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[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1488802462' post='3251834'] Thread is only two years old. [/quote] what a dafty i am. It came up on my "new threads" tab and i didn't bother looking at the dates. Ach well it was fun reading tho. Dave

Whow this has been some read so far. Sympathise with you but i'm with JTUK on this and should maybe give the singer a few weeks altho don't know what the personal issues are at home but band support plays a big part IMO. You will always come across things that will hold you up ie illness, family issues even holidays can put you back a few weeks so you need to accept some of it. If it continues to happen then look for a replacement. Someone else mentioned the singer needs to pick the songs. 110% agree with that altho members can make suggestions for the singer to pick from. That way singer is comfortable with the songs and within their vocal range. If singer doesn't get it sorted then move on. I started playing in bands again approx 6yrs ago after a 20yr break. I've been in or offered by far too many bands to count. Done everything from Tribute, covers and originals from Rock, Blues to Prog. Some were great musicians but continually argued or had excuses for not learning the songs for a rehearsal and others i found the music just didn't really suit what i was looking for. One band that were great bunch of guys playing T.Rex tribute & Glam covers band were just a bit too demanding and someone touched on this earlier. My mistake was that i had taken early retirement and thought i had lots of spare time and liked the idea of regular gigging however 2 gigs every weekend turned out to be too much for me and i had to leave. Think people need to be aware of how demanding it is gigging every weekend. To me that was just the way it was and i just kept looking for something that suited me. I was then offered to come along to a rehearsal with a group of guys who just wanted to have a bit of fun, play the songs they liked and if gigs come along then all well and good. Its more like a meeting of friends and we just play a few songs for fun. We have already gigged and went down very well and i was fair pleased with it. Again it was a relaxing gig if that makes sense. We rehearse weekly and covering blues based funk rock but i am totally relaxed for first time in a band and thoroughly enjoying it. They have now moved on to wanting the gigs maybe once a month. NEVER GIVE UP. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WORRY. MOVE ON AND FIND WHAT SUITS YOU. Dave

6/64ths is approx 2.4mm at 17th fret on E 5/64ths is approx 2mm at 17th fret on the E. I normally set mine at 12th so i'm guessing that the action is pretty low even at your previous setting. I'm assuming you must be approx 1.5-1.8mm at 12th fret now and that's quite low to me ? A lot depends on the sound you are trying to achieve. I like having an aggressive sound from my bass with most bands i play with. If strings are too low i get too much noise or fret buzz. I find i need to have a trade off in those styles between string height and playability. If i lowered the strings i could probably play faster with more ease but don't want to lose the attack. My normal setting is a shade lower than Fender or Warwick spec for most bands however i'm currently with a more blues based band and might try a lower setting on my PJ once the strings are due to be replaced. It came with 105's and i prefer 40-100 max. Intonation needs a tweak too. Dave

Berg has feet on the end as well as bottom and designed to sit either way. Would love to hear this rig. With that Thunderfunk amp it must be pretty awesome sounding. Dave

I bought Thumb pre-amp direct from Warwick. Reasobaly quick delivery altho they don't email to say its been dispatche or when it might arrive. Other than that it was pretty good service. Dave

This is a happy thread for a Sunday morning. Well done and good luck with it whatever you decide on. I'm now curious to see what happens so keep us all posted please. Dave

I went for one of these from ebay. Arrived quickly and its pretty solid. Rubber tyres on steel wheels. Easy enough to change the wheels to pneumatic if needed. And delivered all for £17 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131444996811?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Welcome Lowhead. Not a bad start to bass playing with the Ibanez there. Not really seen the Chowny basses maybe i should have a wee look. Dave

Generally speaking this thread has been most entertaining and funny. Thanks Blue. Dave

One of my best amps was a Peavey Mk4 twin channel with graphic EQ and 400W. Had an old Columbas bass that i thought was poor quality but having more experience now it wasn't as bad as some i've tried since. My mate still has that bass and his daughter learned on it. Had a Carlsbro Stingray amp and it seemed ok at the time but i guess in comparison to modern amps it was a bit poor for the money but that's just progress. After that early start with Columbas and Carlsbro i was fortunate to progress on to good quality gear with Peavey Mk4 and custom cabs and either Shergold twin neck, Aria, Fender, WAL. Dave Dave

Is that not a standard electrician type repair.

[quote name='ROConnell' timestamp='1488388705' post='3248552'] Found it! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFGPSx6cPN0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=GFGPSx6cPN0[/url] [/quote] Could have been worse [media]https://youtu.be/j9iVVdn2LN8[/media] Dave

Mick Karn - liked his bass playing but music was a bit bland and samey. Just couldn't really get into Japan. John Myung - another very talented bassist but Dream Theater just bore the hell outa me. Probably more that will come back to me as i've bought many albus just to hear the bassist. MAYBE THAT COULD BE THE NEXT THREAD ON BC - Albums you've bought just to hear the bassist. Dave

Load the VID onto youtube and copy and paste link to BC. Dave

DON'T SELL ANY OF THEM. Just give them to me for safe keeping. I won't charge much to look after them Dave

School gig circa 1976 with my Columbas Jazz and Selmer 50w head and Sound City 4x12 cab. Sure that was the amp i used but may have been my Carlsbro Stingray 100W 15" combo. Dave

I'm of the opinion that if i enjoy it then great but i do prefer to see proper musicians playing a song. I don't think i would ever go to watch someone create music on stage with just a keyboard and a laptop kinda thing or modern DJ's. Being a bassist i specifically want to see a bass on stage as it adds to my interest. I do have albums done by solo artists that have covered all parts using keyboards or samples and i enjoy it. What i do find a bit of a pain is DJ's that take samples and make up "music" using samples from other peoples songs. Its just not to my taste either musically or ethically. All that said if people are enjoying it then whoever it is must be doing something right. Dave

I use either Polytune or my Roland GT6B depending on what i decide to use on the night. Both tune my 6er no probs at all. Dave

make up brush (courtesy of my wife i might add) Gibson guitar polish and soft polishing cloth on the painted or lacquered basses. Briwax on my Warwick Thumb. Dave

Do majority of these pre-amps have a built in adjustable crossover for the outputs. ? Dave

[quote name='danbowskill' timestamp='1488221769' post='3246967'] Obviously(as always) you should go with what sounds and fits best for you :- )........ but i just couldn't dial a great tone (for me) with that orange head , i found it far to bass heavy and too much low mids( thats with knowing flat is around quarter/full/quarter on the low mid high). I play Drop C in a loud band , i couldn't get that head to keep clean enough to cut through without distortion! and the head was properly biased without fault . I highly recommend you try the bassman out if you have the chance to before you buy as it is really in another league imo . it's a very versitile amp that most tones you could think of can be found with ease ,with a splendid weight behind each note. i find it easier to carry than the orange even if it is a touch heavier :-) [/quote] Thanks for that. Few people have suggested i look at it. Not a cheap amp tho. Dave

Giving out your NI number could lead to it being used for identity fraud. Especially if its left lying around pub offices for anyone to see. If its proven you gave it out and it was used your bank might no cover any losses from your accounts. I'd be very wary of anyone asking for this. Dave