Marc S

[quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1386058019' post='2295014'] Then again, a lot of people who started out on EUBs very quickly realise they want a proper wooden wardrobe jobbie and nothing else will really do. So buying an EUB can turn out to be a false economy. Why not see if your local council/music shop/music college/schools do a hire scheme? Or book a couple of lessons so you can get a feel for the upright before you decide? Best of luck whatever you decide. [/quote] Sarah is basically right here, but for some (me included) buying a cheap Stagg was what made me want to buy a "proper" DB Getting a Stagg made me have a go at DB, and more than that, I had a prolonged trial of DB playing ..... if you walked into a music shop to try one out - that's not really long enough to see if it suits you... My Stagg wasn't expensive, and as someone else has pointed out, they fold down small enough to carry as a spare! - could be it gets you out of jail if a string breaks, or a pickup fails, or some tragedy occurs re your bridge Also, if you get a Stagg second-hand, you should pretty much get your money back if you decide DB isn't for you, or you just want a better DB IMHO The Stagg is a lot of instrument for your money and if your budget is tight at the moment - I'd go for it BUT - if it's still got the original strings on it.... Change them straight away! They are awful...... Again, you can get a used set on here.... Let us know what you decide Hope this helps Marc EDIT: I also meant to add that I have Sarah to thank, for selling me my lovely acoustic DB I am forever indebted to her for this ..... I'm keeping my Stagg EUB though

Hello and welcome to BC Ed, Please don't apologise for being from Texas There are many fine folk from that state - just take the Quebe Sisters, for example Hope you enjoy being a BC'er Cheers Marc PS. As someone else already said "we have ale" EDIT: And I meant to add, I'm sure there are many, many more fine Texan people out there too

[quote name='lonestar' timestamp='1385730559' post='2291594'] .....My colleague related the time that he was lying on his bed at home with headphones on, eyes closed, listening to Wish You Were Here while here having a spot of er... "me time" . When he came round there was a nice hot cup of tea on the bedside table. [/quote] Lol! I like Pink Floyd - but they don't have that effect on me

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1385916727' post='2293580'] I recently bought a Halfords tool bag [url="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_255214_productId_261431_langId_-1?istCompanyId=b8708c57-7a02-4cf6-b2c0-dc36b54a327e&istItemId=mptawl&istBid=tztx&_$$ja=cgid:5302137724|tsid:35522|cid:119462284|lid:18283950120|nw:search|crid:21270118204|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1&gclid=CIWX1Zm9j7sCFa-WtAodQksAiA"]http://www.halfords....CFa-WtAodQksAiA[/url] It has enough pockets inside and out to organise the contents a little bit - not perfect but a lot less rummaging than before. This is just for rehearsal - I have a large old Samsonite holdall that contains the rest of the 'gig kit' into which I stick this small holdall - a kind of 2 tier system. [/quote] Nice tip - thanks for the link

You could always try one of the "Best of's" - like Echoes for instance You get a bit of a cross-section of the music, that way .... but somehow, you sort of lose the context, or "feel" of some of the tracks from Animals or Dark Side, maybe because some songs sit well with their album buddies, and not so well with other songs? Another +1 for Animals from me, but my fave has to be Dark Side.... I did listen to it in the dark - back in my yoof But it might well scare me these days

Hi there Rik, Welcome to the forum Anyone who rates Steve Harris can't be at all bad

Hello and welcome Mr Stinky Nice work there - don't think I'll ever get enough time to do a self-build Keep on learning, and try alternating, using fingers and a pick - I think it's good to do this anyway... Oh yeah, [b]and have fun[/b], especially playing the Ramones stuff Gabba Gabba Hey! Marc

[quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1385381119' post='2287479'] I avoid this problem by arriving on time. This usually means I am the second to arrive (after the drums who always gets there early). The guitarists are always late, so they arrive last and have to find their own space. [/quote] Yeah, it's usually me & drummer first... Guitarists are always last to arrive.... in every band I've been in! Besides, if they were to arrive before me, I'd just lift up their amp, and put my bass amp underneath If they objected to that, I'd just say "well, you should've left me some space then" and "Oh shall I put it on top of your amp then?"

Some useful info on here folks And products I was unaware of Thanks again for sharing.....

