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  1. [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1201710' date='Apr 16 2011, 11:55 AM']Hi Matt, I think you've sold me on the Dingwalls. I looked at them before buying my Progress but wasn't sure about the fanned frets. At that stage i didn't know i was going for a fretless either. Just something special to celebrate my big 50. Its a 35" scale. From what you say they aren't an issue when it comes to playing and more "natural". Its better hearing this from a true working musician rather than the advertising waffle and especially someone who has used some of my fav basses ie Warwick, Yamaha. Guess when its time to look again I'll give it more thought. Guess if Leland Sklaar is selling them too they can't be bad and he's virtually converted same as yourself. With regards The Reasoning - the song Awakening rekindled (awakened) me to the "modern" Prog Rock scene. I was a Genesis, Floyd, Saga, Eloy, Rush type fan until that song and have now gathered quite a collection of the "modern" bands incl Dark Angel and look forward to hearing the next from Reasoning. Reasoning, Mystery & Pallas (new album) are my top 3 Prog bands at moment so thanks for that. I've more or less given up playing in serious bands these days. Was always more of a hobby rather than a profession to me. I'm one of those weird guys who enjoyed their day job as an engineer. I still play on occasion with friends and attend the odd jam session where there's no real pressure. Occasional studio work to help some old friends and quite content to stay at that level. It's allowed me to improve on my technique and learn new styles over past few yrs. That is where I get most enjoyment - learning ! Hence the 6 string fretless - that was a steep learning curve but is paying dividends now. I guess I got a bit tired of the usual band politics over the years. Have recently started taking an interest in playing with bands again and will see how it turns out. Really good hearing about the Dingwalls and keep us all posted on progress with them and the new album. All the very best and thanks for the reply. Nice touch mate. Cheers Dave [/quote] Hi Dave, Glad to be of assistance with regards Dingwall basses I have only ever played one Overwater bass and that was a 6 string but it had the 36" scale and it felt HUGE! There was a single cut on here recently that looks gorgeous and every time I see an Overwater it is always one of those "WOW" things. They are stunning. I want to get a 6 string fretless as well but it's not a necessity just a wish list thing, so one day I will treat myself Thanks again for the really nice words mate, I feel very humbled that you think our music is something that makes you want to listen and for that I will always be very appreciative. As far as the new album, it is really coming along nicely and I am so excited about getting back in the studio and getting these songs recorded. I'll keep you posted but it should be out around October / November. I hope we get the opportunity to play for you as well and then maybe, we can sit down with a beer and talk bass a little more, which would be ace. Take care, thanks again and stay in touch. Have fun. Cheers, Matt
  2. [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1201215' date='Apr 15 2011, 09:53 PM']Cheers Matt Much appreciate the offer. Late home tonight so only just picking up the thread again. Looks like you've got plenty of offers for the case. If its still available let me know - I'm still interested. Probably easier if someone more local buys it. Apart from that why have you deserted the Warwick fold. ? Are the Dingwalls that good Always thought the Warwick played a major part in your sound. Will obviously check out the Dingwalls on next album. Good luck with the sale Thanks again Dave[/quote] Nice one Dave. Warwick was my main stay for a long time, but I never really found what I was looking for with them. Great basses (I tried all of them), great sound but they never felt right for me. I moved to Yamaha TRB6 basses which I used on the last album and toured extensively with but again, and I can't put my finger in it, but I was still looking for something else. I suppose that is the curse of us players eh? Anyway, I really started to get fed up with the active EQ on some of the basses I had and after plugging my trusty old P-Bass in one day, I realised I needed to go back to passive instruments and ones that had none fussy controls and just sounded great right from the off. After months of searching I saw, what is now my main Dingwall, at Bass Direct and when I got back from our Norwegian dates, I headed up there to try the AB1 and man, I just fell in love. Everything about it was spot on. It felt right, it sounded incredible, it was passive with the most powerful and precise pick ups I have heard, it looks incredible and weighs nothing. The compound neck is so stunning and the fan frets felt so natural under the fingers. Chordal work was, IMHO, so much easier and more natural and it keeps coming back to that word - natural. I was hooked. I went out on tour 2 months later and that was it - POW! No turning back. I've just taken delivery of an ABZ with a maple neck and an Ash body instead of the Alder on the AB1, and again, wow. I really, really do swear by these basses and can't wait to record the new album. I've obviously been using them for the writing of the new album and I have to say that this is what I have been looking for. It is going to take something extremely special to turn me away from my Dingwalls Sorry for waffling on, but I never thought I would find anything like these. Don't tell anyone Catch you soon mate and stay in touch. Take care. Cheers, Matt P.S. That Progress of yours looks rather special. Is it a 35" or 36"? What are you doing musically? Look forward to hearing some of your music mate.
