cetera

I'm pretty much GAS-free (thank God) but there a [i]few[/i] things I'd still [i]LIKE[/i] to own... [u]Basses:[/u] Spector SB1 custom build Spector NS2X (Thunderbird shape) Fender 'Steve Harris' Precision Fender Jazz MIJ/CIJ 75RI in 3TS Mouradian CS-74 Ibanez Saber/Sabre Bass (in petrol purple preferably) 80's/early 90's Warwick Streamer with EMGs Yamaha BB2004 or BBNE2 (black or white) [u]Amps/Cabs:[/u] Genz Benz Streamliner Bergantino NV610 - Edit: OOPS! Just gone and bought one!

[quote name='NickH' post='1195606' date='Apr 11 2011, 12:34 PM']Now I'm left with the choice of tracking one down on the 'bay or going for a cheapie Behringer model. Anyone got any experience of these? Folks turn their noses up at Behringer kit I've noticed, but their kit seems to have a good level of reliability on the road...[/quote] Dont.... just DON'T....

Bumping for our gigs THIS weekend: [b][u]April[/u] 15th Stourbridge 'River Rooms' 16th Ipswich 'Manor Ballroom' [/b]

An oddity with this amp is also that the drive control is on FULL when at the lowest (7 o'clock) position and OFF when at the highest (5 o'clock) position!

[quote name='jackruston' post='1192856' date='Apr 8 2011, 01:40 PM']Ooh that Bergatino cab does look like a good solution. Do they come up used much? Jack[/quote] Sadly, hardly ever...

[quote name='51m0n' post='1192823' date='Apr 8 2011, 01:07 PM']Get a Berg NV610[/quote] ^ this....

[quote name='chris_b' post='1192735' date='Apr 8 2011, 11:35 AM']The SVT3PRO needs to have the Master on full and the Gain balancing your volume. If you have the EQ section switched on (I didn't bother with this) then the volume fader will affect your overall volume. There is a 15 db cut button. Don't push this in or you will loose a lot of volume.[/quote] ^ This..... The SVTIIIPro has no lack of power if used correctly...

[quote name='molan' post='1192462' date='Apr 8 2011, 12:33 AM']This may sound somewhat 'blasphemous' but if you like the idea/look/feel of a Streamer then i'd definitely check out the 'original' version - a Spector I've owned a few of these & much preferred them to my old Streamer.[/quote] +1

[quote]... In fact, Stuart Spector designed it....[/quote] [quote name='mart' post='1192177' date='Apr 7 2011, 07:51 PM']Er, wasn't it Ned Steinberger?[/quote] It was indeed Ned Steinberger, for Stuart Spector in 1976.

[quote name='thebassman' post='1191690' date='Apr 7 2011, 01:24 PM']What choice of heads are driving these cabs? Is it mainly GB and TC heads?[/quote] I've put an Ampeg SVT111 through it, a Sansamp pre with Peavey power amp through it and a GK800RB through it and ALL sounded monstrous!

LOVE that Pedulla!!

Genz Benz Neox212T all the way.... I've sent you a PM...

Wouldn't be a GnR tribute would it?

Wow! Thanks for that nonsense about a brand that is charging over the odds for something of poor quality... Now where's the bread for that SPAM sandwich...?

[quote name='Johnston' post='1189163' date='Apr 5 2011, 03:46 PM']Yeah but then you're probably the only BC'er another would recognise without needing a previous introduction or a second glance . Unless someone mistakenly turns up at a real kiss gig and starts talking gear. Man that could be embarrassing [/quote] Lol! Yep, especially when Gene's eyes glaze over and he starts chatting up your lady instead....

[quote name='Clarky' post='1189151' date='Apr 5 2011, 03:40 PM']there's always the uber-cool BassChat T-shirts, of which I am a proud owner [/quote] Nah, that looks sh*te over my 'Gene Simmons' outfit....

