LeftyBiskit

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1317114776' post='1386783'] I`m gearing up for my first gig for over a decade on Sat. I`ve been away for a fortnight, and the singer had domestic issues that needed resolving so we`ve had two hours rehearsal last tues,in the last 4 weeks which was ok, a bit more enthusiastic than finesse but we remembered most of the set! So, now we have 3 reh this week of about 3 hours each to slick it up a little and organise the set a little better. This will be the singers FIRST live performance and her confidence is critical, so these rehearsals will also be about maintaining and reinforcing that. It`s not a big gig, just a bar with about 150 people but it does fill up and is almost a residency in that we will be doing a month of Saturdays on and a month off (a rare thing nowadays). The size of the gig means nothing to the singer, to her it`s important! So, the tension rises.. Also, the drummer has been mumbling things like "I`m not sure there will be room for that Ampeg cab, but we can just put you in the P.A. I considered the P.A, an LD Systems 15" sub and 12" satellites which sounds great for vocals and a bit of keys and politely declined his kind offer. So, we`ll see where that goes! More to follow. MM [/quote] Good luck for saturday Dave Whats the name of the venue?, Let us know how it goes. T

In the past i have just binned the old strings and stuck a set of new ones on. I did boil one set of strings for about ten mins(once) and a lot of scum did float to the top, I stuck back'em back on the bass they came off, but i didnt really find the results all that impressive, maybe I'll just put the boiled ones onto my P,for that "thump" or even stick 'em on my Bison.and keep the new ones for my J. That should save a few quid over the year.

My current setting is dry at 1.00 with the growl at 9.00 and girth at 1.00.

How long are you meant to boil 'em for

[quote name='Clarky' post='1376011' date='Sep 16 2011, 10:18 PM']Its actually a pretty decent bass with a great, VERY Precision-like sound. The 3001 had the extra scale length and slightly more complex controls, so with hindsight I should have gone for that. However, I was on a big Mani phase at the time (had just re-discovered The Second Coming) and wanted the exact same bass .... not realising at the time that he is way shorter than me and with smaller hands, so the short-scale 3000 suited him a hell of a lot more than it suited me [/quote] Yeah I agree with you on that on the P sound I've listening to a few roses tracks recently,namely she bangs the drums,waterfall and I am the resurrection as we do these numbers..and the bass sounds very P like-in fact I use a Squier Precision and the sound/tone is spot on.

I'm sat here listening to the Missus,youngest son and dog snorin'

Hi, I've had a couple of envelope filters in the past and found that to get the best results i had to turn up the treble control on the bass(passive basses only) hope that helps. Trev.

Yeah-Ashdowns customer service is 2nd to none-got a new EQ switch off 'em this year foc. That Guy Morel's a top fellah

I've had both the SYB-3 and SYB-5, And they where both ..ite, I have the Digitech BSW on my board now.. Much more user friendly.

Dont need one as my basses rarely go out of tune. purely a guitard's device.

[quote name='obbm' post='1355503' date='Aug 29 2011, 06:21 PM']and there are no rules or laws that dictate when you should stop either. [/quote] +1 On that one mate-Ill be hitting the big 50 in a couple of weeks-And we'll be playing on my birthday-Pure joy.

Tonight the Broken Biskits play at The Seven Stars Harwood.Bolton(opp.Morrisons) Making our 1st visit this year, It's one of our favourite venues and well be treating the local populace to a mix of Indie tunes old and new. if your in the locale pop in and say hello. L.B

I had a bout of Gas for a Boss GT6-B. Justin stepped up to the mark, deal was done as quick as a flash. Posted, and I recieved it the very next day. great communication, All round top banana. thanks Justin Trev.

Bought some cables off Dave. Great gear. Great price. Great comms Speedy postage All round Great guy to deal with. Thank's Dave/ L.B

I Have fat fingers, and i dont have the patience to tune an instrument with more than 4 string's Oh and more importantly----- I just love the sound of the Bass T.

I have 2 squier basses, and they are my main gigging basses- 1 is an affinity precision-bought it 7 years ago and a VM Jazz-which i bought at the beginning of the year,I take em both to every gig and they never let me down. the precision is great for stone roses numbers-a lovely fat sound. and the Jazz-well I just love the growl of those duncan designed pickups. In Fact I'm only writing this post now as i have just got back from a gig,at which both basses were used for different numbers. T.

Right, I have been 'avin a think-now this is just a theory i have, and i would welcome peoples take on this What if i got a cheap volume pedal and did this- BASS -A/B?Y box-OCTAVE-A/B/Y BOX-Other effects-amp. |__VOL+FUZZ_______| Or even better- substitute the first A/B/Y Box for a Splitter cable Trev

I must admit, I'm stumped on this one-so many options but they all involve spending more cash,and my pedalboard is already maxxed out It's a thinker alright. I'll bounce a few of these suggestions around in my head and see what comes up- thank's guys. T

Traded Pedals with Andy, Great guy to deal with. smooth and hassle free-well packaged and fast delivery. Top fellah! Buy or Trade with confidence, Thank's again. Trev.

Ian bought my Snowball effects looper- Great Bloke to do business with, smooth transaction,fast payment, Enjoy the pedal Ian. Thanks again. Trev.

That'd be a Logarithmic one i'd be needin' then Dan. T.

[quote name='MB1' post='1320393' date='Jul 29 2011, 01:15 PM']MB1. Ive been in some music shops where the sales staff deserve a good slapping![/quote] +1 Yep, I can think of one sales assistant in a local shop who needs a good slap- And he's not even LOCAL