dave_bass5

Lakland Duck Dunn. It was the perfect P for me, shame i had two and sold both.

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1055346' date='Dec 11 2010, 08:04 PM']I have a twin guitar bag & it weighs a tonne! I wouldn't even entertain a double bass bag. Nice theory but in reality they are bulky & unweildly. You are better off with two single bags (mine was from Thomann btw)[/quote] I think the same. I have a Fender double gig bag thats great for storing my basses in but i wouldn't dream of walking to my nearest tube station with it, its too heavy and i dont like wearing my gig bags on my back.

Was this the bird that won X-factor a few years ago.............. I must admit ive never heard of her before but i loved the first link. Its not normally my cup of tea but its something i could listen to, and the video is really classy. I think ill have a chilled out week as far as music goes so might investigate Rumer a bit more.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1055548' date='Dec 11 2010, 11:43 PM']I had an AKG system, think it was the WMS 40. It advertises as for guitar, although the included text says gtr/bass/keyboards. I used it with bass, and never noticed any drop off on the lows. It certainly helped in my old band, which incorporated some very clumsy people. Saved my bass amp from being toppled over again, as it was when one of the clumsys got caught up in both my lead, and his mega out-of-tune-out-of-co-ordination-spin.[/quote] Same here. My main set up is a WMS400. Been using it for about 5 years now and never noticed any tone issues. One batter lasts about 2 long gigs but i use a freshly recharged AA for each gig. I also have a SR40/Guitar bug system that i use occasionally with my other band or at home. My main reason for using them is because we play on some very small stages and i hate feeling leads under my feet. Its also good for sound checks as well as we do our own sound so its very useful if i can go and wonder around the room during set up.

If its a standard 3/16, adjusted at the body type of nut i have a spare one your welcome to (assuming i can remember where i put them). When i got my HW-one a few months ago the nut felt kind of like it was going to stop gripping the Allen key soon so i got Fender to Send me a new one. They actually sent two and so far ive not needed them but im keeping one, just in case. PM me your address if you want it.

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='1053761' date='Dec 10 2010, 09:49 AM']FYI Now that Apple computers use the same type of CPU as PCs, a virus written in machine code could (theoritically) run on either. Nothing to do with the current operating system. G.[/quote] I thought the current Apple OS was a virus

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='1053446' date='Dec 9 2010, 10:17 PM']Ellie is going to be/has writing songs for Cheryl Cole according to the internet bumpf. There's my connection with Ellie to X Factor.[/quote] Thats going to be a interesting thread. Seeing as how the whole X factor/judges etc are all hated by many on here.

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1053085' date='Dec 9 2010, 05:26 PM']As well as getting my first ever Fender tomorrow, it's also going to be my fist ever proper Jazz! Well excited! Truckstop[/quote] Nice one. Getting a new bass is always a reason to celebrate. What are you getting?

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1053030' date='Dec 9 2010, 05:04 PM']Probably best you stick to Fenders then![/quote] No reason not to. Those exotic woods do nothing for me im afraid.

[quote name='jonthebass' post='1052709' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:29 PM']I would suggest a Wizard Thumper pickup with CTS 250k pots, a Sprague Orange Drop .047 cap, Switchcraft jack socket & cloth wire. The pickup can be bought direct from Wizard and the electronics from WD Music. I've done a similar project and can't recommend this stuff highly enough. Cheers, Jon[/quote] Exactly what i have in my Squier CV P bass now so another vote for all the above. Jon. Just make sure you get the right knobs for the right pots. Split shaft knobs wont fit on solid shaft pots etc. The normal way to wire a P bass is to use 2 CTS 250k audio taper pots like these [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/Premium_250k_Split_Shaft_Pot_10%25_Tolerance_CTS250"]CTS pots[/url] But some people find using linear pots for the volume give a more gradual increase/decrease over the full rotation.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1052784' date='Dec 9 2010, 02:13 PM']Now I will agree with you on that one! Plus the fact that some of that type of music is as equally manufactured as any of Simon Cowell's stable.[/quote] Agree, its all formula music IMO. My first point was really more about some of the people that go on those sort of shows are already gigging, singer songwriters etc so until they get caught up in the whole media thing they might be just as good as people liek Ellie, but they take the easy route and become part of the machine, in the name of fame and fortune etc.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1052744' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:50 PM']Sorry, don't agree, I think this is what the average karaoke wannabe on X-Factor and all the punters buying into it think is what passes for good singing.[/quote] Maybe but i would rather listen to that drivel than any of those Thrash/death/Speed etc metal bands people rave over and whose singer just seem to shout in a very deep gruff voice with as much distortion as possible. I cant beleive how that can be called talent either but no one dares put that garbage down on here. It takes all sorts.

