skidder652003

I use Dave Hall's VT-2 bass eq pedal [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page38.html"]http://www.davehallamps.co.uk/page38.html[/url] got to say im very pleased with it, very tubey, even at low gain, pricey though!

how about a p/j? Loads of those about at the mo!

Thanks guys, went and got a pretty nice looking 2nd hand squire on fleabay for 120 notes [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260814393704&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT[/url] which he can have on permenant loan . Like everyone says, it looks really unprofessional not to have some backup plan when the inevitable happens! Talking of which how many of you take a spare bass to gigs? have to say in the years ive been playing never busted a big one!

So there we were, in the middle of "just got paid" / "American woman" by ZZ Top/ The guess Who - in the pub tonight when the guitarist busts a string, goes out of tune and stops playing. What would you guys do in that situatiion? Me and the drummer improvised into a dodgy jazz funk thing for a couple of minutes whilst said guitarist fumbles for new strings, restrings and retunes. We discussed it after the gig, and as its happened before and likely to happen again we think we should have a standby "question and answer" thing going on between myself and the drummer to cover the guitarists ass. Its really panicky when it happens in a room full of punters! Any ideas, experiences? Dont suggest he gets a standby axe cos he hasnt got a pot to piss in

i have the ASC -15db filters after i exchanged them from the -17db filters which i didnt like. However the -15db filters were designed for solo singers or classical instumentalists and to be honest theyt're even worse, so im going back to the -17db filters. They're fine for rehersals but you loose the sheer oomph when you're gigging.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='652667' date='Nov 12 2009, 03:16 PM']I can't remember what happened to mine either? Perhaps they escape and roam free in a field somewhere like the one in the pic.[/quote] Thats weird, i had a VS and a 1 x18 and i cant rtemember what happened to mine either....it sort of just wasnt there one day...

[quote name='Bankai' post='1286900' date='Jun 29 2011, 08:12 PM']I've lost the high-bid status. Do I bid again? It'll probably still be a good deal but do I really need ANOTHER rig?[/quote] yep..its ampeg not ashdown!

Ah god..if only [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-Stock-Ampeg-SVTVR-Vintage-Bass-Guitar-Amp-Head-SVT-VR-/170658811298?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item27bc0ecda2"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-Stock-Ampeg-SVTVR-...=item27bc0ecda2[/url]

looks interesting.... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230639713882&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...atchlink:top:en[/url]

hi jack ive always sold my basses/ guitars by taking em down the local post office. They weigh them, give you a price and the option of how to send (i use parcelforce 48 - never had any probs). Sending to the states might be a bit trickier but i think they can do that as well. The insurance for musical instruments is a minefield however, and you should check very, very carefully if you're covered, a lot , if not most companies will not cover for musical instruments damaged in transit. I always make this clear now in any correspondence to buyers who insist i send the items by post. Good Luck!

A mate of mine, Murray Gould, who plays session for the wanted and sugar babes told me he finds the music itself a piece of piss, but the real struggle is to concentrate and NOT MAKE A SINGLE MISTAKE when in concert, on TV etc. Amateur musos like me who play in a pub band make loads of mistakes every gig! Is that one of the differences? Maybe...

Marlowe DK is fab! He's the only online tutorial that clearly explained the fundamentals of slap to get me started, his beginner/intermediate slap lessons are brilliant. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GECcfuvZo-E&NR=1&feature=fvwp"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GECcfuvZo-E...mp;feature=fvwp[/url]

FACT: some landlords (not all) are greedy, shortsighted, couldnt give a sh*t scum of the earth. These are the sort who Promise you loads of gigs after a good evening then deliver f**k all. 99% of the time its down to money. You ask for the usual (lets for example say £240) cos you're a busy in demand pub/covers band, then, irrespective of your talent/popularity they get an offer from another band who are new and trying to get in on the scene, or regular punter "kev" knows of this sh*t hot band his mates' son is in. The new band only wants £80 and a few beers and hey presto! You are outta there! Think im bitter from some personal experiences? Too bloody right! Its all part and parcel of being in a band isnt it? The 2 hours or so of actual pleasure - playing - that for which we all do it - are constantly offset with the bullshit of travel, setting up, taking down, travel, and to cap it all trying to get the gigs in the first place, sending posters which no one bothers to put up, double bookings, etc, etc............... rock n roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! spleen duly vented, thank you and good night.

had one in the 90's, god it was crap!

[quote name='Roland Rock' post='1281535' date='Jun 24 2011, 09:15 PM']I tried to see what it was, but Morrissey's incessant whining forced me to turn over after three seconds[/quote]

cant see a BIN price?

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[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1279226' date='Jun 22 2011, 11:28 PM']Mark Bass Compressore, rack quality in a pedal[/quote] +1 for the compressore, ive one on my rack, its very transparent, loads of good reviews, not cheap mind!

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1278478' date='Jun 22 2011, 01:21 PM']Can report him to ebay for copying your stuff, and get auction pulled. Course you make him a lowball offer with your contact details first.[/quote] nah, emailed him and he apologised, not that arsed really heres mine, silly price i know but open to offers [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180682828191&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MESELX:IT[/url]

[quote name='kurcatovium' post='1269371' date='Jun 14 2011, 10:39 PM']Nice Aria jazz: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-Matsumoko-Bass1970s-/270764597343?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f0ad3e05f"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aria-Pro-II-Matsumok...=item3f0ad3e05f[/url][/quote] Yeah, the cheeky tw*t used some of my copy on my bass Im selling and the link to my band, www.lemonrock.com/archive bloody cheek!

yup bareknuckle are fab. I think fender C/S are starting to use them? Made in Devon too!

[quote name='Kirky' post='1275024' date='Jun 19 2011, 05:52 PM']£299 for the PF500 at Andertons at the moment!![/quote] For f***s sake, paid £380 2 weeks ago from Andertons!

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1269959' date='Jun 15 2011, 12:40 PM']I appreciate that good customer service is a good idea, but I think giving a customer a "happy ending" with a transaction for music gear may be taking it a bit far [/quote]

[quote name='Ken Smith' post='1268976' date='Jun 14 2011, 06:11 PM']No. How would we know what who needs and when. The basses do not break under normal use. Also, the dealer would have to buy the parts so maybe ask them. They are new to our basses and they are in the UK. I don't know in Europe who buys from whom. Today I am sending a Truss rod nut (stripped by using the wrong wrench) and a set of strings to Turkey. I am having lunch now and my sandwich costs more than what I will make on that order.[/quote] ken, im really enjoying you on here, you,ve got balls of steel!