Basska

and the belt rot i couldn't fit in







Playing In Whitehaven, Glossop and Stockport this weekend if you'd like to see it all in action. I'll also have a new 4x10 courtesy of Prince Charles by tomorrow aswell

Chris

I'm pretty sh*t with the camera I have haha
Heres some pictures of my rig tho

Enjoy

My babies

You don't have to buy the cab haha. I'm only thinking about selling it, so really this is just here to gauge if my price range seems reasonable.
Anybody think this price range seems reasonable?


Chris

Thanks dude, I'll keep that in mind for future.

Phoned guitarguitar... it's not going to be here till tomorrow... LAME

I just want to get my full stack up and running!!!

Ashdown Little Giant 1000 with 500w going into Ashdown ABM BP1510TX and 500 watts going into a Ashdown USA 410H

I'm hoping the contrast will create something beautiful :wub:


Chris

I've cleared my schedule as i've been told my new ashdown usa 410h cab should be arriving today courtesy of guitarguitar glasgow. It's 11:03 now and usually the post are pretty good at arriving about midday!

I wonder if I'll be seeing my amp today another post as soon as I know


Chris

Hey freddy! Welcome to the party! Hope you enjoy the atmosphere. Everybody is real nice and helpful so don't be afraid to ask about anything

Chris

I recently got my hands on a Ashdown ABM BP1510TX Cabinet, 650W 1 x 15", 2 x 10" + tweeter bass cabinet and I'm thinking about selling it.

It needs re-skinned and new wheels after going through the U.K and through Europe (which I plan on taking care of before I sell) but otherwise it's in perfect condition and it sounds beautiful!

I'm thinking about £300-£400

You can check out the specs here:

[url="http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=16"]http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=16[/url]

Let me know what you think

Chris

Hello my Bass Chattin' comrades!
It's a whole new year with a whole new set of gigs and I can't wait to get the ball rolling.



19 Feb 2010 20:00 3 Tuns
Whitehaven, Northwest
20 Feb 2010 20:00 The Globe
Glossop, Northwest
21 Feb 2010 20:00 Blue Cat Cafe
Stockport, Northwest

25 Feb 2010 20:00 Bar Bloc w/ John Q Public
Glasgow, Scotland
26 Feb 2010 20:00 Loch Leven Community Campus w/ AVA and John Q Public
Kinross, Scotland
27 Feb 2010 20:00 Cafe Drummonds w/ John Q Public
Aberdeen, Scotland
28 Feb 2010 20:00 Whistle Binkies w/ John Q Public (late show)
Edinburgh, Scotland
28 Feb 2010 20:00 Creation Studios w/ John Q Public (early show)
Glasgow, Scotland

4 Mar 2010 20:00 The Parish
Huddersfield, Northwest
5 Mar 2010 20:00 The Crown
Nuneaton, Midlands
6 Mar 2010 20:00 The Birds Nest
Deptford, London and South East
7 Mar 2010 20:00 Retro Bar w/ Beat the Red Light and Stand Out Riot
Manchester, Northwest

19 Mar 2010 20:00 TBC w/ The Upgrades
TBC, Northern Ireland
20 Mar 2010 20:00 TBC w/ The Upgrades
TBC, Northern Ireland
21 Mar 2010 20:00 TBC w/ The Upgrades
TBC,North Ireland

27 Mar 2010 20:00 Mucky Mulligans (TBC) w/ A War Against Sound
Perth, Scotland

2 Apr 2010 20:00 3 Tuns w/ A War Against Sound
Whitehaven, Northwest
3 Apr 2010 20:00 The Rigger w/ A War Against Sound
Stoke on Trent, Midlands
4 Apr 2010 20:00 Wagon and Horses w/ A War Against Sound
Birmingham, Midlands

16 Apr 2010 20:00 Z1
Girvan, Scotland
17 Apr 2010 20:00 The Bruce
Annan, Scotland

30 Apr 2010 20:00 TBC
TBC Wales
1 May 2010 20:00 Kippertronix Mini Fest
Powys, Wales
2 May 2010 20:00 TBC
TBC Wales

16 Jul 2010 20:00 TBC
TBC Wales
17 Jul 2010 20:00 The Old Bell
Derby, Midlands
18 Jul 2010 20:00 TBC
TBC

17 Sep 2010 20:00 Burgh Bar
Dumbarton, Scotland



I was going to remove all of the TBCs but I've decided to keep them and I will edit them as soon as they're when they're filled, which should be fairly soon. If anyone has any suggestion for the TBCs please leave a comment or PM me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!


Thanks guys! Hope to see you there!

Chris and The Hostiles
www.myspace.com/hostileska

P.S If you like what you hear... For a limited time only I can send you a link to a free copy of our debut album 'Always Looking Forward'

Your tour looks sweet! How come you aren't doing the UK leg of the Zebrahead tour? We're hoping to get the Glasgow date again. Played with Zebrahead at the Glasgow Cathouse last year. You're in for a treat if you haven't seen them or if you're not a fan, their awesome live show has converted many!


chris

my little giant 1000 was made in the people republic of china, my ABM BP1510TX Cabinet in england and the USA ABM 4x10 ( I should be recieving tomorrow) made in America. seems to me they have their fingers in a few different bowls!

