Roland Rock

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1467817260' post='3086510'] If you want to be able to switch between Sabbath and Marcus instantly, there's only one head which can do that...the Magellan. [/quote] Seriously? Are you being literal or hyperbolic?

Next we'll get BCer Limelight looking for a Nash bass

I have the Blue Rock and it is superb. I can't see a situation where I would ever change it. Highly recommended.

S'nice that

[quote name='Osiris' timestamp='1467386839' post='3083363'] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I found the EBS Multicomp to be completely underwhelming despite the glowing reputation it seems to have.[/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I'm a big fan of compression, especially subtle compression, as well as mulit-band compression. (Just thought I'd throw that in there to clarify that I'm not one of those guys who doesn't 'get' compressors ) So on paper, the Multicomp should have been perfect for what I like.[/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]But no matter what I did with it, I just couldn't get anything from it, it was too subtle at every setting and made no perceivable difference either when the bass was on its own or with the rest of the band. Nothing. [/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]And also annoying are the internal trim pots to adjust the individual high on low compression thresholds (I think that's what they were for) even tweaking those to each extreme yielded no results. Not to mention the fact that if you wanted to tweak them mid gig it's pretty much not an option - unless the rest of the band are [i]really[/i] understanding. [/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]No matter what I did with it, it was though the pedal was not in my signal path. [/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]And the tube sim mode, while it did add a little something to the tone, it was definitely a [i]little[/i] something. I found myself switching it in and out and trying to spot the difference. You'd certainly never notice it in a band situation.[/font][/size][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Not for me, that one. [/font][/size][/size][/font] [/quote] Exactly the same for me - then I sold it on and the guy loved it! Much happier with my Fairfield Accountant

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Spanky Van Dykes in Nottingham, with Trojan Soundsystem. Funny setup as the stage is shallow and the DJ desk was where the drums would normally go. The DJ's specs for their decks included eight squash balls, four concrete slabs and horsehair matting/special foam - apparently this is the best base to protect the decks and their hifi cartridges from the huge swathes of vibrating bass. Decent turnout and good reception. Paid gig plus beer. Win. Trojan were great, especially Supa4, their blind MC on the mic. [Img] http://i1244.photobucket.com/albums/gg580/christopher_brown14/rackbags/20160701_212457_zpst6jrv5pk.jpg" class="ipsImage" />

Sorry if it's been mentioned - Anyone catch the set from Mbongwana Star? Love the way the set really builds in energy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p03yggrf/glastonbury-2016-mbongwana-star Who the hell was that young chap in rainbow outfit and silver shorts? Some trendy electronic trio? Seemed popular, but to me sounded like a mediocre X Factor contestant trying to be Justin Bieber.

I love the look of the Roland TB3 - looks like a great bit of kit

My £4k custom 9 string left-handed headless with gold hardware and Gary Glitter artwork. Lost a bit on that. Seemed like a good idea at the time.

Yeah, this subject again - some of the comments get pretty abrasive

Are you a basschatter, Seb? https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10153411332586653&id=721466652

Looks interesting Ped. Can't seem to find these for sale? Is the pickup included with the system?

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1466866866' post='3079464'] My favourites. . . . Toots and the Maytals [/quote] Hoping to support them later in the year - fingers crossed!

Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey Steel Pulse - Handsworth Revolution Both well worth a listen FWIW my favourite Bob Marley album is Natty Dread

I've had some experimentation with synthy stuff. You'll need the following: - Synthy dirt. Octaves are good for this, also consider gated fuzz. - Filter. I prefer to use a standalone Low Pass Filter - Means to control the filter sweep. This could be built into the filter (envelope filter) or controlling a LPF with an external toy. I have a few toys for this: an expression pedal, an LFO and a Hot Hand (lots of fun!) Here's a little demo of the LFO I did a while back. I have since replaced the expression pedal with a Hot Hand. http://youtu.be/UpdfBUES_XQ

Nice! If it's about the looks, what head are you putting on your TenMountain?

Here you go: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/101467-what-bass-is-mani-playing/page__p__1557632__hl__maniscream__fromsearch__1#entry1557632 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/119164-jack-casady-bass/page__st__30__p__1557638#entry1557638 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/135047-coolest-basses-ever/page__st__90__p__1557652#entry1557652

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1466426096' post='3075677'] He was for about two minutes before he got horribly insulted by forum regulars and decided to not come back. [/quote] Really? My memory is different. He posted in three threads was welcomed by some and one asked him a question about one of his basses. No abuse whatsoever.

I used a U5 plus power amp for my rig for a couple of years - a gorgeous clean tone, although not much flexibility outside the tone presets (unless you can programme presets into the power amp)

Just watched the video and really enjoyed it. Will check out the other stuff when I get the chance.

You can get a better idea from the pot codes and the neck heel stamp. Also, it's worth noting that Fender did two runs of the S8 serial number, one in 78 and one in 80. The 80 has a slightly enlarged '8'

Yeah, I had a great sounding and well built 79. As others had said, it was heavy (11.5lbs) but it wasn't really an issue.

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