  3. Just the SKB Safe Case for sale folks. It's in new condition so get it while you can, they're ace
  4. [quote name='ritch' post='1201072' date='Apr 15 2011, 07:00 PM']PMified.[/quote] Replied sir
  5. [quote name='Shaggy' post='1200997' date='Apr 15 2011, 05:36 PM']PM'd re Warwick case! [/quote] Replied
  6. Mark just bought my Warwick gig bag and the whole deal was an absolute pleasure. Mark is super friendly, prompt and he would be someone I would not hesitate in doing business with again. A top man. Thanks mate and catch you soon. Take care. Cheers, Matt
  7. [quote name='Bass Culture' post='1200656' date='Apr 15 2011, 01:40 PM']Another thumb's up for Matt from me too. I've just had a Warwick gig bag off him which he posted out in scarce but the blinking of a gnat's eye after I'd sent him the money. Really nice item which was exactly as described and safely packaged for delivery. As others have said, prompt, regular and friendly communications resulted in an entirely painless and very speedy transaction. I'd be happy to deal with Matt again at any time. Mark[/quote] Thanks so much Mark and likewise, an absolute pleasure to do business with you Good luck with all you do and catch you around here again. Take care. Cheers, Matt
  8. [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1200631' date='Apr 15 2011, 01:19 PM']Pity you are so far away. This would have been ideal for my Warwick Thumb and really good price too. PS Big fan of the band - great stuff. Cheers Dave [/quote] Hi Dave, firstly, thanks so much for the extremely kind words about my band, they mean a lot Secondly, as you were so genuinely nice, how about we split the costs on getting the case delivered to you. It shouldn't be that much if I'm honest so, if you're interested, let me know and I will look into the cost of getting the case up to you. It has to go and I'm sure your Thumb bass will love it too Take care. Cheers, Matt
  9. Warwick gig bag now sold, just the 2 left. Get them while you can and at bargain prices too
  10. Hi BC gang and I hope all is well? My name is Matthew and I am a hoarder Therefore it is time to clear out my little cubby hole and make some space. This is what I have for sale if anyone is interested - [b]***SOLD***[/b] 1) - SKB Safecase. This has been used once and is awesome but I now have full flight cases so no longer need this. I paid £120.00 and looking for £65.00. You can collect and I am prepared to drive to meet in a 30 mile radius of Cardiff or it can be delivered at your cost. Photo below. [b]***SOLD***[/b] [attachment=77274:Apr2011Sell_002.jpg] [b]***SOLD***[/b] 2) - Warwick Deluxe Gig Bag - This came with my Warwick Streamer LX6 and after selling that bass, it has just sat in the cupboard. My Dingwall basses came with gig bags so this is definitely excess to requirement. Not a lot to say about this apart from the fact that it is in great condition and a superb gig bag that will definitely look afetr your bass. Looking for £30.00. You can collect and I am prepared to drive to meet in a 30 mile radius of Cardiff or it can be delivered at your cost. Photo below. [b]***SOLD***[/b] [attachment=77275:Apr2011Sell_004.jpg] [b]***SOLD***[/b] 3) - Warwick Flight Case - This came with my Warwick Streamer Stage 1 and the buyer of the bass didn't want this case as he already had one. I have used it for my old Yamaha TRB6 bass but when that sold, the buyer didn't need the case as he had one. Since then, it has been sat there doing nothing. In pretty good condition but it does have some sign of use but nothing is ripped or broken. Still 100% usable and extremely tough / durable. Great cases. Looking for £50.00. You can collect and I am prepared to drive to meet in a 30 mile radius of Cardiff or it can be delivered at your cost. Photos below. [b]***SOLD***[/b] [attachment=77276:Apr2011Sell_005.jpg] [attachment=77277:Apr2011Sell_006.jpg] Hopefully here from some of you soon and if you have any questions, please feel to drop me a PM and I will get back to you ASAP. Take care. Cheers, Matt
  11. [quote name='jasperjames' post='1138538' date='Feb 23 2011, 01:37 PM']*bump* Offers welcome[/quote] PM'd
  12. [quote name='Chris2112' post='1125356' date='Feb 12 2011, 07:58 PM']Stu's tone has changed so much over the years, which tones of his is it that you like?[/quote] I particularly loving the tones he was getting with Satch especially Live In San Francisco. But generally, his modern day tone is just awesome. I realise he has a very versatile bass with great pick ups and of course his own feel but, does he use many effects etc. Thanks for the help
  13. [quote name='arthurhenry' post='1124679' date='Feb 12 2011, 09:47 AM']I just got rid of a Laney 40w and switched to the 30w without a problem. 15w might struggle a bit, but if it's on top of your bass rig, you'll hear it ok. The Roland is really portable and sounds good. 30w seems ideal. Got it for £99 on ebay.[/quote] Nice one. I thought the LC15 might not be man enough for the job so I will borrow a mates 40w and experiment
