Kiwi

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='275500' date='Sep 2 2008, 03:19 PM']Could it be that the allocation of numbers is done purely on a sequence, therefore next member is last current member + 1, and not by filling gaps left by registered members that have deleted their account?[/quote] We have a significant number of new members who never bothered validating their accounts for one reason or another. Including one member called Bob_from_accounting. Bob, if you're out there, don't be a stranger mate. With that nick I think you'll fit in fine.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='275356' date='Sep 2 2008, 12:31 PM']That could be the most 80's looking thing I have ever seen.[/quote] It was a bit short of features for use as a preamp and (when new) a bit expensive for an 11 band graphic eq. (programmable or not). I would have liked to see a crossover, stereo effects loop and a compressor on board as well at least. The other problem with this rig was that the volume controls for the Boogie power amp were around the back and so if the sound man happened to bump the FOH level up during the gig, the only way I could compensate with my monitoring was by increasing the gain of the MP-11 which would eventually distort. Ah well, we live and learn. I sold the MP-11 to GremlinAndy.

[quote name='marcus bell' post='274197' date='Sep 1 2008, 01:37 AM']or mp11?? now thats a rare one [/quote] *ahem* Didn't really work well as a stereo rig but at least it looked the part.

[quote name='51m0n' post='274714' date='Sep 1 2008, 04:33 PM']The markup over the US price (allowing for say £20 extra for shipping and for 17.5% VAT) is about £170.[/quote] Out of interest, do you have any links to US based price lists?

A jam packed weekend for us. We had a 9:30am rehearesal start on Saturday practicing a song we've sort-of-written/adapted for a charidee gig until about 3:30pm when we had to load up the van. We've had our mackie sub woofers being repaired for the last 4 weeks after they overheated, so the load in was pretty easy with just the wedge monitors. One of the monitors overheated 2 weeks ago as well so that's gone in for repair too so we're borrowing the soundman's spare wedge which is identical to ours. Mackie have apparently accused our soundman of thrashing the PA but he also does sound for the Mighty Boosh amongst others in addition to owning a Mackie PA which is apparently running fine so their claims seem a bit thin. We've told Mackie we were now aware that their PA's have a very well documented record of overheating and cutting out and from what we can see, there's no way of telling what the cause is. Besides which we expect a PA that is fit for purpose and capable of being operated in a variety of situations without burning out. Anyway, we gigged at a posh public girls school this week for another wedding. No changing rooms had been arranged which we felt was a bit slack. But the kitchen staff were very helpful and we got a slap up BBQ meal (with nicely marinated chicken, prawns, vegie and steak kebabs with lamb koftas, salad and french fries). The punters were up and dancing from the second song which was good but they didn't have as much energy or interactivity as previous crowds. They were a friendly bunch though but some of them got well trollied. So I got home from the gig and was back up for a 9:30am recording session for the charidee gig. I managed my part in 1 take but the drum part needed more work so we re-recorded it about 6 or 7 times. Thing was that as we played each take the unventilated studio and our lack of sleep caught up with us and the more takes we took, the sloppier we got. I recorded using the Celinder Update J as there was a bit of slapping involved (Gospel feel was the order of the day). I realised it would have been nice to record with the Alembic but the preamp/power supply is still being tweaked. I finished at 5:30pm but the guitar/keys/singers parts needed recording too. We had a great studio called Funkyjunk on Hornsey Road. Packed full of early 80's recording and processing gear, the bloke who runs the place must be some kind of collector.

I used to own a Bass 400+ (great amp) and a pair of GK RB700 1x15 combos. I still own a Mesa Boogie stereo power amp. I suspect the RB700 head will be fine for your power needs if you have a 4 ohm load and a pair of cabs. There wouldn't be a lot of harm going to the 1001RB model either if your budget can stretch and find the headroom is handy. I wouldn't say the GK stuff is clean in a studio sense (studio clean amps tend to sound too sweet for me). The tweeter can sometimes be a little too aggressive for bright basses (like a MM Jazz), but you can still dial that out completely if you want. I did like the full, clean power though, it made the B string on my Smith bass sound very solid and the boost control was like having a growl dial. The GK stuff is very good value IMO, especially second hand.

hi Kev, I can't tell you what the factory wall wart is rated at but my UB-1 runs fine off a 9v 500ma supply from Maplins

looks schmexual. I love how you caught the unwrapping and first-case-opening event on camera! lol

hi kev, thats quite a beast of a bass by the sounds of it. Welcome aboard

well its enough to make me think about switching to Virgin. Although they've done a good job of layering their fees as well. What are the alternatives to BT phone lines?

