silverfoxnik

That's a wonderful collection of basses!! How on earth do you choose what to play?

Great basses - you won't be disappointed! Always wanted one myself and still regret not buying one a few years back.. Oh, and Happy 21st by the way!

[quote name='bassjamm' post='99204' date='Dec 4 2007, 09:18 PM']Steve - Hmm...i just don't seem to cut through, i've tried boosting the mids on the bass on stage, without much affect, but as i've just mentioned, i've adjusted my amp setup a bit, so we'll how how that goes. Not too sure about swopping out cabs etc, i'm happy with the rig. I think that it's just the following...the F Bass is too polite...too well made, not 'enhanced' beyound the realms of reason, making it an awesome studio instrument, it's so crisp, so clean, so clear, it just sings in there. But on stage, it's not rude enough, not aggressive enough. I tried that new Fender Jazz 24 bass thingy, and the sound was massive...the eq and pickups are totally warped to the max and as a result you get that huge sound, the bass just feels crap in comparison to the F Bass and Marleaux. .. i dunno'...tough one guys![/quote] I think that you've said it all above.. i.e., that sometimes, the high-end boutique basses are just too hi-fi, so they sound great solo or in very controlled situations like studios. But in a live context, they seem to disappear.. It's just my personal opinion but, when we talk about certain bass sounds we love on records, I think there's a tendency to make a very simple mistake about what we think we're hearing. And that's because we're forgetting that those particular bass sounds don't sound the same in isolation as they do in amongst the mix... There's every possibility that if we could hear that particular bass sound we love solo and completely seperate from the rest of the instruments, it would sound quite different to how we perceive it to be when we are hearing it within the mix. So, what I'm trying to say rather long-windedly, is that it's better to go for the bass that sounds great in amongst all the other instruments in the band and not the one that sounds great solo. And because Fender basses have been played on so many of our favourite records that we reference time and time again, maybe that's the way to go?

[quote name='OldGit' post='98111' date='Dec 3 2007, 01:52 PM']Hi I have the Zoom B2.1u and I'd like to set up some simple effects on it but I can't see how I do it. I'd like to have a channel that just has a wahwah. Just that, no amp modeling, no compressor, no other effects... as if I'd just added a wahwah footpedal in the chain. Likewise the flanger and octaver. I'd also like to have the SVT model with each of these things added (on separate channels) I can't see how to do it. Any clues? Thanks OG[/quote] It's almost exactly how I use my B2.1.u except I use the Tube model with other things added. Once you've sussed it out, it's really easy.. Good luck!

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='97978' date='Dec 3 2007, 10:12 AM']Is that a Mk1 Pro? A Custom has two pick-ups and 4 pots?[/quote] There were a series of 1 pick up models made specifically like this in the early 90s I believe and they are Custom models as far as I know. I seem to recall there were also some made like this in the early 80s as well, but that could just be my Monday morning senility creeping in already! It's possible that other Wal users like WalMan, Walbassist etc can tell you more as I only use a Pro model...

[quote name='WalMan' post='97489' date='Dec 2 2007, 02:00 AM']Nice one Nik. I must get to see you one day, and may even have another go at getting a gig at the Elms. Been told its got a bit more rocky recently. We did it a couple or three years ago just prior to Christmas to the PRS man checking up on their licence and what we played . Nightmare Just back from a killer night at The Fountain in Chi (always a good crowd singing along there). And the landlord was so happy ('cos he was busier than the Slug & Lettuce next door all night he reckoned) he upped the cash completely unprompted I wish they could all be like tonight!!!! Decent landlord, noisy crowd - including some loverly ladeez - MARVELLOUS [/quote] Hi Al, Great to be given some respect by the landlord like that! Thoroughly deserved I'm sure... Regarding gigs, you guys and Tony, our guitarist who books all of our gigs, should have a chat about different venues etc.. See you soon, Nik

[quote name='WalMan' post='97490' date='Dec 2 2007, 02:06 AM']Looking for a cunning plan myself [/quote] Mmm.... I know Al, let's share it! That'd be very cunning indeed... And very stupid too! Pint???

[quote name='Merton' post='96532' date='Nov 30 2007, 09:57 AM']Wow. Two of 'em. I'd have em both if I could, just coz they're great! Methinks the Midnight Wine one could be a steal a steal given it includes the Hiscox case.[/quote] Definitely! Must admit to being very tempted...

[quote name='ped' post='97325' date='Dec 1 2007, 06:16 PM']Wow! I had no idea you had any Ricks, let alone 3!! Did Old Horse Murphy not get on with the CS then? Looks like a sexy collection - get them in before it rains!![/quote] He's a dark horse Ped, a very dark horse!! That's a great trio Peter and I have to say, the CS looks just fantastic!

We played The Elms in Worthing last night and it was an amazing gig.. Packed house, mixture of people who know us and those that don't and we went down an absolute storm!! Probably the band's best ever gig

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='97121' date='Dec 1 2007, 10:21 AM']Yeah Nik, break a [s]leg[/s], [s]cab[/s], [s]string[/s], er... just have a good gig![/quote] [i]"Cant make it tonight - with child. Have a good one. I won't use the traditional salutation knowing your luck."[/i] Cheers guys! will do...

