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This video confirms what I've been trying to tell people for ages - those flat patch cables from EBS and Rockboard are very prone to noise in certain environments (skip to 22:46). Not seen those mini Ibanez ones before, they look great!3 points
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After much trying out and research, I’ve finally sorted out my small rig. It’s unbelievable that this little lot ( Aguilar AG 700 and a Barefaced One 10) can produce the sounds that it does in such a lightweight package. Rehearsal tomorrow night should be fun!3 points
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If you have a back drop and end up supporting super mettallers Testament, don't let them near the stage before you go on. Last night of the Tour. Annihilator about to play the support slot. Back drop mysteriously different...3 points
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Well, I took delivery of a brand new in the box Road Word 50s Classic within the last hour. I quickly replaced the round wound strings with a set of used Chromes, and it certainly does play well (only other one of these I have played had the original strings on, which really don't suit it IMO). Sound (though a small home practice amp) is close to impossible to tell apart from the un worn Classic 50s. In terms of feel, the RW neck is better, though the frets feel a little rough.I'll have that sorted when I get the bass properly set up. Out of the box, it's pretty good, apart from the strings. By a quirk of luck, good timing, and an alcohol-induced lack of sense, I paid less for my road worn than I paid for my Classic 50s a few months ago. I'll add a picture of the two of them side by side for comparison. Of course, now it's here and I like it, I'll need to sell something to pay for it and make room in the house. I'm pretty sure that whatever I sell, it won't be a Fender though!3 points
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OK - it's all packed up and ready to put Mike out of his very patient misery Here's some finished shots before it went back into its case. First of all - a 'before and after' : Then some standard shots - probably the same ones you've seen before but with a dark background : ...and yes, Mike, it fits! :3 points
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Got to agree on them being superb quality for the money. I got this a few weeks back (brand new) for £4122 points
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Can only live in hope my brother2 points
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Pleasant Stumble whilst researchng versions of the John Martyn song :2 points
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@Paul S I love him dearly, but please do not lock me in a room with him, it’s bad enough I realise that as he gets older and more batty I will have to take him to feed the ducks, I don’t want to live with him as well....2 points
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Not to engage in some form of hideous 'who had more necks' oneupmaship but... I did own this ridiculous 6 necked beast for a year or so a decade ago! At one point (after many beers) 6 of us did attempt to play Hotel California on it. Ahh those where the days!2 points
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Saxophones in Jazz: Yes please. Saxophones in Rock/Pop: No thank you. Also: anything with a synthesized brass section makes my teeth hurt.2 points
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New original rock bands? Rock is the music of my generation, the music of 40 years ago. It's a bit like asking why no-one writes original Dixieland Jazz, original Blues music or even original Britpop. Styles just come and go. Don't get me wrong I love all these and more but whilst there will always be people who love this style or that and will write tributes in the style they love most creative people will push the boundaries on from the music they grew up with. We're several generations on from true Rock so why would you expect people to doggedly stay in one place. There are plenty of successful bands and musicians around, music goes on and keeps changing, good luck to the kids there's no reason for them to humour our tastes. At least so far fashion still demands drummers and bassists2 points
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Just wanted to pass on a little advice on this subject. I've never really been a fan of maple boards, much preferring rosewood/ebony, so a while back I researched easy methods of staining a lighter board to near-black, so a couple of days ago I had a go. If you look at the photos, you'll see I did it on one of my Lulls (gasp), the board on my JAXT4 (mahogany) would darken a bit after an oiling session, but was very light compared to the ebony of the NRT5. The board is quite open grained and would take the stain easily enough. I'd done a bit of pre-research and the one product that came up time and again was Fiebings Leather Dye; I picked up a small pot off Amazon (£6.00), put on some rubber gloves and fished out some cotton buds. I masked off the nut and set to work. To be frank, I was pooping myself while I was doing it. I let the leather dye set up for a couple of minutes and wiped away the excess; the dot markers took a little of the stain, but this came off with a little methylated spirit once things had completely dried (24 hours). The neck doesn't have any binding and the wiping down after applying ensured nothing went where it shouldn't have. [edit] I also masked around the heel joint so none of the dye got on the body. I'm very happy with the end result. BEFORE: AFTER:1 point
