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Probably just me, but I can't get past the Jazz headstock on an acoustic bass, I think it looks naff.

Just received some new cables from Dave (OBBM). Excellent service, really well made cables and super quick service. I would have no hesitation recommending and using Dave's service again. Thanks!!!

Of course the disadvantage of working from home today was that my cables arrived at work today. Looking forward to trying them out.........

[quote name='jonthebass' post='492142' date='May 19 2009, 09:46 AM']+1 for OBBM and his cables. [url="http://www.bassic.co.uk/"]Here's his website[/url] Top man and top cables, you can't go wrong. JTB[/quote] Sorted through OBBM (Dave), thanks for all the recommendations, order in - cables will be here soon.......dead easy!

Anyone on here sell good quality (unused) cables, I suspect my gig cables are in need of replacement. Cheers.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='489000' date='May 15 2009, 03:46 PM']Where abouts in the world are you?[/quote] and for Swindon??

[quote name='alexclaber' post='486852' date='May 13 2009, 12:46 PM']Yes, really. You only need to use the active input if your bass is so loud that it clips the passive input - usually it does explain this in the manual but as no-one ever reads manuals why not label it 'padded input' or something along those lines? Alex[/quote] Blimey that might be a result, I'll try it at the weekend........Thanks When you we're referring to Padded Input I thought you meant the manual as opposed to the input!!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='486816' date='May 13 2009, 12:18 PM']is there a preamp out/power amp in? maybe use just one power amp and switch the preamps going into it, that would be fairly simple and keep switching at line level power.[/quote] Blimey.............I don't know..........erm...............I'd need to look.........but I'm a bit confused! Perhaps I should join the "know your equipment" forum......all I do is turn up, plug in and play (badly) Thanks anyway, but your advice is a lot over my head, but I will check the manual....Cheers

[quote name='alexclaber' post='486810' date='May 13 2009, 12:14 PM']Just because a bass is active it doesn't mean you should use the active input on the amp, about 90% of the time the passive input is a better bet (yes, they're very badly labelled!) Alex[/quote] Really ?????

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='486777' date='May 13 2009, 11:42 AM']In what way? What kind of switch were you using? S.P.[/quote] A Boss A/B switch, having cables plugged into the active and passive sockets killed tone and volume, as soon as one of the jacks was unplugged amp was fine. [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='486777' date='May 13 2009, 11:42 AM']I understand this, but it still seems like a very convoluted way to implement instrument switching, which is a problem that should surely be solvable, given how many millions of bass players have done it before you. I suppose it also gives you the benefit that you have your spare head already plugged in and switched on in case you need it, but how often will this be an issue? S.P.[/quote] Seems a simple solution to me - basses plugged into 2 heads connected to my cabs kick of a switch and away you go! I have a solution which involves and AB switch for my basses and pulling plugs on mine and the singers when he plays, just not ideal. You're right it's probably a non issue, the only advantage is ease and knowing that your spare amp is working when it's actually needed. It could be a case of belt, braces, string and another belt possibly!!!!

My main head is an AH 500w solid state head, the new one I've just purchased is a RAH 300w also solid state. The main reason is if I'm taking two heads to gigs I may aswell use 'em. My singer does bass duties when I sing and he uses a passive bass where as I use a stingray with a 5 stingray as back up. I am concerned that by keeping on switching leads out of jack sockets (Passive/active) during gigs, that someting jack or cable are soon going to bust, my frst plan to have cables in both active/passive jacks linked to a switch didn't work as it really impeaded the performance of the amp. By doing this I can use active & passive basses on separate heads and then just switch between my cabs.. Just trying to find a solution to a problem using my spare kit......... Thanks for the help so far!!!

Just invested in a second, standby Trace head, same impedance (?) as my main head. Is it possible to connect both heads to my cabs to switch between heads, while using the same cabs mid gig. Ie a bit like this....... Head > [color="#FFFFFF"]...............[/color]Switch > Cab1 > Cab2 Head > There is method to my madness.......

[quote name='coasterbass' post='481006' date='May 6 2009, 02:07 PM']Make sure you add the band's name in to the 'trading as' field when applying for the cover - that way they are all linked together.[/quote] Good shout, I'll look out for that. Thanks for your help!!! As we've been asked to perform I'm assuming we're not the promoter/event organiser, mind you the venue didn't seem very helpful so perhaps we are.....

Best I've come up with so far is each individual band member insuring for £500 of eqpt (home cover) which gives you £1m liabilty insurance for £26. The venue is happy seeing 5 individual policy certificates as long as they add up to £5m in total. 5 x £26 =£130. Blimey, bloody minefield this one. Interestingly the venue hasn't asked for PAT certificates. Anyone got anything better......MU seem to only insure the individual...am I wrong here???

