Count Bassy

[quote name='phil.c60' timestamp='1505632374' post='3373194'] Have you seen the THR10 that's popped up this morning in the for sale section? And no, it'snot mine or anyone's I know! [/quote] No I haven't and can't seem to find it !

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1505731225' post='3373783'] Where are you going in France? If it's near me, I'll lend you a little combo. [/quote] A very generous offer. I'll be down in the Pont De Gard area.

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1505718072' post='3373671'] You're going off topic. What we are talking about here is whether it's acceptable for dancers, or other performers, to be harassed for the way they look while they work, despite having no choice in the matter. The answer is no, and there's absolutely no need to mention the F-word (Feminist), as the problem isn't confined to female performers. [/quote] However, if someone has strong objections to being ogled or having lewd comments made, then becoming a dancer where they have to wear what they're told would seem to be a strange career choice. As with lots of these things there is always the option to say no.

I thought that Ebony fell under Cites restrictions, but what that means in terms of selling stuff within the EU I have no idea.

Didn't we have a thread recently about female audience members ogling, even 'stalking', male band members? Is that OK?

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505483104' post='3372282'] Check on ebay for a cheap combo, use it then sell it to a local shop/bar when you're ready to leave? [/quote] It might actually end up bieng left in the flat/house as it belongs to a family member.

Mmmm AER Amp one : Looks a brilliant bit of key, but still a bit big and heavy. Tempting at a mere £1400 though! - I might go for two! . Ashdown 8 x ?? : looks good - could probably pack all my clothes, bass and probaly my wife inside that. Fender Rumble 15 : Good price but still a bit big & heavy. Micro Cube : Getting more like it size wise (probably just on the limit), Lots of features, (possibly too many). Blackstar Fly 3 : Very cheap and [b]tiny[/b], but not convinced how it would sound. Very basic controls. Possibly gone too far down the small route?. Does anyone have any experience of these?? Still open to further suggestions

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1505470589' post='3372122'] I can only imagine how cross I would be turning up at my holiday let flat only to find the couple in the flat next door are playing bass and saxophone. [/quote] Calling it a flat was probably doing it a dis-service. It's actually more of a house, effectivley detached on one side, and about 400 years old with solid stone walls. If it was a modern holiday type flat then I'd totally agree with you. MInd you - I can understand people objecting to the saxophone, but surely not the bass?

I'm off for a holiday in France in a month or so, going on the train and stopping in a flat. Thought I'd take a bass with me and a small combo (so I can play along with my good lady on Saxophone). Don't need anything very powerful, but something that sounds OK. Basic tone controls will suffice. Anyone got any suggestions as to what might suit, bearing in mind that I'll also have a bag of clothes & stuff (and a bass) to carry. Cheap is also good! Thanks in advance for any ideas.

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1505118657' post='3369512'] Alfasud's weren't real Alfa's and, man, you must be old, even older than me... ;-) What about AER amps, are these the Rolls Royce of amps ? [/quote] But they did have the wonderful horizontally opposed engine.

If the weight of a bass, which after all is not very much, is causing you problems then I suspect that the problem is more to do with posture than with the weight of the bass. (IMHO of course) Ah - beaten to it by a a few hours.

Saw him at the Robin 2 a few years ago. Brilliant still had it all.

[quote name='lownote12' timestamp='1504435649' post='3364776'] yes but which glasses do I use?and even they're no use if the stage is half dark. [/quote] Actually areal problem for me - if I don't wear my glasses then I can focus on the fret board nicely when required (Yeah, I know I shouldn't have to), but can't readthe set list, which is on the floor (even printed A3) - and vice-versa.

[sub]What's the point of any gear if you never take it out?[/sub]

I don't have one, but if I did then yes I would. It's what the instrument's for. I do have 1870's concertina which I gig whenever I get the chance (not very often as I'm not very good).

Fabric or Metal Grill? I prefer the grill look. You may prefer the fabric look - after all your are perfectly within your rights to be wrong!

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1501148368' post='3342792'] Class H is just the latest class to be defined. It is an improvement on Class G. Classes E and F are not useful for Audio Audio Classes are A,B, AB, D,G and H. The reason Class D amps switching amps but are not digital. Audio in the digital world is sampled and in Class D the audio is modulated. It is really more akin to a power modem. [/quote] Ah, I always thought that Class H preceded class D, based on when the the Marshall DBS series was around, but I guess not.

As per the thread title my LM3 has suddenly stopped powering up. No LEDs. No fan. No sound. However, no smoke, and no popping noises either. I've check that power cable is OK, and that the external fuse is OK. Anyone got any ideas as to where to look next. Are there known failure modes for these things? Will look inside it tomorrow if I can. Thanks in advance.

Did I miss something in the Anderton's shootout, or was there no mention of what strings each was strung with. Did they fit the same to all, or were they all "as shipped".

No room for blues or any other genres because that survey already totals 103%!!

Take your lined fretless - Close your eyes - Ta Da! instant unlined fretless.

Might be worth checking what the switch does in it's middle position. ie is it ON-OFF-ON or ON-ON-ON, befor you buy.

Surely the 'Perfect' tone will depend on the song you are playing? Ie there is no such sing as a single 'perfect' tone.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1499849283' post='3333992'] You don't need much of a shim to create a significant change in the neck angle. [/quote] Yes, Shim it to change the angle rather than to raise the whole thing.

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1499928305' post='3334508'] that is great for you, but surely that is stupid business sense. Replacing a second hand unit with a brand new one? No wonder their stuff is so expensive lol. I have three Fenders and I'd rather they knock a few hundred off the price and stop doing these stupid deals. [/quote] But the reputation they get for customer care and service will more than make up for it (I'd hope).