PaulWarning

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1509040923' post='3396275'] To me, tort only looks good against white. I've gone for gold based on this MIM currently in Bass Direct: [/quote]bloody hell I've gone colour blind, that looks white to me

IMO the only colour tort looks good on is white, gold looks good on bugger all, on black it's got to black or white, funnily enough I've just this very afternoon changed my white pickguard for a black one on my black P bass, being cack handed though its a rose wood neck, lefty maple necks are like rocking horse sh*t, more's the pity

[quote name='Painy' timestamp='1508972360' post='3395799'] For me the the built in SMX compressor is the star of the Trace Elliot show so I'd be looking at something in that range (What am I saying? I actually have one in that range ) As far as the weight goes, the combos are often a bit of a back breaker but my AH350SMX head is perfectly manageable and if it's a short walk into the venue from my car I'll often take it in one hand with a bass in the other so not that bad at all (and I'm not a big guy). The weight is definitely worth it for that Trace sound IMHO. [/quote]I've got an SMX GP12 head, and compressor hardly does anything at all (and the valve preamp) beginning to think it must be faulty, great amps though, I've also got a series 6 GP12 and there's not a lot of difference between that and the SMX with the presets not engaged

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1509004024' post='3395869'] Are you certain there are no bass players out there who never stop practising their slap chops through every minor break in the action? Thankfully we don't get to meet them too often. [/quote]I keep meaning to go on Guitarchat, if there is one, to find out what they say about bass players

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1508969875' post='3395776'] Sounds dangerously close to that guy who practices ear splitting solos while rest of the band is trying to discuss song arrangements, presumably because he's already decided what he's going to do in that song. [/quote]drummers do that too

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1508886775' post='3395208'] When I got my Shuker JJB, Jon set it up the same as JJ has his & I was expecting it to be High . I've also had a go on one of Mr Kings Alembics & I was surprised how high that action was . [/quote]so how high was the Shuker?

I watched the first 4 episodes in a about 30 minutes last night made me thoroughly depressed, either I'm too old to appropriate new music or new music is crap, either way it's not good, were those new songs from Morrissey and Liam Gallagher really that bad or was it just me?

I very rarely stray beyond the 5th fret, so string height at the 17th fret doesn't make a lot of difference anyway

there's a similar thread running at the moment that might be handy http://basschat.co.uk/topic/313669-zoom-b1on-quality-effects-alternatives/page__fromsearch__1

[quote name='42Hz' timestamp='1508711548' post='3394002'] I have no real good tool for measuring. I set the height using a calibrated match that I have ground to appr. 2mm and then increase/lower depending on buzzyness with a slight relief of the neck. The E-string of my basses (all 4 string) will at 17th position normally be 2-3 mm. Highest on the 30" scale bass. If I get carried away when playing, plucking the string will be accompanied by a small single "clack" from the frets which is mostly audible with full open tone control if. To my ears a too low action is not good for slap. So I am probably mainstream. I like low action but when I play I don't think that I would really bother that much if the string height was 3mm on all my basses. What matters most is that the string height at 1st fret is right. [/quote]I used to struggle to measure string height, till I discovered putting the steel rule behind the string instead of in front of it made things a lot easier doh!!! oh yeah and a magnifying glass is a must as well

I've recently tinkered with my string height on my Precision, thought I might fancy a bit of fret buzz, so lowered it to 2mm at the 17th fret, quickly put it back to about 2.5mm, get a bit of fret buzz if I get a bit enthusiastic with the pick but nothing silly, who'd have thought Fender know what they're doing

from the comments on here sounds like Fender ought to make a P bass with a Jazz neck again, I have seen one but it was a 1970's model

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1508408790' post='3391964'] Jools was on the news this morning announcing a collaboration and tour with José Feliciano. He was saying that they hit it off after Jose appeared on [i]Later.[/i] The small bit of playing that I heard was dominated by piano. I don't think I'll be pursuing that one despite Jose's excellent reputation. [url="https://www.list.co.uk/article/95670-jools-holland-teams-up-with-jose-feliciano-for-new-lp/"]https://www.list.co....ano-for-new-lp/[/url] [/quote]good God, that's the stuff of nightmares, listening to that would worse than being water boarded

I use one all the time but just for varying degrees of overdrive, the EQ and built in tuner, never had any build quality issues and at £45 it's a steal

any bass that's right handed seriously never got on with a Stingray I had, wanted to, lovely looking instrument but could never get the sound I wanted. On the subject of Rickenbackers, never a fan, clackerty clack, I heard one at Butlins the other week, Duncan Reid (ex The Boys) was playing one and he got a lovely low mid tone out of it that cut right through the mix, I was amazed

