phil_the_bassist

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='288536' date='Sep 21 2008, 02:59 PM']Seems like a lot of cab(s) and amp for the money... or am I out of date with the XL prices? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARTKE-350w-BASS-RIG-HA3500-AMP-2-x-4-5XL-BASS-CABS_W0QQitemZ320302365750QQihZ011QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HARTKE-350w-BASS-RIG...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] that's a HELL of a setup for the money! as long as it's all kosher, I'm pretty tempted to throw down a bid meself!

hope the link works!! This is me after coming home from a visit to Hell for a demonic posession! [url="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=933557&op=1&view=album&subj=500860713&aid=39558&auser=582062687&id=582062687&ref=mf"]My Photo[/url]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='288535' date='Sep 21 2008, 02:49 PM']I've never understood the need for them (my main Warwick doesn't have them) but aesthetically I prefer the ones that cross-over... [/quote] That's niiice! My Ray's got central dots, but I've got a few washburns that have 'em offset and I think they nice...it's purely aesthetics tho, like quibbling over the positioning of a headshock logo...really wouldn't make/break a decision to buy one. It might come into play when I have a custombuild but that's only cos I've GOT the choice!

[quote name='ped' post='284160' date='Sep 15 2008, 12:46 PM']Verbal ownage!! When we meet up I will dish out some aural ownage! ped[/quote] (you might need to borrow a speaker for that, unless you intend on using a set of headphones!) Whats happened about your trolley/bbq construction? that still going ahead? GET SOME PHOTO'S UP!!

[quote name='BassBunny' post='288312' date='Sep 21 2008, 12:04 AM']Based in Miami but the Customs Declaration was marked as Gift so no duty. I think you are allowed a certain value without being charged duty and at £20 including postage, (which is $10.50), the value of the goods is below that threshold. i didn't get stung for Duty.[/quote] yeah, no duty at all, damn good value, lets hope they sound as good as they are cheap!

[quote name='crez5150' post='288154' date='Sep 20 2008, 06:38 PM']LOUD NOISES.......!!!![/quote] OT but...I Love Lamp

happy birthday!! Yeah, same situation with most shops I've been in recently. This is precisely why I don't like Warwicks and Spectors, as the only shop I've been in that stocks 'em had just bolted 'em together and not even bothered to adjust the action, let alone intonate 'em correctly! Useless staff are the No1 reason for dwindling sales in actually music shops, IMHO. It's the reason I don't spend as much money in real shops any more.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='287988' date='Sep 20 2008, 02:02 PM']Aharrrr harharharrr aharharhar har har. [/quote] That's fair enough! bring the cutlass just so we can make more belated Pirate Day jokes

[quote name='mrhectic' post='287999' date='Sep 20 2008, 02:27 PM'][b]well, its not well paid. but its our first london gig so im guessing its pretty important for us? we've never gigged outside our home town! thanks for the suggession...a session drummer might have to be our only choice.[/b][/quote] What reason has your drummer given for not doin it? is it nerves or is he a slacker?

[quote name='BassBunny' post='286691' date='Sep 18 2008, 04:12 PM']Great Service. 2 Sets of 5 String D'Addario Nickels for £20 including postage. Bought Monday, arrived today AND free sweets. Now that is what I call service. Thanks for the Heads Up Phil.[/quote] np...I have to admit that they slightly ballsed my delivery...only sent half, and took another week to get the second half but they loaded LOADSA sweets in the box defo the new place to buy strings, thats for sure

Boogie On Reggae Woman - Stevie Wonder What a tune!!

[quote name='bassace' post='287496' date='Sep 19 2008, 05:19 PM']So, Phil the Bassist, you come and see my band at Newbury last Sunday and the Mrs gets to see Madonna, VIP. No contest is it really?!![/quote] Ahh, but from what I've been told of her previous performances on this tour, the sound was better at your gig than Katie'll get at Madonna Plus I don't overly enjoy Madges brand of autotuned pop, so there's absolutely no contest! I jus wanna go VIP somewhere

[quote name='ped' post='287240' date='Sep 19 2008, 12:46 PM']Probably some kind of software now?[/quote] Aww! Don't say that...that's no fun! [quote name='owen' post='287239' date='Sep 19 2008, 12:45 PM']I have no idea, but it used to be Darryl Jones. Mr Jones was killing time on a gig in Chicago and went to a local guitar emporium. He picked up a bass and started playing. The sales guy came up to him and started giving him all the chat, showing him all his best sales licks etc. and eventually asked if he played in any bands. Mr Jones told him what his gig was. Sales guy went very quiet and moved away.[/quote] excellent! put 'em in their place, bigtime! I've got a feelin it might be Victor Bailiy, but I can't find anywhere to comfirm this!

