RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE

Howdy! Hope that you can help with the above . I'll probably be doing my 1st practice with new look band within the next 2 or 3 weeks. I was thinking of something like this [url="http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?Category=Cases&ProductCode=10281"]http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?Categ...oductCode=10281[/url][list] All advice is appreciated. Cheers

You have a nice budget . If I were you I would go to a shop where there are lots of brands(ie schecter/warwick/fender status etc plus brands you mentioned) It's advisable to bring a friend who knows about bass guitar set ups etc. so that what you will be getting will be in excellent working condition&flawless. Try out something that catches the eye.(There could be many) Don't forget ,if you haven't got a decent bass amp allow for that as well. You may get a top notch bass of your dreams and have more than a little change.

[quote name='saibuster' post='403267' date='Feb 8 2009, 11:08 AM']Hey guys thanks for your replies! Going to use these points on our next band meeting and do a little brain storming. Did any band ever used prison uniform? (you know black and white strips, boots... ) I could even have one of these big old round weights around my leg, good excuse not having to jump around![/quote] That's been done. I remember Henry Rollins doin' it on the Jools Holland show few years back

[quote name='William James Easton' post='403210' date='Feb 8 2009, 09:54 AM']vodafone hey.....i think you should all splash out on some orange amps and maybe wear a devo style boiler suits but in orange.[/quote]

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='403096' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:37 PM']How about capes? Capes are nice, and no one else is wearing them. [attachment=19929:swedish_...ands_012.jpg][/quote] That fella on the left went on to form ABBA

[quote name='saibuster' post='403088' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:21 PM']I like the idea of a suit any time but the guys said its been done before. But maybe a zombie suite is actually a good idea! [/quote] looks like my work colleague is in there somewhere..and ex wc's

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='403078' date='Feb 7 2009, 10:05 PM']There you go ... sorted. [attachment=19926:cc.jpg] No need to thank me.[/quote]

Maybe they could swap it for another one Be polite tho',and make sure you still have receipt .

[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='403518' date='Feb 8 2009, 04:46 PM']Slightly late to the party, but here's my Lakie HB. True hollow, no center block. [/quote] Wow! What a strange looking 'hollowbody'. It's lovely but not loud enough (ie yellow)

Don't forget ,when taking group photos the singer always wears something different to the rest

You could copy The Darkness They ripped off the '80s look. The fashion these days,more than ever seems to be tattoos. Maybe you could copy Nikki Sixx or something

Truly AWESOME!! If I could drive, I'd be geting something like that

[quote name='jim_bass' post='400473' date='Feb 4 2009, 10:03 PM']Mac software for V-amp... [url="http://www.wabbitwanch.com/iVAMP.html"]http://www.wabbitwanch.com/iVAMP.html[/url] I have the V-Amp pro and have used a M-Audio Midi/USB adapter to connect it to my Mac. I also used the software on the website to program my FCB1010 midi foot controller. Incidentally, I'm selling the V-amp now to fund a new amp if anyone is interested.... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39579"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39579[/url][/quote] Wow! Thanks Jim

[quote name='fifeq' post='400502' date='Feb 4 2009, 10:47 PM']are there any difference between the rack and more kidney shaped one?[/quote] Yes -_-

I think everyone and their dog(or cat) would tell you to take it to a repair person. I don't know where you are based. Have you tried a google search of somewhere not too far away? (ie trainride 1 saturday or something) One thing that is a common problem for all steiney's is the tuning system . I know it may seem crazy, but have you checked the condition of all of the saddles etc?

Get welll soon...

Saw them at the Hammy Odeon on their 1st Mr.Big tour. The atmospheree was flatter than kate moss's chest. Billy's solo was very muddy .. I won't be rushing for this . I do like ''Green Tinted ' also..

maybe if you had a word with a guitar /amp repair person they could help. Alternatively, you could change them &have your own custom pedal

[quote name='Telebass' post='397690' date='Feb 2 2009, 11:26 AM']Saw that via athread on FDP; it's a Dennis Galuszka Masterbuilt. And not my cup of tea at all. Too 'Gibson' for me.[/quote] Too Gibson for me too

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='397684' date='Feb 2 2009, 11:19 AM']Have you seen this custom shop Tele bass: The sale thread was [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Masterbuilt-Telecaster-Bass-Guitar-NOS-Red-NEW_W0QQitemZ370125232716QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item370125232716&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50"]here[/url].[/quote] Looks a bit like an overwater now. Not too keen on the neck. I would've had it refinished in yellow-or lairy green

[quote name='gary mac' post='397223' date='Feb 1 2009, 08:41 PM']Don't shout matey I've got a wicked head ache tonight. I can recommend Giants of Bass by Stuart Clayton. Bit of theory and technique, written in a very easy to understand style. The rest of the book covering the styles, techniques and kit used by the the "giants". Also a couple of CD's to play along with. Not one of the cheapies at £19.99, but I think it's good value. Cheers, Gary.[/quote]

I believe in the early days Mr.Z used to use a Boss ME8-B effects unit. Loads of bells,whistles, puppies etc.

Well, my new Aguilar cab has no tweeter on it. It's the only one I've ever played without one. I'm waiting for my next band situation to find out for sure if I've done the rght thing or not. Just waiting to see what happens when I put my Humbucking Telecaster through it