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    Just got home early from our gig tonight and I'm not a happy bunny! Our gig tonight was a two hour round trip for three of us, and a three hour round trip for our vocalist, but while we were setting up, the assistant manager said that because it's the landladies' hen night, the pub is not going to be very busy because she will be taking a lot of the regular customers with her, and that they weren't expecting many in. Because of this, he said he wont be taking much money so can we just play the first set and he will pay us half the fee, I replied that we have travelled a long way and would rather fulfil the agreement. He wasn't very happy, but we started anyway, and by the end of the first set we were playing to four people, the others in the band wanted to call it a day because they feared he would not pay the full fee even if we carry on, so I said, "[i]the fact that there aren't many punters in tonight is not our fault, and we are a semi-professional band who entered into an agreement with the venue to play two sets for an agreed fee[/i]", but they still worried we wouldn't get payed the full amount so insisted on packing up early and accept half the fee. What annoys me even more is the fact that the landlady phoned me Monday morning to discuss arrival and setting up time, and she must have known then that there is a possibility of the pub being empty because of her hen night, so she could have suggested cancelling the gig and re-booking us for a later date, and although we would have been disappointed, at least we wouldn't have wasted our time. Personally I feel a bit let down by my bandmates for not backing me, and for making it too easy for the venue to mug us off, I feel we should [u]all[/u] have stood our ground and demanded we get payed what was agreed. So am I entitled to be annoyed, or should I just accept that these things happen. What would you have done in this situation?
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    [quote name='CaptainBlackarm16' timestamp='1477080235' post='3159813'] Trades? [/quote]Sorry, need to raise some cash I'm afraid.
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    [color=#ff0000][b]SOLD! SOLD! SOLD![/b][/color] [size=5][b]Maruszczyk Jake (Old Thumper)[/b][/size] [b]£750 Posted![/b] [b]Sorry, No Trades.[/b] Ok, I know I must be mad, but I’m selling this bass even though I love it to bits, mainly because I think my gigging days are coming to an end due to severe back problems that are not getting any better. This is the fourth bass I’ve put up for sale in a couple of days in a bid to raise some funds for recording gear, and hopefully to take the missus on a nice winter holiday. It’s only about eleven weeks old so it’s in absolutely “as new” condition, I’ve gigged it three times and it was amazing, and being medium scale, it is so much easier to play, and there is definitely no difference at all soundwise. It’s strung with La Bella flats, but a set of medium scale rounds will be included in the sale as well. It cost me £1,097.75 just a few weeks ago, and I’m letting it go now for just £750 posted in the gig bag and original box I received it in. So if like many on here, you fancy one of these great basses but you are put off by the waiting time, this could be yours in just a few days for a bargain price. [i][u]Here's the specs:[/u][/i] [i]Body:[/i] alder with one piece ash veneer front and back, gloss finish [i]Neck:[/i] maple with matching headstock, 38mm nut width, white neck binding, MOP block inlays, matte finish [i]Hardware:[/i] Hipshot ultra light C 3/8 tuner, standard bridge [i]Pickups:[/i] Maruszczyk P & HB, passive volume, volume, tone [i]Scale:[/i] Medium 32" [i]Weight:[/i] 7lb 8oz
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    [quote name='RaNoFuNkY' timestamp='1477065036' post='3159662'] Good grief! Lovely! Any trades or part exchanges? [/quote]No sorry, I trying to raise some cash to buy recording gear.
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    [color=#ff0000][b]SOLD!!! SOLD!!! SOLD!!![/b][/color] [b]1975 Precision Bass in Absolutely Exceptional Condition.[/b] [b]£1995 Posted![/b] [b]Please, No Trades.[/b] I purchased this fantastic bass from GaryMac last year and I would love to hold on to it, but I have decided to thin out my collection so I can raise some cash to buy recording gear for my new hobby, which I'm getting into due to having to cut down gigging because of severe back problems. It's in exceptional condition for a 41 year old bass, virtually unmarked paintwork with just a few blemishes and tiny marks here and there. The hardware and fittings are also in great condition. Only weighs 9lb so certainly not a back breaker. All original other than a replacement switchcraft input socket and a CTS 250 volume pot, the originals will be supplied as part of the sale. Not much else I can add really, other than to say it sounds just like a great vintage precision should, and plays very nice too. If you live nearby, or you happen to be in the Bridgnorth area, you are more than welcome to come and try it out, I’m retired now so I can be at home anytime to suit you. Here’s what the Guitar Data Project comes up with: [url="http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]http://www.guitardat...org/fender.aspx[/url] Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in 1975 Production Number: 594962
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    [color=#ff0000][b]SOLD! SOLD! SOLD![/b][/color] [b]1971 Fender Precision bass with an (A) Jazz neck, quite rare for the era.[/b] [b]£1,995 Posted![/b] This is a 1971 Fender Precision bass all original as far as I know, I have put on a period correct scratch plate because the original one is a bit warped due to age, and the end part by the input has broken off which was quite common, this will of course be included in the sale as well as the rather battered original case. This really is a well used bass and shows all the scars to prove it, the paint is very brittle and can chip off if you catch your fingers on it, but it does look nice though and it really is a talking point whenever I gig it. It is one of the rare precisions of this era where they occasionally produced them with a Jazz neck (A neck), usually to order I believe. It sounds like a 1971 Fender Precision, I think that’s all I need to say regarding tone etc, it plays nice and the Jazz neck’s narrower nut width makes it feel just right for me. If you live nearby, or you happen to be in the Bridgnorth area, you are more than welcome to come and try it out, I’m retired now so can I be at home anytime to suit you. Out of curiosity I entered the serial number into the Guitar Data Project and this was the result. [url="http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx"]http://www.guitardat...org/fender.aspx[/url] Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in 1971 Production Number: 320319 Edited: to add a couple of pics of the neck which I just took alongside my Jazz (1971 bass is on the left). The frets are very nicely finished as you can see in the second pic.
