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There is much much worse out there [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjar21N8-iQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjar21N8-iQ[/url] Good job he actually has a day job 'MD of Orange???'

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1316686630' post='1381333'] Ooohh you shouldn't have reminded me of that, now I'm gassing for one again. They do have a distinctive sound ... last time I picked one up in a shop I nearly bought it on the spot ... with tapewounds on, just the sound I was aiming for with another bass I already own. If they only made a 5-string mustang I'd be all over it Andy [/quote] you don't need a 5-er.. I used 5's for years.. and now rarely use them now. Using a bass like this will make you say, what 5?

In my teens and early twenties, I joined original bands, but at the same time I realised that you can make money from being a musician, but it's much harder to make money from a an original band, so my ideas changed when I hit 20. Since then I earned money playing either drums or bass freelance or as a session musician and joined an original band. The original project I joined that were seen a hobby and the paid gigs/sessions was seen as my 'job' or work. The last band I was in, I spent a 1/2 full days a week writing was great fun and I learnt alot about writing and working with others, we actually got very close and even worked and wrote with Roland Orzabal from Tear for Fears. However, it really wasn't pulling in money, so this meant that my 'job' would have to come first. The lead singer sometimes said I wasn't 'committed' to the band as I was always gigging and it took him a long to separate the band from my gigs. However, as time past he soon realised the experience 'working' actually made me better musician and much more of a positive influence on the band. The long and short of it, is you need to think: What you want from the band? what you want to give? Once I decided this, I was happy, if the band isn't happy with you feelings on this, then you find another band. There are a lot of bands out there and 99% won't get signed however, I don't think people shouldn't give up the dream, but make sure you have an idea of your future. I don't regret any time I gave to those bands, it helped me be a better musician and most of all, I had fun, but at the same time I knew when to leave, so I wouldn't get frustrated when I knew the band weren't gonna get signed and we should just enjoy the gigs and write. On the band leader vs democracy.. It all lies on who is writing the material. If you have one person writing the songs by themselves at home then the rest of the band add bits here and there, it's quite obvious. If the band writes everything, then democracy is better, but usually a natural leader will emerge just help steer it. If the singer is writing everything and you're just turning up, he can't expect you to be there as much as him as you're really playing his songs, not the bands

I love the fender mustang, it has a great sound. I play full scale basses in general, so I only use a 3/4 for a particular sound (mustang) however, it is a bit confusing, if I don't do it often as the notes are physically in a different place to my body. But if you like the short scale, go for it..

if this was an year ago, I could have helped you out when I bought my bass cab

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1316462463' post='1378423'] Barefaced is the way forward. Not cheap, but great cabs, am very happy with mine. They periodically crop up on here for sale - I was lucky enough to grab one when it did. They can seem like an Emperors New Cab from the spiel, as it seems that they can`t be that good, for something so small and light, however I`ve always been either a 412, or 410 & 210 together user, but my Compact (115) & Midget (112) are more than enough for my needs. [/quote] +1 once you by BF, you won't be disappointed.. either the compact or the lovely super12 would be your answer. I've never known an unhappy customer for these cabs and for you style, sounds perfect to me

[quote name='blackmn90' timestamp='1316433699' post='1377890'] iv got a mate who did a tour with jedward last year. He never talked to them and really enjoyed the experience [/quote] It's funny. I've done some of those Xfactor type gigs and every artist is so different.. Some want come up to the musicians, want to know about them. Say stuff like that's for playing or just wanna chat etc. Others wouldn't know if you were the drummer or the tea boy and don't care.. It's never bothered me either way. It can be fun at times. What are you recording?

[quote name='KingPrawn' post='1372910' date='Sep 14 2011, 10:07 AM']Lots to think about. Ive had a look at the Sanamp vt programable any thought?[/quote] I've got that, and it's great for live as you can have 3 analog sounds for your live gig on the tip of your toe and it's very easy to tweak.. built like brick... and the blend is very good for get the balance between your bass and the tube

+1 here. I got them for my SP210...

I bought some DJ lights of him with no problems. All good and great comms Thanks Stu

[quote name='DHA' post='1366705' date='Sep 8 2011, 05:29 PM']I have a phantom power solution for the DHA-DI and the DHA-DI-EQ. Was not quite as simple as I had hoped as there is a current limit on phantom power outputs which the DI-EQ was over. So I had to modify the circuit to draw less current which includes switching the power on led off when phanton power is selected as it just draws to much. I will be fitting this as an option from now on and hence increasing the price of these versions by £15. I can mod existing pedals at £15 plus return postage which will be £4.25 for the UK.[/quote] Pictures please!!! you might have a new customer to replace my sansamp!!.. The phantom power is a life saver option

[quote name='daz' post='1367666' date='Sep 9 2011, 02:14 PM']I dont really see what choice he had, otherwise he'd look a ####, for ignoring it.[/quote] I really have to disagree.. this site is very blunt about people's actions here (you have just proved this, by your comment) good and bad, and this the first time I have seen someone and a company respond to criticism and tried to make it right on 'bass forum'. I'm the first one to complain especially on here, but at the same time, I try to be the first to sort things out and to give people their dues..