Ok, mrs PTB just txt me whilst in Paris (the trip I was gonna go on, but can't cos of the layoffs) to tell me the mate she's staying with has managed to get VIP tickets to Madge's gig in Paris tomorrow night. These include VIP dinner, cocktails, the works, and I'm gutted to say the least ! I was just wondering who's got the gig on bass? Perhaps she can use her feminine charms to get me some free stuff *spelling edit*

[quote name='PlugnPlayStudios' post='286916' date='Sep 18 2008, 11:11 PM']we're often a bass player short of a full band![/quote] is this a muso version of "sandwich short of a picnic"? Sounds like a good plan for, as mentioned, inexperienced/bandless lowenders... good luck with it, I hope it all goes well!

AHH! I was just gonna start a similar topic! Do all these badboys have a decent DI out? I'm looking for something that's suitable for pit work, as all my practice amps at home are either a bit too massive (Peavey TNT115) dont have a working di (TE profet combo) or are too unreliable for anything other than bedroom use (a knackered Laney combo). I've been recommended a Roland Cube / a small GK combo but nowhere near here has anything like that I could try out...so some more ideas would be nice!

[quote name='R,5,R,5...' post='287041' date='Sep 19 2008, 08:57 AM']May I remind everyone travelling to the Netherlands to pass the dutchy pon de left 'and side, as they drive on the right there.[/quote] ba-dum tssh!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='287044' date='Sep 19 2008, 09:03 AM']Noticed these coming up on eBay once in a while - currently a vintage white/creamy one up, shipped for under £300.00. [url="http://tinyurl.com/4s8dp3"](eBay link)[/url] Anyone actually played one of these? Any good? The bridge is different to the original models, but otherwise, it certainly looks the part. Funds don't stretch to paying three or four times this amount for a Gibson. P[/quote] That is a great lookin bass! If you've got the funds, it might be worth a pop even if it needs some heavy TLC re. setup and upgrading parts!

[quote name='MuseMatt' post='286939' date='Sep 18 2008, 11:28 PM']As I see all ye scrubbers get together to try out sum wood of yer all I were wondering if any Dutch people would do a likewise thingie! (yup it's talk like a pirate day.. and I'm doing a poor attempt.. nonetheless... I r serious!)[/quote] y'argh me harties! I'b be lyin' if I told yee I knew if this twas the case, but avast, I know nought what ye're on about matie, y'argh!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='286514' date='Sep 18 2008, 11:32 AM']here's my grungy 79 stingray which some of you will have already seen Its not as punk as the others though.[/quote] if that was a 5er with a figured birdseye maple neck, that would be my dream bass! Are you gonna be at the bash with that'un?

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='286622' date='Sep 18 2008, 01:57 PM']I've always used my own gear - no DI's available (small 600 seater theatres). Don't forget spare everythings!![/quote] Thats probably about the same sorta venue...and I've got spares for my spares of my spares! Should I invest in a decent small combi with DI out, so I can use it as a monitor too?

[quote name='MuseMatt' post='285946' date='Sep 17 2008, 03:00 PM']oh it's not! right bottom is volume, the non dotted one is pickup selection and the above 2 are EQ but it's all passive so nothing too fancy.. i sold this bass btw (i could still cry about that.. it was my first) so i have no idea why it was set like that at that time![/quote] i think, perhaps, he was talking about the g.Eq on the Laney?

[quote name='OldGit' post='285691' date='Sep 17 2008, 11:11 AM']ha ha touch of the "Burton's Shop Window" about that [/quote] just cos I've got a vacant expression, a waxy pallor, 1 dimensional personality and no stage presence doesn't mean I'm anywhere NEAR qualified to resemble a Burtons Shop Window... more like George for Asda!

[quote name='benwhiteuk' post='285643' date='Sep 17 2008, 10:32 AM']Very dapper. Special occasion?[/quote] we were supporting some old-school rockers and were asked to dress smart-ish...hence the nice suit (and shoes, but you can't see 'em) but no tie