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    Without wishing to hijack the thread, can I ask how they balance? I had a beautiful TB a few months ago, I loved the sound and the neck felt good as well, but oh dear, massive neck dive and just so uncomfortable to play on the strap, so do these sound more or less the same, and do they hang well? Once again, sorry to go a bit off topic.
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    [quote name='owen' timestamp='1476189645' post='3152096'] £40 - one day we will be able to edit the price in the original posting. It sits on my pedalboard but I need something smaller. Two inputs so that you can switch between your axes (yeah, that extra one you keep for the drop Z for that song where your singer shouts about how angry he is with his mum) without your roadie having to run onstage bent double. Also extra 9v output so that you can power all your pedals that give you THE TONE. 4 way adaptor to do this included. Need it you know you do. Happy to post for an extra whatever it costs. [/quote]Could you not just add £40 to the main heading? after all, thats what everyone first sees when surfing the ads, and it would probably have more impact anyway. GLWTS
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    So can I conclude then? Pickups and Wood DO make a difference? Whoops! that can of worms is open again.
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    [color=#ff0000][b]SOLD! SOLD! SOLD![/b][/color] [b]Squier VM Precision Bass £150 Posted![/b] I’m selling this bass because I need to thin my collection a bit, but I also need to raise some funds to go towards recording equipment. It’s in good condition but does have some of the normal marks and dings you would expect from a bass that has been rehearse and gigged regularly, it plays great and sounds like a proper P bass should, at the moment it is strung with flats and it really does have that traditional thump. I’ve upgraded the bridge to a solid mass model that is identical to a Gotoh 201, but the original will be included in the sale, it has a bridge ashtray and a Fender decal which was put on by the previous owner and actually looks pretty good. For anyone who wants a very decent main gigging or back-up bass, but can’t afford to spend too much, then this could be a great choice, I have eight other precisions ranging in value from £700 to £ 2,500 and IMO, this plays and sounds as good as any of them, you are probably thinking, well I would say that to sell the bass, but I really do mean it, it's a cracker for £150. But the proof is in the eating, so if you live near enough to Bridgnorth, or you are in the area for whatever reason, then you are very welcome to come and try it out for yourself. Thanks for looking.
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    [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1476802614' post='3157378'] That's what I do. On the few songs where I use a pick I roll it back a bit. [/quote]Yea, I roll the volume back when using a pick as well, but I also roll the tone back a bit also. Out of interest, have you ever thought, "I know what, I will just ask the guitarists to keep an eye on their volume"? Alright, we wont even go there!