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Warwick Thumb Bass 1988. Handmade. 7 piece neck through (Bubinga and Wenge I think) Bubinga body Wenge fingerboard I had a professional luthier add a stacked semi parametric Mid control over 10 years ago. It’s an EMG circuit. Great condition for its age. Set up with low action and fresh Rotosound strings. Would prefer collection from Brighton1 point -
Whats the question exactly? They are great amps (well, I have the 450 rather than the 750, but same thing). I have also played the BH550. Either will do you well. The difference in a nutshell comes down to the RH750 is more.. rock I guess, does valve simulation (and a good one), has a compressor and good eq. The BH550, good EQ, lots of power, probably a lot more hifi but has the two toneprints that can be anything you want (including the specracomp of the RH, and the overdrive, though not at the same time). However, sounds like you like the RH750 so go for that, or go to a shop with both and try them back to back.1 point
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And of course no one should should put a Egyptian logo on a tomb MIM or China and try to sell it on here.1 point
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I'm guessing that like me you have a busy full time job and if your hobby / passion can bring that smile then hey, it's worth every penny in my books! So here's the thing, I probably would have been tempted to upgrade from a Markbass LM3 to a Mesa D800+, but I wouldn't (even though it costs less) to a D800. Does that make any sense? Btw - I get the same reaction when switching from my Sandberg with Delanos to an Ibby SR with Nord pups - band mates' heads turn and they definitely really like the difference in gritty tone that the Ibby provides1 point
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That's actually not a bad idea. I'll discuss that with the Mrs. I've already got a good set of headphones. I want a 1/2 decent set of monitors.1 point
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Seems like a long time away now but from experience I can say it'll be along in no time at all... See you there on Saturday...1 point
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Interesting you say that, as @Al Krow says my experience is very much the opposite. I think it does the low gain warmth/touch of hair/grit thing brilliantly and is especially good for more vintage style tones - I can get an almost early Geezer Butler style tone from mine - which is exactly what I was aiming for What works for me is the gain below noon, the bass boost on but with the bass eq backed off a touch (around 11 o'clock ish) and the treble up to about 2 o'clock. That's using a passive P/J with fairly dead roundwounds. The inherent mid rich tone also helps stop things from getting muddy or tinny and adds that retro vibe to the sound. But the abundant mids also pretty much polarise it from the more familiar Tech 21 and Darkglass style drive sounds. No better or worse, just different. If that's what you're after then you'll need to look elsewhere as the Mojo won't give you that scooped sound. My experience isn't that it doesn't do distortion (at least what I'd call distortion) that well but it does a great fuzz tone if you rag the gain. Just a thought, try it without the SpectraComp in front of it as that may possibly be boosting your signal going into the Mojo and giving you a higher gain sound. My bass has a pretty high output for a passive but I can still get almost clean sounds and control the amount of drive through right hand dynamics. And for the record, I'm a massive SpectraComp fan boy, it's my secret weapon when gigging1 point
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That's beautiful Andy. I wish Mike much joy with that.1 point
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I did that years ago and didn't stick with it. On medium light strings (can't remember exactly what - this was the best part of 30 years ago) they get very loose. Also, if you are producing notes that low you need a system that can cope with it and I seem to recall the amp I was using at the time got a bit farty even down at a regular low E. However, it is worth noting that strings might be sold as, say, an E string, but it is really all about the tension they reach when tuned to different pitches and that is principally based on the gauge. A medium light 'E' tuned down to B is floppy but a heavy 'E' will probably cope with it even if it feels more like a light gauge string by the time it gets there. By the time you get that low, there are other physical factors that come into play, like scale length, tapering and how the string is anchored at the bridge so you might not get such a good result as a quality bass designed for that range but, with suitable strings it is feasible. Mind you, you have to decide if it is worth it for one song. Either decide learn a lot more songs that want extra low notes or perhaps just concentrate on other tunes before putting time and money into either the 'new strings' or 'new bass' solution. Wulf1 point
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I brought this beauty last year, it is a 2016 CS 62 Precision, it is, for me, the perfect Precision bass, I couldn't really afford to shell out for a genuine 62 Precision and even if I did I would be reluctant to take it out and gig it so this whilst still pricey is the best of both worlds for me, that said I also own a sunburst Road worn Precision and whilst the colours are less vibrant on the Road worn playability, weight and sound wise there is definitely not a couple of thousand pounds difference between the two1 point
