LewisK1975

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1476214317' post='3152442'] They've managed to put the silver detuner on almost a wonky as Fender have fitted the one on the G string, ah Fender build quality don't you just love it? The string lye on the E would annoy me too and I can't see putting the proper tuner on would sort that either? [/quote] The Detuner isn't wonky, it's 'activated' if you like. You can see the lever is down so that's allowed the peg to turn.

Was just about to post this one myself. These were a Stu Hamm signature Bass, very high spec and very nice indeed! Someone will surely get a bargain if it stays anywhere near what it's at now....

Spotted this one myself and I live about 30mins away. But I really don't need another bass.

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1476095346' post='3151127'] I have the same issue sometimes Lew. Reads my E as B. And no it isn't that far out of tune It is something nearby making it wonky. Go somewhere quiet and it'll work fine every time. Don't know why it's only the E! [/quote][quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1476098892' post='3151184'] You often get that E to B thing, as the B is the next strongest harmonic on the E string. Even worse with fresh strings with all their harmonic richness! Easy to get round, simply play the 12th fret harmonic - E - which is at 1/2 the string length and cuts out all the 'odd' divisions i.e. 1/3 ( , 1/5 (G#) etc. [/quote][quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1476104154' post='3151276'] Yeh i just play the A on the E string to tune it if im getting this issue. Don't understand why it only happens on my E string though? [/quote] Weird innit?!?, OK well I guess I'll try again this weekend! Trying to reduce my pedalboard, it can be just 3 pedals if I can ditch the TU-3 thats on there and I've got a classic 2 pedaltrain - ridiculous!

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1473328206' post='3129083'] I have quite a selection of such things, built up over the years. One of the best for me, even with a low B, is the Planet Waves NS Micro Tuner. Tiny, so I've almost lost it a couple of times, but it's size means it can stay on the bass when putting it back in the case. [/quote] Bought one of these - tried it on Friday night. Wouldn't detect my E string! Gave it to the guitarist to try - same for him. Weirdly, when I tried it at home, it seemed to work OK. I know these work by vibration, is there any chance the sound system in the venue (which I was standing near to) could affect it and make it not work?!?

Listing now 'Removed'?!

Score!

Yeah, have to say it's not for me. But each to their own! Good to see more manufacturers sprouting up though...

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1475613393' post='3147457'] Really? The tech info states that for gigs the 1 x 15 can be added for extra tone and volume. [/quote] Yep I read that on the website too, but from the manual: - [i]Speaker Out: There is an 8 Ohm min load speaker out-put located on the rear of the AAA-60 (disconnects internal speaker AAA-60 ONLY)[/i] Perhaps contact Ashdown directly and ask them, in my experience, they are good at resonding to general queries.

Colour me interested! Am actually considering trading-down on my amp and cabs, having gone to using in-ears, but feeling the need to have a combo or cheaper amp/cab as a 'just incase' we ever have to gig and use someone else's PA rig and in-ears aren't an option.. An ABM1000 and a pair of super compacts seems slightly over the top for 'in case of emergencies'....

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1475341837' post='3145233'] ..., and the fact the EVO can be paired with an Ashdown 15" cab for gigging makes it look a great buy.... Thanks for any comments. [/quote] All I'd say is that it seems on that particular combo, if you connect another speaker, the internal speaker is disabled, so not maybe quite what you think..

Never thought about it from a strength / dexterity point of view - I've only ever thought about it in regard to learning how to play. I've always thought it was weird that they made left handed guitars, because if you've never picked up a guitar before then you're learning something completely from scratch regardless of what hand is your dominant / writing hand. YMMV!

[quote name='largo' timestamp='1475236562' post='3144269'] So, how does your drummer hear you when you ditch the rig? [/quote] In my band, he's currently only hearing whatever happens to bleed from the PA., and he's OK with it. But we are planning on all being on in-ears before long. On-stage volume has always been a point of discussion in my band, and typically it's usually the bass volume which gets complained about, so, I took the bull by the horns so to speak and removed my on-stage volume. Means our singer is happier and I can have as much bass as I like in my own personal mix.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1475097571' post='3143113'] Difficult to beat black/black/maple Fenders in my opinion. [/quote] Yup!!

Love that sound Lozz. Cool song too, props to you and the band!

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1475217803' post='3144028'] Best way to be sure is pot codes and pick up codes. [/quote] What he said. The late 70's Fender serial numbers are really a guide only, You should take the latest of the serial number, pickup stamps, and pot codes to be the year of manufacture.

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1475189181' post='3143969'] You should buy my book "101 Creative ways to accidentally injure punters with a speaker cabinet" [/quote] You'd sell millions!

Korn / Limp Bizkit in December, then Maiden in May'17. Quite pleased with that. Still deciding whether to get tickets for Thunder..

[quote name='sbrag' timestamp='1475172563' post='3143783'] Previous bass player had his share paid back when he left and new bass player is expected to pay in. I guess it links to the other thread on here at the moment of who owns the pa etc. I'm a firm belier that it's easier if certain people own certain things but all questions I'll ask up front In future. I did join and it all worked out ok. [/quote] Good to hear it worked out, but that really should have been stipulated up front to any potential new member IMHO.

No previous musical aspirations by any of my family members, but I wasn't discouraged, apart from having the Bass too loud when practising in my bedroom..!

[quote name='sbrag' timestamp='1475162100' post='3143620'] Question from me after my last band is am I expected to pay a joining fee to cover my share of lights/pa etc. Auditioned, liked it got the gig and was told I needed to chip in a week or so later. [/quote] What? For gear that was already owned by the band? Jog on!

Wow - what a weird thing to happen! Glad it all worked out OK in the end and you didn't get a cap popped in yo ass... My particular favourite at load out is when pissed punters are surprised by, 'No, sorry, you can't have a lift home in the band's van'; Or, the only 10 people left in the pub are all filling the doorway, love that one. Having to say, excuse me / watch your backs please, every time you go back and fore.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1475161273' post='3143606'] That's correct up to a point. Our singer won't even listen to a tune he's never heard before as it'll mean he would have to learn it. When I pointed out that the rest of the band had to learn all the other tunes, he replied, "but you're musicians, it's what you do". [/quote] Ha! Brilliant logic at work there. I totally get the whole lazy band members thing, our singer stays in the van while we set everything up, and then goes back to the van while we pack everything down. She is bloody good mind you. And does all the bookings, gets the cash at the end of the night and divvys up, etc. So I don't really mind. Always hated the admin part of being in a band (apart form doing my books for the HMRC of course). There's another question to add to the list - Do all band members help with load in/out and setup?