phil_the_bassist

these have been popping up as a debated item on almost every section of the forum atm! great advertising for the Ebay wholesaler, and Hartke! also, I've also called Larry Hartke and he's a bit of a legend...very much self promoting legend, but legend nonetheless!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='276713' date='Sep 4 2008, 09:04 AM']It is the second most useless knob on my Jazz (the first being me obviously)[/quote]

on the basses I have that HAVE a tone, nope never nada nient nein non. Don't touch em, or the volume! (i like the idea of taking the pots off and filling the holes! ) On my 3band ray I have everything flay, except I boost the bass by about a 16th of a turn to get a bit of balls to the sound!

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='276345' date='Sep 3 2008, 03:59 PM']Kind of you Phil - bagsy one space please. Although I might have to drive if I end up taking my Trace combo and three basses. Also prob going to take my Warwick Profet head to sell at special BassBash(tm) price.[/quote] Bagsy'd and logged! If I don't get any other takers, we'll defo be able to fit in your trace rig and basses too...the volvo's cargo-luggin capabilities know no bounds!

[quote name='rayfw' post='276303' date='Sep 3 2008, 03:05 PM']If you think that's daft check out the snake oil for sale here: [url="http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm"]http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm[/url] A particular favourite of mine are these: [url="http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm"]http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm[/url] and before you ask - yes they are for real![/quote] dubya tee eff??! You're kidding, right? jeeeezus, a fool and his money etc etc!

[quote name='solo4652' post='276306' date='Sep 3 2008, 03:07 PM']Hi, Anybody have any experience of these strings, please? Seem suspiciously cheap... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Titanium-Alloy-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Strings-RRP-23-99_W0QQitemZ280260732748QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280260732748&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Titanium-Alloy-Elect...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] Steve[/quote] not much info on the gauges, but for £8, (plus free pick!) it could be worth a pop! Personally, you can get Hartke strings, 3 x 5string sets for £20 (aka EVEN CHEAPER!! and I've been told that they're as good as EB slinkys ) and they're a more recognised brand. There's a thread I posted in Ebay Links with 'em, if you wanna check 'em out?

[quote name='Bassassin' post='276305' date='Sep 3 2008, 03:06 PM']The 80s original designs from Tokai (apart from the Talbo) have really stayed pretty obscure - all the interest seems to be in the copies, all those Love Rocks & Monkey Punchers or whatever they're called. However, all the real Tokai enthusiasts live here: [url="http://www.tokaiforum.com/"]http://www.tokaiforum.com/[/url] And likely somebody on there will be able to give you a bit more info. Jon.[/quote] I speaketh his name, and he shalt appear!

[quote name='ironside1966' post='276291' date='Sep 3 2008, 02:46 PM']Can anybody tell me anything about my old Tokai bass? I bought this at Music ground in the late 80s second hand It is a lined fretless and I think it came out of the factory that way so not de fretted but not 100% sure. It is a white one pickup LBX or MBX not sure what the differences are.[/quote] Ask Bassassin, his knowledge of japanese basses makes wikipedia look as informed as Jade Goody

[quote name='ped' post='276273' date='Sep 3 2008, 02:30 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220275052786&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RCRX_Pr4_PcY_BID_Stores_IT&refitem=320292836734&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DCRX%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...52BSI%26otn%3D4[/url] WTF![/quote] distinct smell of bullpoop anybody? That doesn't REALLY make any difference, does it?

mmm[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-EL84-12AX7-Vacuum-Valve-Tube-Integrated-Amp-NR_W0QQitemZ320292836734QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320292836734&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]MMM[/url]mm Tasty!

Ok, I'm opening this thread in case any of you other mobile bassist would like to help our less motorised brethren attend this event. Even with my full stack (If I take it) I'll have at least 3 spare seats in my car (4, if people don't mind having basses laid on their laps on the back seat!). With this is mind, I'm more than happy to pick up/drop off BCers who are on my route...especially if they want to make a very reasonable contribution to my petrol/entry costs I'm going to be driving from South Newbury, thru to Basingstoke, and near Fleet and Aldershot toget to the Guildford Travelodge. Any Chatters on that route require assistance?

