Roland Rock

Eleven people! Brilliant. That's my half of the outlay recouped ;-) Only joking Si :-D

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1391601640' post='2358982'] I'll bring my Roscoe LG V Signature, far too many effects pedals and pending on the transport arrangements my Barefaced/EBS rig. Can't promise the rig will come along though I'm afraid. [/quote] We can look at hiring an extra room for your pedals :-D Numbers looking good so far. FYI we need 22 attendees to break even, so sign up people!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391596625' post='2358879'] Well 3 out of the 5 knobs on an OTB are next to useless... [/quote] Thinking on it some more, these words could be used to describe my valve amp, yet I love it. I think the difference is that my valve amp has a great core tone, so not much EQ is needed to get the tones I love.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1391596625' post='2358879'] Well 3 out of the 5 knobs on an OTB are next to useless where as the the streamliner's eq is very effective. [/quote] :-D. That'll explain it then

The bigger, heavier version of my solid state amp that I really don't need

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1391590164' post='2358792'] On the other hand, I found the Streamliner sounded much better than the Terror heads I tried - no floors wiped this end! [/quote] +1 I've tried several OTBs and just can't get a sound I like. I found the Streamliner to be so much better for me. Shame, as like the aesthetics of the OTB. I ended up getting rid of the Streamliner as it was a bit too similar in tone to my valve amp, and I was increasingly after cleaner tones for my band. I'd love to try a TH500, as I don't think I've heard a bad word said about them. .

I play with a pick only maybe twice in a set. Being the clammy-handed type, I prefer a grippy plectrum, and have tried loads of different types. The one I've settled on is Cactus Picks - without doubt the grippiest pick of them all.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1391550476' post='2358570'] I have the Hercules ones and they swivel to fit off set headstocks. You just have to pull the clasp towards you and it clicks into a new position that allows the swivel motion. Never had any problems with any bass neck since hanging them. I think the OP must have just been unlucky... [/quote] :-D That'll teach me to not read the instructions! Will try that later, thanks Edit just tried it, and the clasp does not move forwards or backwards. It's this one: http://www.herculesstands.co.uk/product/85317/GS412B/Floor_Stands/Auto_Grab_guitar_stand_with_foldable_backrest Perhaps you're talking about the wall hanging ones?

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1391513470' post='2357882'] Yeah, me too. The Ox was, without a doubt, my favourite player, but I don't know how much I like the look of some of his more...erm, "exotic" instruments! [/quote] Saw this today, thought it might be interesting for Who fans:

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1391535342' post='2358288'] But would you agree that the Streamliner is not quite as intuitive as one might first think, and takes a bit of playing around with? [/quote] No ;-)

If anyone lives (or can get) near Bulwell/Junction 26, I'll be driving from there down to the bash at around 10:30. I'll have spare room for three people, one smallish rig, and two or three basses. I'll be staying at the end to tidy up etc, so may not get back to Nottingham till around 18:30 PM me if you're interested If no one is interested, I'll just bring both my rigs :-D

[quote name='Doyle' timestamp='1391522502' post='2358064'] Aah right... I fail. Would beers be appropriate? [/quote] Hi, Soz, I just checked with the school and they said no. I suppose they don't want students to find random beers in their classroom :-D I failed to realise that you needed to copy and paste the list too, so don't feel too bad! Updating with my gear: 1. Si600 - No gear, I expect to be too busy and I've nothing exotic or interesting! 2. Roland Rock - '78 P, W&T Ergon 5, Rocket Rig or GlockenRig 3. 4-string-thing - 4. Pantherairsoft - 5. KevB - Tea and biscuits 6. Doyle - V940, ME-20B, Random self build 7. intime-nick - maybe my Shuker, Sandberg, rack & pedalboard etc 8. andydye (if I can get agreement from swmbo) - ACG 5'er fretted and fretless, MarkBass LMIII, EAD Foundation 212, some pedals

I'd be really tempted to check out the teeny tiny Kala U Bass - very practical, a great DB sound, and I could imagine it looking pretty cool up on stage.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the current incarnation is the one I know - an ex-working mens club with a gym upstairs. I'll make sure I go to the right place anyway, cheers.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1391520512' post='2358021'] What I think has not been mentioned in this thread is that some, me included, find the Streamliner knobbage more demanding, meaning I feel one needs more time with it before being able to dial in the sound one hears in one's head. [/quote] Agreed. If that's not what I said, it's what I meant to say ;-) [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1391360264' post='2356169'] The Streamliner is a really good amp. Playing with the tone controls is fun, because, in true valve style, one affects the other, so it's not quite as intuitive as you might first think, and takes a bit of playing around with. [/quote]

"sp**k Volcano and the Eruptions" - classy :-D I like The Dog House, have practiced there and seen NoMeansNo there - great venue. I'll try and get to that one

+1 for Markbass Super Booster. It's a great pedal, and will do exactly what you need, and the DI is high quality too. They are quite large though, if that's a consideration

[quote name='Jellyfish' timestamp='1391474019' post='2357673'] I'll make sure I get this on the Facebook asap, or at a more hospitable time of day so more people see it.. I [i]might[/i] be able to make it up. I'm in the wrong part of the Midlands really, but there's a chance I can get a lift and it'll be nice to show off my Alpher bass, although it might not be to everyone's tastes.. [/quote] Great to see BC social media posse in full effect! The location was chosen to be as central as possible. It should be an hour or less from Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Northampton and Milton Keynes (and Leicester of course). Would be good to see you :-)

[quote name='Johnm93' timestamp='1391465877' post='2357579'] Ah! All chicken heads at noon means no scoop! I learned that this evening... [/quote] Many amps (eg Orange Terror) are made to have a very prominent 'scoop' even when all knobs are at noon.

Not the type of thing I'd normally listen to, but I quite enjoyed it. I liked 'Everyday' best; it has a kind of Audioslave vibe and a great intro.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1391459182' post='2357460'] What's provided in the kitchen? If I can make it I'd be happy to bring some cheap coffee/tea/milk/biscuits then folks can go in and make a brew as they like, might need to bring their own mug though? [/quote] There is the facility to boil water (can't remember if it's a kettle or an urn) Thanks for the offer, Kev. I'll get a pack of polystyrene cups to save on washing up. We'll all chip in a bit to reimburse your outlay