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If the bass looks anything like the guitar, i wouldn't be ordering one I havn't got much to say really about it, i agree with a post above suggesting a more conservative/well known design as a starter. I would argue that working bass players want something well made and instantly easy to use to get on with the job. If you have a Jazz shape for example, players would perhaps be more inclined to order without trying. With slightly random shapes like that, i would most definatly want to try one first, so see how it balanced etc. That might slow down/reduce a prospective client base. I've been in similar talks about a bass range with another hand-made builder, it is suprisingly difficult to get across to them that if they want to sell a lot of basses they need to cater for the masses as it were with well known and functional shapes. If they want to build the funky shapes that make themselves happy, then they have to be prepared to only sell to a small number of players who subscribe to their asthetics. The obvious solution in my head is to have two models in a bass range, a J-bass perhaps with some teaks obviously (gotta make your stamp somehow), and a funky original design. So i guess i did have a little bit to say about it haha Cheers and good luck! Si

Aren't the iMacs the completly un-upgradable sealed affairs??? surely a G5 would be a better bet for recording? Our guitarist uses Logic 7.1, tis great from what i've seen! Si

'Chord Bassics' by Jonas Hellborg - 500 Chord Shapes Amsco Publications AM60138 Tis great, have used it for years. Si

Let me know if this falls through. I know someone who may be very interested! Si

Where did you manage to get yours from in the UK? And what kinda prices do they go for? Would you say that the tones are retro/modern, or are they pretty versatile? Cheers Si

Thats beautiful!! One of the few pics recently thats giving me GAS I've always liked the ASATs, must be my softspot for the Telecaster asthetics How do both your ASATs sound, what kinda tones can you get from them? What is the balance like also, as the bodies are quite small!? Si

Yeah mate, do it and come say Hi! Si

[quote name='doctorbass' post='42994' date='Aug 8 2007, 06:21 PM']Try Peavey![/quote] Eugh lol I'm genuinely sorry that all you guys have had Ashdown problems, i almost feel bad that mine is awesome! Si

+1 for Musicguard There are varying degrees of policy including coverage options for taking upto/over 50% of your gear out to gigs, cover for unattended car as long as the gear is out of site (covered up) etc etc. You also get like 2 weeks outside of the UK cover as well, if you're outside UK a lot, you can extend the policy to worldwide. Last time i looked at the small print, you can also claim small items upto £100 without listing, so if you lose a mic or pedal or something. Oh and you get Public Liability cover to. Cool Si

No Rhonda Smith? Si

Has anyone tryed Boss's (or equivalents) Acoustic Simulator?? On guitar is fine, i'm interested in using it in conjunction with my Piccolo. Any opinions/options would be good Cheers Si

Looks awesome!! Wanna build me one! :-D Sometimes i wish i had even an ounce of woodcraft skill lol Si

Re:Cover (hey, since when did covers bands have to have good names ) Si

This could be really interesting to me! I've been thinking recently that i'd be really interested in a Passive pickup that has the same output as an active circuit. Would you say the output is similar to an active bass, i'm not fussed about EQ etc, just flatout output without distorsion Cheers mate Si

He plays this bass on the War Of The Worlds Live DVD if you want to see it in action, sounds awesome!! He really gets the exact sound from the original recording! Si

I tend not to learn anything with open strings to much in case someone decides to change the key of a tune. Obviously you can't really avoid it on a 4 string with the low E I also prefer the sound of fretted notes, I'd have a zero fret on my basses, but I'm playing fender at the mo. But having said that, if i'm playing a piece and an open note will help me play the line better/smoother/to greater effect, then of course i won't rule them out completly. The only thing i really use open strings is for peddling off of. Si

Gave me goosebumps I've known of her for a while! And i knew she sang, but didn't know she did it so well!!! Thanks for the vid!! Si

[quote name='OldGit' post='41239' date='Aug 4 2007, 12:14 PM'].... I play ONE wrong note and they give me hell ...[/quote] I think herein lies the rub! If a guitarist or other chord based instrument plays a wrong note it generally gets soaked up by everything else going on, being the providers of laying out the Harmony etc, if we play out of key, its a bit more obvious. The situation in my two bands: [b]First Signs Of Frost: [/b]2 guitarists, all parts are written and rehearsed as is, no room for messing around. And so mistakes are less frequent because we're all good players and make sure our proverbial is together! [b]Re:cover (covers band):[/b] one guitarist so i have a bit more sonic and harmonic space to play about with whilst he's soloing etc, and thats when i "explore my modes" and chordal playing etc. I've found that the Phrygian Dominant mode works great in Superstition! :-D The worst clanger I've managed is when we played a birthday party in the covers band, and we had to learn a load of 70's disco funk etc, not my fave! Most of the keys were in E or B for the singer, i couldn't hear the guitarist one iota!! So we started Sex Machine, he was playing in E, and me in B.............at least it was a harmony......the whole way though the song haha. The poor singer couldn't pitch it! Thats definitely the worst! Si

Nice one! Looks like a beaut! I've never played one, but would definitely like to compare it to my US Jazz Si

So usually the NS Design uprights come on Tripods and are active, the CRT is a passive bass on a spike, aimed at acoustic upright players. In this way its very similar to the Mo Clifton mini, although that is active. So your options so far from this topic are: [b]NS Design CRT:[/b] One for sale here - Tryed and tested basses personally & worldwide, great tone 42 and half inch scale, spike [b]Mo Clifton Mini Mo:[/b] One for sale here - Personally tryed and tested, great sound, 36" scale, spike [b]Yamaha Silent Bass[/b]: One for sale on Wardour Street, untested by me, i see very mixed reviews so definatly try before you buy! 42 and a half inch scale, spike [b]Shuker Upright:[/b] Custom Order, Any woods, options and scale lengths you want, Tripod. I can personally recommend these basses and can offer you try mine out before you buy. Si

The only real SC story i have is when we visited the Nottingham one on our May tour just gone. At the time i was in 'Active Jazz' mode (now satisfied by my Deluxe), but they had a Miller Jazz on the wall, i said "May i try this please", they even had the exact stack that i use to play though, perfect!. "No" Ummm, right, any reason? lol Apparently it was protected stock from HQ or something, i can buy it if i like, but couldn't try it. It wasn't cos i looked or smelt a bit mucky (touring does that to you), because i tried a couple of more expensive Stingrays. But what a ridiculous policy! I've looked around the Oxford street one a few times, never tried anything though. Dunno, didn't like the atmosphere much so left! Si

oh really? No add popped up! Si