JapanAxe

Insurance will only do (at most) what it says on the tin. If you get cover for just one member, you will be stuffed when a punter falls over another member's bit of kit. These companies don't just pay out, they will make a thorough investigation into exactly what happened.

I ran an Ashdown ABM rig for 12 years. I had one issue with a speaker braid coming free, otherwise 100% reliable. Ideally try one with your own bass whilst being accompanied by guitar and drums.

Just bought some 9v power sockets from Richard, no complaints whatsoever!

You want a [url="http://www.ratstands.com/rat_jazz_stand.html"]Rat Stands Jazz Stand plus carry bag[/url]. 5-second setup, strong as you like, stick the pad in the other pocket in the carry bag - sorted! I bought mine from [url="http://www.djmmusic.com/m-371-ratstands.aspx?gclid=CLaR8KuhmLkCFebJtAod4XoAKA"]DJM Music[/url].

I'm no technophobe but I never seemed to hit it off with MIDI. It always seems to do what it wants, and not what I want it to do. Trouble is I need to use it to tweak up my godawful drumming on my digital kit. I recently purchased Sagantech Metro SE which includes an excellent MIDI sequencer. I took the opportunity to re-do all my MIDI connections and check that my home-made MIDI patchbay was working, and all seemed fine. However, I couldn't get the program to respond to MIDI clock from my 16-track recorder (I love hardware me!), and eventually tracked it down to an unsoldered joint in the patchbay, which sometimes made a connection and sometimes didn't. I built the thing in 2000 or 2001, so goodness knows how many problems that gadget has caused me! So, just sharing some of that happy bunny feeling. Off now to prepare for tonight's gig at Portishead WMC - truly the big time...

Gotta be worth it for the custom Mike Dirnt neck plate. If the gig's not going well, just lift your bass to eye level and take inspiration from it. Or maybe not.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1377347299' post='2186534'] I don't think the difference between an Ashdown 1X15 and a Compact is in any sense incremental! [/quote] It is - it's just a very large increment

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1377346609' post='2186513'] You can buy an Ashdown 1 x 15 for about £150 on here. Even brand new they're ony £350. What's a Compact - £700? [/quote] True but part of the allure of GAS is spending loadsa money and convincing yourself it was worth it for the incremental improvement!

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1377338745' post='2186370'] Thanks for the replies all. I'll probably stick with the GT6b for a while and slowly put together a smaller separates board for those nice occasions. MM [/quote] Good call. Buy your pedals etc used. At some point, having gigged both setups, you will most likely think, 'I really prefer [i]this[/i] one' (can't predic which!), then you can retire the other, and optionally sell it without losing a load of dosh.

My BF Compact sounded different from my Ashdown 1x15. I decided I preferred the BF, YMMV. Ok mods you can lock this thread now

Although modern gospel has probably evolved in its own direction, you might want to check out early Stax and Motown stuff. EDIT: Also early Van Morrison.

Count me in on this one. I send the chaps a list of say 6 songs plus mp3s, lyrics, chords, then we do one rehearsal and the songs are in the next gig.

Result!

Cheapest/lightest way to go would be a digital head and lightweight speaker for when you play bass; then add a multi fx with amp modelling for when you play guitar.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376845294' post='2179851'] I only got my Musicman Bongo at the instigation of Mrs Dingus . For some reason, she thought looking at the EBMM catalogue for these basses would inspire me to new heights of creativity . "Why don't you go out and get yourself a Bongo mag ? It might give you some new ideas " she would say all the time . I thought I would surprise her by going one better than looking at a magazine by coming home with the actual bass one day , but she only seemed dissappointed , as usual . Oh well . [/quote] Funny, I got the same response from Mrs Axe when, trying to broaden my musical interests, she suggested I get a jazz mag...

↑↑↑ What he said.

I have heard of Squier Silver Series (had a Jazz). Are you referring to the gold Squier logo? Jazz or Precision? Pic of headstock?

