silverfoxnik

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?

[quote name='ARGH' post='88188' date='Nov 14 2007, 12:23 AM']Agreed,If we all stayed the same,what fun would that be?[/quote] +1 It'd be a very boring world, that's for sure..

[quote name='King Tut' post='88200' date='Nov 14 2007, 01:00 AM']After lots of experimenting with different FX I'd like to seek some opinion on what you guys use when playing live - in particular your experience with the compressors included on multi FX. So I bought a B2.1.u. This is much more robust than the older Zoom, but has some shortcomings........You can only switch from patch...to the next adjacent patch - you can't find a patch - then push both pedals to select. Also you can't name patches - so you have to either list, or remember which patch does what - a big minus in my book - advantages - robust, tap time on the delay function. I also find the compressor to be REALLY squishy and obtrusive, although the limiter seems to work much better than the compressor. Rambling a bit I know but I'd be interested in your thoughts/experiences with Multi fx compressors.[/quote] Hi Col I have the Zoom B2 1.u and that's exactly my thoughts too. Squishy and obtrusive are good words for it or 'clunky' is the one I think of because it's not subtle enough in any way for a bass really. Sounds like you use the Zoom much more creatively than me.. I set up my patches in one bank only, with the limiter on but I never use the compressor for reasons already mentioned. To be honest, I don't use the Zoom anywhere near as much as I should - I tend to use the amp simulators, the noise-gate and the limiter most. That way, I can change sound quickly... and easily! But you're right in that it isn't flexible in the way you described. It isn't easy to remember where particular patches are if you've got over 40 to remember! For the money though, I think the B2 1.u is fantastic for what it offers all in one relatively small unit.. In the end and after a bit of research, I bought a DBX MC6 compressor on Ebay from the States for about £35 and it's brilliant. It uses DBX 160 technology (studio standard), but is in a very simple unit and is easy to use.. They don't come up often but are worth checking out.. Only thing was, I had to get a new PSA for using it here in Europe and that cost me nearly £30 from the distributor!! Nik

[quote name='matt_citizenbass' post='88161' date='Nov 13 2007, 11:33 PM']lurvely bass! although its not acceptable these days... only in the 80's ( drum fill)[/quote]

[quote name='BigRedX' post='88127' date='Nov 13 2007, 10:24 PM']Here's a different way to approach the same problem. On most amps (unless it says) the FX loop is to all intents and purposes between the pre and power amp stages which in effect puts it after the tone shaping but before the master volume. If you now consider the pre-amp part of your amp as an EQ pedal an then think about where in your ideal FX chain that would sit, that should give you a starting point for what should go before the amp and what should go in the FX loop.[/quote] Thinking of it from that point of view, I would always put the FX after the EQ, which I use on the bass signal directly..

[quote name='6stringbassist' post='88124' date='Nov 13 2007, 10:18 PM']I think that most people are really missing the whole point of ERBs. They are not normal bass guitars, they are an extension to a bass guitar, as an F1 race car is to a Vauxhall Nova, you wouldn't use an F1 car to take the kids to school, or race a Nova in a grand prix. Sure they can be used, as a normal bass, you can stand there in the pub and play Mustang Sally for half an hour if you are that way inclined, and only use the same notes as on a four string, which is what people keep saying....."I had a 6 string and used it in my covers band, I didn't use the extra strings so I sold it..etc, etc". That's not THE role of an ERB. OR....you can explore all of the harmonic possibilities that are open to you ie. I can play chords and a bassline at the same time, a melody and a bassline, a bassline and solo at the same time. Not something that you'd do down the Duck and Ferret on a Saturday night I agree. But in the right musical setting it works great...I was typing this while Dood was typing his answer above, a good example is John Myung, he uses it in the right setting. I play in a four piece jazz group, featuring bass, drums, guitar and sax. When the guitar solos it's just me and the drummer behind him, playing chords and bass notes fills the whole thing out. When did you last see Matt Garrison (he plays a 5 string I know, but it has the range of a 6 string), or John Patitucci, or Steve Lawson, or Michael Manring, or Yves Carbonne playing the sort of songs that a pub band plays, they don't, they use the ERB for what it was intended for, that is playing BEYOND the role of a normal bass.[/quote] +1 - that's the best summing up of this whole debate IMHO. I've been reading this thread today and must admit that it's done my head in a bit - partly because I don't get what the fuss is about? As I see it, if people want to drive a Lamboughini in an urban environment and they can afford the taxes and fuel costs involved, let them! Or, if some people want to spend thousands of pounds having plastic surgery to look better, younger, sexier (in their eyes), let them.. And if creative, musical people who may have started off playing 4 string bass guitar (like we all did most probably) decide they want to develop their talents and skills by taking the instrument onto a different and new level, great! As far as I know, playing an ERB doesn't harm other people, infringe my moral, civil and legal rights and does in fact entertain an audience of punters out there who want something a bit new and different!

Great thread Chris! Haven't seen you around much lately and you've come up with a blinder! Well, it's a very interesting question and it does make me wonder about what I like or value in the basses I've got now or had over the years.. And whether it's me investing them with qualities I [i]think[/i] they have or [i]want[/i] them to have, as opposed to the basses actually having those qualities in them??? A few years ago I bought a JV series P Bass Squier off Ebay for £300. The seller's photos were pretty poor so I took a punt and hoped for the best. When it arrived, it was in absolutely immaculate, pristine, never been played condition and I was completely stunned. So, I phoned the guy up and he told me that when the JV Series were first issued, he bought 2 P-Basses and 2 J-Basses and kept them under his bed... For 23 years.. So, there I was with this cool bass that sounded great, looked wonderful and I was feeling pretty pleased with myself..especially as the JV series was becoming more sought after. Trouble was, I never played it.. So for 18 months it just sat there in it's case looking wonderful but never used.. And that's because I was too scared of damaging it. So I put it back on Ebay with some very clear photos and I sold it to a collector and virtually doubled my money Around the same time, I bought a 1984 BC Rich Eagle on Ebay, also for £300. It duly arrived from the States looking like it had been very well gigged, it had plenty of battle scars and has plenty of 'mojo' and 'authenticity' about it.. I still have it, love the sound of it and wouldn't dream of selling it.. But the reason I kept the BC Rich, yet sold the Squier on is because the BC Rich is comfortable to use, I'm relaxed when I play it and so it brings out the best in me as a musician. It's not because the BC Rich has more mojo or authenticity than the Squier - they both had that in abundance to me - it's because it suits me better as a musician... Picking up another point made, I never think of the other people who've owned a bass before me either.. If a bass is old and sounds good (to my ears), then I believe it's because the quality of the workmanship, construction and parts (especially woods and pick ups) was superior at the time it was built to the production values in present day basses. And of course, I realise that might be a completely false assumption on my part.. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that I agree that owning older, vintage objects like basses, does cast a certain spell on us by putting us in touch with the past..And because we hold nostalgic views, feelings , perceptions etc about the past in relation to the present (especially with music which is so emotive anyway), we subconsciously give those vintage objects more value and importance.. And though I'm as guilty of that as the next person, I don't think that it's always about the perceived value of older authentic instruments... For example, I had a '66 Jazz that I sold without a moments thought some years ago simply because I didn't like it.. Sorry for rambling on a bit... but it's a very thought provoking thread !