Kiwi

Didn't she do well with her member number though? Was it planned m'dear?

There's a design convention that says something like greater specialisation = less flexibility So if you design something to be better adapted to the shape of a body, the question is WHO'S body are you designing it for? In principle, the best designs are those which can be adapted to suit the specific needs of their user. Thats why I like what Michael Spalt has been doing with his basses. Given Gary Willis's thoughts on technique, the other question is how much do you design for and how much should the player change any inefficient technique to improve things? No hard and fast rules in design. Nothing's ever black and white.

Paypal are still "pursuing" a seller I bought a PC off for £70. After trying and failing to make good on a poor description, he gave up, did a runner and emptied his paypal account. Because he hadn't registered a credit card with them I was left out of pocket. No protection on THAT deal.

[quote name='NickThomas' post='146991' date='Feb 25 2008, 11:11 PM']Very Very nice collection!![/quote] Cheers, small but perfectly formed I hope? [quote name='NickThomas' post='146991' date='Feb 25 2008, 11:11 PM']I thought you sold the pentabuzz a couple of years ago.[/quote] I think that could have been the matching MVP I had? [attachment=5962:pedulla_MVP_035.JPG] MVP [attachment=5963:DSCF0288.JPG] Pentabuzz Both in 'amberburst', the MVP went c/- the Bass Centre IIRC.

we've had cheers from the floor when we've started "Good Times" by Chic, and "Valerie" by MarkRonsonfeaturingAmyWinehouse.

[quote name='TimmyC' post='146827' date='Feb 25 2008, 06:54 PM']You have some amazing stuff - close to 20k invested in all of them? eek[/quote] In terms of what I've paid? Nowhere near that much thankfully because I bought them all used for very reasonable prices. Replacement value is another thing though, esp. with Alembic and Cutlass but so much of it depends on market demand. [quote name='birdy' post='146845' date='Feb 25 2008, 07:20 PM']The basses will depreciate less than a car as well, especially ones such as Kiwis![/quote] Exactly what I keep telling myself. Although I could definitely do with more house deposit right now but the collection has been refined to such a degree now that I'd end up kicking myself if I sold any of them. I've got the best examples for every covers situation plus two very exclusive graphite necked collectables as a slight indulgence (*gh*) and a damn fine Pentabuzz. Plus the MIDI Shuker 6 is going to be on its way hopefully in a couple of months. But you know what? Its all very well having these basses and justifying owning them by using them live. I've been taking three to a gig until recently but changing between them is a pain in the ass mid set. At the moment I'm just taking the Smith 5 and the Stingray to gigs using either to cover the p-bass songs. Can't say I'm that happy about it, I really like using the Celinder p-bass for 'Valerie' and some of the Aretha songs we do and I miss having the p-bass sound. So I'm considering getting a 5 string 'gigging' bass consisting of p-bass and mm pickups in an alder or ash body with a maple bolt on neck. Kind of along similar lines to this Sandberg but with the MM pickup in a more authentic location further from the bridge. Whether I can still justify owning the other basses if I don't otherwise record with them is another question I may have to ask myself down the line.

I've now gigged the V8 + Neo 212 combo and its proved to be a devastating combination. LOADS of growl and huge bottom end. In fact, if anything I'd probably criticise the V8 for having TOO much bottom end - its a thunderous monster, difficult to tame with the paltry bass control supplied. Also the mid control doesn't seem particularly effective at times, I get the impression the controls can be interactive with one another too. I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY really wish that EBS made this 212 cab with a tilt-back option. I can't describe how good the GK RB700 combo has been SIMPLY because of its tilt back feature. Saves me having to park the cab 3-4m away from me on stage in order to hear it. Also took this gratuitous group shot of the basses today when I had some decent light. [attachment=5906:DSCF1201.JPG] Yes there's a 6 string, short scale, piccolo bass in there too.

I own a preEB ray and a preEB cutlass. I think the EB rays are better designed and a late 80's version is probably the best value for money. However any well aged and gently thrashed stingray will have a relaxed and worn vibe about it. Whether its pre or post EB isn't such an issue IMO. Getting one with a stable and relaxed neck with a nice, supple feel is the key. Avoid anything from 82-85 unless you try it first. Musicman had major quality control issues during that period.

Alex did you consider going the wedge shaped route for this cab at any point?

lol Maybe rationalise your collection to what you can justify, don't start collecting, and don't get emotionally attached to your instruments? TRB's are good basses, well respected and excellent value second hand. I'm currently battling guitar GAS. Have a custom strat I've recently installed EMGs in and have an el cheapo Mesia 60w valve combo that is currently having all the worn out capacitors replaced. With the MPXG2 I have, I can get some searingly crunchy and some creamily funky tones out of it. Just need to get the body refinished, the neck stripped back to oiled maple and "The Prince" switch installed so I can have the neck and bridge pickups only... ...help.

They originally ordered the Smith 5 fretted I now own. They passed it on to Bob at the Bass Palace in a deal on some vintage basses. You can still see it here in the archives. [url="http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic.php?t=231"]http://www.thelowend.net/gallery/viewtopic.php?t=231[/url]

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='144753' date='Feb 21 2008, 10:36 PM']Perhaps phatmonkey can help.[/quote] Try calling him a c*** perhaps? You never know your luck if you ask nicely. BTW, slag one more Admin off and you get a special prize for the Big Triple.

