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Just wondering cos I know of a few locally.Does it affect the way you play/interpret bass lines melodically? Iain

[quote name='igloobuilding' post='273163' date='Aug 30 2008, 02:50 PM']Im wanting to get a new bass cab, preferably a 4x10 for rehearsals and gigs, I have an ampeg B410HLF at the moment which has a horn problem (see my post in repairs forum). Im not sure which cab to go for from the list below: Ampeg SVT 410HE Ampeg SVT 410HLF Ashdown ABM 410T Gallien-Krueger 410SBX Has anyone had experience with these cabs and if so could you please give me an idea of what they are like, volume, sound, build I have a hartke 3500 head thanks Ian[/quote] I got a Eden Nemesis 410 cab an year ago and it's been excellent-very sensitive(103 I think) so easy to drive and very light Nearly new £250 on the bay-bargain Cheers Iain

Fitted a new set of Eurosonic lights to my also new(to me) Bassix Multitech.It comes with magnetic pups at end of fretboard and a piezo in the body and bridge,which is all blended through a 2 channel K&K preamp. My problem is that I'm getting a lot of string noise from my fingers and the fretboard,and although this isn't really a major problem when playing with the whole band,it is annoying me a bit. The body piezo does seem to be quite "hot" and I think it could be the main problem,although the nylon covering on the strings tends to get a bit sticky after playing. Any suggestions?Change of strings to Spiros or similar? Cheers Iain

Also check the screws holding the PCB are tight-some of mine were slack and gave me problems Iain

[quote name='gilmour' post='75387' date='Oct 17 2007, 12:50 AM']Has anyone tried the DR Fatbeams Stainless Steel Roundwound? I play mostly funger funk and soul, I've currently got a set of D'Addario EXL 170's, round wound nickel. They feel great, but (I think it's the fact they are nickel) I find the tone a littel thin and over-Zingy. So I'm considering the above DR Fatbeams - but £37 for a 5 string set - ouch![/quote] I use Fatbeams on my US Deluxe P and they sound great.Play rock mainly and get good bass and mids from them with a smooth treble(play with fingers most of the time) They have good balance across the strings and good tension-I don't like floppy,so I can really dig in if required.They aint cheap,but they will last me an year!My frets are starting to wear a bit though,so may go for nickels next Cheers Iain

Dave Brubeck TAKE FIVE!

Psychokiller-Talking Heads Love Song-Simple Minds,still sounds modern although at least 25 years old

What kind of bass was Martin Blunt playing on Jools Friday night?It looked like an old P re-issue or something.Good solid thump with nice tone

[quote name='d-basser' post='171869' date='Apr 7 2008, 10:37 PM']i have had a gander at alot of the BFM stuff so I have a vague clue about sensitivity. I cant for the life of me find the spec on this cab though, its an old one and I am relying on the place i got it froms word on what it is because it has nothing written on it but apparently it is an 8ohm Black Widow cab. If the tube change doesnt fix it I am going to get a new cab if one of my bands starts to gig anyhoo so it isnt a huge deal[/quote] I used to have a Peavey BW cab which was left in my garage.Started getting sounds as you describe-found that the magnet was corroding around coil Test by moving cone gently back into magnet(as it normally functions)If there's a scraping sound it's corroded or the coil's on it's way out. I managed to clean off corrosion with a light sand and double-sided sticky tape on a narrow knife to clean out Worth a try Iain

[quote name='dub' post='80730' date='Oct 29 2007, 11:21 AM']Hi Iain Something to consider in an electric upright is getting part of it to rest comfortably against your body, like a double bass. I had to get a new extension for mine as the original design was a bit wobbly and didn't come far enough out from the body. Fortunately, the maker had redsigned one and sent it to me. If you compare your bass to a full size double bass you'll get an idea of where it should be resting. If it's too close it can cause problems. When the bass is stable, and is resting against you, it is possible to use a small amount of leverage with your arm and back to hold down the strings rather than just your hand strength alone. Your left hand thumb and fingers should form a C shape (this was a big change for me as I used to play the electric with my thumb curving the other way! but this has improved my electric techniquie too) You can experiment with this by holding down notes without squeezing with your thumb at all, just using it as a support. Look in the mirror, holding your bass and let your left shoulder relax down so it level with the right That way you can be a lot more relaxed in you arm and back and are less likely to get injuries through tension. "Progressive Repetoire for the double bass" by george vance is quite a good series of books for technique. It's a bit dry but then most of these kind of books are.[/quote] Cheers Quee I'll look at all these areas.Thanks for the advice

[quote name='skywalker' post='78102' date='Oct 23 2007, 10:56 AM']I almost bought a cottage in Rackwick once - but decided to remain part of the rate race instead. How we regret these things later. Do you know if Peter Maxwell Davies still lives in Rackwick??[/quote] Hi Love Rackwick.Go out on fishing trips now and again.We stay at Ootro,just down from the car park a bit.Which cottage were you looking at?Max,who incidentally I know(unashamed namedropping) moved to Sanday about 7 years ago Iain

[quote name='grosa' post='77987' date='Oct 23 2007, 01:34 AM']went to orkney with work once,hoy it was,quite nice didn't see any wal's anywhere though welcome mate! spier gad?[/quote] Yea Go to Hoy now and again-the Wal can be hard to find-well camoflauged against the peat hill

[quote name='ste_m3' post='77978' date='Oct 23 2007, 01:08 AM']quick fact for you! my middle name (Harcus) is something to do with where your from. i should really look into that![/quote] Yup An Orcadian name for sure.You have royal blood! Iain

[quote name='dub' post='74174' date='Oct 14 2007, 04:05 PM']Hi Tom That's quite funny to meet you on the basschat page. You're welcome to come and check out the cab anytime as it is much better than the one I built all that time ago! I would be interested to see what you made of the bass too. It's probably a good bit more portable than a 3/4 although I haven't risked taking it on a plane yet as I think it would need a more serious case to survive that! cheers Quee[/quote] I think it's quite funny meeting both of you on BC.I've spoken to you,Quee,a few times when you've been up with Sasa Celtica amongst others,and Tom,it wasn't so long ago that you were by the house with Soph and Sandy for a few beers.Anyway I've managed to get a hold of an electric upright,a headless Bassix model with magnetic and piezo pickups,so I'm trying to get to grips with it,although my technique I suspect is crap.Any suggestions for good publications on upright technique?I've recently developed a pain inside my left elbow and wondered if it was connected.Hope all's well with you both Iain

[quote name='paul, the' post='77770' date='Oct 22 2007, 04:29 PM']Welcome to BC Iain, that P looks fun. Not seen a four knobbed American before.[/quote] Thanks the paul Actually it's got 5 knobs-volume,pickup blend,stacked treble and bass,mid cut/boost.9V preamp although I think the newer ones are 18V Cheers Iain

Hello A friend of mine's got a Wal-don't know what model.Lots of basses for sale in my area?Is there something I should know? Iain

Used to be member on BW.Great new site Mods. Been playing bass for 28 years in punk/new wave/pub/rock bands and still get a kick when we're all hooked in together.Now play in a covers band doing Beatles to AC/DC and more plus Texas Swing band.Newly taken up upright bass and enjoying the challenge. Gear:USA p deluxe into Sansamp BDDI into Trace 300 SMX 12 into Nemesis 4x10.Swinging Bassix headless upright into Tech Seco Cube 180. Cheers Iain