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    [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1476805968' post='3157431'] Hi bud, I'm here with my 'Focusrite Employee' hat on, so feel free to ask any further questions you need. Thanks Dad for the advice above, but there are some things I feel I want to clear up/clarify So the basic differences between the 8Pre and the 8PreX are as follows: - 8Pre has 8 channels of ADAT, 8PreX has 16 channels of ADAT - 8Pre has Wordclock Out, 8PreX has both In & Out - Whilst every channel on the 8Pre has 48v (Phantom Power) available, they are in two blocks of four. So 48v to channels 1-4, and 5-8. The 8PreX has dedicated 48v per channel, this is helpful if you're using a real mix of mics, for example if in two adjacent channels you have a mic that needs 48v, and one that alsolutely can't receive it (as it will damage it). - It's not possible to connect a 2Pre or 4Pre as a channel extension as Dad mentions above, due to those interfaces not having an ADAT Out port, only ADAT In. You can of course use another 8Pre (as it has both ADAT In & Out) as an channel extension, however most people will simply use a dedicated channel strip such as our Clarett Octopre, connected to your 8Pre or 8PreX over ADAT. With the 8PreX, you could even connect two Clarett Octopres (because of the Xs 16 channels of ADAT) for a total of 24 analogue channels (this is also where the Wordclock comes into play) - Each channel on the 8PreX also has dedicated phase reverse and low pass filter features - Also worth mentioning that Word Clock is simply another option to clock two devices together, if using an interface with an external channel extension device, 99% of situations allow for the user to simply clock over ADAT, meaning no extra cables. Some more in-depth setups might call for Wordclock to be added to the equation if there are 3 or more devices being used. So, I'm certainly not suggesting all the above is correct and necessary for you, most of it isn't, but wanted to clarify some things as I mention . In my opinion, if you want to really set yourself up with a great and expandable setup, I would plump for the 8Pre to get started. Then if you genuinely feel you need more channels, simply get a channel strip such as the Octopre to add another 8 channels. Hope the above helps clarify some stuff, I just finished the JoCee album tracking my Precision straight into a 2Pre, and it sounds fantastic to my ears, a step up from my previous Saffire unit. Si // Focusrite Media Relations Oh also, as a P.S. today we have released our Focusrite Control iOS app. Meaning you can now control some aspects of the Clarett range (and Red and Scarlett range) using your iPhone/iPad [/quote]Thanks for the info Si, its much appreciated, I've decided that it would be wise to be patient to see how things pan out, but I think I will be in this for the long haul, and once I'm sure I will be, I will start getting the gear I need, I will try and buy the best (within reason) that I can afford which is why I thought about the clarett range rather than the scarlett range.
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    [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1476808401' post='3157463'] It is a barometer of sorts, too. If someone can play Rhythm Stick, they can play a bit. A bass line which is harder than it sounds. [/quote]I've not tried playing it yet, I would like to have a go at it when I've got a spare couple of years to work on it, seriously though, I could probably learn to play it after a while, but I almost certainly wouldn't play it with the feel and timing like Norman does. I admit that my choices of the Ox's solo in My Generation and NWR's Rhythm Stick are not as technically brilliant as some of the other choices, but for me, great basslines are great because they work so well in a song like Norman's, or are fresh and new like the Ox's was at the time (1965).
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    [quote name='dood' timestamp='1469269918' post='3097048'] Well I have EBS_Freak and TonyF to thank for pointing me towards the rather awesome Custom IEM Company! [url="http://www.custom-inearmonitors.co.uk"]http://www.custom-inearmonitors.co.uk[/url] They took care of the whole ordering process as well as being able to actually audition all of the top trusted brands. Prices have changed a bit since I got my moulds done but the great news is that my ear profiles are held digitally on file now so if I want to upgrade (which I have done) then no need to go back a second time, unless I want to of course Ear Plugs tend to be around the 140-180 mark I believe depending on where you go - but I truly believe if you get a good set they are worth every penny. I use mine all the time - hmm maybe they'll even work with 'the wife' lol!! The A8 in-ears I can't wait to try! [/quote]I've looked on a few different sites and they seem range in price from about £490 up to nearly £2,000, is that right!
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    At the age of fourteen I thought the bass solo in My Generation was amazing, and it inspired me to choose bass over guitar. There are many great bass players I like and admire, but my favourites are John Entwistle and Norman Watt-Roy, and yes, Rhythm Stick is probably my favourite bass line of all time. So my choice is Rhythm Stick, it just works so well with the song.
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    I always roll my volume back a bit so I have some in reserve for when the guitarist/s start upping his/their volume, I can quickly turn it up until the song has finished, and then I can up the volume on my amp and roll my bass volume back a bit for the next time its needed.
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    [b]Fender American Standard Jaguar Bass £999 at GuitarGuitar[/b] http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=14061114213832 [b]Fender Troy Sanders Jaguar Bass (Silverburst) £891.00 at GAK[/b] https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-troy-sanders-jaguar-bass-silverburst/87477?gclid=CPr31baZ4M8CFcaVGwodeP8NNA
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    They are now £999 almost everywhere.
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    [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1476612256' post='3155570'] Compared to Clun, Bridgenorth is Bright Lights Big City! Though there is often a bluesy sort of band on a Friday eve in the pub, and I once booked Wilko Johnson to play at our village hall! But otherwise, I've been near "The quietest place on Earth" for 14 years now, and it seems like many just come here to die... If I wasn't so lazy I'd spend more time in Bishops Castle, which even has an Alternative Electronica Festival; no doubt there'd be more like-minded folks there. Still, I'm moving very soon closer to the thriving metropolis of Knighton where there's at least a decent guitar shop - so long as they're not all Clapton-a-likes I'll be OK! [/quote]Been to Clun a few times on CAMRA beer trips, lovely place with some nice pubs, but I have to agree that it does seem to be cut off from the rest of the world somewhat. I've done Bishops Castle a few times as well which also has some decent boozers!
