gjones

Maybe they're looking for something that ticks all the boxes like the Ibanez Promethean did, which became a classic amp pretty quickly. The MiBass and the little giants etc haven't.

[quote name='SteveK' timestamp='1358798181' post='1945296'] Ok, I've got to ask... what is 'Post Rock'? [i]'Slow melodic themes', 'Seemingly ambiguous chords'[/i], you've got me interested. I'm an old geezer who doesn't get out much - humour me... any youtube links? [/quote] I looked up wikipedia and they weren't very helpful (rock instruments used to create a soundscape or timbre) but mentioned Tortoise. This is Tortiose and they're quite groovy [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfb58eB5oAA[/media] And I like the video too.

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1358644142' post='1942865'] that looks...alarmingly simple... :S one of the things I like most about the MiBass was the sweep-able frequencies, along with the hi and lo mid controls. Will have to see what they have done to it. [/quote] Yes, I agree, it looks like it's been simplified for dummies. I have to say, that because there was no manual with my amp or downloadable online, it took me a while to figure out the semi parametric way the amp worked. But once I did I loved it. Why simplify it? All they need is a decent instruction manual.

Sausages do so why not strings? I can see where you're coming from.

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1193141469' post='78244'] Snap. The house rig in whistlebinkies in Edinburgh is Ashdown and I've never heard it sound decent. [/quote] [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1193183730' post='78620'] thats cos its wistlebinkies, the most amazing band in the world ever could play in there and we would all come out and wonder why nothing had sounded decent. bannermans has one too, last time i was in there last week the idiot on PA had the whole PA too loud, hurt my ears for no good reason and couldn't hear and definition on anything but the kick and snare. I've managed to avoid playing both so far. Cab Vol is pretty sweet, the PA subs are under the stage so you can literally feel your playing. However when you play cab vol you bring you own amp, which i did, which wasn't an ashdown, so i digress [/quote] Up until recently I would have agreed but WBs have got rid of the sh*tty Ashdown MAG 4x10 and replaced it with a Ampeg SVT Classic 410 which sounds great combined with the Ashdown MAG 600 they have and my Jazz. Played there the other day and they were putting an Ampeg PF500 through it which didn't sound quite as good.

Just checked a set of DR Hi Beams and Fat Beams and they definitely look like yours and have the taper at the headstock end on the E string. The Hi Beams have less tension than the Fat Beams. I prefer the Hi Beams because they are easier to play. They are expensive but excellent strings. Edit : more info on DRs here - http://bassemporium.com/?p=4444

Are you talking about the scratchplate? If you are, there shouldn't be any electrical noise from it as it's plastic. When you remove the scratchplate and plug your bass in can you reproduce the noise? Maybe it's the scratchplate moving against the neck pickup when you rub it, which may have a loose connection?

I've never experienced the fabled Ashdown woolly sound. I've used Peavey, Hartke, Fender, TC Electronics etc but the best sound I ever had was from my old EB 150 Ashdown combo. I liked the EB sound so much, I then bought an ABM 500 head which was great but sounded better through my TC electronic 2x12 than through the ABM Neo 1x15 that I bought to pair up with it. I've now bought the new Ashdown MiBass class D head which is semi parametric so you can choose the frequencies to boost or cut. Which I play through a 1x15 with a Eminence Kappalite speaker fitted. There's definitely nothing woolly about that combination.

I noticed that on the Fender website. They went from Squier affinity to Vintage Modified, missing out the Standard. Sounds like a Fender business decision. Edit : But Reidys may have some. Is antique burst the colour you wanted [url="http://www.reidys.com/index.pl?submit=View_PLU&PLU=1702"]http://www.reidys.co...ew_PLU&PLU=1702[/url]

I don't drink and play but I know a few who seem to see a gig as a way to finance a drinking session. I used to play with a guy who developed a serious problem after touring around the UK and europe for years. The low point was when he was so drunk he sh*t himself in the back of the van (not nice). That was the last time he played with me.

[quote name='DaveFry' timestamp='1358637753' post='1942779'] Some New Agers claim that tuning to A = 432 Hz is better for us than 440 Hz Of course they have dug up all sorts of ancient evidence to support their claim . There is loads about it on the 'net if you search for 432 hz tuning . Stuff like this ; [url="http://www.omega432.com/music.html"]http://www.omega432.com/music.html[/url] and [url="http://www.carnaval.com/music432/"]http://www.carnaval.com/music432/[/url] - Can't find a " shrugs shoulders " emotcion - [/quote] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]The connection of Stonehenge to the 25,920 year orbital procession of the equinox and the number 432 is obvious.[/size][/font][/color] Hippy, pseudo scientific, twiddle twaddle!

[quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1358597850' post='1941890'] I have thought of that, might give it a try later, will be interesting. [/quote] Try some firm foam under the bridge. That's what Bob Babbit used to do to get that 'dunk' sound.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1358609731' post='1942156'] what a sad way of thinking about this girls vid. she a great bassist imo.. i really cant understand why your so negative about it..? [/quote] You're right, she is very good it's true. I'm just a grump. But this guys only got 2,600 views (ok, granted he's not ginger). [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CoIBgkxG7Y[/media]

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1358607220' post='1942112'] There's a million, spotty, overweight, ginger, teenage boys, who can play as good (or better) than this. They will continue to record playalong videos in their bedroom and post them on Youtube. But nobody will ever watch them........... It's sad. [/quote] That Spanish girl is an Amateur. This is Eilidh McKellar. She has 56,280 hits on this video alone. Does she have those hits because she's a great player or because she's not a spotty ginger, overweight, teenage boy (read the comments to find out the answer to that question). She's now studying at Leeds and will soon be travelling to L.A. to record her first album. Oh and after Joe Bonamassa saw this video he invited her up to play with him at his London and Glasgow gigs. I feel sorry for that fat ginger kid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFb-J-hZIo

George Harrison used a Silver Series Stratocaster when they first came out. I have a Jazz Bass Silver Series. I had two proper Fender Jazzes at the time I bought it but fell in love with the Squier and sold the other two. Neck is thicker at nut ( 40mm ) and pickups are much beefier sounding.

There's a million, spotty, overweight, ginger, teenage boys, who can play as good (or better) than this. They will continue to record playalong videos in their bedroom and post them on Youtube. But nobody will ever watch them........... It's sad.

Roadworn maybe? Here's a review from basschat http://basschat.co.uk/topic/84943-fender-road-worn-jazz/page__p__1788769__hl__roadworn__fromsearch__1#entry1788769

I like.

'You're only as good as your drummer' - Me

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1358437283' post='1939143'] I Personally wouldn't worry about it. Theres much more important things going on in the world. [/quote] +1

1973 black Fender Jazz Bass with black blocked neck Hotpoint washing machine.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1358352687' post='1937606'] Or they might have one to sell and want to see how yours does. [/quote] That's why I watch. Or sometimes it's because I may be buying something similar, in the future, and want to see what prices they go for.

Some pretty basses on that site.

Thanks