fatback

[quote name='machinehead' post='886765' date='Jul 5 2010, 10:25 PM']I'm going to stop reading threads about the Super Twelve because it would eventually cost me money [/quote] You could sell me your midget then

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='886372' date='Jul 5 2010, 03:40 PM']Rather wonderful and quite safe for work. [url="http://vimeo.com/12658207"]http://vimeo.com/12658207[/url][/quote] Genius! Well spotted

I'm at the same stage as you. After picking a lot people's brains here (for soo much help many thanks), I realised it's worthwhile to think of how you're going to use the instrument. In my case, i envisaged some busking, a lot of transportation and possibly some slapping. The first two meant that all ply was going to be best for me because humidity and temperature changes won't be as much of a problem as with solid or semi solid basses. Old ply is better than new ply. A new ply with solid top might be at risk of the top splitting if the wood wasn't well seasoned. The last point (slapping) meant getting an ebony fingerboard, not 'ebonised'. These points mightn't apply to you, but you get the gist. Thomann codes are as follows (I forget which forum I got this from, but it seems accurate): 111 and Rockabilly basses: Chinese laminated basses. 1/2/3/4/5 basses built in Czech Republic. 11/22/33/44 basses built in Romania 1/11/111 laminated basses 2/22 laminated basses with carved top 3/33 carved basses with flat back 4/44 carved basses with swelled back 5 carved basses with swelled back and flames E is for ebony fingerboard W is for "washed finish" (looks somewhat antique) All basses 2/22/3/33/4/44/5 offer an ebony fingerboard. Thomann do offer a czech all-ply. The consensus seems to be that adjustable bridges are worthwhile. Hope this helps

[quote name='Delberthot' post='885984' date='Jul 5 2010, 01:22 AM']Must be the time for it. I've just started looking for one for myself. The last time I played was when I was at school. I think I'm initially going to hire one to see how I get on and get myself a teacher immediately just to show me the correct technique so I don't do myself an injury. Mev Taylor in Edinburgh rents them out and they're not as expensive as I thought they'd be (DBs, not teachers)[/quote] Had my first db lesson in Edinburgh last week with a great teacher, so if you want contact details pm me.

I use elixirs, and they don't lose tone until the coating is flaking off in a fairly disgusting way. That can be a long time.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='885812' date='Jul 4 2010, 09:08 PM']After nearly seven months of research (soome of you here have contributed to this), I finally got myself my very own double bass.[/quote] Wow, huge congrats Have a happy happy time.

[quote name='ahpook' post='885584' date='Jul 4 2010, 05:26 PM']"hammer to fall" good choice...that'd get my foot tapping [/quote] +1 hey, well done! great you enjoyed it and all went well. That first gig with a new band is so important. After that, well

Good luck, and good on ya for gettin out there and doing it. Have a blast!

Greetz from Donegal

[quote name='guyl' post='883924' date='Jul 2 2010, 01:15 PM']I haven't had it long, and always use the Fishman preamp to deal with anything like that. Sounds like you need to try one yourself![/quote] nothing to try within a four hour drive That's why I'm torturing so many good BCers with silly Qs I'm gonna have to buy everything blind (er... deaf).

Brilliant! [quote]A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing its original packaging,[/quote] Hmm.

[quote name='guyl' post='883725' date='Jul 2 2010, 09:57 AM']I just got a Shuttle 6 and play both electric and upright. In a previous life I had an EA iAmp, but have never tried the Doubler. The Shuttle is definitely an electric bass head, and although the upright sound is good, for me it is a little "electric" sounding. The EA by comparison was dry and clinical - perfect for upright but not ballsy enough for electric in a noisy mix. I always use a Fishman pre for the Upright, so leave the Shuttle EQ pretty much untouched. At the end of the day its a compromise when doubling. If I had the EA today, I'd take something to fatten the electric bass sound. With the Shuttle (and with my superb GK before that) I take something to clean up the upright.[/quote] I take the point about compromise. I think electric has to take priority for me and the valve pre of the shuttle is attractive. Did you find you could use the Shuttle parametric to help with db feedback or was it useless? I understand the doubler's notch filter is very effective.

[quote name='Etienne' post='883100' date='Jul 1 2010, 03:50 PM']There's no 'Q' adjustment on the Shuttle 6's midrange- just cut/boost and freq. sweep (I used to run one). It might be worth looking at the EA (Euphonic Audio) Doubler if you can stretch your budget a bit further- similar power and weight to the Shuttle but designed (as the name suggests) specifically for bassists who gig on both electric and upright. Hope this helps! Et [/quote] It's the valve pre on the shuttle that's made me look at it, as I like a little bit of grit on the electric. If I buy a Doubler, I'll be carrying a VT1 pedal with p/s that's heavier than the amp and I'm keen to get weight right down. My problem is I want it all...

