Skinnyman

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1460116193' post='3022715'] Nothing to worry about, if you have problems just post here for assistance or start a new topic. Worse that can happen is you get bumped several times a week. [/quote] Surely not?

Good to see this finally dropping down the pages and being quietly laid to rest.....

UK on the promo tour for their first album, 197-something Lancaster university. Bill Bruford is the loudest drummer I've ever heard. When he hits a snare, it stays hit! My ears rang for three days

[quote name='Froggy' timestamp='1457295691' post='2997162'] Are we sure it's done and dusted? Otherwise someone will only resurrect it again. [/quote] Nope, pretty sure that's it....

[quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1457257725' post='2996694'] Nope all done and dusted now. Nothing to see here or discuss. [/quote] Phew. I'd hate to drag this on unnecessarily

Just checking....... Are we still doing this?

I think I'm tending more towards Roger2611's view. Or maybe I'm just looking for validation so I can keep them all. Oh, and a typo - it's a VM4, not 5. Finger trouble (and subconscious GAS, I think. Ironic, given the subject of this thread....). But I've never had so many (positive) comments about my playing as I've had since I got the Sandberg. Which is weird as I'm not playing any differently - I think I can just be heard better. I guess there are a couple I can cull. I should probably lose one of the SGC 310s at least.... But then, I put a lot of time into refurbishing both of them and it's really handy having an inexpensive but good bass kicking around.....

Over the years I've amassed a nice collection of basses, all of which have been gigged regularly. But a few months ago I bought a Sandberg VM5 that, for me, is just perfect. It's exactly the sound I've been looking for. It's now my only gigging bass. So now, I don't know what to do with the other basses. I've spent a lot of time (and money, but don't tell the wife) getting them and they're all fantastic in their own way - but I know that they just aren't going to get the use they deserve. So do I thin the herd and take a massive loss selling them? Or hold onto them for the occasional rehearsal? Anyone else been in a similar position?

Bought a Roland gR55 off Ian. Very promptly dispatched, good comms throughout and the GR55 was exactly as described. Very happy. - a pleasure to deal with. Thanks, Ian

[quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1455375800' post='2978586'] How could he not hang on our every word, desperate for our approval like a puppy with self-esteem issues? [/quote] To busy counting the money would be my guess

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1455026719' post='2975151'] Camel - Nude [/quote] Or The Snow Goose

I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that Mr Clayton is completely indifferent to our views. Personally, I think his playing suits the band he's in but I'd be very surprised if he cares what I think. I quite like some U2 stuff, not all of it though. I doubt they care. I don't think I'd choose to spend time with Bonio but I also doubt he loses sleep over that. And I've never met Mr Clayton so have no data on which to form an opinion of his personality. And, again, I doubt he gives a sh*t

Can bring any or some of; Genz Benz shuttle 600 or fender bassman 300t Berg cn112 or fender 410 neo Dingwall super p/j Rick 4003 Sandberg VM4 Will decide on the day unless anyone has a particular interest in one or the other?

I run the band PA and lights as well as my own bass rig so I have a volvo estate's worth of stuff. I've tried the one-big-bag-with-everything-in-it approach but it was a two-man lift and I was always one of the men. So now I have lots of smaller cases. More trips but fewer hernias.... Small suitcase with instrument and XLR cables Maplins aluminium case with G30 wireless and my Zoom B3 plus spare batteries, PSU Brown holdall with mains leads and speaker leads Laptop bag with bass amp and music Gator case with 4-way power blocks, extension leads, collapsible guitar stand, tools, fuses, various connectors and gaffa tape I like the idea of using old cable drums to hold speaker cables - must try and blag some next time I pass Maplins Oh, and leads are all coiled and velcro'd. Even so, some git comes along and knots them between gigs so that they ALWAYS tangle when I unfasten the Velcro. And I have watched the how-to-coil-a-lead videos on YouTube. The evil pixies still do their knitting with them though....

[quote name='fatwull' timestamp='1454168371' post='2967182'] Is one cab loud enough to jam with a full band? [/quote] Oh yes. I use one in small pub gigs and rehearsals and the two for bigger venues (pubs and clubs). Never go more than 50% on the master volume in either situation with the genz600. I'd imagine it's the same for the vanderkleys

Two fine choices. I tried both bergantino and vanderkley when I bought my berg 112s. Nothing wrong with the vanderkley a, I just preferred the sound of the bergs. Or rather, the absence of sound - I thought they were more neutral and didn't colour the sound in any way, allowing my bass/effects/tone settings to come through cleanly. I use a genz shuttle 6 amp and it works well with the berg cabs - I've also used them with an Ampeg solid state amp and they sounded brilliant. That said, I love the convenience of 2x112 cabs. One in each hand or, more often, just one needed. Given your choices I'd go for the vans for convenience but if that's not an issue, I'd plump for the bergs. Either way, It's a nice choice to have and i really don't think there's a wrong answer....

Aiming to attend my first bass bash

Thanks!

Brilliant, thanks. I'll have to see if I can do a deal on a GK3B when I order the gr55. Supplementary question...(or I could RTFM) If I'm playing it through the bass, can I have the Gr55 set to play one or two octaves above what I'm playing on the bass? Thanks again for the help

Apologies if this is a dumb question but it's best to be sure..... I'm thinking of getting a Roland Gr55 which I intend to use mainly with guitar but occasionally with bass. My question is whether I need the GK3b pickup on the bass or whether the standard Gk3 will also work? Thanks...

The only one with a name is "Sarah". It's a USA precision, blonde, made in 1982 and very, very sexy. Named after my good lady who is also all of those things. Apart from being a p-bass. Cheesy I know but she thinks it's romantic

Good to see this finally slipping into obscurity. Oh, hang on.....

I just met up with Freddie to do a trade of my Fender Select Jazz for his Sandberg VM4. The bass is exactly as described and he's a really nice, straightforward guy to deal with. All in all, a very pleasant and easy transaction and completely in line with everyone else's comments. I hope Freddie's as happy with the trade as I am (if not, you have my number Freddie!)

Thanks all. Some good info there. I think we might try a couple of floods to give a colour wash and something to give a bit of movement. Thanks again!