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    I used to play long scales from when I started to my mid 20s, then I switched to short scales about 7 years ago. I find when I go back to long scales (usually at jam sessions) I have to think a lot harder about where I'm going. My solution? Only use short scales and don't go to jam sessions!
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    what a surprise 😂
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    But what about that one time it gets used per gig it is THE sound?
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    We all talk a lot about what pedals we want and what goes on our boards. But when you're planning and building a board, how do you decide what you don't use? Personally, if space is an issue (in the context of a wedding gig), I'll drop the modulation pedals first (phaser, chorus) as I feel removing them has the least noticeable impact on the sound, then it would be fuzz as in that context I don't ever use it.
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    pm sent
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    Not quite a pedalboard but seemed like the most appropriate thread to post it in 😅 this is about two thirds of my overall collection.
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    Listing ended 😐
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    Can't find the drool emoji! GLWTS
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    I had an Agent 00Funk many years ago and I regret selling it 🥲 not surprised this is gone already.
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    Not yet! I missed out on a few B-stock items a couple of months ago, but keeping an eye on the website for any updates.
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    100% same. Mine turned up yesterday and I love the lower gain setting, it breaks up in just the right way. The higher gain setting works for me (also haven't changed the settings). I've tried it with a Mustang and my Acinonyx and it works great with both, it really lets the tone come through. Would recommend.
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    How you finding the Warlow? I like the sounds I've heard but its massive!
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    *takes off hat* "They do move in herds..."
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    The Gigrig modular system is a bit pricier than some all in one solutions but its very adaptable. You can also go full OCD with cable routes and lengths.
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    Jam Pedals have a couple of pedals with low and high gain switches. 2 of these and you'd have 4 gain stages! LucyDreamer: low gain overdrive Rattler: high gain distortion Red Muck: muff-style fuzz/distortion JHS also have a couple of pedals that combine pairs of their overdrives. You can switch the order as well for more tones. Double Barrel: a transparent overdrive into a mid-bumped overdrive (transparent side also has a high/low gain switch you can operate with a footswitch) Sweet Tea: a mid-bumped drive into a Marshall-style overdrive
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    PM'd
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    Anyone watching for the release of Serek's The Grand? I'm counting down to the moment I can look at them and realise I can't afford one 😢
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    Yes it was! its not even themes expensive Fender I've ever seen! hope you enjoy yours!
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    I took a trip to The Bass Gallery yesterday and played a Fodera, a 6 string Monarch I think. It was nice, sounded pretty good, found that sound you hear from the classic Fodera players like Matt Garrison, Janek Gwizdala etc., though I definitely couldn't play the same lines! But honestly I wasn't that taken with it. I much preferred the Wilcock and Rob Allen basses I tried. Doesn't matter how much you spend on your instrument, what you like matters more.
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    Great basses. Love mine. GLWTS
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    1. Jaco Pastorius played a stock Fender. 2. It depends what you care about. I'm a teacher, so I earn a decent salary, and some of my colleagues feel its worthwhile spending their's on leasing a brand new BMW. I think that's the dumbest waste of money ever, but its not my money so who cares what I think. I'm spending £3kish on a Serek because I think they look cool, they come well reviewed and I can afford it. The phrase "f**k it, do what you want" comes to mind.
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    I'm working on Donna Lee (just the head at the moment) and I can't seem to get the feel right. Whether I play it straight or swung it doesn't feel quite right when I play along with the Charlie Parker recording. Anyone know more about Bebop than me?
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    I bought this pedal for £25 from a friend who doesn't play much bass anymore, and honestly wasn't expecting much (I have some prejudices against the mass produced pedals). BUT I plugged it in this evening and holy s**t, this overdrive sounds so good! Its got basic bass/treble EQ, mix, level and gain. With everything at 12 it's a bit aggressive but a very useable starting point. I found trimming the top end and putting the mix at 3 o'clock (towards dry) gave me a nice bit of grind while still feeling the sound of my bass. I'd honestly put this up there with the Xotic BB Preamp and JHS Morning Glory as pretty transparent overdrive. I regret anything bad I ever thought or said about Boss.
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    Seen these before and they look cool af
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    😍 so much love
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