BigAlonBass

I was going to offer a Peavey Max 700 with some cash, but I've just stopped slobbering over the Bass long enough to see you already have an Ampeg behind it.

[quote name='ezbass' post='959096' date='Sep 17 2010, 08:24 AM']Ask him to use Thai Sticks [url="http://www.jhs.co.uk/regaltip.html"]http://www.jhs.co.uk/regaltip.html[/url] (near the bottom of the page). These significantly reduce the volume without altering the sound of the drums or requiring a change in technique. Amongst others the great Manu Katche uses these.[/quote]

+1 for these. A Drummer from the band I was in about three years ago actually bought these himself! He thought he was too loud in the rehearsal room, so these were an easy way of holding the volume back, without having to alter his technique. Back to normal sticks for a gig, and our collective ears thanked him for it.

You won't be sorry. I bought one of these last year, and if it got stolen/broken/lost, I'd have another one tomorrow.

[quote name='mpjsols' post='952352' date='Sep 10 2010, 11:37 PM']I have been invited into an Elvis tribute band and we are covering this song, and I have a nightmare trying to hear the bass line, I cannot work it out, I think its a bit more than root notes but cant work it out, anyone done this and what did you use, U can't find anything that works well and its really bugging me! Appreciate any help![/quote]
Stick "cc rider" into the youtube search box, and you get him singing it at the opening of one of his concerts. You can hear the Bass clearly, and it's practically all simple runs from the root note most of the time. I played this in a Covers Band back in the day, did exactly this, and got compliments on how authentic it sounded.

[quote name='ezbass' post='952053' date='Sep 10 2010, 05:36 PM']Should have been replaced immediately as not fit for purpose. This is shoddy and you should name names and bring the force of BC to bear.[/quote]
He did. In post #7.

[quote name='tino' post='949780' date='Sep 8 2010, 07:18 PM']Thanks

Anyone any idea on the Ampeg gear????

Thanks[/quote]
A Bass Player I know in a local Blues Band has just paid £300 for a B2 combo, and thinks he got a bargain. No idea how much the 2x10 would be worth, but I've just sold my Ampeg 4x10 for £200. Hope this helps a bit.

On a local Music Site that I frequent, most of the "Drummer Wanted" Ads actually stipulate 'no electronic kits' in the posts. Admittedly, it's a Rock-orientated forum, but it seems that a lot of people are starting to feel the same way that you (and I) do. Nothing beats the sound or feel of an acoustic kit moving some air for us to lock in with. (IMHO)

[quote]ps. this is patently not a custom instrument, it's just what's written on the truss cover OK![/quote]

It must have been something they stuck on all of them, because my old Vester Clipper has the same thing written on it. Still nice Basses, though.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='925355' date='Aug 15 2010, 09:35 AM']From information about a Harmony H22 bass.

[url="http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/H22.php"]http://www.vintageguitars.org.uk/H22.php[/url]



Really? That's not what I've heard.[/quote]
I only wish the people that write this sort of tosh were actually there to play the same Basses I did. I'd love to be 13/14 years old, and starting off again with the type of equipment there is on sale these days. I'm constantly astounded at the levels of finish, etc. that are available for much less (in real terms) than I paid back then. [i]Young'uns today-don't know they're born-I remember when it was all fields round here........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz[/i]

Careful!!! My anti-virus software blocked a "Trojan Horse" Virus attempt when I opened the picture attachment!!!

[quote name='tiffen' post='914282' date='Aug 3 2010, 09:05 PM']Hi All,
I have only now noticed that during the bass solo of Alright Now by Free there is a run up half way through the solo. I have bought the Tab book music for this and its not been transcribed. I have been trying to make out whats going on but cant quite get it. Does anyone no what notes are playing to create the small run up?[/quote]

Which bit do you mean? Pick some numbers from this, and it'll give us a clue.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR2V60yLIaw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR2V60yLIaw[/url]

Unfortunately, the Forum Rules say you must state a price, as Auctions aren't allowed.

P.M. sent. (Probably too late, but you never know)

[quote name='Marky L' post='895313' date='Jul 15 2010, 07:57 AM']Surely, what goes on tour stays on tour???? You never know who could be reading this![/quote]
Precisely!!! The Statute of Limitations probably hasn't run out on some of the stuff that I've done in the past.......and the Wife sometimes reads this over my shoulder.

Really chuffed that all went well, mate. I'll keep an eye out for the Band playing in future, and I'll pop along to slaver all over your Rig!

Well? You're back now.....how did it go?

Where abouts is the Gig? I'm at Nikhs in Blyth, which is around your area, so I could probably catch your Band between sets.

[quote name='stevebasshead' post='879090' date='Jun 27 2010, 06:58 PM']4x10 now sold [/quote]
I got home, lifted it out of the Van, and the Wife said "Oh, isn't it a pretty one?" SCORE! Nice to meet you, Steve.

I have to agree. It annoys me when I look at a picture of a Bass "upside down" from my perspective. I much prefer to see it as I would from an audience point of view, as if it was being played in front of me. I don't like the look of the logo on "redneF" Basses!

You could probably do with spelling 'attitude' correctly as well.

A better Bass than I have at the moment.

Quick Google for Double Guitar Strap brought this and a few more up.

[url="http://www.darestrap.com/"]http://www.darestrap.com/[/url]

[quote name='Musicman20' post='848977' date='May 26 2010, 10:05 PM']The main problem is now I feel very apprehensive joining other covers bands.[/quote]
Don't be. Stick around Ginger Gits for a while, read the threads, and you'll soon find out that the "Losers" are few and far between. (We name and shame them as well.) Don't let your experiences with a bunch of tosspot Wannabees put you off. It's great up here. man!

Quick edit for afterthought:-
Stop telling everyone how great your Gear is, and how wonderful you are. It might be, and you might be, but it comes across as pretty arrogant reading. "Good Gear and loads of experience" sounds so much better. Just my two pennorth about the Geordie mindset.

[quote name='Bassistist' post='842896' date='May 20 2010, 10:35 AM']Would you send the bass to germany???[/quote]
You've already asked once, and he replied. Read the reply, then PM him.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='842741' date='May 20 2010, 01:24 AM']Me too. I wonder if they've smelt a rat given how many registrations they've had in a short space of time.[/quote]

Nope - it's run by one lad on his own, who works in an NHS Theatre. They've had quite a few emergencies recently, so he's been working overtime a lot, and just collapsing into bed when he gets home. If he gets a chance, he logs on during work hours on his posh phone, and ok's the registrations. Don't panic, everybody's welcome.