Rayman

Hmmm cheers for all that, I think some swapping around in soundcheck before tomorrows gig is in order.

I had an 80's NS2 with the hazlabs circuit, and it was fabulous, really grunty, throaty honk, great bass. I also had a couple of Euro 4LXs and they were fantastic too. Beautiful build and ergonomics, and tone to die for. The only one that I didn't quite get on with was a Euro 5. Same quality of build, but it was so "in your face" tonally with the tone pump on that one, that I just couldn't dial in the tone I wanted. It was the non adjustable EQ version, maybe that was the problem, don't know. I've always thought of Spectors as kind of like, riding a rodeo bull. You just don't know how long you can hang on before it throws you off.

Yeah I'm new to it Kev, only gigged it once, so I'm still trying to suss it out, and I can't decide how to set it yet!! The only criticism I have of the Markbass rig is that it's super clean, so the bass attack is there to kind of dirty it up a bit I guess. With the bass attack I've ended up (as I look at it from the last gig) with everything set at 10 past 12 except shape which is up full, and harmonics which is off ?!?

I've never been much of an effects kind of player, but I find myself using them more and more. Couple of questions.... What's the definitive order to put them in generally? I always understood drive first, others next, then tuner last? My current effects list are: Ibanez PD7 Hartke bass attack EBS Octabass TC Vortex Korg DT10 tuner I'm after a decent delay to put in the chain too, maybe a Headrush. So how would you link them up? Also, can anyone recommend a good pedal board? Any advantage to having built in power? I just use a daisy chain on the end of a power supply. No idea what difference a power brick makes....duh.....

Don't know how far you want to go, but the best one around there is in Morecambe: http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/

Wizard Thumper.... http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/moreinfo.asp?id=4 .......and a set of LaBella flats. Sorted.

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1351279190' post='1849732'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8aVRHsmo7U[/media] [/quote] That sir.........is first class, very very good indeed. Agreed on the singer too, she's fabulous.

Very very nice that, and my favourite colour too. Is It the one that was for sale from abroad recently? I was tempted myself.

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1352220895' post='1860349'] [/quote] That's fabulous Dave, the perfect bass.

Ahh the old Les Paul neck break sketch. Yes, very painful when it happens, but common, and is usually sorted pretty quickly when done by someone like Mr Shuker. I managed a similar trick with a 1975 Fender Strat many years ago, but in my case I threw it against a wall mid gig, because it went out of tune...... .....I know.

Fender Precision Fender Jazz ......the end.

Just bought a stonking Fender Jazz from Sam. Great bloke, great communication, great transaction all round. Couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Just watched it.....couldn't hear the bass at all, so couldn't pass judgement on the tone......and I was surprised to see Jet Black from The Stranglers moonlighting in another band.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v313/russjm/2011-10-23083155_zpsa5b36018.jpg[/IMG] Well this is where I've ended up....after years of Overwaters, Musicmans, Spectors, Roscoes etc etc etc.....5 strings, 6 strings etc etc......I'm back where I started all those years ago, with a Fender Precision. Financial problems have forced me to sell all my gear, and I've ended up with just the Markbass, and this Classic 50s Precision, and I couldn't be happier. It's been a real cleansing exercise, a real eye opener, and it's made me realize how much time, effort, and cash I've wasted all these years. Once I'm back on my feet, I'm sure I'll be buying more crap once again, but really......do you [i]really[/i] need anything more than a Precision and an amp???

One of the best kept secrets, in my opinion, are the MIJ Squiers from the '90s. Get yourself on ebay and pick up a 90s Squier Precision for under 200 quid, and it'll blow the socks off anything new. I had a K series Squier P bass from 1991, and it was head and shoulders above anything I could find new. Beautiful to play. Why did I sell it? Because I made the mistake of thinking that a '62 RI Jazz would be better. I was wrong.

[quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1350751309' post='1843095'] Horrible, clinical, souless, over-produced. I must be missing something. Give me Steeleye Span (who still tour regularly) any day. [/quote] Blimey...couldn't agree less, but each their own of course! I think the songs are beautifully crafted, and full of soul, but what do I know?? I've got Husker Du on in the background.

I've recently had to sell off all MY basses too, purely for financial reasons, and at first I was heartbroken to do it. I'm 47, just started a new job after 3 months off, and I'm totally skint. The upside, is that I wound up with a fabulous Fender Classic 50s Precision, MIM, and absolutely amazing. I gigged it on Saturday, and the band, who can be very critical indeed, reckoned it was the best sound I've ever had. I believe in fate or destiny, call it what you will, and I'm sure, 100%, it was the best move I've made in years. Long live the Fender Precision. Wherever it's made.