Merton

Yeah, many of my friends who are still in York kept me posted on the Fibbers/Duchess saga! Fun fun

[quote name='bremen' post='375143' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:12 PM']I just jumped through most of the hoops to create a petition there to protest the banning of chocolate. I didn't complete the process because I didn't want to distract from genuine issues, but it's easy to do. Seriously, show me the source and I will sign![/quote] [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='375144' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:12 PM']Uh, no. this is a subdomain of the 10 downing street website where people can create their own petitions and sign them. But, of course, you know that, because you spent 10 seconds to look at the [url="http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/faq"]FAQ[/url]. S.P.[/quote] D ' o h

Oooh, I used to gig there when I were a student type And Fibbers. And other places I've totally forgotten the names of. Plus the university, of course. Ahem. Say hello to the City Screen for me!

[quote name='budget bassist' post='375127' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:00 PM']That's the official 10 downing street website, that IS the source[/quote] Thanks, that what i was getting at!

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='375124' date='Jan 9 2009, 02:00 PM']i look forward to 50 posts in a row in the 'show us your rig' thread sporting pics of this new head! [/quote] Mine will be there tonight, sitting atop a "Big One"

Why would No10's petitions website have a hoax petition on it? Signed

Is that tonight?!

I think you'll find the line out won't have sufficient level to drive headphones, unless you have a headphone amp? But yes, you can run with no speaker load attached.

Just to prove to Alex that I'm able to avoid the telephone better than he, I thought I'd better post here! Alex very kindly dropped off the Big One at work today and we had a lovely lunch talking all things bass. This cab is unbelievably light. Bigger than a Trace 1153 but astonishingly light in comparison, it almost feels lighter than my LH500 in its flightcase We were, at first, slightly concerned it wouldn't fit in the boot of my car (04 Ford Focus hatchback) but it does with consummate ease (picture proof later!) At present the cab has 2 strap handles; Alex went through his ideas for wheels and placement of a third strap handle. Wheels are definitely a luxury rather than a necessity, this cab is so easy to pick up and with the third handle there will be a multitude of carrying options. That said, the wheels will provide that extra transportability (is that a word? it is now!) The crossover is still the original design; Alex has plans for finishing the new design and fitting it soon, plus a great idea for an L-pad style switch in the middle port - easier to switch in and out from the front than leaning over to the back! Well, that's about all I can say for now. I cannot wait to get this plugged in and hear it; the rehearsals and gig next week wll be awesome fun!

For some reason, despite only just getting an LH500, I really want a Little Giant as well. No idea why. Nothing else this year, unless I can magic enough money to get two of Alex's Compacts. Or maybe a Big One

Peter, that is stunning. I want a 5 string version

When are you next out Rich...?

[quote name='joe_bass' post='373195' date='Jan 7 2009, 04:14 PM']You should get some sound clips up. [/quote] Click on the CDbaby linky in my sig and listen to "If I" - that was my old Groove 5 going thru TE V-Type (miked up). I make no apology for the cheesy music

Sweeeet, be good to see ya!

[url="http://statii.com/status_cats/catalogues/3/index.html"]Have a look here[/url] for the Status catalogue page on the Groove. But if you're not wanting another MM type bass it's prob not for you There is a link somewhere to the old Status website with a little bit more info, but I can't find it right now

[quote name='Linus27' post='372990' date='Jan 7 2009, 12:43 PM']Sorry, that was my bad choice of words. What I should have said is on your website under instrument cables, you have straight connector and Muting Straight Connector. What is the difference between the two?[/quote] The muting one mutes (sorry, no-one likes [s]me[/s] a smart arse) It's for people who forget to turn their amp's volume down when unplugging leads, stops nasty pops and stuff.

[quote name='clauster' post='372950' date='Jan 7 2009, 12:15 PM']Only a short drive from me, so funds permitting I'll see you there.[/quote] Nice one! Nik is trying to [s]get out of child care duties[/s] organise child care and I really should make Mr Claber come and enjoy hearing his cab from the audience too...

[quote name='johnnylager' post='372943' date='Jan 7 2009, 12:09 PM']Will heckle if attending - 'Bass solo', 'Freebird', 'You know any Nirvana mate?', etc.[/quote] Good work!

Look out for a Status Groove - lovely thin and flat neck, 34" scale and looks very normal! EDIT plus, 2nd hand prices are normally £250-£350 so you'd have money left over and you'll get a helluva lot of bass for the cash you do spend

will PM

[quote name='Tee' post='372538' date='Jan 6 2009, 10:36 PM']If you don't recognise the advantages of both, you don't know your instrument.[/quote] +1. I've always tried to use a pick but never been that good, last year I made a concerted efoot to actually practice with it a lot more and now I really find it a useful addition to the arsenal. Slap, OTOH, I'm still arse at!

Cheers for the heads up. Not known them to be rubbish before so that's a new one, certainly worrying AFAIK Sarah is still the manager and in charge of booking bands, has been for years, but forewarned is forearmed and all! We've known them since they re-opened back in 2004 and they know if they dick us around we have plenty of other venues wanting us to play, but I'll keep an eye on that! EDIT: what's your band called?