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Bass straight into the PA - no DI - Behringer X18
stingrayPete1977 replied to LewisK1975's topic in General Discussion
I've been clean di since around 2003! Go for it -
stolen gear found - advice needed
stingrayPete1977 replied to Bassmonkey's topic in General Discussion
Where's Gene Hunt when you need him? , bit of a clip round the ear until he confesses is what he needs! -
I've never really understood the problem, there must be a hit record from every genre recorded on a Stingray, if you want to play with one technique and try and make the bass do the work maybe it's a problem? Play near the neck, play near the bridge, use a pick, use your thumb, give it a slap, cut the treble, if you are still getting one sound out of it before you've even started using the active eq then I'm not sure what's going on User error
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Boooooom boooooom check 1-2 check 1-2!!!!
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They do have a really strong pull, if positioned too near the strings they will actually stop the string vibrating and spoil the sustain!
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Whats the longest you've had a bass for?
stingrayPete1977 replied to OliverBlackman's topic in Bass Guitars
I swapped 3 four string Stingrays for 3 five string Stingrays so that created a fresh start for me in 2010 onwards. -
I've played a rubbish 37" B and a rubbish 34", I've also played some great 35" and 34". I've actually got a Fender with a very useable B which I never thought possible!
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[quote name='la bam' timestamp='1495202044' post='3302119'] I can't agree with that. Most of the world best players and biggest bands use amps and cabs easily obtainable from your local store. The likes of Ampeg, Ashdown, orange etc. If they're good enough for superstars and huge bands, then they're good enough for me! I very rarely see any boutique amps or cabs being used. (as good as I'm sure they are). [/quote] Most of the people using those on massive stages are usually wearing in ears though
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I presume someone on the tour possibly a band mate might have worked that out then and that's why they went to check on him, so sad
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Afaik from news reports last night he was found hanging in his hotel room by a friend that went to check on him.
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It's not just the bedroom hero dentist in his 50s types that turn their noses up though either, I had some young lads (20s) in a band laughing at my 'Stingray copy' years ago huddled around in the back stage dressing room, I didn't bother engaging them but I knew what they were saying regards the missing features of a genuine EBMM, the look on their faces was brilliant when an older mate of theirs came back stage and spotted it "wow is that a real pre EB Stingray, can I look at it?" , "yes it is and of course have a go if you like" I knew of the guy a bit and knew he was alright and a bassist! He went on to bore them about how good a bass it is for ages after, it is too Foxx of this parish has it now I think?
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I had a trans green 320 the 20 bit would have added gold hardware to it so it won't be a 420, more likely a 410 but I'm not sure what the first number relates to? Brilliant bass, I'm not sure who has it now and the serial number rubbed off as it's just a sticker and I played it a lot!
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[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495185709' post='3301911'] I disagree about the Audi S-Line. I think there's no confusion between say an Audi A3 S-Line and an Audi S3... the badge is pretty different, and there are none of the outwardly distinct S-series features. The S-Line does look a little 'sportier' than the standard models, but it's to do with stuff like the wheels and stuff. The interior of the S-Line is 'pretty', with leather seats etc, and I think that's the sort of thing that attract people to the S-Line, not looking like an S3 or S4 or whatever. Yes, you guessed it, I own an S-Line A3 I got it used, and the fact it was an S-Line was actually one of the negative points when I went to try it. I don't care for low profile tires and sporty suspension (you feel every little bump on the road, which gets tiring in everyday use), but it looks nice especially inside, it feels great, I loved the seats, it drives really nice... and it was red and the boot fitted my two cabs perfectly... so I went for it. Mine is the one with the smallest engine in the range, which suited me... I had a 1.6 Golf before, and this is a 1.4 Turbo which is slightly more powerful, with noticeably nicer acceleration, and it's a lot more fun to drive even if it's most definitely not a racing car... and all that while getting a much better MPG than my old Golf. I don't think anybody sees my car and thinks it's highly powered. It just has nice aesthetic touches compared to the standard version. I only wish it had smaller wheels with higher profile tires and less 'sporty' suspension... although I have to admit I love the way it handles bendy A and B roads, where lots of other cars have to slow down I can just sail through. ANYWAY... carry on... I just had to come in and defend part of what the S-Line provides. It looks pretty standard and nothing like an S3... "S-Line" just specifies a particular interior and some minor externally visible details like the wheels... [/quote] One thing that grinds my gears is 'Sport' models, I'd make a law that says you can't call it a sport unless it is used somewhere in a sport, a Citroen Picasso sport? Hhmm which bit is sporting? Ah rant over.
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Meter reader claims to be guitarist then abuses my basses
stingrayPete1977 replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495187058' post='3301934'] you're terrible [/quote] Thanks -
I'm not really a fan of labels to define bands so I'd put Mike Patton in the list too, still no match for Cornell, what a shame when he was still spreading joy to thousands on the live scene.
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Do we include Mr Grohl in the surviving grunge singers list? I would personally.
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Meter reader claims to be guitarist then abuses my basses
stingrayPete1977 replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
At least he didn't get to twang any G strings that day then! -
[quote name='Marty Forrer' timestamp='1495151072' post='3301740'] People who struggle to hear themselves don't need vertical 4x10s, they need better quality cabs. Barefaced, Greenboy and BFM are an example of cabs (there are more) that are quality. Most cabs from your local music shop are not quality. They are built with cheap drivers and built to market requirements, not driver requirements. They are also built to maximise profit. An example of a quality cab is my Greenboy Fearful 12/6. One little light cab (32lbs) and it can take a thousand watt power amp. The dispersion, both near and far, is amazing. It will handle a low F# string no problem. Two of them is just ridiculous! Just my opinion. [/quote] So your not using a 4x10 cab then, maybe there's a reason the manufacturers you mention aren't big on 4x10 cabs, Barefaced only started making one recently and it's apparently not a conventional 4x10 for the reasons of dispersion, crap cabs will always be crap I agree but your comment makes no sense, a cab of the same brand with the speakers laid out differently wouldn't suffer the same dispersion problem, the physics of the 4x10 is the problem which you've overcome with a 12+6 arrangement. Fwiw those greenboy cabs are fantastic and probably what I'd go for if I needed a new cab!
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Meter reader claims to be guitarist then abuses my basses
stingrayPete1977 replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
There will definitely be something in the small print about the meter being physically read (not by you) periodically, the tamper seals and visual inspection for condition can't be checked online either. -
Good value active PA cabs - recommendations
stingrayPete1977 replied to Steve Browning's topic in Accessories and Misc
https://www.thomann.de/gb/db_technologies_opera_12.htm they've just had a redesign of the grilles too. -
Good value active PA cabs - recommendations
stingrayPete1977 replied to Steve Browning's topic in Accessories and Misc
The DB Technology stuff sits between the Alto/Behringer stuff and the RCF range but they're owned by RCF, we've got the RCF735s for FOH but the DB 10" ones for the wedges and they sound pretty good, the 12 or 15 inch ones would be cracking and worth the investment over the Alto imo. -
Yep hanged, how sad and although I know little about his personal life my thoughts go to his close friends and family.
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Cucumber sandwich anyone?