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I have to agree with whats been said regarding keeping it 'in house' (in the UK) . Some names have been bandied about , but will they build you what you really want ? The quality will be comparable with anything overseas , from what I've seen and played , but the build will be within parameters (how narrow , depending on the builder) . You may not have an issue with this , but to get everthing you want in a bass (and that's assuming that it will all 'join up and work') , you may have to look at a small one man band . You then obviously run the risk that the quality may not be up to a 'SEI' or 'SHUKER' type tolerance of workmanship . Good luck with the search mate . Paul .

Bought an envelope filter off of AJ , and great guy to deal with . Excellent correspondence , and arrived when said all packed up nicely .

[quote name='BottomE' post='1339649' date='Aug 14 2011, 02:42 PM']Very nice wedding for a mate in a beautiful converted mill in deepest Dorset. Stunning setting and really game "up for it" crowd. Lots of musos present so some guest slots and a fun time had by all.[/quote] That sounds fantastic . I've done maybe a handful of this type of gig , and they're gigs to savour . You'd do them for nothing if you had to , and not even worry about it .

Dep gig on a wedding . My mate's got major problems with his heart again , so I covered for him . Been months since my last dep , and years since I last did a wedding with a function band . Loads to learn (though most I remembered) , but all in odd keys . Dusted out the music stand and had about a day or two to learn the sets (good ol Youtube) . Massive high ceilinged room and a hollow stage , so the sound was as best as it could get . The groom wanted to get up and do Mustang Sally , which meant I didn't have to play that pile of crap . When he took my bass , and the band started , he did some sort of move across the stage that can be best described as a cross between the James Brown shuffle and Wilco Johnson's move . He was mashed , and he couldn't even handle a 3 chord bash Though I did get to ogle the women brought up to sing (if it can be called that) backing vocals . Still they had a good time , it was a laugh , and it broke the evening up nicely . I thought we had a lot of gear with the pub band , and I've sort of forgotten the amount of PA needed for these events (I don't know why as I used to lug it all around before) . Still , good gig , not too late (though had to set up early and come back) , and earnt exactly 5 times what I normally do in a pub - jobs a good'n . Paul .

Another bike rally - in Felixstowe this time . Decent sized marque , really good PA and 2 men supplied . Been used at other gigs done by us , and good guys and good sound (a rare bonus theses days) Cranked up the rig , and the amp was breaking up just nicely on some numbers . Again thinking of a CA-9 maybe for these sized gigs , just worry about my poor little amp taking such a battering Decent money , not too late , no PA to pack up , tasty burger van on site , good crowd response - what more can you ask for on a Friday night . And to think I get paid for poncing about , and people to think that we're great . Worth all the hasstle sometimes , ain't it ?

I detune to a D on about 3 songs , and to a C on 2 . Never had any real issue . Though I'm lucky , in that my main bass has quite high tension (graphite neck and thru body stringing) . The E string down to a C is not as tight as it could be , but it's still tighter than many 5 strings I've played and owned over the years , and I have no real issues adjusting to it . I've found that any drop tuning , regarding success or not , can be down to the bass as much as the strings .

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1318357' date='Jul 27 2011, 03:29 PM']The list price for a new one is £2500, although the current design differs in several ways from this example.[/quote] This is an older one , and I suspect it's a graphite neck model , and been painted over (the refin he mentined) I've been watching this since it was on , and are suprised he's selling it . I PM'd Ped , who is the guru on all things Vigier , and he'll probably come on and tell me I'm wrong

Another bike rally yesterday . One of the guitarists has finally got rid of his 4x12 , and got himself a 1x12 combo (all that's needed) - hooray Stuck it on the drummers hardware flightcase coffin . It was now right near my earholes - not so hooray. Problem boom in the room - E note , had to be , doh . Tried my new Iron Ether Oxide , but need to get to grips with it first . All in , another loud one !!

I've just picked up an Oxide fuzz . Let us know how you get on with the Filter , cause I recon they'd be a good match . BTW how much were they each , and how much more were the charges ? Paul .

