darwin

Hi, I'm very tempted.... could you take a couple more shots of the two dings please.... Thanks.

We don't have bad gigs very often but when we do both guitarists get really stressed about it. I always say to them you need a bad gig every now and again to make you appreciate the good ones and keeps you on your toes.

Don't get stressed about it, I'm sure the next one will be a corker !!

[quote name='howieee' post='662700' date='Nov 23 2009, 02:28 PM']how should i go about wireing it in? plug it straight into the amp as i would normaly with my guitar lead? straight into the front.

bass>sansamp>amplifire?[/quote]

bass > sansamp > amp

plus if you need to there is the Di out to a PA

I got a dark brown Hohner Jack for my 18th birthday and played it for about 5 years. They never go out of tune and also if you've got a small car (I had a metro at the time) they will still fit across the boot in a standard guitar case...

I sold mine about 7-8 years ago and have always regretted it. I still keep an eye out for (a maple) one at a good price...

Hi,

I bought the programmable bass driver (i.e the single input version of the deluxe) for exactly the same reasons as you say.

I been trying out distortion/overdrive pedals over the last few years but didn't get on with any of them. This does exactly what I want i.e adding a bit of edge/drive to the sound without any fuzz or loss of clarity/tone etc.

I have 3 settings stored with increasing levels of drive up to mild overdrive - it's works great for me and I would recommend to anyone not wanting full on overdrive/distortion.

Darren

I had one of these a few years back. I loved the look and the the sound from it but sold it when I moved on to playing more modern material. I quickly I wished I'd never sold it....

Good luck with the sale !

I always avoid open strings unless I need to drink/scratch/adjust my amp etc. I've always felt I have less control over an open note than using a fretted alternative probably as I use a lot of damping/muting ?

I've been trying put more effort in to my 'performance' recently and to try interact more with the audience much more.

I got some (very rare) female attention on Saturday at a 21st birthday party. She was a very nice twenty-something and I'm 36, going grey and rather married but at least it looks like my efforts are working

We played at a wedding in a converted barn and were warned no smoke but the singer decided he knew best as it was haze not smoke.... half way through the second set the power goes off, fire alarm sounds and we all get evacuated. A few minutes later the fire brigade turn up and we get a bollocking from the venue owner. Luckily for us the couple saw the funny side of it !

Besides the slight interuption to the second set it was a very enjoyable gig, the crowd were up for it and the happy couple were just that... very happy !

Warwick Five String Active Rockbass in Natural

My attempt at a five string but I've never got on with it - only gigged once.

It's in 'as new' condition after been hung on my wall for 2 years with little use

Comes with a spare pack of Warick Red Label Strings

Absolute Music Solutions have these for £399
[url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...BASS&page=1"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...BASS&page=1[/url]

I've got the original packing for this - a box within a box.

You are welcome to pick up from Ipswich, I'll ship at buyers expense with your preferred courier (providing they have a depot nearby) or, you can arrange collection

Looking for £175 + shipping.

Thanks for the replies and PMs.

I think I'm going to sleep on it and make a decision tomorrow...

Hi,

I bought a P special last year but haven't played it much wishing I'd of kept my old passive P bass. I've also got a five string I've never use so I'm looking to sell these two in order buy a passive P (Lake Placid Blue with a maple neck to match my J bass). I'd welcome advice on what these two are worth before I put them up for sale.

[b]Fender Deluxe P-Bass Special[/b]
P & J pickups, Active electronics
In great condition, £499 new.

Like this but with a maple fingerboard
[url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Fender---Deluxe-Active-P-Bass-Special,-Rosewood~ID~3944.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~F...ood~ID~3944.asp[/url]


[b]Warwick Rockbass[/b]
My attempt at a five string but I've never got on with it - only gigged once
Been hung on my wall for 2 years with little use
A1 condition (besides the dust)
I think it was £299 new EDIT - Absolute Music Solutions have them for £399
Comes with a spare pack of Warick Red Label Strings

Like this in natural (has very nice wood grain showing - which is why it been hung on the wall)
[url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~id~3049.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~id~3049.asp[/url]
[url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=warrockbasscoract5alm&searchlink=yes&search=ROCKBASS&page=1"]http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_p...BASS&page=1[/url]


I've also got the oringinal packing for both basses

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks !

As a general rule for pub gigs I always say If punters can't get across to the bar staff what they want to drink you are too loud. If they can't serve the punters they won't have you back.

For parties and weddings you need to be even quieter, if the guests can't hold a conversation at a resonable distance away you're too loud and won't get any re-bookings.

probably a bit too sensible for your average guitarist though so might not be a lot of help ?

If I've managed to attach the images correctly here is my rig for a modern rock covers band, mostly functions/parties/weddings playing pretty much every week.

