Dad3353

Good afternoon, Ari, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Good afternoon, Harmony, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

I'll just leave this here ... (The cab has the nickname 'Giggles'; the bassist who sold it to me explained that, whenever he would ask for a helping hand with it, all would burst into a fit of giggles ...)

+1 for the stand linked above ^^. Our keysman has one, for two keyboards and mic boom; it's splendid.

This is American-based, but the principles are the same, just read 240v for 120v. A battery (or two...), an inverter (for converting to 'mains' power...) and an efficient powered cab and you're good to go. Battery to be proportioned depending on autonomy time required. 'Off The Grid' Systems ... Hope this helps.

... which is, when all is said and done, a glorified autotune.

No, I'll not be lending you my amps/cabs, even if you ask nicely. My bass amp (Hiwatt 200w valve amp...) would wreck a 100w cab in seconds at half power. It was designed to power two of these (so four cabs, two each side...), rated at 400w... I used this rig for many years, for PA, in the '70s; it could get very loud indeed. We use the amp now for bass, with an HH 2x15 folded horn, rated as 200w. We rarely get past a quarter on the dial, and I wouldn't want to push my luck with full tilt. The walls would crumble anyway..!

For the studio stud wall, 2x4 might be best..?

With a bigger trunk..?

Buy a roof rack..?

How can that happen..? Did you not measure it up before starting..? ...

While I wasn't planning on buying one of those, anyway, I'm now even less convinced I need one. I suppose it is possible, in other hands, to use it as a musical instrument, though. (I think he should listen to those nice doctors and take his meds, too ...)

I'm of the exactly opposite opinion and experience. Typically I use double the speaker power handling compared to the amp (200w amp = 400w cab...). I've worked as a tech for years, and have had many a cab to repair because of amp/cab mis-match (100w cab, 200w amp sort of thing; times ten for PA systems...). Not just in case of mis-use; also 'transients' (power goes off, then comes back on suddenly, or mic unplugged when not muted; the list is long...). To each his/her own, but I've never had an amp or cab suffer from being matched two to one, cab to amp.

... where I would be quite the opposite, giving no house room to hickory sticks, to privilege Japanese White Oak, nylon-tipped, for their long-lasting clarity and robustness. No carbon fibre, of course, nor aluminium (<<shudders>>...). Kudos for not over-playing during the solo.

It depends ...

This old chestnut keeps coming up. How could any individual, private person claim back any VAT paid on new goods when these goods are later sold, to an individual, as exported 'second-hand'..? Assuming neither of the persons are registered for VAT (being private persons...), how could this work..? Would the whole of the paid VAT be claimed..? A 'pro-rata' proportion of the selling price..? How about gifts..? Could one claim back that VAT..? I seem to understand (although I'm confused about it...) that NZ manage to offer this to its citizens; there's nothing like it in the Old World, as far as I am aware.

Ditto my Superlux HD669, worn most days, often for several hours at a time. They'll probably see me out.

Just because ...

If it's only a few cms too long, could packing diagonally do the trick..? It shortens the length, at the expense of increased breadth, but can be an option, ofttimes...

Here is my contribution to the May 2021 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by the previous winner: Upside Downer. Suspense, anguish, doubt, bordering on terror, à la Hitchcock, with these inexpressive 'birds' watching every approaching step. What gauntlet do we have to run..? What are they waiting for..? What do they want with us..? The heart beats apace as the tension mounts. WHAT DO THEY WANT..? A rather piece-meal approach, this month, with some MIDI tracks triggering various elements from Spitfire LABS instruments (they really are excellent, and free, to boot..!); with a healthy dose of various samples I have. Quite (or even, very...) 'cheesy' on their own, they meld into a curiously hypnotic, and somewhat spooky, atmosphere when arranged and mixed with Reaper. No other Fx nor mastering; t'would serve no purpose here. Recommended to be listened to on decent headphones, in a darkened room, with eyes fixed on the picture. Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.

It's especially nocive if breathed in. Use the stuff in a well-ventilated environment; preferably outdoors, and try very, very hard not to breath in the fumes.

Paradise Circus Waltz - The Alligators

Good afternoon, Sammy, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

The same reason why bassists buy Rickenbackers: they've seen some 'star' performer do it.