ras52

+1 for the Roqsolid love. It was with great trepidation that I submitted my own measurements for my TC BC210 cab, but I'm super-chuffed with the result, and it took less than week to turn the order around.

Hi, if I want to increase neck relief by [i]loosening [/i]the truss rod, is it necessary/recommended to slacken the strings first? (Trying to avoid metal fatigue - I've previously done a little-by-little adjustment on an acoustic g**t*r, slackening and retightening each time, and broke two brand new strings in the process .)

[quote name='Eggy' post='1089349' date='Jan 14 2011, 02:04 PM']Only downside, more often than not have to explain to Missus why I NEED.........[/quote] You might like to read this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118516"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=118516[/url]

Well, first impressions are very favourable. I ordered it on Monday evening, and it arrived on Wednesday morning, which was actually mildly annoying as I couldn't play with it until tonight! Nice weight, very playable. Lovely finish, no rough edges. As mentioned, it's loud! The bridge pup is quite high and was giving my little practice amp more than it could handle. I'll be lowering those over the weekend, as well as doing some general tweaking (there's virtually no relief in the neck at the moment). Not too impressed with the stock strings but that's no big deal. It's the first time I've bought a bass unseen based on reputation and I'm happy to say it looks like it was a good move! I'll be playing it next week while my Precision is in for a way-overdue service and MOT, so we'll see which one becomes the go-to bass in due course...

Thanks for the suggestions, folks... I will be Spotifying etc. in due course.

I've just hooked up with a couple of guitarists/writers for a project. One guy is in the AC/DC, Def Leppard tradition (not an area I've followed) and the other guy is more Pink Floyd-y. The drummer (also new last night like myself) thought it was predominantly a Hendrix/Floyd vibe, and he was adding in a more contempory (slighly funkier) drumming style. Now, I've spent the last few months getting back into practise after a two-decade layoff and am have a bit of catching up to do. The guitarists are just overyjoyed to have a drummer and bass player and so are happy with whatever I'm doing... but I'm not. It's the "straight ahead" rock aspect that I'm least experienced/inspired/happy with. Do you erudite folks have some listening recommendations that might inspire me to create suitable basslines for this setup? Cheers!

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1086777' date='Jan 12 2011, 03:07 PM']My question is, how does a walking bass line go without the third?[/quote] It hops.

And a pair of Doc Martens for the stomping thereof!

OK I gone and done it! Black & white rick en router!

I guess when eBay runs one of its zero-insertion-fee promotions people see what they can get away with!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1083941' date='Jan 10 2011, 09:34 AM']Definitely worth the trip. Nice shop, excellent selection of gear, cups of tea/coffee/hot chocolate, and great service. On top of that the prices are also great. Enjoy![/quote] You got me at hot chocolate... if they have nice basses that's a bonus. :-)

I liked the look of the SB-2 too, but not the absence of a tone control!? Is your SB a USA or a Tribute model? I've only just worked out the difference after some puzzlement at widely differing prices.

Hi, I'm down in the SE corner of Greater London and am in search of that special dangerous place for my wallet to visit. I see that Bass Direct gets a lot of love here but is a bit far to go unless it's for something [i]very[/i] special. Bass Merchant however is - traffic permitting - a more doable 1.5 hours away. A visit would still be a serious venture, but potentially worthwhile. What I'm looking for is somewhere with a wide range of instruments in the £500-1000 range (and maybe higher to tempt me). Bass Merchant's website suggests it fits the bill... am I right?

I am sooo tempted. Wavering between black/black (black is the new black) and Geedy Lee black/white.

I'm vaguely looking for my next bass, 4-string, twin pickups, passive or active/passive, trad body shape. I'm liking the look of the G&L and wondered if anyone had experience of it. [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/TributeSeries/basses/JB-2/index.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/Tribu.../JB-2/index.asp[/url]

[quote name='rambam' post='943830' date='Sep 2 2010, 06:37 PM']Hi Guys, Has anyone bought or played one of these? or even heard of these, they are imported over from china, by some guy in bath, thanks for any info you may have.[/quote] Someone likes them: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117380"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=117380[/url] I'm also tempted and would be eager to hear more...

"Message in the Music"? I thought it was going to be a cover of this one, by another IMO oft-overlooked super-duper woman. (Bass by Freddie Washington, I believe.)

[quote name='ras52' post='1081503' date='Jan 7 2011, 08:38 PM']Hm, I got going in the late 70s with the help of these: Geddy Lee John Wetton - in Larks' Tongues-era King Crimson Jeff Berlin - with Bill Bruford Dave Allen - on the first Gang of Four album, Entertainment Jaco Pastorius, via Joni Mitchell's Hejira and Don Juan's Reckless Daughter[/quote] Damn, I forgot Paul McCartney Tina Weymouth Maybe they'd edge out Jeff Berlin and Jaco.

Hm, I got going in the late 70s with the help of these: Geddy Lee John Wetton - in Larks' Tongues-era King Crimson Jeff Berlin - with Bill Bruford Dave Allen - on the first Gang of Four album, Entertainment Jaco Pastorius, via Joni Mitchell's Hejira and Don Juan's Reckless Daughter

I've been using a couple of Schubb Talons, which are great at home but not as secure as the Hercules I've been using for my classical g**t*r: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85317/GS401B%252FW/Floor_Stands/Mini_acoustic_guitar_stand"]http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85...ic_guitar_stand[/url] There's also a version of this for solidbodies which I fancy: [url="http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85317/GS402B%252FW/Floor_Stands/Mini_electric_guitar_stand"]http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85...ic_guitar_stand[/url] Although I can't see anything on the Hercules site about it, Thomann say "not recommended for guitars with nitro lacquer finish". Are Thomann just covering themselves, or it this a real issue. I have a '78-ish Precision and a Yamaha BB350F, and I think the Precision might be nitro (although already has staining on the back from being left alone in a Fender hard case for too long).

The deed is done! I've gone for a TC Classic 450 + BC210. The cab is larger but lighter than the "matching" RS210 (and sounded better to my ears), and still fits in the boot of the car without putting the seats down or removing the parcel shelf. Combined weight is 23kg, compared with the old Trace Elliot combo's 44kg - result!

[quote name='Earbrass' post='1079657' date='Jan 6 2011, 11:38 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461[/url][/quote] I think that qualifies as a non-straight answer. :-)

Hi, OP here. Combophobics will be pleased to hear that I'm heading away from that route, with a current shortlist including the Genz Benz Shuttle, TC Classic and Little Mark heads. GB, Barefaced, and Schroeder cabs all "sound" good on paper. I'll be off to do some serious auditioning shortly.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' post='1076625' date='Jan 3 2011, 06:52 PM']Kasim Sulton (Ex. Neverland Express(Meatloaf)/Solo)[/quote] Nice to see Kaz getting a mention - best known to me as one of Todd Rundgren's long-time associates, solo and in the various incarnations of Utopia.