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[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='279461' date='Sep 8 2008, 08:00 AM']First reply to all threads about dating basses should always involve someone saying take it somewhere nice.[/quote] +1, though you have to warn that the conversation may be a bit wooden.

My gf is brilliant. First she says "don't sell that bass rig or bass, you'll regret it later" and then she says "what do you want for your birthday? I have no idea what to get you." So, I have an idea. Up to about £180 to spend apparently, and i fancy a synth pedal. I quite like the EHX Microsynth but wondered if there's anything else that's better for similar dosh? I have next to no clue here coz I don't spend enough time looking into them. I guess the Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer isn't out yet and is out of my price league?

[quote name='andyonbass' post='278048' date='Sep 5 2008, 05:27 PM']There's been some interest on another thread regarding the new Hartke LH500 heads, I've recently acquired one that I could bring along if its not too late to include in the poll, and enough people wanted to have a go?[/quote] I've tried adding you but it won't let me. Feck it. I'll ask a mod type person...

[quote name='andyonbass' post='278028' date='Sep 5 2008, 05:02 PM']I'll see about bringing the LH500 to the SE bash, if anyone wants a go, depending on transport arrangements[/quote] This will incur the wrath of those in the SE bash rigs poll but I'd love to see/hear one...

[quote name='bremen' post='277996' date='Sep 5 2008, 04:30 PM']Wonder what sort of quality valve they use in it though?[/quote] I suppose that is a nice easy thing to change tho. Still dead interested in the LH1000. I was comparing its features to the Ashdown Little Giant (coz both are 2x 500W power amps) but the Ashdown loses on at least three counts: 1. lack of ability to bridge the power amps 2. lack of valve 3. lack of availability still Obviously the Hartke is bigger and heavier but I'd choose it based on "bridgeability" alone. EDIT - yes, I am comparing chalk and cheese, I know!

[quote name='fretmeister' post='277965' date='Sep 5 2008, 04:06 PM']there was a Mark Bass 1x15 Jeff Berlin combo on sale here - might still be.[/quote] That would be my choice I think

Hmmmmmm..... <Ponders> I know that I need to save a fair bit for my next Status, but it's also not a secret what I want...

[quote name='mrhectic' post='277902' date='Sep 5 2008, 03:13 PM']im i right in saying if it goes into the red, it means to turn it down a bit or the speaker will blow?[/quote] Nope. It does f*** all if reports are to be believed. It's meant to help set your input gain at the right level (i.e. just below going into the red). It won't blow your speaker the second it goes into the red but you may get some preamp distortion. Most people say it's as helpful as a chocolate teapot tho....

Er, so the point was that yes you can get stiffer pots...

My knob is stiff all the time. Erm, the volume control on my Retroactive, that is.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' post='275426' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:03 PM']Typical, last night's gig wedding in a well known Castle near Tadcaster. Asked nicely for our promised food early, they brought us 1 sandwich each (ie 2 slices of bread cut into 4) and a bowl of chips for us all.[/quote] I hate gigs like that, especially weekday ones after a day at work.

You can use the volume on your bass to turn down tho.. That will help But, yes, pedantry aside it would actually put me off too.

Haven't had a chance to listen yet Al, I'll let you know tonight!

Cheers Dave, will check them out tonight. Good idea

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='277626' date='Sep 5 2008, 10:01 AM']I think we'll need some 250gauge strings and a 160" scale length to keep that tuning! We can then pick a note each for the chord at the end, it'll be grrrreat![/quote] I'll take the "top" C

[quote name='MuseMatt' post='277601' date='Sep 5 2008, 09:37 AM']pics of that bellamyesque thing! [/quote] I'll dig one out if I can find one, I may only have the prints.. (My lil sis made it for me as part of her portfolio of stage costumes...)

I've worn some hideous shirts, and I have a Matt Bellamy-esque costume with big red sleeves, collar and tails which is awesome. So, silly clothes sometimes, yes.

[quote name='Rayman' post='277583' date='Sep 5 2008, 09:16 AM'][size=5][font="Impact"]REVELATION[/font][/size] I rehearsed last night with the band, and decided to try the afore mentioned sad face on the graphic, boost the mids etc. Awesome sound, instantly!! I'm just knocked out. I'd tried all kinds of settings, but never got what I wanted from the amp, to the point where I put it up for sale thinking I'd never get what I wanted. A couple of pointers from you guys and I've got the perfect tone, the Norman Watt-Roy punch that I was after. Thanks to all the above comments, it was, needless to say, very very useful in the end. Anyone else with a graphic they can't suss out, or get the sound they want from, try the sad face, not the smiley face I expected to use. Boost the mids, the mids are your friend. So between the Lakland DJ, Fender Jazz and the Trace, I've all of a sudden got the sound I wanted live, in spades.[/quote] Brilliant news!

[quote name='escholl' post='277426' date='Sep 4 2008, 10:45 PM']err....i think i know what you're going to say, but, why is that?[/quote] Me too...

[quote name='Hamster' post='277499' date='Sep 5 2008, 12:45 AM']I'm up for that - we could have a go at this little tune I discovered [/quote] Awesome. I lost count of the number of ledger lines tho.

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='277175' date='Sep 4 2008, 04:27 PM']when will you be doing a What's Hot/What's Not list re. cabs?[/quote] When I decide who I'm listening to the most Only kidding. Will have a chat to the other organisers and we'll prob make the definitive list a week before if everyone's cool with that?

I put these up for recycling about 9 months ago but circumstances forced me to withdraw. This time they really have got to go: 2 seater sofa, armchair and a poof. No, not one of those ones. Green, very comfy. Not this nicest things to look at and certainly not in the best nick but they're dry, clean and free to the first person who rocks up with a van! Might be getting rid of an Ikea wardrobe too...

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='276700' date='Sep 4 2008, 08:41 AM']I might as well bring the GB head too, it fits in the gig bag.[/quote] Excellent, I don't think we have one of those on the list and it's a "must hear" for a lot of people

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='276649' date='Sep 4 2008, 12:38 AM']As many of us have active basses the question is irrelevant. Yes I do use the tone controls on my active basses. Sometime I use them alot, sometime I dont use them at all. Depends on the gig, songs, venue, what mood I am in, time of the month etc.....[/quote] + the 1