TheRev

[quote name='Adam.M' post='87775' date='Nov 13 2007, 10:36 AM']Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. That single pick up guitar is made of Korina (of flying V fame) which is quite good, and that's the cheapest one. The rest, the more expencive ones? AGATHIS![/quote] Apparently this one [url="http://www.arbiter.co.uk/italia/electric_bass_guitars/mondial_deluxe_bass_guitar/mondial_deluxe_bass_guitar_honey_lg.jpg"]Mondial[/url] is mahogany with a maple top. Tasty.

I'm very much liking the look of these at the moment. [url="http://www.arbiter.co.uk/italia/electric_bass_guitars.htm"]Italia[/url] Particularly the Mondial and the Ampeg copy... I must be having a bout of retro GAS. Has anyone tried/got one?

Sterling. They each feel a bit different and have slightly different tonal qualities so you should try all three and find the one that suits you best. Failing that, just buy a Sterling

Hi Mike. On the back of the SWB there's a threaded hole which is the right size for a camera tripod. I picked up a cheap one which is sturdy enough to stop it toppling over. Having said that, I've done plenty if gigs where I've forgotten the stand and just wedged it into a corner out the way and not had any disasters so far.

The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz basses are getting a lot of mentions at the moment and they're a lot less than your £400.

[quote name='stewblack' post='78672' date='Oct 24 2007, 09:28 AM']I suppose I was hoping for more bass less beer, but hey; there's room for both !! (Maybe I should have started a proper thread and not hijacked this poor guy's intro)[/quote] Yeah - sorry about that. A proper South West bass bash would be great if 'someone' can find a bass friendly venue and we have enough confirmed attendees to pay for the bugger. Any ideas?

[quote name='ARGH' post='78566' date='Oct 23 2007, 11:00 PM']If you think you are brilliant,buy a fretless...see..that'll teach you you cocky little bugger.[/quote] Class!! There's nothing like a fretless bass, dark stage and a crap foldback mix to help you fill you trousers. [quote name='ARGH' post='78566' date='Oct 23 2007, 11:00 PM']Buy an Upright[/quote] ++1 - which will go a very long way to avoiding the point above. There's some gems coming up here. Good work guys!

[quote name='stewblack' post='78655' date='Oct 24 2007, 08:44 AM']Talking of which what happened to the idea of a Bristol/Bath/Somerset meet?[/quote] It never got past the idea stage - nobody seemed willing to organise anything. If we're just talking about meeting for a beer then it shouldn't be too difficult. Anyone in Brizzle fancy a bass related pint?

Cheers Drive.

1) The spaces you leave are just as important as the note you play. 2) Never, ever leave a drummer alone with the rider.

Use a louder amp?

He was only about 17 or 18 at that time. Makes yer sick......

[quote name='BassBod' post='74948' date='Oct 16 2007, 09:39 AM']At least they don't light up. yet. BB[/quote] Now there's an idea........

[quote name='subaudio' post='73268' date='Oct 12 2007, 11:52 AM']Hi Rev Thanks matey, like you said, more space less notes, I find myself mostly playing roots or 5th above or under, and the impact comes from the feel of the note and when it's played. What EUB are you playing?[/quote] It's an Aria SWB Lite. I don't think it sounds terribly close to a proper DB but with a DB playing technique (or as close as I can get!!) it's definitley passable. Plus it fits in my car! TBH, when I bought it I was actually looking for a new fretless but it popped up on the for sale forum on Bassworld and I thought 'what the hell'.

Nice one Sub! I've only been playing upright for about 8 months but I've found you can do a lot with one note, a slide and a bit of vibrato! I wouldn't worry about your stickers. my EUB has dots at the harmonic points and I'm happy to admit I'd be lost without them. Anyway, no-one else can see them but me....

Ah, I wondered what those knobs on my amp were for. THANK YOU EXPERT VILLAGE!!!

[quote name='mikeh' post='72291' date='Oct 10 2007, 05:56 PM']Well after an interesting visit to my LGS today during my lunch break, he's given me a really good price on the Aria SWB so Im going for that!![/quote] Good choice sir. I've only had mine for about six months and I'm loving every minute of it. It's a bit like learning to play all over again but already knowing what you're supposed to be doing. I'm also playing more gigs and sessions than you can shake a stick at - there's something about upright bass that makes people take notice. Sweet.

More space, less notes.

The Stagg looks like a copy (licenced??) of the Aria SWB Lite - probably made in China which is why it's so stupidly cheap. I've got an Aria Swb Lite and I'm pretty happy with it. Although I can see myself wanting to upgrade in a few years time. I've no idea what the quality of Stagg stuff is - it seems good quality for the price but without trying it first there's really no way of knowing. Generally you get what you pay for so if you've got £700 to spend on an EUB, then that's what I'd do. Spending £300 may be a false economy.

I didn't hear a basss line and decide to be a bassist - I wanted to play rock music and everyone and their dog was a guitarist. The first bass line I learnt was Whole Lotta Rosie by AC/DC. The first bass line I heard that made me sit up and take notice was probably Badge by Cream.

I think light guage (35-95) strings will help as well?

How are you finding the lower output power levels of the LM 250? Can it keep up with a full band?

I'm not much of a slapper either but I find a bit of compression helps to smooth the sound out. If you have a compressor/limiter pedal, then even better. Spank on.....