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    Beginner Forum

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='AM1' post='373940' date='Jan 8 2009, 12:30 PM']Dividing ability is a lesser concern than the current position, which is a distinct lack of an appropriate section for new members to engage in debates with their beginner peer group and seek advice from the more experienced (without people wading in to throw missiles from the peanut gallery).

    Beginners want to primarily learn to play, not engage in endless technical debates.[/quote]

    It does make me think that sometimes people are afraid to ask questions in case they get flamed or berated.. but, we know that sort of flaming behaviour is down to a minority who can't seem to engage in communication in an adult fashion and they should be ignored. I really want everyone to be able to be included in the forum and not to feel that they will be leapt on for asking a simple question.

    Jon Shuker 6 string headless sig bass.

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='371108' date='Jan 5 2009, 04:48 PM']I'm quite surprised you didn't go headless on your 7. I'm going to be honest, the headstock on your 7 scares me.[/quote]

    Looking back on it, now that I have been playing Doodle a while, headless would have been the better move.. However, the main problem is the 175 string. It's BIG lol! - I guess I could have had a keyless headstock, that could have worked. On the flipside... it's rather funny watching punters trying to count how many keys I have, so that they can come up after the gig and say 'ooo-aaah! I ain't seen wun o' thum befaaar!' he he he!!

    Jon supplied me with a set of ultralite tuning keys for Doodle. Seven normal keys, even tough small are actually quite heavy when they are at the end of a long neck. The new keys produced a marked improvement in weight distribution, not to mention less shoulder ache after 2 hours of playing!!!

    FS- Sansamp BDDI Bass Driver - non programmeable *SOLD*

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='mcgraham' post='370924' date='Jan 5 2009, 02:16 PM']Thanks bud, I did indeed.

    Sorry for the slight side-track, what mischief are you up to with your rig?

    Mark[/quote]


    Good stuff! glad to hear it!

    Well, I have been toying with my Line6 UX2, running two rigs together to get a sound I like, which is suited to the music we;re doing.. I kinda fancy emulating that live ;o) However, what ever I do, I really need flexiility too, so will be looking at MIDI controllable gear!

    Jon Shuker 6 string headless sig bass.

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='peted' post='370704' date='Jan 5 2009, 10:41 AM']I'll wait until she's been cleaned up before taking a look. No birthing shots for me please :)

    I'm quite looking forward to seeing how this bass turns out.[/quote]

    You're looking forward to it??? lol... I'm quite positively chomping at the bit to get this one home for some serious noodling! Yup, I can't wait to see pics.. it has been a while since the the first and only picture I have had of the rough body shape, shown earlier in this thread.

    [quote name='Johngh' post='370852' date='Jan 5 2009, 01:05 PM']I was at Jon's on the 22nd of December to pick my Fender Jazz that he'd worked on for me. I was dying to ask him for a look at Lil' Doodle and also Kiwi's bass, but I decided against it, if he'd offered though I would have taken him up on it. Can't wait to see these two. I played my Shuker 6er headless yesterday, it is sooooo sweet and by far the best Bass I have ever owned.[/quote]

    Hey John... yes, I really loved your gorgeous blonde beauty! WHAT a tone!!! I love my 7 string to bits and to have a pair of Shukers again is simply going to be great.. I *know* my new headless is going to be amazing.. that is pretty much a given, when Mr Shuker is involved.. So close.. yet so far!!!

    I'll post the pictures of the bass when they arrive.. hopefully any day now.

    Jon Shuker 6 string headless sig bass.

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='369709' date='Jan 4 2009, 01:33 AM']Glad you gone for the headless this time. Looking forward to the birthing shots.[/quote]

    Interestingly, the first time I ever went to see Jon, several years ago, I'd asked him to build me a headless, but I changed my mind and had a headstock on my first Shuker.. funny how things work out!! lol

    FS- Sansamp BDDI Bass Driver - non programmeable *SOLD*

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='mcgraham' post='370832' date='Jan 5 2009, 12:39 PM']Dood, was this the one I swapped with you a while back? I hope it served you well!

    Plug for a great bit of kit.

    Mark[/quote]

    yup yup! Absolutely brilliant! - I'm up to no good with my rig again and the BDDI isn't required any more.. I though about keeping it in my cupboard, but I could put the cash to a new acquisition! ;o)

    Thanks again, hop ya had a good Chrimbo n' all!

    Dan

    FS- Sansamp BDDI Bass Driver - non programmeable *SOLD*

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    I'll get some pics done if you need them, my BDDI is now surplus to requirements. It comes unmarked, boxed. (Though the box is a little shabby now, but still serviceable!)

    I don't wish to undermine any other adverts currently for BDDI's.. tho' this one is as new and will let it go for £85 posted to mainland UK.

