Mykesbass

When I got my Carvin BX500 (well in budget) I A/B'd it with the Tonehammer and much preferred the Carvin, even without taking the price differential into account. I did see Molan post that they are not going to carry on stocking them at BassGear but worth checking one out if you can.

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1423476781' post='2685099'] Make time to eat decent food at least once a day, instead of stuff that's "easy" or cheap. [/quote] This. I tour managed a two week run and ended up with gastritis - wouldn't wish that on anyone. Expensive, but if you can't get to supermarkets make sure you get the occasional healthy meal from motorway services - Waitrose/M&S. Not very rock&roll I know but....

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1423316884' post='2683435'] This month Lurksalittle has gone one better and filmed .........the making of TRAIN... I think it will eventually have a different title, but as a working brief I give you ........ [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJP313RkF3c"]https://www.youtube....h?v=NJP313RkF3c[/url] Ed to confirm , this isnt actually my entry , it is a trailer for it made by Lurksalittle [/quote] [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1423318063' post='2683463'] Not misled, the Wow! was entirely for Lurksalittle's video skillz. Although I'll take special note to lower my expectations anyway [/quote] And another wow - some great talent in the Lurks household (and just a little wicked humour)!!

I've got the baby of the family, the BX500 and love it! Can't imagine how loud the bigger ones must be. Great warm, clean sound, easy to find your right tone and loads of control to tweak from gig to gig.

Whereabouts in Cornwall - I don't have any contact details, but the head of music at Cornwall College nr Penzance is an amazing player and plays in various combos. (Long story why I know this, I have nothing to do with the guy or the area)!!

Many thanks Bill, using the two cab outputs it is for me then.

I played the California Social Club once - in Ipswich!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1423057247' post='2680082'] Electrically the result is identical. The only advantage to connecting the cabs indepently to the amp is that the current going to the second cab doesn't have to also go through the cord to the first. If your cords are of sufficient gauge that won't matter, but if they're undersized it might. [/quote] Hi Bill, If I can borrow this thread for a moment, if you are using good quality leads does the length make any difference - just thinking the lower cab will need a long lead, whereas if you daisy chain you can use two shorter leads? Thanks, Mike

Beautiful bass but can I suggest this version of the song for the stunning, muted string bass tones: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DuWOMqc9-M"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DuWOMqc9-M[/url]

[quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1423133237' post='2681092'] Coarse European grass I think. Love how this has turned into a gardening thread already! haha!! [/quote] Sorry Clarky72, yes the bass is stunning!

[quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1423133072' post='2681086'] I think the pics were taken at Yamaha in Spain. [/quote] Ah, posts crossed, so yes, probably is! (artificial turf)

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1423132951' post='2681081'] I'd say, look at the size of his garden. [/quote] Is that artificial turf?

Solo, or bass-centric stuff - nah, not for me... Modern heavy rock styles, ditto.... This? loved it!!!! Amazing track - brilliantly played, excellent production and melodic and musical - oh the joys of an open mind

Possibly get some insight to the more general things that get discussed on here - image being one (including the use of specific basses for that reason), there are probably some crackers Pro/Name bassists could add to the Strange Things People Say To You At Gigs thread. Not sure what value they would be on here on the gear front though, as they are playing in such a different setting from most.

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Congratulations!!

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1422878597' post='2677752'] This is my thoughts on it. [/quote] Few, glad to have not offended the OP

3 ply Mint - that white is just a bit too white IMO (the blue is gorgeous though).

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1422873140' post='2677668'] I had an older guy (60+) come up to me at a Jazz gig I do regularly, just before I was about to play with Alan Barnes, and say ' your bass was too loud last week, mate. Can you turn it down? After all, the bass doesn't really do anything, does it'? 'No, it doesn't' I said. [/quote] Ouch! Is that the event you run? If so, could you ban him? (least he deserves)!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1422848438' post='2677529'] I'll set the ball rolling, then, shall I..? [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/i-think-i-can"]I Think I Can...[/url] Enjoy. [/quote] Nice work - surely will break the duck this month (unless Skol bans you for being one second over the 5 minutes)

This just came up on one of the Facebook pages I get - lovely looking bass - eyes peeled! [url="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155251146550454&set=a.10153196369795454.1073741826.611840453&type=1"]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10155251146550454&set=a.10153196369795454.1073741826.611840453&type=1[/url]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1422786560' post='2676659'] Hey phaty, welcome to Basschat! Nobody will mention the w@r! [/quote] Unless it's with Eric Burdon - now there's a band that doesn't get enough attention around here! Welcome to the forum phaty.

Well done Old Ben - a terrific month for compositions - thought it may have been even tighter in the voting.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1422650464' post='2675282'] Vibe, man. That album sounds great! It's got all the little niggles and background noises that give classic recordings a great feel. There's quite a few occasions where things sound a bit 'laid-back'! Truckstop [/quote] I'll have to start using these terms when my pitching is out Don't get me wrong, I love the band, and am not one for over produced, highly polished work, it's just that particular bit really grated on me hence wondering if it was my ears!