Marvin

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1333285877' post='1599536'] Thanks guys, fingers crossed here also [/quote] Keeping my fingers crossed for you mate, hope you get it.

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1333282959' post='1599505'] Massively excellent basses for the money IMO. The necks are prone to a fair bit of seasonal movement IME, but with that thin a neck what can you expect (its nothing that a tweak of the truss rod wont sort out). Very very playable and superb sound for the cash. I've recommended these on a fair few threads! [/quote] Neck movement is the only 'issue' with them. But as you say, nothing that a tweak to the truss rod can't sort out.

Frustratingly good basses. I say frustrating because I'd like to buy something else just because I can, but every time I come back home, after trying a bass in a shop. and play my SR300 I just start thinking, why bother? The damned thing just feels completely right for me and I'm always getting people say how good it sounds. Gggrrrrrr ... and anytime I've turned up to have a practice or jam with new people they always say "that's a very nice looking bass" and they're always surprised at how little it costs. There I've just talked myself out of buying a different bass again Well...I could always upgrade say [url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR400QM"]this[/url] or [url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-SR700"]this[/url]

If you like it keep it. I assume you first bought the gear because you felt you needed it for what you were doing, and it's not like you're just sat at home noodling away with it. Enjoy it.

You would have thought that given the size of its hands the sculptor would have given the poor robot a bass with a more sizeable neck. A little odd to give it an Ibanez SR

The tech I took my bass to to have it serviced the other day has a Rumble 210 100w, says that one is incredibly loud. Can't vouch for that though, I only used it to have a noodle on a P bass he had there.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1332916797' post='1594716'] I`ve used Fender Rumble amps, though only the 100 watt versions. Great tone from these amps. I did think though, that for 100 watts it was very quiet, so would be concerned that this could be a trait through the whole range. [/quote] Was it the 115 or 210 Rumble? I used the 115 in a practice room and found it a bit lacking. I had the volume quite high and struggled to hear myself. The new 350's are an improvement IMO, I've used mine quite a bit and never had it past 12o'clock. If the guitars and drums are any louder than that they need to turn themselves down

[quote name='Mattbass97' timestamp='1332585161' post='1590253'] What would go for a fender rumble 150 head with fender rumble 410 cab or Marshall mb4210 combo? I play rock orientated stuff (foo fighters) as my main genre with my band but I play everything from blues to acid jazz to funk to rock! I've played through a fender rumble 150 into a Marshall 410 can before and it copes volume wise but I also have a Marshall mb30 and I want to know which one of the two options (mb4210 or rumble combo) will give me the most volume? I know more speakers is more air moved but I was wondering if the Marshall will be as loud or louder. I like the tone of both but prefer the Marshall just abit. Comments and answers please! Many thanks! [/quote] Personally I wouldn't buy the Rumble 150 head, I'd go for the 350 and stick that with the 410. Overall though, the Marshall and Fender ranges seem quite similar so I suppose in a way it'll just come down to what you want written on the front of your rig Personally I'd go for the Fender head and cab, but that's only because I own the Rumble 350 combo, I know what it sounds like, I'm familiar with it and I quite like it.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1332504292' post='1589211'] His pipes are still good, allegedly. Can I tap someone for a lift? [/quote] I could have given you a lift, but I've pulled the plug on the idea.

I've got a few pots of emulsion that look a similar colour and they're '[i]soft hazel[/i]'

[quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1332283976' post='1586252'] I concur. If you want a job done properly ... [/quote] ....get someone who knows what they're doing.

Can't help, I've not so far got a blister on my plucking fingers. They never even get slightly tender. I haven't played for 10 days and only picked up my bass tonight for the first time and no issues even after 2 hours.

[quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' timestamp='1332207145' post='1584938'] Not to throw a spanner in the works but I've never not wanted to own any bass like... ever I'd never discount a bass just because of the way it looks, Sound > Looks (Apart from a ricky which is awful in both departments ) Dan [/quote] It's not a spanner in the works mate. It simply boils down to the rest of us being fickle and shallow

Thanks for all the advice and tips. It seems there's more to it than my band mates think there is.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1332067555' post='1582650'] Never my first choice but had a dep ( for a mate ) last night where I would have killed for a drum machine. I spent all night trying to be the drummer, not sure what the drummer was trying to be..!! [/quote] Sounds like the drummer I was in a band with 6 months ago

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1332016662' post='1582233'] Honestly Marvin, brain the size of a planet and you couldn't see that coming? [/quote] I disappointment myself sometimes

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1332015907' post='1582216'] Anything spiky - BC Rich etc... [attachment=102783:Widow-WMD-Bass-W5WIBO.jpg] I've got a bit of a soft spot for some of the Jackson stuff (both the basses and the band) but a pointy headstock is my limit. [attachment=102785:2855582000_frt_tbn_001.png] [/quote] I borrowed one of those BC Rich things the other day for a practice. Don't try and sit down and play one. Doesn't matter how hard you try, some part of it will dig into your thigh. Damned uncomfortable!

Firstly this is not a 'hate' thread Whenever I look at basses in shops or online I've never given any interest to Musicman or Rics. Neither one appeal to me and I've never even wanted to try one. It may be just aesthetic. The MM just looks a bit big a bulky for my skinny arse frame and I just don't like the looks of the Rics.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1331984174' post='1581677'] This thread is giving me a semi. [/quote] Get a grip of yourself man! Actually, ignore that.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1331852467' post='1580093'] I've got a couple of Behringer Biros They're alright for now, until I can afford something better, and they seem to break every time I step on them. [/quote] I thought I'd go for trusty and reliable so went for some Peavey Biros. But like with most things Peavey they weigh a bloody tonne. It causes great mirth at work as I walk along slouched to one side trying to counter the weight of my pens stuffed into my shirt pocket. And my back.....

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[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1331825629' post='1579534'] The first amp I ever owned was a Laney just like the one in your photo. I attached castors to the bottom and took it to gigs on the bus. Sounded really awful. [/quote] I played through a Laney combo at a practice a few weeks ago, that sounded awful however much I twiddled the eq.

The covers band have come up against the problem of a very unreliable drummer. Various options have been talked about including using backing tracks, pre-recorded live drums and drum machines. The backing tracks we're still looking into and we know someone who might record the drum parts for us. Questions then. Has anyone use a drum machine for use in a covers band, and if so what were your experiences? What are the pitfalls basically I suppose? And what is a good drum machine for the job? There are some fairly inexpensive ones out there. Cheers

Great news mate. Really good to hear. BTW. Mrs Marvin is very upset you referred to her as a beast