bremen

It can rejuvenate old strings for a while. I don't see how it can damage the bass (assuming you don't put them on the bass straight out of the saucepan to allow them to drip-dry).

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1321879828' post='1443936'] Whose P.A was it...? why do they not have any DI boxes supplied..? And if they don't, why are you using them? This stuff is normally covered by the tech rider, IMO.. All the gigs I have done recently, the Bass was externally DI'd so this is obviously an area that the engr wants control off. My DI's on the amp are post and pre...with output levels on both...but even that might not satisfy the engr who will use his own..in 90% of cases. [/quote] Yes, I've always considered it the PA's job to provide a box. Though there was a thread here not long ago about a studio who didn't have any and considered it the producer's responsibility. Consensus was 'wtf? definitely the studio's job'. Smaller PAs might only have a passive though. I'd suggest getting an 'affordable' active box http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?xsid=fddf825b84b3d2d34b7a39c05bf71c89&sw=active+di+box&x=0&y=0 and keeping it for the odd occasion when FOH can't come up with anything decent. You shouldn't have to change the amp if you like it.

Active will load the bass less; running a passive bass into a passive DI will knacker the tone.

I'm quite surprised that the built-in DI is post-EQ only. So, yes. If you like the amp, just buy a separate DI, they're not that expensive.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1321462086' post='1439462'] Active Passive 4/5/6 Fretted Fretless Maple Fretboard Rosewood Fretboard Ebony/Other Fretboard Satin Finish Gloss Finish Natural Finish Metallic Finish With LEDs Without LEDs With Scratchplate Without Scratchplate In perfect condition Relic'd naturally Relic'd unnaturally Filter Pre-Amp Non-Filter Pre-Amp I'll think up some more [/quote] Each of the above with flatwounds Each of the above with rounds (is the serious reason I bought my latest bass)

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1321533432' post='1440220'] Could have been worse, like waking up with a woman and finding she has a little extra something down below [/quote] A B string?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1321531801' post='1440194'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]You can do two things: [/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]You need to get some confidence back when playing this instrument, so forget the B string and just play the top 4 strings. Imagine and play it like a 4 string. Stick your thumb on the B string and don’t play it, then, when you’re happy, gradually introduce B string notes. [/font][/color][/size] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]Or, just put in the hours. Starting on the wrong string is a common problem. It just means you need to improve your technique and visualise the fretboard as a bunch of notes, not shapes starting from the bottom string.[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] That sounds like good advice. Thing is, I start to feel comfortable on the 5 then when I go back to the 4 with its luxurious spacing and shallow neck I feel like I've taken off a big heavy coat and a pair of wellies. And a diving helmet.

[quote name='swanbrook' timestamp='1320266806' post='1424681'] Jasus man the tide wouldn't take that out ! [/quote] Second time that hideosity has been nominated. Someone said it was 'a giant stagg beetle that'd been stuffed and turned into an egg slicer'.

He's not embarassing himself though.

[quote name='johnny_frog' timestamp='1321520407' post='1440017'] interesting to see how the original punks turned out... some selling butter and others storming oil rigs... [/quote] The ex Clash members are doing well. Mick Jones is involved with http://www.jailguitardoors.org.uk/ Dudes, indeed.

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1321376260' post='1438442'] Hhahaahha - havent heard that for a while A [/quote] Never seen it written before! RIP Nian

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1321377680' post='1438460'] I bought it as an LP when it first came out and later lost it. Ten years ago I got a CD free by cashing in some Shell coupons. As I understand it, the LP is a bit different from the CD, but who cares? It's still a great session. [/quote] I think the difference is that the vinyl has been sped up slightly and is consequently not in concert pitch (but it's jazz, innit?) whereas the CD is as recorded.

I'm quite heartened that the vast majority of my BC comrades recognise this ridiculous bullshit for what it is. '...employ a multiple-conductor cordage design that is said to improve transient response...' my hairy arse. Wooten may only have chosen the colour but he's damaged his reputation by allowing his name to be associated with that wretched bollocks.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1315409606' post='1365421'] Am having a strange time at the moment. All I seem to want to do is practice, compose and play my own stuff, rather than keep absorbing anyone else. Maybe I have last reached a point where I am ready to 'eat my father', to quote Steve Swallow. I have a trio gig this Sunday in Bury St Edmunds with these guys.... [url="http://www.nicfrance.co.uk/"]http://www.nicfrance.co.uk/[/url] [url="http://www.kevinflanagan.net/"]http://www.kevinflanagan.net/[/url] [url="http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/faculties/alss/deps/mpa/staff/kevin_flanagan.html"]http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/fac...n_flanagan.html[/url] Quite excited, really...... [/quote] Kevin Flanagan! He used to live down the road from me. Made my day passing his house and hearing him wail. Say hello from me - I don't know if he'd remember me but say Chris the cyclist, friend of Demmy. edit: d'oh, the post I was replying to happened months ago. How was it? Will you play together again?

[quote name='fatboyslimfast' timestamp='1321366046' post='1438246'] I've been playing with both recently, but find that on my '77 with Roto Steels, unless I use a cheap plastic pick it sounds really scratchy. the P (with flats) sounds fantastic picked with a thick tortex. I'm sure it's because I'm not picking perpendicular to the strings, more on an angle, but how do I fix that - any tips? [/quote] This is exactly the problem I have.

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1321365025' post='1438230'] Does anyone else feel like they're on talkbass? [/quote] Isn't that the place where Christian fundamentalists threaten violence from a distance of 6000 miles?

Cheers lads. This is one of the sounds I'd like to achieve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvdepitKnDI

Any top tips for someone who's been playing fingerstyle for (mumble) years and wants to try a pick?

[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1321358441' post='1438119'] They're here. [/quote] In tune?

[quote name='Stroopy121' timestamp='1321352954' post='1438044'] This is exactly what I was thinking - have the option to charge the battery while running the pups off the mains or switch to using the battery when I'm using a non-phantom head. Schematic would be nice, I have an idea in my head but no sense in doing work that's already done! Cheers! xx [/quote] How do I attach a .pdf from my computer?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1321352688' post='1438038'] [b]Powering active pickups from your head:[/b] [/quote] What. The. f***.

It gets better - this (the original?) from Benjamin Franklin: Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1321352172' post='1438026'] I looked up the original quote and there's more.... A Republic is two lions and a lamb voting on what's for dinner..... only the lamb has a gun. [/quote] brilliant, I'd never heard that part. The modern world is two lambs and a lion voting on what's for dinner...only the USA gives the lion a gun. '87% of Internet quotes are misattributed' -Abraham Lincoln