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    Boss OC-2 and OC-3

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Effects

    Thank you Mr Foxen, I should add that I adore the OC-2, glitches and all. So an additional question would be; how quickly and where can I get my OC-2 fixed?
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    Is the OC-3 basically an OC-2 with added features? Will the OC-3 allow me to produce the same sound as the OC-2? My OC-2 appears to be on its way out and I've got a gig next week, and I don't want to risk my OC-2 failing on me halway through, and so I'm thinking about getting the OC-3. Get another OC-2 or get the OC-3? What would you people recommend?
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    Over 10 years ago I auditioned, in London, for a band from Richmond. I got there on time, as did the drummer and guitarist. I leant my 1973 Fender Jazz up again the bass stack which was near the door as we chatted and waited for the singer.... ...who, after a wait of about 20 minutes, pushed open the rehearsal room door dramatically with a big "Hello", marched in accidently kicking my Fender across the rehearsal room floor. That was probably the best sound we made all evening. I didn't stay with the band. Mike
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    Scot Thunes - Valley Girl, Zomby Woof (from The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life) Paul McCartney - Getting Better, Glass Onion, Hey Bulldog Prince - Partyup, Uptown, She's Alway in my Hair Les Claypool - John The Fisherman John Paul Jones - Ramble On Stanley Clarke - School Days Flea - Funky Crime
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    Did someone say fIREHOSE? Walking the Cow
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    Billy Joel - An Innocent Man Funkadelic - Groovallegiance Paul McCartney & Wings - Bluebird Joni Mitchell - Hejira
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    Hello basspersons, I have one of these; Thumb Bolt-on LTD 2001 Only a hundred and fifty Thumb Bolt-on LTD 2001 basses were built, making them one of the rarest and most precious of all Warwick models. This bass, already a Warwick milestone at that time, marked the beginning of a "Limited Edition" concept that would grow every year thanks to the enormous feedback, which prompted Warwick to create a tradition out of it. The contoured Thumb body is made of 3 parts: an Ovangkol bottom, a Bubinga Pommelé top, and a Maple veneer that goes in between to emphasize the coupling joint. The bolt-on Ovangkol neck has an Ebony fingerboard and little dot inlays on its edge. The pickup configuration is as follows: 2 active MEC J-Style pickups, where the bridge single coil is mounted slightly slanted, controlled by 2-band active MEC electronics. You can also pull the tone knob to make it passive. The back of the headstock is signed by the Warwick boss. A fabulous bass in fabulous condition. I've had it since new, it has been very well looked after and it comes with the Warwick certificate and truss-rod tool, strings and manual. Would any one like to make me an offer? Mike F
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    Thank you Steve, People of basschat; Steve has been a gentleman throughout the transaction. A pleasure to sell to, more than happy to know that he owns one of my old basses. Good man! Mike F
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    Hello Nick, Hazy days indeed! That's very nice of you to say so about my playing, cheers man. It was about 1996. I remember being in awe of one of your recorded basslines that I heard then. Bet I still can't play it! I still have that very 1973 Jazz Bass; gigged it loads since then, all over the place. Anyhoo, back to the thread (ahem). I do recall listening to Squirrel and G-Man, on me Walkman, thinking "that's how I'd like to play bass". And it is, like you said, massively underrated. It was quite an inspiration at the time. Mike
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    Kuff Dam off that album is fantastic. Tart Tart too. Indeed there is brilliantly funky playing on the whole album. I was goin go to say I once played one of Paul Ryder's old basses, owned by a guy called Nick..., and there you are! Nick, remember Macfarlane Road in Shepherds Bush? You were in a band with Keith? Mike
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    Hello Steve, You're a swell guy. Happy to say, Sold pending payment. I've sent you an e-mail. Funky, sorry man. You should really go for the other MM on here, hope you get it. Regards, Mike
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    Hi Steve, e-mail has been sent. Cheers, Mike
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    Hello Steve, and bass people, I've added more pictures. Again the quality on some is not what I would have liked. Mike
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    I should have pointed out that I won't be after a trade for this. Sorry to have left that out and thankyou for the responses I've had so far. Mike
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    Hello there Marcus, It weighs 9lbs. Pictures added now. My apologies for the lack of quality. What looks like a mark inside the lower horn is actually a reflection. The bass is of far higher quality than these pictures! Mike
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    This is a wonderful bass guitar. Made in Japan, has a serial number beginning with B which I think puts it at around 1999/2000. I understand that Fender used EBS pre-amps, for a short period, before changing to cheaper Fender pre-amps. I have an e-mail from EBS I can forward which explains the layout of the controls. Basically it is always active with the toggle switch going between two tone settings. The control knobs are pick-up pan, volume, treble/mid shift and bass. The back of the neck has been refinished; the very glossy laquer has been taken back to a more satin finish. It is for sale for £525, open to offers. If you have any questions I'm more than happy to answer them. Thanks, Mike.
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    Cardiacs, anyone?
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    Try Roland UK first. You don't have to register there. Mike
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    The BMS has now been sold. Thank you for all the responses. Regards, Mike f
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    Bump bump bump me up!
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    Electro Harmonix Bass Microsynth - Hardly Used, boxed with all paperwork and an Electro Harmonix sticker too! £100. (now in the right place to sell it!)(I.E NOT in "For sale: Other musically related stuff") Ahem. Regards, Mike
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    Electro Harmonix Bass Microsynth - Hardly Used, boxed with all paperwork and an Electro Harmonix sticker too! Regards, Mike
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    JPJ said; "I then came up with the bridge riff, which is in E. The riff is rather tricky sounding, as it's built from a repeated phrase that's four and a half beats long. Each time the phrase is repeated it's [i]rhythmically displaced [/i]by half a beat". Led Zep found it hard too! Just keep playing it.
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Why, thank you! Ah, Dorset. A fine and lovely county. My grandma was from Dorset, Chideock in fact.
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    Hello there.

    mike f replied to mike f's topic in Introductions

    Hello Kiwi, I am a child of the 70s! What was the clincher? Mike f
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