Bigwan

Compared to a few local punters I'm a genius... Compared to some folk on here? No...

[size=4]In my previous cover band we started from scratch - everybody chipped in equal amounts for PA and lighting. When I left the band I was payed from the money for the remaining gigs I had left to do to the value of what I originally contributed. My experience was slightly different in that we ALL went through the PA - drummer using an e-kit, guitarist using a POD, me using a small combo amp DI'd for FOH. I think you need to take a broader view than "I don't use it so why should I pay?"... The band, of which you are a part, need a PA. Leaving the singer/guitarist 2 piece out of the equation for a minute, what would happen if you didn't have a PA? You probably wouldn't get gigs. So the PA is benefitting the band as a whole and you as an individual. If it were me I'd insist the singer/guitarist sorted themselves out with their own PA for their own work (oh look - he already has one... that's handy), and everybody in the band contributed to a new PA for the band (and only for the band), with the agreement that when somebody leaves they have their contribution repaid [i][b]in full[/b][/i] (what's this market value crap?!) either from gig money (as was the case when I left the band) or by contributions from the other band members.[/size] [size=4]Hiring a PA for bigger gigs is an option, but it's probably costing your clients more in the long term than you buying it and incorporating that into your overall price.[/size] [size=4]Just my tuppence worth...[/size]

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1337542403' post='1661724'] aha, that makes sense, as I used it in LP mode. It does bother me because by itself the blended sound is difficult to use. But I might just add a micro QTron again, since I love that pedal anyway. We will see [/quote] Note that the qtron bypassed will not invert the signal so without it engaged you will have the same trouble you're having now with your blend...

The qtron inverts the signal in HP and LP modes so that sorts the phase issue combined with the bassballs when the envelope filter is engaged. A little inverting opamp circuit would sort it out pretty simply and would probably fit inside the pedal enclosure if it bothered you greatly...

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1337347525' post='1658598'] Pearl octaver does one up. I think a BCer is working on a clone. I'll chase him up. [/quote] I've just ordered the PCB for a Pearl clone from Madbean too...

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1337375525' post='1659167'] I still have to wire up the daisy chain and velcro it down, but you get the idea .... So tell me, when it comes to velcro, is there any good reason to do spiky side on pedals, soft side on board, or the other way round ... or doesn't it matter at all ? [/quote] The OCD in me says you need a set square!!! Sweet little collection!

I emailed Dunlop yesterday about getting a schematic for the broken MXR bass octave (not the deluxe version) I bought here last week... They don't hand out schematics, even for obsolete pedals.... Their tech support manager says he'll talk me through repairing it, but using email and the time difference that'll take FOREVER! With a schematic I could find the problem in no time (comparatively). Most other companies don't have an issue. Grrrr...

All these are why that b*****d Cowell has shows on tv...

...So that's where my old RB5 went after NJE. Great bass. One that got away...

Very sad... Blues Brothers and a cold one this afternoon I think...

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1336734953' post='1650142'] aha! indeed, that sounds like a great mod to the micro QTron with its volume bump... and I only ever used it on Low Pass anyway... I must try this with the Bassballs... when I gather the courage to open it up and mess with it [/quote] Give me a shout if you're stuck and I'll offer any assistance I can.

Great song for anyone who's ever flown with an instrument. If I recall correctly the outcome from this was good for him and bad for United - always nice to see the little guy winning one for a change!

Just bought an (advertised as non functioning) MXR bass octave from Alex. Arrived very quickly! These are the sort of transactions that make basschat what it is. A pleasure from start to finish. Cheers mate! Now where's the soldering iron...

Limiter? Rubbish!!! It's an easy mod. Don't put the pot just before the output jack - that'll control both effected and uneffected signals. You want to put the volume pot between the output of the circuit and the footswitch so you're only controlling the effected volume. Done this a few times with mini qtrons (actually have one in my work bag returning it to Gareth Hughes of this parish today - although for this pedal I removed the rotary switch, hardwired the pedal to low pass and put the new volume pot where the rotary switch was - stealthy, makes the pedal much more useable and there's no change in tone that I can hear).

+1 to all the above...