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='1052700' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:27 PM']All the female singers off there seem to be programmed to overblow everything -[/quote] Exactly, they are told how and what to sing by the Judges. This doesn't mean they cant sing or dont have talent IMO. I thought Ellie's timing and some notes were off but people will forgive that because she hasnt been on X Factor. Its all nonsense.

[quote name='JTUK' post='1052678' date='Dec 9 2010, 01:11 PM']I can certainly watch EJ's live shows..his band is normally more than decent and mostly been with him for years. I think the arrangments can be a bit..well...chummy.. but the sheer back catologue is there and he is a very good performer, IMV.[/quote] I watched my first EJ show a few weeks ago on TV (live from St Lukes, literally at the top of my road ) and found it pretty good. I'm not a great lover of EJ but his band were spot on and the bass player had a lovely SR5 with a very nice tone. I do like Your song (and have played it as a first dance twice) but didnt think Ellie's version was particularly inspiring.

[quote name='Busterrabbit' post='1052529' date='Dec 9 2010, 10:53 AM']You've hit the nail on the head there Dave, 99% of the audience won't notice the difference, and probably 99% of the band won't either!! lol Just play what you're happy with.[/quote] Yep. These days i alternate between my HW-one with XL's and my CV P with Chromes and it makes no real difference. As both have Jazz necks on them im happy using either although i do find i tend to take the CV P more to the Social clubs. These have boomy stages and i find the P, especially with flats, tends to sound a bit clearer.

[quote name='agoulding' post='1052486' date='Dec 9 2010, 10:13 AM']Wether people like it or not is up to them[/quote] No, no, no,your forgetting the BC golden rule (only followed by some of course, although the numbers are growing) that states whatever you post is set in stone, and no one should even try to argue with you because they are obviously wrong. It gets you nowhere talking about music on here.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1052444' date='Dec 9 2010, 09:38 AM']Personally not being a massive s/c fan or that much into dark woods (which seem to be the most popular choices) I know what you mean but after you've actually held one in your hands and heard the quality of tone they produce you are like Hmmmm. Alan's basses would be one occasion where the word "awesome" wouldn't be an exaggeration.[/quote] Im sure your right, they definitely radiate quality, even from the pics but still, paying that sort of money and compromising on looks means i probably still wouldnt want one.

Im sure these are great basses and worth every penny but to me they look ugly. Each to his/her own though. I used to hate 3T Sunbursts until very recently. No offence meant to anyone involved in their creation, ownership or OBBM, they just arent for me.

It strikes me as quite silly that on the one hand we have people slagging off X factor for some reason yet they are all in favour of Elle doing a cover version. Whats the difference? And even on the FB page Michael posted its saying lets keep the reality stars off the number one spot....what, with another singer just doing a cover? Im in no way criticising the music, just the attitude.

[quote name='obbm' post='1051490' date='Dec 8 2010, 11:24 AM']Finally after 17-months of waiting I should take delivery of my new ACG tomorrow. [/quote] My god, a year and a half If i have to wait more than two days i get the right hump. Hope its worth it.