Machines

2 hours ago, Ricardo Urio said:

Ok. I suppose you have all your devices (TV, cellphone, computer) with updates turned off.

They are automatic, but I would use the device without them appearing also. I buy tech for it's current ability, more than it's potential. 

4 hours ago, Ricardo Urio said:

Hello, about app, I contacted Zoom about the B2 Four Android and Windows software, and there is no information on availability. We need to show our necessity, so if every B2 Four onwer contact them requesting it, we will have some change to edit our patches more easily.

 

Ricardo

Not really. You've already bought it. If you said "I want to get it, but there's no app", that might be different.

Have played this and can confirm, it is great.

Just now, Dood said:

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bRiLLiAnT mate!! #TalentAndYearsOfExperienceNotNeeded 🤣

You are the talent, so to speak. Is there an OF yet ?

7 minutes ago, Dood said:

Ok, I’m game. I’ll pick a product that’s suitable and we’ll have a lil play 😊

Also, wear something seductive.

48 minutes ago, Dood said:

That said, you could argue that I have shot myself in the foot by intentionally under playing as it is now expected that videos should be a massive w@nkfest 😂🤣 for likes 👍, thus making me look less of a capable player. 

I think as an experiment you should do a shred vid and see how it does for clicks. I know you are quite capable.

1 hour ago, Dood said:

I've always said my reviews I shoot are No Ego, No Shred, Just Bass. I should probably start hash tagging that!

I think it depends on the intended market. For example for a P bass I doubt anyone wants to hear double thumb/tapping. But for a bass e.g. Dingwall, people conversely are less likely to want to hear it play Come Together and more likely to want some shred.

I have the EVO II and am not quite sure I can justify the upgrade cost for the EVO III. It definitely looks great, but beyond the cab sims and cosmetic changes - the EVO II is already pulling it's weight.

4 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Very quickly thrown together before I paint a door I’ve just repaired (dog induced damage)

 

https://on.soundcloud.com/mJjAhy574in8hmNk6

Very P bass, but cooler. And made in England ! 

Zoom B2 Four in excellent condition.

12 months old, only for sale as have gone to Zoom B6 to get a bigger screen (same sounds available in both).

Fits easily into a gig bag front pocket, light weight and with great connectivity (has DI, headphones in, as well as USB-C for recording). Full specs here: Zoom B2 Four

Comes with official Zoom PSU (no box/manual available online). 

Collection from Tamworth (B78) or posted for £10

4 hours ago, songofthewind said:

If you take the neck off, or the pickups, you will see that there is no maple slab top, just a film layer.

Thanks, saved me digging pics out.

It's a super thin veneer, maybe attached via a clever process that allows it to be moulded to contours without cracking?

Is it a flame maple veneer or very good photo flame is the question. It has no depth to it under light whereas normal flame would do, even when very thin.

EDIT: I'm going with photo flame as the dark/light patches never alter under changing light angles.

4 hours ago, BassEven said:

It is NOT photo flame, it is real quilted maple.

If it is, it has no lustre and is under 1mm thick (I had the neck off my old BBG4 to check this).

On 16/03/2024 at 17:32, Cornwall Steve said:

I'll be looking out for a used one too, though it'll be interesting to see how they stand the test of time 🤔

I think if you disregard that they are headless and have a unique shape, they are not particularly outstanding in terms of spec (Bartolini Mk1s have never sounded great in anything i've played), but in terms of value for spec - yes nothing to beat it. I expect used to be around £500.

Regular claw clipping and accessible scratchposts in my house of 4 mentalist felines has prevented this for me so far.

I have sent this to my Dad, who's name is not going to be a surprise.

1 minute ago, kodiakblair said:

Does it have the Ferrari engine? 

 

My suggestion used all of the same parts found on the Dingwall. If going for a custom build you could spec for same body materials and still save £700.

My experience of Dingwalls is that the neck is the key part of the instrument. I've had a few budget/midrange multiscales (Gear4Music, Ibanez) and they try, but really can't quite get it right.

16 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

Even after a PLEK session you'd have £700 more in your pocket than buying Dingwall.

Here, check out my Ferrari, I saved £100k !

Just to be a rebel, i'm absolutely fine.

43 minutes ago, Kyndainverse said:

I can confirm that @Manton Customs basses are very fine indeed. 

I played the 6 string they had with the single MM humbucker. Visually not for me, but it was very well made and sounded/played great.

50 minutes ago, TRBboy said:

I fell in love with an Ibanez EHB1005SMS at Fairdeal Music, which was on a STUNNING show deal, but I don't really have the money, and if I'm honest I don't really like the aesthetics of them. The feel was incredible though, and I managed to get a wide range of tones out of it. Slightly let down by crappy knobs, but they're easily changed.

That wasn't Fair Deal. That was www.scan.co.uk.

I managed about 3 hours of milling around before I had truly seen everything. Nothing for me this time - a few 'show deals' were just what the price is everywhere else (i'm looking at YOU Cort).

Good to catch up with @AndyTravis and @walshy though.

4 hours ago, eddking said:

After a few beers at Christmas I ordered a knock off Dingwall from Ali express..

 

 

It looks like the people making it had a few beers too 🤣

33 minutes ago, TRBboy said:

Anyone know if Bass Direct have a stand there?

100% will not be there.

Am going Saturday AM with potential to go Sun as well. 

n.b. Ashdown have pulled out as their NAMM gear is stuck in the US.

1 hour ago, Jolltax said:

I'll be there on Saturday, probably aim to spring out of bed early and be there at the start - hoping to ignore all the guitars and try some multiscale basses and saying hi to @Manton Customs

 

Looking forward to it, should I leave my wallet at home?

 

You still need food. There is usually a fantastic caterer doing top notch curry/rice.

Renault - Had a Megane that had so many problems. Renault tried to charge me for well established manufacturing defaults. Sold it to WBAC and saw it was scrapped a year later.

o2 - Tried to double charge the last month on a contract exit, threatened me with legal action until I proved to them there are 12 months in a year, not 13.

Scottish Power - Refused to take dated GPS tagged photos of meter reading when I moved in, insisted on using massively inflated estimates. Awful customer service hold music.