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  1. bertbass
    Moontan - Golden Earring. Just felt the need.
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    bump
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    I've got some of those BK modules sitting around doing nothing, they were used with our PA for awhile. Really nice amps. PM me if you're interested.
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    I have no problem with using a pre-recorded intro to blockbuster, you could even have a bit of fun with it by wondering where it's coming from. I'd laugh anyway. You'd be playing the actual song live. I have no problem with a keyboard player playing the horn parts, string parts or even voices, or a drummer with an electronic drum kit playing samples as they'd be playing it live. It's the use of backing tracks to replace musicians or because you can't play it live and miming that I think are totally inexcusable and cheating. While discussing this thread with the rest of the band last night, our drummer went as far as to proclaim that he felt that any band using backing tracks instead of musicians and or miming should be forced to display this on any advertising and posters. Just think, that guy playing and singing to karaoke backing tracks has taken your job and your wages.
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    Afraid not. I just used a generic one and it worked well.
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    Sorry, but I think that anyone using backing tracks is taking the piss, cheating and ripping off the audience, if you're not good enough to play it live then don't play it. Supported [font=Arial, sans-serif]The Rockin' Berries not so long ago, not only did they turn up late, but insisted on using their own P.A. just so the could use backing tracks. they ended up playing only a 30 minute set of 60s covers, not even their own hits, all with backing tracks and still walking away getting their full pay. [/font] [font=Arial, sans-serif]At the same venue the following year, we supported the [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Abba tribute band Abba Arrival. Totally mimed the whole way through, full band as well. Pointless, unless they were incapable of actually playing it live. [/font][font=Arial, sans-serif]Both bands won't be playing at that venue again[/font] [font=Arial, sans-serif]If you have to use backing tracks to make yourselves sound good, then give up and let those who can play live do the gigs.[/font]
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    Going up!
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    Always expect the worst, it can only get better and if it doesn't you won't be disappointed.
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    I have actually tried that with a pair of Duncans and it didn't actually sound that good.
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    You can always check it and see.
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    Boss RC-3 loop station and matching footswitch. To switch the looper off you have to press the pedal twice, add the footswitch and you only have to press it once. I bought this new for a project which unfortunately never got off the ground. The drummer couldn't keep time with the loops, infact he can't keep time with himself. So there is no point in it looking pretty in my studio, it might as well have a new home where it is appreciated. Near enough new and never been outside the studio, however, I've looked and looked but I can't find the box, I found the instructions though. They will be superbly packaged and posted to you for £90. Just re-read this and they will all be posted to you, not just the instructions. Here's a link to the Boss web site. [url="http://www.roland.co.uk/products/productdetails.aspx?p=1159"]http://www.roland.co...ils.aspx?p=1159[/url] [url="http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/bertbass/media/IMG_1163_zpsea48cad5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/bertbass/media/IMG_1162_zpsf6827b54.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1308.photobucket.com/user/bertbass/media/IMG_1161_zps66e80751.jpg.html"][/url]
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    Actually, been there and done that, the door frame fell to pieces. It didn't really, but neither did the cab nor did it chip the paint. Even our drummer touched it and it's still in one piece.
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    We've been in that sort of situation before and have chosen to set up on the ground next to the stage. Get there early, setup and sound check and as soon as the other band has finished away you go. More professional that way too. You could also build your own canopy in case of the possible rain. Good luck!
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    !5 minute changeover, good luck.
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    Danelectro use an on-off-on pickup selector switch on their guitars and basses. Plenty of info here, http://dennysguitars.homestead.com/DanoGuitarSchematics1.html
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    Our drummer, in a previous band, used to play one of the clubs in Germany. If the band played too loud, the manager used to turn the voltage down. The instrument amps being valve just got a bit more distorted but the Hammond went completely out of tune.
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    It's never too late to learn. Thanks.
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    Well found. I spent ages trying to find them and failed miserably.
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    It sounds like it has to be resprayed or you'll never be happy. A lot of work, but worth it in the end.
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    How about stripping the wire a bit and twisting that around the crimp tag 'til it's tight and insulating it with a bit of tape. Or can you solder the loose wire directly to the PCB. Cut the connector where the wire goes, hold the wire to the pin with a rubber sleeve or heat shrink sleeving and then pushing the now two halves of the connector back on.
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    If all else fails you could dispense with the multiway plug and solder the wires directly to the board.
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    Mine was the lefthanded 12/4. I wonder who owns it now? The last I heard it was strung right handed and played upside down.
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    Sat 17th March 1973. Saw Wishbone Ash. They were recording a live album and the sound was rubbish. I played the Marquee in 79/80. Brilliant night but is was so hot on stage.
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Genz Benz Streamliner 900 into a Barefaced 69er. Always the sound although being light is an added bonus.[/font][/color]
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    I will bravely poke my head over the parapet and say that I would suspect that it's the sound of the P pickup itself. With Barefaced being such superb cabs, you hear things differently. I find that the P pickup on my bass doesn't sound very nice at all on it's own but blended with the Jazz it sounds lovely.
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