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  1. fretmeister
    Unless there's an agreement that a buyout will be based on new prices, that buyout will be based on used valuations. This is why whenever I've been in a joint-purchase situation I've insisted on us all buying a specific item of the kit. So 1 person bought the desk, 1 person bought the speakers etc etc so that one person could leave with the thing they 100% owned. Everyone stored their own bit. No arguments.
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    Seems to be.
  3. fretmeister
    Definitely have to set the sounds at full gig volume. Nothing else works. Good thing about modern modelling units is that there is enough memory to actually save venue specific patches. Massively speeds up sound check on the day. In the old days we did that with a little black book of settings or a venue, now we can just hit "Dog & Duck" patches and be done with it. Even better if the FOH desk has memory slots too. Saying all that though... I'd use a keyboard for 99% of synth sounds.
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    I've read about problems with the 500W models too - but none about the 900W ones. Personally I'd get the bigger one for peace of mind.
  5. fretmeister
    I ruptured a tendon in my right middle finger and while it was in a split for a year I learned how to play bass with a pick. I'm still not a massive fan but now I'm competent. I can sing and play much better when I'm using a pick. Probably because it is so similar to when I was playing guitar and fronting a band. I really don't like the raspy noise of pick against roundwound strings though.
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    I've just found this thread. I was looking at the Venture 2x12 and was amazed to discover that it doesn't have wheels! I know 40lb isn't the heaviest cab in the world, but for a tall cab wheels just make everything so much easier to deal with. I'm not sure the sticky-Out knobs is a particular issue. 99% of amps have them and they are fine as long as it's built right behind the front panel. Anyone got one now? I'm getting a bit of an itch to change my amp and I'm liking the demos, but that might be because I'm not in a band at the moment and I'm getting GAS instead! Always happens to me when I'm not gigging! I seem to be craving that Ampeg sound at the moment.
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    Strings have arrived but I’ve not had a chance to fit them yet.
  8. fretmeister
    This - while a wide strap can help with the digging in effect of a thinner strap, no strap on earth can negate that it is still 5kg pressing down on your shoulder and spine. Even a double strap shares the load between shoulders but your spine still carries it all. Being physically strong is the only way to really deal with it, if you can. Get down the gym and build up the core so it's the muscles doing the work and not the spine.
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    If you like the sound just get a lighter set of the same!
  10. fretmeister
    I might have to have 2 compressors on my board now. My regular BC-1X and the Accountant as an actual effect rather than a utility tool.
  11. fretmeister
    Anyone got one of the new combos yet? The ones with the new enclosure material? I could do with a simple combo and I'm looking at these and the Fender Rumbles.
  12. fretmeister
    I've never heard of Valco pedals. If I go to youtube will it cost me money?
  13. fretmeister
    Lovely! I keep thinking about a second one - especially as they now do a J type shortie.
  14. fretmeister
    I bought The Accountant. I am liking it very much. It's a bit too dirty when played alone at home but when playing along with CDs it's lovely. I just need a band to try it out properly!
  15. fretmeister
    I've been looking for that sound in a pedal for ages. I think the Fairfield 'The Accountant' gets very close indeed.
  16. fretmeister
    I can't see why it would cause any problems but I also can't see any noise advantages either. Start with a really low signal from the MXR and ease it up slowly. What sort of noise are you getting?
  17. fretmeister
    I think you mean bypass the preamp. Just go board into the FX return. That will bypass the preamp.
  18. fretmeister
    Definitely move to Stainless Steel strings as a starter. What is your signal path in the Boss unit? Are you using cab sims / IRs? Even with a PA as your main amp if you are using IRs then they will attenuate the top end, just like any real bass cab. Ditch any cab sis / IR and run an EQ last in the chain instead to get full control.
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    Drum machine pedal?
  20. fretmeister
    I had one. To be honest I never looked at the metering and just trusted my ears.
  21. fretmeister
    Excellent amp! Love mine.
  22. fretmeister
    Groove Sonix (3\4 of Jamiroquai) have done some belting arrangements
  23. fretmeister
    Are they much different? I’ve only tried the 751.
  24. fretmeister
    I left mine as it came. But I have some new strings getting delivered in a day or two and when they arrive I’ll see what measurements I can take.
  25. fretmeister
    @bassman1982 video above. Watch it all.
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