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Hey Andy our member numbers use the same digits ! how odd -
Just bought a BG Lakland If I'm in the market for a 2nd this would be high on the list. Really nice looking bass and if its got Duck's J neck probably a dream to play too! Free Beautiful bump!
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I see Aguilar are releasing a new comp in the new year but I guess we will have to see and hear how it sounds Looks pretty tho [url="http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_tlc_compressor.htm"]http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_tlc_compressor.htm[/url]
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Norah jones had a good tune but I think her signature vocal style didn't work over it that well. She has these coy little bluesy/ jazzy inflections that are fine with bluesy/ jazz music but didn't translate that well. I too agree we should fire up a new thread every week giving our two cents worth of the Later..... line up. It passes the time if nothing else
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First big gig at a local music festival about 3000 people there - i think I was 17 playing and playing in a covers band. Its was a summer night and abt 15 minutes into the set a travelling brass band from eastern europe and their 20 or so majorettes walked into the crowd and were all standing right at the front. The chicks looked like something outta L.A.- all tight dresses and really beautiful. And there we were rocking out. Needless to say that turned out to be a great week. Second was my old bands last gig back in belfast a few years ago. The crowd were amazing, the support acts were all buddies, the whole vibe was unreal and the tone outta that old '78 P bass I had back then was pure delicious growl. I hung up my bass after that as I thought it will never be topped! Here I am back like some fun junkie sniffing around for that hit again Good Times!
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think that new foo's tune is very Tom Petty and was the 'Fat' Smear on 3rd guitar? Did you see Sting's beard? He's gone all John Martyn!! or maybe he's developing an eco-system to help battle deforestation?
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How much for the badges? Don't tell me £75 with a free pedal? -
Well that was quick Looks like all can flash mob the Basschat stand instead
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That Lakland in Guitar and Bass this month....
krispn replied to Moos3h's topic in General Discussion
I think the point is that these are still small companies making limited batches as Dave5 pointed out A CNC body cut in Indo-China is no different from a CNC machine at Fender USA or anyone else but I think our perceptions of the Far East maybe date back to some of those terrible rip off guitars many of us owned when we started out! It is certainly the trend that a lot of high end makers are doing this with finishing process/set-up in their 'native' country. I think I'd be happier with a bass made in Indonesia in a batch of 30 than a USA Fender made in a batch of ????. These are HIGH END builders. While their prices are not affordable by any means for their particular product its the 'more affordable' version. Like any of these things its about brand, build quality and what you can afford as much as it is about Its no different from the fashion production industry. Gucci bags made on a production line in China sold for ££££ in up market outlets. I am not attacking the UK builders here but we often assume that the Far East must be paying poor wages and have terrible conditions compared the the UK but what isit like compared to other jobs in that country? By that logic I wonder what the wages are at UK builders such as Matamp, Shuker etc etc be interesting to see what holiday pay, sick pay, benefits and wage p/h is there as a comparison the Far East and who is getting the raw deal? -
Thanks Dave I've got some from Jeannie's already for the DJ. I've been given details of Sims who do custom p/g's in the UK. [url="http://www.simscustom.com/"]http://www.simscustom.com/[/url] They seem to know their onions!
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OK so there has been some chat on the official thread and this is in no way a hijack.... I noticed that some people are travelling alone to the show and others suggested some way of ID'ing fellow forumites. What if we arrange a little 'meet and greet' of our own? What about the cafe area at 11am...... maybe we could have a little sign printed with the Basschat logo and take it from there? Not sure how people feel about name badges but certainly a wee white sticker with 'BassChat' on it would allow people to know who fellow forumites are, pop over and say hi and not be wandering around alone. These type of shows are always better when you have someone to rave about gear to or to encourage you to demo some stuff If people know the layout of the venue and can suggest a more appropriate meeting point then please put your views forward. I wouldn't take much to arrange and could really make the day better for a lot of people who would otherwise be walking about alone. Look forward to your suggestions gavin
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Just sent this to someone who suggested I post it Its Ed Friedland doing a head to head with a bunch of different string sets from DR (my string of choice for round wounds as it happens) You really can hear the difference between the different sets and his views on tone etc are always spot in. Enjoy [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0609newsletter.html"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0609newsletter.html[/url]
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TheButler thank you for the kind words..... you know your welcome to come over and have a blast anytime! Plus I may actually have a kettle in the room next time so I can offer you a cuppa! The bass is currently on hold until Bass Day on the 22nd as discussed G (hope you got the pic's ok) Anyone else who is interested will be second in line and you will hear back from me on the 23rd either way. Thanks for looking Gavin -
