Conan

Agreed. He is the master of "note placement" if such a term exists (well, it does now!)

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1417619323' post='2622305'] No contact from Howard since 26th May 2014, despite being out and gigging actively. [/quote] I think we need to be careful with that one. To be fair, the Stax Brothers (Howard's band) have never been what you might call regular performers. Playing the odd gig because you feel commited to a band and don't want to let them down (yes, I am aware of the irony in that statement!) is not quite the same as being out three nights a week with a big-paying function band. The socialising thing seems to be mostly anecdotal and based on posts on Facebook. The whole thing has me feeling deeply uncomfortable and while I sympathise with those members who are owed money and/or services, the lack of communication with Howard means that none of us know what kind of a place he is in currently. Still, a couple of PMs or posts from him and a lot of this speculation would go away.

Sounds like he put a new set of strings on! Bass seems to have lost a bit of mid-range "authority" to my ears. It sounds more "modern" and "hi-fi" with the Thumpers IMO. Neither of which are sounds that I associate with a P bass!

A very enjoyable programme! Nice one BBC4 The Pink Floyd one that was on the same night was cool too...

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1417519682' post='2621192'] 85% of the replies to this thread will recommend getting them from OBBM [/quote] And for good reason! I would certainly recommend them

[quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1417522615' post='2621249'] our drummer ...plays fills when we are gigging that he has never played before. And they're usually quite fancy syncopations, that throw me off when i'm not expecting them. [/quote] Oh god yes! Our last drummer did that all the time, and he would always come back in a fraction of a second behind the beat - leaving the band sounding bad and losing our groove. Deeply unprofessional and very frustrating!

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1417521409' post='2621228'] The first time I went looking, I was lucky enough to find Pungent Effulgent and Strangeitude as a 2-CD set. It was certainly cheap enough all of...12(?) years ago and I found them both fairly accessible. [/quote] Yes. I was going to suggest that. Great price package for two of their better albums (IMO)

Greetings! And say Hi to the Pink Panther for me...

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1417515331' post='2621095'] I don't think I'd stick it long. The drummer and I are supposed to be partners in rhythm and the engine room of the band. If we're not singing from the same sheet for any reason, it's going to sound crap, and I'd want no part in that. [/quote] This. As bass players we are the generally the first to notice, and sometimes we get the blame...

Nice drinks cabinet too...

[quote name='rungles' timestamp='1417174170' post='2617737'] This is giving me Plum GAS right now - and that's not always a good thing! [url="http://s51.photobucket.com/user/howardtjmoon/media/top_zps88c91324.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Thant is one of the nicest colours I've ever seen on a bass!!! I am a bit partial to purple mind...

I think he means that it's his second NBD with this particular bass Mark...? Not all of us can buy TWO new basses at the same time!! Edit - hang on, so that would be NBD x3!!!

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1417160613' post='2617556'] I say try it and if it works great. If it doesn't work you at least know. If you buy from on here chances are you shouldn't really lose money on the bass if you do decide it isn't for you. [/quote] Excellent advice! One thing I would add too - try to get the best fiver you can afford, and buy second-hand. If you get a "cheap" one, you may find it awkward to play due to the quality of the instrument rather than the fact that it has five strings! I know this to my cost... I tried fives and went back to fours mainly as my current band doesn't require (or even suit) the lower notes. But I do still like to fiddle on a fiver now and again!

[quote name='Ziphoblat' timestamp='1417016147' post='2616149'] every thread invariably devolves into slagging match. [/quote] No it doesn't!! Your sort always come up with that argument...

I've been thinking of some of those pickups myself - so I'd be interested to hear what you think of them in your Geddy...

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1416842598' post='2614154'] ...choose the one that sounds best. [/quote] I think our work here is done.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1416838029' post='2614066'] Anyway, it doesn't matter, there will be a new kid on the block sooner or later.. and we get gas again...?? [/quote] You mean like TKS?

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1416836745' post='2614040'] Oh yes, and my cab is fitted with sturdy side handles so that the box doesn't hit me in the shins when I pick it up..... [/quote] Touche!

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1416828355' post='2613898'] What has been the case for some years in these threads is that, sooner or later one of the the Barefaced haters will start taking aggressive and personal potshots at Alex Claber and anyone who owns a BF cab. Like calling them "fanboys" for example, or describing their "tone-goals" as "bemusing" and "clueless". And then - and I love this - they have the cheek to claim that posts, which are actually on topic, add nothing to the discussion. [/quote]

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1416835766' post='2614022'] My own cab is an Ashdown Mini 15, modified by adding castors, bracing, damping, changing the ports for flared ones and fitting a BMS 15n620 driver in 4 ohms. I use it with an 8" midrange driver in a separate cabinet with a crossover I designed and built myself. To improve dispersion in the midrange, I'm going to swap the 8" for a 6.5" when I get around to it, [/quote] Sounds like a Barefaced Big One would suit you perfectly Stevie. Probably a bit lighter than your Ashdown-based cab(s) too...

Not quite answering your question, I know - but I put EMGs in my CIJ Geddy and I'm very pleased with the results!

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1416744498' post='2613055'] I have to admit to being totally bemused at the tone goals of the guys I've heard that do use them round here... But whilst they may not have much of a clue as far as I am concerned, it goes quite a bit further than that, IMO.. [/quote] Does that not strike you as an incredibly arrogant comment? [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1416771499' post='2613437'] It seems every company is fair game but people get over protective about this one... [/quote] Agreed. Some do. But then again, some people seem to circle above BF threads like vultures, waiting to make sniping and facetious comments while adding nothing to the discussion. It's been this way for some years now, and clearly neither side is going to adopt the other's viewpoint. Let's just agree to disagree?

Lovely tone and impeccable playing

Purple Chili?