Ian Savage

I've cut the elephant ears off my tuners so that they don't get knocked.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1377722694' post='2191006'] Anything with Squier on the headstock (apart from the original JV series). So easy to get a used version of the 'real thing', why bother with cheap copies. Bit like Japanese versions of a Harley - never taken very seriously [/quote] I like Squiers, and my Yamaha Virago

Signwriters etc will be able to provide you with a stick-on vinyl logo relatively cheaply.

Loves my Macs (mostly), me - I used a Powerbook G4 for live location recording for years and it never once let me down. If you can keep it as 'just' a recording machine (i.e. keep it off the web as much as possible, leave the Airport modem turned off, only install what you actually need for making music) you should find that it doesn't fall down, will run quickly and easily with any peripherals you see fit to connect to it, and has the added bonus of a sh!t-hot built-in audio engine. You'd get one of the last generation of Firewire-equipped Macs (personally a must to leave your outboard options open) relatively cheaply, max out the RAM and it should do you sterling service for years to come.

You're kidding? f*cking Mail...

Oh aye, neck-through with active electronics and all that shizzle, fo'sho

...apologies if this has been posted before, did a quick search but couldn't find it; pretty much sums up why I'll certainly be replacing my P when I need another four-string... http://christarry.com/my-p-bass-is-a-jedi-master.html

[quote name='hernandoitwt' timestamp='1376156897' post='2170387'] Cheers for all the replies guys, it's a nice bass but looking at the finances I think I will be moving it on after all. [/quote] Chap over here looking for a good, cheap bass: http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/497/a-good-low-cost-bass#latest

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1376391462' post='2173130'] My thoughts exactly! Looks like some DBS or VBA gear will have to find it's way to me then! Or just keep saving for the ellusive Laney Nexus I want! [/quote] *cough* might be selling a DBS7200 *cough*

Bugger, that means that the VBAs will only get pricier secondhand always wanted one, will probably never happen now...

[quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1375314324' post='2159787'] I had some little 8" Peavey wedges that clipped together a a pair which would have been perfect for what you want, can't remember the model number for sh*te now! I might come back to this thread tomorrow when i'm less full of wine... [/quote] Out of interest, stumbled upon these today which are the ones I remember having: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-Mini-Monitors-pair-/121157942331?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item1c35937c3b

I'm out I'm afraid, got me little 'un!

...I've done a little comment piece for the website I write for with a few opinions from successful PledgeMusic artists and my own 2p-worth, feel free to read and discuss: http://www.themidlandsrocks.com/?p=23167&preview=true Anyone here done, doing or looking at doing a crowdsourced release?

I don't think the OLPs had serial numbers / model designations as such, they were just low-cost Korean-made takes on the Stingray with various finishes, 4 or 5 strings and active or passive EQ as specced. Looks like they go for £100-150 on eBay, depending on spec and condition - if the one you've found is cheaper than that go for it!

Those look decent tuners (bound to be a step up from the snot-green tulip-types on yer average Epiphone SG), and if this is from the last four or five years it'll have Wilkinson hardware throughout. If I was in London I'd be all over that, either to rebuild or break for parts - someone DO IT!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1375616081' post='2163420'] They were advertised as being basswood. Or was it poplar? [/quote] Poplar, if memory serves.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1375613410' post='2163377'] I have known these things to be triggered by audience noise! [/quote] Yep, me too - mostly ridiculous, pointless devices. Frankly IMO if your venue is in a residential area, you're going to struggle to put on a full amplified band with a drummer; look for bands using electronic kits, source some acoustic acts or go disco/karaoke. Sorry, I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1375682743' post='2164098'] There are no bass amps on the Marshall website now - with the exception of the Lemmy special order item. [/quote] Bloody hell, you're right - not even a VBA! Might have done well to hold off selling one of mine

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1375596187' post='2163192'] I used to have a Marshall 2x15 rig back in the 80s. I think the main reason they get dismissed for bass kit is because they stick the stuff together with Pritt stick. [/quote] I wouldn't rely on one of the MBs, but the DBSeseses I'm rocking right now seem pretty much bullet-proof

[quote name='Bassclef' timestamp='1375611933' post='2163339'] If an ad says "Christian bass player wanted" do they feel they have to say things like "Promise you won't get cross if I don't quite nail the line"? [/quote] I totally would if I was sharp enough to come up with that.