    Works perfectly.

    Cheers all,


    Dood.

    I'll have a think about any trades and list them on this ad, though cash is fine. If you wanna pay via paypal, inc. the 4% i'm afraid.

    cobbled together amp

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I'll have to see if I still have pics of some of my own 'franken rigs' from the past.

    I used to run an Ebs compressor into an MXR M-80 into a Stereo digital EQ then into my TC Electronics GForce then into a Powersoft 2004 power amp. The signal path was a bit more in depth as I had a second channel of clean EQ'd bass running side by side with the dirty. This signal path has been carried through all of my set ups for years... but yesterday, in a moment of madness my rig has slimmed down to just my MarkBass F1 and TC.. Off to a gig tonight to try out my simplified system to see if I like it or not! GULP!!!

    Incidently, I used to have a very simple rig that I loved.. I used a BK Electronics power amp module (that you can easily fit into a cabimet to make it active (Like thise Bergantino powered cabs) and drove the amp with my M-80. I went to rehearsals with one bass, one cab and one pedal ;o) It was an awesome little rig!

    Electric shocks

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    As mentioned above, check everything and don't rule out that there could be something wrong with the mains in the venue as well as the equipment you are using. It does sound like you are having an earth loop issue. It sounds like the earthing of your amp is not the same as your earthing on your PA. The difference in voltage is causing the shock..

    oh heck... here's someone who can explain it a lot better than I! I have played in many a venue where this is a problem!

    [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_loop_(electricity)"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_loop_(electricity)[/url]

    Amp Effects

    in Effects

    Posted

    I have used and owned both. The Behringer isn't bad for the money and is quite useable, though I think line 6's current product line is seriously good. It depends on what you need as it seems to me that quite a lot of bass players don't like patches and routing systems under their feet, but would prefer a more simplistic manual 'pedals' lay out. If, however you like to be able to tweak and save settings to your hearts content, I would recommend the POD XT Pro as a full on recording and live tool.

    Pointers for ebay comments.

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

    Posted

    [quote name='The Burpster' post='29955' date='Jul 10 2007, 07:09 PM']Well folks, we have a dedicated ebay forum.

    I'm not going to preach to you about how to behave, I would however like to suggest a few points for you to consider before you post a thread.......

    1.eBay is MUCH larger than Basschat and reflects society, so for every 1 of us that is SSSsssssoooooooo into basses there is probably 4 or 5 that bought a bass played it for a few weeks and got fed up. These then end up on the 'bay !

    2.Not everybody on eBay is a scammer. They may GENUINELY not have the depth of knowledge that the average contirbutor on here has and hence thier descriptions may not be accurate.

    3. Any article is only worth what someone is willing to pay....... They may WANT £1500 for a 2003 MIM P Bass but realistically we know that aint gonna happen. .If it doesnt sell they loose out not us !

    4. Flippant comments are not helpful and can be hurtful and desstructive.... please just think before you put...
    [i]"this ebayer is a lying scumbag scammer !" [/i]
    Even if you have some evidence to support this comment it would be more pertinent to put EXACTLY what your evidence is and what you did about it.
    Remember the person selling that bass may also be a basschatter!

    5. You can put POSITIVE on here as well. If you've had a really good deal let the rest of us know about it.

    6. If you have have been subject of a fraud/ scam /or just really bad service----- let the relavant authories know first, so that when you post on here you can update with what has happened.

    If you can think of anything I've missed let me know please..

    Enjoy the forum and use it well, it can and should be an excellent resource[/quote]


    Folks, could you make the title of the post a bit more meaningful to help those who are looking for something in particular?

    So instead of:-

    "OMG! Have you seen this!!"

    do:-

    " Fender 76 P bass £00.1p" with
    "Run over by a tractor" on the next line.

    Also helps those who use 'LoFi' mode on the forum.

    Lefty Shuker Number 2

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='Bassmonster' post='360123' date='Dec 21 2008, 11:43 AM']Another update from Jon, he's not quite happy with the setup, so he's working on it today, so hopefully i will still receive it on tues, he did send me some pics though, in Jon's own words there not that great, these pics were taken before the "knobs" were attached, i think it looks great.

    [attachment=17558:DSCN5078.jpg]

    [attachment=17559:DSCN5079.jpg][/quote]


    WOO HOOO more pictures of Shuker goodness! Looks awesome, even without the knobs attached!

    Kiwi's Shuker Headless MIDI 6

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='eude' post='360740' date='Dec 22 2008, 10:05 AM']Back on topic, your headless bass is making me GAS so damned hard for a headless 6er of my own, I think I might have to stop checking this thread till I can afford a deposit!...

    Cheers,
    Eude[/quote]


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