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  1. Jakester
    I’d be a little wary of anything suggesting it’s ‘dripping’ with someone’s DNA...😳 🤮
    10 points
  2. Bobthedog
    Well that’s my kid’s names sorted. Thank you.
    6 points
  3. EliasMooseblaster
    I've long suspected the problem is that these groups just don't have a great writer among them. Your Billy Sheehans, Paul Gilberts, Steve Vais, etc., are incredibly accomplished instrumentalists, but are they necessarily the people you'd want writing the songs that your supergroup is going to play? The Brian Wilsons, Pete Townshends, Ray Davieseses of the world weren't necessarily the best musicians in their groups, but they knew how to write a good tune and had groups who were prepared to let them lead on the writing. I say this not to suggest that good writing is mutually exclusive from impressive musicianship; more to suggest that a lot of these supergroups overlook what made their original bands worth listening to in the first place.
    6 points
  4. stewblack
    Watch out, there's a new boy in town. Electro Harmonix advert for a Big Muff reads "EHX has reissued the original 1973 V2 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi and it's dripping with vintage Electro-Harmonix DNA and tone." So I shall rush off to amend my for-sale ads to include the fact that they are replete with the DNA appropriate to thrir manufacturers. Also I am very interested to learn that DNA and tone both 'drip', I had missed this fascinating fact in my admittedly limited study of the science.
    5 points
  5. FinnDave
    I thought that was just you breathing out after the effort of posting. In morse code, obviously.
    5 points
  6. lowregisterhead
    Suzi Quatro and her leather jump suits on TOTP in the 70's. It's all her fault!!
    4 points
  7. dave moffat
    Hmm, big muff dripping with DNA, reminds me of a drunken one nighter
    4 points
  8. Wolverinebass
    I really enjoyed it. It was great to meet up with familiar faces. Some whom I really only see once or twice a year. I think I may have been the youngest person there being 40, but it doesn't bother me at all. It's all about the crack really and playing things you might not have access to. Besides, it might be cool to see what "the kids" are using these days. On the other hand it'll probably be drop F Dingwalls with Darkglass everything. Maybe it's best not to know.
    4 points
  9. Quatschmacher
    Original v3 Update October 2019 v3.50 update March 2021 v3.50 Editor interface v3.60 patch Manager interface June 2021 The following section headers are all hyperlinks: v3.60 User Guide The information contained herein supersedes and/or incorporates the information from the old User Resource page, which is now locked. Product Page Support Page (firmware, editor, etc.) Online v3.61 Firmware Updater If you do not want to or do not need to back up your old v2 files, then you can simply update your firmware and load the new factory soundset using this handy tool (Google Chrome only). IMPORTANT: If you don’t already have your v2 programs backed up but want to, then, rather than using the online updater, you must instead update to v3 using these instructions. Note: After updating to v3, you will need to reset the tuner’s tune base value to 440 Hz, either manually or by performing a “reset all”. See page 13-14 of the manual for details of this. New Online Program Database I've uploaded all the old Talkbass shared patches to the database in the new v3 format (removing the most obvious duplication). I’ve also shared many of my own patches.
