Mykesbass

Does seem to be growing, which is another great reason to explore!

Yes, guess I'm coming to it from the Blues side, which is where Elles Bailey started (along with Alice Armstrong and a couple of others). Looks like there is a fair bit of crossover. Will check out Longstay, thanks.

Thanks - yes, been following their Facebook page - need to delve deeper into their own website, thanks.

I have a bit of an idea for the next band I want to put together, and thought it would probably fall under the Americana label (not that I am one for labels, but they do serve a purpose when putting something together and then marketing that act). Anybody here playing in such a band? Is there a 'scene' (it looks like there is a bit of one from my Facebook feed)? Who are some of the bands out there? Thanks in advance!

Picked up a Cry Baby at a local hose clearance place for £3. Exchanged next day at a Brighton guitar shop for a set of D'addario chrome bass strings. I have no idea how I disposed of my 1970s Electro Harmonix Poly chorus, but I know I wouldn't have sold it for much.

I've had a Carvin BX500 for years, and my brother has had a combo for a similar time. No problem with either. However, there was a big reliability issue which the guys at the stockist at the time, Bass Gear, became aware of. Most of the problems happened early in ownership, so if there's secondhand gear out there working I'd say it would be low risk.

@BigRedX has good knowledge of unusual designs. He may be able to shed some light on wether it is original or a custom job.

Have you tried Newtone Strings? Lots of folk on here rate them highly (I've only used them for guitar), and they will make custom sizes.

Poor take by Scott. I'm not a Scott hater, and think he does a great job of promoting his brand, and bass in general. But I think it's a shame he uses his platform here with no regard to the damage he could be causing (proven by the need for this thread). I'm a 34" scale player with gas for a Nordy Acinonyx.

I enjoyed it. The suspension of disbelief didn't bother me as I felt it was a short cut to representing success of the band/project. Thought the music was cleverly constructed.

Enjoy your basses. Don't ask others to validate your choices.

If @LowB_FTW suggestion doesn't work, anything by Wasp - they can sting multiple times. As a serious response, pretty sure Michael M Keegan of Therapy? Tunes his 4 string down to C - great workout for your left hand down at the first fret!

This could end up being neverending. I'll just suggest one young multi-instrumentalist, although for me his real talent is his guitar playing - Tom Misch. Great jazz chops, a lovely feel. Not 100% convinced by his finished productions, but his playing is sublime.

Just love his explosive snare hits - drives Hard Bop like no other.

No Elvin?! 😯

Difficult to make a mosh pit with the average numbers at jazz gig 🤨

Audience response. If that is good then any other problems are wiped out.

Not so fast. Looks like some BWs had multiple uses. Check the model number if you can. Not sure if you could customise the cab to become a bass cab if the speaker was bass compatible, but there are those on here who could advise.

Interesting choice. One of my favourites was from two years later:

The one that the guitar plugged into must have been the Vocal Harmony - I know it wouldn't have been a £600 model!! Looks like the Mic Mechanic (groan) may be what you need.

TC Helicon is a cracking piece of kit. It works stand alone as a vocal effect, but can also add harmonies which it will work out if you plug a guitar into it. Worked with two very good singers who use them to very good effect.

Respect needs to be earned, and frankly you haven't done that on this thread.

No, how about you show some empathy in your posts on a topic revolving around health issues on a public forum?

Your first contribution to this thread was a bit odd. This second one is insensitive, and bordering on the offensive. How about you come back when you have a positive contribution to make?

And Dan Armstrong I think. Didn't Hayman/Shergold have something along these lines?