PatrickJ

Saw these guys (Biscuithead and the Biscuit Badgers) at a festival not long ago.. bonkers but my kids love 'em.

New Turkuaz album released today.

The drummer has clearly been raiding my wardrobe.

Any one subscribing to Scott's technique accelerator course?

I'm really focussing on improving my technique so I'm tempted but I'm also a bit miffed it's not included in my SBL membership!  Even with the members discount it's well over a $100 on top of what I've already paid :(.

Sorry it didn't end up working out for you!  A couple of real a-holes there.

Now withdrawn, sold via eBay.

Lots of Genzler love going on:).

47 minutes ago, Niall6002 said:

I quizzed Joe about this bass back in July at a bass workshop he held at Sligo Jazz,

Its a prototype, its a Sterling 34" scale, its passive, it has Ernie Ball cobalt flats,

and He loves it!

a fair coup for Musicman as Joe is the best player of his generation in my opinion.

 

Musicman published a few videos on YouTube a few years ago with Joe demonstrating some of their basses - perhaps this is a partnership they've been working on for a while.

It didn't sound like he's using flats in the video @eude posted.

I kinda like it, and if it makes me play like Joe (that's what signature models do right) I'm all in!

Signed

Withdrawn, sold via Gumtree.

It's a great idea to set up a practice routine - you can waste precious time on  unfocussed practice.  Though finding what works best for you takes a bit of time. 

I try and practice every day if I can for 1-2 hours after the kids are in bed.  Initially found I was trying to do too much 'study' and neglected to have fun with it, after all as a non professional musician that's what it is about for me.

I've scaled back on the the things I've tried to learn and now have this structure 

- Quick Warm Up (~5 mins)

- Focus Areas (~30 mins)

this rotates depending on what I want to work on.  Currently I'm working on right hand technique to build speed.

-- Study Pieces (~30 mins)

A few songs I'm learning that challenge and push me, this includes analysis of how the bass lines are constructed, playing technique etc.

~ Band Pieces (~30 mins)

Time spent on learning new songs or cleaning up my playing on current setlists.

If you can afford it consider signing up for Scott's Bass Lessons - lots of good material on there and you're encouraged to create and maintain practice logs.

Excellent condition, only used a few times and for 1 gig. 

Price includes UK 2nd Class Signed for delivery.

I've never seen one before - what's it like to play, does it sound any good?

On 22/09/2018 at 09:59, Happy Jack said:

It's just such an outrageous thing to look at.

The blank, white wall above my TV is a rotating art installation. Up until now the rotation has been:

Now they have a new friend!

I love the blue Futurama!

4 hours ago, ZilchWoolham said:

 

Yes, I'm thinking along these lines, too. My concern is that the luthier might inform me of a more substantial problem, i.e. the guitar needing a neck reset, or the soundboard not being level (it doesn't seem like it from just looking at it, though). In that case it might be better to see if I can return it. Hopefully that won't be the case, though. I'll take it to a luthier and he'll probably be able to tell what work has to be done, before he does it.

Thanks!

If it was me, I'd take it to a luthier and get it checked out in the first instance.  I'd inform the seller of my  concerns and that I was doing this.  If the luthier highlights a significant problem I'd go back to the seller then and look at returning it.  If it's just a case of a setup and its relativey inexpensive I'd pay for the repair and make an appropriate comment in the feedback I leave.

Just now, karlfer said:

Why are all the Barefaced cabs 150 miles, or more, away.😓

Sunday Road trip - put on some tunes and hit the highway!

6 months old, gigged only once.

Excellent condition

Padded Roqsolid cover included

Collection from Watford, Herts or Hayes, Middlesex

Price drop, now £55

MK1 Beat Buddy

I'm good condition and working order, a few minor chips.  Comes with original box.

Originally listed as no PSU, but it will now be supplied with a brand new Donner 9v 1Amp power supply + 5 way daisy chain.

2nd class insured delivery included. In price.

I didn't know I needed one of these apps until I read this thread, now I realise I absolutely do!  Thanks

Rocco!

Arrgh. I can't believe I'm going to be out of the country!!

6 hours ago, Osiris said:

 

 

And another vote for the Genzler from me! I play similar stuff to you and it has tons of versatility through the simple tone stack, and the drive is a low gain jobbie, not a balls out distortion type circuit so you can go from funky scooped to a warm Motown vibe with just a push of a button (either on the amp or with a foot switch). More of my thoughts below;

 

@Osirisjust read your Genzler review and the associated thread with the amp comparisons.  Firstly I'd like to say they are fantastically written and very informative!  I am now uber close to just saying feck it and ordering a Magellan 800!!!  

I also liked your review of the Mesa Subway.  I have the DI pedal; at home I can get some good tones out of it although I don't find it to be overly versatile and a bit sterile, it kind of just sounds how it sounds.  I've tried using it a few times at rehearsals / gigs going into the FX return of the GK head and I've had all the problems you mention in regards to over powering bass and being lost in the mix when using the voicing control!

21 minutes ago, gazhowe said:

As with anything, it's your ears and opinion that count so I would try them all before deciding if possible.  Alternatively you could possibly look for a used one that you can move on without losing much if you need to.

The VMT is the one pedal I've had over the years that I regret selling.

Agreed, and I will certainly try before I buy (or at least make sure I can return something if I don't like) but I wanted to get to a short list of 2 - 3 that I could check out at a store like bass direct or the bass gallery.one morning.

These are the current front runners are:

• Genzler Magellan 800
• Aguilar AG700
• Mark Bass Little Mark Tube
• Hand Box R-400

Despite all the positive comments about the Little Mark's they are just not for me; I'm not a fan of heavily branded signature gear.
The Glockenklang's look great but the Soul's are no longer in production and the current amps are way over my budget.

8 minutes ago, Osiris said:

More of my thoughts below;

 

Thanks @Osiris - I'll read through this thread.

1 minute ago, chris_b said:

I'd add the Quilter BB800m to the list. I heard one paired with a Super Compact and it is a great combination.

My main amps are an Aguilar AG700 and a TH500. Aguilar are hard to beat when it comes to making basses sound good.

For some reason I never warmed to the Tone Hammer; but the AG700 looks good.