Bobo_Grimmer

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1353088886' post='1871606'] I'm a big believer in the sound being primarily in your hands...with that I'm now using an Ashdown MiBass 550 with the Mi12 cab. It's a really small rig,but I'm getting the tone I want and enough volume for any gig- plus it's one trip in and out. If I take my pedal board out,it's one plug socket more than normal and that's it (I always use a volume pedal and tuner). That's a massive rig you've got.I reckon that you could totally downsize (especially the amp and cab) and you'd still be able to get your sound.I'm sure a rig that big is overkill for a lot of places. [/quote] Ok so your saying the amp and cab are the over kill bit? or all of it? The rack effects and the pedal board are all stuff for sounds we use..... The good thing about the amp is that it goes loud enough for playing big venues like the O2 and is tonally lovely at a lower volume in my local

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1353088684' post='1871600'] I'm with Luke. It's only gear after all. No matter what its worth there are far more important things in life to enjoy - most are free [/quote]

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1353088184' post='1871590'] Maybe your anxieties about other things are attaching themselves to your issues with your equipment. You say you suffer with a degree of depression and agraphobia - both of which are not uncommon anxiety conditions- and if your music and equipment are important to you ( as they obviously are) it would be unusual for your wider worries not to impinge on this part of your life in some way . If you aren't excessively worried about the gear getting damaged or stolen then you should ask yourself what is it exactly that you do fear ? What is the worst case scenario that you imagine or anticipate happening ? Is the situation bad enough that you want to do something to change it ? And being agoraphobic doesn't neccesarily impact on a persons ability to get up in front of others and perform . It's more likely to prevent somoene from being able to get out of the house and get to the gig in the first place , but someone who can do that , even if they were agrophobic to some degree , would probably be as capable as the next man of getting on stage and playing so you are not being inconsistant in that respect . [/quote] This is exactly what the missus and i have just been talking about. It kind of feel like i have a justification hat for my GAS and that hat goes on a lot. That then in turn feeds the negativity i feel from looks and wonders about thoughts other musicians are having of me at gigs.... If that makes sense.

[quote name='Adrenochrome' timestamp='1353086856' post='1871567'] It's a discussion forum and you're discussing, nowt wrong with that. [/quote] good point sir ^_^ [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1353087353' post='1871574'] I had 3 basses once and sold one cos at the time it fitted my head better having just two. Life's too short to be worrying - and if that means changing the rig so be it. I wonder if it could be made more modular so you can take bits of it. [/quote] your right. And yes I have thought about making it more modular. that's another reason for me getting the new tube head. That way i can get the tonal things i'm afterand then i'm thinking i can run the floor deck all through the front of the amp and run the rack on the insert effect on the floor deck. that way i can choose what i want to take and when, depending on set list requirements and also the length of said set.

See i'm not as worried about the gear getting damaged or anything like that...I'm happy for others to use my rig and people offten ask if its ok because they'd like to. maybe i should be more worried about that... lol It's is starting to sound silly to me now that i'm worrying about what other bass players will think of me....

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1353085339' post='1871532'] I have 3 rigs ..and choose which one I want to use according to things like stage size/venue size or load-in etc etc .. I don't take out pdedals but am thinking of adding a pedal board for one or two tracks. It is not about what I want to carry..it is more about how much space I have at the gig. Some rigs are just too much rig for the gig, IMO. [/quote] That would be nice to be able to have a choice of rigs that i know i can achieve what i desire from and fit the gig.... But your thought of too much rig for the gig... that's what i worry about. If the gear i use is what get's me the sounds i use then it's not too much rig right? I guess i would like others at gigs to understand that and not think i'm some kind of pretentious pleb that wants to show off there gear or something.... O_o

[quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1353084714' post='1871514'] no not really.because ive gone with a streamliner and 2 2x10 cabs stacked verticaly i get really defensive when our singer gets women up onto the stage.it might not be the most expensive rig but its mine and i worked hard to pay for it so i dont want it knocked over by some drunken bint that wont give two shits if it gets damaged [/quote] i can understand that. i have the same feeling. Spent all my hard earned money on this rig! [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1353084934' post='1871517'] I used to be excited about taking lots of gear to gigs, but these days and at my age, my approach is "What can I do without?" I'm constantly tweaking and refining things, so that I can take less gear with me. As a very simple example, I've just replaced a 20ft lead with a 5ft one for one particular connection. Every little helps! [/quote] indeed it does! I've managed to condense everything down into the easiest to set up and rack down i can but still get all the things i like in there.... just still comes out at 2, soon to be 3, flight cases, cab, 2 basses and the upright....

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1353084709' post='1871512'] Not sure what to say really. If it works for you, then great. If you are stressing, then downsize, unless you really need that size of rig for the venues you are playing. Personally I'm happy with a little class D amp, a couple of mark bass cabs and a P bass. Works for my pub gigs and occassional wedding/function type. Never found my set up to be under powered or lacking and no more back ache, so its all good. [/quote] Sounds like a nice set up. i love those mark bass cabs. yeah it's loud enough for anything but because it's all i have i have to take it even if one gig is in a tiny place. I have alot of stuff as as a band we experiment with all genre of music without pigeon hole'ing our selves and different tunings so i can go from a clean rounded bass tone to some really squidgy mess that's more key's than bass in one set...

Hey, I've spent years developing a sound that i love. And i'm still working on tweaking and adjusting my sound setup to get exactly what i like. Right now i run an 8U rack with effects, comp's, tuner ect along with a 1000W old trace head with a trace 8x10 and a full rather large floor deck full of pedals, buttons and knobby goodness (all flight cased and protected other than my cab...). Also a 4 string, a 5 and an EUB. I feels like a lot some times but it really sounds lovely and exactly what i love in bass tone but... I feel worried about taking my gear to gig's. It gets me all worked up before i leave and sometimes it can really bugger up the mood of the gig for me. I'm going to be getting a new 300W tube amp soon as i'm after a more low mid growl that my trace won't achieve and this also makes my stomach knot up just thinking another flight case i'm going to have to walk in the door with at a gig. Am i being a paranoid weirdo? Does anyone feel like this? [size=3]I do suffer from depression and i'm kind of agoraphobic. Funny that then choose to play some gigs in front of hundreds of faces, packed venues on stage where people can see me....[/size] Oh i didn't think i need to explain my rig fully but can if needs be. Short answer is it sounds just right for me.

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1340978840' post='1712372'] Congrats. Enjoy the new instrument. It opens all possibilities. [/quote] Thank you, And yes i can tell already!. [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1340983487' post='1712449'] Welcome!! I'm gigging in Dorset most weekends, so if you ever want a go on a gert big bass just let me know... [/quote] Well if i ever want to have a play with a gert biggun' then your my man aye. ;P I'll keep an eye out for ya. [quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1340983552' post='1712452'] Oh yeah, you [b]can[/b] get left handed double basses..... for a price [/quote] Very true but the price tag is a little beyond me right now.... [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1340987083' post='1712537'] COPYCAT!!!! [/quote] Ha ha! While looking these basses up i found your post about yours from a Google search. As soon as i saw it i had a Wayne's world moment....

Lol thanks dude.

