police squad

yep, twas marvellous

atm, JMJ Mustang is perfect for what I need. 100% happy

why take a big heavy rig if you dont have to I've been markbass club 1x15 for 10 years now, bigger gigs get the 2x10 club too. Nearly always through the PA too Ampeg PF500 and now Ashdown RM500 evo 2. No pedals I recently added an ashdown RM410 evo cab, this is for the new Americana thing I'm doing. Bigger stages, one cab solution, it's 21 Kg and the previous owner put quality casters on it (and it was only 100 quid) When I was in my teens and early 20s I would think nothing of loading in 2 4x12 cabs (I did one gig with 5 once, all for show)

I sold my one, my fretless Ibanez MC940 and my Bravewood Sting replica because I'm done with the tribute thing. They were all amazing basses and I really loved them but it was time to be done with them With them gone I have no desire to do the Sting thing (which is good) but I should have kept them in all honesty, I have many other guitars that don't get used but I have kept them Just keep them mate

It Bites

Just received a Tech21 sansamp thing from Tim. Fantastic service, delivered quickly and beautifully described Full marks for this Sterling Basschatter thanks mate

Crikey, that Tech21 thing. Sweet Jesus, it's amazing I've just plugged it into my office amp (Hartke HA1400 2 x10 combo) AMPEG!!! WOW

I am, see you there should be a blast

My Police tribute played a beach festival in Crete, about 10 years ago We were chilling out at the hotel of a mate who had come with us, got chatting with a slightly OTT Dutch gentleman All of a sudden there was a load of tourists, they entered the pool area (where we were) and all wanted pictures with me. He must have said I was Sting. Quite good fun, if a little odd

i thought I might try one and keep as a back up

I think you've probably nailed it there. 😂

thanks everybody picked up a 2nd hand tech21 sansamp. Simple. straight into the PA. should work a treat I will get a Bery BDi to try though. cheap as chips and worth 25 quid I think

Ok you fantastic bunch I already do my 80s duo. I use a Vox Tonelab or my guitar and it works very well I'm shortly to be starting a 70s/80s/90s glam duo. Similar thing, backing tracks with guitars and bass removed. What can my bass player use (actually it's Mrs Police Squad, she's a mighty fine player, plays with a pick, no pedals) We'll just go into the Allen and Heath desk, then into QSC K12s. She loves the Ampeg thing (Still uses a PF500 when gigging normally) TIA

I don't understand why singers don't have their own PA system We have our own amps/guitars/basses (& mics) so why don't they I have an awesome PA (I am also a singer) QSC K12s plus Ksubs and Allen and Heath Desk. you don't need to spend what I did to get decent sounding kit I would never join a band if the singer didnt have a PA.

I played in Crete a few years ago. We were still in the EU at the time I took the neck off my P bass and put both bits in my suitcase. Reassembled when I arrived at my hotel, no problem Did the same going home You shouldn't have any customs problems but make sure you have proof of ownership, perhaps the UK receipt, if you still have it

HW makes lovely basses. If I wanted such a bass, it would be HW all the way

time for me to try 6 music then I listen to greatest hits radio atm. Mostly good ex radio 1/2 presenters, music gets a bit samey but occasionally they play a belter will have a go at 6 tomorrow

my hofner ct violin bass has a very slim neck. La Bella deep talking bass flats. Thump and thud personally I'd like to try a cavern bass. I think I would prefer the position of the back pickup, being closer to the neck That said, JMJ Mustang all the way for me these days.

I went 45-100 with the Fender flats. They actually feel really nice, when sat down noodling away. The proof will be on a gig or a rehearsal. As mentioned, it's actually as a backup to my JMJ. cheers everybody

It will. I was blown away with it on my first gig And second And third

I once had a pickup go open circuit on a precision. No spare bass. I always carry a spare now, I've never needed it. I dont carry a spare guitar on my duo gigs though, perhaps I should. But I only play about half the set on guitar, as it's 80s. There's a lot of songs without guitar in this set