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  1. JapanAxe
    Arguably Roland's two best guitar synths were the GR30 and the GR33. Later versions simply dumbed down the concept for technophobic guitarists. This GR30 guitar synth served me well in my function band days. Package includes the following:[list] [*]GR30 floor unit (obviously) including 384 sounds to work with. [*]Original box. [*]Manual. [*]Genuine Roland power adaptor. [*]Expression pedal - can be assigned to various parameters. [*]Bank up/down pedal (saves having to fiddle about with shift functions). [*]CD containing GR30 editor freeware (works up to Windows XP, don't know about later versions of Windows), manual, quick start guide. [/list] To use the unit, you will need a guitar equipped with a 13-pin synth pickup, e.g.:[list] [*]Roland GR-ready Strat [*]Godin guitar with synth access [*]Brian Moore guitar with synth socket [*]Any steel-string guitar with a GK2 or GK2A pickup [/list] There are many resources available on the web for this synth. [u][b]NB: - [/b][/u][list=1] [*]If you have a Casio synth guitar with a standard MIDI socket, you would be better off using a GM synth module, as you will not be able to access many of the functions of this unit; [*]The unit will not work with a bass guitar (so don't even think about it!) [/list] I m looking for [size=5][b]£185[/b][/size] delivered within the UK. [attachment=133936:GR30.jpg]
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    Still up for grabs and open to sensible offers. Derisory offers wil initially be treated with the utmost contempt, then I'll go back and say 'Hmmm...' If you would rather not do bank transfer, I am happy to accept regular PayPal (i.e I pay the fees).
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    Serious enquiry received from a BC mate but nothing firm yet so still up for grabs and open to sensible offers!
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    Monday bump!
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    Monday bump! BTW if you were worried about ever-so-slight prominence of the skunk stripe, you can only feel it - you can't actually see any difference.
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    As others have said, it all comes down to what was agreed beforehand. I have actually paid a dep [i]more[/i] than the other band members (including myself), in recognition of the fact that he was a professional making a living at it (unlike the rest of us) and was saving our bacon.
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    This thread is just on the cusp of turning into a coffee-table-fest! **[i]duck and cover[/i]**
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    It's been widely commented on already in this forum and elsewhere, but TC's model numbers do not relate directly to the output power when measured conventionally. Some of their kit has built-in tricks to make it sound louder (it works!) - this is the case for the 450s and 750, not sure whether it applies to the 250 and 50 models.
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    [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1367102414' post='2061407'] Two at the moment. This is fine because a) we have no gigs and b ) I have no life. Seriously though I was only thinking today that I seem to be spending all my spare time learning and practising songs for the bands. So I have been neglecting my theory and general 'music' practice of late. :-( [/quote] That is true actually, I too spend a lot of time working up material for the next gig, and end up without the time to explore music-making possibilities that don't have a particular goal in mind. It's my own fault really!
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    [quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1367069888' post='2060896'] PMSL!!!! [/quote] What? Please try to take this seriously. 'PMSL' just will not do, you need at least a 'LMFAO' for this situation.
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    Kids grown up and gone, working 4 days a week in my day job, so I manage: - My own band - My own other band (same guys so no clashes) - A 7-piece soul band (only works occasionally and has plenty deps to call on) - Various deps So basically 3 bands, or 2, depending on how you look at it.
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    Gobsmacking! Imagine having to play the fingerpicked intro in front of that lot! [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1367076371' post='2061038'] Was it me or did the gutiarist miss out a bit in the solo ? [/quote] Yes it was edited down a bit in the arrangement, but not fatally.
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    Price drop bump - now [size=5][color=#0000FF][b]£225 [/b][/color][/size][size=3]shipped within UK[/size]
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    [size=4]Price drop bump - now [size=5][color=#0000FF][b]£225 [/b][/color][/size]shipped within UK.[/size] [size=4]EDIT: Forgot to add detail pics showing actual wood, dings, and back of neck -[/size]
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    Best George Jones story I heard was when Tammy hid his car keys to stop him driving into town pissed, and George took the ride-on lawnmower instead! RIP George. Edit: just realised that story was on the obit! Have to put Why Baby Why back into the set.
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    The trick is to spend all your money on kit.
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    Still here. Alleged to be the inspiration for for the phrase 'smashing orangey bit'.
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    I've been contacted by a BC member who was concerned that the body might be made of MDF. Nope! I took the neck off and checked. Pictures to follow when I get back from my hols.
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    Is that the cure for GAS then!? Think happy bass thoughts!
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    Well sort of... I had an ABM500 1x15 combo and 1x15 cab, and switched to a TC Classic 450 and Barefaced Midget and Compact. No regrets. The Classic is a dumbed-down version of the RH 450 (no memories, no tuner, fixed EQ frequencies). It's plenty loud, so the 750 should be er... 300 louder. I did look into the RS cabs but decided to go for lighter weight. According to TC you can run up to 3 8-ohm RS cabs from one of their heads (but only 2 'other' cabs). EDIT: Worth considering a mix of cabs to give yourself more options for different venues / rehearsal / home use. **stands back to allow RS cab owners to have their say**
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    Feel free to ask any questions here on the forum, or PM me with any dosh-related matters!
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    Currently fitted with 45-105 Elites, still quite fresh.
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    Yep, great bass line. Never tried to play it though!
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    [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1366656279' post='2055611'] TBH, without bass, metal would be high gain guitars and a man screaming. [/quote] Quote of the year!
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    [quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1366576336' post='2054435'] Can either set the band up as a business and make yourselves all partners, or have one of you as the business owner and put the rest of the band members down as subbies / labour. It would probably be easier (paperwork wise) for one of you to be the business owner, and have the rest of the band as labour / sub contractors. [/quote] Exactly what I do!
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