Cosmo Valdemar

Black Oak Arkansas - wonderfully hilarious. Atlanta Rhythm Section - unfortunate backdrop. Cher - hot.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1334324520' post='1614572'] There's nothing wrong with the MBEs, you want to take what people on TB say with a pinch of salt, they seem a bit more vulnerable to spouting hearsay, rumour and opinions as fact than most. The MBEs are made to a cheaper price point than the NEOs, that's no surprise. There also has been a few dodgy ones slip through but they're the extreme minority, I wouldn't worry about buying an eastern one if you fancy it. Lots of people swear that cabs without bracing are useless then don't listen to the actual cabs. Try looking them up on here and finding the opinions of people that actually use the MBEs and not just people that have had 2nd/3rd hand information. It might be worth giving Polar Audio a buzz and seeing if you can nip over and try them out. A couple of hours each way on the road isn't a huge price to pay when you're spending hundreds on cabs. [/quote] That's very helpful, I know you know your GK stuff. I do try to have the BS detector on whenever I'm on Talkbass, but when there's so many negative opinions being thrown about it's hard not to be a little concerned. That was the other aspect of the MBEs that lots seem to take offence at, the lack of bracing. I'm not even completely celar what this is or is supposed to do but as you are probably aware there are entire threads on TB about modifying an MBE cab to make it sound better. I will have a look into going to Polar Audio. I did intend to get the cabs from Thomann and take full advantage of their 30 day return policy, as I rarely get a true feel for a cab or amp until it's been played at volume in a band setting.

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1333891391' post='1607783'] They're very similar, the NEO range is built to a slightly higher quality. Things like bracing and bi-amp compatability are missing from the MBEs to cut costs and make them cheaper cabs. [/quote] I've been after a new rig for some time and have pretty much narrowed it down to a GK MB500 - but I can't decide on the cabs. My budget could just stretch to the NEOs, but are they really going to offer me that much over the MBEs? I've done quite a bit of research on here and Talkbass and there seems to be a bit of a bias against the MBE cabs on there, lots of people onsider them badly made and not to sound too great. Of course, with the MB500 head I won't have any use for the bi-amp feature - in fact the horn will probably just stay off anyway.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1334316211' post='1614325'] My 'heroes'..? Joe Morello, for one, Dave Mattocks (see above...), Spencer Dryden (Jefferson Airplane...). [/quote] I do love Bonham's playing, but I equally admire Mattocks. One of my favourite drummers and doesn't get anywhere near the atention he deserves. Incidentally there's a clip on Youtube of FC miming on the Whistle Test - Dave obviously takes umbrage to this and lets his feelings clearly be known

Isn't the Laney Hardcore a guitar amp?

Cow and Chicken, end credits: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cpHUwaj8Xk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cpHUwaj8Xk[/url] Probably the most iconic tv theme bassline of all: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_aPoaK4Tg&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_aPoaK4Tg&feature=related[/url]

It's happened to me loads of times.

[indent=1]It sounds similar to John Entwistle's Alembic sound, although the playing style is very different. It sounds to me like the bass is running in stereo, with a bright and twangy bridge pickup (possibly with a little drive) and a clean bassy neck pickup.[/indent]

[quote name='deaver' timestamp='1333368951' post='1600598'] I had it after Clarky and I wish I still had it [/quote] I remember when you were selling it and I wish I now had it.

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1333335521' post='1600182'] I would[i] never [/i]even contemplate spending that sort of money on [i]any [/i]instrument that I could not try out first. I would advise you to do the same. Unless you are a rich millionaire. [i]You are being seduced by a brand name[/i]. [/quote] When I hear an Alembic, I'm being seduced by the tone.

Just sold a set of strings to Jono. He paid me within about an hour of making the deal, so he gets an extra star for that. Also has the distinction of having possibly the most Scottish address ever.

Just sold my Tonepump pre to Rob. Immediate payment and no problems. A credit to our fine community. Heartily recommended!

[quote name='joeystrange' timestamp='1332858670' post='1594046'] I listened to the isloated bass from Helter Skelter with John playing a Fender Bass VI last week and it was terrible! Sounded awful and the playing was really sloppy. [/quote] I think it's great! Perfect for the song.

If I was buying a Precision, this would be my first choice. Utterly glorious neck, my favourite ever.

[quote name='jackhammer' timestamp='1332857222' post='1594014'] What are the differences between the two mate? [/quote] I'm no expert (and there are plenty of other threads on here that can go into more detail) but in very basic terms, the RB700 in your link is a classic bass amp design, but very traditional in that it is large and heavy - the MB500 is a lightweight, modern amp that is also very small. It doesn't have as many features as the RB700 but still has that GK tone and growl - I know Lozz196 has one and swears by it. Unfortunately the pictures on the Soundslive website make both amps look about the same size, which they definitely aren't!

Can you be a bit more specific, or post pictures? Aria made countless different models of bass under the Pro II name...

I'm going for the MB500 deal, I need to be able to carry the head around with me

As most of my BC time is spent when I'm at work, hello from Bermondsey!

Mine was a copy of a Gibson EB-3 courtesy of Eros, in natural. Sadly I decided to strip it down and repaint in in the style of Clapton's SG for a project in art college. Never finished it. Not actually sure where it is now sadly. I wish I still had it as I can't really remember what it sounded like

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1332762899' post='1592631'] I always think a stange case is the Uncle Ernie bit from Tommy. Obviously fiddling about with a disabled kid is fine as long as it's under the umbrella of Keith Moon's OTT comedic portrayal. [/quote] I don't think it was ever suggested that child abuse was in any way acceptable. In the context of the album, the song represents just one of the many horrors Tommy is subjected to - and it was sang by Entwistle. Moon's portrayal of Ernie as a leering grotesque was obviously played for dark comic effect, but can you imagine Ken Russell presenting it any other way in the context of the film? Despite this, there's no way anyone could think it was supposed to be fine or ok.