silverfoxnik

Hi Owen, Just a quick post to say thanks for helping out with the spare saddle for the Gotoh bridge on my Roscoe Beck V. If there's anything I can do in return mate, please just ask. I doubt that this kind of generosity and support - i.e. offering help to repair a discontinued product that you can't get parts for and wanting no payment in return - for fellow bass colleagues exists on many other musician forums. But it's one of the great things about being a member of the bass community here.. And Owen is a perfect example of it in action.. Brilliant! Cheers Nik

[quote name='owen' post='88727' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:45 PM']That was me. It is no longer made. I looked and looked and looked. Eventually I bought a Badass V (£30 from Ebay.com) because it was the only thing I could find that would cover the real estate of the Gotoh. The good news for you is that I now have a Gotoh bridge with 3 working saddles on it so should be able to sort you out for nowt it you still need help. Let me know.[/quote] Hi Owen Thanks for sending the bridge through. I've managed to sort the problem now by using one saddle (hope that's OK) and will send it all back to you at the weekend. Anything I can do to help in return, just ask... Can't thank you enough! Cheers Nik

Very cool!

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='92266' date='Nov 21 2007, 05:55 PM']Have you seen the Planet waves Circuit Breaker Cables? I love 'em. The business end can be purchased separately (straight or right angle) if you prefer making your own cables. I stopped using the mute on my old amp when I started using PW CBs - Just press the little latching switch and the input is muted. I originally got it for quickly swapping from one bass to another, but its ideal for silent tuning with the SOS LED tuner as well. Since I started using my little Mark II I never even missed the lack of mute on it. [/quote] These sound great.. Are they expensive? I use a GK 700 RB amp and the mute switch is great but for changing basses, these cables sound really useful! The use of the A/B box is a good idea too but some of these units can add something unwanted to your sound, as I understand it..

I've had a few Neck Thru basses over the years; a couple of BC Rich Eagles, a Tobias Classic 5, Warwick Thumb and the one thing I noticed with all of them was that they were more resonant than any Bolt-on basses I've had.. However, as Warwickhunt pointed out, sometimes those differences are felt rather than heard so maybe the benefit is felt in the playing of the bass rather than heard in the sound of it??

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='91281' date='Nov 20 2007, 09:32 AM']Whatever happened to Henry "King Thumb" Thomas, bass-playing star of BBC 80s show, Rockschool? I just stumbled on some clips of the show on YouTube and it gave me a scary flashback to sitting in front of a Betamax VCR, getting ready to press record. Anyone interested in nostalgia should watch from 2'30 in on [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNqL5_ieIUI&feature=related"]this[/url] clip. Nice early G&L L2000 too![/quote] When I lived in North London, Henry who lived about 2 miles away, was my bass teacher for about a year in 1995. He really helped me get my playing back on track after I'd stopped for about 3 years and was very rusty.. Great bloke, totally relaxed attitude to life, music, etc and told me that he took up bass after studying the cello which surprised me.. He did play with Paul Weller for a time and there are a few stories to tell about his treatment by 'the management' which I won't repeat here, but suffice to say, it doesn't reflect too well on PW.

That's a beautiful bass. Played one of Bernie's 5's last year and it was amazing!

[quote name='Phaedrus' post='90683' date='Nov 19 2007, 09:48 AM']Looks like my singer/songwriter mate might be securing a support slot for a biggish UK act. My covers band has agreed to be his band for any live shows he does, which has prompted me to think that it might be a better idea to go with a decent 4x10" set-up than the 2x10" I've been thinking of lately. I've looked at Peavey's Tour 450 head & TVX410 4ohm cab before, and prices seem to be fairly consistent: Musik-Service.de: €729 delivered. Thomann: €784 delivered. MusicStore.de: €787 delivered. Local store: €800. I get to try it out and take it away if I like it. He'll have one for me to try in a week. I'm looking forward to it. Mark[/quote] That's great...Enjoy!

This little lot always does the trick at the end of our set: Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode Town Called Malice - The Jam Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Let Me Entertain You - Robbie Williams Jump - Van Halen We have others that work too at various points in the set, but those 5 songs have never failed us ...yet!

I don't see a problem. On the Dudepit and other bass sites, there are specific forums for different basses, e.g. Fender, MM, G&L, Wal etc, so why not have an ERB forum here. And considering we already have an EUB forum, a Recording forum, a Gigs forum etc - each of which allows people to focus in on their specific interests - then adding an ERB forum will just be further proof that Basschat is a really inclusive website that caters for all.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='89965' date='Nov 17 2007, 06:13 PM']It's Medium Medium from Nottingham doing their underground classic "Hungry So Angry" from 1981. They were the band that should have put Nottingham on the map musically in the 80s, but despite great reviews they were never as well known or popular in this country as the other punk/funk bands of the time. Apparently they've been back in the studio for a new album, but since it was supposed to be released at the end of last year, I'm not holding my breath...[/quote] Thanks for the info. I don't remember them but they sound like they had something!