Aguilar 2x12
Rack case with MarkBass Little Mark II, transmitter for Shure Wireless Monitors and a Wireless reciever (not used very often)
Boss pedal case with Boss Overdrive, Phaser and Tuner
MarkBass Traveller 15 (not shown) for smaller gigs/practices etc, likley to go soon...

Basses :
Mex Fender Jazz with Quarter Pounders. This my main gigging bass and is wired vol/blend rather than vol/vol. A bridge upgrade is likley soon...
Mex Fender P Special (Active) Mostly backup bass or used for our occasional pub gigs when we play heavier material. Will probably remove the active electronics when I get round to it or swap for another passive Jazz.
Warwick Corvette (Active) used this for about 3 years playing heaver material and it's taken quite a beating, hasn't been gigged for about 2 years now.

I find it easy to shift about whilst giving me plenty of volume and different tones for my needs without breaking the bank. I've not got any real GAS at the moment but I'm sure that will change...

Cheers !
Darren

[quote name='Musicman20' post='524194' date='Jun 25 2009, 10:38 PM']Bass Merchant are awesome.

You WILL fall in love with Aguilar...beware [/quote]


Correct on both counts !

Very impressed with the stock on the bass merchants and also how friendly & relaxed it is.

There was plenty to choose from but in the end I took it easy on my wallet and went for a secondhand Aguilar 2x12 which gets me extra bonus points at home for spending a lot less than I has intended !

I'm looking forward to giving the new cab a good blast on Saturday night and also returning to the Bass Merchant very soon....

[quote name='rikki' post='523896' date='Jun 25 2009, 05:17 PM']I can't comment on the 1x12 but I have owned a 4x10 and based on that wouldn't recommend them. Had loads of problems with mine, very light for a 4x10 but the sound was not that good and it let me down twice on gigs, ended up having my money back, then purchased a second hand Mark Bass 4x10 for less - miles better cab, I'm now on the lookout for another MB cab (pref 2x10 poss 1x15)

Dave[/quote]

I'm going to give these Zoot cabs a miss and head to the Bass Merchant tomorrow as I've got the day off (it's my birthday !) Hopefully they'll be able to help me out...

[quote name='kjm' post='522949' date='Jun 24 2009, 08:43 PM']Had a 4x12 and got rid, lots of problems with rattles etc and from what I have heard I was not alone, pass would be my advice and I have Aquilar now if that says something, but just my opinion hope that helps[/quote]


Thanks for the heads up ! Best to avoid then, a rattling cab is the last thing I want... I think a trip down the road to the Bass Merchant is probably in order instead....

Cheers

Hi,

I've been looking at purchasing a pair of cabs (probably 1x12's) and have come across Zoot who have a stockist who are are 5 mins up the road from me.

I've read through a few old Basschat treads where a few others were considering these cabs but I don't think many people actually own them ?

Are there any Zoot owners out there who can share their opinions or anyone esle who knows any more about these cabs ?

Thanks
Darren

I should be going along on Sunday - it's walking distance for me and I know the others in the band... I'm the old bassist

phsycoandy - we met (and discussed the merits of MarkBass gear) when I recorded your demo CD for you...

My band plays mainly parties and weddings and we always seem to start the year slowly... My theory is that most of our gigs such as weddings etc tend to be in the warmer months then when the weather cools down and those gigs drop off... then we start on the xmas parties. That leaves Jan and Feb which are always dead. We always say we'll book some pub gigs for Jan/Feb but never get round to it...

I'm sure things will pick up for you...

[quote name='MB1' post='386194' date='Jan 20 2009, 03:05 PM']MB1.
Have seen Nine below Zero many times!
Gerry is Mustard (did some great stuff with Rory)worth the ticket price alone!... [/quote]

I supported Nine Below Zero with my first band about 15-16 years ago. It was my first non-pub gig and I was very nervous playing on a proper stage in front of that many people ! Luckily no one paid much attention to us besides our singers mum (who'd been on the sherry) but it was a great night and I remember we enjoyed scoffing their buffet while they were on stage

[quote name='leschirons' post='381660' date='Jan 15 2009, 07:53 PM']Everyone in Suffolk is related[/quote]

I refer you to my previous reply.... I think you'll find that's Norfolk !!

[quote name='johnnylager' post='370883' date='Jan 5 2009, 01:39 PM']Are you all related?[/quote]

I think you'll find thats Norfolk

[quote name='bassicinstinct' post='370880' date='Jan 5 2009, 01:37 PM']Or any other music venue on this or any other planet. [/quote]

I'm pretty sure it's the swan then. I'll try to find out...

Maple/Black/Black is my fave P combination - Nice !