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1508312844' post='3391199'] Actually so long as one or more members is taking care of the non-musical sides of the band during the week, an originals band is perfectly OK being "weekend warriors" as that is when all the decent gigs are on. From experience unless your band is capable of filling a 200+ size venue anywhere in the country (or is on tour with a band who is) there is absolutely no point in playing other than at the weekend. Perhaps Thursday and Sunday can be considered given the right venue and other acts on the bill, but the rest of the week forget it. What originals bands do need to do is promote the hell out of themselves at every opportunity and be prepared to travel to get the worthwhile gigs and realise that there is more to being in a band than a ability to play the songs they have written. If you can't put on an entertaining and memorable performance at the same time, then there is little point unless you are doing it simply as a hobby for your own musical satisfaction (although that last point also applies to covers bands). [/quote]you're absolutely right, which is why, in general it's a young mans game, they have the energy and lack of other commitments to travel all over the country sleeping on floors and in the back of vans to try to get there music out there and even after doing that for a few years the success rate is very low

just sold mine, never quite sure about it, got a bit ratterly at volume and had to have the speakers replaced, luckily it had extended warranty on it, it was a bit too clean for my tastes I've moved on to a Trace Elliot head with Fender V2 speaker cabs, I know the Rumble is light but found it a bit cumbersome with just a top grab handle, it swung around a lot, but yeah good value for money it it's your thing

it's piece of piss writing your own songs, now writing good songs is an entirely different kettle of fish, trouble is the person that writes them hasn't got a very good idea if they're any good or not, as one of my muso friends once put it, "most singer songwriters aren't"

the idea behind these events is good, if done correctly, gives the holiday camps extra venue during the off season, just been to Butlins alternative weekend (punk really) top names in the genre and tickets from £90 for the weekend, the place was full up, everybody happy. but it seems that this one is being done on the cheap, it won;t be a good outcome me thinks, oh btw Butlins have an introductory stage and if I understand correctly the bands get £100 for playing but no weekend accommodation just get in for the day they are playing.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1508169598' post='3390222'] Ever the sceptic, but I would be stunned if all of these bands were performing for free: FRIDAY 7.00 - 8.00 BRAVER THAN FICTION 8.30 - 9.30 REECE 10 - CLOSE SYKKO DOLLS SATURDAY 12 15 PM - 1.00 ETHYFIELD 1.20 - 2.05 QUORUM 2.25 – 3.10 LITTERMOUTH 3.30 - 4.15 FALL FROM PERFECTION 4.35 – 5.20 NO GLORY 5.40 – 6.40 EVYLTYDE 7.00 - 8.00 WHITE COAST REBELS 8.20 - 9.30 ARAMANTUS 10.15 - CLOSE WHITESNAKE UK SUNDAY 1.30- 2.15 LANDSPEEDER 2.35 - 3.20 JETBLACK 3 3.40 - 4.25 FALLING APART 4.45- 5.30 BLACK TREE SUNS 5.50- 6.50 REPAIR TO RUIN 7.10 - 8.10 THE LOVED AND LOST 8.30 - 9.30 KING OF SOULS 10 - CLOSE HOLLOWSTAR That was posted today, but this remains on the home page.... 'Growing from strength to strength each year we are fastly becoming one of Devons biggest charity festivals and attracting some very generous sponsers along the way.' I may be reading a little too much into this, but going by some of the band names, I doubt they are doing it for exposure so they get a few wedding gigs next year. Sounds like promoters chancing their arm trying to get a cheap line-up filler to me. [/quote]most of them will be, Whitesnake UK will be getting something maybe Hollowstar not heard of them though, but looking at the line up there won't be many there so a waste of time playing for free for these events to succeed they need a few headliners to draw people in not just a Whitesnake tribute.

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1508156820' post='3390100'] Normally I'd avoid it, but if you can negotiate free food, free drinks and want to see the headliners why not? [/quote]yep, and not far to travel, I get awful fuel consumption towing my caravan We have got quite a few paying gigs because of doing the local Rock and Bike festival, so even if you're a covers band it can be worthwhile, speculate to accumulate and all that

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1508148171' post='3390008'] Ah yes, [i]Exposure[/i], that well-known alternative currency. As accepted by supermarkets, petrol stations and gas/electricity/water suppliers worldwide. [/quote]they spend a fortune on advertising to get exposure

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1508147114' post='3390003'] That's a little different, [b]you[/b] usually have to pay to support major artists, and it would potentially be good exposure, rather than playing a holiday camp in the off-peak season. [/quote]it was an exaggerated example to make a point but if you're a relatively unknown originals band you have to take opportunities to get your name out there and playing festivals, and even smallish ones is one way of doing it, chances are you'll get to play in front of a lot more people than you do down the Dog and Duck on a Wednesday night

yep another play for free argument, there's no right or wrong just how you feel about it, and as Lozz says there's always exposure and merch sales especially if you're an originals band. I bet if a support slot with a major artist came up with no payment most on here would jump at it

[quote name='NoRhino' timestamp='1508102480' post='3389814'] Do people know it? Can they dance to it? Two yesses and it's in. [/quote]do they like to sing a long to it, blokes don't normally dance unless they're on the pull, but enjoy shouting woho to down in the tube station