E sharp

50th Birthday party last night . In her house would you believe .
She's seen us loads of times , and it was a crowd of lots of familiar faces .

Got told to turn down when we were on the break . We weren't loud (obviously governed by the drum volume) , and it pissed us off a bit .

I mean if you're going to get a rock band to gig in your house , you've got to accept a volume infinately louder than your Hifi . Also was asked to turn off our lights as it was too bright . Honestly some people .

We did the gig , got paid , it was local , chatted to an old school friend who's blossomed into a stunning woman , so not all bad I suppose .

[quote name='L_Bass_Dog85' post='1288056' date='Jun 30 2011, 06:10 PM']the gig was at the Pickerel in Slowmarket. Now I know why his bandmates jumped ship last minute! Never play there people!

Luke[/quote]
Is that the pub accross from the railway line ?

[quote name='chris_b' post='1282718' date='Jun 26 2011, 01:53 AM']I'm still carrying mine in the box.[/quote]
Me too

That double pickup Modulus Flea bass at the Gallery (been around here a few times over the years) . Ended up buying an all white SEI Jazz5 that I never used .

Always think back to that .

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1279749' date='Jun 23 2011, 04:06 PM']When I posted the opening post, I never had any idea it would turn into a trousers thread.[/quote]
Classic

Just got in from Hunstanton . First time there , and quite good .

Threw in some older ones , and it's shocking how quickly you forget them , not totally , but definately a few passing notes going on .

Fancy a swap for a boxed Korg G5 ?

PM'd

[quote name='dood' post='1258878' date='Jun 6 2011, 08:23 PM']Oh wait I've changed my mind..[/quote]
There's a surprise

Need a price Rob - them is the rules

[quote name='molan' post='1248393' date='May 28 2011, 04:20 PM']Good memory (and detective work!) [/quote]
Are herein lies the rub .
The bass we've all heard on the hits isn't the one for sale at all .

Well I know it sounds weird , but I just can't hear myself .
Not a problem normally , but on a rally , it's just so bloody loud .
I bought a 6x10 primarily for the really loud gigs , and sometimes it's a stuggle at times .
You'll unlikely to have a 5 way monitor mix , so it's 2 way , and do it as best fits (probably for the drummer and singer) .
We've got a loud drummer with a DW kit that I swear is twice as loud as his old Pearl , and I'm between him and guitarist with a half stack blasting away .
Just need more headroom on the amp , so an upgrade , or a power amp run off the head for the few loud gigs will probably do .

Paul .

Local bike rally , 6th or 7th year in a row we've done it .
Big PA run by my mate . Good support band .
3 of the guys do a prog offshoot with another couple , so they went on 2nd , with us other 2 coming up for the last hour and a half .
Bloody loud as usual . Bit a farting noise when I detuned to a low C for one song , unsure if its the speaker or the amp . I suspect my Eden WT400 probably reached it's limit , as at times all 3 clip lights were on .
I'm probably gonna sell some gear and either buy a CA-9 or a DB750 , that should sort it . Money I havn't got though - ho hum .
Bloody cold in the marquee , as the first 5 or 6 songs I couldn't get the fingers to do what they should .

Corker of a gig though - gotta love those rallys .

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1226705' date='May 10 2011, 08:47 PM']How does a graphite neck stop a tuner being knocked?[/quote]
It doesn't , that's not what I said .
It gets knocked in the bag , as I said , but in a case , the tuning of a graphite neck I've found to be more stable that a wooden neck .

This thread has weaved slightly , and I've gone with it .
Protection in a gigbag is never as good as a case , and this can put the tuning out - this is what I meant .
The only way around this , is to go headless .

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1225919' date='May 10 2011, 10:06 AM']I once worked a gig with a piano player who only played in C but changed the tuning on his keyboard for every song. Needless to say, I didn't play with him twice.[/quote]
I played in a function band once with one of those . He wasn't from out King Lynn way by any chance ?

On the tuning issue - get a graphite necked bass . Mine only goes out slightly if it gets a knock in the gigbag . But I swear , when it was in a case , it was never ever out of tune - not once . Hot stage lights , cold outside barn dance , who cares - still in tune .

Guy Pratt mentions in his book , that his Status was in his mum's barn or something , for like years . Took it out , and it was still in tune .

Yes

I know you said no trades , but I see that you've sold pretty much everything apart from the Burninator .

Do you fancy a trade with a boxed Korg G5 synth pedal + £20 your way for the Burninator ?

[quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' post='1222374' date='May 6 2011, 04:59 PM']The guy at Eden customer support said,"I'd go with the 2x10xst at 8 Ohms, it has slightly more bottom than the xlt and will complement the 4x10 perfectly.[/quote]
That's a combination that has been mentioned alot over on Talkbass . A popular one by all accounts .
I was going to go down this route , but ended up with a 610 instead .
As stated , make it a 8ohm 210 with the 4ohm 410 , and all the speakers will be pumping out the same .

[quote name='TPJ' post='1219231' date='May 3 2011, 09:50 PM']It may only be roots and fifths but it's ALL about the groove. Get it right and you'll be dancing on the stage. It aint as easy as you think [/quote]
+1
I did around 6 years on and off from around 17 yrs old , and it was good grounding .
It's pretty much all feel (as I found it) , especially the Western swing , or maybe the Outlaw stuff (Waylon Jennings etc) .
If it's Country and Irish , it's unlikely to be of the Ricky Scaggs frantic pace .
Just enjoy it , as if it's a proper Irish boozer , prepare for a great night . They'll love the band , forgive you for almost anything , and likely to be well hammered by the end . If they've got a switched on drummer , then you're set .

Just enjoy it mate , I guarantee it by the 2nd set you'll be in full swing .

You will let us know how it went I hope ?

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1216436' date='May 1 2011, 11:33 AM']They come highly recommended by Victor Wooten...[/quote]
Then when he has a gig in Norway , and the airline have lost them , he has to do the gig with a Marcus Miller scrunchie

I'm surprised this has lasted the day . Great price - don't really need it , or I would .

Free bump .

For me , it's

Status Stealth
Vigier Passion greenburst that was on Ebay last year (got to track down the seller)
Markbass synth pedal

As per usual , this is all down to funds

A Stealth , is around 7lbs I believe . On my list - just need the 2K though .
A popular upgrade is from the 2 band to the S2 3 band circuit . Worth a look , but beware - major GAS (I've been down there twice) . It's like Mecca to a lot on here .

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1202424' date='Apr 17 2011, 10:32 AM']Essex virgins[/quote]
Bit optimistic , don't you think . Is this a classic oxymoron ?

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1197411' date='Apr 12 2011, 10:00 PM']While this thread is still getting a huge audience, can I mention my mint vintage sunburst '62 P is up for sale. A beauty or what?

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I need to see the neck pocket first , or I'm just taking your word for it .