Telebass

Have a Kingman acoustic bass. The only criticism is the nut (easily replaced). Fine bass otherwise.

As my band of nearly 8 years has now finished (with a triumphant, sold-out final gig!), my next gig is NYE with a ...disco band! No idea if it will carry on - but if so, great! Have some jazz stuff in the pipeline also, but need to network more to get into something regular and paying.

True. More audible out front no matter the size. And at the end of the day, my 1/2 is cheap and cheerful. But it plays fairly easily, and will do nicely for its intended purpose. Which will mean mostly amplified to a greater or lesser degree.

Currently have a Mk1 CMD121H and a LMIII head. I want to swap the newer head into the combo, as this will be my main rig from now on. Has anyone done this kind of swap, and how much disassembley is required to remove the feet from the LMIII? Merry Christmas!

^^^ Ain't that the truth... 62 next week...

Yup, no worries for Chromes down this-a-way. Having said that, got the last two sets from Wunjos...Next set will be online!

All-round best answer? Merc E Class estate. If you can get 07 on, then cheap to run also. Diesel, that is...

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1418554477' post='2631061'] This question (or similar) often crops up and always baffles me - am I the only one who never plugs in at home? I can happily play along to CDs or MP3s either through quiet speakers or in one ear on headphones. [/quote] I never do either. Use a Tascam bass trainer and good cans (Sennheiser). Edit: the TU88 looks good too!

[quote name='KK Jale' timestamp='1419137326' post='2636903'] 10 out of 10, would read again [/quote] Me too, classic!

IIRC, he got his first writing credit for that bassline.

The Wharf are already wheedling about next Christmas - guess they just finished counting the bar takings!

Last RRO gig - end of an era. Still seems odd 24 hours later...

It was an absolute blast!

Sound check was good!

Doing 2x90 minutes tonight as the bands' grand finale!

Well, I've had quite a few offers, although not much that floats my boat. Even had two or three offers using DB, which I can't even play yet! Something a little quieter - my hearing is shot as it is!

One door closes...

It's the final gig for The Rock n Roll Outlaws tonight. Nearly eight gig-filled years! Where does the time go? We've had the Tavistock Wharf sold out for many weeks for this gig, and at a 70/30 split, that will be a fabulous gig and a nice payday! Really going for this - even raised my fitness and lowered my weight! And I'll need it - we're doing two 90-minute sets! Don't suppose I'll be in any fit state to do much tomorrow...

[quote name='Rabbie' timestamp='1419012768' post='2635760'] You are totally right, don't move just now until you find out if you are going to play it seriously, there's no need just now. But when you do, you will have to go 3/4. Strings are not an "only", they are a double bass player obsession and one of the most important ingredients of finding your sound. [/quote] I was trying to say that if I got on well with it, there's no need to change. Just because it's a 1/2 doesn't mean it's of no serious use. Strings are less easy to source, but not impossible. The smallest 3/4 and the largest 1/2 are just about the same size, so saying one *must* have this or that size is really about as useful as saying that if you're a pro electric player you *must* play a Fender. Which of course, you must!

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My band of nearly 8 years plays its final gig this Saturday, 20th December. As by far the oldest member (61 3/4), it is AUTOMATICALLY assumed that the band is finishing because I am retiring. Really pisses me off...