stingrayPete1977

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1362777503' post='2004809'] I'd add to that list the Upton Revolution Solo pickup - another workable bridge wing pickup. If your amp has an input impedance of 1 Megaohm or greater (check the manual), some of the piezo pickups may sound fine without a preamp, so you may want to try that and see how you fare first. [/quote] Ah OK I will check that, I have a selection of Genz amps which I beleive are fairly popular with DB players especially in the States?

What is the general feeling about these and at this price being B stock? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/shadow_sh_965_nfx_b_b_stock.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/shadow_sh_965_nfx_b_b_stock.htm[/url]

I think a Platinum pro is on the cards then and a lucky dip into the piezo world! My amps should be good as far as I know so that is a big cost saving alone Off to look for plat pros.........

[quote name='itsat34' timestamp='1362742505' post='2004053'] Watching this with interest as I got Alistair's EUB, think the same's gonna happen to me...... loving the EUB, so lets see how long it takes....Oh well Another one to blame Alisatir........:-) [/quote] It will happen mate just go with it

How likely am I to bugger the bass up if I file the nut a bit like I did to the Stagg to lower the strings nearer the neck for pressing down the first semitones?

I know it isnt ideal is it? The back room is south facing and great for ageing guitar necks but not good for delicate double basses, the little room is too small, that leaves our bedroom which we obviously need the heating switched on in. I might try the opposite corner tomorrow after moving a few things around.

I have been waiting for my new Gedo to arrive before posting this in case I tempted fate or something, so what should I get as regards piezo or mic or both or what I have no idea (as is the norm with me where the DB is concerned). I was thinking some form of clip on job and a preamp? Thanks in advance and I know this is a biggie

Well fate has decided, I was about to order on or the other then found a pot of Pops in the gig bag with my new Gedo bass!

Thanks guys I love it! and to top it off I have just found a pot of Pops rosin in the bag which I was thinking of ordering tomorrow! That really is the cherryon top

Oh and my hercules stand arrived a few hours later

Its here! It has been setup then taken apart again [IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/20130308_181349_zps5506cccc.jpg[/IMG] I could see where the indetation on the as ordered thomastik spiro weichs was so fitted it and tensioned it up, they had locked the again as ordered adjustable bridge with elastic bands, I have seated it so as the strings run evenly down the board and inline with the f hole notches [IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/20130308_184514_zps23f507f8.jpg[/IMG] Plays really nice with the action about where I want it, no rattles or anything. The bag is HUGE and I got a free german bow to try out in comparison to my carbon yitamusic one. So far all good

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1362692328' post='2003579'] Nope. It's post only. best, bert [/quote] That's a bit odd,I have never had a post only di on any amp.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1362689527' post='2003495'] They should know what they are getting... they should have seen us and want us for what we do... If they want anything else... or they want to influence the set, not really interested and they are more than welcome to look elsewhere. We aren't a wedding band and avoid them mostly. [/quote] Well we wouldn't do a dj set at anything other than a wedding/function.

Has the OTB got a pre and post option for the DI? A sound guy rushed off his/her feet might automatically put it on pre which would defeat the object in this scenario.

LED lights are also great as they dont get hot so they can be unplugged and in the van 2 mins after the last drunken tosser has offered out the brides brother or started telling you about his mate at works Gibson Stradavaricastor worth millions

What is the best chainsaw for metal?

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1362670767' post='2003138'] Nope..because it delays the exit and prolongs the time spent at the gig. We quote for 2 hrs and after that we are packing up. [/quote] Hopefully the bride and groom will ring another band more obliging and pay a little bit more for the priveledge then

Unless you can drum up a crowd I cant see how anyone can get paid more than a few quid each for original material? Doing your own songs and moving to London will just cost you extra to travel to London IME Good covers band or tribute act well thats different but originals bands equals £1 per ticket if you can sell more than 20 or similar.

One that's not gone off would be a start but I will try to soften this one again, I could do with a proper shop that sells it.

That's exactly it, I removed the foil to try and find a useable bit but its all hard and even leaving it on the radiator doesn't soften it much.

The Nymans I have already got is solid, that's the problem