It feels like to me they're trying to maintain their profit margins in the face of a steady fall off in trade since the romance with Ebay ended a few years ago. Did everyone realise that Ebay also owns Gumtree? I think they've been quite cunning in limiting the functionality of that site so that its a load of extra faff to look for ads placed in other local centres (while also marketing this as a strong point). That way Gumtree doesn't get in the way of Ebay which, I guess, they're setting a price point for on the basis of providing national and international exposure. I really don't understand their strategy, it sounds to me like they've already accepted there's an unavoidable decline in the use of Ebay and there's nothing to lose in terms of how much they charge and how they go about charging. In the meantime they also seem to be trying to take advantage of their position using paypal to control and charge for the financial transactions, using Gumtree to manage the demand for freeads, inventing additional categories for ebay fees to make the fee estimating process more hidden in order to take advantage of sellers optimistic guess-timates.) Ultimately whatever happens to Ebay I guess they'll still be left with a brand name and who knows one day we might be riding in Ebay trains, renting Ebay cars, getting Ebay insurance or booking a holiday with Ebay Travel Agents. They could become as ubiquitous as Tescos. As a slight diversion: Anyone noticed on their BT Phone bill a £4.95 payment processing charge? I just noticed it this on this quarters bill. I really want to call them up and just confirm that this means they're charging me for taking my money off me?! Like, did they ask me for permission? What benefits do I get for my money as a consumer?

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='271597' date='Aug 28 2008, 10:36 AM']I am not a great fan of the electric stuff (there is better stuff out there). Tutu is not a players cd its a producers. Its a Marcus Miller CD not a Miles Davis one![/quote] and a great bass players CD too.

blimey, one post and you've met friends ! welcome aboard O Dark One

[quote name='lukeward2004' post='271330' date='Aug 27 2008, 09:19 PM']TuTu - has Marcus Miller on bass and I believe he also produced it.[/quote] +1, first CD i ever purchased! It makes for a great hifi demo cd too.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='271101' date='Aug 27 2008, 03:44 PM']Looks as though it might have had newer pickups fitted to it at some stage?[/quote] Well spotted Sir or have you been reading the Alembic forum? The ceramic magnets in the old pickups had apparently weakened to the point where it made sense to get them replaced.

[quote name='Alien' post='270697' date='Aug 27 2008, 12:55 AM']So, any requests for the next project?[/quote] How about a Barefaced Alien active cab?

oh good grief, where do I begin? BeLow and/or DOTB's gaphite necked Pangborn Born 2B Mild's Spector Euro 6 Bassjamm's F-Bass 5 Walbassist's Wal Mach III 5 string Birdy's '65 Fender Jazz (played it and fell in love despite myself) Old Horse Murphy's Shuker P/J 5 string plus anyone who owns a Status Stealth 5 headless

Right-o. well here's mine as seen in a few threads already. And one of it in action with its previous owner. I won't put the Elan 6 in because Ped's already beaten me to it.

[quote name='ste_m3' post='269947' date='Aug 26 2008, 01:30 AM']One day Kiwi, one day ill have that amp![/quote] If you start saving now then mate, who knows?

I'll be using one on top of an Ashdown ABM810 at our New Years gig!

oh blimey another one I can contribute to... I might try and get DrPepperUK back and see if he can post some of his amps. I believe he's still got a hexavalve...

I love the use of suspended chords and inversions. I have a feeling that one will eventually make its way onto a few bass playing syllabuses.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='269341' date='Aug 25 2008, 10:41 AM']You're getting some nice gigs there Kiwi![/quote] Yeah mate, the best is coming up though. A gig for Tony and Cherie Blair's hairdresser in mid-Sept at his Civil Partnership ceremony, and we'll be sharing the stage with Danny-from-McFly and Barbara I-Know-Him-So-Well Dickinson. We'll be trying to get President Blair on stage with us if we can. We've hit the big time now. lol Bassninja - we did a gig in Bosham 6 weeks ago on the shore front at a wedding. Next week is Sevenoaks I think and then its a well earned overseas holiday for me, considering the otherwise fairly sh*t year I've had on the job front.