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[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1430419119' post='2761305'] I'd be tempted to look into the variable position (sliding) pickup basses that Wood & Tronics do. I'd love to try one to determine whether it's game-changingly versatile, or just a bit gimmicky. [/quote] I think you can tell from the astonishing success of the Westone Rail and the Gibson Grabber just how much this feature has caught the imagination of bassists the world over.

[quote name='James Nada' timestamp='1430421343' post='2761351'] We dress in late 60s looking clothing but do not go for a look-a-like approach. We dress the stage in a 60s/pyscadellic theme. How would you categorise that? Semi-tribute? [/quote] Homage?

For some reason, Mrs Zero seems unenthusiastic about the idea.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1430092053' post='2757950'] Like Jack Bruce told Clapton; I'm here to make you sound good. [/quote] My old guitarist used to make me sound good by making more mistakes than me.

It would be worth trying out an EA iAmp 500 or 800 if you can find one (although that's going to be second-hand) - I think they've got the sort of tone you're looking for. I'd also say go with separates if you can, it means you can change either the amp or the cab. Choice of cabs may be limited by physical requirements. If you'll be carrying it around a lot or haven't got much space to store it/them, you'd be looking for something compact and perhaps lightweight - 2x10, one or two 1x12s, perhaps 2x12. If you are a body builder who enjoys workouts but doesn't care too much what you sound like, go for a Trace-Elliot 4x10 combo. Tweeters - give you a bit more top-end response. From the sound you describe, I'd say you don't need one, but many tweeter-equipped cabs have controls to alter the tweeter's volume or to switch it off entirely which gives you a bit more flexibility than simply eschewing one.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1430243985' post='2759467'] In my experience the Tecamp stuff sits really well in a live mix. There is a comprehensive range of goodies onboard too. My Black Jag has boostable eq sections for High, Low and High Mids and Bass. I don't think the Pumas have this. There is also a Taste function which gives a wide range of tonal options and a really nice compressor. [/quote] The Pumas are a bit more limited, with no compressor or distortion, and the four eq controls are set at fixed frequencies for low, low-lid, high-mid, and high. This means I have less to mess with and cock up, which is a plus point for me.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430051479' post='2757436'] It certainly would. From what I understand about him and his bass, it would be practically unplayable. [/quote] And probably need hazmat precautions.

I use either a fretted 5-string with roundwounds or a fretless 5-string with flatwounds, depending on which I fancy playing. They're basses, they all sound the same.

[quote name='dadofsix' timestamp='1430353586' post='2760648'] I feel like I'm going crazy . . . not being able to play anything musical in a meaningful way -- no bass, no guitar, no piano, nothing! You see, I broke the right wrist a couple of weeks ago while refereeing as soccer (football) match. It seems that my avenues to musical expresssion have been cut-off and I am NOT happy about it. Music has been a major part of my life since I was a child. [/quote] A while ago, I saw someone playing bass who I thought initially was just hammering on so he could adjust amp settings or something. Then I realised that his right arm was completely paralysed. He was still able to play the blues (well) with his left. Most impressive.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1430301639' post='2759941'] Looking at the Eastwood version, I see that they have a more conventional Tune-o-matic style bridge rather than the Jaguar style that this Harley Benton sports. However Tune-o-matic bridges are fixed radius so I'm going to need one that matches the radius of the HB fingerboard. There's no specs given on either the Thomann site or for the Eastwood model, so how do I measure the fingerboard radius to ensure I get the correct replacement bridge? [/quote] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Of-9-Radius-Gauges-Guitar-Luthier-Tool-TO17-/130890216986"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-Of-9-Radius-Gauges-Guitar-Luthier-Tool-TO17-/130890216986[/url] or, rather cheaper [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radius-Gauges-Instrument-Guitar-Setup-Measuring-Fingerboard-Fretboard-Saddle-Nut-/301424231615"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radius-Gauges-Instrument-Guitar-Setup-Measuring-Fingerboard-Fretboard-Saddle-Nut-/301424231615[/url]

[quote name='alittlebitrobot' timestamp='1430123718' post='2758063'] speaking of temptation; it's getting harder and harder to resist flying to Germany and personally destroying that mini Thumb. [/quote] You should buy one.

There are a few songs I hate hearing among the songs that I play with the club band. I don't actually hate the action of playing them though, although "Dance the night away" is one that I have a constant fight to stay awake to (much like "Dakota" with the other band).

I use a small aluminium case for a Tecamp head, something like this one from Maplin: [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/small-flight-case-with-foam-interior-n50fu"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/small-flight-case-with-foam-interior-n50fu[/url]

Flightcase Warehouse?

[quote name='thegom' timestamp='1430141979' post='2758332'] Thank you all for the answers, that's really helpful. I would use it mainly for my always on effects, ie a bit compression, tube grit and chorus, plus distortion here and there. The smaller MS60b was another thing I considered for that purpose. How easy or difficult is it to change patches on this little pedal in a live situation ? [/quote] When I get the round tuits together, I'm going to assemble my Arduino-based patch switcher for MS60-B and B3 - just sends a MIDI program change message to the USB port. Another way of doing this is with an Android phone or tablet with OTG, an OTG to USB adaptor lead and a USB lead to suit, and MIDI Commander on the phone/tablet. Then just put the phone/tablet on your music stand and you're sorted

Alan's also experimented with chambering basses to lighten them. The only advice I can give on that front is to go through the ACG gallery and look at the finishes there. I personally like the acrylic impregnated finish such as but my taste is very likely wildly different from yours.

Put the cab on top of the amp. I use a piece of rubber mat that is sold as a non-slip mat for drummers to stick under pedals and hi-hats. Works well.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1430152958' post='2758441'] This thread is valid. Everything goes in cycles on here. New members join the forum daily. You can't expect them to trawl through about eight years' worth of old threads to find an answer to their questions, can you? [/quote] You don't need to, it gets done about once a fortnight.

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1430061171' post='2757568'] I'd like the marketplace sub-forums divided up into manufacturer, type, colour, board type, scratchplate, number of strings, geographical location down to ward level and price bands in £10 increments. Example: [b]Forum[/b]: [size=3][i]Fender[/i] / Jazz / [i]Natural[/i] / RW / [i]Blk[/i] / 4st / [i]England / [/i]South Midlands[i] / [/i] [i]Oxfordshire[/i] / North Oxfordshire / [i]Banbury [/i]/ BA15 / [i]Shenington with Alkerton[/i] / £500-£510[/size] The benefit of this approach is that it would make things much easier for me and more difficult for everyone else. That's right. I said it. [/quote] Without specifying active/passive, modified/unmodified, headed/headless, fretted/fretless, and headstock decal genuine/fake/NA (headless)/NA (pretty inlay)/NA (big lump of metal), this is useless, I tell you, useless.

I'm in a covers band playing small to medium sized venues and I use a B3 or an MS60-B to get my original tone. If I was playing originals, I'd be just as happy using it to get my original tone.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1429879077' post='2755901'] That's a Zephyr isn't it? [/quote] I think it is but I bought it off That Ebay as a C5. I said it was a Zephyr when I sold it. Slightly deeper neck than a Grind (which is why I sold it) but lovely build quality.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1429873059' post='2755784'] Peavey C5 does all that, they go for less than £200 and are really well-made: Weighs a ton, mind. Jon. [/quote] What were you doing in my back garden?

Peavey Grind, if the string spacing isn't too narrow for you.

4x10 or 4x12, wobbly offset driver layout so it's close to vertically aligned but a bit shorter and wider, top driver angled upwards.

The DV247 description says it's a slim;line solid mahogany body, rather than the sapele hollow body of the other one.