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Thanks for the final pic's Andy. The side-by-side with the original body is quite a revelation - if it ain't noticeably lighter now, I'll eat my shorts! And a big thank you to everyone who's posted nice comments along the way.1 point
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Why not just get a really good pair of headphones?1 point
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My old band went with a 3x2m banner from PrintLit. It was about £120.00. I think we should have gone wider to be honest, 4x2m...something else I was shouted down about. C*nts.1 point
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untilCelebrating it's 5th Birthday and incorporating the best Basschat luthiers in their very own Basschat Custom Bass show, The Midlands Bass Bash 2018 is taking place on the 5th May 2018 from 1200 to 1700. The venue is Brockington College, Blaby Road, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 4AQ It's easy to get to from J21 of the M1. Take the A5460 and at the first roundabout turn right onto the B4114 towards Narborough. Carry on the B4114 past Fosse Park on the right until you get to another roundabout. Turn right here onto Blaby road, the B582. Follow this road and once you cross the motorway Brockington College is the next left. In the left hand corner of the car park is direct access to the front of the school. If you want to use that to unload that's fine, but it would be appreciated if you would then park in the car park proper afterwards. The room we are using is the first door on the left, just beyond the disabled parking bays. We'll try and get a sign up with an arrow! There is a firm limit of 7 amp rigs in the room but if you have one handmade by dusky thighed maidens that is acoustically perfect in every way then I'll make an exception to the rule! The room isn't huge and I'd like to be able to hear afterwards and be allowed back next year We're going to ask for a £5 entry fee on the day. On the off chance enough people turn up to cover the costs any extra will be donated to a charity voted for by the attendees. I think that's about it, any other information will appear in this post at the top of the thread and then be bumped. Can any possible/definite/probably attendees put their names on the list so we have a reasonable idea of how many to expect.1 point
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They only look like black boxes when they're being used. These are small boxes. Why can't they be put in a cupboard, or sideboard, or wherever until you're wanting to listen to them, then taken out, plugged in, enjoyed at their best, then tidied away when finished..? At worst, make a cardboard, or ceramic, or sculptured 'something' to slide over them, thus hiding them from view, then expose 'em for listening. Scope for 'out of the box' thinking here, I would suggest, so as not to too compromise the acoustic qualities that are the 'raison d'être' of such an investment. Doubtless there'll be some reason why such an approach doesn't meet criteria , but that's how I'd go about resolving the issue. Hope this helps.1 point
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...but not in headstock design. If I owned that, I’d need to put a brown paper bag on it.1 point
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If you get one it will fit in a cajon bag along with your amp and cables. I carry mine in a cajon bag by hand but it also came with shoulder straps1 point
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That looks great1 point
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Yep...I'd imagine ski jumping for the first time is similar...1 point
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Well done Phil, you finally mentioned the elephant in the room. For me it's all been done before and very well, or at least the perception is that which is possibly why some tribute bands can charge £45 per ticket and sell out medium sized venues.1 point
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Oooo, I might give one of those a go...thanks for that1 point
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I have a Walkabout and I use it in the Rawk band (and sometimes with the function band, when I'm in the mood). I've had an M-Pulse, too, and a previous Walkabout that WoT and I kinda pinged backwards and forwards until we both made up our minds It's a fantastic amp, close enough for me to full-on valve warmth whilst being a practical size/weight. And with a Barefaced Super Twin, it goes really, really loud...the Rawk band has two half-stack Marshall guitards who live in the Spinal Tap 'mine goes up to eleven' kinda territory, and it's more than enough. 300w my derrière, as Jim Royle might say... I've never fancied the weight of the Mesa cabs, and their new prices are astronomical, so that rules them out. I've got a Magellan, too, which has a verrry similar Class D power section as the Subway, and that's very good, too. Much more versatile for the function band stuff. And smaller and lighter. I have to say I'd try a Handbox if they sold them anywhere I could, because they sound very interesting, but they'd have to be very, very good to prise the Walkabout from me these days... EDIT: Oh, and on the 2 ohm thing, I ran the Walkabout with three 8 ohm Berg 112s quite a lot (possibly the best sound I've ever had), and it never even warmed up...1 point
