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[quote name='OldGit' post='167717' date='Apr 1 2008, 03:37 PM']Perfectly valid reason I've got a Zoom B2.1u too .. I'm moving away from it to seperates as there are some problems for me with using the zoom on stage but in the bedroom it's great - headphone out and USB connecton to the recording s/w it comes with and all for 70 quid ... I'll be hanging on to mine for all the stuff it can do that I don't use on stage ..[/quote] Both on here and on TB (am I allowed to say that?) people speak very highly of it, especially for the price tag. The USB will come in very handy, allowing me to record and play with songs through headphones. One feature I didn't find in the manual was one that I miss from an old Zoom 505II (guitar) pedal I had a few years ago. You could use the pedals to move up through the patches, but instead of switching straight away, you could get the patch ready, then just tap both switches and the new patch is used. I really wish this was a feature on the b2, but I doubt I'd use it much other than having my one "tone" and maybe a couple of slightly different ones.

[quote name='OldGit' post='167675' date='Apr 1 2008, 02:40 PM']You mean you'd fit a scratch plate to that bass? nooooooooo don't do that [/quote] Haha, I wouldn't fit a 'plate to the deluxe, it looks so much nicer without, but it's part of my reason I'm still looking at the Affinity as I love a black Jazz with a white 'plate. I'm also thinking of getting myself a Zoom b2.1u at some point too.

Thanks OldGit. Tempting to go for the SX. Thanks yorks5stringer. I'd looked at the deluxe and was tempted, but I was hoping to just go for a passive bass, and I'd really like it to come with a pickguard etc as I'm none too skilled with a drill. Argh, I also really like the headstock on the Affinity with the 5 in a row tuner layout! I hate this feeling haha. I guess I should explain that I've been quite lazy with my bass playing. I've been playing since about 16. I turn 20 in September. But I've never got further than really playing at home along with songs, and figuring them out. I spend near two years in a band, and also played in the college production of "Summer Holiday" (I have to say, the hustle and stress that came with all the rehearsals for the production were thoroughly enjoyable!). I really need to get into learning how to actually play. I have a long way to go. I play allsorts, and having the B string would be more than ideal as I'm not a fan of detuning. I just want a cheap 5 string to get me going again. I'm gonna put in the time to start teaching myself all the scales and such (I've played piano for 15 years, also self-taught, and as such I'm not as good as I could be). Wow. I'll shush now. [Edit]: Although now that I look, the Squier Deluxe looks really nice in Olympic White...hmm.

The natural one looks amazing, but I'm really unsure about getting a bass imported. I've never done that before. I'm not looking to purchase [i]just[/i] yet, but hopefully by summer. I just had a quick look through the sticky of "Importing basses" but it didn't really give me a clue about how everything works, just how to calculate costs. Are the Affinity series [b]really[/b] that bad?

...can it be done? I'd be willing to buy a "cheap" bass and maybe make a few mods. I'm not particularly planning on doing any gigs, mainly bedroom playing. The only Squier one seems to be the Affinity Jazz V, but it seems that the 'Affinity' series isn't all that good? If I were to make just a couple of mods (pups and bridge) perhaps, could I get decent bass for AROUND £200? Cheers in advance! Karl.

The Vintage EST96AF (5 string active Stingray copy) for £129 delivered was pretty decent. Only niggle was a little fretbuzz and the fret edges were a little rough, but other than that, I wish I hadn't had to sell it! I miss it. May buy another.

[quote name='dlloyd' post='154651' date='Mar 10 2008, 03:55 PM']Is a Greenday song of sufficient complexity for a BMus audition?[/quote] Longview is one of their more complex lines

[quote name='mikeh' post='154269' date='Mar 9 2008, 11:05 PM']Its not that bad really, its called skelmersdale, Nr Ormskirk.[/quote] Gah. I feel for you mate. Skem is crap. My Grandma lives in Skem. As does my current roommate (we're living in South Shields atm). I live in Billinge, just down the road from ya!

That's quite the indepth introduction! Welcome to the boards!

