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[quote name='apa' timestamp='1355935306' post='1904747'] The question still remains do I need an MM Pre to get close to an MM sound? Subthumper seems to suggest so. Anyone else? A [/quote] No. It helps, but no. A MM pickup without a preamp already sounds very Stingray. A Jazz pickup at the MM position... can do a Stingray-passable tone in the mix. A MM pickup outside the MM position does not sound like a Stingray no matter what you do to it. My G&L L2000 with a Stingray preamp does not sound at all like a Stingray... etc Position is the most important part. You are not going to nail the sound using two J pickups... but if at the right place, it's going to to sound nicely Stingrayish. Use whatever preamp you wish. I'd prefer the John East MMSR, of course

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1355913096' post='1904233'] dont forget the pickup placement [/quote] that's the most important part. The Squier Jazz V DeLuxe has the bridge pickup at the MM spot, and... no, it does not sound like a Stingray, but it definitely has some of the vibe there.

Google calendars. Set up one band calendar plus individual ones. Easy to check/modify from your computer or phone... Been using it for years. Of course, it's only as good as the information you put in, so people must use it/update it. Even if not fully up to date, it's a great tool when booking gigs, as it gives you some dates you can already say no to, even if you still need to confirm "manually". It works for us: juggling three-four bands.

oh, is it just something to do with an "ecological" packaging?

I was looking for some D'Addario EXL170 strings, and I found some labelled as "E series", but still EXL170... does anybody know what the E series means?

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1356162843' post='1907479'] either are fine, be happy with one or 'tother .....go for it, everyone should own a Stingray (and an Alfa!) at some point [/quote] I have the Stingray, my girlfriend drives an Alfa...

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1356121256' post='1907243'] Musicman20 is a bit shy with his bass control I too run bass flat out on all four of my rays [/quote] That sounds scary!!! I rarely turn above half way on mine... hmmm,, I think we had this conversation before... shall we copy paste the next few posts?

[quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1356077327' post='1906427'] Very wise You'll also need at least [url="http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/machinadynamica2/ib.html"]One Of These[/url] - it's Quantum! [/quote] it's a spoof, tell me it's a spoof...

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1356037546' post='1906180'] Why oh why had i not heard of this? Didn't quite a few of the original band members die in a plane crash? Musically, i like them, but lyrically... it's gets a bit too 'texas' for my liking. [/quote] yes, in 1978 or so... I think three died, including the singer and a new guitarist, but then the singer's brother joined and the guitarist that had quit came back (suspicious! ) and continued making music. I stopped following them in the 90s, and about 4-5 years ago I got really bored of their newer lyrics... but they're still a great band...

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1356006365' post='1905541'] Em... [i]worked[/i] :/ [/quote] I thought they were still doing their thing... but I stopped caring for their newer material a few years ago, too "patriotic" in a terribly cliched kind of way

that's awesome! I should not have subscribed... now I'm soooo tempted

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1355962612' post='1905198'] Exit_International, I think. [/quote] thanks, I'll check it out!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1356002637' post='1905466'] I can't beleive this thread is still going, and people are still attempting to argue with facts! Fair enough if you like the qualities of vinyl, but you can't say that it's inherently "higher quality" than CD, unless of course you want to ignore all the science. [/quote] Besides... what good is a totally faithful reproduction system, if the original product is not that good? I mean, a lot of the mix/production work I hear is not exactly awe inspiring. Is it just me, or are there really too many "producers" that put out a not so good sounding product, compared to say 20-30 years ago?

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1356001541' post='1905454'] I already did say, & also clarified that it's not just you; that so many people have come on here about what they enjoy about their vinyl, or their CDs - or various other formats. And all they get back is science, and more science. For the role you have in music ....... you have no soul man, not going from any example you've shown within the limited sphere of these 11 pages of this anyway. Time to dig the Xmas carols out................. on CD................for enjoyment!!!!!!!!! [/quote] science is interesting. Perhaps not for you, but some of us like to know how things work, so please don't dismiss it, just say you are not interested. Nothing to do with soul.

