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And a Lakland?? When did this happen? I wish he'd just make his mind up, shamelessy aping him is getting really expensive
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[quote name='OldGit' post='241332' date='Jul 16 2008, 10:44 PM']You know the Commitments were not a real band? They were a bunch of actors in a film.. That's not real life. It wasn't a documentary about a real band, like, say Spinal Tap for instance.[/quote] Most of the line-up from the film still tour as a band, a sessioneering mate of mine plays hammond for them!! EDIT: For the fact that I've just looked at their website, and it's only the drummer and the bassist left now. At least they've got the important ones then
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If you want some decent recording doing in Liverpool, my good friend and ex-band mate John works out of Crash Studios in town, he's doing some very good sounding stuff these days. I've recorded with him on probably half a dozen occasions, with 3 different (and different sounding) bands, and always been more than pleased with the results. If you fancy a listen: [url="http://www.myspace.com/theidiotrate"]myspace.com/theidiotrate[/url] - My old band, i think the first three tracks are his work. [url="http://www.myspace.com/connectingflight"]myspace.com/connectingflight[/url] - John's band, also featuring my shoddy bass work If you want to get in touch with him, you can book in through Crash's main phonenumber on 0151 2360989!
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used to run synth/sample parts with my old band, we started out with me triggering the sequencer on the keyboard, with L/R split to a headphone amp for the drummer and a DI box for the FOH. We eventually changed to burning the same L/R split to CD, and the drummer triggered it from a portable DVD player. That way, he's got a big bright visual readout of what he's triggering, and there's virtually no load time for track changes. Depends on your drummer being confident keeping the rest of you in with the click!
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Hey, PM'd you this morning Mike -
Loads of really interesting opinions here, I won't bother with the samaratins next time something's bugging me From my experience of originals bands, the most important factor that holds them together is the relationship between the band members, the mix of personalities. I'm currently guitarist hunting for my new band, but the singer and drummer I'm working with are two of my closest friends. We knew each other from other bands, and as we all became available, making music together seemed the natural thing to do, as we enjoy each others company so much. Our drummer has only ever played metal, and nothing but metal, our singer has only sang his own songs and never someone elses, and I've never been the one doing the writing before, so we've all had to step outside of our comfort zones, and do something new and challenging, but it's been easy and natural because of our relationship. My worry now is finding a guitarist who will complement both the music and the balance of people in the group, and the deciding factor for all of us, far above technical ability, will be how they gel with us as people. So I guess the thing I'd do is find some musicians you connect with, who share your sense of humour, whatever, and make that the focus, and let the music sort itself out. I know our auditions will start off over a pint or two, not with guitars in hand!!
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[quote name='Galilee' post='222276' date='Jun 19 2008, 04:23 PM']I would play drums for a rubbish hair-metal band.[/quote] Haha, I saw this thread title and was about to drop a Def Leppard joke, you're just too quick for me!!
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I haven't got personal experience with them, but our rehearsal studio recently bought a couple of the 500w Warwick heads and they both gave up the ghost within a couple of months. That might be more to do with the ineptitude and ignorance of the bands that frequent the studio though, than the reliability of the heads. I suppose it's worth a quick web search to see if reliability is a big concern with them.
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Why are basses I like the look of only up for sale, and never trade..... don't you people know I've got no money, this is just inconsiderate!! However, have a free bump for good luck! -
I can add my name to the list of occasional thumb-over-the-top merchants, although I'm more prone to it with guitar than bass. Generally not learning anything new, repetoire or technique, is my inner Homer Simpson manifesting itself. Oh, and my Squier Of Doom is STILL under my studio desk with the Wizards and the Badass on, but waiting for me to get the soldering iron out and finish the job!!!
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Blimey, that was quick! You lot are flippin' ace, you know that?
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Just out of interest, because the thought of building fancy switchy lighty boxes often occurs to me when I'm mucking about with my rig.... how simple is it to build one of these to sit in your rack, but make it footswitched, so it can be controlled from my board?
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[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' post='217163' date='Jun 11 2008, 08:19 PM']The key to "that" sound though, is (I think) the use of opposing settings on the Q control (or modifying each tone circuit for the same effect) so that each pedal affects a slightly different range across the pedal's sweep. Mix the two together and you've got magic! [/quote] You mean I've got to buy [i]another[/i] Crybaby?? I need a bigger plank of wood for all these pedals
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MESA ROAD READY POWERHOUSE 1000 BASS CAB (4ohm)
mike257 replied to CHRISDABASS's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='209458' date='May 30 2008, 10:37 AM']hhahaah just out of interest what are they mate?[/quote] alright mate, sorry for the slow reply, I've been in Mexico!!! They're the classic series, SVT410HE and SVT15E, so if you need a compact rig, you could always leave one cab at home They're in perfect working order, although there is some in-the-van out-the-van wear and tear, has resulted in some damage to the covering. I've had them from new in January 2006. Don't know if it's what you're after, but if it tickles your fancy then let me know!! Mike -
I've always fancied a play with their bass gear, the talk of wooly cabinets is a bit disheartening though. A guitarist I played with for years has an AD30 head, which is delicious, but when he ditched his Marshall cab and got the Orange one it became a total monster, their guitar cabs are some of the best I've heard. Both guitarists in my mates old band used Mesa Dual Recs with the Orange cabs and they sounded enoooooooooooormous!!
