Marc S

Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear you are in a bit of a financial pickle And of course, really sorry you have to let your bass go, especially as you've gelled with it One thought though - is there any way you could afford a real cheapie bass? - Just so's you've got something to dabble with, and keep your hand in, whilst you hopefully become more sorted financially? I've seen a couple of really kind gestures on this forum, where people literally give a bass away, to someone who can't afford one... Perhaps this is something we could sort out? A couple of "community basses" which get donated to players until they're able to afford their own? Once that happens, they then pass it on to another deserving player? - Just a thought As others have said "it's just a piece of wood" - well, no it isn't lol, but the sentiment that it IS replaceable in future is what's meant Most of all, best of luck to you bubinga5 - hope you're able to continue playing, and hope most of all you sort your finances out...

Welcome to BC Rich (see what I did there?) I'm sure you'll find lots of advice on basses, amp gear and effects on here Sadly, you probably won't find your drummer though Join in with discussions - but beware of the marketplace - it's my main source of GAS

Good suggestion. I really like the look of those HB short scale basses. They look great value for money, and cheap enough for projects...

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1490312491' post='3264300'] IMO, it's our responsibility as individual musician to resolve boredom not the vands. We play songs that a I dreaded playing that are now songs I look forward to playing. If your bored with a song, figure out a way to make your part fun and one that you can commit to. Blue [/quote] Yes indeed As I said before; ask the drummer if there are any tracks he'd like to play. But also ask if there's anything you, or the other band members could do to make the songs more fun and/or more challenging for all of you.... Something that amuses me, as Blue says, there were songs I either didn't like or dreaded playing - but these have (mostly) become songs I now enjoy playing.... Is your drummer still with the band?

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1490714708' post='3267324'] My recently acquired Yamaha BBVIIs I'll try and get a better pic of it up at some point if anyone is interested! [attachment=241850:IMG_20170328_160728.jpg] [/quote] Yes, I'm definitely interested in it Rumple. Looks a nice bass More pics please. I hadn't realised there were many options in 32" scale....

Only just spotted this thread. Interesting read - Thanks for sharing I had a TC 250-208, which I now wish I'd never sold! It was a handy, compact, lightweight little combo Wish I'd tried this conversion on it now!

The TC is really compact too though - it's smaller than it looks in the photos! lol I sold mine sometime back, as I had that, plus a few cabs and heads (for different options / bands / venues / DB etc) But now I wish I really hadn't sold it - as it really was a nice little combo, and powerful for its diminutive size...

I had the same fears. I had a TCBG250 208, and found that was loud enough for small gigs 200W as it is, and 250W with extension cab. Really small, compact and lightweight too I now sometimes use a Markabass Traveller 2x10, cos I do like Markbass gear. The traveller cab is very light for a 2x10, and of course, you can use it with a small, lightweight head (then of course, you need to carry the head and leads etc - so more stuff to lug about) Depending on venue, and how heavily the drummer plays, and what other instruments are in the mix.... you may struggle with 100W Saw a Gypsy Jazz band where the DB player used an 802 a short while back. He was plenty loud enough, but then they didn't have a drummer... Yes, those Fender Rumble 100's are incredibly light. EDIT: I don't know how the 802 compares with the Rumble, in terms of volume? The Rumble 500 seems a nice combo - but it is considerably heavier.... Let us know what you opt for

It would be very interesting to know what strings he uses, and what he thinks re the construction of a Cello, and how it stands up to being set up as a DB. Also, did he need to do any mods to the bridge? Will a Cello bridge be sturdy enough? I'm really interested in this

Do you know which brand of strings they are Lazarus? I just wonder whether a Cello is really built for heavier gauge, higher tension strings? Could the Cello's structure be compromised? I'm interested, as it could be a nice, portable DB option....

Hi there, Just wondering whether anyone near me (in the South Wales area) uses these, or similar Gut-alike DB strings? https://www.thomann.de/gb/gutalike_vintage_double_bass_strings.htm I'd really like to try a set. I'm currently using Innovation Silver Slaps on one bass, and quite pleased with them. And I've got Spirocore Weichs on another set. Again, I'm quite happy with these, but I would like to try some Gut-alikes, just out of curiosity.... Cheers now

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1490274234' post='3263818'] I can absolutely tell the difference between the Squire and the '75 here. Is one better than the other? No, they're simply different, the '75 had a bit more depth, bit more low end to my ears. Is someone going to hear the difference at a gig....through a PA....behind a band? Probably not. Really it depends which plays best in your hands. Those Classic Vibes are generally fantastic though. Si [/quote] Yes, of course, as we've both said; Neither is necessarily the "better" - But personal preference and budget also come in to play. I know if I had anything older than a '75 Fender (say my Y.O.B. bass, for instance, and I'm not telling! lol) I may just be too scared to take it out of the house, to play in certain venues... so no matter how good or how much better it sounded, it wouldn't necessarily get gigged much. What we also need to consider when comparing such youtube and online footage, is how much compression has taken place when uploading the video, and not least, what speakers or headphones are you listening on? When I first heard the basses being played in LW's link, I was listening with some earphones - I could tell the 70's US bass apart from the others. But the lower end of the Mex bass sounded better. Switched to my desktop speakers, and it was another story. Mind you, they still all sounded like Precisions.... I've got a few P's - two of them with identical pickups and wiring looms, and they both sound different. The Squier CV just seems to have a better low end some days, other days it's my RW. Even when I've taken them both out (one as spare, or just so I can compare them in a live situation) and plugged them into the same rig! Then of course, what sounds "better" on its' own, may be rather different when the rest of the band has plugged in. Whatever you say about Precisions, and at risk of repeating what's been said ad infinitum before.... A good P bass just seems to be able to cut through in the mix..... Again, some may do it slightly better than others...

As others say, there are differences - sometimes subtle, sometimes rather more noticeable. It will of course, depend on what you perceive as "better" too. Here's a link to a video comparing a Squier Classic Vibe P bass, with a 70's Fender P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BBsRugtw6I There's another batch of videos somewhere on youtube, where players were blindfolded and asked to choose between a Squier CV, a US Fender and a Custom Shop US Fender. Mostly, players thought the Squier was either the US or Custom....

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1490254676' post='3263560'] Have you asked him for any of his favourites? [/quote] Just what I was going to say....

Like the look of your latest project BTW Bridgehouse - nice colour too