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There's always Reverb. OK, it's not exactly inspiring but a beginner friend of mine recently bought one of those Squire starter packs and it's not a bad deal for the money. I'd suggest he stays well away from Rickaxxe, unless Eugene is working.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='299377' date='Oct 4 2008, 01:24 PM']here's mine: Genz Benz Shuttle with an EBS Neo212 that weighs about 24kg.[/quote] Now that's the sort of rig that gets sand kicked in its face by a gang of Hartke 410s and then goes all Bruce Lee on their asses....

We had a fantastic gig the other night. After a series of gigs at 'proper' venues, all of which disappointed in one way or another (usually crap sound/sound guy failing to show/equipment problems/'attitude' from other bands, etc), we played a little open mic session as 'special guests' for a promoter friend. We weren't especially looking forward to it as we hadn't heard great things about the pub. Anyway, we decided to travel light and didn't take any backline as we assumed the PA would be sh1te anyway and we were planning to go on, play a 30 minute set and then get the hell out of Dodge. We get there, find out there's a wee PA and no monitoring so we just plug in, twiddle the knobs til we get the sound we normally have at rehearsals and off we go..... and play a blinder. The acoustics of the room just seemed to suit our sound and we could hear everything - we were able to really use the dynamics of our songs to fire things up, bounce ideas off each other and just indulge in the sheer joy of playing music. Then we had a couple of pints and went home. Not too shabby!

I've just installed a set of Sunbeams and they have neither silked ends or coloured balls. Nice strings though - a touch warmer and fuller sounding than Ernie Ball nickel Slinkys.

I'd recommend the Takamine EG512 as well - best bass out there in its price range. Or, if money isn't an issue - one of [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/takamine_tb10.htm"]these[/url] Edit - just noticed there's an EG512 in the 'for sale' forum. Nice price too.

Stentor have a good reputation as decent quality cheap basses so I'd say go for it, especially with a mic and preamp thrown in.

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='311844' date='Oct 22 2008, 10:04 AM']The trouble with this music (and a lot of genres) is that its limited to its lyrical content. When I'm jamming on by bass or guitar, the tune often dictates the lyrics. If I was a Christian, I'd get p1ssed off trying to cram references to God, Jesus a burning bush and feet washing into my songs. It's a bit like a metal songs which, as we all know, can only contain lyrics about sh1tting on gravestones and sacrificial self-harming.[/quote] Would the person who has taken over TBBC's profile please give it back to him? All this reasoned debate is giving me the creeps. You make a good point about lyrical content though. Back in the mid 90s I loved the band Live and their 'Throwing Copper' album is still one of my all time favourites. They were always a 'spiritual' band, although not specifically Christian, but as the grunge thing became less popular, they aligned themselves more and more with the Christian rock scene to the point where their songs became more and more preachy and the music became something to hang the words from.

Sigur Ros in Bristol in two weeks time. Can't f***ing wait!

Any one of my basses is worth more than my car (a slightly 'foxed' and thoroughly badgered Saxo). Just filling up the petrol tank significantly adds to its' value.

[quote name='steviedee' post='308516' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:34 PM']Is it the these? [url="http://scotthinds.tripod.com/"]Scott Hinds vids[/url][/quote] That's the badger.

There's loads of examples on [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=54bz5yqN2IA"]youtube[/url]. There's also a series of lessons but I can't find the link at the moment...

I use Thomastik nylon core acoustic bass bronzey ones. Lovely and warm with just the right amount of top end . Not everyone gets on with the very flexible feel though.

I put a set of those skinny wee Rotosounds on a friends' Jaydee MK model for a funk session and they sounded the dog's danglies. It's amazing how much difference there was between those and the 45-105 set that where previously on there. I'd definitley go light guage for fingerstyle funk in the future.

Hey Steve. My spare amp is a Hartke 3500 - I can bring it with me on Saturday if you want to hear one in action. Dave

So [i]that's[/i] where the parts for the Iraqui super gun went...

Markbass LMII 2x BFM Omni10.5 cabs The cabs weigh about 23lbs each and the LMII is only slightly heavier than a gnats pube. The whole rig weighs less than my previous 1x15 cab on it's own and goes a whole lot louder.

Try the Thomastik acoustic bass strings - very mellow but with just the right ammount of top end zing.

Promise that you'll bring twenty mates who are heavy (but polite) drinkers.

If you've already played a decent DB then you'll befinitley be disappointed with a £400 plywood box. I haven't played a Dean Pace but I've heard them at gigs and TBH, they just sound like a fretless bass so I personally don't really se the point of them. What in particular didn't you like about the Stagg? The next step up is the Aria EUB or the NS Wav which, playability wise, aren't much different from the Stagg though they probably sound better . After that it's the Eminence or Yamaha EUBs but you're looking at £1.5K for those. In the same price range you could get one of the Christopher or similar Chinese made carved top DBs from Thomann - they're suposed to be pretty good for the money.

It depends on what you wan to do with it. Might be OK for slapping but for anything else it's proably pretty firewood. Sorry.... Like everything else in the world, you get what you pay for. At that price it'll be made of plywood (and probably not even a nice laminate but actual plywood), it won't have a particularly good tone and bits will probably start dropping off it relatively soon. If you're after a cheap acoustic double bass, then you should really be looking at the £1-2K price bracket for something that will actually have been built to sound good. If you've ony got £300 and want to get into DB, then I'd get a Stag EUB - it'll sound better. IMHO of course! Dave

Gar!! Avast!! I was forgettin' t'was talk like a pirate day today. I reckon it be down to all the sucrvy land lubbin' dogs in these here parts that talk like a pirate all year round.

I'm using a pair of Bill Fitzmaurice Omni 10.5s (or just one for quieter gigs) and they're just perfect. Of course you have to build them youself, unless you know someone who's a bit handy with a circular saw. If you want shop bought, I'd have a look at the Aguilar GS series 12" cabs or the Genz Benz 12" neo cabs. Both sounded great when I tried them with my electric upright.

Try Bob Gollihurs' site - a mine of double bass information [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/faq/1-STRINGS_CHANGING_STRINGS_ON_YOUR_UPRIGHT_BASS.html"]String changing[/url]

3 in me jazz/soul trio. I've almost always been in three piece bands - there's just something about the chemistry you get. Plus, it's easier to organise rehearsals.

The 25th is my other half's birthday. Arse. I'm sure she won't mind.......