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    *SOLD* Schecter Stilleto Elite 5, Diamond series EMG 40HZ

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Sweeneythebass

    [quote name='jwlkr' post='1009685' date='Nov 2 2010, 03:28 PM']hi man iv got a fender p MIM iv been after one of these for a while, if you've still got it.[/quote]
    PM sent to above, apologies for being a slouch, not been on BC for a while!

    BUMP.

    Still available I've been off Basschat for a while so thats why thread went dead. Ideally looking for a [b]Fender Jazz 4 fretted or fretless, MIM [/b]would be copmparable in terms of value. A bit partial to the[b] deluxe active model![/b]

    *SOLD* Schecter Stilleto Elite 5, Diamond series EMG 40HZ

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Sweeneythebass

    Schecter 5 - features a thru neck, EMG 40hz pickups, 2 band active EQ, quilted maple top, 24 frets.
    Width at the nut is 45mm, string spacing 10mm.

    This bass punches way above its weight, bought after reading several glowing reviews about this bass on-line. It's a versatile beast, able to produce some super low rumbling thuds to bright zingy high-mids and top end.

    I love this bass and was surprised how rich and powerful the pickups where when I first got it home. With a Shuker five string on the way I'm looking to trade for a fretless 4-string Jazz, EUB, 4-string P or an amp (Hartke/Markbass considered).

    Includes Hiscox Hardcase

    Would also consider a sale at [i][b]£250[/b][/i]


    :)

    Providing a bass amp for other bands

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    This is one of the biggest headaches playing on the unsigned circuit, I've been asked on many occassions to provide an Amp and mostly I've said yes. Here are my biggest complaints tho

    1. Waiting. Having to wait till the end of the night if not headlining (sometimes not a problem, but if you have to start work at 6 the next morning or the last couple of bands are shall we say "not to my taste" this can be painful.

    2. Driving. I dont have to drive if I dont bring an amp. No parking stress, no traffic stress, no congestion charge (if its in the west end) no parking fees. If i do drive any post gig drinks are limited to " erm...I 'll have an orange juice and lemonade. Or a shandy?" Followed by giggles and and strange looks at some venues.

    3. Idiots. People with no respect for your gear. I recently did a gig and during soundcheck the rather large beast of a bass player from another band decided to park his kilometer wide rear end on top of my amp.

    4. Unnecesarily early soundchecks. Having to rush around like a maniac to get to a soundcheck at 4.45pm so another band gets to use my amp and then...more...waiting.....

    The upside to bring your own amp is its easier to get your own sound right. I've played through some amps I've ahted and had some unfulfilling sets as a result.

    Yes promoters should hire gear if there are lots of acts and its a showcase/unsigned band type night. This will never happen. Promoters for these type of gigs in my expereince do very little to actually promote any of the bands playing or even the night itself and will do whateva to make a profit. Some nights in London are pay to play night i.e bring x number of people or you give us £££££!!!

    When I buy my next rig no more lending and breaking my back for nothing!

    Backing Vocals!!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I've done BV's for a couple of bands now, what I found was that if I pushed to hard my voice would break and sound shocking, so I learnt to hold back a bit but sing with confidence. Not sure if this is relevant at all but might help you out!

    As for singing lead and playing bass, man I find that tough particularly over syncopated bass parts ( I find it near impossible :) ) ! Much respect to the likes of Sting and Yolanda charles (at bassday a couple of years back she did some crazy funk- slap whilst sing lead S#it, awesome!). Yolanda said she used to practice by playing the syncopated (or just pain funky!) parts and singing an eighth note/quarter note rhythm on a single note to build up the independence.

    :lol:

    Hartke HA2000 & Transporter 4X10 cab

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    For sale is my punchy versitile friend the Hartke HA2000 and Transporter 4X10. Both have served me well over the last 2 years and provided great tone and flexibility. Iam selling to fund purchase of a Mark Bass amp or something slightly lighter!

    The HA2000 head has some wear, one of the Eq slider covers is missing, the handle strap attachment broke away recently which is an annoyance more than anything but could be fixed fairly cheaply and there are a few cosmetic scratches on the unit case. I've never managed to get the effects loop to work properly, I've been told all it needs is a clean but as I havn't used a lot of effects I havn't followed this up.

    The Cab has almost no signs of wear cosmetically and still sounds as good as the day I bought it !

    Pedal Board Troubleshooting

    in Effects

    Posted

    Hey peeps, just throwing out some questions about pedal order etc.. I'm having trouble making my signal the same volume throughout my chain of pedals, the last pedal in the chain seems to steal all the volume (when i switch it on the volume is at a normal level, off and the signal is below normal volume).

    iam currently running, Tuner- compressor-autowah-synth-pre-amp.

    Ive tried switching the synth and pre-amp pedals over, again last pedal in the chain when on boosts signal to a normal level.

    Any ideas?

    EBS Multi Drive XX SOLD XX

    in Effects For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Voodoosnake' post='501572' date='May 30 2009, 01:11 PM']This is a top quality item folks.

    For sale due to my total belief in EBS and upgrading to the ValveDrive.

    You wont be disappointed. Honest!!!

    C[/quote]

    Definatley interested, sounds like a be price also. Will Pm later....

    F/S Laney Pro-Linebacker 100w Combo

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Sweeneythebass' post='506547' date='Jun 5 2009, 06:38 PM']PL100
    Not sure how old this is but I bought it second hand about 3 Years ago, I think It was produced in the mid-eighties.

    Has been mainly used as a practice amp since I got it and 3/4 gigs.

    Head is 100w, has 6-band eq (some slider tips missing), bass and treble boost, compression and the usual gain and volume.

    Cab is 15'.

    Pics to follow[/quote]
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    F/S Laney Pro-Linebacker 100w Combo

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Sweeneythebass' post='506547' date='Jun 5 2009, 06:38 PM']Not sure how old this is but I bought it second hand about 3 Years ago, I think It was produced in the mid-eighties.

    Has been mainly used as a practice amp since I got it and 3/4 gigs.

    Head is 100w, has 6-band eq (some slider tips missing), bass and treble boost, compression and the usual gain and volume.

    Cab is 15'.

    Pics to follow[/quote]


    West london Pick up... fraid it would be more to post t than it is worth....pics tomorrow

    F/S Laney Pro-Linebacker 100w Combo

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Not sure how old this is but I bought it second hand about 3 Years ago, I think It was produced in the mid-eighties.

    Has been mainly used as a practice amp since I got it and 3/4 gigs.

    Head is 100w, has 6-band eq (some slider tips missing), bass and treble boost, compression and the usual gain and volume.

    Cab is 15'.

    Pics to follow

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