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Used to change the Slinkys on my Stingray every couple of gigs, but since I sold it, stopped gigging, and bought the Ibanez a couple of years ago, I haven't changed the original Elixirs. I know, shameful ! I used to love the sound of new strings, but the Elixirs STILL seem OK.

AFAIK John Peel was drafted in to mime the mandolin part on TOTP, 'cos of a MU rule about actual players being represented, or something. I think little Ronnie used Tony Zemaitis custom jobs, as did Ron of the six string variety plus his usual Fenders. I've played it hundereds of times, and still enjoy it's loose, laidback feel, which after all, is what Rod and the Faces were about. It's like "Stay With Me"..great intro, even better outro with solos all 'round, and that bit in the middle Peter

Belated feedback for Oli. He bought my compressor, and was great to deal with. Thanks. Peter

I've had a quilted Anni 'ray, so I'd prefer Flamed now, though my current Ibanez isn't a great example.

It's only friends (and sometimes not even them-you know who blew up the OHM60 combo !) and trusted bands by prior arangement and/or supervision. :ph34r: It can be even worse with the wedding thing we used to do. End of a good night, getting ready to strip the gear, when a few drunks seem to think if they get their pals to pressure us, I 'll be only too happy to give them my nice Anni 'ray and Trace to abuse. I took the hit for the band, as they had no keyboard player (Ramones tribute band) so ours didn't care, and our other two were "well, if it was just up to us.." (lying through their teeth). I don't care, I just said no from then on (even though I used to bring a far eastern Spector for guys I knew)

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='844430' date='May 21 2010, 05:45 PM']Currently the jack casady I now came strung with chrome di'ardio flats, a little old I guess now but they sound great, full of warmth and body, especially with fingers and surprising on the shorter scale. However sometimes I notice that the higher strings can seem rather thin and it doesn't sou d to good when slapped, and since me an the band are becoming more experimental I want to have this ability on the jack casady. I don't really want to take my jaguar to slap the 2 songs I actually slap in. I know I could just use the jag but I want to use both on an equal amount. I'm also looking for the added sustain and overall roundwound tone that I lie on my jag. Anyway, my worry is I've heard that short scale basses can sou d muddy and thumpy with rounds, I also don't want to lose any string tension. I guess my question really is if anyone has had any experience with rounds on this bass how do thy sound? Also could anyone suggest a set that would be ideal, I've always previously used EB super slinks.[/quote] I had an Aria TSB550N which was 32" (medium) scale. I used cut down Roto's (there wasn't much choice then locally, though I also liked Dean Markley's) on it, and it sounded great slapped. I think it would be more to do with the PU.

Well, Ronnie's got to come up with the alimony somehow Anyway, what happened to Tetsu ?

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='829581' date='May 6 2010, 01:36 PM']Actually i just saw how much it was. Maybe not then.[/quote] Did you try the demo ? I agree re the price. I was thinking £130-£140, not too bad, but £199 and over (some places are £223) is just too much. It's a pity, but it must be selling OK if there has been no reduction in price.

Has any one been using this at all ? [url="http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=n&cat=5&vedi=93"]MarkBass Studio 1[/url] I downloaded the demo (times out in 14 days), and have to say I was impressed ! I found the amp and cab sims a lot better than my old PodXT Live with Bass pack. Considering I was using the standalone version with my bass straight into a Emu 0404USB2 interface, on a standard Windows 7 pc running the usual everyday stuff at the same time, the response was instant. Unfortunately, it's pricey here as opposed to the USA, so I think it will be back to the DI in two weeks. Great while I've got it though

Given a well made, comfy, easy to play bass, I'd go for a Roland VG99 and GK PU, and (according to Roland, but I think Ped or CK has one so he'll know) get any sound of any bass and any amp. I must say my guitar version (VG99) works just like it's described, so I'd love to have the loot for the bass version. Plenty of "signature" tones to pick from

I don't know about the V-bass, but I've changed the battery on a number of modules, keyboard etc, and didn't lose anything. Maybe I was lucky, but if the battery needs changed, it needs changed.

[quote name='Musky' post='675487' date='Dec 6 2009, 10:32 AM']One of these maybe? [url="http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?cat=33&type=71&id=80"]http://www.yorkville.com/products.asp?cat=...pe=71&id=80[/url][/quote] That looks as if it is. It's a pity there is no UK distributor according to their list

About six or seven years ago when I worked in a music shop, we had this little blue carpeted combo with, I think a 10" or 12", (though I'm convinced it was a "10") which sounded great even though it was only about 60w. Although I was gigging a Trace stack at the time, for house practices etc I was using a really crappy 30w Marshall, and this little blue thing blew it and every other baby amp away ! It sounded like a 15" combo with "proper" bottom and punch, having none of the boxiness of the usual combos in the 60-100w range. I should have bought it (not least 'cos I would get a discount ) but I demoed every shop bass through it and eventually sold it. Ever since then I keep trying to remember what it was. I think it was a Yorkville or Maine (these could have been the same makes- I can't remember). I've had another nice "mini" amp since then which reminded me of it, but that was a EA 1AMP350 combo, considerably more power, and more loot. If anything It seems to have been something like the Mark Bass or Phil Jones stuff now. I wish I knew what it was, cos I'd buy one Now I'm not gigging anymore, I'd like a nice light 8" or 10" combo with a bit of the same sound for messing about with, but without getting into the realms of MB, PJ,etc Is there anything available that sounds like the above ?

I may as well get a "proper" psu then. It says it can also be powered via phantom power too. Handy for recording Thanks

So what do you think then, 7v ?

After a rummage about I've found an adjustable digital camera adaptor which states: PRI :100v-240~50/60Hz 20W SEC :3, 3.3, 5, 6, 6.5, 7V;;;;;; (top line solid, bottom broken) 2100mA 14.7VA(max) Can I use this to power the xciter, and if so, what setting should I use ? The downloaded manual states that external power should be : 5-12VAC 7-17VDC I don't want to blow the xciter up, so I thought I'd ask. TIA

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='647392' date='Nov 6 2009, 04:54 PM']sorry to hijack the thread but this question might help you too. I have a 33" scale bass. Its so easy to get around compared to 34" and 35". It plays amazing and I find it weird going back to a 34" scale. feels too big now. I dont know any basses with this scale though. Anyone know of any 33" scale basses?? I wouldnt mind trying some out too. Cheers Jobie[/quote] I don't know about 33" scale, but I used to have a Aria TSB550 with straight through neck whic was 32" and I loved it. I had it defretted with a percussion plate installed by Jimmy Moon. I wish I could get another one. Peter