Merton

[quote name='ste_m3' post='31952' date='Jul 15 2007, 12:33 AM']euurrrghhhh that 810! this is cringey, Do you think me 'rents will believe me if i tell them itll be an investment in me?[/quote] Yes. Absolutely. Please buy it before I do

[quote name='slaphappygarry' post='31583' date='Jul 13 2007, 09:53 PM']once up to speed its a pretty simple tune but, IMHO, it gets MURDERED live from bands that play it way too fast. Sit back on it, muse don't play it any faster live. G[/quote] +1. I've seen and heard some awful versions. Take it easy, relax and it's a piece of piss

[quote name='bobpalt' post='30395' date='Jul 11 2007, 06:56 PM']...but the thing that peeved me was that the Trace brochure clearly showed that it was possible to stack the cab on top of the combo, which would have made for a lovely, compact stack, but you can't! I thought because it was described as a compact cab, it was, in some way smaller than a normal 2 x 10?[/quote] Fair point. I think it's just "compact" coz it's a 2x10 to be honest!! IIRC the old Trace catalogues did similar silly things. Maybe they're put together by someone with no idea at all.

I'm not surprised or amazed and don't think it's really that shocking. The old Trace stuff was the same, as is the Ashdown stuff. The cabs are generally deeper for the bass response, combos are a compromise between portability and tone. All the Trace cabs are deeper than their combos I'm afraid.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='25576' date='Jul 1 2007, 12:34 PM']Shame you can't make it as this was your idea! We'll put up a cardboard cut-out of you in your honour [/quote] Sounds like a plan

[quote name='obbm' post='21194' date='Jun 21 2007, 07:57 AM']At £10 per head, 10 is the break even point so it looks like its a go. There are still a few other locals who haven't signed up yet - Merton? Walbassist? Wildman? plus some in London expressed an interest. It's a quick 40-minute train ride to Guildford and a 5-minute walk from the station.[/quote] Hi guys, sorry I've been so quiet, the last few weeks have been manic at work and gigging so barely been on here. Unfortunately both dates are out for me coz of gigs or weddings but have a good one (looks like the 18th has been chosen anyway)! I'll definitely make the next one, promise...

[quote name='Musky' post='25559' date='Jul 1 2007, 11:43 AM']To be fair, most of those suggestions are just simple basslines - which doesn't make them crap per se. A crap bassline IMHO is one that actually detracts from a song.[/quote] +1. Or something which is out of time or out of tune (which is unforgiveable thesedays!). Simple basslines are effective supporting other parts of the music, ook they may be boring but they're not by default "crap"

Er, early Ashdowns used Celestions (my old MAG cab had 'em and the Klystrons did), but all the Blueline speakers are made in Italy to Ashdwon specs, the name of the comapny has escaped me for a second tho. Don't know if the ABM series (as opposed to the original Klystrons) came out before or after the Blueline speakers tho.

[quote name='s_u_y_*' post='20519' date='Jun 19 2007, 11:52 PM']Anyways, I'm surprised Gibson keep sending BGM stuff to review. I don't think I've ever seen a Gibson bass get more than a 3 star rating. I really liked the "Aches and Pains" article. I've been having a bit of lower back problems from carrying my gear around London. Osteopathy sounds life fun... [/quote] Yeah, that was good. Chiropractic care has transformed my left arm from a (random) jibbering wreck of pain into perfection. Osteopathy is more about muscles, chiropractic is about the bones and alignment, therefore allowing the nerves the room to operate correctly. And it all helps

Bought some strings, even my credit card being frozen for no apparent reason didn't stop a might fine smooth transaction, cheers!

[quote name='dlloyd' post='17874' date='Jun 14 2007, 08:55 PM']Mar 1999 Introduction of 12-band series (GP12X preamp) July 2000 General redesign of Trace amps: Introduction of new 7-band series (promising real world prices); Introduction of new 12-band series; Introduction of V8 Amp; redesign of the Commando combos 2000 to 2001 Manufacture of some amps moved to asia. Dec 2001 Gibson stops production of Trace Elliot amps, rebadging some as Gibson amps[/quote] Awesome post, nice one! The one Q I have is about the Gibson era 12-band stuff - were there really 2 versions of it?? Also, i swear I remember being at uni in my first year when the Gibson buy-out was announced, but that was Oct/Nov 1999.... How my brain is muddled

[quote name='dlloyd' post='17759' date='Jun 14 2007, 06:13 PM']The SMC 7 band range came out in January 1998. Gibson acquired Trace in October 1998. Yours is a pre-Gibson design and built under Gibson ownership. The Gibson ownership is unlikely to have had any effect whatsoever on the quality of the amps built by the time yours was.[/quote] You're right. I got me dates muddled up. Sorry!

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='17693' date='Jun 14 2007, 04:45 PM']Cheers Mert, will do mate - ill have some live photo's to show you all after the gig too![/quote] Oh, another thing. Steve the soundman is awesome. And Dan the lighting guy is too. Hooray!