[quote name='wazz' post='276055' date='Sep 3 2008, 09:55 AM']I thought it was on the ground floor!![/quote] Ba-Dum Tsssh! very good...

So, is it time to start working out lift-share type deals? Even if popularity dictates that I'm taking my full stack, I'm still going to have 4 empty seats, and in the current socio-plitical climate this seems like a freakin waste! Should I start a new thread for this?

So, is it time to start working out lift-share type deals? Even if popularity dictates that I'm taking my full stack, I'm still going to have 4 empty seats, and in the current socio-plitical climate this seems like a freakin waste! Should I start a new thread for this?

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='275996' date='Sep 3 2008, 08:04 AM']Vote Trace![/quote] Vote Slipped Disc!

[quote name='hookys6stringbass' post='276002' date='Sep 3 2008, 08:25 AM']Your wrong there mate it was collection only.. I was trying to save myself the hassel of wrapping it!!![/quote] Hey Hooky I believe it is I that should bear the brunt of your wrath, as I was the instigator of this thread! I underestimated the value of the framework for an Ashdown cab, and as you can see I was shot down by several members! Did you manage to shift it? Apologies for any offence caused, feel free to gimme a verbal bitchslap if you like! *big apologetic mug of cybertea held out as a peace offering*

[quote name='coasterbass' post='275466' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:43 PM']Quick question covering technique and stamina I guess... I'm trying to learn Knights of Cydonia by Muse. The galloping triplets from around 1m to 3m are killing me. I haven't really had to do this before (apart from an annual blast of 'do they know its christmas?') We're playing it 40bpm faster than the recording. (ps. this is all [i][b]plectrum[/b][/i] related) Now, technique wise, am I supposed to do fast triplets by pivoting my hand on the ball of my wrist; or is it my whole forearm that is supposed to move?? Or neither?? With the former i get friction burns after a minute or so. With the latter it feels harder to control, but less painful. Stamina wise, I get muscle pain halfway up my forearm, which feels liek its from holding the [i][b]plentrum[/b][/i] too tightly. Any tips for all this peeps?? Cheers[/quote] I think I see your problem I personally find that using three fingers is the easiest way to play triplets...but that's because I haven't used a pick in about 5 years! Sorry about the lack of help

[quote name='ped' post='275425' date='Sep 2 2008, 02:02 PM']Which is yours, Phil? ped[/quote] It's the Hartke stack (with the 4x10getting a replacement cone just in time to be shlepped to BBash if required!) I hope with you omnipotent powers of being Moderator Supreme you're not gonna do something mean with this info...like take away my vote

[quote name='Sibob' post='275021' date='Sep 1 2008, 10:31 PM']+1 A guitarist shredding on a bass doesn't make him a good bass player, it makes him a guitarist with the wrong tool ! Si[/quote] +1! Bet he can't hold down a groove as well as you'll soon be able to!

just bought [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=300254543069"]these[/url] and thought I'd share Great bargain strings, he's got other types in his shop...4 string&5string sets, guitar strings etc etc...I'll letcha know what I think of the delivery service!

*update* Just got a call back from my local music shop, They can get a hartke cone for me, but it'll cost £55. unfortunately, this is my best option as I can't find a way of gettin it meself. At least it's now gonna be fixed and useable!

lol! I was just about to quiery this bass! don't think I'll bother now...

[quote name='Jase' post='272179' date='Aug 29 2008, 12:27 AM']Mine is what I have at the moment....HA3500, VX810, Zoom 607, Fender Jazz x 2.[/quote] *Shakes hands with the hartke fan* [quote name='simondee' post='266457' date='Aug 20 2008, 05:00 PM']apologies for the silly cartoon, but this: Saw it a few times live and his tone actually did bring a few tears.[/quote] That looks sooo complicated, but if you've got a team of techies to set it up for ya, then why the hell not! When I saw that the first thing I thought was "oooh, 18" cones *homer-esque gargle*" but I'm guessing I might need some smaller cones for the mids and tops to round out the sound...mebby my 2x15 would suffice as a tweeter!