  14. [quote name='arthurhenry' post='1124646' date='Feb 12 2011, 09:03 AM']Here's what I do for a more practical version of this. I split my signal via a Hartke bass attack pedal. Parallel (unaffected) output goes to Hartke 350 head and warwick cab for lows and mids. Line out from the bass attack (eq'd for max treble and no bass) goes to little Roland cube 30 guitar amp (eq'd in a similar way). The secret is that although I have a 350 watt bass head, the 30w roland keeps up with it because the highs cut through so well. All I ever is adjust is the volume on each amp for balance between bass and treble.[/quote] Wow, that is brilliant. One question though, in your opinion, is there a minimum wattage for the guitar amp? I have just sold a Laney LC15. Would that have done the job? Thanks so much for your help and I am pleased to see that Hartke is appearing a lot. I love Hartke gear
  15. [quote name='arthurhenry' post='1124288' date='Feb 11 2011, 08:01 PM']Sheehan runs two outputs from his bass. From the neck position humbucker to a Hartke LH1000 into Hartke AK410. P Pickup goes through Pearce preamp powered by Hartke HA500 and into AK115. The Pearce has clean and didtorted channels. Essentially the lows can be adjusted without affecting the highs and vice versa. Conversley to popular opinion, Sheehan says he prefers the highs through the 115, which smooths them out a bit and the lows through the 410 for a fast and sharp attack.[/quote] Thank you so much for the information. A lot of that makes so much sense. It isn't until you read it that you think, "Ahh, yes, of course" More research is needed but plenty of food for thought. Thanks again
  16. [quote name='RhysP' post='1124024' date='Feb 11 2011, 04:39 PM']Matt, Dug Pinnick has used a few different set-ups over the years, so it depends what sort of era you're thinking of. The earlier albums he was running an SVT stack for the bass end & using Fender Twin guitar amps for the high end, splitting the frequencies from his basses (mainly a Hamer 12 string & a Fender Jazz at the time) with a crossover. This is the rig he was using when they played St. Davids Hall in 1989 (the "Gretchen goes to Nebraska" tour) & the sound was f***ing immense! Here's some info on his recent set-up: [url="http://www.12stringbass.net/master.htm?http://www.12stringbass.net/DougsRig.htm"]http://www.12stringbass.net/master.htm?htt...et/DougsRig.htm[/url][/quote] Hello mate and I hope all is well with you. Thanks so much for the info. Maybe a little extreme for what I want but fascinating stuff and I am sure ideas will spring from here. Thanks. What are you up to these days? Hopefully see you around. Take care bud.
  17. I wonder if anyone can help me please? Apart from loving these guys as bass players, I also really love their sound. Does anyone have an information on how they get their sound? I figure there is some overdrive / distortion and chorus plus I just can't figure out what else they may have in the loop. Any help and advice would be appreciated. Cheers folks
  18. Fair enough mate. I use a Les Paul in the studio and it is stunning, so understand. Sorry for hijacking this thread and I promise to stay off unless I can get the money of course. Good luck again.
  19. [quote name='absolutpepper' post='1110965' date='Feb 1 2011, 01:41 PM']Back for sale bump. Price reduced to £750.[/quote] My goodness that is stunning. I swear by Gibson guitars and would dearly love this. Good luck with the sale and have a bump on me.
  20. [quote name='MrWalker' post='1097872' date='Jan 21 2011, 05:53 PM']Received my Yamaha TRB6 Series I from Matt today. A gorgous instrument at a great price, and Matt was a pleasure to deal with all the way. Honest and prompt communication and friendly all the way. The bass was very well packaged and was just as Matt had described it. Even threw in a couple of freebies! So thanks for a great bass and a very pleasant and easy transaction, Matt! Maybe we'll do business again in the future, who knows? ;-) Good luck with your band and recording work! Cheers, Jon[/quote] Jon, it has been so great dealing with you. The whole transaction has been an utter pleasure and I really hope we do business again one day. Enjoy the bass bass and please keep us up to date with any gigs or recording you do with it. Thank you and take care. Cheers, Matt
  21. [quote name='MrWalker' post='1097875' date='Jan 21 2011, 05:57 PM']Thank you, Matt! I just received the bass and it's a pleasure to play and hold! Really love it, and it plays like butter! Thanks for a great and easy transaction, too!! Cheers, Jon-Inge[/quote] You are very welcome my friend and thank you too, you have been nothing but a gentleman and a star. Look forward to catching up again and take care. Cheers, Matt
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