Beats Fee-Bay hands down!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Hamster - Tea, coffee & biscuits[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. Happy Jack - Matamp GT120 with Barefaced stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Bluejay - something left-handed[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], most likely Godman acoustic, and Fortress 5 if space allows[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. OBBM - Bergantino CN212, Aguilar TH500, A couple of old Fenders, perhaps a Sadowsky UV70.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. chris_b[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Clarky[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. Russ - Sei 5-string, Spector 5-string, Markbass 6x10"/Ampeg SVT-7[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Irvined - Retrovide RV4 and home brew bass pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. xilddx - 1983 USA Fender Jazz / 2010 USA Fender Stratocaster Deluxe V-Neck / POD X3 LIVE[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Sibob[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Tayste_2000 - Rickenbacker 4003, Overwater 5 string, [1970s Ampeg B-15, Custom Matamp GT200 MK2, Matamp 8x10], the pedalboard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Barneyg42-Status S2 Classic five, Ibanez BTB 6-string fretess,TC BH500, TC BC 2x10, Barefaced Compact and various pedalage![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Walman - T[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]C BH250, & will probably bring the Wal, synth & bass pedals. Final decision on the L2500's nearer the time[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. Paul S - some stuff. BF rig, maybe a Westone Pantera X790 in case anyone wants a look?[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. BetaFunk - I will bring a selection of British 60s basses (Vox, Burns, WEM) plus my Shergold Marathon.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. Billy Apple. Matamp GT200 Rig. Ruttmoth P Bass, TBird too maybe. Some Pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. Jazzneck (gig and her highness permitting) - Ampeg AEB and my £60 OLP MM alike.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Simonedward (with blessing of authorities) - Jaydees (Series II, GA24 custom and fretless), a Trace amp (probably), lots of TC toneprint pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. Walbassist - Veillette Archtop fretless 5, Sandberg VT5 and BSX Allegro 5[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]21. Phil Adams[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]22. Fat Rich - Fenders, Status[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]23. Molan - Ritters, Celinders, Alleva Coppolo etc.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]24. 51m0n[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25. Dropzone[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]26. Ant - Aria, Fender, BG250, compulator[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]27. ped - Vigier passion 4, Buscanti Jazz, Vbass[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]28. Urban Bassman - Shuker JB5 Custom, US Masters EP53 Fretless, Ashdown Kylstron 500 and 4x10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]29. PTB - MTD 535, Reverend 5L,[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]30. StephenYork - Alpher Custom 5 String, Markbass LM3, Markbass 2x15 (and maybe the missus)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]31. hen barn - Status kingbass, status energy 5 string(ebs loaded); Genz Benz streamliner; Vanderklays 2x10 1x12; Lots of pedals! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]32. bigbeatnut - lots of teeny pedals and a themed selection of basses Probably Status Eclipse LTD 5, Status shark 5, Status S1 5 (last two fretless) [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]33. Shockwave - Warmoth P-J Antigua bass, 6 String Letts bass (If built)[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] otherwise my Gibson Grabber tuned Drop C.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]34. Kiwi - Self build, Shuker 6, custom strat[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]35. Bassmanady[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]36. pete.young[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]37. pobrien_ie - a P Bass of some kind....boring I know[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]38. Marcus Bell - Jaydee supernatural roadie 2 active; Status series 2000 [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]39. dave.c - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1985 Vigier Passion II and a 2008 Passion IV possibly a Vigier Excess[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]40.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] The Greek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]41.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]42.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]43. Truckstop[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]44. urb[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]45. SpaceChick [tbc][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]46. Throwoff - new bass and/or Genz Benz 410[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]47. TomKent [tbc] - Jazz Bass, P Bass, half my Krampera stack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]48. Wolverinebass - either the Alembic or the Buzzard[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]49. iD Entity - Zon Sonus 5, and maybe my Ampeg Micro VRs, and some pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]50. JapanAxe - I will just bring basses - G&L L1505 an Yamaha BB400S fretless - plus Orange Valve Tester[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]51. Grand Wazoo - One Dingwall ABII Roasted Maple Neck and one Vintage PRS Bass with a small amp (Ibanez promethean) to allow them to be played and heard.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]52. Bikenbass - Fender Roscoe Beck V, GK MB200, Barefaced Compact. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Took the liberty of editing my line![/font][/color]

It wouldn't be difficult to make a regulator circuit to take one of the 18V outputs and drop it to a stabilised 12V.