Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1202316' date='Apr 17 2011, 01:56 AM']My dog's been ill (kennel cough which has got worse and the vets now suspect pneumonia after finding fluid in his lungs, he should apparently be alright, but he's not very happy), my dad's estate car's broken down, which screws everything up with transport because it means I'm stuck with my huge stack and tiny Fiesta instead of using his car, we had single release gig where after messing about trying to sort a video for it, we decided to do it live, so were relying on a good turn out but found out the venue hadn't promoted it at all, we got up on stage then realised there'd been a miscommunication between our singer/guitarist and roadie so after a carefully planned intro track we all ran on stage and none of the guitarist's gear had been set up, the only thing on stage of his was his amp. But The crowd was awesome, the place was rammed, everyone had a great time, the support bands were excellent, the video should be excellent. I honestly don't think I've ever played such a fun gig! We ended up playing for almost an hour and a half just through getting carried away and being called back for encores! It's amazing how a day can turn around. I'm really looking forwards to our tour now! Sorry for the over-use of commas, but it's been a long day and I'm exhausted. My mind's focusing on sleep at the moment, not grammar. [/quote] Sometimes the gigs that have everything going against them turn out to be the best, and there's nothing like a great gig to stoke the fires of enthusiasm again! Hope the dog gets better soon.

A few years back I went on the hunt for one of those Epiphone EB basses, with the big neck humbucker, purely in tribute to Felix (I never did find one). Love the guy's playing and monstrous tone. Never buy your wife a gun! RIP Felix.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1201432' date='Apr 16 2011, 01:41 AM']I don't think it looks that odd (apart from being short a string), I know what you mean though. I assume you mean this one. [/quote] It wasn't that one, but similar - it had one pickup and didn't have the 'road-worn' finish. I just think the body needs re-shaping a little on the lower cutaway to let you get to the upper frets.

I like that blue California P, somewhere in the middle-left. Edit: Just noticed how far the neck runs into the body! Just looks odd now!

[quote name='4 Strings' post='1198877' date='Apr 13 2011, 11:01 PM']Didn't he use Jazz basses early on (My Generation is on a Jazz) before Precisions.[/quote] His first 'proper' bass was a Fender P, he sold it after Daltrey insisted it was responsible for blowing up PA speakers. It seems he dabbled with quite a few different basses around '64/'65, including the Dano and the Jazz, but seemed to settle on a P bass, in particular the slab bodied monster, and used a variation on it up until Who's Next, when he switched to Thunderbirds.

My two cents. I don't think it's right to use BCer's real names in these threads, even if in praise. The chap in question has chosen to be known as 'Geester' on here, so that is what he must be known as. He may be cool with revealing his true identity to one and all, but that must be his choosing. I think the OP should go back to the start and edit as appropriate. Incidentally, I did a deal on here a few months back with Oldman, and I can't fault him for the thoroughness and detail of our communications at all.

It's been a few years since I have played the Fenton, but I don't recall ever being DId at all - mind you my backline then was a 600w head and a 4x10, so it probably wasn't necessary in that room. If I used a smaller combo they probably would have done. It's a giggle, that place - you have to get your gear up a rickety fire escape at the back. And it tends to rain when we play there.

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='1194014' date='Apr 9 2011, 07:37 PM']That would have been John's 'Fender-bird' hybrid bass[/quote] The Fenderbirds had Thunderbird style bodies. The one in the Who Are You vid is generally known as an Explorerbird. It still has the Fender Precision neck, and Gibson guts, so it's basically the same bass only with a different body shape.

[quote name='eude' post='1191820' date='Apr 7 2011, 03:18 PM'][url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/musikmesse-2011-bassist-steve-bailey-joins-the-warwick-roster-414896"]http://www.musicradar.com/news/bass/musikm...k-roster-414896[/url] Lovely looking bass too, quite a departure from some of the more recent signature basses they've done, plus I think it's good for Warwick to diversify a little artist-wise too. Eude[/quote] It looks a bit like one of those Zons from a few years back, the retro throwbacks or something.