Playing in Worthing at The Elms again tonight for any West Sussex Basschatters who may want to come along and heckle, hear how the Roscoe Beck V is sounding, have a pint etc...

[quote name='Beedster' post='97081' date='Dec 1 2007, 07:43 AM']Cheers Nik, yes, not a bad speaker at all. When playing them I wear a one-piece gold jumpsuit, 7-inch heels and a blond wig, an unusual look for a Reggae band Chris[/quote] Always good to stand out from the crowd though, even if it could be life-threatening!

[quote name='lwtait' post='96775' date='Nov 30 2007, 04:09 PM']does anyone have the tab to this? theres a bit behind the solo that has some cool fiddly bits in but none of the tab sites have it in. I'm going to try and work it out, but if anyone has the tab to it that'd be great. EDIT: Its OK, I worked it out now.[/quote] What a great song! Who did it; was it The Only Ones?

[quote name='paul, the' post='96471' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:01 AM']I had one of these. I've heard them bashed on BC but I loved mine. Haven't been able to play My Generation as perfectly since.[/quote] Great for the money and a pretty good copy of that 'Ric' sound..

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='95417' date='Nov 27 2007, 11:50 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Groove-5-String-Bass-UK-Active_W0QQitemZ140183143083QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-Groove-5-Stri...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] One of these was my first 5 string - superb bass. I just found the body shape wasn't to my taste.[/quote] There's another one now as well... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-5-String-Groove-Bass-Hard-Case_W0QQitemZ330194175467QQihZ014QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Status-5-String-Groo...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] A bit like buses, none for ages and then 2 at once.

[quote name='paul, the' post='96473' date='Nov 30 2007, 03:10 AM']Oh would you look at that. (just in case you missed it)[/quote] I didn't miss it but it's good to look at again!

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='96375' date='Nov 29 2007, 09:59 PM']I sort of thought about having another clearout sale, but didn't actually get around to it. I will try to sell my Les Evans, Zoot Custom fretless 5, Bass collection SB320 and Bongo 5 H/S next year I promise The pile of cases and gigbags in my spare room is ever so impressive. Not on the ceiling yet though. Peter[/quote] No need to rush... you'll only regret selling them in the end, I always do

[quote name='Merton' post='95482' date='Nov 28 2007, 09:13 AM']Indeedy - next time it shall not be the car park of Tesco's followed by the car park of a pub! (Hope the lunch was OK btw!)[/quote] Definitely! Lunch was good thanks...

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='95346' date='Nov 27 2007, 10:14 PM']It was... it's now in Italy. [/quote] Sincere commiserations WoT

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='96371' date='Nov 29 2007, 09:54 PM']I've just put the old pots back into my Lakland DJ and bugger me I can't get the control knobs back on - even using quite a bit of force. Is it possible they've shrivelled up with age or do you think it's possible they're the wrong knobs. The Gallery fitted the J-Retro I just took out so I'd be surprised if they belong to another bass. Is it time to get the Vaseline out or a hammer? Shall I warm 'em up a bit in the oven?[/quote] Difficult problem - sounds like a WD40 or Vaseline job Homer I reckon... Worried about this cut and paste though from your post: [i]"..and bugger me..knobs.. using..force..shrivelled up with age..they're the wrong knobs..time to get the Vaseline out.."[/i] I know you like your DJ4, but that's going a bit too far

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='96192' date='Nov 29 2007, 04:07 PM']Coincidence, I've got 14 basses. Sold my R1200GS this year and gave up after 37 yrs of biking. Peter[/quote] Thought you had a big bass clearout recently Peter? Or has the GAS come back even stronger this time?

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='95931' date='Nov 29 2007, 01:41 AM']My first bass was a Kay "Gibson Les Paul" shape that cost me about £50 out of my mum's catalogue! I paid for it myself from my earnings from my paper round. The action on it was terrible. The strings were about 2 inches above the neck. Maybe that excuses me all my bad habits nearly 30 years later [/quote] My first bass was a Kay bass, similar to the one you've described.. Cost £22 from Woolies in 1975 (I think) and it was pretty awful, but it got me started. Then I persuaded my Mum to buy me this Hondo Ricky from a catalogue, which I still have! This year, I've done a bit of work on it; replaced the tuners which had broken, had the neck sorted out etc, so it's vaguely playable again.. But really it's there as a memento of my first years in a proper gigging band and, more importantly, of my Mum.

[quote name='Beedster' post='95649' date='Nov 28 2007, 03:30 PM']Indeed, the Silverfox is the man. I have had the pleasure of two clandestine meets under the cover of night at Clacket Lane, and each one has been rewarded with good gear (musical I hasten to add), incisive conversation, and good humour. Defo one of the good'uns [/quote] Cheers Chris! "Defo one of the good'uns" yourself mate Am getting Clackett Lane withdrawal symptoms to be honest but haven't got anything to sell at the moment and am full up in the bass dept. so can't buy either of those two very nice P-basses you're in the process of selling..