Beedster

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428613079' post='2743154'] I'd love that beer mate. But you're not having my Modulus Flea and I'm not doing time for robbery to get the 55 back [/quote] Mmm, Modulus Flea ......

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428612764' post='2743146'] Content is a word I've been using a lot recently these days, it's not a bad place too be is it? [/quote] Agreed, hope all's well mate, we must have that beer some day, although I've no doubt basses/cash would change hands at the same time! Chris

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428611463' post='2743114'] ....grrrr....thanks for the reminder pal, that 55 Relic is insanely good. Glad you're loving it What's the other one? [/quote] Yes, the '55 is something else. Other Precision is a Pino. '55 with rounds, Pino with flats, Ampeg B-15 for recording/small gigs, V4-B for bigger gigs. 4001FL for some variety. I find myself curiously content

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428596713' post='2742879'] Fender are just coming out with daft stuff these days. I'm sick of waiting for a decent PJ with blocks, so I've ordered a custom build from Maruszczyk for MIM money. [/quote] FSC have made some 'customer demand' instruments recently, for example the 2012 (I think) Precision Pro (Oly White, P/J, rosewood neck with blocks), Reggie Hamilton Sig (again P/J with blocks). I'd guess these instruments simply didn't sell sufficiently well or they'd have made more of them (perhaps there's some disparity between what sells well in the UK and what sells well in the US and other key Fender markets). They've also made some, to my eye, less attractive instruments, examples being the 2014 Pro instruments, the La Cabronita, and some of the recent masterbuild sig models. However, look at the FCS (or previous incarnation) history; since the early 80's it's been characterised by three strands; enhanced Ps and Js, high quality RIs of Ps and Js, and often poorly conceived 'innovations'. I don't see a whole lot of difference at present, in fact I think their current RIs are the best ever, up there with the early 80's Fullertons. OK, I'd never order a custom build from them, but I have two recent CS Precisions and they're both outstanding, as good as any pre-CBS I've owned. Of course, neither have blocks but I can live with that

Phil has just been over, played my Jaco fretless better than it's ever been played before (and fortunately just loud enough for the neighbours to think it was me), and following a very pleasant transaction will be hopefully doing the same for many years to come. Outstanding player and a great guy. Lovely to chat about the world in which he lives, which is the world in which I always fancied living had I the talent and devotion to practice. 100% recommended Chris

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1427824802' post='2734756'] I'd have thought either would be up to a gig volume wise and the only question would be which sound was preferable. [/quote]+1

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427797221' post='2734271'] Did Beedster have one of these? [/quote] I've got one of the older reissues Sean, bloody lovely tone and loud as!

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427797221' post='2734271'] Did Beedster have one of these? [/quote] I've got one of the older reissues Sean, bloodly lively tone and loud as!

[quote name='bgmttt' timestamp='1427542453' post='2731553'] The buyer is just asking for price quoted in Euro, because GBP/EUR rate is very dynamic.... Nothing odd I think... [/quote] I think Andy might be suggesting that two apparently different members with different usernames are one and the same person. Happens all the time on eBay and it always amuses me how easy it is to spot if you take 5 minutes to check. And it wouldn't be the first time it's happened on BC either.....

[quote name='bushneely' timestamp='1427489427' post='2731170'] Even a matching ashdown one?? [/quote] Well one might be tempted to say especially if it's an Ashdown one Only joking. The point is, as I suspect Steve was suggesting, that an extra cab might not only not solve your problem, but if the problem is lack of presence, an extra 1x15 could make it worse. In all but the loudest of bands or the worst of gear, a 4x10 driven by a 300w head should not be lacking grunt if EQ'd to the sound of the rest of the band. The only situations I've been in where this wasn't the case was when trying to get a really good clean dub tone, where perhaps you may need more watts and more cabs. I've actually gigged a 65w Ashdown combo with a relatively loud band (I know 'relatively' and 'loud' are rather subjective), and whilst it wouldn;t have been my first choice and I didn't rock the place with viscera melting thud, I, the band and the audience could still hear it.

