obbm

I've been here since the early days of Bassworld, i.e. about 23 years. There was a time when I would post a lot but nowadays I just like to browse and rarely comment. It was through here that I had the idea to start my cable business as there was a need that wasn't being fulfilled. Making and selling cables showed me that there was life after retirement, kept me busy and I made many friends in the process, so thank you one and all. There is no doubt that no matter what the topic, if you ask, someone will have the answer. Long may it continue.

Some years ago I parted company with my Stingray 5, the one with a Status neck, because I was finding it too difficult to play with my small slightly arthritic hands and it didn't fit the band I was in at the time. I went back to playing 4-string basses yet I keep getting the urge to get a 5-string USA Sterling. Ridiculous really when I know that I won't be able to play it well.

I’ve had a Metro Hybrid PJ for about 10 years and it is still my No.1 bass. Never had a problem with it. Also had a couple of Metro UV70s. Only sold them because I don’t get on with Jazz bodies.

Totally agree. It also depends what the two basses are as the result will be different. For example if both are passive then the tone controls on one will effect the other and vice- versa. It would be best to have complete isolation via a switch of some sort.

The Nano seems pretty clean and very loud. I run it flat and use a Sansamp BDDI in front of it. I have no complaints.

I'll throw in a couple of amps that I use with my BF One10(s). Markbass Nano 300 Genzler Magellan 350 Not quite as small or light as the Elf but worth a look.

In early 1963 we decided to create a band for a school dance in July. Nobody could play or had a bass so I made one and modified the family radiogram to use as an amp. This band did the one gig and then split however another was formed which lasted until the end of the year and then folded due to parental pressure and A-levels. My first ever paid gig was NYE 1963. Post A-levels two of us started another band, The Elite Clique, which played Surrey Delta R&B and early Rock 'n' Roll. We gigged locally until the rhythm guitarist got a steady girlfriend who persuaded him to leave and the drummer left to concentrate on school work. We then tried to start a soul band but it never quite worked out and in 1966 I retired, sold my gear and regretted it for years after.

Sadly the bass guitar hadn't been invented in 1946.

The output of crossover in your subs is Line Level and your tops are passive so between the two you are going to need a power amplifier or change the tops to active ones.

ZZZ.

Are any BCers currently on the P&O Arvia, either on holiday or working?

#20 obbm (Dave)

Ooh that would be good then next time we could have carat cake.

Having just returned to my abode in the west I have to agree what an excellent relaxing day it was. My first SW Bash after many years in the SE and it didn't disappoint. Congratulations to Mike and his able helpers, especially the catering department, you excelled. Nice to meet some names that I only ever knew as customers. I'm looking forward to next year already.

Just had half-hour blast with my G1 and have no problem with any of the strings on any of my basses. Sorry but don't know what to suggest. Perhaps you have a rogue unit.

I'll bring something for the raffle, just not sure yet.

I used these transducers. I built a 4 which proved to be a bit cumbersome and I still have the 2. The next project is a single. My most recent band used pre-recorded drum tracks so I had a feed of that into the Eich stool but as the levels were not very constant it sometimes got a bit over-excited and caused me some back problems. I used the 2 transducer at our final gig but even that is a bit too large so I will make a single unit, just in case we reform. As someone has pointed out there is a very detailed article in German which was very helpful. I had to make a number of router templates for the different depth cut-outs. The most difficult bit was stopping unwanted vibrations, particularly the base. I also had a couple of transducers go off-centre and vibrate rather than thump.

I did but when we moved to Cornwall I sold the bits as I didn't think I'd need it. Then I found a band and had to buy an Eich stool which I still have. I've also made a couple of bass boards but never used them as the backbeat is quite good.

I've recently strung 3 of my basses with Labella 750N black nylon strings. With two of the sets had a faulty D-string which they have very kindly replaced.

Is anyone coming to the Bash from as far afield as Surrey or East Hampshire?