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[quote name='bass5' post='776871' date='Mar 17 2010, 02:14 AM']Sod the taxman, at sea he'll never find me, it's the gf I should be worrying about.[/quote] +1 on the purchase buddy, personally I think the Big Al is bonkers. Im still struggleing to get over the fact it's name is that same as that Allasaurus from Walking with Dinosaurs! Not at all my cup of tea but I find myself gradually GASing for one!

I'm currently using a Danelectro honeytone with a pair of active Behringer monitors plugged into the headphone out........ But off to MusikMesse next week so a decision can finally be made between a Promethean, Phill Jones and Markbass Mini 121. Having said all that I'll probably end up with an Orange Crush 50 as I just can't justify the cost of the others at the moment.

[quote name='eBay seller']Decent pickups, not the ceramic ones found on most sub £400 guitars and basses[/quote] Correct me if I'm wrong but is he saying ceramic magnets are inferior?

[quote name='Clarky72' post='776853' date='Mar 17 2010, 01:30 AM']What's the worst in your collection? I'm going to fess up my cock-up project, I'll get it out the loft and photograph it in the morning....[/quote] Oh God im going to have to get a picture of the Washburn after the throwing in the air incident....

Good price, looks like it hasn't been waxed in a fair while though. Well worth a punt if your in the market though, it says it comes with wax and a bit of elbow grease get it good as new.

It fits in my Fiat Punto True fact!

I'll have one too! Theres a Mark 410 on for sale at the moment for 500 I think Or my 810!

[quote name='dood' post='740900' date='Feb 10 2010, 01:38 PM']Not totally relevant to the OP - but I thought you might be interested in seeing that, on my Fender Power Jazz Bass Special (1989) the P pup is actually the 'wrong way round' in comparison to 'normal' P basses![/quote] In my eyes that is the right way round. I prefer a revered P p/up gives far better highs

[quote name='Phaedrus' post='773192' date='Mar 12 2010, 10:37 PM']For 500 people, I'd suggest that subs would be essential (assuming you're playing rock-ish stuff, and hope to put bass & kick drum through it?), and that your system should be able to deliver 100dB to the first 20 feet in front of the band. HTH. Mark[/quote] I disagree, there is a difference between dB and audibility. Something that projects well can be worth far more than something thats just very loud. Your JRX subs are a prime example, I use the exact same ones (only with Eon Tops) frankly in a testing room I was not impressed. Far too much low end. No clarity and a distinct bass rumble. However first time I took them out (running only 200W) I was blown away not a case of huge volume but the way they move the air add's the right depth. Having said all that and read your post a couple of times I think as with all PA threads I ever join on any website no way is the right way. So many people use different ideas and have different theories its hard to judge.

[quote name='ardi100' post='776316' date='Mar 16 2010, 03:55 PM']The Thomann setup is exactly what I was looking at for setting up a rehearsal room, though. I'm assuming it would beat one of those Yamaha stagepass or Fender Passport thingies hands down?(Sorry for the hijack!)[/quote] by a long bloody way!

I'm currently attempting the most over the top lowball ever If it pays off I shall let you know

ok I'll join in! Forgive the terrible photos The Princess - MusicMan Stringray 3EQ The Workhorse! Fender CIJ 57' reisusse P. Modded with Duncan Quarter Pounder, Thumb rest in wierd place, bridge cover (the terrible MC Lars sticker is gone!) The New Girl. Warwick RockBass Corvette Premium 5 Oh and the Harley Benton Acoustic thing!

You sir are a very clever man! Thanks!

what a dick

[quote name='spiltmilk_2000' post='773005' date='Mar 12 2010, 06:52 PM']There has already been some great advice from people far more qualified to comment than me but here's my two pence worth... Start by getting a good understanding of the major scale. Once you really understand this everything else seems to make a little more sense. I liken it to maths... once you know the numbers 1 to 10 you can begin to count and then start to understand more complex procedures such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. In music once you know the major scale, the pattern of tones and semitones etc you can start to understand how it is used to create chords - and how each note relates to the scale and it's function. Once you understand chords it starts to become clearer why certain notes fit together in a way that is easy on the ear or perhaps why they dont. Also once you understand chords, scales and modes make sense too as really they are one and the same thing... I really think that the easiest instrument to get a grasp on all this is piano as the notes are laid in a linear way which really helps if you are a visual learner especially (and if you know how to play via remembering little fretboard patterns rather than the note names it's likely you fall into this camp!) . I would say invest in a cheap s/h keyboard to get a grasp on the major scale and then transfer what you learn to bass which will enhance your understanding further still. A few years ago I thought to myself "im going to get a grip on all this 'really complex' stuff" and when i actually looked into it found that its not that complex after all. admittedly the language we use to describe all this can be a bit confusing at first but stick with it and you really wont regret it. Even a basic understanding will give you a way of expanding your repertoire and trying new things in your playing that you may not have stumbled across by simple trial and error. Good luck![/quote] Honest thanks, thats really good advice Thanks everyone i'm begining my struggle!

[quote name='silddx' post='776183' date='Mar 16 2010, 01:53 PM']I read that as "bums all sinners in hell" What a gay deity.[/quote] This has actually given me a 14 year old girl esque giggle fit I needed that.

Thats an amazing colour. Love the fingerboard figuring as well Only one thing I dont like - Pickups! I dont like writing on them :S still a gorgeous example though

Of course, im not claiming G&L are the only ones to do it by any stretch of the imagination. But still, I do feel the price is unjustifiable when an instrument built by the sames hands and machines rolls of the line with a different logo and is half the price

Im going to chuck a curveball into the mix now G&L tribute basses are made by Cort in the Far East. To many this would not be an issue but I personally would have a hard time justifying the cost of a Tribute when a Cort is so much cheaper.

Youtube commenting is therapy for the poor.

I have a CIJ 57' reisussue P The pickup is mounted hard to the body not the plate and has these wedges underneath that make sure its high enough. Well I changed the P/up to a Seymour duncan and need the wedge things. They cannot be removed from the existing pickup and perhaps I'm being stupid but I can't find them anywhere online... I could make them I suppose but my woodwork/manufacturing skills are poor at best. If anyone has a set, knows where I can buy a set or heck even make me a set let me know!

[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='775968' date='Mar 16 2010, 09:57 AM']Will do. When is the next bass bash in the South East anyway ? Andy[/quote] Good question I would love the oppertunity to bring my lefties along!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='775976' date='Mar 16 2010, 10:03 AM']A Squier with a Fender decal, buy a Squier Jazz second hand put a decal on it sell it on eBay as a Squier with a Fender decal watch how much it goes for.[/quote] Thats not a bad idea!

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The worlds a Mad place when it comes to instruments! Example 2 - The G&L Tributes are built by Cort! Reminds me of my younger days when I used to skateboard, everyone had a favourite deck and others were rubbish. Of course as I grew up I found out there were only 6 woodshops in all of America making boards and it was amazing how often your favourite brand were made in the same one as your least favourite just with different graphics on... Now if only it turns out AXL are made by musicman we will be away!