My bass is about midriff usually and pretty level most of the time. I have big hands and tend to use the full of my neck rather than making ridiculous stretches which I adapted to save my left problems and needed to. but thankfully I don't anymore unless I overplay which causes the odd strain. It's mainly my right carpel giving me hassle . Low is uncomfortable for my left unless I play the bass tilted up and high isn't comfortable for my right because my arm folds too much for me to get the speed I need . I'm 6'5 so high makes me look like a goon aswell haha. I really think I just squeeze my pick too hard. I say that because I only ever get the cramps during gigs.
I'm knackered so I apologise if some of that didn't make sense haha


Thanks Stuart! sweet videos. the dude has mad hand skills!
Chris

Cheers Yorks'. I think poor right hand technique may be the problem now that you mention it Funk. It's mainly my right thumb that cramps when I'm picking which causes me to change to using fingers until the cramp has subsided. I think I may be squeezing my pick too hard?


Chris

Lately I've been playing a whole lot of shows and been suffering cramps mid show causing me to struggle when playing mid set/song.
I try and stretch my hands with a daily routine of movements but it seems to be to no avail. I've figured that it's probably my routine that's not good enough and I was just looking for some suggestions or examples? My general routine is just bend, hold and rotate but so far it's just given me cramp haha

Any takers?

Chris

I hope this isn't one big farce. I'm a +1 on the faking your own death isn't cool. A guy I know actually did the unmentionable a little over a week ago and it's quite blatant that it's not only himself that's been hurt. To fake it over a forum for money would just be down right despicable. I certainly hope this isn' the case.



On a lighter note... Taggart only ever said "there's been a murder" once in the whole series. It's a shame really haha

Chris

[quote name='0175westwood29' post='725525' date='Jan 26 2010, 06:08 PM']isn't this something you do before buying?

ive heard there ok, bit of a pain that to get full power you need 2 4 ohm cabs or 4 8 ohm cabs tho.

andy[/quote]


Only if you're smart and you've got the time haha
we all have our moments when we're not and i guess this was one of mine!

I'll keep the turn out posted chops

chris

I've just purchased this head and I am looking for a little bit of feedback on it.

Anybody familiar with this product?


Chris

I saw the sign- Ace of Bass

we call my drummer squirrel face because he looks like a squirrel going for a nut when he drums

although saying that i've recently noticed i have the 'My Name Is Earl' eyebrow when I'm hitting the high notes :|

There goes my idea for a nice brickwall shot hahaha

I've setled for ye old live shotage.

I guess if I truly wanted a better picture I'd bring a better face haha :ph34r:

hahaha
I wasn't sure anyone would get that (I pressed enter before I meant to)
I'll +1 on the bored bassist or skankin'. I tend to sway allot aswell. I don't even know if i'm gunna fall over or not most of the time (i'm slightly top heavy)
IMO if your hands are moving enough it shouldn't matter what your feet do

Chris

Power Stance? Ants in your pants? Head bangin' rants? Skankin' dance? Sissy prance?


What's your weapon of choice when your on that stage slap, tap or pickin' away?!


Do you run around the stage like a headless chicken or do you keep you head down and let your hands do the talking?

I've seen 1000's of bassist and everyone seems to have they're own style
but, saying that, there are deffinently some moves that you see over and over again.

So, yeah... What's your style?

Chris

Eden 6x10 Cab. Guitar Guitar do the 8x10 for £899 and I've dropped them a line just now asking how much they would charge to get the 6x10 in. So i'll have to wait for that reply to see what is going down.

It's probably going to cost me a bomb no matter what I do haha.
I'll give the maker a shout cheers!

Chris

Lol at the

[quote]Stick a mast on it and sail it home[/quote]
I reckoned she'd go down like the Titanic

haha, I'm a big lad and it's the sound I want so I just gotta deal with it

I think it'll probably cost a fortune aswell but it would cost me double over here anyway. So I thought I'd least find out how much the 'minimal saving would be. Every little helps!

Chris

I plan on purchasing a 6x10 when I am over in the states

any suggestions on the cheapest fastest way to do so?

I live in Scotland and I am going to Florida
the cab weighs 130 pounds


What do you think bass chat?!

Chris

lol. I'm not at the sex,drugs and rock'n'roll stage (for the camera at least )

I'm a bassist in a Ska/Punk/Metal band who needs some PROMO (for those with the dodgy eyes ) pictures to go on (hopefully) the front of the Washburn website and or the David Eden website.

I'm 6'5, 15 stone with a full set of hair and (for fans of 'Hot Fuzz' "[b]a [i]great[/i] big bushy beard[/b]"

I'm the only person in this type of band that is an endorsee as well (everyone is rock/metal/country)
so I want to stand from my colleagues

Thanks for the help so far

Chris