EQ with the band, not before, and I doubt a cheap 115 will help a lot to be honest

And do the above before you go looking for another cab, twice the wattage is most certainly not going to give you twice the volume (if you're underwhelmed by 300w you'll probably be equally underwhelmed by 600 to be honest). If your EQ is fundamentally wrong no amount of extra cabs will solve the problem.

Also as you play around with the tone controls, try cutting the lows and boosting the mids (little by little), ideally boost low mids first if you have the option, but if not, any old mid will do? Boosted mids often sound pretty crap soloed but can actually sit very well in the mix. Also ask your bandmates for their opinion on your tone, bassists are often striving for the tone in their heads as opposed to the tone the band needs, the error that characterised the first 20 years of my gigging career!

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1427392920' post='2729893'] Well I think we've managed a trade each year for at least the last 3 years, so may as well pencil in one for 2015...... Like you I've always been more of a fan of passive basses, but this might just prize me away from my beloved Ovation Magnum 1 fretless. Still got the Ric 4003FL? [/quote] Ha ha, 'tis about time for another visit to The Harbour Master! 4001FL still my favourite but least played bass Greg, I keep thinking about getting it fretted but lose my nerve at the last minute! I expect I'll trade it for the Ovation, you'll sell the Wal to someone, I'll trade the Ovation for the Wal and then you and I will trade the Ric and the Wal, then you'll trade the Wal for your Ovation and we'll be back where we started All the best to you and your family mate C

[quote name='Shaggy' timestamp='1427322171' post='2729007'] Sorry, been away from the internet for a few days! Yes, still fretless - plan was to re-fret when funds allow, but I'm rather liking it as is..... [/quote] Yep, 'fretless' and 'Wal' go together like cheese and tomato in my book Greg. I'd love to see it in the flesh, I should pop down on one of my Wales trips, although I worry I'd end up buying it back from you

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1427143169' post='2726449'] Interesting point - as I've always felt less able to post, since Kiwi asked me to help out. There's an element of "the shadow you cast", I'm sure, but my posting has dropped off. I do a good routine in chasing up reluctant buyers; late-shipping sellers; and complainants of all colours, mind - so I'm no less busy, mind But, it applies here. So, here's my diplomatic response for the delicate of opinion People have gone. Where they've banned themselves, tough - although I think these should be reviewed over time. Where they've made a decision, so be it. They've considered their reasons, and done whatever they feel best for them, and all power to them for it. That said, it's absolutely within their gift to choose to return also - and if, or when, they feel that that's best for them, I'm sure they'll fit right back in But does it mean the "ethos" has changed? No, not necessarily. We still talk bass, and we still look after each other - a recent, very delicate, thread has shown that. To say the "ethos" has changed feels, if you'll permit me, that the "old guard" [i]were [/i]Basschat, which feels a little conceited. Everyone reading this right now [i]is[/i] Basschat, and Basschat - in so far as a forum can allow for it - will be what you make of it. I think, rather, that the "personality" has changed - as that is tied to particular members and their contributions. And there are plenty of other personalities out there who can add their stamp, and it will be interesting to see what it becomes. Within that I might like to know a bit more about what the plan for the site is; what the rules are; whatever it might be - but the site goes on. I'm happy to give it the time to evolve. It is dead? No. Are these growing pains? Oh yes. Are these the after of one member getting themselves banned? I think that's likely. Is it a shame people have left? I could be the Churchill dog, oh yes But the "new" people aren't bad? They're bloody good, the same as we all were when we were new Will this be quoted on FB? I don't know, I doubt I'm that interesting [/quote] Good post

[quote name='timmo' timestamp='1427124882' post='2726048'] I suppose a topic could be made of, what bass do you get the best bang for your buck? That could be interesting. From the reports i have read, you can`t get much better value for a bass than Squire. [/quote] Problem is that the car equivalent is probably a Skoda, so there goes that argument Seriously though, bang for buck rarely justifies emotional choices, and whether like it or not, most choices in this context are emotional ones; no hard logic can dictate Ric over Fender, it's a decision at the interface of ego, taste and sentiment (and let's face it, each can be made to sound and play like the other if needs be anyway, but the image fits better in certain settings that often drive our choices - Jamerson/Jaco with a 4001 and Macca/Lemmy with a Precision just don't compute).