JosephMartyn

Morning folks!

I am certain this will have been asked somewhere already, (possibly by me 10 years ago haha!) so apologies in advance for the repetition!

Who do folk currently recommend for sending guitars in the UK? With full insurance for damage and loss

On 12/12/2023 at 18:00, Lord Summerisle said:

Very nearly bought the MXR recently, just preferred the drive I was hearing in the Digbeth videos but MXR was my second choice among all available.

Nice! I've not heard the Digbeth, what's the model and I'll hunt out a video!

On 12/12/2023 at 15:17, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Thanks mate. I remember a couple of reviews at the time pointing out the vocal similarly to the MV.

 

I've actually just picked up an M80, would you believe! A friend of mine decided to sell his so let me borrow it to see if I still get on with it.

 

First impressions, the lack of control over the distortion is disappointing, bass distortion has moved on in leaps and bounds and the gain only control does make the M80 seem quite dated. An update with a more flexible drive channel would be most welcome.

 

That said, the distortion is voiced very sympathetically and blends extremely well with the clean channel as it is so I'm already quite pleased with the tones I'm getting with my Warwick Thumb.

 

Here's a useful comparison video I found. In all examples, I like the M80 the best.

 

 

Nice video! I like the tech21 as well 👍

23 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

Go down to your recycling centre and grab 20 cardboard boxes. Flatten them out properly. Laminate 2/3 them with a pot of adhesive and you have a slab of 2ft x 3ft.

 

Cut a slightly oversized outline of your bass out and line it with an old T shirt or three, with a backplate 

 

The rest of the boxes make a prop that strategically slots onto your outline so it can lean back.

 

Spray bomb it matt black and it will look like a bought one.

 

You'll figure it out.

 

Nice! Love the creativity! 🥳🥳

Thanks for all the replies and info folks!!! Loads of good stuff! 🥳🥳

19 hours ago, Beedster said:

 

It is this one and folds up smaller than I remember so can post if needs be 👍

Thankyou! I'm in Edinburgh. I'm having a look at how to add side supports, it really does wobble! 🤣

Do you play much? I'm getting back into it after a left hand injury many years ago

23 hours ago, chyc said:

This isn't cheap, but I own one and it's excellent. I use it for an acoustic upright, but it looks like it might accommodate your EUB. Collapses down to nothing, and is a very nice stool for sitting on if that's how you play, and a very nice stool for sitting on when you're not playing if not!

 

https://www.bassico.eu/classical-accessories-instrument-stands/rc-williams-co.-bass-stand-und-stool/8837-0-0-8837-0.htm?cat=908&produkt=3792&l=EN

 

Looks great!!! 👍👍 I'll have a hunt and take a closer look. I usually stand to play but def some good ideas here 🥳

8 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said:

Thanks... I guess? 😆

It sounds exactly how it's supposed to. 

I like it 👍 touch of Mars Volta springs to mind 😎🥳 class👍👍

On 09/12/2023 at 10:05, Burns-bass said:

You could get Chris’s free stand (very generous), and fit one of these (the stand has a 35mm flange so this should fit)

https://pipedreamfittings.com/product/4-way-cross-with-central-tube-34mm-b34/

 

 

Then you could fit some lightweight aluminium pipe and bend it it to the dimensions of your bass, cover is in insulation and cap the ends and you’re done. Even with the pipe bender it would still cost you about £30

 

https://siliconehoseuk.co.uk/products/alloy-one-metre-straight-pipe?variant=42844606496999&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAiAvdCrBhBREiwAX6-6UtzyRuen5fACRqy8aRr43dZK5aVoH0vVfrqX_1WtEwSYuVeAcci0ARoCliIQAvD_BwE

That's a great idea! Thankyou! I'll look into it!

It's a shame these types of universal stands aren't made bigger! I'm thinking I may get a pair and lie the bass sideways across these?

12 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

Does it not have an endpin?

 

Not sure if you want a free standing stand mount for playing a la NS EUB or a set stand for breaks a la DB.

Yep it's got an endpin so the stand is more for before and after gigs or when at home

17 hours ago, Beedster said:

Hi, I'm in Whitstable, if I remember correctly it's one of these https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/miscellaneous-musical-instrument-stands/konig-meyer-14160-electric-double-bass-stand?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17858053119&utm_term=&adgroup=&creative=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2JbI_pSAgwMVppJQBh3M-QwaEAQYBCABEgL7kfD_BwE 

 

I'll check tomorrow 👍

Ah it does look awesome! I think I need to get some side support though,  the bass is not symmetrical and spins really easily!

