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1 hour ago, prowla said:

 

"Normal" is a meaningless word to apply to use as a generalisation, because each person's "normal" is based on their perception of what's around them, what they do, and how they think things should be.

It minds me of something Dave Allen used to say: "May your god go with you.".

That ‘wobbly comedian’ says, and I agree, that “normal is the cycle on a washing machine”!

I’m also going to bring my desk (so people can see how good a Zoom L is for small gigs) and that has 5 Auxes so bring IEMs if you like and you can try basses without adding to the sound level. I’ll also have some IEMs people can try (together with quite a few tips and a LOT of wet wipes!).

I was going to bring my ‘80s Legacy and my S3. Might be interesting to compare?

Sorry, no. Coming from Bromley and happy if anyone wants to double up...

There are comments in another thread but if it’s definitely comfort not cost look at a Heistercamp strap. Have it exactly how you want and choose ’with padding’. I just got a 3 1/2 inch for a heavy P I like to play and not having any of the associated probs now. Money well spent!

Do they do smashed avocado or anything with quinoa?

As others have said it’s not just the ticket prices. I’ve been going ‘Camden way’ for gigs  with a buddy for the last 5 years. We meet at the same pizza place for 2x pizza and a bottle of red before a gig. 5 years ago this was c£35. Last time it was £86. We’re discussing meeting at the door & eating at home. Stops all the catch up / socialising…

Yes, thanks people!

It was the only url available or that Andre could afford at the time he set up statii.com?

1 hour ago, Sean said:

What do you need setting up? What needs doing exactly? 

I was going to do set ups at the SW Bash but there was very little interest. 

 

I have an aging Manson fretless where the action was too high and the truss rod adjusted about as much as it could be (in my limited knowledge). A suggestion was to put low tension strings on, which was a great idea, but now I can’t seem to get any relief at the 5th fret - really buzzy.

That’s gotta be pretty accurate for the average bass player 😂.

I guess there might not be such a thing near you but when I had some ‘issues’ building a 5er from a kit I visited a model shop (RC aircraft, air fix etc.) where they had all sort of stuff ‘sold by the foot’. And the owner was vey helpful/interested in helping solve my engineering problems.

How much was the Berhinger mic stand monitor? They are useful for pub gigs!

Yes, very enjoyable! I was surprised Marcus Mumford was there. But more surprised at the ‘lack’ of any Fenderyness. I thought it would be a prime occasion to whip out something vintage but everyone went ‘super clone’!

Just checked Anderson’s and they are showing 2 mahogany & 2 tobacco at the warehouse. Only showing to me as another reason I’m meant to get one?

4 hours ago, TransistorBassMan said:

According to the website, the one I played is the only four string they have, either in the shop or the warehouse.

Sold the two tobacco ones they were showing last week then. Must be popular?

There is a post in another thread about a courier that will take valve amps without any packaging at all. Possibly cost prohibitive for this but you never know!

Cant remember where I saw it unfortunately!

I’ve not done the three hour round trip (;-)) as they only seem to have that sea green one in stock. I’d like the tobacco. But if I ask them to get one of those in from the warehouse I know I will feel bad if I don’t buy it! 😂

You can have a go on my Stomp at the bass bash. Then you won’t need an amp or cabinet out ;-).

Been meaning to go over to Andertons and have a noodle. Possibly something I could take to a pub gig leaving my Status at home….

Cant see anyone else stocking them 🤷‍♀️.

2 fried chickens???  Elwood!!!

Probably using 5.8….

I’ve used an HX Stomp for ages. Just need that and a couple of leads. I recently bought a NUX MG30 as a backup and I like it so much I’m gravitating towards using that instead of the Stomp.

Remember you will need to be able to hear yourself somehow if you have no amp. Relying on hearing FOH doesn’t really work. Sometimes a monitor will be provided but worth ‘spec’ing in’ an in ear (IEM) setup too. There’s lots in the IEM Bible thread about that.