    4 points
  10. paul_5
    For me it’s Steely Dan; a band whose pedigree is without equal, but whose output is just utter shït. ymmv
    4 points
  11. Marc S
    Mine too. I was fortunate to get a couple of lessons with Paul (free lessons too!) who showed me some of the bits I couldn't work out on bass lines like "Therapy" and "Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde". He was just so great to me & my bandmate (who was also a huge Damned fan). We cheekily just turned up on his doorstep and asked him the favour - he invited us back, and it was what spurred the young me on, at the time. Sitting there, playing the bright Yellow Rick that he played on OGWT and the Black album, with one of my fave players, who was one of the nicest guys I ever met... I've met Paul several times in recent years. Saw him with the Damned again, after all these years - and he's still an amazing player. Part of the best line up of the Damned ever Not a Rick player myself - but the sound he got live and on the Black Album and Strawberries was superb
    4 points
  12. Quatschmacher
    Copied from @Andras Szalay‘s TB announcement: Dear friends, No more “it is almost there!”, rather “it is here, really!!!”. We have put an enormous work behind us. It was mentioned here on the forum that “Andras is a one man engineering team”. While this was the case in the beginning, the Future Impact v3 as released today is a product well beyond what any single individual could have accomplished. Over the last few months an extremely talented international team helped me, and the FI v3 is the result of our joint effort. Let us all recognize and applaud the members of the team: - Peter Kenney (UK): Product design, writing the User Guide , editor testing, sound design. - Gabor Lippenyi (Hungary): Product design, sound design, studio recordings, creating the video demo. - Zsolt Rammer (Hungary): PC and MAC Editor coding, graphics, sound design. - Gabor Gerenyi (Hungary): Product design, sound design, marketing. - Simon Iten (Switzerland): Product design from the very beginning, sound design. - Gergely Barcza (Israel): Design concept for EWI mode, EWI mode sound design, and demo recording. - Geza Barcsik (Hungary): main graphics designer. You can find all product details at http://pandamidi.com. Let me cite here just a few of the most important features: - modular type synthesis with flexi controllers - true multi effects processing - bass, guitar and wind instrument modes - ADSR envelopes - VCO3 and 4 acts as an extra LFO - redesigned look - new lower price - lifetime warranty - and as a last days result, integrated sound program database in the editor! It is important to note, that the electronics of the FI v3 is identical with the FI I., so your current devices can be software-upgraded to be functionally identical with FI v3. Watch the video demo showing all the 99 amazing new sounds, cca. 10 seconds from each. Also you will find on our web page the FI 3.00 software upgrade with the bank of the new sounds and all documentation, naturally ALL FREE OF CHARGE! I signed the bottom plate of the first 20 FI v3. Hurry if you want to get one of them! Finally, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for your help, comments, critiques and suggestions during the development. These all contributed to giving you a better product. Enjoy! Andras Szalay
    3 points
  13. colleya
    To help out with the upcoming gig booking season, my band booked in at Unit 26 Studios in Trafford Park near Manchester for a 'recorded rehearsal'. 3 songs, recorded live, warts and all, with a multi camera setup in a 2 hour slot. First hour was setup and warm up, second hour was 2 takes of each song. Then mixed down, edited and sent to us 2 weeks later all for £150. We're very happy with the results. As a pub covers band paying for a full showreel was a bit much so this was a nice in between solution. I'd absolutely recommend the studio. For those who are interested, the bass rig was all bought from the sale boards on here: Stingray Stealth 5H - via @derek Handbox R400 - via @TPJ Barefaced Two-10 - I forget who from and can't find the PMs about it. Here's one of the vids, would be interested in your thoughts. Cheers!
    3 points
  14. simontdo
    Shuker P Bass 2018 Black, mint condition. Spec is as follows: 34" scale 20 frets maple neck maple f/board two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement White Ash body Seymour Duncan quarter-pounder pickups. Weight is 9lb 8oz As you would expect, it plays flawlessly. Sorry, No trades
    3 points
  15. leftybassman392
    *Sigh* I didn't really want to burden the main thread with this stuff, but if you insist (and in simple terms)... The following (in no particular order) are - or at least should be - relevant on any decision about buying a guitar for a very young student: 1. How committed is the student (parental assessment)? This will dictate how much you might be willing to spend on a first instrument. Not to say that it won't change over time of course... 2. What style(s) of music (if any specific) do you think the student will want to learn (if known - not a given just 'cos it's come up on Basschat)? This will help you decide what type of instrument to consider. There are other issues that arise here, but do you really need to know at this stage? 3. Do you have any expectations as to what type of programme the student might be following? There's more I would want to ask the parent at this point (and suggest depending on his answers), but at this stage I'm not going to. No, really. 4. Do you have any expectations of where you would like the student to be in, say, a year's time? Not a problem if you don't, but it might affect what you have to spend out on another instrument further down the line (which you will need to do if they really take to it). There are other questions I might want to ask, but you get the general idea. While I'm here, the questions are actually a bit interactive too. Oh, and yes, I'm well aware many kids won't have much of a clue about any of this at that age, but I think it's important for the parent to try to get as much of a feel for what's best for their child as can reasonably be managed. It has a bearing on much more than what guitar to buy them.
