mr zed

I keep coming back to this for a look. Stunning looking bass! When you say “attributed to an unknown early 21st Century maker” does that mean you know the maker’s name but he is not well known or you don’t know who made the bass? If the latter how do you know it was made in Hungary? Thanks in advance.

I tend to wear Converse All Stars when I’m playing the bass....oh wait....!

This is a great resource Russ.

33 minutes ago, thebassist said:

I’d go with a second hand American Standard - that way you’ll more than likely get a great instrument and also be able to sell it for more or less what you paid when the GAS attacks again.

This also gets my vote. If you go for the 2012 version on (until they replaced that series with the ‘Professional’ or whatever) you get the custom shop pickups which I really rate. Graphite reinforcement for the neck, rolled fingerboard edges etc make for a fine playing and very stable bass. They are also in budget. Olympic white is the one to go for 😉

I’m not sure if the Ui16 has it but the Ui24 I believe has a feedback destroyer algorithm which is a real benefit. I have successfully used an XR18 for a few years and can’t speak highly enough about it but I have to use an outboard FBD. If I was purchasing now I would go with a Ui24.

I've just purchased an Audient ID4 (ID14's little brother) as part of the Audio Technica AT2035 studio pack. This was purchased following tons of research. First go at recording vocals this morning and it is excellent! Intuitive to use, easy to set up and the clarity is second to none. Highly recommended!

15 hours ago, Muzz said:

Not so much a still image, more seeing this lot repeatedly at the Apollo in Manchester...

 

And this...but you have to hear it at the same time... 😁

Oh, and this 4-necked bonkersness...

Pete Way for me too - late 70’s/early 80’s UFO were at the Apollo in Manchester every 6 months or so it seemed. I used money earned from doing my paper round to buy tickets. Happy times!

Gavin just bought my HX Stomp. Great communication with immediate responses to messages.  Payment sent immediately. Absolutely hassle free and a very pleasant transaction. I would have no hesitation in dealing with him anytime. Cheers Gavin. Hope you enjoy the Stomp (I get the feeling you will).

37 minutes ago, jimmyb625 said:

Are you saying I look like him? Not one I've had before to be honest.

Yes, I saw the photo and immediately thought ‘he looks just like Kenny Everett’.

5 hours ago, jimmyb625 said:

Here's one from our band Facebook page, I'm the beardy midget at the front.

Kenny Everett 

25 minutes ago, Sandypjb said:

Superb thread - loved it. Gets my vote for thread of 2020 already. 😁

Agreed however it is a close run thing against the ‘Upright bass made from a wheelbarrow’ thread in the EUB and double bass section.

I'm really enjoying this - absolute madness!

Waiting for the Punchline by Extreme. Following Pornographiti and 3 Sides to Every Story, I was disappointed to say the least. But, I gave it a try again a little later and it’s now my favourite album by them. My expectations when it came out were more of the same I suppose so once I realised it wasn’t and listened to it on it own merits I’ve come to love it’s raw, stripped back feel. Awesome band!

We use an app called Time Tree. Works well for us.

11 hours ago, bnt said:

For any folks interested in Neil's books, Audible has made the audiobook versions free for this month. The list is here, though the Clockwork Angels books are not included. If you're going to try one, I'd recommend Ghost Rider.

Thanks for the heads up. I don’t have Audible but Mrs Zed does. Downloaded and in her library this morning ready for me to listen to.

I’ve been a Rush fan since around 1978 when I first heard them. Absolutely gutted tbh. I love the fact that he took some time out and went on a mammoth motorcycle trip! RIP Neil.

Had a bit more work done on the tattoo - really pleased with it now.

Berg HD212 or Barefaced (if you want something lightweight) is where I’d be looking.

Good though aren’t they - they have a piano-like tone about them.

It just used to be called rock when I was listening to it. Now it’s a few years old and it stands the test of time it has become ‘classic’ rock. Rock is just rock - enjoy it for what it is. It doesn’t have to be deemed ‘classic’ or anything else really.

6 hours ago, stewblack said:

Lying in bed reading this, a glance to my right... 

I hope you’ve had the floor reinforced 😳

I’m enjoying watching this unfold.

42 minutes ago, PaulKing said:

 

Rough / quick practice... Wickes ply is a bit more rosy coloured. 

You’ve given it boobies - well played sir!

In regards to positioning these behind the backline, I assume that pointing them at the drummer eyes is considered to be ‘good sport’?

52 minutes ago, skidder652003 said:

as an update, we've been using these for a while now, still going strong. The programmable options on the lights themselves are a PIA so we just use them sound to light, they are VERY bright and the strobe effect can be quite offputting. For this reason we put them behind the backline or out of direct eyesight but they still look very effective from behind, especially with a smoke/haze machine

Thanks for that - there are a couple of different options for these - one rated at 70watts the other at 105watts. I note the comments that these are really bright but are you using the 70 or 105’s?