I can see where he's coming from ...... to a degree . He's stated in another interview that Jaco's impact was so great on fretless , that every other player was deemed to be compared to him , whether by design or not . I quite like Jeff . I don't always agree with the stuff he sprouts out , nor do I go a lot on his music , but he says it as he sees it . In a similar forthright way that Anthony Jackson sometimes does , or even Scott Thunes . He admitted Jack Bruce as being a non Jaco clone , with his 'fart' bass sound . As others have said - Mick Karn was unique . I can hear an influence with John Giblin , but I'd say he's a far more 'rounded player' that Jaco ever was . Like any chosen instument , sometimes the differences can be subtle from player to player , and with fretless the sound IS quite unique . I think he's playing Devils advocate here , as he always does . Probably best not to listen to the guy . Which is shame , because what he has to impart to Bass players , always seems to be drowned out by this sort on nonsense .

Bought an Iron Ether Oxide off Naruki , and it was really easy . Prompt delivery , no messing about , great conversation and an alround good Basschatter .

I sold Dan an old , but new Trace Series 6 footswitch . Good guy to deal with , good contact and straight up .

[quote name='escholl' post='1287553' date='Jun 30 2011, 12:28 PM']yes, that's pretty much correct. how much it helps though depends on if the amp already has a built in high-pass filter (many do) and the quality of that filter, so it may make a bigger difference in some situations than others. still, it wouldn't ever hurt, i shouldn't think.[/quote] Maybe that's why I can't hear or see any difference with mine in or out . Perhaps I need to look into it a bit more , but I've A/B'd it and I don't hear a lot . I've swung the E string right down to a low G (2 tones below a low , and the volume of the note was the same . I thought it was suppose to cut off anything below 30hz , but it sounds exactly the same . I play an Eden amp , so perhaps it's got a cut off in it already , I don't know . I've tried the test as per the clip with the speaker movement , and it's all the same to my eyes . Maybe it's subtle , and I'm not seeing or hearing it , or perhaps I'm just expecting too much from a pedal that is possibly mild in nature . Anyone here A/B'd to see a difference .

[quote name='L_Bass_Dog85' post='1288976' date='Jul 1 2011, 01:26 PM']Yes it is. Have you had the benefits of playing there then? Luke[/quote] Ages ago Luke , and I can't remember much about it . I seem to think it was a bit dead . Why is it really dodgy . We sometimes branch out a bit and play newer places (for us) , and it's handy to know the boozers to steer clear of . I can't be doing with the scrapping at gigs anymore , I'm far more into good crowds that are into their music , and have a healthy ratio of fit birds

50th Birthday party last night . In her house would you believe . She's seen us loads of times , and it was a crowd of lots of familiar faces . Got told to turn down when we were on the break . We weren't loud (obviously governed by the drum volume) , and it pissed us off a bit . I mean if you're going to get a rock band to gig in your house , you've got to accept a volume infinately louder than your Hifi . Also was asked to turn off our lights as it was too bright . Honestly some people . We did the gig , got paid , it was local , chatted to an old school friend who's blossomed into a stunning woman , so not all bad I suppose .

[quote name='L_Bass_Dog85' post='1288056' date='Jun 30 2011, 06:10 PM']the gig was at the Pickerel in Slowmarket. Now I know why his bandmates jumped ship last minute! Never play there people! Luke[/quote] Is that the pub accross from the railway line ?

[quote name='chris_b' post='1282718' date='Jun 26 2011, 01:53 AM']I'm still carrying mine in the box.[/quote] Me too

That double pickup Modulus Flea bass at the Gallery (been around here a few times over the years) . Ended up buying an all white SEI Jazz5 that I never used . Always think back to that .

[quote name='Annoying Twit' post='1279749' date='Jun 23 2011, 04:06 PM']When I posted the opening post, I never had any idea it would turn into a trousers thread.[/quote] Classic

Just got in from Hunstanton . First time there , and quite good . Threw in some older ones , and it's shocking how quickly you forget them , not totally , but definately a few passing notes going on .