Hey, I've been away from a pc for some time this month and finally have an afternoon where i was able to get on one so i thought i'd share something with you guys.... For years as a left handed bass player i've seen, gigged with and had the joy of listening to upright players always thinking to myself that it's such a shame i can't play right handed. Well last month i found out, thanks to BC yet again, that inface you can get lefty EUB's!!! So i've invested some money in a NS NXT 5 LH AB. Here's a couple of pictures i took briefly at my dad's, where i had it delivered, and after a gig i popped over to un box it and squeel like a girl at it. ^_^ http://s296.photobucket.com/albums/mm185/Shawn_Grimmer/Left%20handed%20EUB%20NS%20Design%20NXT%205%20AB/ So far, over the short time i've had between gigs to play it, i'm enjoying it very much. I love the tone and the different playing style. I'm very much looking forward to integrating it into our sets and writing on it. Oh and i haven't told the band/bands that i have it. i'm going to just turn up with it in a couple of weeks and surprise them all. Anyhoo i won't take up any more of your time. Just thought i'd share. Peace, Shawn

[quote name='Gordon 'Thudmaster' May' timestamp='1336216503' post='1642589'] [b]It's all down to personnal choice! I for one wouldn't boil or soak, but IMHO the longer you keep your strings the better they get![/b] [b]Either that or do I what do, when I think the strings need changing, I buy another bass! [/b] [/quote] Awesome answer! I I'm a D'Addario EXL165's man. I find if i gig twice or three times a week for a month in sweaty pubs and clubs then they need changing by the end of that time. but if i wash my hands before i play and rub the bass down after a show before i put it away i can get a bit longer out of them

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1334486614' post='1616682'] Get a lefty Stingray, much better. [/quote] i will one day cus i do really like them but a Ric is my first must have. Not sure i should admit it but i really want a Bongo too.....

Well i emailed the guy back today to tell him that i won't be going for it after all. I said to him that it's pretty badly beaten for a 19 year old bass and that i wasn't happy with him under pricing it for lower duty. I've seen some very nice looking, far older Ric's about. I guess i'll just have to wait a little longer aye. lol one thing i did think is that he may come back to me with a lower price... if he was to drop the price almost in half, after seeing better pictures of it's damage, then i may be interested...

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1334263341' post='1613593'] Sometimes the heart rules the head I know - just a thought why not ask Drew at the bass lounge to keep an eye out for you I think they offer a bass finding service - they will take the risk out of it for you? [/quote] good idea is there a link i could follow? [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1334264038' post='1613613'] Have you posted a 'Wanted: lefty 4003' ad on BC......? [/quote] I never thought of doing this.... maybe i should have aye.... Silly Bobo

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1334261127' post='1613525'] This is my 70s one, the machinheads are pitted and the pickup pole pieces but the chrome is pretty good given the fact it was sprayed snot green,hacked to death and had the frets pulled out by some Cumbrian punks in the late 70s! Despite all this and the replacement scratchplate and TR cover the pickups and hardware are working and original and the trussrods are fine, it's a great player following a refret & quite few pounds worth of work by my local luthier! I was lucky with this one as I picked it up locally and spent nothing like what you are potentially going to on your lefty. Believe me bargains turn up in the daftest places. I'd hang on for one especially in this financial climate! [attachment=104907:DSCF1539.jpg] [attachment=104908:DSCF1541.jpg] [/quote] hehe! thats an awesome guitar with quite a story. if i was right handed i'd have that right off you (see what i did there... ) I am fairly torn about this. i'm still not sure, and leaning toward not going for it, but oh i don't know i think part of me is pushing for it. i'll sleep on it and conclude tomorrow.

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[quote name='ash' timestamp='1334257593' post='1613448'] Unfortunately its a righty - I'd also be cautious about his offer to lower its declared value although it may save your charges it means it won't be fully insured and it's illegal. I'm not knocking the seller as I have had no personal dealings with him but he does seem a tad keen to shift this on. [/quote] I was thinking that. he is super keen to be getting off to me. Some more pictures he's sent me are interesting. it's very beaten up and has some very odd marks in strange paces on the body. i've sent him another mail about what they are. Also a lot of it's fixings are rusty or looking pretty shabby. I know it's 20 years old but it's very old looking.

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1334257560' post='1613447'] Too risky to buy that bass from the US, take the advice above and either source or have one built in the UK [/quote] I am starting to think this....