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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.......

[quote name='Shockwave' post='277861' date='Sep 5 2008, 02:31 PM']Next would be the Sterling, However i am a tall thin guy (6,3) And i am worried it would look like a toy on me. However i do have a bad back so a lightweight bass would be ideal. I would like a rosewood board to get some variation, The Bongo and SR4 have one, But the Sterling has a maple board.[/quote] You're welcome to come round and pose in the mirror with my Sterling if yer likes. If it helps, I'm a short, stocky guy and my main reason for buying a Sterling was because the Stingray felt like playing a coffee table. Dave

I think it's a 310 from the original series. It's basically the same as the 301 (which I have) but the active electronics would make it a 310. If you remove the control cavity plate, there should be a serial number on a sticker somewhere inside the cavity. Nice score - they're lovely basses. Dave

[quote name='BassManKev' post='262288' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:45 AM']nice bass dude! is that sparkle paint or just metallic? if its a sparkle what colour is it? looks like metallic blue pearl but i could be wrong...[/quote] Cheers Kev. You're right, it's metallic blue pearl but when I bought it I think they called it electric blue or just blue pearl. This was back in the day when they only offered Sterlings in five or six colours.

I play gigs without a drummer all the time. I find it helps to approach the songs with a 'camp fire' type mentality i.e. how would you play them if you were just sitting and jamming round a fire? Slowing things down a bit will help as will persuading your guitarist not to use all the effects and gubbins he normally uses. If possible have him play an acoustic as it'll slow him down a bit and encourage a more stripped back and rhythmic playing style. Finally, don't feel you have to play the songs the way you normally play them; open up, relax and have a bit of fun - I reckon an acoustic Sweet Child would suit a gentle swing beat..... Dave