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    [color=#ff0000][b]SOLD! SOLD! SOLD![/b][/color] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5][color=#0000ff][b]ALESIS iO4 Audio Interface for sale.[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]£65 posted![/b][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]This interface really is as new, I purchased it a little while ago and only used it once or twice.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]The reason for not using it is because around the same time, I also purchased a Zoom R16 standalone recorder for recording my band straight into the unit, I then realised that the Zoom can also be used as an interface, so that it what I now use, therefore the Alesis doesn't get used.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]It sells for £129 almost everywhere, so I've listed it at half the retail price which includes posting.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]So grab a bargain, i[/size][/color][color=#0000FF]ts still in the box with the original packaging.[/color][/font] [i][u][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Here are the specs:[/font][/size][/u][/i] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Alesis iO4 Four-Channel, 24-Bit Recording Interface Overview by GAK[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The Alesis iO4 is a compact, four-channel, 24-Bit recording audio interface. If you're looking for a portable, affordable device to record audio straight into your computer with ease then look no further. The Alesis iO4 Interface records up to 24-Bit, 48 kHz audio into virtually any software and features high-quality A/D and D/A converters, plus MIDI Input and Output jacks for playing and controlling software with instruments.[/font][/size] [indent=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]FEATURES[/font][/size][/indent][list] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Four-channel computer audio-recording interface[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Record up to 24-bit, 48 kHz audio into virtually any software[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Monitor sessions with balanced studio monitor and headphone outputs[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]High-quality A/D and D/A converters, discrete-design preamps, 48V phantom power[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Inputs for microphones, line-level sources, and instruments including guitars[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tricolor stereo level meter and lighted status indicators for visual monitoring[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]MIDI Input and Output jacks for playing and controlling software with instruments[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]USB bus powered ??? no external power supply needed[/font][/size] [/list] [indent=1][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]ADDITIONAL OVERVIEW[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color][/indent][list] [*][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The iO4 packs power and function into a compact package. No matter which recording software you like, how many microphones and preamps you have, or how large your library of plug-ins and VSTs, you need a way to get audio into your computer.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [*][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The iO4 is a compact audio-recording interface for home, project and portable studio recording setups. This four-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems is highly compact to comfortably fit into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack, yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [/list]
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    [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=5][color=#0000ff][b]ALESIS iO4 Audio Interface for sale.[/b][/color][/size][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][b]£65 posted![/b][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]This interface really is as new, I purchased it a little while ago and only used it once or twice.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]The reason for not using it is because around the same time, I also purchased a Zoom R16 standalone recorder for recording my band straight into the unit, I then realised that the Zoom can also be used as an interface, so that it what I now use, therefore the Alesis doesn't get used.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]It sells for £129 almost everywhere, so I've listed it at half the retail price which includes posting.[/size][/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000ff][size=4]So grab a bargain, i[/size][/color][color=#0000FF]ts still in the box with the original packaging.[/color][/font] [i][u][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Here are the specs:[/font][/size][/u][/i] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Alesis iO4 Four-Channel, 24-Bit Recording Interface Overview by GAK[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The Alesis iO4 is a compact, four-channel, 24-Bit recording audio interface. If you're looking for a portable, affordable device to record audio straight into your computer with ease then look no further. The Alesis iO4 Interface records up to 24-Bit, 48 kHz audio into virtually any software and features high-quality A/D and D/A converters, plus MIDI Input and Output jacks for playing and controlling software with instruments.[/font][/size] [indent=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]FEATURES[/font][/size][/indent][list] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Four-channel computer audio-recording interface[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Record up to 24-bit, 48 kHz audio into virtually any software[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Monitor sessions with balanced studio monitor and headphone outputs[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]High-quality A/D and D/A converters, discrete-design preamps, 48V phantom power[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Inputs for microphones, line-level sources, and instruments including guitars[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tricolor stereo level meter and lighted status indicators for visual monitoring[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]MIDI Input and Output jacks for playing and controlling software with instruments[/font][/size] [*][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]USB bus powered ??? no external power supply needed[/font][/size] [/list] [indent=1][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]ADDITIONAL OVERVIEW[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color][/indent][list] [*][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The iO4 packs power and function into a compact package. No matter which recording software you like, how many microphones and preamps you have, or how large your library of plug-ins and VSTs, you need a way to get audio into your computer.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [*][color=#333333][font=futura-pt, sans-serif][size=1][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The iO4 is a compact audio-recording interface for home, project and portable studio recording setups. This four-channel USB device for Mac and PC-based systems is highly compact to comfortably fit into a mobile recording rig, laptop bag or backpack, yet contains high-quality components and circuitry suitable for the studio.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [/list]
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