dave_bass5

Sorted now. Thanks to all those that got in touch.

I've played Lulworth Castle a few times. Lovely place. I always enjoy walking around it during sets.

We have a 40th birthday party to play on the above date, and while our drummer had booked a holiday before it came and cant change it, the drummer that promised to do it turns out to be a C%&T and has let us down so we need someone desperately. We just play the usual standards, nothing taxing at all. There is a song list in my sig (Blowup). 2x 60 min sets, finish no later than midnight. Pay is £150, cash on the night. Cheers.

Yep, believe it all. I had never heard of Lakland before getting my 55-01. I was in the bass center looking for a higher end 5 string and they had about 7-8 55-01's in there. I played every one and couldn't find any issues with any of them. All were set up perfectly (for me), none had any fret or buzzing issues etc. I was very impressed. I had a good budget that day but walked away with a 55-01, one of the cheapest 5 string basses in the shop. This was the first real 5 string i had ever owned and the neck was so comfy i went out and did two gigs that weekend (2 days to get used to it). The tone, as stock, can be improved but a lot of people dont bother. I found i could get almost any tone i wanted from it but did upgrade the pre amp to a slightly better one. I didnt find it made much difference though. The only reason i got rid of mine was i went back to 4 string so didnt need the 55-01 any more. I've been hooked on Laklands ever since, until i ran out of money.

Cheers guys. Fran, your photos are getting better every day but i think you have peaked with this one Gareth. I tend to spend more time on Off topic these days. At the moment i just feel what i have is doing its job so i tend to avoid seeing things that might upset the balance of just wanting vs real GAS. Ive also been spending more time with the camera stuff and rebuilding my PC so nt had a lot fo time to post on here, i still visit this site more than any other. Catch up with you soon.

Ive had both the very best, and very poor service from the Bass Centre in the past. One great, stand out member of staff and one bloke who wasn't really in to the whole service with a smile routine, so yes, its not just the shop itself.

Im just wondering if its possible, and if so how to go about it. Im aware of being able to EQ the whole mix but what i'd like to do is to take a bit of mid out of the bass part. I dont think its going to be easy, or possible but im sure ive seen something along these lines using the spectral wave form view or something like that. Anyone have any ideas, other than have me committed as being crazy.

Ah Ok, i understand. IM sure Strings direct will have them in stock soon. It might even be worth emailing them as they are very helpful, they might be able to get a set in for you. Ive had stuff from them in the past even though they didn't stock the things i wanted.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1338913798' post='1680992'] I believe they were launched at NAMM this year. [/quote] Did you look on Thomanns website?

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1338507209' post='1675752'] It is a nice bit of wood right around the J pup area! I would do it, but then again I love P-J's [/quote] Yep, same here.....oh wait, P-J's lol, i thought you said B....... Seriously, i'd do it. I brought a Lakland DJ5 a few years ago, brand new, and within a month it was a PJ.

[quote name='bassicinstinct' timestamp='1338470278' post='1675058'] Stringsdirect are a great company. Good price and fast delivery. What's not to like? [/quote] Who is this directed at? I use them all the time but in a post earlier someone said they didnt seem to stock them

I was going to suggest Stringsdirect but couldn't see them on that website. If I've read it right the OP is asking about the Stainless steels coated strings, not the nickel ones. Edited to correct myself.

Thomanns have them by the looks of it.

Sorry Fran. Got a gig Monday afternoon/early evening and Tuesday will have to be mostly family day.

I think its worth the 250mile round trip just to see the Dingwalls wall ;-)

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1338360703' post='1673124'] No John Foxx? Not really Ultravox. [/quote] No John Foxx....no out of tune vocals ;-)

Its probably worth asking the seller. I think mine was just under 8.5lbs but im sure they vary slightly. I could weigh mine tonight but it has a Lakland neck on it and different bridge so it wouldn't be an accurate stock weight. I can tell you its the lightest bass ive ever owned, even lighter than my CV Jazz.

[quote name='mashup' timestamp='1338289444' post='1672085'] Thanks for the replies. Is the Matt Freeman Squire the same as the CV 50's P? [/quote] No, its essentially the same as the CV 60's P. Much, much better looking IMO.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1338286093' post='1672022'] I've done that for BBQs with friends who live in my area. Not sure how it would work on a London-wide basis, though, as it implies a few of the group - the girls, usually - meeting up at the house a few hours earlier to get everything ready, and then either staying late clearing and tidying up or going back the following day. [/quote] Thats a great idea, nice one

In the Midnight Hour has a great, repetitive bass line. My current fav is Lets get retarded by the Black eyed peas. fantastic bass line IMO. This website has some good, easy to follow video lessons on it. [url="http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-group.html"]http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-group.html[/url]

Squier CVP gets my vote. Lovely necks, small frets and very well put together.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1338281380' post='1671931'] Dave you need to get out more, and see that specialist they recommended you... [/quote] I would but my chains aren't long enough