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Ideally I'd want my instruments buried with me in my Egyptian style hidden tomb. ;-) In the real world I really don't care what happens to them when I'm dead. None of my family is sufficiently interested enough to want to have them once I'm no longer using them. Maybe by the time that happens some of them will be sought-after desirable instruments with a value to reflect this. maybe they won't. However unless my circumstances change in a way that I haven't yet anticipated they won't be sold within my lifetime. And that's what counts.1 point
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Just a quick update, I have been playing this bass a lot the last few weeks and yes it really is good! I used the bass on a few gigs and in the studio and it's just an amazing versatile bass with a really big sound. I gave the body a really slight oil finish (well actually dr. Ducks axe wax) which brings out the grain in the wood even more, beautifull! I did have to get the edges of some of the frets dressed though, they were a bit sharp, but that's what you can get when a bass has been made in a nice warm climate and then is transferd to the cold Netherlands. That being said I can truly say that these basses are really really well made and are definately worth the money! Love it!1 point
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I was toying with the idea of building a Steve Harris royal blue sparkle p bass. Luckily I found one here and since then I saw another one for sale. It's worth saving up if you're a fan. The bass is awesome and beefy.1 point
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I'd get them looked at, if I were you... On another note, our daughter is a paediatric nurse at the equivalent Paris hospital (Port Royal...), specialising in neonatal extensive care. It's absolutely amazing the stuff they can (and do...) do, these days, with, unfortunately, the occasional heart-rending story of impossible odds, too. Their work (and the St Mary's staff, of course...) is beyond value; the progress that has been made, in many fields, is remarkable. Best wishes for a positive outcome for the mite; be sure to post coordinates and links when you get your charity single out (a current link to the charity concerned wouldn't go amiss, either...). Well..? Don't just sit there..! Get writing..! ...1 point
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I think I`m going to have to check out the Laquer ones then. Drat, just as I was being sensible and selling gear I no longer needed.1 point
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1. I tried lots of amps, and had a sound in my head. When I tried out the Walkabout I ended up buying, it was just a really nice sound. It's good quality, there is support (not cheap) and availability is in my case not important as I only need one of them! 2. I tried a Mpulse 600 and the walkabout at the same time before I asked the fella if he wanted to sell me his amp (I was supposed to be selling him one!), the Mpulse was more spiky and 'rock' to the warmer and more rounded walkabout tone. The 3 band parametric also had wider Q which I found more musical than the 5 band on the Mpulse.... It has a big punchy sound with a lot of warmth to it. It's a bit like a cross between a B15 and a bigger valve amp. A lot of the amps I had had before were more hi-fi and clean and sound less musical. Good DI tone 3. erm no idea! I have the walkabout with the scout combo, @wateroftyne had a nice setup with a pair of 1x12 from TKS 4. big warm sounding amp that softens the fact I hit the strings hard... 5. G&L L1000, Warwick thumb and Warwick SS1 with ACG preamp. I especially like it with the warwicks. 6. Walkabout combo. The cabs that WoT will recommend if you need bigger? You're welcome to come try mine if you're in the vicinity. Oh and it looks nice enough that shethatmustbeobeyed doesn't mind it in the front room it fits easily in half the the boot of a Mk7 golf without removing the parcel shelf. Some things like that matter! Having just paid for a new transformer on a Mesa walkabout.... parts aren't cheap on them either.1 point
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I wonder how many of these items will still turn up on the end of 2018 thread, 'stuff I shouldn't have bought, but still did'!1 point
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Ukeleles, can't stand the bloody things. Particularly when played by waif-like indie girls, performing fey covers of 80s hits for mobile phone ads.1 point
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I lose most of my money through magic. I get paid one day, and when I look at my bank balance 48 hours later, hey presto! it's all buggered off.1 point
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This. Playing with an ill drummer is a bit like playing with a crap drummer. To be avoided if possible.1 point
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Treat yourselves!1 point
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Hi man. Adam from D'Addario UK here. The difference is in the coating method. The way we do it is to coat the wrap wire before wrapping it on the string. This helps retains the natural feel of the string whilst still protecting it. http://www.daddario.com/DADExpLanding.Page Hope this helps.1 point
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For instruments, Hiscox cases. For (small) amp heads/pedals etc I use Boschma cases from Flightcase Warehouse. Not much is going to wreck any item stored in either of these. Edit - should also mention neither will break the bank either1 point
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Hynoptic straps are a third of those prices and very comfortable, they do a lot of padded Ines including a 4" variant. I have four now of different designs and quality is the match of any I have seen irrespective of price.1 point
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