Looking seriously now at the Shuttle 6.0, but I can't make out whether the parametric EQ has a fixed or variable bandwidth. I'll probably be using it for DB in the future, and I'll need a notch cut. Most semi parametrics (fixed q) seem a bit wide for this. Does anyone know if the Q is variable? Thanks for ya help

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='882226' date='Jun 30 2010, 05:56 PM']Get one and defret it then![/quote] hehe As we speak I'm enquiring about shipping etc. Mind you, shipping and luthier together might make it a bit too much, but that's a great price you found there.

[quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='881991' date='Jun 30 2010, 02:42 PM']At present, we're using the guitarist's Pod XT to apply a bit of compression and reverb to the vocals when we're recording. It would be nice to have a dedicated unit. [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/vocal-300/12055"]This[/url] isn't a million miles away from what I'm looking for, but it's got a lot of silly features, and ideally I'd like something cheaper and simpler. Any suggestions? S.P.[/quote] I'm no recording guru, but wouldn't you be better just using a limiter on recording and adding reverb to taste later? You really want the reverb through monitors for performance but you want the recording dry so you can muck about with the amount of effect later. Does that gismo allow you to record the dry signal at the same time?

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='881335' date='Jun 29 2010, 08:46 PM']May I suggest the Yamaha BB415 - PJ configuration rather than JJ, but sounds fat as hell and is really well put together for a cheap instrument. I had a Fender P5 but found the neck too chunky up by the nut, so got this instead and it feels just right. Only £269 new too: [url="http://www.rattleanddrum.com/product/3110/yamaha-bb415-bass-black-pearl-5-string"]http://www.rattleanddrum.com/product/3110/...-pearl-5-string[/url] [/quote] I so wish they did a fretless version of this. I'd be all over it in 5 minutes

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='881379' date='Jun 29 2010, 09:21 PM']I use Elixirs on all my basses- I hate buggering about with strings so I just stick them on and leave them- the ones I have at the moment have been on about a year or so and still sound great. Fortunately I like the sound as well![/quote] Me too And they don't chew up the fretless.

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='881322' date='Jun 29 2010, 08:31 PM']Hey Fatback - Whereabouts are you in Ireland? I'm just north of the border, so if that's any use to you let me know. I do stuff like that a lot for colleagues in Dublin getting stuff on eBay, saves a fortune on delivery charges.[/quote] Really nice offer, Gareth. Thanks a lot. PM sent.

[quote name='machinehead' post='881129' date='Jun 29 2010, 04:48 PM']I know what you mean, but the 1 x 12 Barefaced Midget is in another league. It's loud, very loud, but can still sound deep up to a pretty loud volume using a bit of EQ. Beats my Markbass 2 x 10 easily and I still regard the Markbass 2 x 10 as a good cab. For me, the Compact OR the Midget is loud enough for most of my gigs. The Compact with the Midget on top is a killer rig. It's nice to have all that headroom. Frank[/quote] Out of curiosity, is your Midget with or without tweeter?

[quote name='fatback' post='881149' date='Jun 29 2010, 05:13 PM']Have you got a link for that? I'm having a prob finding it. Waay, just found: www.tomandwill.com/ Cheers[/quote] Meh. Only UK orders accepted. EDIT Waay! Ebay dealer will deliver outside UK and is £30 cheaper

[quote name='keeponehandloose' post='879061' date='Jun 27 2010, 06:36 PM']WILL & TOM. GOOGLE THE MAKE.Excellent soft case,wheels to drag it,more handles than an octopus would need.Less than £200. Much better than a hard case .[/quote] Have you got a link for that? I'm having a prob finding it. Waay, just found: www.tomandwill.com/ Cheers

Bought a Thunder 1A from Old Horse Murphy lately. A lovely thing, especially in passive with a good outboard preamp. Build quality was just so good on some of those early jap basses.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='880903' date='Jun 29 2010, 01:09 PM']green or grey plastic pads like a pan scourer, available from B&Q, etc. in the section with sandpaper and wet'n'dry, etc.. They are a great alternative to wire wool and very gently rub the edge off the gloss, leaving a neck satin smooth and slippery. I've used them on all my guitar and bass necks. Takes only a tiny bit of the coating off and works well to remove any stickiness.[/quote] The ones with the plastic scouring bit that are supposed to be non abrasive?

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='877145' date='Jun 25 2010, 09:35 AM']I used scotchbrite on the back of my japanese mustang neck to take off some of the gloss from it - its much better now.[/quote] Which scotchbrite is that? The pads?