stingrayfan

Dunno what the reason but it's flippin' annoying when you're having to rewind Sky+ to see what gear the bass player's using because the shot was so quick!

+1 for the tools, strings and gaffa. You *always* need a roll of gaffa tape. I only ever used to take one bass with me to gigs. Never had a problem, never needed a spare. Then the guitarist in the new band says: "I always carry a spare.." making me superstitious. So now if it's a far away gig, I take a spare in a gig bag. Just in case.

What are those Hofners like to play? Never tried one...

[quote name='The Funk' post='27977' date='Jul 6 2007, 04:35 PM']So, you know how a few players go on about getting that hi-fi studio sound out of their bass rigs... well, why not just take an active studio monitor out on stage instead of a cab if the hi-fi studio sound is really that great? Who dares me to test this out one day?[/quote] Wait till those drums kick in... Then it'll be: "hold, where's the bass gone?" Haha.

Yeuck

If it's a Trace Elliot cab, they might be funny 32 ohm ones that TE liked to use. In which case, you'll need to buy 4 new Celestions or similar and have the cab re-wired so the amp's seeing 4 ohms. It sounds like a big deal but I was quoted £150 all up for it by www.stevesamps.co.uk In the end, my "blown speakers" turned out to be a blown amp head which only cost £70 to fix. Get it checked out by a good tech! Oh.. and average cost of a speaker is about £30.

It'll be the strap locks then. ;-)

[quote name='thumb4bob' post='27922' date='Jul 6 2007, 02:13 PM']Ive searched far and wide for an acoustic bass that you can slap[/quote] Has there been a power cut in your area then?

Get yourself to a Sam Ash or Guitar Center and try loads out. People will give you lots of very good and very informed advice but you need to really sit down (or stand up) with the bass and see how it suits you. e.g. If you're small, a Fender Jazz will feel too big and heavy but a Warwick style bass might be a better fit or vice versa. FWIW, I can't really get on with either, despite both being market leaders! Just go an try loads of different ones until something feels nice. Whatever you do, don't buy your first one mail order without trying it in the flesh first!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='27540' date='Jul 5 2007, 05:35 PM']I don't think it's a '75.[/quote] Pedant.

[quote name='MoJ' post='27735' date='Jul 6 2007, 07:56 AM']You mean you dont want one of these? [attachment=1069:beastie_IMG_1370.jpg][/quote] He won't be fooled by that. He'll be able to see right through it... Boom tisch. I thank yeouw...

[quote name='Rayman' post='24423' date='Jun 28 2007, 01:59 PM']Almost every bass I've had I've ended up with a simillar sound the the previous ones, purely because I have a sound in my head that I like, and I end up with something simillar whatever I'm playing[/quote] Haha. How true is that? You end up fiddling about until you get the tone you're use to and then carry on as before! I'd maybe add that there's the difference between the "hot" sound of an active bass and the "dry" sound of a passive one. As a child of the 80s (who am I trying to kid?), ok, as a [i]bass playing[/i] child of the 80s, I grew up on actives, so as a result find passive basses a bit, well, lacking. I agree that how you play makes a big big difference too.

Swap you for a Westone Thunder? You don't need all that graphite. ;-)

[quote name='kjb' post='27600' date='Jul 5 2007, 07:55 PM']my prefered option is to just buy as transparent sounding head as possible[/quote] Everyone always says MarkBass stuff scores highly in that respect. There's a rig for sale on here at the moment I think.

Keep your bass and get a paper round for the other one!

Good God. Does Gaddaffi know you're hoarding that arsenal? :-D

"Ah... you're interested in one of our [i]Emperor's New Clothes[/i] models, Sir. Let me just have a look at what it would have sold for in 1975 when it was deemed firewood, then I'll multiply that figure by twenty. In the 1970s, all Fender basses were hand made by elves, y'know...." That said... Look at the block inlays. *Slurp*

[quote name='Machines' post='26636' date='Jul 3 2007, 07:00 PM']Jamersons lines are beautifully understated, and that Precision thump is wonderful.[/quote] So fluid and yet all played with just one finger...

RAWK! Very nice.

2nd hand Ray. Shop around for a bargain and try before you buy if poss. If you've got your heart set on it, you'll only be disappointed with anything else. Good luck!

[quote name='smurfitt' post='25912' date='Jul 2 2007, 11:12 AM']need something practical to transport so can't have 2 cabs. Combo would be preferable[/quote] Separates are generally easier to carry as the weight's split between two things. On a big combo, you lifting the whole lot at once. Also you can upgrade the head or cab while keeping the other bit. If you've only got room for one cab - check out the Warwick cab range. Great bang for your buck. Most now come as 4-ohm versions for same price as 8-ohm, meaning they run at full power with just one cab. Been very pleased with mine so far. Hartke stuff's good too, as is 2nd hand Trace Elliot. Ashdown too muddy for my ears - but try lots and trust your own!

Did you leave two in the room together while you went out to the shops one day...? Nice haul!

Wasn't having a pop - just replying to the original question! Sorry for any misunderstanding. Actually, I was once given a set of Elixirs with a bit of a nudge-nudge: "try these mate and you'll never look back" kind of thing. Couldn't see what the fuss what about!