25 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Standard EUB stand should do it, I’ve a spare you can have gratis if you can arrange collection? 

Thank you!!! That would be amazing! Where abouts are you based and do you have a picture at all that I could double check how it may fit? At the moment I lie it on the floor with padding underneath to support it!

1 hour ago, Boodang said:

Just lean it on the silver round thing that's behind you in the pic!

🤣problem solved 👍👍

OK I've tinkered with this before but still confused on what to do...

I need some sort of custom stand for my EUB...any ideas basschat crew? 🤗

joseph.martyn.501 

1 hour ago, Merton said:

I have one and it’s very easy to use. I barely use it though, and was thinking of selling… 

Excellent! Great info on the user friendly side. I've posted a few messages recently...I want to get as close to plug n play as possible (I've lost too many hours in the past tinkering with production processing...so I'm gonna return to the pure natural approach and the sound will be what it will be!)

Let me know if you do want to sell, I'd be tempted! 

I'm kicking myself I didn't bid on ebay recently....one went at a low price (I think it only had iPhone connectors though...I'm on android)

Can you tell I'm trying to record some new stuff? Haha

Another question if folk have used something like this before?

I'm looking to have a really portable crude way of recording on my phone when I'm travelling around...is it worth getting something like the roland mixer go pro ? 🤔

On 01/12/2023 at 19:43, funkydoug said:

Just to balance things up, I really like the dirt on these, and the contour switch too.  Sound Engineers were always very complementary too. Just goes to show that if you can, you need to try one.

 

 

Wise words! Thanks

19 hours ago, TheRev said:

Any particular reason you want to use a dedicated multitracker rather than using an interface into a pc?

I've owned a couple of Tascam units in the past and exporting the tracks was always a major PITA.

I found it much easier to do the same level of recording with a £30 Behringher interface and Audacity.

Thanks! No real reason I guess other than old habits! I loved my cassette yamaha mt4x...captured some of the best sounds on that.

I moved to PC for a bit but found progress and output slowed down as I got addicted to plugins and mastering...so more recently I've taken live takes and  then had a friend who's job is mastering audio to do that bit for me (I'd rather pay someone better than me to get the best results and support the music industry professionals if I can  )

So, yeah, I suppose I'm looking for a setup that enables clean capture and then i can send off for post production mastering...but mainly just ease of plug and play 👍

23 hours ago, Dad3353 said:

 

I have a Fostex MR8HD for this, which records up to 4 simultaneous inputs onto up to 8 tracks. Very old-fashioned, and clunky to operate, but one gets used to anything, and it certainly works well enough. A bit of a 'faff' to transfer tracks to PC for further DAW treatment etc, but, again, it works. Recording quality is good, with native WAV files. Long out of production; can be had for less than £100. The User manual is easy to download from the Fostex site, and is indispensable to understand how to operate the beast. Hope this helps.  

Good info! Thanks!

I'm thinking of getting an old digital multitracker to lay down ideas.

I have had a Zoom in the past which was good, but to be honest I'm looking for the simplest way to plug in and record multiple tracks (mainly bass, guitar and piano). 

I'm not too bothered about built in effects, rhythm or mastering..I just fancy an easy digital way to record multiple instruments on top of each other

any thoughts and advice greatly appreciated!

joseph.martyn.501 

58 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

I tried on but didn’t like the drive sound at all 

Good info! What did you go for instead?

Hey all, anyone tried the MXR M80? It caught my eye..tempted by the distortion blend

Thanks again for all the advice! 

I was prepared to try the xlr out...but just used the Rumble in the end, worked great! 😁👍👍

(I'm very glad it's such a light amp as well!! Bit of a walk from the car with amp, double bass and bass guitar!!! 🤣)

Thanks again for all the advice!

Here is the back of my Rumble...can the xlr line out go direct to PA then?! 🤞

23 hours ago, neepheid said:

Small venue?  Your amp alone ought to be fine - what amp is it (speaker size, power)? 

 

Sometimes I take the DI out from the amp and put it through the PA, but it's at a low level and just for a bit of "width".  The majority of the bass comes from my amp.

Thankyou! The venue is approx 200 peo0le capacity and my little amp (usually just home use) is a Fender Rumble 100. I'm keen to use it as it is light and easy to carry! Compared to my Trace E 🤣