Norris

One thing that pros could teach the BC community is a few social skills, which is probably as important as playing ability for getting more work

I don't think that the BC members can learn anything from Pros - they already seem to know everything there is to know about bass playing, and woe by tied to anyone with a differing opinion. That compression thread was pretty shoddy work by a number of BC members. Shame on you.

I assume the same that you'd use for the low B on a 5 string

Result! Nice

We used to host an open mic night. It was more like an open band night as we'd provide whatever backing was needed. It was enjoyable for the wide variety of stuff we got to busk but was harder work than a normal gig (and less money!). Eventually the landlord sold up and it was discontinued. We had a few laughs doing it though

I try to get it as accurate as I can. Being in a trio I have to fill out a bit but usually in a way that most punters wouldn't notice. Once you've played a song a few bazillion times it tends to take on a life of its own anyway

My missus pretty much knows what kit I've got and I don't swap much, so generally everything is above board. She didn't notice the SD QP set I fitted one night while she was out and that I didn't bring up in conversation though

it was a hoot last time. Count me in. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Si600 - GK MB500 Fusion, GK MB212 (house rig), Fender P V.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2: Roland Rock - Avalon U5, Crown power amp, BF STwin. W&T Ergon and 78P if I get the refin done in time. Some pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3. tauzero - perm a few from Sei Original, Status Series 1, Antoniotsai, Dean 10-string, Warwick Thumb, Mrs Zero.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4. Dread Bass - Lefties - ACG 6 and 7 string Recurve S Types, ACG Krell Fretless If Ready, Alembic Epic, Warwick Fortress, Letts 6. Aguilar rig if needed.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]5. seashell - MIM Fender P[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]6. Prime_BASS - whatever bass is the flavour at the time, ACG 33" graft J type.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7. Len Derby - Yamaha Bex semi acoustic, Roland micocube battery powered practise/busking combo[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]8. Bottle - Modded Ibanez GSR-180, some pedals, Line-6 Combo and the 1x12 + Amp rack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]9. Marillionred - Warwick Streamer $$5, Warwick Dolphin SN5, Letts fretless 5, Michael Kelly Acoustic 5, Warwick LWA1000, Barefaced Big Baby 2 - and some headphones.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. Jabba_the_gut - some of the stuff below....if it's finished in time.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. GrammeFriday - MTD 535-24 fretless, MTD Kingston AG5, TC RH750, RS210 and/or RS212.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. Kev - Wal MK2, Warwick SSII and some pedals.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Bradwell - MIJ Jazz, Ibanez GSR 206, Eden WT800 + D210/D212 XLT cabs [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Mojo - Yamaha BB414, TC Electronic BG250-115[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. Norris - Stagg EUB, Ric 4003, Gibson Thunderbird ... and if restored in time I'll bring my Aria SB-1000[/font][/color]

I too keep mine in the "Goldilocks" zone - just long enough to add a bit of bite/clank when I want to

I'm all for rounded corners (it's an instrument of torture played on your knee!) but I like the sharkfins - they are as "Ric" as the headstock, but don't tell John!

I forgot to mention it's a tone monster too (my 2009 "modern" bass). You'll need to try one to see how you get on with it. It feels different to any other bass and not everyone can live with that. If you can, you'll feel like a rock god every time you sling it round your neck.

Maybe your laptop webcam might do the job, especially if you can hook it up to your big tv

