Paul S

Only if it is you that I hear with the crap playing, not me. Love that emoticon btw, never looked at the expanded list before!

There some great covers on that Metallica album! I like their version of Queen's Stone Cold Crazy. Can we include people covering thier own numbers - one of the best I have heard recently is Tom Jones singing Delilah mariachi style at the Jubilee concert. Brilliant. [url="http://youtu.be/5gXEnYrPrMI"]http://youtu.be/5gXEnYrPrMI[/url]

Our singer usually says at some point during the gig 'if you have any requests let us know. If it is on our list, we'll play it' which usually gets a titter and the message across. I don't get the whole 'the crowd are paying so you should play what they ask' thing. You've only got to read the threads on here to see how diverse music is and it is totally unrealistic imo to expect a band to be able to play *anything*. We play what we play, based on what we are capable of playing to a decent enough standard. We aren't professional musos, just a bunch of middle aged guys having a laugh who just happen to make a lot of people happy when they come to see us. As far as I can see the whole pub band thing is pretty Darwinian and if people didn't like what we do we wouldn't get booked again.

Pink Turtle do jazz and swing version of rock classics, here is 'Smoke on the Water' [url="http://youtu.be/OeQ2GgGivPo"]http://youtu.be/OeQ2GgGivPo[/url]

Taking of Hendrix covers, this a great version of what I consider to be a really weak original - Freedom, covered by Steve Lukather [url="http://youtu.be/jOmgg-1B85A"]http://youtu.be/jOmgg-1B85A[/url]

Indeed, if you were to have typed the word 'cables' into the search box, predictive text would have written 'OBBM'. If you are particularly good at soldering, or it is a skill you want to learn or practice, it is possible to make decent ones with quality components. I did for a while but have now seen sense. Off the peg IME you simply cannot get better for the money and the service is second to none.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1342982550' post='1743439'] Next time you're in the Essex Arms (know it well) see how you get on with just the Midget, I think you'll be surprised. Having an almost identical set up (mines a 900) I now regard a Compact AND Midget to be overkill for anything less than Glastonbury. [/quote] I will most certainly do that. We are there fairly regularly so I will get a chance to use the Midget then the Compact - as you say, seems silly to take both. Generally, as a stand alone I prefer the Compact but when I tried the Streamliner at home to find some settings I used just the Midget (Mrs S was out, neighbours on holiday!) and it sounded great. Rehearsing with the heavy rock band tomorrow night so will get to try it out with the Midget there, too.

I very recently bought a Streamliner 600 on here and gigged with it last night for the first time. Stack was a BF Compact + Midget (so full 4 ohms) + isolation mat on a raised wooden stage (Essex Arms in Brentwood if anyone knows it). Smallish venue, will take 100 at a squeeze but sadly not many folks there last night (shame as we played quite well!). Band plays lightweight party pop rock - standard pub fare - with a loud drummer. Active bass - Fender Precision Lyte with J. East pre-amp - this has a resonably low output compared to some of my basses, it has to be said. Anyway, back to the amp - I hadn't had much time to investigate what the possibilities are so I kept it simple - I had the gain engaged, most of the controls at 12 o'clock except I favour a mid scoop. By the time we'd finished sound checking the master volume was barely off the starting point - maybe 9 o'clock. *Huge* amount to spare, can't see ever needing 900W. Have to say I absolutely loved the tone. Compared to my TC Electronic Classic 450, which I do like, it has more definition and more natural warmth from that tube preamp. Looking forward to giving it some welly with my heavy rock band - I'll try upping the gain and the mids a bit more. But I think the Classic 450 is going to be relegated to 'back up' now!

Bought a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 from Martin in a supersmooth transaction. Good comms, amp arrived well packaged, delivered next day, very pleased. Thanks!!

Might be a daft question but why not have the transmitter attached to your belt/in your pocket/whatever using your choice from any of the things discussed below. Then all you need to do is unplug the bass and plug in the new one. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180995-line-6-transmitter-strap-holder/page__p__1732789__hl__line%206%20transmitter%20holder__fromsearch__1#entry1732789"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180995-line-6-transmitter-strap-holder/page__p__1732789__hl__line%206%20transmitter%20holder__fromsearch__1#entry1732789[/url],

Pretty well all our set lists have already been put up. One of my bands does 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' based on a version by Hall and Oates. Starts off slow, everyone sings along or dances, then it takes everyone by surprise when it suddenly rocks along a bit. Really goes down well and is nice to play. Heres the Hall and Oates one. [url="http://youtu.be/Fzh1IMhdMOo"]http://youtu.be/Fzh1IMhdMOo[/url]

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1342168475' post='1730560'] Anyway, Bill seemed pretty good to me when I saw him a few years ago with the Rhythm Kings - a bunch of great musicians at the top of their game having a great time with some great songs. Why can't people not just revel in enjoying the music? [/quote] +1. I've seen them a few times, they always play locally when they tour. Great mix of music, played briliantly. Albert Lee is a superstar!!

[quote name='Walker' timestamp='1342009229' post='1727903'] I use one of the LowePro Rezo 20 camera cases. Perfect fit and 4 quid from Amazon [/quote] Great tip! I have just bought a Line6 unit and have one of these camera cases already - didn't think to use it but absolutely spot on! Incidentally - the Maplin small flight case [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/small-flight-case-222024"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/small-flight-case-222024[/url] is pretty much an exact fit for the Line 6 G50 and all its snugly fitted packaging - drops straight in from its original box (with a small surplus on the side). A little extra padding on top or underneath makes it perfect.

Hi Russ I don't know where in Essex you are based but I use a guy called Chris Cutmore for most of my more technical stuff. He lives in Thundersley and if local he will collect and drop off free of charge. He also charges so little for his work it is barely worth doing it myslef unless I want to practice something! If this is appropriate PM me and I'll gladly pass on his details. Cheers Paul

Jeff just bought the Timewarp Fender Precision I was selling on behalf of a friend. Straightforward transaction, nice friendly chap! Enjoy the bass!

Brilliant - thanks for the input! I am a lot clearer now. Just need some cash!

All good stuff then. Thanks again. Another question about watts/driving cabs/headroom etc - I currently use a TC Electronic Classic 450, which I like a lot. Volume-wise I have never had to play beyond 11 o'clock into 4ohms so feel I have all the power I need with that kind of head. With regard to driving the cabs with a more powerful amp, would there be any advantages/disadvantages in getting, say, the Shuttle 9.2 model but playing at lower volume setting on the amp, as opposed to a 6.2 which I am sure would be perfectly loud enough for my puroses?

What does the Shuttle .2 bring to the party that the original lacks?

Thank you! Having spent 20 mins enjoying those vids, would it be fair to say the main differences are simpler controls for the Streamliner and more colour to the tone. 900W versions give more bottom because they aren't designed to be treamed with smaller cabs? I have a Barefaced Compact + Midget so guess the 900W wouldn't be too much.

I very much liked the GB Shuttle 6 when I tried it and am considering getting a GB of some description to give me a choice of amp/back up as . But frankly the different ranges and models confuse the hell out of me. Can anyone outline, preferably in words of one syllable or less, what the main pros and cons are of these different ranges? Also, it seems the 900W versions are more popular, but I don't understand why. And, finally, what are the improvements of the newer .2 models. ta!

That Planet Waves Mini-headstock jobbie looks great - just ordered one! Thanks for that link Mr D.

I've never used a Gator but, having bought a Hiscox, never seen the need to try. I usually weigh around 100kg +/- and have been known to stand in the middle of my Hiscox case with bass inside just to prove a point.