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    I tried the Boss RC2 single pedal looper and really struggled to master all the numerous functions crammed into the small pedal . Pretty much gave up on it and sold it on . I recently splashed out on the RC30 twin pedal looper which I find much easier and far more intuitive to use , looping far easier and massive memory to boot . I probably only use 5 % of its capabilities with basic drum / bass / guitar loops as I am trying to brush up on my guitar solo ing . I will hopefully learn more of its potential the more I use it. I'm probably a bit thick as other people use the single pedal to great affect , but I really glad I paid out the extra money for the twin pedal.
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    A listing with no photos of the actual item will set the alarm bells ringing . Just supplying a stock photo from the manufactures website makes the bells ring louder . There have been a few fake listings in eBay and Gumtree ( a 58 Precision is a recent one ) where the seller has used some one else's photos to try and sell non existant goods . I would however buy from Clarky ( and HappyJack , Legion , Squib and Bouvier ) sight unseen .
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    [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1352139852' post='1859274'] Went to a few open mics recently, that wasn't very productive, like I've said, lots of singer songwriters who want to stay doing solo stuff. [/quote] The reason they don't want to get involved with other muso's is so they don't get all the hassle and band politics that comes along with other musicians . They get to play the type of music they enjoy playing . They get to keep all the gig money . They never get let down by unreliable drummers / bassists . If my singing was better , I would consider going down that route myself. When I was living in North Devon ( Barnstaple ) about 15 years ago , I never struggled to get into a band , back then it was considered the Seattle of England and their were loads of Grunge bands around . The surfy places of Croyde and Woolies also meant a few great reggae bands were knocking around , there was a very diverse music scene when I lived there.
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    We have the singer , the drummer , and are doing our utmost to find a guitarist . I agree that it is very difficult to put something new together , finding some one with a good level of skill that fits into what every one else can do is important , but I also think getting on at a personal level is equally important . I like to think of my fellow band mates as friends as well , good chemistry in a band is just as important as technical skill. Back to the original post , it does seem more difficult to put something together , a lot of guitarist's I know are now doing the solo musician thing in small pubs / eateries as band gigs seem to be drying up .
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    Poss suggestions , 1). Kala U Bass 2) Aria Sinsonido bass 3) Yamaha BEX 4 The Aria did a pretty good DB sound to my ears .
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    Try and do something musical most nights , guitar or bass or some percussive type instrument . Now rehearsals are starting in earnest , bass seems to be the dominant choice of practice instrument .
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    Sod it , the recession is over , so get the flexible friend out and let's kickstart the economy !!
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    When a Precision feels more at home in your hands than a Strat or a Tele. When other musicians call apon your skills to supply the low end to their music.
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    Thanks Wooks . Overcast Sunday bump
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    Been in Covers band for all my bass playing life . Have written a few Dylan-esque tunes on acoustic guitar for my own personal playing pleasure .
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    Good luck with the new band , don't worry too much about the bum notes , everybody makes mistakes , and they help you to learn the songs quicker. All the best .
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    Wow , 520 viewings bump . Price reduced to £2200. Thanks to all those who viewed the listing .
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    I have a Vanderkley 2x12 MNT , very detailed cab , very clear and takes no prisoners , louder than you will ever need . Excellent build quality . I love Markbass amps , have the tube 800 myself , but I find the Markbass cabs bit , um , mushy ???
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    I stand corrected . I will also endeavour to raise my expectations . Many thanks .
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    [quote name='Huge Hands' timestamp='1350046612' post='1833964'] If you want me to be really honest, I really get narked with bedroom players on here with loads of shiny kit that have never even played with a band slagging other band clips off. I'm not the greatest player , and I'm happy to admit it, because I make the choice to not spend hours practicing on my own. I get out there and learn to interact with others, and find ways of playing alongside their strengths and weaknesses in playing their instruments. If they're really bad, I make my choice and move on. I don't spend hours trying to film myself playing something perfectly verbatim for ego gratitude from unknowns on the web. [/quote] Agreed 100% . There must be some fabulously talented players who feel they can do a whole two sets with a band they have never played with before after one one rehearsal. I would do the gig if local , sure as hell beats staying in and watching rubbish on telly or noodling with a guitar to YouTube vids .
