Supernaut

I remember when the very first Blackstar pedals came out around ten years ago.

I purchased the overdrive and was not impressed at how much bass it cut. 

Sold it to my guitarist who loved it! 

TC Unitune - best £18 I've ever spent. 

😂

If it has been aged to look like a '66 then the hardware will definitely not be shiny and new. 

The headstock decals look like they've been switched out so I'm guessing it's not a 'Fender' CS? 

On 24/09/2021 at 16:25, Supernaut said:

Finally got around to this and installed the flush mount versions. I used the stock screws that came with the bass to make sure everything was secure. 

 

Ordered some DR Fat Beams too.  

On 24/09/2021 at 19:04, dmccombe7 said:

Could you post a pic of the flush mount type as i dont think i've seen that version of straplock. 

Dave

Here is my Sandberg with the flush mount locks: 

Sam Rivers has always had a great tone. 

Dirk Lance (another Warwick user) is worthy of a mention. 

13 hours ago, danbowskill said:

Just got one, it sounds great, and perfect for boosting the B3k..... A bit like a more tweakable bb preamp.

What would you say is better for full on overdrive - the Battalion or B3K? 

Slow day? 😂

3 hours ago, NancyJohnson said:

 

Leamington Spa's most famous band. 

Disagree.

A Gibson Ripper would be a good choice too. 

Love this TT4 SL in Satin Black: 

https://bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Sandberg_TT4_Superlight.html 

On 09/07/2020 at 09:47, ClassicVibes said:

Nano looks decent also:

 

Has anyone tried this - specifically with an active bass? 

On 09/09/2021 at 16:46, Supernaut said:

 

And this leads me to my second point - 

 

Why are US strings so expensive here? DR/La Bella/SIT etc. 

 

It's cheaper for me to order strings from the US even with the high postage costs! 

Fat Beams dropped to £22 on A****n last week including postage.

Thank you very much! 

Huge Sunbeams fan - I have used them on a variety of basses playing multiple styles of music. Long lasting, easy to play thanks to the roundcore and intonate really well. Expensive but worth it. 

No love for the Pitchblack Advance? 

On 24/09/2021 at 19:04, dmccombe7 said:

Could you post a pic of the flush mount type as i dont think i've seen that version of straplock. 

Dave

Here is an example on a Warwick: 

I'm after a new tuner that can be pedal board mounted - which of these would you go for? 

On 01/09/2021 at 17:02, Supernaut said:

Has anyone changed the stock strap buttons for Dunlop strap locks?

Finally got around to this and installed the flush mount versions. I used the stock screws that came with the bass to make sure everything was secure. 

Ordered some DR Fat Beams too.  

Released 30 years ago today...

Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik,” The Pixies “Trompe Le Monde” and A Tribe Called Quest’s “The Low End Theory.”

Soundgarden's "Badmotorfinger" was also supposed to be released on this date but was postponed by two weeks due to 'production problems'. 

1 hour ago, oldslapper said:

Funniest ones are people watching  the BeeGees for the first time and being shocked that they aren’t black. 

I was more surprised at the fact that they weren't a group of goats. 

Not an attack on you (I know most BC members are quite easily upset!) but the whole idea around reaction videos is just so... I don't know. I think there are much better ways to spend your time than watching those sort of videos. 

Reaction videos... *sigh*. 

Skoda Octavia. Can't beat it for practicality. 

2 hours ago, Pow_22 said:

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/GHS_Strings.html

 

 

And this leads me to my second point - 

Why are US strings so expensive here? DR/La Bella/SIT etc. 

It's cheaper for me to order strings from the US even with the high postage costs! 

I'm taking a break from music but was thinking of starting up something again next year. 

The ads on JMB are beyond depressing...

Guys who I've jammed with still trying to make something work but they're the ones with classic excuses such as: 

"£5 is too much for practice."

"My SO/child/dog has had an accident so I can't make it tonight."

"My car needs a lot of petrol and I'm choosing that over practice."

Argh!!! 

4 hours ago, chris_b said:

Don't go into an audition putting yourself or your playing down.

This! 

My favourite players are those who are quiet and are humble but they don't put themselves down. I've jammed with some amazing musicians who have zero drama and make being in a band fun.