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Hi all, planning on a big upgrade in a month or so. I'll probably be playing fretted and fretless electric, or electric and DB (if I get brave enough). So maybe thinking ahead and gettign a two channel amp would save a lot of hassle. Looking at 500W into 4ohms. I'm aware of LMK. EA Doubler seems a bit underpowered at 350W. I don't know anything about Aguilar AG500. What else is out there that might fit the bill and be available 2nd hand? Ideally, if I do end up with a DB, parametric EQ would be a plus to pin down feedback, but they don't seem too common. Thanks for your thoughts

[quote name='cocco' post='786267' date='Mar 25 2010, 09:15 PM']It's biggest problem and the only reason I tend to pick my jazz up over it is it's neck dive issues,[/quote] Be sure you can live with this. It drove me crazy.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='790014' date='Mar 29 2010, 09:56 PM']Well, I did it. My first double bass gig. Three 45 minute sets of jazz standards in a piano/sax/bass trio (the b******s made no concessions to my limted skills - I played faster and longer last night than I have since getting the bass in December!!!). Exhausting for me and my playing was not exactly radical but everyone was happy and was offered another gig on the strength of it. To be honest, I had the Wal with me but only turned to it for the last two tunes having started to get the beginnings of a blister on each hand. I have managed to avoid those developing. More importantly, no hand pain after the fact - a bit sore (like if you have been shifting bricks or something) but, after a nights sleep, no problems. Technique was not perfect but whatever was wrong with it, I wasn't doing any harm. Lots to think about, to process and more learning points that I can count but, quiet victories, I did it.[/quote] Big congratz to you. Inspiring for us types who are sniffing around but haven't made the big jump yet.

Man, this is depressing. Any other suggestions for Dublin? Anywhere worth a visit in the North West? Wanting to try out some fivers.

Great price. Seems to have everything the RH450 has, but you get a free cab? Or am I missing something?

[quote name='cheddatom' post='785801' date='Mar 25 2010, 01:34 PM']There's no point to "three strikes and you're out" if you don't tell him he's struck![/quote] Unless he's a massive talent, line up a replacement, then sack him. Don't wait for the next screw up.

[quote name='The Funk' post='785779' date='Mar 25 2010, 01:18 PM']Oh, just something about where you should be looking: 1. Into the crowd - when you're vibing off their energy; 2. At your fellow band members - when you're vibing off how locked into the music you are; 3. At your fingers - when you're intensely focused on your playing (this one is overdone by most people); 4. Up at the ceiling - when the whole performance is taking you off onto a higher plane of consciousness.[/quote] lol at #4 Great advice. I'll only add, don't be afraid to dress in stage gear! Even if it makes you feel like a prat. As said above, it's showbiz.

[quote name='neepheid' post='783145' date='Mar 23 2010, 10:15 AM']I played a Grabber alongside the G-3 and I have to say I wasn't blown away by the Grabber. Fair enough if you're trying to replicate something specific, but the G-3 was far and away the better sounding of the 2 less expensive basses Gibson issued at the time (and if I may say something else controversial, better than the Ripper as well).[/quote] I had a grabber 1 many years ago, and my strongest memory is of bad neck dive. Did you find this? Has real implications for giggability iyam.

[quote name='OldGit' post='783424' date='Mar 23 2010, 01:49 PM']Sounded Like they don't have parts. Are you expecting them to just play the right thing in the right places without a plan? That's tough for hornies to do. Unlike guitarists and bass players Horn players usually learn to play in ensembles where someone tells them exactly what to play. Sounds like your people need to sit down and work out the notes, runs and harmonies to do, in that song at least.[/quote] +1000

[quote name='Ruck' post='781980' date='Mar 21 2010, 07:32 PM']Its all about the Yamaha BB414!!!! Got mine new for £200 from GAK, the tones from this bass are simply great! check out all the reviews from Harmony Central. I know some people may find the bass odd looking but this is a seriously good bass to have.[/quote] Fancy the yammy 415 to match the old bb I've got. Must be black though, can't see me living with orange. Mind you, even cheap basses are dear in this part of the world.

[quote name='misrule' post='779935' date='Mar 19 2010, 04:01 PM']Just rang the customs helpline (0845 010 9000), to be certain. They said a bass taken to New York would be classed as a personal possession "so you shouldn't have a problem" bringing it back into the country. To avoid any doubt, they said you could get a receipt from customs at the airport before boarding your flight. Cheers Mark[/quote] Then the 'take a cheapie out and bring a good one back' scheme would depend on whether the outgoing receipt has a serial on?

I was in UK last week. Had a great time. Spent so much a good time I thought I had a loose connection on my sterling an all.

Miles Davis - kind of blue Paul Chambers on bass. Awesome.