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    Bought and sold basses and amps and pedals etc , etc . Selling on Basschat is different to eBay , most people know their onions on this forum so poorly photographed / poorly described / poorly priced items don't tend to sell too quickly. My main bugbear is when no personal information is provided in the personal profile which starts the alarm bells ringing . There is nothing wrong with selling to Europe , sold loads of high end guitars / basses to France / Spain / Italy / Germany . More effort in your ad = better results . Bit like everything else in life .
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    I have been a Bassist / backing singer for years . My vocals have been a bit hit and miss and for many years my microphone was turned right down ( by the singer / guitarist ) to minimal volume so I was barely audible to myself and the audience . About a year ago , I was lent a Digitech vocal pedal which would automatically correct my vocal pitch to the bass guitar which I plugged into it . To be honest , apart from the reverb and extra harmony the pedal provided , I did not sound any better or worse than when I did not use the pedal . There definately was no quantum leap in my vocal ability with this pedal .Eventually ,I discarded the pedal and just worked extra hard on harmonising with the lead singer in a pitch that suited my voice and return the pedal to it's owner . When I sang out of key , the vocal sounded the same with or without the pedal , it just had a bit more reverb . Pedals are not a substitute for talent , yes they can do clever things , but if you are a sh*t singer or guitarist , they will not make you any better .
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    I'm speechless. Nice bass on post # 26 I would be very interested to see who buys it .
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    If you hate slap ( or slappers ) you may want to steer clear of the London Bass Guitar show . At least you can turn off the YouTube demo .
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    martin8708 replied to BigRedX's topic in Guitars

    Nice. Guitar .
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    No contest , the battered fiesta red 62' P bass . If it plays well , you won't regret it .
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    I have a Vanderkley 2x12MNT which I power with a Markbass tube 800. This was a quantum leap from the Markbass cabs that I used in a blues / rock band , the Vanderkley's will cut through any over ambitious guitarists / keyboard / drummer / singer . The downside is you can hear all your mistakes !!
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    I noticed the tab for Ray la Montaigne is blocked on Ultimate Guitar too. I still learn from records ( yes , records , remember them ) but sometimes I am just too dumb to work out complicated bass runs , or there is just one note in the song that does not sound right no matter how many times I try and find it. Learning songs by ear is great , but sometimes I need a little help .
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    63' Olympic white Precision 63' Fiesta Red Precision. ( both refins , could not afford originals ) Early 57 Vintage Re issue P Bass in black - this is the main pub gig bass. BB1200 , the bass that I learnt to play on , sadly lives under the bed now .
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    Wow , great to see some people reading the thread . Frets are vintage 6105 and the neck radius is 9 " To be honest , the numbers mean very little to me , the neck is more Strat than Tele and the frets are similar to my other Strats . Weight - heavier than a pre-CBS Strat but a lot lighter than a late 70's Tele ( or even some of their Strats ) The guitar is very playable , has quite an audible unplugged sound due to the hollow body , and the guitar resonates far more than a solid body , this does seem to have some impact on the sound . Ive played in bands for nearly 30 years as a bass player , but as a guitarist I take great interest in what the guitarist in the band is playing and how they sound . The last outing was at a packed pub gig during Cowes Week , the Trussart went straight into a Fender Blues Junior with no pedals / effects and the solo's were making my neck hairs stand on end , it's just chalk and cheese with the standard generic 6 stringers that pass for guitars . As regards to eBay + Gumtree , I have gone off the boil a bit with eBay , I used to buy and sell loads , but it's not the same anymore and seems to attract more scoundrel's and scammers , I have bought and sold loads on BC and I trust the folks here implicitly and there are some great 6 stringer advertised here , worth having a punt . It's no major hardship to keep hold of it a bit longer ..... Thanks for looking .
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