[quote name='Wil' post='143857' date='Feb 20 2008, 05:25 PM']Cass Lewis' Musicman Cutlass: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRIY9U4zhQ"]Skunk Anansie - I can dream[/url] Again, looks great, has mojo, exclusivity, and a great rock fingers sound.[/quote] God I enjoyed that clip, I loved Skunk Anansie when they were around and that was their best song without question. Thats real rock, that is. Pure, primal and unrelenting. F***ing gorgeous! Nice one.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='143599' date='Feb 20 2008, 11:12 AM']Wassup Ped - been taking c*** lessons from Kiwi? I am happy to just point people in the direction of the wiki - and if I get abused for not spoon-feeding them the answers I will abuse them right back.[/quote] Not sure what I've specifically done to deserve that abuse from you. Care to elaborate? I wish the wiki was better organised too, however I can't even log into it let alone add to it. Go figure.

[quote name='hatori' post='143321' date='Feb 19 2008, 07:32 PM']Michael Manrings Zon Hyperbass because it is the ultimate fretless for me. Just listen to 'The enormous room'....beautiful.[/quote] I couldn't agree more, I've been listening to him since his first album and he just gets better although some of his tunes do sound a little recycled at times. That bass is a bit of a handful with all those tunings, I can't begin to imagine the kind of musical skill he has to pull off using those tunings live. I've got all the basses I've seriously lusted after but I do like the look of the Fodera Beez Elite - another maker could have produced this instrument and I would still say I like the shape. However I have absolutely no need for one at all.

Whats the serial number, if one may be so bold as to ask?

[quote name='OldGit' post='142562' date='Feb 18 2008, 04:40 PM']Ha ha yeah .. Hey welcome back CK .. good break?[/quote] Yeah thanks, the break was VERY much needed - especially with the new job which didn't start as well as I wanted. We have a break with band for most of March too. It seems to be a quiet month for many musicians from what I can tell. So I'll be dropping in a little more over the next 4-5 weeks. However I'm still going to be dipping out for busy periods in the future. Besides which, I reckon Ped's doing such an ace job keeping things in line, that he might as well keep on with it.

[quote name='OldGit' post='142472' date='Feb 18 2008, 02:21 PM']No, the other end [/quote] Pissed bass players eh? I thought they must have meant leg end too. But WTF, any attention is an improvement on being ignored completely - or being patronised like I'm the hired help.

just found out this morning that someone went up to our percussionist after the gig on Saturday and told him "Your bass player is a legend" I guess it doesn't get any better unless they're female, wealthy, available and highly attractive...

Blimey woman, about time you showed your face around here.

We book our own gigs and have our contract written out on our booking sheet. Our food clause is a hot meal but doesn't specify what quality which has been my concern. Interesting, we got frozen lasagne last night. It wasn't bad food necessarily but the guests were getting much fancier fare. Might have been worth us checking what the client was getting charged, we're assuming that our meals are a different price because they're less sophisticated. The inner temple wedding gig we did, we got roast chicken and boiled veg with cheesecake for dessert. Last night we didn't get any dessert (not that there was time anyway)

[quote name='whynot' post='141843' date='Feb 17 2008, 12:31 PM']CK... We're at the Landmark next Friday. Not sure of the event as yet. Did a celeb Charity/Fund Raising one at The Dorchester last night. Really easy enjoyable gig. As per usual good food laid on as per contract. 1st set 15 minutes followed by a couple of cabaret acts. Cast of We Will Rock You turned up straight from the show and did a 20 minute spot and we finished off. This was a re-booking so hopefully will get it again next year.[/quote] Oooh, now I wouldn't mind playing at the Dorchester - how was parking? Whats the clause in your contract for food? I've been trying to get us included having food to the same standard as the guests but our percussionist "manager" reckons it will make us too expensive. Sounds like a fun gig though, have you got a link to your band's website? We had parking problems at the Landmark because most of the spaces were for residents only and there was an obvious over provision for them. I ended up parking around the back of the hotel on a single yellow line in Boston Place. At least the load in was easy.

Landmark Hotel last night for a Charity gig for the Princes Trust. Had Kylie's former keyboardist Steve Turner depping with us which was a lot of fun. I know lowdown has worked with him too, small world eh? Punters started off being inhibited (the dancing was more like shuffling) but we managed to get them bopping around consistently by the second set once more young'uns got in on it. We got two cheers at the start of "Good Times" and "Valerie". Most unusually some of the audience were digging the bass lines. Must have been a bass player there somewhere During soundcheck, we had lots of "fun" with a noise limiter which had been installed because the high court judge, who considers venue licensing applications in London, lives in an apartment next door to the hotel. Apparently he's made a number of complaints about the noise from the hotel during functions and we were told he has been known to spend evenings monitoring the dB levels from his window. I guess he doesn't get out much? We got them to switch the limiter off because kept tripping off, even when we were playing at relatively low volume. But the venue manager was still monitoring using a hand held device and frowning. Honestly we tried it at 96dB and we sounded like background music.