warwickhunt

I've PM'd address and mob number to all those who've shown interest for this shindig. If I've missed anyone, I apologise, just PM me and I'll sort it out. Look forward to seeing peeps on Thursday. Oh and wear a decent T-shirt/blouse as WoT's kindly agreed to snap a few pics and possibly shoot a bit of vid for youtube.

[quote name='ironside1966' post='335243' date='Nov 24 2008, 12:56 AM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-SQUIER-by-FENDER-JAZZ-BASS-JV-SERIES-MINT_W0QQitemZ120338946036QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item120338946036&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-SQUIER-by-FENDE...A1%7C240%3A1318[/url] is this a little over priced[/quote] I thought the one that just sold at £685 was pricey. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150310448903&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=005"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=005[/url]

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='334997' date='Nov 23 2008, 05:07 PM']I suspect the list is endless.....[/quote] Me and every singer I've ever worked with... ... and if you know any of my previous bands I'm just kidding.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='334926' date='Nov 23 2008, 02:58 PM']Fascinating thread folks; I've learnt loads here I didn't know about from the early days of The Jam and about what happened subsequently so thanks for that... IMO. although Paul Weller has done loads of great stuff since The Jam days, I think he'll be most remembered for that amazing era when the band was so hugely successful. What saddens me though is that is that there must have been something very special about the chemistry between the three members of the band that made them so distictive, a bit like The Police for example. And that factor always seem to get overlooked when they fall out with each other and move onto different phases in their musical careers.[/quote] Band chemistry works in strange ways. The fractious environment of members not quite getting on can really add energy and inspire some very creative moments. Obviously the converse can be true and harmonious environments can be conducive to the creation of great music.

A near miss for me... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180305668863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=008[/url] In the end I didn't bid, so admittedly the final price may have been higher but £200 for a 12 string Hamer is pretty damn cheap. Had it been the TP model I'd have been all over it.

Just had a quick revisit to check out if feedback was ever left for this one and suddenly realised that it was won by an American TalkBasser (Gearhunter420) who regularly buys and sells (particularly MM) basses... it'll be interesting to see if this appears over on TB and what reaction there might be to its authenticity.

[quote name='Beedster' post='334638' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:01 PM']Hi John I've always run dual concentric on my P/Js, far greater flexibility than V/V/T. Electrics are easy but soldering the joints can be a bit technical. I've a pair of stacked controls with chrome knobs you can have for £30. There's some pix in the for sale forum somewhere Chris[/quote] As soon as it arrives Chris and I make a decision I'll look into that further Chris but I'm pleased to see that in theory there are no major issues with that config. [quote name='GreeneKing' post='334661' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:48 PM']John Surely if it's a P you are after then with your collection you don't need to make it more like something you already have? Just a thought.[/quote] TBH Peter you've probably hit the nail on the head but I'm after something with a more traditional 'look' (sad but true) that will fit into a band I've kicked off. If I wanted the P bass sound then a Stage I rolled onto the neck pup will just about fool 99% of the general populace down at my local pub (the other 1% being peshed bassists and they don't give a f*ck ) but you'd be amazed how many will look and expect to see old Leo's rough hewn plank paraded on stage.

Bruce Foxton was a massive influence on me in my early days on bass. Bruce using an Epi doing 'Start'. Not a good recording on YT but unmistakably his tone regardless of the fact that I wouldn't have imagined that the Epi was the bass he recorded Start with! [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3Qpi_XfDA&feature=related"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy3Qpi_XfDA&...feature=related[/url]

[quote name='Stewart' post='334427' date='Nov 22 2008, 02:40 PM']Fender made a model with two sets of P pickups - Precision Elite I think...? No problem with the concentric pots for volume contols, but doubt it's worth having two tone controls - it just shaves top off after all.[/quote] I've noted the 2 pup Elite and it's active with Lace Sensors but wondered if the Techies had any thoughts on a pair of passives. The 2 tones was simply to retain a bit of the versatility of having the 2 pups with independant tone controls as opposed to running both pups to an individual passive treble cut pot (I'd rather avoid going active ATM). The idea of a pair of dual concentric is that I can retain the original 2 hole system in the scratchplate.

[quote name='Ba55me15ter' post='334420' date='Nov 22 2008, 02:32 PM']Arse. Would've loved to make it along but I think I'm committed to seeing Skellig at the Sage that night. Jez.[/quote] I wouldn't worry, as soon as WoT or I have a big enough build up of GAS we'll organise another. Still can't believe that this started with Neil wanting to try an Eden and it's the one amp that'll NOT be there!

I'm now sorted with a P bass (MIJ) and before it even arrives I've started considering a 2nd pup in the bass. I'm considering adding a 2nd P pup in the bridge position, are there any obvious technical issues with that and is it feasible to have a pair of stacked pots so that I have a the 2 volumes on one shaft (worked independently to vary the sound or turned off/down simultaneously) and the pair of tone controls on the other? I may love the bass when it arrives but I'm punting this out there as I've almost always preferred the tone/flexibility of 2 pups in the past (and I didn't want a Jazz before you say).