[quote name='Gust0o' post='1367664' date='Sep 9 2011, 02:12 PM']I buy things on a whim too; and I think a whim would be covered by my point... but there are plenty who just try, and nothing else. I'm sure the shops see a lot of these people, and it's probably understandable they get a little pissy. I don't necessarily think walking through the shop door gives anyone licence to just try whatever. I'm playing devil's advocate, a little. Normally I just grump about the shop I think the belt idea is a great one.[/quote] I've worked in a shop and lots of people walk in and out of your shop, but you will never really know if they came in day/weeks/years before and saw at your shop or someone elses before they bought it at your shop. You just have to be nice to everyone and your reputation will make the sales, unless you're prices are dirt cheap

It's funny, although I look after my basses like a newborn. It wouldn't bother me if it had a little scratch on the back form belt buckle as the minute you take it out of the shop you've lost 30-40% of it's value now it's secondhand. I guess for 3.5k, I might think differently though

[b]Hats of to The Bass Gallery and much much respect to Alex, as it takes a real gentlemen to deal with a difficult situation to resolve this situation.[/b] Many other companies would have just ignored it. I've met martin on several occasions an he has been 1st class, fixing both my basses and never making me feel like a tool when it's comes to the ins and out of bass maintenance, of which I know very little. I always felt I could ask even silly questions about my bass, just so I had a better understanding. I just wish I was rich so I could by more gear..

[quote name='uncle psychosis' post='1366689' date='Sep 8 2011, 05:21 PM']You are, effectively, me (except I have a bit of formal music training elsewhere). I recently started taking lessons and I've learned a lot---probably more in 2 or 3 hours lessons than I had in the previous year. Getting my teacher to help me sort out my technique has made playing (and therefore learning) songs easier.[/quote] +10000 it's been the same with me always for drums and bass. Even though I still go through book and things, but lesson with a [size=3]good [/size]teach whether long term or short is priceless..

[quote name='whynot' post='1366387' date='Sep 8 2011, 01:45 PM']I think the cab will compliment the Ashdwon just right. I've used my Super 12 on 2 gigs so far with 2 different basses and amps. The only thing I'm haven't got use to yet is the clarity of the cab. I thought my Tech SS 4x10 was uncoloured (for want of a better word) but this really is what you put in you get out I think.[/quote] I will have one next year, I the gigs are coming in and there is a 'need' for a bigger cab, even though we have subs and PA I can't wait to try it with my terror bass

[quote name='Dropzone' post='1366303' date='Sep 8 2011, 12:49 PM']Bum, I thought this was for sale. You have made me sad ;-)[/quote] ditto

[quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1366173' date='Sep 8 2011, 11:12 AM']Thanks for that - never heard of Minerva before but their prices look good compared to ACS and Ultimate Ears for example. Does anyone know much about them? Judging by other threads to this post it does seem as though it is worth trying the option of replacing the filter in my ER-15's with a single driver monitor and seeing how that goes. Obviously the isolation will be good as they are custom moulded plugs already so could do the job.[/quote] top marks for ACS.. I got my moulds (plugs) from them. Friendly and efficient, but do check around for prices, I've seen variations of £50 or more for the same gear

I've used all of the above, it depends on your budget and now much you will use them. The custom moulds are truly king, but the shure ones, even the Shure Ec2 are great, I use it when I'm on drums or bass and love them. The key is not just the quality of the drivers but the isolation, so you can hear well what's going in your ears. I would say they are all very deliacte, which was why I stopped using the sennheiser as I don't think they are as robust, but this was 5 years ago, but I just stick to my shure's now and if a tour comes up, then I try and get the custom moulds on the tour budget. The advantage of the cheaper shure's is if you lost them or they got damaged, you wouldn't be as upset as if it was the custom moulds.

[quote name='MarshallBTB' post='1363129' date='Sep 5 2011, 05:30 PM']Thanks for the reply. The Hartke is a pedal type preamp. I was using a Behringer but thought I'd try something else and through my power amp and cab it sounds great, its just the DI. I tried switching the ground/lifts and putting it behind the Pod but got the same problem. I want to keep the pod as I love the dual tone feature for my overdrive, and the fact I can have a clean preset, then 3 different 'crunch presets'. Plus it has all the effects I might want, I just find the amp/cab sims a bit crap used live. Hope this makes sense![/quote] Try using the DI clean, it could be the effects. I sometimes cheaper effects can cause hiss. The ground lift would have sorted the problem if it was a buzz or hum. Unless this is the first time you have DI'd it's definately the hartke. You could try some different lead.. The short of this is if it's definatley the hartke, use a different pre Amp. Maybe you have too many pedals, as the pod should really give you pre amp part, but just needs more tweaking. I know some people who just use that.. Not my taste, but what works for you

[quote name='MarshallBTB' post='1362849' date='Sep 5 2011, 01:37 PM']Anyone else find the DI on the Hartke VXL too hissy? Used it for the first time last night, and there as far too much hiss from the DI, ended up ditching it. Annoying as I was using it as a Preamp into a power amp, with a Pod X3 live in front for effects. Ended up using one of my patches on the Pod which sound ok, but I prefer a seperate preamp as its easier to tweak last minute. Any thoughts? Im thinking of just getting a head and losing the pre/power amp set up...[/quote] How about getting pedal type preamp instead of the pod... I like the sansamp, but there are lots out there and then you can DI out of that then into your amp, if you're borrowing gear, then you can still get 'your' sound Overall getting a head is better, but the sansamp approach really makes life easy. I take my sansamp around when I can't be bothered with taking my head or I'm not sure about the gear I'm using for the gig. Also they record well

I bought some cymbals, for what I thought was a great deal by the time you added the 25%, it was no longer a great deal..

it's all relative.. Any connection (analog) between the bass and the 'speaker' or CD/Record to speaker you get a certain amount of loss.. You really should spend a reasonable amount based on the price of the amp/bass or CD/Record deck amp and speakers.. It's like buying a Jag then getting £30 tyres... but if you have a 20 year old banger then you stupid spending £100 on tyres.. or you could just OBHM cables, great value and will be great for basic to top end and will last like for bloody ages