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1356006084' post='1905533'] I'm struggling to see why anybody would think that any band would need[b] three guitarists[/b]! Surely if the guys ego was so big, he would prefer to be the only guitarist in the band? Then all eyes would be on him when he delivers his solo masterclass! I'd also be pointing out that if he was so good, how come his band haven't played Wembley yet? [/quote] It works pretty well for Lynyrd Skynyrd... and my own band, Sea Bass Kid

[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1355934869' post='1904727'] Why not buy a 2eq which feels right to play and with the money saved, buy a John East 3eq module with the stacked bass/treble plus mid. Then you could swap them around at leisure, especially if you used non-soldered connections, and find the set up which suits your style, amp, gigging situation etc [/quote] This. If you try and like the 2EQ, buy it and save yourself a few £. If one day you feel you could do with a more mid-heavy sound, I'd do one of these: 1) carefully rewire the pickup with the coils in series rather than in parallel. It's a mighty sound. I personally prefer this for the 2EQ. 2) get a John East 3-band, which gives you essentially a 2EQ plus a midsweep module... Then you really have a lot of control over the mids. I have a 2003 MM SUB 2EQ (option 1 above) and a 2002 MM Stingray 2EQ with a John East preamp. The SUB is my favourite of the two. Which brings me to... the old USA MM SUB basses... They were only made between 2003-2006, and they may not be the prettiest... but they're amazing basses for little money (£3-400). My SUB is my #1 bass, that's all I'll say.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1355953319' post='1905047'] We played with a Welsh band that had two bassists and no guitarists. They were really good [/quote] name? I'd love to check them out if they have something online.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1355916303' post='1904324'] You could do a Duet? [/quote] that's true, I always say there's not enough bass

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1355915396' post='1904290'] I really want an upright. Not convinced there are enough upright-bass friendly gigs in Edinburgh for two of us though---how's about you take odd weeks and I take even weeks? [/quote] I doubt I'd be brave to try to gig with one for quite a while, so you'd be safe. I tried playing a fretless live, and that was scary enough at first. The upright will require an extra dose of testosterone for me.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1355914504' post='1904267'] I suppose it depends on the nature of the break but when FF junior broke his forearm they pinned the end of the bone in place while it healed but removed them after about six weeks and he was left with no metalwork. Or perhaps it's a case of bone not knitting back together so well as we get older? Whatever, here's hoping you can start excercising things properly now the cast is off and will soon recover full movement. [/quote] No, no, leave the metal, it's cool... you become a bit more lile... Iron Man. One step at a time Glad it seems to be healing alright. I hope you're back slapping that beautiful Fender-era Stingray soon. The upright move seems a very cool one, by the way. I keep thinking about getting one but I feel it would be too hard and I'd get frustrated quickly. Let us know how you find it, once you can start playing it a bit.

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1355838403' post='1903377'] Funny guy. Let me clarify: what made you think that it was suddenly revelant to bring in the subjects of cancer and shootings into this thread? I'm sorry, but please enlighten me. [/quote] seriously, man... chill a bit

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1355816295' post='1902980'] Are you telling me an offer of £500 on a vintage 4001 isn't an insult ?? [/quote] a joke, perhaps. wishful thinking too. insulting?

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1355758643' post='1902269'] To be honest you come across in your post as just as deluded and arrogant as this other guy. You've played in the same one band for 12 years, with the same guys from school. You're playing big gigs for big money and that makes you bigger and better than him? Good luck, but there's more to music. TBH, with those big gigs on I'm surprised you have time for your kickboxing. I think you should probably chill out and have a good look at what's going on around you. [/quote] Ha ha why? because he does not want to invite someone who seems to be a bit of a bore to jam with them on stage? then call me arrogant too, because I would do exactly like him even in my much smaller bands. The only way you come up to jam with is at our gig is if you are a personal friend and we invite you.

if you gave your mobile number, you will get updates by txt. Nice touch. Usually it takes 4-5 days for me once they send me the "order processed" email.

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1355511386' post='1899544'] Do you H1 owners set the recording level to auto or adjust it manually? When I had an H1 I missed out on a couple of good recordings due to setting the level incorrectly and I found auto setting would clip into distortion. When I got it right though, it was superb [/quote] I used an H4 and H2, not H1, but same situation. I set the volume manually, but make sure it's low enough. I just get the band to make noise and set it so that it does not saturate. Then lower it further. You can easily bring the volume up later using an audio editor, but you cannot save a distorted recording.