Billy Apple

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1399234379' post='2442340'] I'd say Dimebag's last one was worse. [/quote] How? I don't recall any equipment failing that night

OBBM does these. Each one comes free with a bag of Tetley

Was up in London today. Saw a lovely translucent red Guild Starfire in Wunjo's window. It's been a while since I was in there, but I get shaken by the hand and called my first name. Had a skulk about trying to ignore the Starfire, but Tom passed it over and I had a quick run. Bloody lovely it was too, slim and light with a fast jazz neck and not divey on a strap. The whole deal looks cool as f**k. A quality build from Guild AFAIC. Alas my sense kicked in and I left it in the shop, but a very very nice different bass. And once again ace service from the coolest bass shop in London.

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1399107803' post='2441042'] They're not a duff batch, mine's fine, although I won't deny that I was worried. I love my older Gibsons but I've not had the best of luck with new ones. Rather than the duff batch theory, it's more like it's time to clear out old, discontinued models to focus on the 2014 stuff. The NR T-bird isn't the only Gibson bass they've got on offer right now... [/quote] I was offered a cream EB13 in GAK for £650, and that was the first price that came out his mouth. I reckon I could've got it a bit lower for cash. It was a lovely bass, which I should've bought if only for the fact I just don't need it. I'm looking at the gold EB14's now. Will this pain never end!

Maybe the're a duff batch finish-wise and this is why they are being punted out cheap. Anyway from what you say you've done, I reckon you'll have a pretty good sounding (and playing) bass.

Just found this for the new walnut fans.. http://youtu.be/-rk6RpbrNwc

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1398595571' post='2435540'] It's not MJP if that's what you're thinking [/quote] [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1398609588' post='2435685'] Or MDP which I believe you were alluding [/quote] Yes, you are right. I don't think it's either of them

There has been a thread opened here about Cotswold Basses.. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/219072-cotswold-bass-guitars/ And a website here.. http://www.cotswoldbassguitars.co.uk/index.htm

It's not MJP if that's what you're thinking

[quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1398386044' post='2433679'] What you need is a Sonic Screwdriver [/quote] It's not so easy to come across these, so I made my own..

Just the work on my 4001 as is detailed elsewhere here. It's been with a luthier for a couple of weeks now. Was hoping to get it back this weekend, but it does not look like it's happening . Soon tho

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1398504663' post='2434722'] Understood, but it did take out the funny bits, especially yours [/quote] I know, but it was veering elsewhere. Anyway, I'm all for discussing Rickenbacker bass guitars, and my own should be ready soon. Cant wait!

I've tidied this thread up a bit keep to it on topic.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1398256735' post='2432099'] Would I be right in thinking that this colour scheme is partly inspired by a certain bass I own? [/quote] Everything goes in the ideas pot

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1398193122' post='2431525'] It stands to reason that if you quote a post that has been removed for having libellous content then your post will be pulled as well. That's not a reflection on your content so don't take it personally. [/quote] My finest comedy hour ruined. I'm going to write to the lead singer of Echo And The Bunnymen. Dear Mr Echo..

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398198133' post='2431624'] I think a picture of just [i]one [/i]of your knobs would be about all I could stand... Maybe post them one at a time? He heu he. [/quote] Oh, I didn't say they were [i]all [/i]mine.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398197392' post='2431606'] That looks like it'll work well in the mix. No way of really knowing until you suck it and see, though (ew). Let us know what happens. *Agog* [/quote] I've just heard from the Singist and we don't have a gig until the 3rd May, so we'll see how it goes in rehearsal. But rest assured, soon enough I'll be showing you all pictures of my knobs.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398101397' post='2430496'] Yes, but I reckon he was having a crafty butchers at some granny grumble!! [/quote] How come you're hip to the terminology?

Here's the mix I've been working on today. The graphic is not a done deal, but this is the first time I've got the head sounding better thru the tone stack. Got quite into it, getting my groove on.. I'm going to carry this to rehearsal and see how it goes.. [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/kZ3s0Kl.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1398104146' post='2430530'] For years I was using a smiley face eq. Now I favour the low mid boost in a slight frown on my 12 band. It can sound boxy but works a treat in a band setting. Make your final choice st a gig venue, not at home and with the whole band. [/quote] It's difficult to get the time to Eq as a support band. The pubs we've played in we have a small PA and a band friend (not a sound guy) who pushes the faders. He spends a bit of time with the singer who's acoustic also goes thru the PA. For the rest of us it seems to be about getting the volume blend right and not necessarily about tone.

[quote name='Bassaddict85' timestamp='1397835709' post='2427807'] How's the SVT working out for you mate? [/quote] I'm still trying to find my sound. I started out with a 610HLF, but found the cab very un-musical and moved it on (I'm thinking I should've taken a punt on your 810). I'm running it through a 115 neo and it has a decent kick. Fiddling with the Eq as we speak!

Tack cloth, and then wipe with white spirt

Now I'm feeling full of internet un-cool All I can say is that when I push the mids I feel it gets 'boxy' and I'm not that keen. Gain was set just to clip when I hammered the strings, but the added drive increased the presence. The TV Jones Thunderblade pup has massive output, I've ended up screwing it right down on the bass side. I was aiming for a clean sound with hot-bottles on the power side. Even though the db level on the graphic is at zero, it has a marked boost from the tone stack.

I've never fussed with Eq much in the past. Always had the knobs at 12 o'clock. But, I sat down with my SVT last week and spent some time with it. I was surprised to find myself going through the graphic, it just gives more presence and welly. I was also surprised to see how much bass I added and mid taken away. I've heard of people Eq'ing for the cab and the room, well this is for the cab. I don't have the time or luxury to be fiddling with the knobs while setting up. But when we played at Sub 89 last week all I had to do was turn it up and it sounded pretty f'ing good. The sound guys DI'd post Eq and there was minimal messing with anything, I think they just turned it up too. The one thing I thought was lacking was a bit of bite, but I don't know if that is down to my cab being a 115. A cab with a tweeter perhaps? Any-hoo, here's my knobs, and I'm wondering if any Eq guru's can tell me what they say, and offer any advice? [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/x42aF9S.jpg[/IMG]