    3 points
  16. Al Krow
    It's only his 4th. Moi, a measly third replacement FI to celebrate all the enormous hard work (and the fact that there is finally a usable manual!) you've put into v3, Peter. Which I'm going to be calling "Harry" 😁
    3 points
  17. Frank Blank
    I usually just blat out a stock answer to this but today I've thought a bit more about it. I was eleven the first time I heard a bass in isolation so to speak was that bass line that starts at 17:23 on Tubular Bells, I loved many elements of that album but that bass line... it sent shivers down my spine. Next was listening to the first five Yes albums played by my brother, he really loved Chris Squire's bass sound, constantly banging on about the distinctive Rickenbacker sound, I remember sitting down and drawing that bass over and over for some reason. Then I was looking through his albums and I found Relayer, luckily I put the second side on first and heard Sound Chaser, which remains my favourite Yes track to this day. Although these were my earliest bass influences they were almost anti-influences so to speak inasmuch as I listened, admired and decided I could never play anything like that and anyway I only really excelled at art and technical drawing at school and had already decided (at such a stupidly young age, what did I know) that I was going to be a graphic designer (or commercial artist as it was called at the time) so I kept listening to all sorts of music, kind of unaware really how important it all was to me and carried on being a unpopular long-haired teenager who spent school breaks sitting underneath the oak tree next to the art department listening to Selling England By The Pound and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway on a scratchy little cassette player. Then I was at my school's Friday night youth club disco. Two girls appeared in garish ripped tights and what I (I assumed) were pairs of their Mum's high heels. They were also wearing oversized dinner jackets adorned with badges, I remember seeing one badge which was the Bowie Aladdin Sane face and another that I thought was Elvis Costello. Both these girls were (in that horrible school hierarchy sense) unpopular and not considered 'attractive" by the popular boys. I took one look at them and thought "Right, my long hair and greatcoat need updating". Gradually I became a punk and after auditioning in the middle of a field on a mates drum kit I became the drummer in a few short-lived punk bands. One afternoon I was sitting on the doorstep of a mates gaff when he put on the first Public Image Ltd single, "Surely that's just four notes?" I thought. My mate had a bass so I sat on the doorstep with it and indeed it was four notes, I played that bass line and I was hooked. For some reason I kept on playing drums in various bands until I was about 25 and then I bought a Jaydee and now I'm here! So, in summary Mike Oldfield, Chris Squire, Jah Wobble. Heavy influences afterwards were JJ Burnel, Mick Karn, Gabe Nelson and Eugene Wright. But who influenced me to actually pick a bass up and made me realise I could play it? Wobble innit...
    3 points
  18. SpondonBassed
    Why not try ending with Italic dots instead, just for a change? It shows an inclination to be enigmatic instead.
    3 points
  19. pete.young
    It was great to meet some old friends and put some new faces to Avatars. Just wanted to add my thanks to Nik, Hamster, Mrs. Hamster, Cetera, Pete and everyone else who helped out.
    3 points
  20. wateroftyne
    I had a bit of time to kill today, so I made a video about my Limelight P....
    3 points
  21. thodrik
    The Winery Dogs Audioslave Queen + Paul Rogers Them Crooked Vultures I don’t dislike the above bands or collaborations, but I was never blown away by their output compared to how technically brilliant each band member was as an individual.
    3 points
  22. skankdelvar
    It's like he's BassChatted but only ever skim-read the threads. As a result, the review lacks both heft and grunt. But let us not dwell upon the negatives for here is an opportunity for the forum to make some cash. BassChat should offer its services to retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers not only up and down the country but also on a global basis. I propose a two-tier programme: i) Proof-reading of reviews and press-releases with the intention of weeding out solecisms, cliches and egregious bull-poop ii) Regular industry seminars on 'How to Talk To Bass Players' emphasising - among other things - the importance of cheese puns The proof-reading would come in at £250 a pop for UK companies and £500 for multinationals. The seminars would cost £1500 per delegate inclusive of accommodation (shared room in local Travel Lodge). Supplementary payola deals whereby BC might shill worthless or sub-standard products would of course be both deniable and 'off the books' while running into the high four figures. Our integrity should never come cheap. There's no reward in merely mocking these businesses. We need to monetise our scorn. Let's slit them up like kippers. 'Thanks BC!' says a musical instrument retailer
    3 points
  23. skankdelvar
    The Anderton's review reads like they've copy-pasted a sequence of posts from a slightly tedious BassChat thread: What do we think about the Precision? Frankly, I think we should sue their tits off for plagiarism.