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1421961461' post='2667255'] So can you BCer's who play, or have played one, answer a few questions I have please? Thanks [/quote] Responses relate to my "modern" 2009 Gibson Thunderbird. This has the later black plastic covered pickups & the three-point bridge (that I don't have any issues with personally ) [b]1. How bad is the neck dive?[/b] Negligible on a modern one. I always use a Comfort Strapp though, which has a large, thick neoprene base layer that avoids any slipping [b]2. I've read that because of the neck strap button being on the back of the bass, it tends to lean away from the body,[/b] [b] can this be cured by hooking the strap at the bottom over the front of the body, so as to pull the bass back towards the body?[/b] Yes, it does lean a bit but it's something you get used to. I've never felt the need to anchor it though, and it all becomes part of the "T-bird stance" [b]3. Is it as one-dimensional sound wise, as many people say?[/b] Not at all! It's not easy to get a really clean sound like a P (selecting a single pickup helps, but still has a bit of growl even then), but it has a lot more tonal variety than most people give it credit for. [b]4. Is it a very long stretch to the lower frets?[/b] Yes. The strap button positions mean that the whole bass sits further to the left (or right for left-handers) than most basses that have a conventional top horn do. It's therefore a longer stretch to the bottom of the fretboard, and if you try to play with your strap too long you run the risk of tendinitis. However it all adds to the sheer coolness of the bass ("T-bird stance" and all that) [b]5. What is the nut width?[/b] Thin! The neck is like a matchstick. I have lent mine to a friend for a few weeks (he has an Epiphone and wanted to see how different a "real" one was), but could measure it once it's back in the fold if you want BTW, I bought mine from BC when it was about 12 months old, 2 previous owners that didn't get on with it, and it cost me around £850 - which is pretty close to your budget. It's a keeper now. Regards, Norris

Nicely. The more fans you pull in, the better the atmosphere, you enjoy it more, the landlord sells more beer, you get more bookings. We have a few fans even though we're just a pub covers band. Most are really nice people. Some are rather boring, but if they have made the effort to come out and see you and then to come up and chat to you, the least you can do is to have a bit of a banter with them. If you get the "helmet from hell" at least you'll have something to chat about with your bandmates during the carry out

I don't even notice mine any more. No problems playing with it on except you get a little less eye contact from the girls. There again at my age it's hardly surprising

Paving slab?

[quote] NAMM 2015: Rickenbacker launch new guitar and bass models [/quote] Translation: Rickenbacker push the same car out of the garage having given it a wash & emptied the ashtrays

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1421930923' post='2666700'] How about a drawer to keep patch leads and stuff in? [/quote] Spare pair of socks/underpants?

Illuminate it? http://www.astounded.com/adam-hall-cool-light-19-led-rack-light-1u-blue.html

Last time I played with a sound guy he took a DI out of my GT6B, one out of the back of my amp (post-EQ) AND mic'ed my cab

I have a Fender US Standard Jazz that I don't use much any more - it's currently on loan to a friend (try before you buy!) I have a Squier P-bass Special - that's definitely a keeper! Says enough I think

We've recently been ending with Maggie May. Always goes down a storm

[quote] [b]Babicz Full Contact Hardware® Bridge: Easier adjustment and increased sustain[/b] Nothing gives string sustain like a full contact bridge, but it's also easier to adjust for precise intonation and your ideal action [/quote] I've never, ever had a problem with sustain on my Thunderbird. [quote][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001302/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"][b]Nigel Tufnel[/b][/url]: The sustain, listen to it.[/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001661/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"][b]Marty DiBergi[/b][/url]: I don't hear anything.[/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001302/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"][b]Nigel Tufnel[/b][/url]: Well you would though, if it were playing.[/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [[i]Imitating Vibrato[/i]][/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [color=#70579D][b][url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001302/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"]Nigel Tufnel[/url][/b][/color]: You can go have a bite and...[/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [[i]vibrato[/i]][/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=3] [url="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001302/?ref_=tt_trv_qu"][b]Nigel Tufnel[/b][/url]: ... you'd still be hearing that.[/size][/font][/color] [/quote]

I use a Boss GT6B into my amp. A few songs we do require effects. I usually use a valve emulation patch but have a 'clean' patch that I use for a few songs. My amp has the same EQ settings all the time, which seems to sound good in most rooms. There again I'm in a trio so have a nice wide range to play in. I have thought about getting a DI box but the pedal has an output if I ever need one. Our PA just handles the vocals so isn't spec'ed for bass - just for emergencies

Took my radio controlled clock and played Green Onions until 30 secs to go - guitarist enjoying his new Electro Harmonics 'organ' pedal