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    Chuck Rainey

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Rich' post='61667' date='Sep 17 2007, 01:32 PM'][size=1]I wonder if this topic will prompt a scathing "you're just a nobody" attack from PJB..? :)[/size][/quote]

    lol.. I don't think anyone from bassworld will forget that posting, a legend in the sport of foot shooting!! lol

    Touch Style/Two Hand Tapping

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='metalmaniac' post='60493' date='Sep 14 2007, 05:43 PM']Ok cheers guys.

    Now just to find a good selection of 7 string sets.[/quote]


    For tapping, NewTone strings can make you a custom 7 string set. They are lovely bright sounding strings handmade in the UK. Very nice. Failing that, expect to go to a lot of suppliers and buy sets of 6+1 strings.

    Strings Direct and Stringbusters will do this if you contact them directly. Elite strings via House Music have been making up my sets recently. Rotosound are pretty easy to get of in singles too.

    Check out other suppliers such as overwater in the UK as well.

    Bass Related Clothing

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='woodster' post='61752' date='Sep 17 2007, 04:25 PM']I've shopped with Lathon before, they've got some great stuff.

    www.myspace.com/lathonbasswear

    Their main site seems to be temporarily offline.....[/quote]

    oh yes, the girl there was top notch.. tho I never actually got round to ordering a new bass hat! duh!!

    Epifani cabs..How good

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    It;s interesting how I arrived at Epifani to be honest. I'd originally decided that the PA route was where I should be going, for that full range 'flat' response.

    I had a couple of Tech Soundsystem (now Tec-Amp) 4x10 cabs, that to be honest, maybe I made a mistake selling. I do miss them sorely.

    I wanted to have one big cab that could deliver 'the goods' and be similar to the HIFI sound of my previous cabs. The Epifani does sound very similar, but the tweeter to my ears sounds a little raspy in comparison. Although turning it down has helped a treat. I think it's a sensitive li'l beggar!!

    On the flip side though, there is one thing that the Techs as single cabs couldn't deliver in comparison to a big 6x10, and that is raw trouser flapping bottom end! (they were physically small boxes) I'd definitely have to use both cabs to match my Epi. I'd rather have too much and back it off, than struggle to get it from a cab. I'm running 1Kw off each side of my power amp, so I can drive the cab without any fear of meltdown!

    One thing I have noticed in my cab (like the Techs, actually) is the less scooped response really does make your 'attack' and clarity stand out! Yup.. don't pretend to get the bassline right, cos the front row can hear you!! and the back row... and Mrs Miggins down at number 32... who is partially deaf.

    Flipside... damn they are light! I think mine weighs in at a couple of kilos heavy than warwickhunt's Tech 6x10 at 32kg. Both are ridiculously easy to handle. Mine has rear handles and wheels allowing you to kick it up and push like a trolley.. but I promise you.. you can carry it fairly easily!


    It depends on what sounds you're after and the depths of your pockets, but I'd recommend Epifani, Acme, Accugroove and Tech who are all fairly similar in comparison to other cabs.

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    Jaco/John McLaughlin/Tony William

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Alun' post='61181' date='Sep 16 2007, 02:34 PM']I need to come to your parties - last one I went to, all I heard was dance music and Mungo Jerry :)[/quote]


    t'was a bit random actually!! We started off listening to Roni Size... followed by Korn and Pantera.. we had a folk moment, with a lot of stuff I had never heard of, which was really cool.. then we all pl;ayed drinking games with a bit of Jaco & co!!

    long live the 'random playlist' on MP3 players!!

    6 string basses....

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Hi, I have been playing the 6er for around 8-9 years possibly. I sort of dumped myslef into the deep end really, as I had been playing 4 string for years then stopped completely to play lead guitar in a fairly successful band. When the band in question split, I went back to bass with a new view. I wanted to carry on using those guitar techniques I had been using. Interetingly, my first 'outing' was to find a really good 5er, but it was a partne at the time who spotted the 6 string and simply said, "bet you can't play that!" - The gauntlet was laid!

    I picked the bass up and had a good rattle about on it, basically fell in love then and there! I played dozens of other 6ers around that time.. but, to cut the stroy short, I still have the very same 6er to this day, years later!

    It took me a little while to get used to the feel of the bass, considering I'd been playing nothing but guitars for the 6 years before. However, on the flipside, it did mean that I was learning frsh and hadn't gotten used to the EADG of a 4 string prior to picking the 6er up.

    In short.. no, I don't think you have to be proficient on a 4 string to take on a 6er. You don't have to be able to drive a car to learn to drive a lorry, after all!

    Go for it and don't let 'opinions' cloud your judgement. ;o)

    Good Luck!

    Dan

    Custom bass end results

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Already posted in the Build Diaries, here's my signature Shuker.

    I have a build diary here : [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746[/url]
    but here's a quick shortcut : [url="http://www.danveall.co.uk/Shuker7Page.htm"]http://www.danveall.co.uk/Shuker7Page.htm[/url]

    Here's just a couple of pics from the above diary, with the Green/Purple flip paint in full effect!



    conklin Vs Overwater

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='deano-bassist' post='58534' date='Sep 11 2007, 12:56 AM']rite this has been bothering me for a while. which custom bass maker is better Conklin or overwater judged on the basses only. this question is partly inspired by my hunger for a custom bass[/quote]


    I guess the most obvious answer before taking ANYTHING else into account. Conklin is in the US, Overwater is on our side of the water. It's easier to go visit whilst the build is taking place, something I strongly advise if you are going custom, as you'll be able to make sure he bass fits your requirements and to try out stock items too.

    I don't really think you can just say 'oh one is better than the other', there are just too many variables involved.(And so many awesome builders out there!!) As has been discussed many times on the board, a custom build is a very personal thing and it is as much the relationship with the builder and his understanding your needs, as it is having a nice bass made for you.

    To open the discussion further, is there a reason why you have picked those 2 builders alone?

    6 string basses....

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Alun' post='59778' date='Sep 13 2007, 11:31 AM']It's a funny thing with bassists - a pianist wouldn't worry that their piano was too much for the pop songs they play on it :)

    Cheers,
    Alun[/quote]

    Yes, another reason why I can't understand the whole 'how many strings' debate!

    PA speakers for bass???

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='theosd' post='59387' date='Sep 12 2007, 05:14 PM']Look into MarkBass amps and combos.[/quote]

    I would say markbass are far from a 'HiFi' sound. They are very good, but in AB tests there are plenty of others that are more suitable for the application asked for above.

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