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[quote name='silky13' post='353461' date='Dec 13 2008, 11:44 AM']hey everyone! I was doing a few google searches for some ideas on rackmount compressors and came across this site so thought id join up! I'm 20, from Edinburgh and have been playing bass for about two years seriously, after coming over from the darkside of lead guitar! I'm currently playing in a band for a guy from Brazil, called "Alex Rech Band" which can be found at www.myspace.com/alexrech. My gear is at the moment is: Fender 40th anniversary custom shop p-bass Jackson KBX bass Peavey tour 450 head and TVX 410 cab in the near future am looking at filling my extremely spaced out rack with korg dtr2000 tuner and a compressor (of which I've not decided yet!) Oh forgot to put about the kind of tunes i'm into! which is anything really, but primarily 80's rock and metal like whitesnake, mr big, van halen, motley crue, skid row, iron maiden, extreme, etc to name a few! anyway, cheers for looking! Tom[/quote] Hey I'm gonna be in Edinburgh for Hogmanay. Can you recommend any pubs? Musically I'm into the same kind of stuff.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='352423' date='Dec 12 2008, 09:03 AM']There are a fair few of us north of the border. I know that I wouldn't have a problem going round to check something for someone living further away for the cost of the train/bus/petrol. I know there are guys on here who have done the same. Actually that might be a good thing to have somewhere. A list of people who would be willing to go and check out something, where they live and the area they are willing to travel in. That could also pose a problem in that what if the person checked the item and when it got to the buyer it didn't work or wasn't exactly the same. I suppose as long as the seller asked specific questions, the fact finder could answer them and possibly take certain pictures requested by the seller. we could have a disclaimer of some sort to cover this. We could work something out. Would certainly come in handy if I wanted to buy something from 'that London' but wasn't 100% convinced that it was what i thought it was.[/quote] +1 I had a similar idea, sort of a basschat independent opinion, thing? BTW my last sale, last month, was to a newbie and it went swimmingly. Top bloke an' all. I'd hate to think that was just luck, because every transaction I've done on here (and the previous incarnations) has gone well and I've met some cool people.

Is this the one designed by Dave Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth)? He designed it, but doesn't use it. So if it's not good enough for him, it's not good enough for me

My dream gig would be as Alice's bass player :blush: :wub: Do you think I could commute the 400 miles?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='352045' date='Dec 11 2008, 06:53 PM']While I was looking on the Dean site I found [url="http://www.bill-lewington.co.uk/Dean/basses/images/large/ZoneBass.jpg"]this[/url] and fell in love a little.[/quote] and only £199.99!

Hi, think you made a typo it's a BOSS GT6B you may need to amend your ebay listing

[quote name='Bassmonster' post='348874' date='Dec 8 2008, 05:52 PM']good news, must admit looking forward to seeing this one finished......very unique spec[/quote] still a lot of work to do. It's been over a year now. BTW should mention, when Jon mentions the extra neck bolt holes, it's because I've been influenced by Jens Ritter's philosophy. From the Ritter website: "The Neck Joint is a very special and mostly totally neglected sound influencing element. It is responsible for the dynamic and speed (Attack) of the bass and also for the string amplitude power consumption (Sustain). After comparing different constructions (identical wood from the same tree), I developed my ”Multi screw Bold on Neck Joint”. I always use the maximum possible amount of screw per available area. If you compare this connection physically, you will identify a much faster attack, longer Sustain and a different mid-frequency-range of the instrument. If you compare this connection acoustically, you will recognize a better dynamic, a faster response and a greater presence within your band. The reason is a lower absorption of the string amplitude energy, because the absorption area (vibrations-system) is divided into 2 “oscillation-arms” with different lengths, which hardly move with the string frequency."

