oldslapper

Basschat's finest! Liam bought my LMII & 4x8 rig. Not only came over and collected but picked up and brought to my door an amp I bought off RhysP....a legend. thanks. Nice Steve Harris P by the way!! John

[quote name='Jigster' post='1001812' date='Oct 26 2010, 10:11 PM']wondering how much it's worth, if it's the original one he used, and if any one in the audience is daft enough to make a swipe for it!![/quote] So Chris, do you feel you are any more enlightened?? ........................................Did I mention the Ashdown amp in the background by the way??? I had a lovely conversation on here....very nice chap (Oldslapper was his name I think)....obviously knows his stuff, very handsome and talented by all accounts.......unlike Macclar apparently..??!! John

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1005016' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:16 PM']That's what I love about these threads about gear, very informative....thanks [/quote] Any time dude.

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1005015' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:15 PM']Looks like it.[/quote] That's what I love about these threads about gear, very informative....thanks

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1005014' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:15 PM']Cool, didn't know he used Ashdown?[/quote] Looks like it.

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1005013' date='Oct 29 2010, 12:14 PM']Yes, just checked you tube "Jet" and round about 2:10-14, definitely Ashdown head can be seen....you were right[/quote] Cool, didn't know he used Ashdown?

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1004875' date='Oct 29 2010, 10:34 AM']....anyone see an Ashdown head??.............. [/quote] Yes, just checked you tube "Jet" and round about 2:10-14, definitely Ashdown head can be seen....you were right

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1004796' date='Oct 29 2010, 09:29 AM']Slightly off to the right here, but did I see an Ashdown head, slightly to the right, behind Sir Macalar?[/quote] ....anyone see an Ashdown head??..............

[quote name='silddx' post='1004839' date='Oct 29 2010, 09:57 AM']Don't worry about it mate This happens three times a year on Basschat, it's the Battle of Britain with the sight-reading Spitfire pilots shooting the dirty and illiterate non-readers in their 109s. It's a good thing, everyone lets a bit of steam out their valves and it all calms down later and everyone is friends again, until four months later [/quote] I guess I'm Douglas Bader in a Spitfires then.....none of my posts leave me with a leg to stand on.

Slightly off to the right here, but did I see an Ashdown head, slightly to the right, behind Sir Macalar?

Denver bought a pre amp and pickup off me. Easy transaction, quick payment, thanks. John

Denver bought a pre amp and pickup off me. Easy transaction, quick payment, thanks. John

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='1003972' date='Oct 28 2010, 04:11 PM']In an originals scenario, I find being able to [i]write[/i] music down incredibly useful, especially if we've failed to record a rehearsal. If we jam out something pretty complicated, there's no danger of forgetting it because I can scribble it down in a few seconds. And obviously it then helps to be able to read it again afterwards. [/quote] This is a good point. The ability to write parts down has been enormously helpful at times. In 35 years of playing in "bands" though, I have rarely been presented with a score, the most recent was on a small tour this summer when I had no time to rehearse. It was very useful to be able to read then. If I was doing shows, or as someone else said, the rest of a band communicated as a whole with score, then not reading could be a handicap. Although Nigel gets away with it! Despite what I hear some people say.....reading music does NOT stifle your creativity maaaan...in my experience it enhances your vocabulary, and after all, are we not all trying to communicate......oooh, that was pretentious...get me!

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1002937' date='Oct 27 2010, 07:57 PM'] Congratulations on purchasing a cab that can produce brown notes![/quote]

Thanks guys, I'll give all the suggestions a go. Had worried about damp cloth Bill, but that's reassuring. John

Cleaning a recently acquired used PJ Briefcase, I noticed behind the grill was a bit grubby. Took the grill off and the driver cones are covered in dried mud.! Any ideas on how to clean it off? Whilst I'm happy with the sound of the combo, I don't think mud on the speakers is "helpful". Ta, John

Bought a used one here, took delivery last week. Sounds great, but every time I turn it off, it "farts". When I turn it back on it's fine and sounds great even "maxed out". And gigged it Saturday night and my usually fussy guitarists loved the sound. Contacted previous owner and Phil Jones, but had no replies. Anyone other briefcase owners had the same noise? Also I've taken the front grill off today to give it a bit of a clean as it looked a bit grubby, and noticed there's dried mud on the speakers....any ideas of how best to clean that off?? Thanks, John

La Bella Flats, Siggery Road?

Rob bought a Spector NS94. Very patient while I tried to sort out a machine head issue. Anyway great, easy transaction, good fella to deal with. Yeah Bob, gig was fun, as usual at Eli's. Cheers, john

Gigged my recently acquired Phil Jones briefcase last night. The quartet is made up of 2 guitarists, 1 singer and moi on DB. Playing mainly swing/Django stuff. Thought it might be a little under powered, so I was prepared for DI'ing in PA. But the little blighter rocked, loads of bottom end. I placed it against the wall, as suggested and it blew me away. Probably wouldn't be sufficient with a bigger band, with drums though. But clear precise sound.... A very happy slapper! John