Marvin

Not sure I've ever really learnt how to play the damned thing tbh. I suppose a combination of books, tab, a little notation here and there, quite a bit from the internet these days. All sorts really. I had four lessons. But stopped because paying £15/hour to learn the major scale, a walking bass line and the rudiments of slap seemed a tad expensive. There was also the fact I didn't really want to learn slap I wanted to learn how to apply the theory.

Bass players aren't cool. End of.

I can only play one note at a time, so bass was perfect.

There have been a couple of other members bought this combo and said it was quite loud, so it is a little perplexing.

The two guitarists I've practised with recently seem to get through leads at a rate of knots.

Are any of us ever truly happy? Probably not. Oh sorry, my rig. It's alright. It does what I ask of it. It's loud enough and can get a decent tone. Despite this I'd probably change it because I'm fickle.

I dropped into a local Music store yesterday, however, despite being a Hartke stockist they didn't have any Hartke heads. Just wanted to try one really. I suppose it means I'll have to go back another day, what a shame

[quote name='Paul S' post='1325795' date='Aug 3 2011, 03:57 PM']I think this sums up my view, too. I don't have the wealth of experience that others here have to contribute so, unless I have something in particular or relevant to say, don't just post for the sake of seeing myself on the internet. But I think having a low profile can have it's downside - people seem less inclined to get stuck into a discussion that I try to start or just overlook posts that I make. In a thread recently I added my tuppence-worth, no-one commented. One of the high profile, 'pro' players made much the same observation and it the discussion carried on. Not saying that everyone should have an acknowledgement to every post they make but it does sometimes engender the feeling that there are cliques here. Either that or I need to up my medication [/quote] You'll probably find that it was taken on board by a lot more people than you realise. And I wouldn't let a lack of experience hold you back from contributing. I know absolutely* nothing and it's never stopped me *does anyone remember Absolutely when it was on the telly?

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1325813' date='Aug 3 2011, 04:10 PM']My dog has a lead that is nine years old. Does that count?[/quote] Maybe, if I'd asked the question in off topic

Did a gig on Saturday and the guitarist frowned when, after asking where I got such a shocking blue lead, I told him I bought it 20 years ago in a local music shop. Works perfectly. Anyone else got old leads?

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1325087' date='Aug 3 2011, 12:00 AM']It depends. A ) you get your fill of GAS elsewhere like eBay. B ) you can afford to buy everything new. I'd say C ) you don't get GAS, but that'd be absurd. [/quote] No GAS that would be very absurd I must admit to getting dreadful attacks of GAS. Unfortunately my wallet won't extend to fund them. The pitfall of having kids, such is life

[attachment=86175:FullBand2.jpg] Last saturday. That's what I look like without that metal suit I wear on Basschat

I've sold nothing (had nothing I want to sell) and only bought one bass from BC. Does that make me odd?

I wouldn't go for a 410 combo unless you're a Mr Universe type I've got a 210 combo and that's heavy enough - 36kg. Even that makes me want to rush out and buy a lightweight something

Dood's sold me on it. Now I just have the hard work of convincing the wife that I need a new rig. Wish me luck.

Forgot to add my combo sounded good last night and was ear splittingly loud even at less than half volume. Bit disappointing really as I've been GASing for a new rig and the 'not being loud enough' and 'it's not got the right sound' were the two reasons I was using to convince the house bank I need a entirely different set up. Oh well.

Somewhat disappointing gig last night. The songs we played well sounded really good. Everything was helped by not having any PA issues like we had at our first gig. We had a guy on the desk and he set the PA up very well. However, it was blatantly obvious we haven't practised together for the last 7 weeks. Some members of the band don't seem to have practised at all. Half a dozen songs were real car crashes. Also the place was virtually empty which was a little disappointing but not entirely surprising. Generally a bit crap

Thanks guys. I'll have a dig around for the older thread.

I'm not really in a position to buy one at the moment, but give it a few months I was just wandering what the general consensus was on them.

[quote name='steve-soar' post='1318731' date='Jul 27 2011, 09:31 PM']You're wrecked. [/quote] Probably red wine. Good for the heart but does funny stuff to the brain

Cool. I'd say his strap was at medium. Are we agreed on that?

[quote name='stevie' post='1318067' date='Jul 27 2011, 11:05 AM']You're putting words into his mouth, Marvin. What he is saying IMO is that you should think for yourself and not be a sheep. Self-styled gurus are often not quite what they appear to be. To quote Socrates: To find yourself, think for yourself.[/quote] Are you suggesting I'm just a sheep? Questioning, asking why and thinking for myself is something I probably do too much. It takes me literally ages to commit to buy anything as I want to make sure I'm buying what I need at the price I can afford. For example, there are a series of reasons why I've got a Fender Rumble combo that included cost, size, features etc. For gigging and practice I tend to place it on a stand to tilt it back or elevate it so it's not just playing to my ankles. I compromised and bought what was best for me. Unfortunately the detractors, of what is somewhat basic acoustic engineering, put up little in response apart from to say they're talking rubbish because no one else builds cabs like that.

A hearty welcome

[quote name='JTUK' post='1317688' date='Jul 26 2011, 09:54 PM']If anyone..typically, a new poster, asks for cab advice they get the stock answer.[/quote] Stock repsonse. '.......I'd get yourself a MarkBass cab....'

[quote name='silddx' post='1316803' date='Jul 26 2011, 11:21 AM']Tonewoods are a marketing ploy to get you to spend more money.[/quote] Philistine! Tonewoods give an instrument a unique 'core tone' and well you know it. I expected much more from you