JapanAxe
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I often have to roll off some bass on the amp when playing through my Super Twin.
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I use the Boss WL20 but both Tx and Rx are rechargeable. Boss WL50 has rechargeable Tx and board-mounting Rx which doubles as the charger for the Tx. At the SW Bass Bash @stewblack showed me his really neat system that charges both Tx and Rx in a little portable dock between gigs - can’t remember the brand though.
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I have to disagree here. The 12XN range are pretty hi-fi sounding, but the 10CR cabs have a distinct ‘vintage’ coloration to them. Go for whichever you prefer.
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Fender Mustang Bass always on full volume!
JapanAxe replied to EssentialTension's topic in Repairs and Technical
Sounds to me like your volume pot has lost contact to ground. -
Your best (and worst!) bass gear purchases of 2024?
JapanAxe replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
Best: Boss WL20 wireless setup. For many years I resisted going wireless - didn’t want to digitise my precious analog signal, another thing to go wrong etc. In reality I can move about the stage without restriction, go out front to check FOH mix, and change guitars much more quickly than with a cable. Absolute game-changer for just over a ton used. Worst: JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk tremolo pedal (for skinny-string use). Just did not float my boat. At all. Sold on within a week. -
I was going to bring a reel-to-reel tape recorder and a selection of high-end mics but I couldn’t because I don’t have any of those things! But seriously although I could hear differences between one PA system and the next, I would struggle to put into words what they were. I could happily use any of those systems on a gig tbh, either solely for vocals or for other stuff too.
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Sale pending. -
In my calendar. Saturday night gig is fairly local so that’s a plus!
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An unfeasibly inexpensive way to add speaker simulation to your pedal board. Comes loaded with impulse responses for 10 guitar and 2 bass cabs selectable fro the rotary switch. These can be replaced with your own IRs by connecting the unit to a computer with the supplied USB cable. Balanced and unbalanced outputs. In excellent condition. I have fitted the supplied velcro but the original rubber base is also included. £30 delivered in the UK. -
So glad I made the effort to go this year. Always nice to put user names to faces! Thanks for all the kind comments about my DIY Ampeg B15 clone, people seemed to like it!
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I’ve occasionally justified a purchase with the phrase ‘This will be handy if I get a gig doing [insert unlikely thing here].’ Inevitably the kit in question has just taken up storage space until I eventually sold it at a substantial loss. I’ve just drawn back from the brink of buying some PA kit that will only be useful if (1) a particular project not only gets off the ground but achieves considerable success, or (2) I branch out into live multitrack recording (which tbh I don’t really want to do).
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So how did it go?
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Just re-discovered flats. Re-fitted D'Addario Chromes to my AVRI 63 Precision and all the glorious thump came back. Then spent a delightful half-hour playing Steely Dan numbers on it. Mmm...
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I had it as a kid, you can fill your boots as far as I'm concerned!
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OK I'm so moved my @scrumpymike's emoji-tears that I'm going to try to come for part of the day (by which I mean lunch of course!) but with reduced kit, namely: - BF Super Twin - Some of the heads - 2x Dingwalls If anyone particularly wants to get their hands on something in my sig, shout out and I'll bring it along.
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Sadly I've had to pull out of this one. First a 4-hour rehearsal on the Sunday evening, then a last-minute theatre dep gig on the Saturday night - if I do the Bass Bash do I'll be good for nothing! Have a great day guys and gals.
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An appreciation of supportive wives, husbands & partners
JapanAxe replied to ossyrocks's topic in General Discussion
Mrs Axe has always been unreasonably supportive of my musical endeavours. It probably helps that in our teenage courtship I won her over with questionable versions of Ralph McTell and Bert Jansch numbers on a crappy acoustic guitar. As regards music kit, I now have the second bedroom (man cave music room), walk-in cupboard (amp and case storage), space under the bed in the third bedroom (gig bags), and a chunk of the loft (hard cases and cardboard boxes). Plus most of one living room wall hosts 56ft of CD shelves. After 42 years of marriage I’m starting to think she might be a keeper… -
You can almost hear the fretboard going ‘Shluuurp…’!
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Found a vibrato arm that fits so will include that too. -
I bought this with the intention of moving over the parts from a MIJ Strat but that turned out to be too hard for me! Having enlarged the neck pocket I can confirm it is solid wood and not ply. There are a few small dings and swirls in the gloss black finish, and a previous owner has left one of the neck screw holes looking a bit messy. It is routed for HSH so most pickup combinations would work without further routing. The pickup and control cavities are lined with conductive paint. I am including the hardware that you can see in the photos i.e. bridge assembly, jack plate with socket, and strap buttons. If you need any specific dimensions or further photos, ask away. £45 delivered in mainland UK.
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Opinions/Advice Much Appreciated on Amp for Newbie
JapanAxe replied to The Attic Man's topic in Amps and Cabs
The Fender Rumble 40 punches well above its weight (it's pretty light) - I've heard one used in a 20-piece big band and it coped with ease. The Orange Crush Amps are well made and sound ok. No experience of the others. -
Studiospares gone into administration.
JapanAxe replied to fretmeister's topic in General Discussion
Hot dang! -
I’ve always done my own guitar and bass setups. The key is having the right tools, especially for truss rods. A set of proper nut files isn’t cheap but once you know how to use them it’s a game changer. I had one guitar that needed a fret dress but I entrusted that to a professional.
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Niggling earth noises - Grrrr!
JapanAxe replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Repairs and Technical
It’s not unusual to get some buzz when you’re not touching the strings or bridge. When you are touching them you become an earthed shield against interference; when you’re not, you’re not (unless you touch something else that’s earthed, like the shell of a mic.) Shielding the pickup and control cavities may help (must be earthed of course). Did you have the same issue with the previous pickup?