[quote name='martinbass7750' post='89556' date='Nov 16 2007, 06:46 PM']Hi Nik, I used to sounded pretty good with my max450 as well. Glad you're enjoying the cab, I just couldn't cope with the weight, as you know. My current rig doesn't have the low end of the tvx410. Don't sell it, you'll regret it Cheers Martin[/quote] Hi Martin I definitely won't sell it as it sounds pretty good to me. I also have a Peavey 210 TX which will do for smaller gigs and an old handmade 1x15 if ever needed, so as cabs go, I'm sorted now. Thanks Nik

[quote name='BigRedX' post='89763' date='Nov 17 2007, 08:33 AM']Sorry that's because I'm a complete numpty and pasted in the wrong url. What I should have shown was this:[/quote] Really like this but can't remember who it is? Reminds me of Talking Heads around the 'Fear of Music', 'Remain in Light' era.. Always liked ACR too; very Manchester!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='89860' date='Nov 17 2007, 01:14 PM'] Just arrived from the States. So pleased with my L2000 Tribute, I bought another. Although this one has a maple neck and was S/H from Ebay. Came with a G&L case though. Cost me just over 350 quid inc delivery and all taxes. Slightly over the odds, but what the hell. Cleary used, with a few battle scars and rusty screws, but great low action and played-in neck. Doesn't feel squeaky clean new which is nice. With a fresh set of nickels on, it sounds great. Very playable, growly and bright. Haven't used in anger yet, so don't know how it'll sound loud. Will report back.[/quote] Stop it Matt - that's too nice.. Am seriously having GAS attack for L2500 now! Very cool looking bass, Nik

[quote name='Lorne' post='88752' date='Nov 15 2007, 12:35 AM']As always,these things depend on time/money,something sadly lacking at the moment It would be cool though [/quote] Very true...

[quote name='G-bitch' post='88864' date='Nov 15 2007, 11:26 AM']If i remember right it was the eden 410xlt - nearly three times the cost of the peavey. My own criticism of the peavey is that with some (traditionally warm) amps it can lack a little clarity, but if you pair it up right then you are laughing. An old friend of mine had an awesome budget rig with a 410tvx and 350w Trace Elliot head he bought nearly 10 years ago - sounds absolutely fantastic.[/quote] Sounds pretty good with my GK 700

[quote name='machinehead' post='88821' date='Nov 15 2007, 10:01 AM']I'll add to this. His posts are very useful and have helped me a lot recently. Thanks Alex. Frank[/quote] +1 Alex has been really helpful, as has BFM and a few other members who know their stuff in this area! It's a great resource and support which hopefully, we won't ever take for granted!

Fantastic bass - love the patterns in that wood!

[quote name='Lorne' post='88728' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:47 PM']Yep,it was mine,I bought it brand spanky new and imported it from the USA and then never really played it I was too scared of scratching the damned thing,but a fantastic bass,and I believe I gave Shockwave a killer deal on it,I'm more than sure he is happy with the deal,and he's probably happier knowing that I paid quite a bit more than I sold it to him for and he got what was basically a brand new Customshop bass. So yep,he did the right thing in buying it [/quote] Hi Lorne Seriously underrated basses these - if there's another bass bash in the South East, we should make sure there's some quality BC Rich basses there. Nik

[quote name='owen' post='88727' date='Nov 14 2007, 11:45 PM']That was me. It is no longer made. I looked and looked and looked. Eventually I bought a Badass V (£30 from Ebay.com) because it was the only thing I could find that would cover the real estate of the Gotoh. The good news for you is that I now have a Gotoh bridge with 3 working saddles on it so should be able to sort you out for nowt it you still need help. Let me know.[/quote] Hi Owen Yes, I still deperately need help with this so would be happy to buy the saddles from you, or at very least, pay postage etc.. I took the bass to my luthier Graham today and he worked out that there's a nylon bush that is missing, which holds the brass insert in place within the saddle. He tried glueing it and other remedies but none worked... So I said I would contact Fender or Gotoh, but maybe you're able to save me that hassle which would be a relief? I'll send you a PM now. Thanks Nik

[quote name='G-bitch' post='88251' date='Nov 14 2007, 09:26 AM']Excellent value, I remember years ago there was a bit of a coup in a Bass Player magazine 4x10 shootout (it was any cab $1000 or less so included Eden, Ampeg, SWR etc. etc.) and the Peavey came second.[/quote] Cool! What came first?