Clarky

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1422976778' post='2679058'] The CTP-2 has the tube in it and costs a lot more. Mine is the CT-4BII like this: I had an exchange of emails with Takamine about which preamp to get and I can't now recall why I settled on the CT-4BII except it being simple. I still have the AD-1. [/quote] That looks a hell of a lot easier and more intuitive than the AD-1 preamp I had (with all those presets etc and multiple buttons/sliders to grapple with)!

[attachment=182596:tumblr_inline_mlztum6NWx1qa1wxx.jpg] Colin Greenwood normally plays a '72 precision (oly white, maple board) through an SVT rig as above See here for exhaustive gear listing http://thekingofgear.com/colin

Erm, I am one of the biggest blaggers on BC so hands up!

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1422790300' post='2676723'] But, I want it this Sunday. I'm bored! [/quote] I have many powers (eg, eating lots of chocolate quickly) but time-shifting is sadly not one of them

The Tupelo Uncles are playing next Sunday at the Apple Tree in Clerkenwell. We play an all-acoustic set of covers of alt-country finest [url="https://www.facebook.com/UncleTupelo"]Uncle Tupelo[/url]. Come down for an afternoon/evening of fine country/bluegrass music! We are supporting Orphan Colours (ex Ahab) [url="http://www.comedownandmeetthefolks.co.uk/"]http://www.comedowna...thefolks.co.uk/[/url] [url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1587738034773242/"]https://www.facebook...87738034773242/[/url]

Maybe just drop a PM to Daf Lewis who I am sure will have the answer?

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1422277943' post='2670533'] Don't want to burst anyones bubble here but ... [/quote] [attachment=182027:grinch.jpg]

It may have been swapped in that eBay bass but the B10 had a tubeless preamp while the TB10 had a preamp with tube (I assume thats what the T suffix relates to). In all other respects the TB10 and B10 are identical, I believe

Nice story and fair play to all. FYI, I found the hard case prohibitively heavy to gig when I had a Takamine B10 and found a full-sized cello bag was perfect (Dave 'Essential Tension' did the same with his B10). I used a pricey Fusion full-size padded cello bag (very well padded) like this http://www.alangregory.co.uk/music/Fusion_F2_Cello_Gig_Bag.html but I bet there are other available that are not so wallet-unfriendly

The bouncer was a 5 foot tall very lovely lady close to my age. Sean you wouldn't have stood a chance

For double bass [u]only[/u], the best rig I had was an Acoustic Image Ten2 (now owned by Rabbie of this parish). My current rig is more versatile and works really well for double bass [u]and[/u] electric bass, being a Tecamp Puma 500 into a Crazy8 cab (for small gigs) or Wizzy M-line 12 (for larger gigs). I am very happy with this and can't see how it could be bettered for my needs. I play an early series Squier JV Jazz through this and its sounds deep and rich. Also sounds great (though not as good as Acoustic Image) with any of my upright basses (see my sig).

I switched it to my right hand (bear in mind I am playing double bass and rings can clatter on the board) about a year ago and haven't moved it back. SWMBO hasn't noticed in all that time

There are very few strings as low tension as Silver Slaps and with thicker gauge D/G - pretty much other top end whacker types (Cordes lamberts, Gut-a-likes, other Innovations) or real guts (which cost a lot more). Steels will all be narrower gauge. Velvet Garbo's (silk strings, wound in copper) will work but I don't know if they do a high C and they are v pricey too. Maybe as a compromise some hybrids (eg Evah Pirazzi Weich, Zyex light) which won't be fatter gauge but won't be as different as say Spirocores and which have an earthy more gut-like sound than regular steels?

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1422107238' post='2668755'] Erm, yeah, I was outside too. Couldn't get in and me ticket cost me £20. And I was beaten up by the bouncers. And mugged So, I'll take £25 for the ticket and £8k for the facial injuries and inconvenience. [/quote] Cheeky beggar! Get back to your hat shop [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1422124597' post='2669022'] Shame on you Clarky. Wish i was in a band that could sell out a bus shelter let alone a venue. [/quote] The Green Note is "cosy", like a Bleeker Street venue in NYC, Marvin. We are not talking the O2!!!!

Cheers Jack! The gig was a blinder, great crowd reaction. We played our first drummer-less gig (he is travelling the world) which put extra onus on me as the time keeper but all was good. Next time you are in Camden just roll your trouser legs up and wear a fake Brian Blessed beard and you will blend into the crowd ;-)

Sorry Sylvia! The Green Note have invited us back to play at the end of the year - we will know better next time about booking tickets in advance. Basic problem was that this was the first time we had ever sold out a venue so it came as a shock to us to see them turning people away

groundbreaking band, this was my favourite http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DuN12dVmsT0

A bunch of BCers - namely Ralph, Jack and Silvia (plus Ralph's lady friend) - turned up to my band's gig tonight at the Green Note in Camden. Unfortunately its a 'cosy' venue and it was completely sold out by 8pm, so this esteemed crowd were turned away. I know they had made the journey from New Malden and Chiswick respectively on a fairly crappy night weather-wise so I just wanted to say a massive sorry that they had come all this way and not gained entry. I owe you all a drink (or two)

I assumed this would be a thread about Ikea

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1421994641' post='2667461'] The Ltd Ed 55 Precision looks great. Available in dirty white too.....Clarky, if you're reading this, look out! [/quote] Thanks, CW - I am reading and am potentially interested but I suspect the CS price will be prohibitive - bet it comes out at £2.5-3k

Out of interest Rabbie, how do you find the gut D? On my bass, the various gut Ds I have tried (Chorda, Lenzner, Goldentone) sound boxy/clunky when played pizz with lots of overtones so that they sound very indistinct ... especially if you move above the first few positions. There's a bunch of threads on TalkBass about people having problems with gut D's along similar lines.

I keep fiddling around with Velvets, guts etc for that old school sound but have ended up with Spiro Weich on the bottom and plain guts on top (Chorda Carlos Henriquez) as I have been playing in an all acoustic (no amp) bluegrass setting - in this band/collective the lower gut type strings get a bit wooly and lost, whereas you hear the Spiros. I would love to find a compromise! After reading and listening to geoffbassist's review of Zyex lights I am wondering if I should have stuck with those (briefly owned a set but traded them on as I was striving for a real gut sound at the time)