[quote name='eude' post='17666' date='Jun 14 2007, 04:18 PM']Hey guys, As I've mentioned numerous times over in bassworld, I've finally decided to sell on my Trace Elliot combo for something lighter and more compact. I'm pretty much already set on what I'm going to replace it with, however I'm not really sure what it's worth. I'm probably going to end up trading it in, as the basschat marketplace has been a bit slow of late. Could anyone offer me some advice as to what it's worth?... It's a Trace Elliot 7215 SMC 300W 15" Combo. I'm pretty sure I got it new in 99 and it's pre-gibson, however I might be wrong.. Here's a few pics >> [attachment=685:amp.jpg] [attachment=686:frontPanel.jpg] Here's the all important serial number too >> [attachment=687:serial.jpg] It's seen very very light use, never been even near halfway volume-wise, and only been gigged a few times, only recently too. It's in almost immaculate condition bar a couple of scratches on the metal grill. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Eude[/quote] Made in March 1999 (399 on the end of the serial) so pre-Gibson design and build, yes. Price? Not sure. About £300 maybe, poss £400? God knows, I'm useless at pricing things.

+1. We use them for various bits of PA gear for the function band, cracking to deal with on the phone and in the store. Croydon is at least!

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='17616' date='Jun 14 2007, 02:57 PM']Hi Guys N Gals, This is really for all the London based members, but anyone who is in London this friday is open to this. Im playing at the Clapham Grand in London on friday, 15th june, from 8pm. It is possibly the biggest gig I have ever played, at a very good venue that has previously hosted acts such as Oasis and Razorlight. It would fantastic if anyone can come along, ill happily have a ber and a chat afterwards as its a great chance to meet other bassworlders. We need a decent crowd as we are having some professional photography done and Natalie has a load of spare tickets going, so im really trying to find out if anyone fancies coming down tomorrow night? Might even let you have a bash on my gear too! Will be bringing my Jazz and my Hartke Rig, which includes my new AKG WMS 400 wireless which is fantastic. Address is: The Grand, 21-25 St John's Hill Clapham Junction London SW11 1TT PM for directions if needed. Tickets are £8 on the door, or £6 reserved via Natalie's website - [url="http://www.natalielong.co.uk"]www.natalielong.co.uk[/url]. If you email Natalie, via her website, you might be able to negotiate a discount as she is trying to flog tickets on the cheap, so I reckon you can get them for £4. Once again, its going to be the biggest gig ive done with natalie so far, and im really looking forward to it. If any London based Basschatters can make it, id love to meet you and would be awesome if you can support us! Cheers Luke[/quote] As I've already said, good luck dude! it's a cracking venue, I play there a fair bit and love it. Air con makes it a bit chilly during sound checks tho!! Would love to come but am off to the IoW to play a wedding so will have to miss out :-( Say "Hi" to Paula from Feedme if she's about (er, it's Mert from Cengiz... That'll confuse her). Tip: Good Morning Vietnam is just about 20 seconds form the Grand, best place for a meal between soundcheck and giggage. Really good value, don't be greedy and get start and big main coz you'll never finish it all!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='17534' date='Jun 14 2007, 12:28 PM']Exactly - it's an Italian name, like Bergantino - stress on the penultimate syllable. Is Aguilar pronounced the Spanish way or anglicised? And Alembic is a.LEM-bik, I believe. How do you say Skjold? Alex[/quote] The one that confuses me is Mark Bass.

[quote name='Alpha-Dave' post='17471' date='Jun 14 2007, 11:24 AM']Comfort strapp, it's great![/quote] [quote name='obbm' post='17494' date='Jun 14 2007, 11:38 AM']+1, with Schaller Straplocks[/quote] I use the Overwater strap, basically the same thing I think. Does the Comfort Strap have suspension coz the OW one does? And Schaller straplocks are an absolute must.

[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='16859' date='Jun 13 2007, 01:35 PM']am i bothered that it is made in china, no cos it works didn't cost the earth and i trust that it being designed in the UK that they are sensible enough to spec the components accordingly.[/quote] Exactly. Ultimately if it's designed and made well, it doesn't matter where they put it together. I think I missed a big point in my previous post - [quote]Made in China also gets read as "components sourced in China"[/quote] should have added [quote]mistakenly.[/quote] Again, going back to my day job, there is a model of "next generation" set top boxes in production at the mo in Western Europe, Eastern Europe and China, and it's the Western European plant which is screwing everything up in manufacture, not the other two.

[quote name='Muppet' post='17054' date='Jun 13 2007, 05:11 PM']I have one - with J retro fitted. Mutts nutts it is. [/quote] This picture proves it's the sexiest bass ever. Except for my Status Retroactive They sound gorgeous. I want one. But I also want a Bob Glaub P bass in the same colour scheme as this.

[quote name='dabootsy' post='17126' date='Jun 13 2007, 06:56 PM']Moral buy a good strap and a good case I am considering having it repaired if I can find a good luthier or I may sell at the right price[/quote] Moral is down let the [Bowler Hat] of a keyboard player near your bass. Sheeyat. Glad it survived the first scare! It's still a gorgeous bass