    3 points
  24. vinorange
    I’ve been mulling this over for ages now but as I’ve now retired from gigging I’m going to free up some space, win some brownie points and free up some cash for a desktop amp of some variety. So up for sale (or possible trade for something with 4 strings) is my Trace Elliot Twin Valve combo with a rather under estimated ”Trace Elliot” 115 watts RMS with a GP7 graphic Eq and 1 x 15 speaker combo. It dates from the late 80s / early 90s and is in really good condition. It also benefits from a recent re-valve and service by Tech to the stars Dave Lunt who replaced the old valves with a really expensive matched pair (GEC equivalents if I remember but I’ll have to check the make. The valves alone were in his stock - and he has some stock - and he let me have them for £175 which was way way under valued). I have the receipt from Dave’s service. I’ll also include the old valves (wherever they are) although one of them is a little rattly which is why they were replaced. I’ve had the combo for about 2 years and had the intention of returning to gigging but I’ve accepted that it’s not going to happen. If I was going to gig, I’d use this as the sound is stunning. The watts of 115 are Trace Elliot watts and are valve watts so it comfortably rattles the windows. It also runs at 8 ohms standard but can run at 4 ohms so you could add a 2 x 10 for a truly trouser flapping rig. I’d love to keep it but it’s wasted in my office. Needless to say it’s not been gigged by me and judging on overall condition I’d say it hasn’t been gigged a lot. It’s got the original speaker which still sounds perfect. I had previously been an Eden stalwart but always felt that there was some depth and resonance missing despite their amps being so lively and wonderfully hi-fi. When I got this Trace I realised that this has the resonance and depth that I was missing. Maybe it’s that valve sound or maybe it’s classic Trace engineering but either way it really is a fantastic sound. Anyway, I’m in Chester and will drive up to 75 miles to deliver, swap or trade. Trade wise I’d consider any Fender 4 string. I could even add a little cash for a USA Fender. I’d prefer not to courier as it’s valvey but may courier it within the UK. It will be very pricey though as it would be insured. Dimensions are a compact 33cm x 48cm x 65cm. The weight belies the compact cab at 30+ kg. Here’s a summary of the features. Features: Front: Active / passive inputs. Input gain dial & overload indicator, pre-shape EQ button, an in/out button for the graphic EQ and the 7 band Eq faders. Jack sockets on the right are FX loop send / return, Line in / out and a head-phone socket. Lastly are master volume and standby switch on the far right of the panel (speaker on/ off switch). Rear: Rocker switch for 4 or 8 ohm load with two outputs - XLR and 1/4” jack. On / off switch. Thanks for looking.
    2 points
  25. Marky Screen
    Up for sale is my Tecamp Puma 350 Head in great condition. Its the older Class A/B model, whch some say sounds better than the newer Class D stuff. 350W @ 4 Ohm or 270W @ 8 Ohm An extremely loud, punchy and deep sounding head, built like a panzar tank and weighs about as much as a king size snickers. Selling as I've upgraded to a bigger wattage version now so this is surplus to requirements. Pics to follow. Cheers
    2 points
  26. 0353203
    Hi All, Up for sale is my Fender Bass VI in its original sunburst finish, assembled in 1965. Overall, the VI is in terrific condition with just a few dings and dongs and some signs of buckle wear on the body rear. It plays and sounds fantastic. The neck dates to late '63, pots to late '64 and the serial number to '65 (L63999). The VI was assembled to order and was not popular at the time and so this range of dates is not unusual for this model. (For example, there is one on Andy Baxter's website at the moment with similar ranges) Original mute and trem bar included. Feel free to contact me with any questions or to arrange to view with no obligation. Cheers, Si
    2 points
  27. HazBeen
    Need to spend much more time with v3 but some preliminary observations: - tracking appears improved - pitch recognition appears slightly improved as well - all presets are more coherent out of the box, i.e. without needing to tweak parameters they are at least “workable” - Is it me just thinking it or does the Program button now switch bank too (cannot remember if old version did that too...)? - significantly more user friendly software - logical and useful manual!
    2 points
  28. leftybassman392
    I may have overreacted a bit there. Sorry about that It wasn't my intention to be critical - not at all. Just trying to make the point that every student is different.
    2 points
  29. FinnDave
    In my entire life (nearly 62 years) I doubt that I have spent an entire minute thinking about Paul McCartney - even if you added all the milliseconds in which he might have crossed my mind together, there wouldn't be enough for a whole minute.
    2 points
  30. bartelby
    So patch 67 ( I think) was Talk Bass. Which patch was Basschat?
    2 points
  31. wateroftyne
    Thanks, folks! Yep, I think this pickguard crack has become a bit of a feature now... Thank you, although I suspect Mrs. WoT would disagree 😄 And yes, I did... bucket list tick!
