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  1. (seems there's 3 feedback threads for ozzy138, but this one seems most active most recently, so...)

    Just got a Yam BB from Dave.

    Great comms while we were sorting things out and, having met face-to-face to conclude the deal, I'd have no hesitation in dealing with him again.

    Cheers Dave - dead chuffed with it :)

  2. [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1409879109' post='2544322']
    Another vote for legacy here. Great strings.
    [/quote]
    [quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1409902053' post='2544381']
    Are they really on a par with Rotosound? I've heard really mixed reviews about them, some glowing of course but some have said that they dull quickly and are really high tension. Would be great to have a mini review from a couple of users.
    [/quote]

    Not really a review, but...

    I don't like super-twangy, bright sounding strings. I like the sound of rounds, but after that initial "boing" has gone.

    I find, as others have noted, that Roto's do indeed lose their newness pretty quickly. But I also find that once that happens, they pretty much stay in that same place for ages, which is great for me as that's what I like.

    I switched to Legacy after seeing it suggested that they're repackaged Roto's. Whether that's true, I've no idea. To me they seem to have pretty much the same characteristics as Roto's, but at half the price.

    The only other strings I've tried recently were a set of Ernie Ball Slinky something-or-other. Second rehearsal, the D string broke...first time I've had that in 20-odd years.

    I've just picked up a BB1024 with a 3-4 week old set of d'Addario Pro Steels on it. They definitely seem to have more "boing" to them (see, I know all the techie terms) than my usual Roto/Legacy's would have after 3-4 weeks, but that could be down to the bass rather than the strings, and it'll be interesting to see how they fare from here.

    Dunno if that helps...

  3. I'm no expert...far from it, but...

    Yup - definitely speakers behind the mics.

    In an emergency (drummer forgot to put the monitors in his car...!) I've used a line out from the EMX into a guitar combo as a monitor. Sounds a bit Heath robinson, but better than nothing. At least vox could hear something.

    You might find that you can get more volume, before feedback, if you don't use the compressors on the inputs, or at least keep them turned well down.

    For EQ, I start with everything on the inputs at 12 o'clock and the graphic flat, then get the desired EQ on the individual channels by cutting what I don't want, rather than boosting the rest.
    Once the individual channels are set up (EQ & relative volume. I keep the channel gains as low as possible) I go louder than we need on the master. If I get feedback, cut the individual sliders right down on the graphic, one at a time, to find the offending band/s. Then up it again on the graphic until it's almost feeding back, but not quite, then bring the master volume down to where it'll be when we're playing.

    If I've done this and the vocals aren't loud enough (not often a problem in the places I play) then tough. The backline has to turn down to suit. If the vocals can't be heard, or the audience is in pain due to feedback, you might as well not bother turning up, IMO.

    Hope that makes sense. I'm no expert (far from it. Just the one who, like you, seems to have landed the role of soundman because I actually care about what we sound like) but it works for me...although we usually only have 2 x vox, and sometimes a bit of kick, going through the PA, so my situation is a bit more straightforward than yours.

  4. Sold Dave a pedal, in a highly satisfactory deal that was concluded in double quick time, and with speedy payment - despite my best efforts to spoil that by giving him the wrong bank details...

    Despite my idiocy, he was understanding and friendly throughout, and top-notch on the comms front.

    Deal with confidence.

  5. Having a clearout of some a few bits n bobs, and came across this...

    Behringer BLE100 (Boss LMB3 clone) in used but OK condition, and all works as it should. Surprisingly useable, for something so cheap.

    Usual Behringer plastic casing - always feels like it's going to break whenever you change the battery, but hasn't done so far. (Why do folks assume that plastic ain't tough?)

    Also works from a standard Boss-type 9v power supply - NOT INCLUDED.

    I don't have the original box & stuff, but it'll be all wrapped up snugly for posting.

    Short write up [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/behrble100.shtml"]here[/url]

    Can't get any photo's at the moment (my daughter's in Morocco with the camera) but here's the details at the [url="http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BLE100.aspx"]Behringer website[/url]

    Looking for a tenner, delivered to your door.

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