[quote name='GremlinAndy' post='334309' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:33 AM']Lol Yeah, They are... Not part of the rig though. I get such bad gas. [b]A couple of those Warwicks will be very familiar to you John, no?[/b] [/quote] Oh yes... hence 'part' of my initial reaction. [quote name='steve-soar' post='334314' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:39 AM']I say, we should have a Basschat "Top Trumps" for amps, basses and other stuff and as the first player I'll start by putting my GremlinAndy bass rig card down. That has got to be the sickest rig on here.[/quote] I know Andy a bit and I've got to say that rig isn't being displayed to p*ss people off. It's an astounding collection of equipment and a rig to be proud of and with all due respect to some of the rigs that have come before on this thread, I can't see that being trumped!

PLEASE tell me those cabs behind your Schroeders aren't yours Andy!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='334238' date='Nov 22 2008, 08:10 AM']Hi all We played at new venue that's just opened up in my home village. We decided to do a charity gig to raise money for [url="http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/newcastle-campaigns/seaton-delaval-hall/"]this National Trust appeal[/url]. It's a 150 seater, and I'm happy to say we sold it out! Apparently there was enough demand to justify a second night. Maybe next time, though... We raised over £1000, which was nice. The North East's top PA company very kindly offered their services, so it sounded great. They haven't had a band on at the hall yet, so it was a bit of a shock for them when we rolled the flightcases in. ha ha. I also borrowed Mr. Warwickhunt's Aggie DB112 cabs. They sounded bloody marvellous...[/quote] I wish I could have been there... especially after receiving your text during the SC The band look in fine fettle and I look forward to hearing the full review soon. Must go, I'm now waiting for Bassoctopus to come and borrow my TF... what is it with bass players and gear.

[quote name='GremlinAndy' post='334176' date='Nov 21 2008, 11:58 PM']Some porn for you (Hopefully) The new rig. 2x21012L's + 2x1515L's (The 2 1515L's arrived today, and are yet to be heard. I'll be surprised if I can't make God tremble) Not using the Distressor yet. Only arrived last week. (The Missing piece from the rack is The Aguilar Agro which is in my Studio Rig at the moment. But something will have to go...). Basses. (Modulus VJ4, SS1, Streamer ltd 87, Thumb NT4, Thumb NT5, Thumb NT4, and my old '88 Ibanez SR1000E FB)[/quote] F... kin... ell... Nooooooooo!

[quote name='Monz' post='333712' date='Nov 21 2008, 11:09 AM']Got room for a little un from Yorkshire Might not be able to get there for the kick off but deffo there for 7.30 ish my gear is in the sig[/quote] No worries about arriving late but I do have to stress that kicking out time will have to be 21:00. I'll PM folks my Mobile number and the address/post code after the weekend then I can hit everybody with the same mail-shot rather than loads of random PMs

[quote name='jacko' post='333601' date='Nov 21 2008, 07:44 AM']Just wondering whereabouts in Blyth the rehearsal rooms are? When I lived at home (left in 84) we practised in St Mary's church hall or the old 1st blyth scout hut before they bulldozed that whole area to make way for the keel row car park. I can let you know next time 'm coming down to see the folks and I could bring my navigator / qsc rig down for you to try out - you'd need your own speakers though. Can't make it next week sadly - gigging in edinburgh.[/quote] The MyBigBedroom rehearsal rooms are in a unit on The Kitty Brewster Trading Est. but the bash will be at my workplace as it'll accommodate the gear and numbers better. We'll try and give a bit more notice for the next shindig, though they aren't HUGE big events just mates getting together to try stuff out.

Here's a novel idea (and you owe me 50% of whatever savings you now make )... don't use one! For 'some' people a compressor (or limiter) is a must but TBH for many of us it's something else to f*ck about with that may well suck some of our tone. (IMHO of course ) I do speak as one who has had compressors (built in and racked) some of which have cost small fortunes (I used one for live work out of the studio that I worked in and it was the biz) and I actually found that for my style of playing it robbed me of some of the subtleties and variations in dynamics that I needed. I'm not talking Jazz quartet either; rock/punk/funk/covers you name it! I wouldn't thank you if you gave me one now. <edit> and before you say anything, the limiter in my Thunderfunk has been tried, tested, switched out and then left well alone!

[quote name='~tl' post='333374' date='Nov 20 2008, 08:04 PM']How about a G.B. Shuttle 3.0? They're around the £350 mark, light and should look the part on top of that cab... [url="http://genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2262&sid=610&cid=95"]http://genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=226...=610&cid=95[/url][/quote] Look up there ^ he got the Aggie head.

[quote name='chris_b' post='333355' date='Nov 20 2008, 07:34 PM']That should sound very good ([b]bit more than £300, though!![/b]) but I wouldn't worry about the tweed rack just yet. Me? I'd start saving for the second DB112![/quote] +1

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='332493' date='Nov 19 2008, 06:08 PM']Thanks for kind words. Both look good. Thing is, they both seem to be (on paper) too powerful for my cab. Am thinking about maybe a Freddy Krueger.Any more thoughts? Cheers [/quote] [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='332525' date='Nov 19 2008, 06:33 PM'] Well that told me. I thought that it's supposed to be like hi-fi (ie200watt amp-3oo watt cab/either 4 or 8 ohms .) It's the ohm bit that's the confusing thing[attachment=16139:Image041.jpg][/quote] There's loads of info on the site Wiki re. power ratings and ohmages. A quick search on the site in general will reveal that amps and cabs of differing powers can be mixed just use your ears, if it sounds sh*t turn it down. I use a 550w amp into a single DB112 @ rehearsals and I use a pair for gigging and I've no qualms or worries what-so-ever.