Welcome to BC And yes, I'd post the question in the EUB section Plenty of helpful folk on there will be able to advise you PS. Let us know how you get on with the problem I've got a Stagg EUB, and haven't noticed any feedback problems so far....

Cor! Lovely

Thanks to Mr Fretbuzz for bumping this I've not been to a bass bash before and I really want to go to a local one..... Anyone who may be involved in organising one, please let me know....... Pretty please? Bass show in March? - hmmm, a possibilty

An interesting idea..... Could be a second-hand stagg is worth trying the idea.... I know what you mean about the itch, not going away! Go for it.... And let us know how you get on... I'm curious now

Congrats on getting both basses And you say the Mrs hasn't even noticed? Wow! - how do you sneak TWO basses in, and then convince her they've always been there? - neat I must admit, I'm not a huge fan of Fenders, and I've played a couple of awful Mex Basses, but that one I tried....... well I'm tempted! EDIT: That white one with rosewood fretboard DOES look classy Ditch those curtains tho mate

Yes, it is as bad as you think It's nothing to do with genres or whether we "get" it For a supposed mega-star, this is a lame effort Looks like he couldn't be bothered to leave his house to make the vid

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1384524930' post='2277724'] Listen to 'Caustic' on my Soundcloud page; that's the Gedo. Personally, I think it sounds remarkably like a double bass. Maybe not the best sound ever, I accept, but what do you expect for £1500? Ironically, it sounds better now that I have been playing it a year longer!! [/quote] Yes, I've heard some people say the sound of DB's actually improve with time... There's a thread on here somewhere, discussing how this can happen.... Just hope my playing improves over time too EDIT: Sounds nice BTW!

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1384507456' post='2277405'] I bought my Gedo 5-string new and it sounds and plays great. I have spent a lot of time listening to bass players sounds and have concluded that the variables are pretty wide. Agonising over buying basses is inevitable but essentially futile. Buy a Gedo that fits your budget and get on with playing the damn thing. Everything else comes from that, not from agonising over catalogues! [/quote] Indeed I think if I was going to get a new bass, I'd go for Gedo - people on here seem to rave about them....

Welcome aboard Mark Looks like your bass has a bit of character, and some nice components.... If it feels & sounds great - It can't be a piece of cr@p! - surely? Cheers Marc PS. I'm an old punk & rocker - but I secretly love ABBA but don't tell anyone

[quote name='SevenSeas' timestamp='1384356906' post='2275640'] ... woke up this morning the 'G' string was broke...... [/quote] There's a cue for a blues song if ever I saw one Sorry to hear of your woes £97 sounds excessive! As a relative newbie to the world of DB I have no idea how long my strings will last But I'm keeping the set that came with the bass as spares Even if they are a very different string At least I'll have something as backup.... EDIT: Meant to add, I've put a new set of Innovation Silvers on They took a while to settle in, but they sound good and stay pretty much in tune

When you first start playing DB it's difficult to know what feels right, and what feels good as it may feel quite un-natural to begin with When I was thinking about buying, someone suggested trying my local council to see if I could hire one That was a dead end for me - but maybe it's worth trying a local school orchestra? They may let you have a go on a bass? Also worth asking for tutors who have a spare /second bass Must be one or 2 of those around? Again, good luck & keep us posted I'm so glad I got my first DB Can't imagine being without it now

I was never a huge fan of UFO, but did like them & get to see them once... "Lights out" is indeed great Hope Pete gets well soon For a short while, Paul Gray (Hot Rods, Damned) also played bass for UFO He too has had cancer - throat Paul has always been a huge influence to me - and a great guy to boot (I just turned up on his doorstep one day, out of the blue and he invited me in! - he gave me a few free lessons in my early days of playing - what a star) Paul is on the road to recovery, thankfully Ironically, Bryn Merrick who replaced Paul on Bass for the Damned also has throat cancer I just hope all 3 bassists pull through Good luck to them all

Definitely insulate as much as you can... As others have said, especially the roof space I recently converted my garage too I laid laminate flooring, on top of Foam insulation board and it feels much warmer underfoot.... I'd think twice about using parafin type heater There's always a risk of fire, but just as importantly there are also fumes to consider I think you'd need vents installed..... Could be wrong there - but check first