cetera
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Actually he barely ever played bass on his solo stuff. He used Pino etc... However he sang and played some mean bass in his original Chicago tenure (from CTA to Chi 16) Others: David Paton (Pilot) Jason Scheff and Jeff Coffey (later Chicago) Gene Simmons (KISS) Kip Winger (Winger) Jack Blades (Night Ranger/Damn Yankees) Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)
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A couple of years ago at Wembley Arena - REO Speedwagon blew Status Quo, without Parfitt (RIP), off the stage...
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Once you find YOUR tone, sound, etc etc then that's all that matters. It will make you feel happy, play better and rejoice in the connection you feel through your instrument of choice and amplification. I made my bass connection early on when I discovered Spector basses. They work for ME and to my ears sound, look and feel superb. My amp connection took much longer. I played Vox, then Trace, then Ampeg, then TC (with dabblings into Mesa/Peavey/SWR etc) but finally, after 30 years, found my 'sound' using GK (preferably 80's/90's 400RB & 8000RB heads but the new Legacy range do it for me too) and 12" speakers. That's MY experience, they make me feel a positive musical connection and I wouldn't expect anyone else to feel exactly the same. If it's a decent bassline with groove then people will dance... regardless of whether it's through an old Peavey or a brand new D-Class micro head. Anything else is just argumentative b*ll*x....
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I may be up for this mate, like everyone else - dependent on date....
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Scorpions supporting Judas Priest at Hammy O. Priest dialled it in and Rob Halford prowled the stage looking at the floor. Only gig I've ever left early... Tyketto supporting White Lion at Town & Country Club. Energy, songs and amazing vocals put a pedestrian White Lion to shame....
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I have my input trim around noon (with an active Spector). No huge hiss present... and a beautiful bold tone. if I want a little more gain/grit then the overdrive channel is my friend :)
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Sod that for a game of soldiers! lol!! I'm just happy if they all work and sound good! 😁
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I have never owned an MB head (I only have original 400RB & 800RB heads) but I like the ability to flick the drive switch and add a little 'grit'. In fact I find I have it on permanently just to add a little harmonic 'edge' to my tone.... Enjoy!
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Congrats on the purchase! I use mine through a 600W 4ohm Genz Benz Neox 2x12 and my Master Volume barely creeps above 9 - 10am!
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As Rich said...... I did the same too. I simply provided Facebook, website & Youtube links.... and I'm an MU member. Had my moulds taken early December and received my plugs just before Xmas.... excellent service! Just remember to have your ears syringed (check with the nurse at your GP surgery to see if necessary) as they won't make moulds if there is any wax build-up...
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Stunner.... glwts! -
Buy lots while you can. In a year's time it'll be game over for decent prices....
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Indeed, they are inherently quite trebley. I usually have to cut the treble on mine.... but then Spectors are bright and grindy... No lack of low end on tap though with the bass/lo-mid controls and bass boost switch.
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He's right you know....
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I'm loving my Legacy800! Fantastic punchy tones, authority/heft (lol!) and the ability to add a little grind if needed.Back off my tone or use flats and I have clear, solid traditional tones. Since using it 'live' I've had nothing but compliments - from audience members and sound crew alike. Apparently I'm cutting through 2 guitars, keys, drums and four vocals with ease..... though this is probably as much to do with my use of Spectors as the GK... I'd recommend spending the little extra on the 800 rather than the 500. You can never have too much headroom or power and the 800 provides as much as you'd likely ever need (as well as going down to 2 ohms).
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I can only do the basics of slap & tapping, never interested in solo-ing and I've no idea of jamming jazz.... However, I've never been without a band, have toured the world and can lock in tight with a drummer as well as turn up on time and be a good bandmate. I guess it depends what you want out of it. I LOVE my basses, playing bass and providing solid basslines in a band. I prefer the traditional role of a bass guitar in blues, folk, rock and roll, rock etc and the grooves in proper original r'n'b, soul, funk etc. Never had any interest in playing lead solo lines, playing 10 string basses or the like.... Everyone is different and gets something different out of it and that's great/as it should be. Personally, I prefer to play my role in a band communicating great music to large groups of people and the inherent energy and emotion that brings...
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Remember, if it has a Tonepump preamp - check if it has a trimpot (clock dial) on the side of the pre-amp box. If it does - turn it down to halfway....
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Stunner right there!!
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Butlins Giants of Rock weekend (not going now)
cetera replied to police squad's topic in General Discussion
That's sad news. Still some great acts there though.... Dave Bickler is fantastic... my guitarist Glenn is playing with him and Dave will put on a great performance. -
Ooooh.... that looks lovely 🙂
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Bought a lovely Spector from Stuart. Regular communication, a great deal and willing to work with me to make the purchase happen. Recommended!
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Given the level of talent present in the TNMC and the successes they experienced before and after elsewhere as songwriters, musicians and producers who is to say? And, lets face it - if she WAS the principle songwriter then her output since would have been of an equal/better quality... which it isn't/hasn't been (imho)
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...... and she didn't acknowledge them in her Grammy acceptance speech. Nuff said...
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*cough* after-game bath *cough* american football team *cough* *musical casting couch* *cough* gold-digger *cough* etc (NB: allegedly) Where's my cough syrup when I need it?