Hey some of you may remember this from a few weeks back..... Price £775 shipped with gig bag and 2 spare pick guards. £750 shipped with gig bag and p/g of your choice of the three - black, white or tort The p/g's are from jeannie pickguards in the USA, great quality and a perfect fit. The Bass.... This is a very versatile bass with a whole heap of great tones. The neck is to die for and all you have to do is see how many forumites play Lakland stuff to believe the hype. I'd add a link to the Lakland site but they have discontinued this bass. I'm positive they will bring out a similar version, possibly an artist endorsement, its just too good to just lose from their inventory. Condition The bass is on great condition but it has been played and as such has a few very minor little marks No chips on the finish etc but there are two small dings on the back of the headstock - thats what happens when you hit cymbals with your bass! Purely cosmetic and I'll get pics tonight at practice. I have to admit this is a reluctant sale but its only to fund another purchase of one of those must get before its gone deals! I think you call it GAS I have just acquired a Lakland p bass so I've still got my Lakland fix (phew!) If your near Edinburgh and wanna come over and give the bass a go I'd be happy to arrange a time. I have a practice room where you can turn it up nice and loud! Thanks for your interest feel free to mail me direct at gavindevlin'at'mac'dot'com Gavin
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Keeping my tort guard and don't really use the black or white any more. Had the black guard on last week for my final gig with my old band - my equivalent to a black arm band but an all-black bass is a little too death metal for my liking! The guards were made by Jeannie Pickguards in the USA and are top quality. The black has some marks as you may expect so I'd take a little less for it. The white is in great shape. Shall we say £20 and £25 respectively? Buy both and I'll do them shipped for £40. Go on treat yourself - Its like getting a new bass that feels just like your old one but looks sexy! I'll update with picks tomorrow (i'll show them fitted to the bass for a better idea of how they look) Thanks for looking
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Hey folks Anyone know where I can source a Lakland BG pick guard in the UK. I know of some USA based guys but would much prefer to get one more locally than wait on our colonial friends. I'm after a tort specifically and would be happy to swap a Lakland DJ4 p/g white or black with someone if they were wiling ( I know they are different models but I have 3 for the DJ which came with the bass when I got it and only one for the BG) Cheers in advance for any help.
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I too noticed the BadBull gone and I was gonna try and get it as aloaner from GG as I have been sold a dud amp from them - nt their fault and the online/ phone guys are a pleasure to deal with. Might see if I can snag the Performer 600 looks plenty mean and i understand its got a valve in there somewhere too. Any of you cats had a go on one?
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Looking forward to the 4th - big style!
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*THE HEAD HAS NOW SOLD* Thanks for looking Up again due to the forces of nature, rail works and geography! Reason for sale is Im trying to unload a few pieces of gear to get one killer bit of kit. If this don't sell for the asking price I'm quite content to keep it - not gonna sell for a crazy price then spend the next 2 yr talking about the one that got away and regretting it. Hands up if you have ever done that before? RH 450 - All the good things you have heard are true and this head delivers on power, performance and versatility. Sound guy at a gig the other night was floored as my sound check took about 30 seconds (he was using the built in DI along with my stage cab) "Lets hear some bass" he said. I played a little, he said "Damn! Sounds great can we get some guitar next?" Literally 30 seconds! Check out the TC website and Harmony Central reviews. Plenty Asking £600 ovno. Perfect condition and Im willing to ship in the UK (p+p will be included in the asking price) I'd be happiest with a face to face meet + demo and I'll happily oblige in Edinburgh but will be unable to travel. Tried that, didn't work out and it just resulted in two frustrated individuals hence the re-list. Thanks for looking and pic's included. Its roughly the size of a laptop only about twice as thick Please PM your interest -
Walnut P DAMNNNNNNNN!
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now sold see previous post
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I was thinking that myself but its good to hear others thoughts Thanks guys
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Seen one of these on evilbay and was wondering would a 100 tube power amp be enough for a bass rig? and would it be clean enough? Thoughts?
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Valve powered Practise Amp...and other recomendations?
krispn replied to JHBASS's topic in Amps and Cabs
I have a Fender Bassman 20 - hand wired PTP made by Paul Rivera when he was at Fender back in the 80's Its nowhere near loud enough for anything other than practice but with an acoustic jam or playing in the house its such a good tone - before i got it it lived in a recording studio and was the go to bass amp when mic'ing up. Its got a 1x15 and sounds great for bass and not too shabby for guitar either! Actually running it flat out thru a 4x12 cab will give you some healthy all tube dirt ala SVT. Its up for sale if any y'all are interested as I never get to use it these days. I'll try and add it as my avatar pic as Im having trouble up loading pics. If someone wants to give me advice on how to up load feel free -
SWR now gone. SVP hangs in the balance
