MacDaddy

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1450887614' post='2936751'] Does 'medium' scale count as short scale My Shuker is 30" but it has an extra 2 frets Kubicki style. Being a short are it suits me perfectly. [/quote] It's actually 32" (I measured it) doh!

I'm using a DigiTech BP355, so plenty of modelled chorus to choose from. However the one floating my boat at the moment is the TC Electronic model.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1453382466' post='2958947'] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277260-die-another-day/page__view__findpost__p__2958847"]http://basschat.co.u...ost__p__2958847[/url] Already posted. [/quote] Nah, deserves his own thread, and now he has 2!

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277326-rip-animal/page__fromsearch__1 Already posted. [size=4] [/size]

MacDaddy plays bass! Yup, first gig on bass where I belong, in about 6 years. First gig for the band too. It's actually Metal to the Masses round 10, so no pressure eh [attachment=210089:m2tm Demonskill.jpg]

Bond film?

My custom Shuker was made to measure (to my body size and arm length and even finger length for the thumb rest \ramp) , so it is physically pleasurable to play.

These are great for humidity \moisture control. Cheap too. https://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/product/home/compact-dehumidifier-moisture-absorber

I don't buy basses as investments so I gig them. I try to look after them though.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1453204513' post='2957323'] Make your mind up - is it a carefully crafted object or is it a Precision? [/quote] someone put this in the quotes thread !

If your drummer has no respect for the way he treats your equipment he has no respect for you. Sure accidents happen, but as Lozz said it's the drummers attitude. I would be considering my position in the band.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1453104125' post='2956277'] The original version of this thread was loads better. [/quote] Nah, the posts were older and not up to their original standard, seemed to be just going through the motions. At least this thread is younger and the posts seem to mean it more.

DigiTech BP355

I'm back in a band playing bass again (metal \m/ ) and our first gig is on the 31st January. I haven't settled on a bass string brand yet, I've been using the ones I tend to win in raffles at Bassbashes. I've been a bassist for many years and would be delighted to provide feedback on your strings. BTW I'm old school and play 4 string basses.

I bought a Guild B301 because that's what Marc Angel used, and Mark Mendoza had been a Guild endorsee. Does that count?

Bought an amp from Will. Excellent price, he got it to me quick and securely. Great comms, more than happy to to business with him again, can heartily recommend :-)

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1452778322' post='2953378'] In my main covers band we play half a dozen songs in B. I don't HAVE to play a low B in any of them. But it's nice when I do. [/quote] Its when you have to play B but don't, what causes the problems ;-)

Tru dat!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1452599604' post='2951424'] If you happen to have an iPad or iPhone, you can get great apps and interfaces for those too that can totally replace a multi fx and always be upgradable! [/quote] Or this for the iPad http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ipl0RATqBs

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1452596514' post='2951387'] You could easily practice/rehearse with this bass unplugged while a child slept in the next bedroom. [/quote] Is this compulsory? I like the bass but having to borrow a child just so I could practice unplugged seems to be a bit of a pain.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1452596604' post='2951390'] Well I get paid for playing the Dog & Duck, but it would never occur to me to describe myself as a 'Pro'. [/quote] Or even a good pro [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1452595922' post='2951378'] I'd imagine there are "Pros" that couldn't be Pro and "Amateurs" that could be Pro. If you know what i'm saying. [/quote] Yup being a pro just means getting paid. Being a [i]good[/i] pro, probably means you get paid more, and more often

DigiTech BP355. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Has bass and guitar amp sims, all kinds of fx, a looper, plus drums to play along to. Great sounds achievable for under £100. I have one and use mine for both guitar and bass. You're right about the product info not being too clear, but this has 20 amp sims, 9 of which are for guitar. http://digitech.com/en/products/bp355