JapanAxe

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1426946719' post='2723806'] You sound awfully familiar, have you ever been to England? EDIT: Oh, and the Iranian IP address you're using isn't a particularly good disguise. [/quote] You don't mean...

[quote name='Bronner' timestamp='1426901592' post='2723382'] I say the Rick sounds terrible recorded direct (especially for the money). [/quote] [size=4]You're right, listen to these, all '[color=#474747]recorded in Logic, with as little processing as possible to put across the true sound of the instrument' [/color]by Andy Baxter:[/size] [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-baxter-bass-guitar/70-rick-fingers-pickup-selector-both-neck-bridge-same-with-pick-tones-off-fingers-pick"]1970 4001[/url] [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-baxter-bass-guitar/73-4001-black-md1450-neck-both"]1973 4001[/url] [url="https://soundcloud.com/andy-baxter-bass-guitar/1981-rick-4003s-vd963"]1982 4003S[/url] Shocking!

I recently tried a Demeter head that has the Minnie 800D inside, and the closest in sound was an Aguilar TH500 - a great amp in its own right, even without an outboard preamp.

[quote name='Bronner' timestamp='1426931819' post='2723522'] This is what I mean by the cult of Rickenbacker. If you want to quote me, there's a quote button. There's no need to fabricate imaginary quotes to prop-up a shoddy brand. [/quote] I'm afraid you are way off there. I have never owned or even played a Ric, my preferences tend towards the Fender P, and I am certainly not a devotee of any 'cult of Rickenbacker'. As to fabricating imaginary quotes, you will see I started with the phrase 'Are you saying...'. I am not purporting to quote you, simply inviting you to identify whether any of those 4 options fairly identify your point in this thread.

Can we just clarify Bronner, are you saying: (1) Don't buy a Ric, they are sh!t; (2) Don't buy a Ric unless you really really like it, because they are sh!t; (3) I once owned a Ric that was sh!t, and further anecdotal evidence leads me to believe that all Rics are sh!t; or (4) Something else we've all missed.

I would so love to see John Hall post in this thread. Comfy chair, popcorn...

[quote name='oggiesnr' timestamp='1426891827' post='2723291'] It's a rehearsal, it's what you want to sound like on a gig. Why the hell would you not use the gear you'll use on the gig? Confused. Steve [/quote] Rehearsing with your full gig set-up, with the aim of ironing out practical bugs, is known as a 'technical rehearsal'. If you are just rehearsing new material, then it can save a lot of time using kit that is already set up, even if it sounds a bit Barry White. If you are rehearsing [i]old material[/i], you are wasting your time and money, regardless of how the costs are split!

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1426891720' post='2723288'] [url="http://www.videomaker.com/article/14680-youtube-copyright-rights"]Youtube and copyright ...[/url] [/quote] Thanks Dad!

If you are trying to play with your left thumb over the top of the neck you will have real problems (I do this all the time when playing skinny-string guitar). Not so bad if you keep your thumb on the back of the neck opposite to somewhere between your first and second fingers. Ignore me if you already know this stuff!

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1426890538' post='2723279'] I'm not sure that's right. I have a few videos on youtube with my music, I don't remember giving up my rights to the ownership of it. [/quote] You may have done so when you signed up to Google, YouTube etc. - I guess it would be the rights to the video and its soundtrack rather than the composition of the work itself. But that is just a guess!

Generally an even split, although if I am called in to rehearse for a dep job I am not usually expected to contribute to rehearsal room costs.

[quote name='Wonky2' timestamp='1426878802' post='2723122'] Ordered some feeler gauges which came today.... Gonna have an evening at the table with her..... Rather then just making tweaks i will attempt the factory figures using the old dude from elixir strings guides... I've always done ok with this but just made tweaks if you know what I mean, in the attempt to lower action.... This time , with this bass, its neck off every time you want to tweak the truss rod so yes, a pain in the arse. [/quote] Bear in mind that the action should be measured with the bass in the playing position, not on its back. Apologies if you already know this!

Google translate works for me!

I used to play through two 15in cabs, which was plenty bright enough for me. The reason I chose 1x15s over 2x10s? No stupid tweeters! I voted with the majority on this, so I guess I am subject to the same preconceptions as most other bass players. It is already clear that arguments have been marshalled, ready for the 'I told you so' when the uncomfortable truth is revealed...

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1426686598' post='2720769'] While I don't doubt the experiences of the respondents so far, I do think that a lot of us hear with our eyes and muscles. If we heft in a heavy piece of gear, we expect it to sound "heavyweight" too... Maybe another blind test is called for (like the one relating to cone diameters)? [/quote] This is a challenge that needs to be taken up on a BC Bass Bash, along the lines of Lozz's 'blindfold' Precision test.

I've never bothered trying to measure the height of the strings off the fretboard. I go for as low an action as I can that will still allow me to dig in a bit with my plucking hand without too much fret buzz. I have a lower action on my Sandberg than on my old P, and I put that down to vorsprung durch technik

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1426795371' post='2722138'] Often overlooked but should be standard practice for anyone using cables! [/quote] Yep, over-under coiling and Velcro cable ties. No tangles on my watch!

I had one of these (different finish). Almost too many tonal options, including a great P sound and a lovely fat bridge HB.

Has my watch stopped? It's not 1st April yet is it?

[quote name='disssa' timestamp='1426754339' post='2721480'] Jepp, sorry... But wherever you write something about the Veyron, the first answer is something like that. Over and over again... Ok, I will compare this amps at our practice session today... [/quote] Cheers disssa! Seriously, there must be many bass players wondering whether the Veyron amps are a worthy substitute for the Streamliners. Looking forward to hearing your comments...

[quote name='dieseldalziel' timestamp='1426425245' post='2717895'] So does anyone have one of these yet? Either tube or Mosfet? I'm very tempted.. [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/258138-bugera-veyron-t/"]disssa has one[/url]