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Got some MDF and that felt stuff that covers boom boxes in cars, (left over from my sons last project) my have a go meself, just get some platfoam......hmmmm

Kit arrived this morning to work, so had a play at lunchtime, set it up in a quiet room. Comes in a Protex plastic, foam lined box about 900mm square by 200mm deep, plus 2 nylon shoulder bags for the stands. everything seems sturdy enough, all cables supplied plus a 4 way foot switch. Took me less than 10 mins to set up, bearing in mind it was my 1st time, I'm sure I could be quicker with practice. Instructions a tad vague, but a quick call to Tim at Phase one http://www.djanddiscostuff.com/contact-us.asp soon put me right, kudos to them too for the very prompt delivery, no extra charge. So, 3 modes, 1. manual light change, 7 colours to choose from, using the up/down footswitches 2. Sound to light, with an adjustable sensitivity pot on the footboard, couldn't really check that too well at work, my phone isn't THAT loud! 3. programme mode, 13 presets, which are all customisable for colour and speed, using a little lcd screen on the back of the heads, easy to read, and instructions very clear for this bit. 1 small niggle, when you go into programme mode, I think it remembers the last programme you had, and with no vis ref as to which prog it was, trying to find the one you want isn't easy, a lil LED screen on the footswitch showing P1-P13 would have been nice. There are 4 buttons on the foot unit, mode, up, down and blackout, which switches it all off for that dramatic finish! It was difficult to tell just how bright the lights were given the situation I was in, but they look very promising, will report further after gig on Friday. Overall, initial impressions are very favourable, and I am looking forward to next gig!

Tnx for the heads up, pulled the trigger on the equinox earlier, 2 T bar units, foot controller, cables and case, tad under 400 notes, hopefully delivered tomorrow, gigs this w/e and next so best get playing around looking for best settings!

Cheers for the link Pete, I KNEW I'd read about LED lights somewhere, but was checking talkbass site doh!

The other brand I came across was equinox, same idea I thinks, could we get away with 1 T bar, or should we get 2, 1 each side of us? Would 2 be overkill for a pub setting?

Thanks for trying anyway Darren

Anybody use em? Can ye recommend any? Was thinking something like http://www.dv247.com/dj-equipment/kam-led-parbar-mkii--70401 But I really have no idea, we are a 4 piece pub rock covers band just looking to up our game a tad, need something easy to use by a band member, probably me, which adds a little oomph to our show. fire away

[quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1321225355' post='1436798'] What p*ssed you off at 1.21? [/quote] Haha good spot, I read comments first them watched vid, prob would have missed it otherwise

Pub rock in Bourne End Fri night, brilliant night, although a slow start, everyone went into other bar..were we too loud?, could her/see em cheering and clapping over landlady's shoulder though, and they all piled in for the last half hour, lots of dancing and hi jinx, guest solo spot from a guy who sings in a funk band, was really chuffed to be able to belt out some rocky numbers, many cards exchanged, great night, and got another return booking

Enjoy!...I am jealous, will have to make do with Playing tonight and just thinking of Yeschoons!

Not difficult at all, just wasn't aware of the format. Got out of bed the wrong side did we?

Wow...just WOW..never seen the likes of that before. So what IS that lever on the headstock? how does it work?

That would be handy!

Might try and get down Sat 12th too, gonna be mid afternoon tho. Bass chat mini meet?

Ha!

And WAAAAAY up the dusty end too! Did the guitarist give you permission?

Geoff Downes? or Oliver Wakeman? I'm sure the ad on Planet Rock mentioned Oliver. Personally I thought it was Mr Downes.

Drummer asked us the other day if we could do a Trapeze song....'You are the Music, we're just the band'.....erm never heard of it..ok Its Glenn Hughes old band, but the song??? When I finally managed to get a copy of it...a bit to funky for this ole blues rock combo methinks.

Wow, Celebrate...GOOD choice, forgot about this one.

I normally make do with a slide into key then GROOVE baby!

Slow blues..oh yes.. Gary Moore..Midnight Blues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bewTZjjumUo Dark, smokey, soulful.......1st time we performed this was the day he died, very special to me.

Another shout for Slade Alive...That one REALLY opened my eyes as a youth, Bursting Out and Seconds Out were also faves of mine, In fact the Tull is still on my iPod!

Wow talk about falling on your feet, what a great genre to be covering! Gratz, glad its working out

I have one my desk at work, red P with I think a white pickguard, will get a pic tomorra! Odd really as I play a Jazz, but it was a prezzie