JapanAxe

Two of the stars of my skinny-string 'board are a Boss DM3 analog delay (unbeatable for slap-back), and a [true bypass] clone of the CE2 chorus (the only chorus I ever loved, or even liked for that matter). The buffered/true bypass thing is a whole thread website in itself, but it's worth mentioning that if you run several Boss pedals on your board, you will lose an appreciable amount of bottom end, noticeable even on a skinny-string!

That's a somewhat non-standard bridge!

Strictly what we have been discussing is a 'line check' i.e. to make sure there is a usable level of signal coming from each instrument, and to set the appropriate input gain at the mixing desk. 'Sound check' is where the whole band plays at once so that the masters can be set to give a good overall balance.

'Soul Man' in E

That was one of the colours that Dyno-Rod rejected for their vans as it was too garish.

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400W No really! Demeter into Midget, small enough for my tiny music room, I just don't turn it up.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1437912892' post='2829900'] Try the Demeter. It's brilliant. [/quote] I concur.

If you want your MIDI instruments to talk to each other via your Mac, I recommend the free programme [url="http://notahat.com/midi_patchbay/"]MIDI Patchba[/url]y.

Glad to hear you got a Demeter JTUK! I have had a few more gigs and rehearsals with mine, and it has never failed to delight the ear. Most recently I have been playing and rehearsing with a 5-piece rock/pop covers band - Floyd, AC/DC, [i]Relax[/i], [i]Sledgehammer -[/i] and the members are all big fans of Toto. I took just the Midget to the rehearsals, and was complimented on the sound. For the gig (which was on an outdoor festival stage made from 3 flatbed trailers) I had the full BF stack. I took my Precision to the first rehearsal, but after that I switched to my L1505 for the extra range and aggressive sound. With the amp volume at noon, the onstage sound was epic. The drummer loved it - clear and loud, but not too loud, she said. This was a public event, but I forgot to publicise it here - oops, my bad! Yesterday I gigged my Sandberg through just the Midget. This was in the pit band for an amateur choir (electronic drums, bass, piano, keys, trumpet, 3 woodwind), so I had to be loud enough to be heard without drowning out the un-mic'd singers. Even though I was standing/sitting next to my amp, the sound was both rich and clear. I played their show last Christmas using the same setup except for my Streamliner, and the Demeter is so much clearer. Next gig is with a Dire Straits tribute band. John Illsley used all sorts of basses with Dire Straits, and the regular tribute guy plays a Lakland 5-er; as the set list is weighted towards the earlier material, I am taking my '73 P (with the Mustang as backup). Sadly for BC-ers this is a private do, but I will report back how I got on, and also list the celebrities in attendance! Full disclosure continued - the no-switch-off fault came back, so the amp has been back to Bassgear's tech, who contacted James Demeter to agree a solution. Now fixed, and confident it will stay that way! And this is still the only reported instance.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1437841942' post='2829486'] I read somewhere (can't remember where) that what men really want for Christmas is [b]a giant tit full of lager[/b]. [/quote] Isn't that Liam Gallagher? I'm here all week...

Of the music I listen to, Mrs Axe likes country, Mark Knopfler and some mainstream pop/rock. She definitely does not like: Frank Zappa - 'weird' Steely Dan - 'elevator music' Bob Dylan - 'can't sing' - although strangely Van Morrison is ok! She has introduced me to some artists I would otherwise have dismissed, particularly the Mavericks, KT Tunstall, and Norah Jones.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1437790061' post='2829124'] Agreed. I'm having naughty thoughts about a red P Bass with mint guard, one-piece maple and a Darkstar pup. Must... resist... [/quote] Not quite what you're thinking of, but letch away: [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1437838384' post='2829459'] Forgive me if I'm asking a silly question but didn't G and L invent one of those back in 1980 (L1000)? [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1437838958' post='2829464'] Not a silly question... very nice they were/are, too. [/quote] Yes indeed. and a 5-string - note pickup in MM sweet spot rather than Precision position:

[quote name='bootsy666' timestamp='1437815894' post='2829210'] I'm up north this weekend, otherwise I would have come along with the 8x15 and and a few amps. [/quote] That's a shame - we could have held the Bass Bash [i]inside[/i] the 8x15!

+1 to what you say, Blue. Even if the place is a real sh!t hole, they are paying you to give a professional service. If you begrudge playing a venue then you surely won't enjoy it, but if you give it 100% then you may well end up having a great time. When I think about it, the one thing that puts me off certain venues is a difficult load in/out. Some of the 'edgier' venues can still be fun because they have a bit of a buzz about them.

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1437767599' post='2828981'] the tunernator [/quote]

Jesus of Suburbia is a suite of songs (imo). Other candidates might be Highway Star (Deep Purple), Funeral for a Friend / Love Lies Bleeding (Elton John), Bat Out Of Hell (Meatloaf), and of course Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen).

[quote name='Shonks' timestamp='1437767300' post='2828975'] ....maybe it's going to blow up in 6 months and it's a dastardly plot to take over the (bass) world [/quote] Is it really Skynet?

[quote name='Hector' timestamp='1437762128' post='2828922'] Ah this sounds great! I'm starting a new job in a new city in a month or so - depending on how my life is looking I'd love to come. Will commit a bit more firmly when the future becomes less hazy. I'll happily bring my DeGier Bebop 5 and my Limelight 63P (as long as any fender purists promise to keep all blows above the belt!). Could also bring my Tone Hammer pre, if anyone fancies a try. [/quote] Ooh I'd love to try a Limelight. But we don't need one do we Precious?

[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1437735427' post='2828594'] Here you go. [/quote] Perfect, cheers!

Dan Lakin still produces basses under the [url="http://dlakinbasses.com/"]D. Lakin[/url] brand - designed in Chicago, crafted in Korea.

[size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]Unless I get a gig that makes this impossible, then count me in:[/font][/size] [size=4][font=verdana,geneva,sans-serif]'73 Precision, Sandberg California VM4, G&L L1505, Fender Pawn Shop Mustang, Demeter VTBP-M-800D, Genz Benz Streamliner 900, Barefaced Compact & Midget[/font][/size]

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1437724686' post='2828457'] ... any funk numbers we played had all the funk bashed out and just turned to rock anyway. [/quote] I think we've all been there!

I'll be watching this thread, because if I ever get another Jazz, that's exactly what I will want to do!

And although they look weird, they don't feel weird to play. In fact the opposite to weird, whatever that might be.