SpondonBassed

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1484559685' post='3216242'] I recently commented on a topic listing out previous amps I've owned. I also commented on another talking about letting gear go and realised that while better and other gear exists, I probably have what I need for my uses. My band are now doing more gigs where we need to provide PA and we don't currently have bass bins so this morning I bought a cab. I also lusted after some basses and cabs and amps on eBay, gumtree and in the ads here. So this morning I deleted the eBay and gumtree aps off my phone. I need to stop spending on gear and concentrate on my professional exams coming up and the time spent lusting after and researching gear could be spent thinking about either my exams or my playing for upcoming gigs, like memorizing parts of songs. I also need to refurb my house so that's where my cash should be going. I'm now renouncing GAS. it's a destructive force that never satisfies, just fuels itself. A dangerous addiction. [/quote] Denial

Your big break eh? Break legs.

[quote name='highwayone' timestamp='1484817037' post='3218630'] Changed my mind after seeing this�� [/quote] I'm so glad you said that. It is what stopped me from advancing when I got my first guitar aged 11 (the seventies). I didn't pick an instrument up again other than to pose with until I was 19! Even then I was reluctant to tackle an instrument with more than four strings, hence my start in bass. I suppose it must work on some level but I couldn't relate to ANYTHING in it. Now we have six (or more) string basses I have found these diagrams to help me understand the relative tunings between standard guitar and standard six string basses; [url="http://www.guitar-book.com/index_htm_files/standard-guitar-tuning.png"]http://www.guitar-bo...itar-tuning.png[/url] Guitar [url="http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/0iu-evUwUrE/maxresdefault.jpg"]http://i1.ytimg.com/...xresdefault.jpg[/url] Sixer Bass

[quote name='Basszilla' timestamp='1484805702' post='3218546'] So yeah I got it working but i've still got the inconvenience of adjusting two volume knobs on the speakers and not having a single control to do this. I may have to bite the bullet and go the traditional route and invest in a separate amp and passive speakers to get the best out of my set up. [b]However I'm interested in getting a decent pot as mentioned above purely to save on the outlay at this time. If anyone has any further advice[/b] feel free to chime in �� Thanks again everyone ✌️ [/quote] Good man! Separates are always the way to go. The ultimate separation being;[list] [*]turntable [*]phono preamp (make sure you know what preamp works best for the cartridge you have - ceramic vs moving coil vs moving magnet) [*]dedicated preamp for all sources (balance, eq and filtering is applied at this stage) [*]two independently powered valve power amps - usually available as a unit with a common output volume control [*]speakers. [/list] The only drawback (apart from expense and large "footprint") that I can see is that separates based systems lend themselves to upgrading in small increments and that can lead to the dreaded GAS. [url="http://www.rfpotts.com/en/"]http://www.rfpotts.com/en/[/url] (R F Potts is the name of the founder of the business and not a pun. The shop is "old school" in the best possible way but is digital savvy too). These guys run a shop in Derby that is reminiscent of "proper" shops where [i]nobody[/i] says "go online" when asked a technical question. All the staff are knowledgeable. It would be worth telephoning them for some "real-time" advice and [b]they will recommend an inexpensive but functional trimmer box if you really want one.[/b] Can't see why you would though. I hope it connects well for you and blows your socks off, metaphorically speaking. Enjoy.

Connect thus; Turntable - phono preamp - line in on amp (in this case the unbalanced RCA on your active speakers). This should be a purely analogue set-up so the Tascam is a bit of a gooseberry. If you want to do ADDA conversions take a separate line out to the Tascam after the phono preamp. As soon as you digitise your phono signal you will loose its character and you may as well chuck the money you spent down the nearest bog. The Tascam is an impediment to pure analogue listening.. Follow each manufacturers recommendations for set-up bearing in mind that they are only guidelines. Overall, I'd say you have a reasonably capable system for playing from vinyl. One change that I would make is to replace the speakers with a dedicated integrated stereo amplifier just for analogue use and a pair of good quality passive speakers. Then you can add other "goodies" like tape transports (for playback and recording) and tuners[color=#ff0000]*[/color]. Also, get good quality cables and end fittings. I used to make my own but you should get decent ones at a moderate price. Separates are usually better (more flexible) if you can afford them. With integrated systems such as active speakers there is always a compromise. Much like the Combo vs Head plus Cab scenario. [color=#ff0000]*[/color]Chances are that FM radio transmissions will be phased out one day. This has been threatened time and time again since the nineties but analogue radio still hasn't been shut down. Personally, I prefer it to DAB but then, I would.

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1484778362' post='3218462'] Not guaranteeing anything this far out, especially as I'm on holiday until a couple of days before, but; I'm hoping to make it this year! If I am coming then Spondon's transport issues will be solved. [/quote] Noted. Please give me an update when you can confirm?