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[quote name='Johnny Wishbone' post='216167' date='Jun 10 2008, 01:54 PM']Two modded Bass Crybaby's running one into the other...[/quote] Really? I always figured he had two 105Qs running because of his crazy three amp set-up. He's got one rig always on clean through an 8x10, then a whole extra head and 4x10 he adds in for his dirty tone, with a [b]third[/b] head and cab he kicks in for the monster filth. I thought those two Crybaby's were patched one for each dirty amp. Hell, i'm probably wrong though!! It happens a lot
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MESA ROAD READY POWERHOUSE 1000 BASS CAB (4ohm)
mike257 replied to CHRISDABASS's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Haha, since you're trying to downsize it, I suppose there's no point me offering up my Ampeg cabs then? -
would any of you use a tutor who doesn't even own a bass?
mike257 replied to Inca's topic in General Discussion
[i]Real[/i] bass teachers seem very hard to come by, I think Steve summed it up pretty well there. In my brief dabbling with university education, I was sent for bass lessons, to a local guitar teacher of repute. He did own his own bass, but in the 6 weeks I stuck his lessons, not once did he discuss anything relating to rhythm, groove, or playing with a drummer (or other musicians generally). It was all technique and speed, basically lead guitar with 4 strings. Ironically, a few years later I replaced his son in a band, because, despite being a finger-tapping string-slapping virtuoso, he had no consideration for the place of bass within the song, and for locking his lines in with the drummer, and it just sounded a big mess. Chip off the old block, it seemed -
Biffy Clyro's James Johnston is a cracking player. Solid, simple, hooky bass parts, and tasty tone too. I think we can allow Chris Wolstenholme too, seen as all but one of their albums are from the 00's... he's a beast!!
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I've used one a long time ago, but it was before I had really decent gear, and before I really knew what really decent tone was, so don't read too much into my vague recollections From what I remember of it, it was pretty solidly put together for the price of it, and seemed pretty flexible, with the clean/OD/dist options, although I don't recall the attack switch adding much. It did get a bit noisy though, and fell victim to the fizzy high end that most of these things do when you chuck loads of gain on. I'd get hold of one and have a play, see if it's really for you first. If you want to try something different, I just picked up one of those new Ashdown James LoMenzo things, and I'm pretty happy with the tone I can get out of that. It did come with a dodgy footswitch though, so it had to be swapped for a new one after just two rehearsals.... don't know if that's down to poor QC or just bad luck on my part. Sounds fat though, and should be just the trick for adding some grit and weight to a metal bass sound. Hope that's some help!!
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[quote name='finnbass' post='200198' date='May 16 2008, 10:00 AM']Here's a couple of pictures of mine, which may help things along a bit.[/quote] Cheers Finn!! You're a gent. If I can dig my camera out (still in a box somewhere.... the joys of moving home) I'll try grab a couple of pics when I'm at the studio this week. Anyone local to Liverpool who's interested is more than welcome to come try it out. It lives in my rehearsal rooms in the city centre, so nice loud try-outs through the Ampeg are no problem Anyone interested, drop me a PM with a reasonable offer, and I'll get back to you soon as I can.
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Well, I paid £350 for it about 12 months ago, so I don't want lose out too much... i'm open to offers for a quick turnaround though, because I'm desperately skint
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[quote name='dangerboy' post='199106' date='May 14 2008, 10:06 PM']These are phenomenal. But heavy. But phenomenal.[/quote] I know, I can't believe i'm doing this.... It's just not in my blood to [i]get rid [/i]of basses, I feel dirty just talking about it. I'm properly skint though. I'm using the 'rays for all my live stuff at the moment, and I've pretty much finished my tarted up squier-of-doom project, I can't really justify having this many basses whilst being this poor!!
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Right-o, I've not long moved out of the 'rents house, and settled in my own place, and money is a little tight to say the least. With much heart wrenching, I've decided that maybe I should part company with a bass, and as much as I love this one, it's probably getting the least attention of any of them. Where to start..... Peavey manufactured these basses from the late 70's til the late-ish 80's (i think), and they're built like tanks. It's a big chunky (heavy) piece of wood, with a hefty bridge. The sustain is immense, and the tone circuit is pretty unique too. It's got a pair of humbuckers, but with a variable coil tap wired into the tone pots, and a phase switch too. My one is (according to Peavey) from 1980, and it's black-on-black, with a maple neck. It's all original (EDIT: except Schaller strap pins... the original ones are around somewhere tho), and all working, with no dodgy electrics anywhere. It does have some chips and scratches, but only what you'd expect from a 28 year old gigging bass. I bought it little over 12 months ago from a local bloke who trades vintage gear. It's in a hefty Yamaha-branded hard case, also showing wear and tear, and with a backstage pass from a Paul McCartney world tour stuck to the side! The only photo I have to hand is an embarassing bass-face live pic, and the bass is all reflections really, but you should get the gist. [attachment=8657:Mike_Dave.jpg] I'm in Liverpool, and although local sales are easier, I'd be prepared to travel (meet halfway?) for reasonable offers. I'll get some proper photos up if anybody is interested. Open to sensible offers, but I'm looking to move it fairly soon, got bills to pay and all that!! [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric%20Bass/product/Peavey/T-40/10/1"]Harmony Central[/url] reviews are on the link. Cheers guys, Mike
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Bass Player: "I've used the same stuff for 20 years"
mike257 replied to stingrayfan's topic in General Discussion
You can't sell your first bass!!!! I've still got my Squier P-Special in the cupboard, and I've finally made good on my threats to mod it into a serious weapon. I couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion when I took the neck off, and the date stamped on the end was March 1998... my little baby is ten years old! Seems appropriate that this is the month for it's long awaited renaissance!