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OBBM on here makes good cables.. He recently made a custom instrument cable for me that's the dog bits... I'm going to be getting some more stuff from him later this month.. Mark [quote name='Doctor J' post='1129393' date='Feb 16 2011, 11:19 AM']I had a Behringer flanger, dirt cheap, which I sold to buy a Boss one. Big mistake, the Behringer was a much better sounding pedal, though I'd be nervous about gigging it's plastic case for as long as I've gigged the Boss. I've used one of their ADA8000 mic pre units in the studio for seven or eight years now and never had a bit of bother with it.[/quote]

"From sight" sort of has two meanings.... 1. To be able to play it from sheet music in a recognisable form on the first attempt.. 2. To play it at performance standard on the first attempt.. And of course this is different being able to read music.. So in terms of what could probably be achieved in 12 months I would say yes to 1 and probably not to 2.... Cheers Mark [quote name='Linus27' post='1128073' date='Feb 15 2011, 10:31 AM']I am considering learning to read music for bass parts. OK, naturally the answer is going to be based on everyones own ability, but generally, do you think its possible to learn to do it within 12 months to a standard that will allow you to read most parts from sight?[/quote]

Nice as new Dimarzio strap, half new price.. Good guy recommmended..

Most modern keyboards allow ths use of different temperaments.. Last time I bothered to look on my Motif ES I had over 20 different types... And I can create custom ones as well :-) Mark [quote name='alim' post='1124344' date='Feb 11 2011, 08:52 PM']About the harmonics being in tune... I'm not sure that's always exactly the case, even though it seems obvious from basic theory of vibrating strings. Pianos are tuned using 'stretched octaves', meaning that bottom C fundamental is a little less than half the frequency of the C above it. I think this is because of the effect of harmonics (which may be more dominant in the perception of pitch) being slightly sharper than the a simple fraction multiple of the fundamental frequency. I guess this is to do with the string (particularly very thick piano strings) being constrained at each each, so that they are not free to pivot about the nodes freely. I don't know how significant this effect is on a bass guitar - not very, probably! It might well be the equal temperament error that you can hear. This is 13 cents for a major 3rd, i.e. equal temperament gives 554Hz (=440 x 2^(4/12)) instead of the 'harmonically correct' 550Hz (=440 x 5/4). Does that correspond to what the tuner tells you?[/quote]

Also see how much you have to move the tuner to get the note between the three extremes. It's not very much at all on either of my basses, literally the smallest nudge possible.. [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1126248' date='Feb 13 2011, 06:47 PM']I reckon it's close enough that no one will know.[/quote]

Worth checking the fuses inside the amp first, especially the one that protects the speaker circuit.. Cheers Mark [quote name='icastle' post='1122194' date='Feb 10 2011, 12:39 AM']Hi Fraser, If you had the signal cutting out and then got it back by wiggling the volume pot then something in there is loose - I'd guess a fractured or poor quality solder joint. The more you wiggle something that's not making contact properly, the looser it's going to get and eventually the chances are that even wiggling it with a club hammer isn't going to make the contact. It would be worth getting someone to at least look at the amp before giving up on it.[/quote]

I'm enjoying playing this one at moment (bass in one band and keys in the other - don't you love it when a plan comes together!) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTWDV5edOc"]Give me one reason[/url] [quote name='gary mac' post='1121286' date='Feb 9 2011, 12:54 PM']What is becoming clear through this thread, is that one mans idea of the blues can be very different to the next.[/quote]

No probs mate.. Look forward to hearing what you think of the AXE :-) [quote name='sjohns' post='1119870' date='Feb 8 2011, 10:52 AM']Hey there, Totally forgot about this... Yea the item, that i bought through ebay, i never receavied so still fighting to get my money pack for this, as paypal scr£wed me so having to do chargeback through credit card. I did however purchase another, which i have now. I shall organise a review of it very soon, using it in studio tonight actually, but i shall do it with some sound clips asap. ps. Cheers mark [/quote]

[url="http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?browsemode=category&category=Speaker_Components&masthead=Loudspeaker_Drivers&subheadnew=_8_Inch_Drivers"]http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?browse..._8_Inch_Drivers[/url] Fill your boots... Look for a good xmax, or give them a call.. [quote name='chaypup' post='1115284' date='Feb 4 2011, 01:56 PM']Where can I get decent 8" Speakers from? The smallest I've seen specifically for bass amps is 10", Are P.A. speakers ok to use? Thanks for any advice! Chay[/quote]

Finally after years of mucking around with stands I've finally found one that works perfectly (for me anyway).. Very stable, well made, easy adjustment and the auto neck grab system makes using it a doddle single handed.. About £25 delivered from most places... Cheers Mark

Ordered a custom extension instrument cable and a speaker cable from Dave on Sunday, arrived today Top Stuff, Top Bloke..

"58 views and no replies.." sounded a little petulant to me, that's all.. [quote name='Jamesemt' post='1106718' date='Jan 28 2011, 08:56 PM']I don't understand. Have I done something to offend in my original post?[/quote]

All fives for me.. Dingwall ABZ and Ibby SR765

B E A D G for me....

Indeed, this is the case... [quote name='icastle' post='1105510' date='Jan 27 2011, 08:09 PM']I think the OP is saying that the 4x8" cab worked like a big microphone (because it was plugged into an input instead of an output) and fed back into the 1x15" cab.[/quote]

I'd ask for a refund if I were you.. This is shocking service..... [quote name='Jamesemt' post='1106709' date='Jan 28 2011, 08:49 PM']58 views and no replies...[/quote]

[quote name='Johnston' post='1106185' date='Jan 28 2011, 01:35 PM']I wonder who would be first you or Bilbo Can I be the first to say You don't get these hassles on Linux [/quote] Corrected for accuracy :-)

"Fortunately, my pc is Govt property so the scam antivirus was obliterated quickly." So not a UK Govt PC then ..?

I suspect the MAG600 only makes 300W or so into 8 Ohms.. So you're in the right ballpark (I'm assuming the 115 is instead of the 810 rather than "as well").. You can always email ashdown directly.. They pretty good at getting back to people..

Why not have a go yourself..? It's not that difficult and you can find all the bits at www.bluearan.co.uk Cheers Mark

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