martthebass

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1426943315' post='2723748'] Bet they're great for metal! :-) [/quote] Must get a like button!

[quote name='Bronner' timestamp='1426938632' post='2723670'] You are mistaken: I didn't know this when I first posted this thread, but after looking into it, it's clear that the Rickenbacker company has a negative history with this website (and several other websites) all relating to allegations that Rickenbacker tries to strong-arm websites and opinions about their products. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Rickenbacker threatened to sue this site. It seems they did that to other websites and to people who posted unfavorable reviews of their instruments. That tactic backfires with me. I write under my own name. I have a low opinion about the brand, and a lesser opinion about the company in seeing the number of complaints all over the Web. Rickenbacker is a Paper Tiger. They would be defretted under California law if it can be shown they engage in these tactics. [/quote] Please don't let opinions get in the way of facts. If you care to read the threads on this site regarding the BC 'issue' with RIC it was primarily due to the requirement for BC to ensure that RIC copywrite/intellectual property was not being infringed. Namely guaranteeing that copies were not being sold through the BC site. You don't like Rics....I think we all get that now, you appear to be making a one-man mission of it. Some days i get up and play my Jazz, other days my Rick, I like both. Why did I spend £1500 on a Rick - because I can, and there is never a time when I pick it up that it doesn't put a smile on my face so it was worth it. Is it better than my Jazz, no just different and vice versa. Let the crusade go, life is too short. I suspect you won't but maybe you'll suprise me.

Sold Dan a MB SuperSynth pedal. Great guy to deal with

Well BRX it'll be a steep learning curve for me on the Miniak, my last synth was a Roland SH09.....great bass sound as long as the oscillator was stable. Fortunately the band has a good programmer so I'll rely on him for the sounds.

Cheers Pete. I take it the latency is less like a MB SuperSynth (which I found excellent) and more like the Boss SYB5 (which is hopeless)? In the end I went for the MiniAK - we'll see if I can rejuvenate my keyboard skills......

There's a miniak on there at the minute for £150 but it's collection only in London......bugger.

Thanks for the advice so far guys. Looking at a miniak for sure.....think you got a steal on the Mininova Molan.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1424521082' post='2697236'] The microkorg can make some decent noises, I have one here. It wouldn't be my first choice for a bass synth if money was no object, but it can certainly do it, and is cheap / reliable and easily obtainable. Do you want to use it with keys or a footpedal? [/quote] Looking at keys at the minute Wil but would also like midi in to have option of using a midi controller from the Bass.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, I'd love a moog but can't really justify one. What about something like the micro korg.....would that stand up?

Any suggestions for a small sub-£200 (used) gig worthy bass synth. Looking to fill the low end on some early 80s electronica. The main keys guy has loads of stuff but only 2 hands....

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1424083698' post='2692286'] It's time for Noel to hang up his guitar, buy an organic cheese farm and invite David Cameron over for tipples on New Year's Eve [/quote] I think Noel's just got to the point where he's using the tactic of taking a bash at other artistes to deflect from the fact that his output is now pretty mediocre. I believe he sees himself as timeless as Mr Weller - unfortunately I think his best years are behind him. Shame, I quite liked Definitely Maybe.....

I've found that some of it comes down to how it hangs. I had a Warwick Thumb BO4 that was about 8.5lbs and because it was a little neck heavy it felt much heavier than the Stingray 30th I had that was going on 10lb.

[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1422906657' post='2678248'] ='martthebass' All of the 'solids' that have gone through my hands have been 9lbs or more....don't know if this is representative. MB1. ...Is there a doctor in the house? [/quote] Trust you Martin to be the first with toilet humour

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1422900386' post='2678116'] Desperately looking to buy a Sub 9lb stingray, does such a thing exist?! The blue and white ones are really floating my boat! [/quote] Once had an 8lb fretless Ray that was a single piece of ash in a honey burst finish. All of the 'solids' that have gone through my hands have been 9lbs or more....don't know if this is representative.

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1422534238' post='2673755'] Think I might have to sell my Burgundy Mist 64 Jazz soon, needs must ... [/quote] Oh now you're just being a torment!

Nice one S, I think you've achieved more in 4 years than I have in 35! Be proud!!!

For effects I sometimes find the online demos quite useful - it at least gives some idea of what the effect does. For amps/cabs/basses though i think there are too many variables as already described above. I learned my lesson on this after I bought a Ric 4004Cii online after trawling through online stuff. I couldn't get the bass anywhere near the online demos and ended up trading the bass for a 4003 which uncannily sounded like the online demos of the 4004 when I played it through my rig.

Cheers TG that's very most kind of you!

Just bought a DS1 distortion pedal off evil bay. Unfortunately, despite being described as bedroom use only (sic) I can only consider that the bedroom must have been that of a 300kg gorilla wearing titanium boots. I can live with paint chips (hey, it's a foot pedal) but unfortunately one of the 2 screws that hold the foot pedal is missing. Does anyone have a spare or know where I can source one? Thanks, Mart

Just received a Ric Truss Rod tool from Iain....despite royal mail's best efforts to cock it up! Had to stop Iain from refunding me......great guy to deal with!!!!

Status Hotwire flats 40s - 100s on my Ray (though it is a fretless). Plenty of zing and low - medium tension.

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1420205762' post='2646663'] What would be really interesting is a 'before you joined basschat' and an 'after you've been on basschat a while' picture. [/quote] No it wouldn't, if my wife saw my post she'd throw my iPad and laptop in the bin ;-)