Do they still do Bert Weedon's Play in a Day? Edit; Oh yeah. They do! http://www.bertweedon.com/playinaday.htm

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1484750251' post='3218074'] ...(And again, I say this with the caveat that a lot of these "craft" breweries do make great beer...in fact most of the ones in Derby are excellent. Perhaps it's a London thing...) [/quote] You'll know The Brunswick then. Nuff said. http://www.brunswickderby.co.uk/

[url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/lookaroundyou/2000/200026.shtml"]http://www.bbc.co.uk...00/200026.shtml[/url]

[quote name='Jimryan' timestamp='1484729686' post='3217772'] Sorry, that was me. Great little uke with nothing wrong with it. Not a fan of the strings though. [/quote] Are those the squidgy synthetic rubber ones? I thought they felt like I was squashing bogies against the fret board. In fairness, I sometimes do that anyway but I resent being made to feel like I'm doing it even when I'm not. Know what I mean?

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1484745669' post='3217993'] To be honest I had no idea the email would go to everyone regardless of the setting. It's the first time I've used it - and probably the last! Anyway you know where I'll be on the 4-5th of March if you want to offer some physical resistance ped [/quote] Hahahahahahaha!

Man! You're like some sorta super sleuthing muso hunter. Thanks for that. I'm bopping my nut off!

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' timestamp='1484736041' post='3217852'] Not sure whether this is the right place to post this. I received an email from [email protected] offering me 20% off tickets to the London Bass Guitar Show, as I imagine many other members did. I currently have the "Send me any updates sent by the community administrator" option enabled in my notification preferences - is there any way that I can specify that I only want to be sent important site-related updates, but am not interested in receiving unsolicited advertising or other special offers? S.P. [/quote] I didn't get one and I have that same option enabled. I too try to stop all unsolicited approaches via email. If however I had received it I'd have regarded it as a kind offer on behalf of those nice folks who run this nuthouse (said whilst grinning like a slashed sack). As it was, I read the notice of this offer on the forum. Even though I am not going, it was nice to know that our forum leaders are getting deals for members. Is it really that big a problem for you. If so, why?

Dang! I was mildly aroused by the little Thumb. (Please keep all smutty thoughts to yourselves.)

When you're playing it or just grooving, it has to make your top lip curl like you've just sniffed Gorgonzola. Then it's funk.

[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1484482015' post='3215720'] If you read 'Playing the bass with three left hands', it turns out you can play a gig without being plugged in and not notice it yourself! [/quote] https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Bass-Three-Left-Hands/dp/0571329969 This? Looks like a laff. Thanks for the pointer.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1484431747' post='3215485'] ...suggest ( as I did in my last post) that you guys take this to private messages and sort it out away from the glare of this post. [/quote] Plus one. There isn't a lot more to be said here anyway.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1484413196' post='3215334'] ...I put the beat in a sexy place... [/quote] That'll be why the bass is muffled then? Heeheehee, regards.

[quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1483896395' post='3210944'] Hello and welcome to basschat Mr Swift. I hope the surgery you require is not too drastic and you recover quickly. We are ( mostly) a friendly bunch on here but for heaven's sake don't mention appearing on any stage with a music stand [/quote] Even though Chaka Kahn brought her own.

The spoons player was seen muttering about this sort of stuff not being in his contract whilst warming a pair of large ones... spoons that is.

[quote name='bobpalt' timestamp='1484404487' post='3215244'] I've played with my bass plugged in to the amplifier for years. Turns out punters prefer it when it's not plugged in and they can't hear it....... [/quote] Chuckles

I am a bit surprised that this is such an issue. I mean, if you expect as new, buy new. If it ain't what is says on the tin then you can gripe. If buying second hand nobody's stopping you from walking by if the thing doesn't meet your expectations. I suppose expectations are really what this post is about. Who is to say what is and isn't a reasonable expectation with summat as subjective as musicianship? Each to their own then.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1484392094' post='3215119'] A modular footprint and consistent socket locations would make pedalboard planning and wiring up significantly easier. [/quote] Of course it would.

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1484383220' post='3215046'] Different sized footprints, different socket locations...if ever there was a need for standardisation... [/quote] You will be looking for people to conform either to left or right handedness next. That'll confuse most musicians as they are by-and-large ambidextrous without realising. The aircraft industry observes conventions which are upheld in other engineering disciplines; Taken from the pilot's seat view everything is numbered left to right and clockwise where appropriate. If there is a choice of whether a bolt can be inserted from above or below, above is preferred. This is simply so the bolt wont fall out if the nut slackens and drops off. Just a couple of examples. Exceptions are made where manufacturing or assembly constraints make it impossible to follow convention. Do all pedals tend to be counter intuitive? If the majority do there may be a precedent for making it so. As for pedal size... I'd agree that some of us larger footed, hairy arsed types may struggle with some of the pedals I have seen. Heeheehee, twinkle toes I ain't.

[quote name='Winny Pooh' timestamp='1484354474' post='3214995'] FWIW I am the buyer. And these are the strings. [url="http://i.imgur.com/8K18FrD.jpg"]http://i.imgur.com/8K18FrD.jpg[/url] I have bought every single bass I have ever owned used and have never encountered a set as dead rubbery and useless. I'm a considerate ebayer and went so far as to buy from Jamie direct to save him ebay fees. So I was understandably a bit miffed to receive a bass with undisclosed finish wear and gross strings, simply because I would never sell a bass in such a manner without being fully honest about such things. [/quote] Sorry but I think it's all been said. Buyer beware. Just curious, what strings would you fit by choice yourself?