martthebass

Schallers on all of mine except a Mikey Way Mustang, the screws on the MW do not want to play with Schaller pins and I really didn't want to plug it so that one lives with Grolsch rubbers. Never had a problem with Schallers or Grolsch tops - unlike Dunlops which I found could let go if not checked fairly often. YMMV.

I could probably run to a Sterling Ray SS without too much drama but the word from my EBMM fanatic 'colleague' tells me that full fat EBMM is the only way to go. Not having played either (and not much chance of finding a EBMM in a physical shop...) I wouldn't know.

The drummer in our band uses a high end E Kit. I generally think it helps FOH in terms of adding some of the sounds required for our set list, but as we don't have the best on stage monitoring I generally find the sound doesn't inspire me on stage as much as an acoustic kit. Also, we've sometimes found when we are playing some rallies/outdoor jobs where the PA etc is provided, that less experienced soundmen can really screw up. Like Nick (Old Horse), at a rally earlier this year one soundman managed to turn off the on stage monitoring of the E Kit and, despite gesticulating frantically he didn't sort the problem until about 4 songs into the set. God knows how we got through that one....

Currently getting a hankering to look at a EBMM Ray SS but it would mean having to lose one of my current shorties - don't ask but it keeps me out of the divorce courts. Problem is I like all three of my current shorties; the mental G&L Fullerton Fallout, the JMJ Mustang and my Mikey Way Mustang which has done about 300 gigs with me (and looks the part in the Glam Band). First world problems eh?

Rotator cuff - always reminds me of it's presence when lifting up one of the PA speakers Menieres - a little occasional wobble due to wearing sunglasses on stage and the balance organ laughing in my face... Mid set need to visit the porcelain wall - courtesy of a bladder that hates me.

Sadly I wouldn’t fit all that in the boot of me Mini Dave 😂

We’ve all been there mate, paid practice and all that. No fun though….even watching Strictly would probably win out.

Nice sounds there mate. I got hooked on the MarkBass 12” about 8 years back. For me I haven’t been able to find anything that combines the same blend of great sound, size and weight.

Know what you mean….me and the guitarist are both down with it at the minute, coughing like crazy. Singer really had his work cut out as me and guitarist vox died in the second set 😞

The Bridge

Gig in a city centre pub in Wakefield last night with the glam lads. Lovely staff and well looked after but sadly it was a pretty poor turnout. It was the pubs first birthday and they wanted a party atmosphere but this is tough when you don’t have the numbers. It was a pub grub come sports bar type place and as often seen once the grub and sports finish the punters move on. That aside, those that stayed were very enthusiastic and we had a ball anyway, as we always say it doesn’t matter if you’re playing to 20 or 200 always give it beans!

Thanks LD. I’m fortunate at present that other than a bit of crap balance I only get vertigo very infrequently so don’t need the betahistine.

Yep, that would be ideal.

I’ve had this affliction for over a decade but managed to live with the tinnitus, occasional bouts of vertigo and increasing deafness reasonably well. Unfortunately the latest curve ball it has thrown me is to affect my discrimination of notes lower than low G, it makes them flat. Now at low volumes this doesn’t occur but as the volume increases it presents and can make life tough on stage as I have to ignore what I’m playing. I’m thinking that I would be best going for a simple IEM setup to enable me to play a bit longer; I can’t get the rest of the band to go this way so can someone give me advice on what I would need (and product recommendations) to enable a nice clear low volume feed for me alone in the band situation?

Love the Dickies version of the theme tune. I’m having it at my funeral!

This looks to be still available, at this price it’s a steal. I had one of these for a few years and gigged it alongside my EBMM Ray and if anything I preferred it.

Forgot to mention…..driving back down the M1 from last Saturdays gig I was increasingly aware that my night vision was rubbish. I thought to myself, well the hearing is on the way out so why would I be surprised about the eyesight. It was only when I took a close look in the rear view mirror that I noticed I’d still got my ‘gigging sunglasses’ on. My normal specs were in the gig gear in the boot so had to suffer the affliction for the remainder of the motorway bit. Definitely losing it….

Great night with the Glam Band last night at the Old Masons Arms in Oulton. Second time we’ve played this boozer and again the crowd are second to none. Well looked after by the manager and staff too which is always a bonus. Hopefully they’ll be a return in the new year.

I’ve built up a selection of highly dubious clothing over the 7 years I’ve been with the current band. Wifey no longer gets concerned when she sees me looking through women’s sparkly tops and tight flares.......

If only I was a bit younger…..and a decent bassist 🤣

Cheers, not worried about a mono mix, we only put vox and drums trough the PA. What’s a XLR to TRS lead, I haven’t come across those?

This one D. https://products.dynacord.com/na/en/powermate-600-3/

Yep, having to consider ‘options’. Short term may run line outputs to sub and power the tops from the Dynacord power section. Not ideal as I want to use the xover. Was aiming not to destroy the HK Pro12 tops with the drummer’s electronic kit……

Connecting this using its active crossover to a pair of HK pro 12 passive tops https://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwj016Cy-beCAxXmBgYAHRbGAnUYABALGgJ3cw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9Negsvm3ggMV5gYGAB0WxgJ1EAQYAiABEgIHYPD_BwE&sig=AOD64_31uw0TifItQFOHnPS-5MnPEOeR8g&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiL9Zmy-beCAxXlW0EAHT3LDUgQwg8oAHoECAUQEw&adurl=