    2 points
  32. yorks5stringer
    Pretty sure it was listening to the Four Tops 'Reach out and I'll be there' at the school disco circa 1968. James Jamerson on Bass, although it took me another 20 odd years to know that and appreciate his whole catalogue.
    2 points
  33. stevie
    Has anyone mentioned how having a couple of pints magically has a positive effect on the sound of your gear?
    2 points
  34. FinnDave
    Should have had one before you left home
    2 points
  35. Reggaebass
    I’ll have a P please Bob 😁
    2 points
  36. EliasMooseblaster
    I think you'll find that the coats, cupboard door, and mat, have been very strategically placed to minimise room reflection and improve the audio capture of his phone camera's tiny microphone.
    2 points
  37. Barking Spiders
    If you mean super groups formed by geezers from other successful bands then + 1 for Audioslave. RATM and Soundgarden are two of my fave bands from the 90s but I was well underwhelmed by Audioslave's albums. At least the ex RATM guys made amends with Prophets of Rage. As for Chickenfoot, IMO it never looked that promising on paper in the first place, not after the various dull G3 incarnations and woeful post DLR Van Halen output. Add the drummer from one of my least fave bands of all time and my expectations were low yet Chickenfoot still failed to live up to them
    2 points
  38. Soledad
    sorry, should've said - no trades (for basses n stuff) - but I'm just off for a blood test so I'll get back to you dot dot dot.
    2 points
  39. Pseudonym
    Boy, are we late to that banquet.
    2 points
  40. Davo-London
    I'd agree about Cream. Apart from Sunshine of your Love, I find their output quite forgettable. I really don't like Ginger Baker's drumming, which would explain my indifference to Cream. Peace Davo
    2 points
  41. Stub Mandrel
    I think he was playing Master of the Universe - wrong...
    2 points
  42. Hector
    A lovely example of a japanese 1962 reissue Pbass with, as expected, excellent Fuji-gen build quality. It's in (imo) the best colour/pickguard/fingerboard combo. Currently strung with Labella Deep Talkin Flats, and sounds fantastic - classic warm tone that sits wonderfully in the mix. It's served me very well, but these days I find myself reaching for my Jazz when I pick up electric at all. I'd keep it stored away as who doesn't need a great precision in their toolbox, but life events and a house move are stressing the finances too much to justify. Serial number (see picture) puts it at 1999-2002. There are a few dings, which I have also captured in the pics. Comes with a padded gig bag. Happy to answer any questions, or provide more pictures (e.g. in better/natural lighting - doesn't do the tort full justice) on request. Up for sale only as I need the cash, so no trades please! Might be able to post at buyer's expense but would vastly prefer collection. Interested buyers welcome to try in London, happy to make a cup of tea at my place and chat bass with you 🙂
    2 points
  43. silverfoxnik
    Got to say @Frank Blank, I think that's my favourite post of the year so far ! As a bass player, I'm biased obviously, but there's a lot of truth in what you've said IMHO.. Thinking about the lack of younger people attending the Bashes, I think there may be economic reasons behind it too. Let's face it, its not the cheapest of hobbies to take part in is it? specially with this place driving the GAS at full throttle!! 😁
    2 points
  44. Quatschmacher
    I expect @Andras Szalay will make a separate announcement in a dedicated BC post, but for now: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/future-impact-now-available-was-deep-impact-reissue-interested.1115025/page-277#post-23195223
    2 points
  45. mrtcat
    Actually the way in which he asked wasn't just a polite question. He was using terms like "thrown down stairs" and "mutilated " so it was clearly just poorly veiled criticism of other people personal choices.
    2 points
  46. Ricky 4000
    I think that James Jamerson had the tone knob turned all the way down, while JJ Burnel has it all the way up. Everybody else's sound must be somewhere in between.
    2 points
  47. KiOgon
    Makes you wonder why anybody ever bought one 😎😃
    2 points
  48. tony_m
    Glenn Hughes, particularly on "Made In Europe". That said, it was about 20 years after that LP came out that I actually got my first bass and started playing, and I've never learnt how to play with a pick so can hardly call him a direct influence on my particular playing style.
    2 points
  49. Ricky 4000
    Dave outta Chas & Dave. He's a really good bass player actually.
    2 points
  50. neilp
    1978. John Paul Jones' playing on Led Zeppelin 2 and 3. Still for me the finest all-round musician working in the popular music world.
    2 points
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