john_the_bass Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='mcgraham' post='710207' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:41 PM']I'm actually a guitarist as well, but I took it up after bass and it has almost always taken second place to bass. Bass helped me to adopt and maintain a 'simpler is better' approach, and only to change or add to my setup when I found I was 'hearing' something that could only be achieved by modifying my setup.[/quote] I am primarily a guitarist and bass always came second, although at one point I did have 5 basses, a strap for each, a pedal board (and pedals) and an amp. I use the same kit bag when I went out playing guitar so have the same leads, the same picks, straps, etc for guitar and bass. I make do with one valve amp for guitar and er.....7 guitars...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Was that power supply a Boss PSA-230? We sell them for about twenty quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm sure Sarah will be pleased to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote]I make do with one valve amp for guitar and er.....7 guitars...![/quote] AH-HAH! I knew someone on BC would help to illustrate the plight of a guitarist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='51m0n' post='710215' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:46 PM']About which, the power supply or the insurance?[/quote] The insurance mostly! lol speaking of which just got a quote from allianz.. £47 a year for £1700 worth of gear inc in unattended vehicles.... seems pretty reasonable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Good luck with the audition! Next time, check this bad boy out. Should fix your PSU needs. [url="http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12"]http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/inde...;products_id=12[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='710221' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:50 PM']Was that power supply a Boss PSA-230? We sell them for about twenty quid.[/quote] PSA 240, not 230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='mcgraham' post='710207' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:41 PM']I'm actually a guitarist as well, but I took it up after bass and it has almost always taken second place to bass. Bass helped me to adopt and maintain a 'simpler is better' approach, and only to change or add to my setup when I found I was 'hearing' something that could only be achieved by modifying my setup.[/quote] I only change or add to my setup when I find I'm [i]not[/i] 'hearing' something that could only be achieved by spending bundles. So that would be - er - always? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='mcgraham' post='710227' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:54 PM']AH-HAH! I knew someone on BC would help to illustrate the plight of a guitarist [/quote] Well, you know. I simpy have to have 2 almost identical Les Pauls just in case I a 2nd at any time! [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710232' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:54 PM']PSA 240, not 230. [/quote] No difference really bab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710232' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:54 PM']PSA 240, not 230. [/quote] Sorry, you've been overcharged there. The PSA240 is the old model, which was never more than about twenty quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='710234' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:56 PM']No difference really bab[/quote] No idea I just read the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='710237' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:57 PM']Sorry, you've been overcharged there. The PSA240 is the old model, which was never more than about twenty quid.[/quote] Why doesn't that surprise me. Ah well So long as it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710241' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:58 PM']Why doesn't that surprise me. Ah well So long as it works [/quote] That's what I like about you. Most of us would now launch a 12 page rant... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='710245' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:00 PM']That's what I like about you. Most of us would now launch a 12 page rant...[/quote] I'm an obsessive compulsive frugal money saver therefore £8 will be more than scraped back in other areas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710228' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:54 PM']The insurance mostly! lol speaking of which just got a quote from allianz.. £47 a year for £1700 worth of gear inc in unattended vehicles.... seems pretty reasonable![/quote] Yup that would eb about right. Now imagine what £250+ worth of insured gear looks like in a little terrace house Cant move for bass kit. Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='skankdelvar' post='710245' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:00 PM']That's what I like about you. Most of us would now launch a 12 page rant...[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='51m0n' post='710250' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:02 PM']Yup that would eb about right. Now imagine what £250+ worth of insured gear looks like in a little terrace house Cant move for bass kit. Sigh....[/quote] I feel your pain.... I'm in a mid terrace lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Terrible isnt it, everything I survey, it is bass (mwahahahahahaaaaa!) Plus toys for littl'un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 i'm surrounded by bass/guitar gear and primary coloured childrens toys. It's like being in kiddy muso hell for anyone else. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Severe lego and playmobil addictions in this household endanger the unclad sole at all times.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='51m0n' post='710269' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:10 PM']Severe lego and playmobil addictions in this household endanger the unclad sole at all times....[/quote] oooh that sounds like my girls room. Soooo painful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710274' date='Jan 12 2010, 05:12 PM']oooh that sounds like my girls room. Soooo painful!![/quote] Thats where 'ickle Johnny et al learn their first swear words I think You try not swearing as the unprotected arch of your foot comes down on the ultra sharp corner of a 4x2 lego block at 10 past midnight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, bit of an expensive hobby but worth EVERY PENNY. Good luck with the audition, sure you'll slay them. But they're better alive for future gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) you chose to be a bassist because the bass-player is undoubtedly the coolest and most well-hung member of the band, and don't you forget it,.....erm , oh, whoops ! good luck with the audition ! Edited January 12, 2010 by phil.i.stein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodaxe Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Sarah5string' post='710228' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:54 PM']The insurance mostly! lol speaking of which just got a quote from allianz.. £47 a year for £1700 worth of gear inc in unattended vehicles.... seems pretty reasonable![/quote] A couple or 3 months back I got a call from the Co-Op offering me insurance (I'd made a casual enquiry about it prior to the call, so it wasn't strictly a cold-call) & I asked about gear. They quoted me a nad's over £140 for... £21000 Household Contents, plus £2500 Musical Instruments (tbh it *might* have been "including" - can't recall now, either way it panned out as £23 down & £12.68 for 11 months) I specifically asked the rep if I'd be covered if a pint got spilled over my rig whilst playing in a pub, & was pleasantly surprised to get a "Yes". I have been a customer of theirs for a yonk, so whether that was "street price" or "Members' Discount" I can't say. Pete. Edited January 12, 2010 by Bloodaxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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