[quote name='misrule' post='779794' date='Mar 19 2010, 02:01 PM']Your friend should be very careful. Customs staff are very good at guitar and bass spotting -- and have been since 1984 when they collared me. They know about makes, models and serial numbers, will ask for receipts and have the power to confiscate anything on which your pal might be evading import duty and tax. It will then belong to the Queen. Your pal will be free to bid for his former property at an auction in the Queen's warehouse, if he wishes. Meanwhile, your friend will be up in court -- or tried summarily in the C&E interview room, as happened to me. £120 fine and no guitar. They are wise to most ruses and target instrument cases. B*stards Cheers Mark[/quote] How do you protect yourself on the way back if you're legitimately bringing an instrument out there? I mean who has a receipt for a bass they've had ten years or whatever?

[quote name='51m0n' post='774723' date='Mar 14 2010, 09:45 PM']These are supposed to be the beans:- [url="http://www.quiklok.com/catalog/?p=productsMore&iProduct=30&sName=WS-540"]Quicklok WS-540[/url] Pretty expensive, but I know of at least one bassist who swears by them (under his Berg hs410 IIRC). I'd love to get one, but they are seriously not cheap![/quote] It doesn't even dare show you the price. Looks the biz tho.

I so want to do that. Can I skip the bit where you actually have to learn to play?

Waah... want one

[quote name='marvin spangles' post='775891' date='Mar 16 2010, 01:25 AM']Hey Fatgoogle do your self a favour and try a trip to Galway to Tom Barrett.[/quote] Is he the guy wth a shop upstairs down a little alley (off shop st I think?).

[quote name='henry norton' post='719326' date='Jan 20 2010, 05:44 PM']Fantastic - something clever and listenable at the same time. Why is Stanley Clarke being hero worshipped while this bloke is languishing on Youtube????[/quote] + 1 Great stuff. Made me smile. Thanks for the link.

[quote name='gerryk' post='759221' date='Feb 27 2010, 04:21 PM']A single "point me in the right direction" lesson from a great older bassist called Dave Fleming (who played for many years with jazz guitarist Louis Stewart),[/quote] Is Dave Fleming based in Dublin? Nice info btw, thanks.

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='761932' date='Mar 2 2010, 04:06 PM']I got mine from [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1408-AULLYY_AVVDDBBLLAAIINNBASS.html"]Bob Gollihur[/url]. He has an excellent reputation on TalkBass, and his service was pretty good, despite some cock ups at the factory.[/quote] Interesting to know. Did you have to wait long for delivery?

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='747823' date='Feb 16 2010, 10:26 PM']Can you keep me updated though, im planning to get ma second student DB to learn nicely on so if this is good, it might be worth the travel over.[/quote] Caught my eye too. At that price, looks as if it would be worth driving over. Haven't heard of anything like it over here yet. My problem is, I wouldn't know a good example in the shop from a bad one. I imagine the variation is huge? Wonder what a courier would charge?

[quote name='valere24' post='760807' date='Mar 1 2010, 03:01 PM']+1 - tried one in a shop on saturday. Quality finish, plays well. Decent B string. I would happily gig with it. It just sounded a bit cold to me if you compare it to more expensive and/or vintage instruments, but apart from that it's a good instrument.[/quote] Stick it through a valve thingy, VT1 etc?

[quote name='thepurpleblob' post='761569' date='Mar 2 2010, 10:07 AM']I wouldn't give yourself too hard a time. The fact that you obviously care enough to feel the way you do puts you a step above a lot of people.[/quote] +1 You can also get too uptight, and if you're not having a good time, the punters won;t either. So maybe a balance in there somewhere, efficient practice, then forget about it at the gig and just have a ball.

[quote name='silddx' post='759117' date='Feb 27 2010, 02:12 PM']You know what, I think you're right. I have a really busy life, but when I think of the time I waste because I feel I need to relax, I know I could be spending some of that time practicing. I think I'm going to develop a practice regime for myself. Sibob is absolutely right with that quote. I need to go back to basics and understand each song I have to play within its theoretical context. This may be the start of my regime.[/quote] Know exactly what you feel. I've been thinking about this one, and it seems to me there are different kinds of bum notes (not for the listener, obviously, but for the player). 1. There's the bum note where you went for the right note but missed it cos of jumping about or fingers not doing what they're told in general, or being in the dark. Solution - if it's jumping about, don't worry,; it's worth it. Good advice from the poster above, tho. If it's stiffness of fingers, practice / warm up. If it's being in the dark, get luminous side dots. 2. There's also 'deliberately' playing the wrong note. By that I mean, you thought it was the right one. Solution - learn or relearn the chord progression. This one happens to me when I forget the chords and get in the habit of just playing my line. 3. There's the bum note cos you've lost the place. Also, it can happen if something throws your concentration, like a new sound in the mix, or nerves or being pissed/stoned (shouldn't ever happen). Same solution as 2. If I've been thinking about this, it's cos I need to