[quote name='coasterbass' post='480846' date='May 6 2009, 12:11 PM']Check what the actual requirements of the venue are as there can be one critical difference, and I've just finished arranging insurance for a future event of ours. MU cover, and indeed that of my normal PL insurance (Musicguard), only covers you whilst you are on stage and performing. It doesn't cover claims incurred as a result of the 'event' itself. ie, you are fine if some t&at pulls a speaker on top of himself, but if there is a wider problem then you are stuffed. This is critical if you count as the promoter/organiser, rather than just being a band. I got £5m cover for the 'event' through a broker. PM me if you want the details. Think it was £196 in total. If this isn't the requirement, and you just need to cover yourself whilst playing then I expanded my normal £1m cover to £5 for £50 for 24hrs through Musicguard[/quote] Is this cover for you or the whole band??

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='480741' date='May 6 2009, 10:52 AM']I rang the MU's insurer about this last week when I was looking for PLI. I wanted to know if the whole band was covered by the £10M which was essentially in my name as the MU member if I joined and was told that if the accident is caused by another member of the band, and they're sued individually, then the policy won't cover them. The musicguard thing with the free PLI sounds tempting though.[/quote] What if all the eqpt is owned by you!!!!! (sort of!!)

[quote name='crez5150' post='480702' date='May 6 2009, 09:58 AM']Can I ask why it has to be enough cover for £5M......... I always get asked for our PLI cert for most of the venues we play for weddings and corporate but ours is up to £1m and that seems adequate for most venues. Jay[/quote] That's what the venue has asked for..........wouldn't mind but it's an old hotel, it's not even new

Need to get insurance for 1 gig, cheapest quote so far is £146pa. Anyone know of anywhere you can get 24hr cover at a reasonable rate, or cheaper annual cover, if I could get eqpt cover as well that would be useful. Cheap is good here as it's a event requirement. Cheers J

The new band I'm joining (running along side my band below) use in ear monitors which I have always wanted to use myself. They have the Tx and RX units and suggested I get hold of new ear monitors. Upon a recommendation I bought a new set of M-Audio IE-10's from Scan International. They arrived this morning and to be honest was a tadge dissapointed. Got everything out of the box all seemed ok, had a good visual look and was surprised to see the initials N.G. on the rear of the small carry case in permanent marker. I then proceeded to do an inventory check and one set of the earplugs was missing. On inspecting the packaging there was evidence of food (1 crumb admittedly) and some facial hair (eyelashes etc). Finally there was what appeared to be solid yellowy matter on one of the ear plugs which led me to believe that these "new" ear plugs had been used and returned and then sent out to me. Obviously I've complained bitterly (feckin' unhygenic) and got me money back and will not be using this mob again. I have pics which I'll send them but sending out used (allegedly) earplugs is not nice. Got them elsewhere, cheaper too, luckily I paid with Paypal so if I don't get my cash soon I'll be raising a complaint on there.

Standing ticket at Brum tomorrow, can't wait!

[quote name='AM1' post='463445' date='Apr 15 2009, 10:05 PM']I can't remember the last time I listened to a signed band and got excited by what I heard. Probably 1995. This is a truly crap time for good music, compared to the late 80s/early 90s..[/quote] Rise Against, Biffy Clyro.......fine bands IMO

[quote name='johnnaro' post='463122' date='Apr 15 2009, 04:18 PM']We are The Rescue, a Toronto based Pop/Rock band and we are looking for a talented, serious and committed bass player aged 16 to 20 to complete our lineup. Our influences consist of Story Of The Year, Escape The Fate, Boys Like Girls, Def Leppard and Motley Crue. We have had much success since we formed 9 months ago including an interview with Rogers TV an a spot at Youth Day in July at Nathan Philips Square. If this sounds like something you feel you can be apart of and bring a unique style to, please e mail us at [email protected] and lets get this thing rolling. You can also check us out at [url="http://www.myspace.com/therescuemusic"]http://www.myspace.com/therescuemusic[/url]. Were looking forward to hear what you've got. Hope to hear form you soon. John[/quote] We have ageist laws in the UK you know, I'd really like to apply but I'm 47.............and a rubbish bassist

See below, my gear looks the part, I don't play the part though! Will keep on trying.................

[quote name='deaver' post='461073' date='Apr 13 2009, 10:42 AM'][b]What [/b]made you the bassist you are today? Not playing between the ages of 22 - 44[/quote] Haha......17-40 in my case