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[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1425844245' post='2711412'] The hardware is a little like a slimmed down Synthaxe, though I guess most of the clever stuff happens in the software (I haven't watched the video yet). I'm surprised they didn't include a 5-pin Midi socket though - that would make it seem more like a useful gigging tool. [/quote] MIDI over USB, so it should be easy enough to interface it to 5-pin MIDI.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1425905359' post='2711972'] Aha - it's got two tugbars on the top. Must be a special custom jobbie and hence the price. [/quote] I think there's just one, it's just got several extra screws holding the pickguard on.

That's unusual, a headless 8-string...

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1425762888' post='2710553'] Octave eights are unusual [/quote] Once you get past 6 strings, it seems the tendency is to have odd numbers of strings (I think there's quite a few people that would think that any number of strings above six is odd). I'd think of an 8 or 12-string as being double-course (8) or triple-course (12), and of course a 10-string is a double-coursed 5 (like mine).

And it's back! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OFFERS-THROW-NUMBERS-AT-THIS-TENNESSEE-15-STRING-EXTENDED-RANGE-BASS-/291402250210?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OFFERS-THROW-NUMBERS-AT-THIS-TENNESSEE-15-STRING-EXTENDED-RANGE-BASS-/291402250210?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160[/url]

Mrs Zero and I play in an acoustic duo for which I use a Variax on one of the acoustic settings.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1425657412' post='2709499'] I really like the ME-50b, I've had one for years and years, the sounds are largely excellent and is laid out in a more analogue way as opposed to screens and menus etc. That said, it becomes a bit of a faff when you want to use two effects that appear on the same 'pedal'. Obviously each pedal has a number of effects that you select between, but you cannot assign an effect to a different pedal. As such, it's not possible to easily switch between an Octave & an Envelope filter sound without saving a custom setup, but even that can become confusing. [/quote] That's where the B3 comes into its own, you're not restricted to the preamp, dirt section, modulator section, delay section, cab sim, but you can have three modulation effects or three delay effects if you want them.

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1425589693' post='2708970'] I wouldn't worry about it. I always look somewhat depressive, even when on stage. Not long ago had someone should "Cheer the f*ck up mate!" mid song. [/quote] Mrs Zero gestured at me to smile when I was depping with the old band recently. You can see how well that worked:

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1425603888' post='2709087'] Where oh where is Fumps? [/quote] I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

[quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1425649010' post='2709379'] 've been through the obvious like - tuning, timing, turn up on time with all your kit in good shape, and very well rehearsed and clear on what you are looking to get from the sessions, don't get pissed the night before etc. [/quote] Seems like you've got it pretty much covered. Add in an adequate supply of snacks/sandwiches and soft drinks, not experimenting with a new part, letting whoever's mixing do the job, and if somebody's putting down an individual track, avoid putting pressure on them (eg. we retreat to the kitchen).

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1425671947' post='2709679'] It's an interesting curiosity nonetheless. The German-carved body looks closely related to the Jedson EB-type basses which come up quite regularly, these also frequently have that shield-shaped neckplate. [/quote] Aren't said shield-shaped neckplates generally put on by someone who could pass a breathalyser test?

All one needs is assistance to take it to its permanent installation point. Never play a gig in an upstairs venue using one of these. DAMHIKIJKOK.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1425557657' post='2708533'] Has anyone got anything else to eat? I'm still hungry and it's nearly time for [i]Bargain Hunt.[/i] [/quote] Well, if anyone else still had a doughnut, you wouldn't have eaten the last one, would you?

Roqsolid or (in the case of the Bergs) manufacturer soft cover for cabs - to protect against scratches or gouges rather than significant impacts. Ditto for the Mackie SRM450 PA speakers (the bags also function as trolleys which is nice). The amp is a Tecamp Puma 900 which is tiny, comes with a gigbag, and fits (in its gigbag and with speaker, jack-to-jack, and mains cables) inside a B&Q aluminium case.

And English bassists too, Moffat is border country. It's not like it's in Aberdeen.

Heavy relic.

Unwanted present. Much like education was part of an unwanted past.

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1425304557' post='2705982'] I've often debated being that myself because of my previous post but I cant be bothered for a band that I dont really enjoy the type music we play, and because the others decided to find the gigs. [/quote] If you don't really enjoy the type of music you play, the only reason to stay is the profit. Seeing as there is a negative profit, it's time to leave.

I do the occasional dep for my old club band and we don't rehearse for those at all. The main covers band will probably wind down rehearsing level because we're gigging quite a bit now and have a pretty stable line-up of material. If it's a covers band and you're playing the songs pretty much as per record, it's up to people to practice at home to avoid rustiness.

As I said earlier, I made a best offer on that of £55, JJW offered him £25, and ambient tried £1-50, and there are offers of £55, £1-50, and £24-99 listed. So it looks like it works.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1424766167' post='2700063'] It seems that he accepted an offer of £1000 for it. Not too sure about that as the offer is dated the 25th Feb 2015, and it's only the 24th. It was amusing to see all the other offers. Apart from one of £250, most of them were in the £50 or thereabouts range. Some where £1.50 and so. [/quote] How did you manage to see the offers? I had a look but can't see them.

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1424679365' post='2698963'] Is it a secret? I'd be interested to know who the top three are...... [/quote] [url="http://gearpipe.com/best-sellers-top-10-best-selling-bass-combo-amplifiers-at-guitar-center/"]http://gearpipe.com/best-sellers-top-10-best-selling-bass-combo-amplifiers-at-guitar-center/[/url] Crate, Behringer, Ampeg. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_amps.asp"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_amps.asp[/url] Laney, Fender, TC Electronic. Take your pick.

[quote name='Caledonian_Enterprises' timestamp='1424691728' post='2699117'] [color=#141414]Im currently designing a concept valve amp/bass speaker for a uni project to take to market. its in early stages of development but will be constructed of plexi glass and lit with colour strips. Im looking for market feedback regarding interest in the product.[/color] [/quote] Lexan might be a better bet than plexiglass, though either would be heavy and I suspect difficult to tame acoustically. It's an interesting idea but not one that appeals to me personally. You might be better off looking at the practice amp or small combo end of the spectrum, there's a lot of smallish black boxes out there and this would certainly stand out.

It was best offer accepted. Wonder when it'll turn up next?

Because they bought it here perhaps: [url="http://www.dx.com/p/57-guitar-effect-pedal-ocd-ultimate-drive-white-283738#.VOu2Ly7RaYg"]http://www.dx.com/p/57-guitar-effect-pedal-ocd-ultimate-drive-white-283738#.VOu2Ly7RaYg[/url]