It's an uncontrollable impulse for me, I have to check out the gear onstage! I don't imagine I'm particularly subtle about it either. I rarely engage anyone in conversation though unless absolutely neccessary - for example, I saw a covers band in a pub once, the bass player had a Phil Jones head and cab, something I had never seen outside of a magazine. He also had a charming seafoam green Jazz with a Status neck. If it's a band we have gigged with before, I always tend to remember what the bassist played. I'm rubbish with names, but I'll remember their bass!

[quote name='ingenius' post='1186130' date='Apr 2 2011, 08:00 PM']Guys, just picked up a 1997 De-armond starfire Bass in cherry red, a quick clean and set up with new strings and its lovely. Question : the Pickups still have like a rubber / plastic cover on them.. is this normal or can it come of ?? WTF is it for ? to stop them going rusty with sweat ?? thanks in advance and regards Keith M[/quote] I don't know but mine had the covers too, like two flaps of very thin transparent plastic over each pickup. I just left them as they were. Wish I hadn't sold it, it was a special bass. Got my eye on the Hagstrom Viking now though!

Bought PM's CMI Rickenfaker a few months back - excellent comms and a pleasure to deal with throughout. A top man, by all accounts.

Bit late here, never knew such a place existed! Traded Spectors a couple of months back - excellent comms throughout, everything as described. A thoroughly top bloke, deal with confidence!

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1164114' date='Mar 16 2011, 10:38 AM']Same sort of thing, a mate has a custom-made Warwick, but they also refused to put their name on it, as it`s not a model they usually make, and he`s not endorsed by them.[/quote] Seriously?! Can't understand the logic behind that.

I've got a copy of Bassist magazine at home, from late 1995 - The 'For Sale' section has an ad for an RD Artist like yours, in excellent condition - £450. Old Rickenbacker 4001s seemed to be going for around that price at that time as well!

I found one in a bric a brac shop in York a couple of years back. Sold it to fund something else - bad, bad move. Enjoy it!

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1175935' date='Mar 25 2011, 03:09 PM']I've used them both recently as well has having owned the 700RB-II in the past and currently using a 2001RB-II (and hopefully in the near future getting some MB/NEO gear). MB500 pros: Smaller, lighter, slightly cheaper. 700RB-II pros: Bi-amping. They're both designed to make similar noises, the 700RB-II is made with less constraints in mind but the MB500 does it's job perfectly. Don't underestimate the bi-amping though, although the basic purpose is to allow you control over tweeter volume from the front panel of your amp, it does allow slightly more control with the crossover buttons than I've seen on most cabs too. The boost control is part of the power amp (I like to think of it as a power amp gain) and should be relatively similar on both as that solid state power amp growl is what makes the GK sound (and why GK have decided not to make any all-valve heads). I guess what I'm trying to say is that the 700 gives you more functionality and slightly more tonal options, but the MB is purpose built to be light and small and does that job admirably. If you need to be concious of size and weight or you're not using GK bi-amp compatable cabs, then the MB will suit you perfectly. If you're using bi-amped cabs and the size and weight aren't an issue, the 700RB will be the one.[/quote] Thank you, that's just what I was after! I'll be using my existing cabs (a general mish-mash of Ashdown and the occasional Peavey) so the bi-amping/tweeter control function won;t be an issue... I think I'm going to go for the MB500!

I'm going for a nice shiny new Gallien Krueger amp. Just need to hurry up and decide which one!

I meant to say MB500 from the beginning! I'll edit the OP.

A local boy (ish)! Welcome!

I've been thinking of getting a GK head for some time now, and what with the imminent end of the Take It Away scheme I need to get my arse in gear! I originally intended to go for the 700 RB - classic amp, great tone. But I find myself increasingly drawn to the lightweight MB 500, which recently got a stunning review in BGM. Are there any GK users out there who can offer a comparison of the two? I am not really in a position to try either out but I have had experience with the 700 in the past - do the two amps make a markedly different noise? The boost facility is important I play a Spector bass, and make very loud, heavy rock/metal.