This is a Peavey Dynabass 5. Used to have one, amazing bass. Plenty of punch for a passive bass, I really can't see going wrong for £100. Dodgy pics (few years old), but it was a lovely bass: Ah memories. My trusty Behringer rig too. Ahhhhh

Thank you all for the suggestions! Can anyone find any data for the string spacing of a few of the suggestions? I'm not sure if I have a brain today and can't seem to find any. Particularly the OLP MM32 and the Ibanez ATK305 and SR505. Cheers, Karl

In my old punk band I had loads of great sounding ideas in my head (just little runs instead of root note chugging) and I so badly wanted to play them, I could just never translate it into something that I could play and would be in the right key/scale etc. I've played piano for nigh on 16 years, and so perhaps I should be better at this (knowing scales etc), but I'm completely self-taught in all my musical endeavors, and as such, crap! Maybe I will invest in some lessons (bass)!

I used one of the Westfield P-Bass copies on my bands first demo, and while you could tell it was a cheap bass, it wasn't actually [i]that[/i] bad!

Usually the drummers high hat side:

[quote name='E_MaN' post='153295' date='Mar 7 2008, 06:33 PM']Why do you want a 5 string?[/quote] My first bass was a 5 string, then my current is only a 4. I miss the 5. I'm not the biggest fan of having to downtune, and I like the extra range at the bottom.

Has anyone had any experience with the new 2 pickup OLP's? The MM32 (5 string) looks the mutts nuts and comes in the budget price.

That B9.1ut looks the ldog's danglies. Have had very good experiences with Zoom multi FX pedals when I used to play our 6 string sisters. I'm sure they've only improved since then. This pedal is already available everywhere except the UK it would seem. I think I'll definitely get my hands on one when I get back from sea!

I quite like the look of the Warwick Rockbass Corvette 5's. Has anyone played one of these? My fave bassists are Chris Aiken from Strung Out (uses a 4 string Geddy Lee signature Jazz through an Ampeg SVT and 810 rig) and Brian Robinson from A Wilhelm Scream (uses a Stingray through an Ampeg SVT and 810 rig). A couple of examples of Brian's tone (I know YouTube videos aren't the best for listening to the bass tone, but I'd love to know what you think): [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pZstkiTg4&feature=related"]5 to 9[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1pQYsE8OVU"]Die While We're Young[/url]

[quote name='umph' post='153163' date='Mar 7 2008, 03:49 PM']go for a p bass[/quote] I knew I'd missed something I wanted to say out of the original post. I [b]really[/b] can't get on with a P-bass neck. I love thinner necks!

Hey guys, I'm currently looking around for a new bass. My only bass at the moment is the Vintage V940 and I still quite like it considering it's nearly two years old now. I play mainly punk rock/metal, and I really am stuck as to what to get for a new bass. I want it to be 5 string, and to give me that "punk" tone. I'm looking at coupling it with a DHA pre-amp. Price range around £300-350, and I'd also like to be able to get other tones than just the punk/metal tone. I was originally looking at perhaps an Ibanez SR505. Im just really stuck as to what to look at. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Cheers, Karl.

The whole of the "Career Suicide" album by A Wilhelm Scream. Their new bassist is amazing!

Welcome! Wa-hey, another Wiganer!

My first bass was a five and I found myself naturally resting on the low B when not using it. Then I got a four and it feels empty. Thinking of getting a six! I used to play in a punk band and a lot of stuff was played on the A string, and that was the middle string on the 5, made it so much easier.

[quote name='Welshbassist' post='150719' date='Mar 3 2008, 10:27 PM']Trust me, you'll NEVER get a plan sorted in your head. It's Basschat's fault![/quote] Haha yea I know. I could get jealous of your pic too! Hoping for the Epi cab and an Ibanez SR506 (even though yours is 505). So far, the plan is: Ibanez SR506 4u rack with Korg DTR1000, DHA VT2 Rack Mount, some form of power amp. Then some form of cab. Decisions, decisions.

[quote name='gilmour' post='150506' date='Mar 3 2008, 05:36 PM']I hope I haven't confused things, from what OBBM says, the valve pre is fine with the EPi, but make sure it isn't a valve Power Amp (if you go for the Epi) Cabs Wise there's some bargain here: These two are in the For Sale section, and IMHO both are great cabs representing great value for money, leaving plenty of money for your DHA and Power amp [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12211"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12211[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7130"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7130[/url][/quote] Nah mate, you haven't confused me! I was just looking for alternatives to the Epi cab, as I might not easily be able to get hold of one? Like I say, it's going to be summer when I look, I'm just hoping to get the plan sorted in my head! Thanks again to everyone for suggestions, and if you have more, chuck them at me! Cheers, Karl.