andydye

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[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1409759839' post='2543038'] Yep. Worse with the active stingray , turn the bass up and it goes haywire anywhere below the A string. [/quote] bu*ger! hope it's just slightly perished foam (which can be replaced) and not summat more serious internal to the amp! I think I was in Trad the day you picked that GK combo up (assuming it's the same one), it was rather a long time ago so if nothing's gone wrong with it thus far it's done superbly for you

presumably you've already done the obvious 'trying it with different basses etc' thing just to rule out everything else?

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1409691953' post='2542386'] Hmm.... Cheers for that, but the strings that are on now are roundwounds :-/ Perhaps I'll have a look at some la bellas though when the time comes as they're so highly recommended. Cheers [/quote] pestie must've put 'em on matey

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1409690710' post='2542359'] It certainly is. Did this used to be yours? If it did I'm just trying to find out what strings are on it as they suit it so well. I'd hate to change anything about it when it comes to string change time :-/ [/quote] it did indeed matey, superb bass! Only sold as i got a '78 p... if it's still got flats on it yes it was me that put them on and they're labella 45-105 flats, superb strings imho and they do suit my perfect p bass sound you should be fine with those for a few years yet if you like 'em matey

[quote name='Deedee' timestamp='1409662986' post='2541952'] Well I had a rehearsal last night with the black and maple American Std Precision I collected on Sunday from Pestie. What can I say............ An awesome bass, full, thick and powerful tone which sounds amazing through my GB Streamliner. The bass has an extremely low action but with absolutely no buzzes, it plays like a dream. Does exactly what I wanted it to, namely plug and play with instant classic tone. Very happy boy [/quote] woohoo! it's a superb bass matey

[quote name='planer' timestamp='1409653602' post='2541832'] I'd have to disagree with the 'weird' bud, it's because you're bloody good. Your Soundcloud stuff is very enjoyable, interesting songs, a lovely dynamic sound and everyone has their own space 'in the mix' (imho). If you sound like that in pubs it's no wonder you're going down well! [/quote] mate, that's really very kind of you! We've all played in other bands for years (mostly covers, abba tribute that sort of thing ) but we've not been together as a band playing our own stuff for even a year yet and we're being pushed up the bill ahead of etablished local bands after 3 gigs, we're kind of sitting here thinking, wtf is going on here! we've been told by a mate that he thought the soundcloud stuff was ok, mebbe not his sort of thing but when he came to see us live he was completely blown away and he's now a rabid fan, that can't be bad can it It's making us think we need to do some proper recording rather than just doing basic demos from our rehearsal space...

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1409604759' post='2541512'] I doubt it will keep up with a drummer unless he uses brushes or has a particularly light touch. My acoustic project is drummer-less so its not an issue for me. But there is a Crazy 88 with two 8" speakers which almost certainly would keep up with a drummer, I would guess [/quote] I used the crazy 8 at a coffee shop gig as backline for my eub against a cajon an dacoustic guitar/piano vox and it sounded brilliant, sitting perfectly and not getting at all lost in the mix!

Third gig down and things are getting weird!! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/243934-the-fargo-railroad-co-the-hop-sheffield-31st-august/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] We've been rebooked (again) and this time to headline on a saturday night over two well established local bands used to headlining their own shows in decent sized venues whose names start with "o2 something or other"...as the Wildhearts once sang, there's "something weird going on in my head"!! Great night though and we filled the place nicely for our set whereas the other two acts good as they were didn't really bring anyone...mebbe that's the answer?

another great night, yet again amazingly so! the place filled up nicely for our set which obviously makes everyone happy

My acg single cut 5'er is 34" scale

Do you mean Limelight? I think they're London-ish but the rest sounds about right?

[quote name='Karl Derrick' timestamp='1409228303' post='2537723'] For the record, there's no way this strap will slip. [/quote] having tried the strap I'd be inclined to agree here, the suede backing is very very grippy

[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1409223050' post='2537632'] Thanks for the pics andydye - nice Jazz BTW. The strap is a beast! - definitely keen to see how it fits me. Everyones body is different - and I'd imagine the extra width exaggerates any small mismatch in curve with the wearers body. Hopefully a few small tweaks will have it fitting 95% of the market - and 75% as is! We'll have to see. [/quote] No prob matey, my wife had plenty of giggles takin the pics! purdy J ain't it, I might have preferred a rosewood board but this one'll do for the 'I fancied a j for a bit' thing I suspect you're right about the width and body difderences etc...it'll be very intereasting to see how the others on the list get on with it. It's headin out to walbassist today so should be with him tomorrow

[quote name='Karl Derrick' timestamp='1409218718' post='2537553'] Thanks for the pics and inupt Andy. I made the basic strap shape to fit an average body. I'm what I consider average: I am 5' 10" tall and weigh 13 stone. I'm not huge. I am probably a little larger than Andy. It contacts me very well all around. I would like to see what the other players on the list make of it. [/quote] No prob matey, it's the whole point behind sending it round the interested masses isn't it, gauging folk's opinion of it in use. Excellent idea and will hopefully make for a better 'end product' and also a good initial client list