Telebass

Grandad on H&S re PAT. It's not the law. Some places insist on it, some places' insurers insist on it, but PAT is not a legal requirement anywhere that I am aware of. That said, it's a very good idea to get things tested. All too easy to let things get tatty!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1360872344' post='1977794'] I've tried it three times now, and on each occasion it has produced the same result - a five string bass in the for sale section [/quote] ^ This

Wowsers, how have I missed this thread? Great! Hope it's a great buzz! ***insanely jealous*** Even though I couldn't hope to be that lucky. Or that competent! Can't wait for your post-gig report! Den

No. I will not want to use yours, and you cannot use mine. Conversation over. Except for bass player friends, it will never happen. Even then, I rarely feel comfortable about it.

Nice!

Played a whole set with it! To make it comfortable, I actually kept the original 4" strap on as well as the slinger, so weight was really well distributed. Bit of a faff getting it on, but I could probably have done the entire gig. No aches or pains today either, unlike the first time I tried it! Result!

I have the strap! It seems to help, maybe I'll manage 4 songs before I quit this time! On a more irritating note, HMRC managed to skin me for £14.14 on top of a $50 packet. Bastards. Anyone who wants to see this comedy attempt, be at the Trout & Tipple in Tavistock around 9pm... [size=4]EDIT: this bass has already done studio service for RRO's first album of original material. It sounds great![/size]

At 60, I'm not too old for a see-thru Precision! Mind you, I can barely lift it...

I use Hercules guitar and mic stands. Pretty bomb-proof. Had them 4-5 years.

What WoT said. Badass = cash wastage. Gotoh 201 is fine if you must, but the BBOT does the job as well as any other bridge.

Should have read more closely! I use a wireless rig.

Are you looking at £150 for the whole rig, or just for the triple driver phones? Doubt it will be enough money. I paid £180 for a basic but good setup, and another £250 for custom single-driver monitors (ACS T3s). ACS triple driver monitors are £599 and up...but are very good. The badic phones that came with the rig were useless for bass, but seem ok for most other things.

Used for three years or so now. On all my basses. I don't bother with anything else. And they last a loooooong time!

I have ordered a Sling Strap from Slinger Straps and see if I can gig it a bit more using that. The only possible fly in that ointment is that it may pull my trousers down! [url="http://slingerstraps.com/sling-strap/#.UQL9iWd8N6I"]http://slingerstraps...p/#.UQL9iWd8N6I[/url]

No, it's one built by a Basschatter. For those that didn't see the build diary, here's links to the final pics from the build. It doesn't wear the Badass any more, but apart from that and some new TI Jazz Flats, it's the same. Swapping out the Badass saved nearly half a pound!

Four-inch wide plain leather. needs something much beefier!

It IS a shame. It will get any sit-down gigs. But too heavy to play for more than a song or two at a time. Ah well...

Just completed a trade deal with George, smooth as you like! Recommended! Den

I've used a Samson Airline rig for years now. It's been flawless, and has no pesky body pack to worry about.

[size=4][font=Verdana,Arial][font=Verdana,Arial][font=Verdana,Arial]Well, the bass sounds great at gig volumes. But two songs in, and it was history! I can still feel it 18 hours later! [/font][/font][/font] [font=Verdana,Arial][font=Verdana,Arial][font=Verdana,Arial]But for home/sit-down gigs/rehearsal/recording - it's the one![/font][/font][/font] [/size]

I'm hoping my new rig will be pretty classic - P-bass (plexi or wood!) through LMIII and Barefaced Super 15!

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1358538448' post='1941217'] Not trying to be ar5ey but even the 100w difference between the lowest and highest ratings won't make a ha'peth of difference in the real world. The ratings on the cabs (regardless of make) will be just as vague/incorrect as the amps ratings and whether you are putting in 550w rather than 450w won't 'really' matter. [/quote] Perzakly.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1358538448' post='1941217'] Not trying to be ar5ey but even the 100w difference between the lowest and highest ratings won't make a ha'peth of difference in the real world. The ratings on the cabs (regardless of make) will be just as vague/incorrect as the amps ratings and whether you are putting in 550w rather than 450w won't 'really' matter. [/quote] Perzakly.

"People selling them say it's rated 250@8ohms and 450@4ohms" Correct.