[quote name='Jakester' post='1189054' date='Apr 5 2011, 02:40 PM']It's a ferking great big dent whether you like it or not. If undamaged , comparable instruments go for less than you're asking for a damaged one then it's not unrealistic to use that as a bargaining tool. If you don't like it, just don't respond.[/quote] But surely getting a response keeps the lines of communication open...? Aren't we asking for people to be more communicative on here so as to avoid people thinking they have got a potential buyer when in fact they haven't? Your answer appears to fly in the face of good manners/trading etiquette

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1188933' date='Apr 5 2011, 01:09 PM']On the other hand, the people coming to your gigs are your customers and are ultimately paying your wages, and might reasonably expect a polite reply to the first three questions above (the last two are pushing it a bit). If you want people to come to your gigs, or want them to buy your bit of kit, then you need to make it easy for them. Not aimed specifically at you Cetera, just that your post triggered the thought.[/quote] No offence taken, I'm just airing the frustration that 20 years of dealing with the same questions has bred... We actually reply by pointing them towards said websites so that they may continue to use them in future, thereby obtaining the information they require WHEN they require it... and not continually wasting our time... Seems to work for the repeat offenders...

[quote name='rafael_bassplayer' post='1188574' date='Apr 5 2011, 03:04 AM']hello this my bass that i have for sale its a custom shop bass and i have not seen anyother bass like this if you like becouse you might have to trivel i will sell it to you for £1100 tell me what you think [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SANDBERG-PM5-Custom-shop-/290552380180?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item43a6457b14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SANDBERG-PM5-Custom-...=item43a6457b14[/url][/quote] I think the OP has probably made his choice in the last 3 years and that you shouldn't post e-Bay links to your item in this forum...

[quote name='TheGreek' post='1188306' date='Apr 4 2011, 08:47 PM']My main gripe is about is how some "would be buyers" ask the most mundane questions without even doing any research of their own - a quick visit to the manufacturers website would yield all the answers to their questions and even answers to questions they hadn't even thought of...worse however are those who you know have no intention of buying but ask daft questions anyway - I answered their questions respectfully and informatively even though I knew they weren't going to part with any cash..[/quote] Sorry to hear this mate but it is, I fear, partly a result of the avalanche of information available around us. There's almost too much to deal with and people back away and can't be bothered to look for it. We often encounter a similar situation with our band where people ask the most mundane questions about our regular gigs - for which the answers are available from the venue websites, ticket agents etc etc... e.g. Q. What time are you on? A. Ask the venue Q. How much are tickets? A. See the venue/ticket agent website Q. When are you playing *insert venue*? A. See our gig listings on our website/Facebook or check the venue website and believe it or not... Q. "What bus goes from the local station to the venue and what time is the last bus back?" A. How the F**K do we know?!?!? and Q. "What time is the last train back to town?" A. See above!!! Basically, rather than spending time e-mailing us and waiting for a reply they could have looked up the info online and got the answers they required within seconds!!

Contact [email protected]. He'll answer any queries you have...

[quote name='Beedster' post='1187095' date='Apr 3 2011, 09:09 PM']So if a guy has the perfect bass (pre-CBS Precision), perfect strings (La Bella heavy flats), perfect amplification (loads of tubes), what's the best cab for the American 60s/70s tone we're talking here.....?[/quote] Studio or live? Studio - an old Ampeg B15 fliptop Live - an old SVT 810

Definitely my favourite era of music, so much 'space' in the music and prominent, full bass tones aplenty.... My personal faves HAVE to be Peter Cetera (Gibson EB3L & Fender P) on the first 11 'Chicago' albums...... and Tiran Porter (Gibson EB3L, Fender P & Gibson Thunderbird) during the original Tommy Johnston-era 'Doobie Brothers' . Both played with taste, melody, rhythm and finesse..... and their bass parts were clearly audible! Also love Joe Puerta (Ambrosia), Leon Wilkeson (Skynyrd), Kenny Gradney (Little Feat), Dave Hope (Kansas) etc...