[quote name='bassbloke' post='347557' date='Dec 6 2008, 10:40 PM']2nd hand Carvin basses represent fantastic value for money. The depreciation on them is just unbelievable. You're getting a semi custom US-made bass for less than the cost of a Mexican Fender or a Korean ESP.[/quote] +1 What was the BIN? I sold my LB75P (HB & J at the neck) on here for £399.99. Fantastic instruments, but I needed the money [quote name='bassbloke' post='347557' date='Dec 6 2008, 10:40 PM']The only thing that can let them down is pickups.[/quote] -1 never had probs with mine, they even sounded good passive.

[quote name='Waldo' post='347966' date='Dec 7 2008, 04:56 PM']I know. Out of curiousity I've just got a quote for shipping to the Philippines, using the the dimensions of the parcel containing the bass I sent to the US, plus a little bit more each just in case (which is a fair assumption, I think) and the price is £79.11 plus £22.50 for £1500 insurance. DHL is the carrier, 2-3 days delivery time. Whoever got a quote of £250..... [/quote] What I sent a bass to Ireland with UPS and it came to £80 odd quid and that was only insured to £500. And it was cheaper than Parcel Force!

[quote name='chris_b' post='347881' date='Dec 7 2008, 02:28 PM']For all Laurence Cottle fans, he's playing at Boaters in Kingston on Sunday, 14th Dec. And it's free to get in![/quote] not too far from me, and the diary is empty. If anyone is going give me a shout

pics?

I've had an update from Jon, I was asking him about the all in one ramp/rest/cover. [i]Yes I've made a mock -up, just to see how things would fit and how it looks, feels, etc. Its a slightly strange shape but definitely individual. I'll take a pic tomorrow. I have left space for slap access and the front of the cover can be courved down to help this. I've kept the the top edge quite long so theres plenty of thumb rest, I suppose its a kind of curved arrowhead shape. I've installed the Leds, which are very pink. I tested out quite a few types to see which worked best. Problem was that pink isn't a colour apparently, its a tone, which means it can't be created using conventional LED technology. They use a chemical that reacts to light and makes it appear pink. I read up that some Pink Leds turn a lilac colour over time and if they used at too high a voltage. So I thought a bit of experimentation was in order. These ones look pretty good and are bright too. I've drilled the extra neck bolt holes (the ones you mentioned before and i forgot!!) I've yet to do the bend well and string thing part of the neck but I shall get you some pics of the neck / leds so you can see how it looks.[/i] so things are progressing

At the moment 0 I need a new category all to myself.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='347599' date='Dec 6 2008, 11:32 PM']I am first! OBBM, one of our members, makes most of our leads.[/quote] including myself

Played The George II in Luton. Beset by technical problems, tripped the cut off switch, battery died in wireless transmitter (didn't have time to check it, as had it repaired and it was brought back during soundcheck, which we had to do as we went on), guitarists amp packed up. But we rose above it all, and the crowd screamed for more. Well maybe not screamed, but we got an encore.

[quote name='s_u_y_*' post='346968' date='Dec 6 2008, 01:49 AM']+1![/quote] Do we believe Billy Sheehan receives no further incentives to play Yamaha products?

It looks nice enough, post some clips when you get it, or maybe a review?

Have voted, always happy to help a fellow student!

Does Tony Levin use his signature model OLP? If it's not good enough for him, it's not good enough for me. For me that applies to all who have a signature instrument but don't actually play it.

[quote name='chris_b' post='346944' date='Dec 6 2008, 12:55 AM']I don't know if it's stock or not, but I’ve never seen Nathan East without his white sig bass.[/quote] the same Nathan East, who swore by his NE-1, then was in ads with the Aphex pedals, then was seen extoling the virtues of the PJB bass buddy.

[quote name='cetera' post='346377' date='Dec 5 2008, 01:11 PM']Bwahahaa!!!!! My old Nan could do a better faking job than that!! [/quote] True, but isn't your Nan the multi-millionairess leader of an international fine-art/antique forgers ring .

Started off on classical guitar. I found the classical technique transfers better to Bass than electric guitar. I've been in bands where the guitarist couldn't play the stuff I wrote (which I never thought was that difficult).