ossyrocks

Having gone wireless for the first time this year after 40 years of being in bands playing small venues and pub gigs, the argument for me is startling. I've never felt this much freedom to move around, or from clutter under my feet, it's a revelation, so much so that I actually get greater enjoyment out of playing than if I was on a lead. Us weekend warriors feel the benefit too you know.

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I’d go to that. Rob

We’ve just had the opposite experience, much to my surprise. Advertised on local Facebook groups and JMB for a female lead to join our male lead. She would get half the lead and half the backing. We shortlisted four, and all of them were excellent at auditions in the last two weeks. It was a tough job choosing. We asked them to learn three specific tunes, and pick another one or two from the set if they wanted to do more, but it was not obligatory. In the end we went with the girl who was most relaxed, and who sang effortless harmonies behind the male lead on songs we hadn’t even asked her to learn. Two of the others asked for feedback in order to understand why they hadn’t got the job and address any issues. Our feedback was all positive and encouraging, any of them could have done the job. Maybe there’s just a lot of talent up here, auditions were in Blackpool. Rob Edit. We did ask for video/audio of them singing prior to shortlisting. I actually didn’t get to hear any of the ones we didn’t shortlist, so maybe there were some shockers, but I don’t know.

Hmm, my ‘78 P bass is lightweight, under 9 lbs, has good fit and finish, and plays really well, and very well balanced on a strap. It has slightly lower output than my ‘73, but in a way I like that, it’s a bit more of a clean machine. Agreed that there are some really heavy ones from this period, but if you find a light one, and a good one, they are all that you’d hoped they’d be. Rob

I’ve been following them for a while. They’re doing a free gig on a Sunday afternoon at the end of the month about 30 minutes from me. It’s in my calendar. Rob

Whilst no one ever uses these anymore, I imagine it’s probably a good solution for a bass that has a lightweight body and a tendency to neck dive.

I have two 70’s sunburst/rosewood Fender P basses. The later one has a black guard though, so not entirely identical. They actually do sound quite different! rob

I believe so. And not close to currently occupied frequencies. The manual does say to do this, once everyone else is up and running.

Belt and braces. I always re-pair mine AFTER everyone else has set up. It takes 10 seconds. No issues so far. Rob

I've been looking for a vintage Jazz neck for a while. They crop up on ebay occasionally, and here too, but for one reason or another, price or condition, or both, I haven't bought one yet. This one is on ebay, and I quote - "1974 Fender Jazz Bass Neck in perfect condition." It clearly has multiple screw holes in the heel, some of which have been plugged badly, and it's £1.6k !! Rant over, move on. Rob https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374777786244?hash=item57427f2f84%3Ag%3AaE0AAOSwhgNkmevz&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4LH1nFvzL4G1Pjd88WG6odFRy9rodx3gIrvw717uj14sUb9xxNlBwycDbSx9qdYDhPF0p61L8qDL78ymvTX9GPPQm2Uiuah6Olo0G6mZwxC9HOKXqN59%2Bx6%2Bnevhf6Hr0aBdepPzJLgp%2FD9NIvEtprNX6Oq3DfIkjBAq%2Fr5QkT3Vw%2FKUr6Cq6PA6D0c%2FFuDTVVgkPQgKwlQh5RlClxiZp2BScqEJj%2F5tPTEwz%2FoQYc5LtAoJMdoYqjyug2UHOCfwbFD7EUwp2e2OtNazawLPQEAc7SLvQlkIFacdl7d3Mbhz|tkp%3ABk9SR6jvo9ihYg&LH_ItemCondition=4

Elf and BF cabs here too. I have a choice of One10 and Two10s depending on the situation. Great with my Precisions. I’m curious about your EQ on the Elf, what do you run them at? I’m tending to run everything at noon except Mid which is at 1 o’clock. Rob

Just to clarify, the amp is lush. As much as I love Cam @wayne58, I wouldn’t describe him as lush, he’s not my type, even though we have shared a room on many occasions. Rob

Rounds and a pick? Ooof. La Bellas are lovely strings, I have them on two of mine. I have TI’s on the other two, which I also love. They are quite different. La Bellas have a deeper voice than the TI’s, which are more mid pronounced.

There’s a V4B in the classifieds here right now. I know the owner and the amp, it’s lush.

Do people roll the tone up? Blimey, I might try it tomorrow at rehearsal 😂 It’s almost always rolled completely off for me, except for a couple of specific tunes in the set, and even then, it’s just inched up a fraction. Rob

Met Lee for the first time last week when he popped round to buy a pickguard. Lovely chap, and also a fantastic player! An hour flew by in the blink of an eye. Rob

I did a gig with mine last night, everything at 12 o’clock inc. gain, except VLE and VPF which were off. I imagine your “Old School” is the same as the VLE on the LM3. Master was at about 10 o’clock. I can’t really stray far from these settings, as it just sounds so right as it is. I would like to compare my LM3 with the new LM4 sometime. I should just wander down to Promenade Music with it and do just that. Rob

This is a lovely looking Jazz from '78. Aged Olympic White, rosewood and blocks, lovely. Until..............you see the weight, 12 lbs 2.3 oz !! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225609795516?hash=item34876447bc%3Ag%3AWpkAAOSwro9kgdq6&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwBNlNo%2BP88iSpxz3%2BGeNvtuPeMBnwB%2FJUzlLm827NqvgcxznHetPtm8CAo91Yak91NV3gQO8tTOwmKps56wfRK4agIxuQO0eiaXDo8hgZBHvUQtqjnMVTZ9ps%2FiMY%2F3TxlFkbXOeIxAafIBr1Op20aNXo0hvhfwKxRl1WqIUjIL%2BDm2IEQQXxQNJxGd9tvPo1nM20Ou0mXKpksojXfnmU5bPTfLYQSxiS1c0N9fl4njh5%2BMDP8Ux%2BIwQFZL3POpvtQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR8CO84CUYg&LH_ItemCondition=4 Is that a record? I've never seen one that heavy. The shop seems to have a number of basses on consignment. Rob

I have Barefaced cabs too, a One10 and a Two10. I also use an LM3, but not tried the new ones. I most often use the LM3 with a Markbass 102P Traveler, but sometimes with the One10 and once with the Two10. What I will say is that they do work well with the Barefaced cabs. Regarding the amps themselves, I’ve said it before, but there’s some kind of magic dust sprinkled inside these things. No matter what, or where, they always sound good. When I go and watch friends play, and they’re using MB amps, I’m always impressed with their tone and the way they fill the room. Rob