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[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1483695558' post='3209280'] Secondly, and more commonly, some digital pedals might leak noise into the daisy chain which is then picked up by other pedals in the chain. To test this out, put all your known good analog pedals in a chain and then try introducing one digital pedal at a time. Listen for increased hiss, or digital clock noise which sounds like chirping - you might not even have to put the pedal in the audio path to get this, just have it on the daisy chain. [/quote] If a digital pedal is creating clock noise on a shared daisy chain, it may be worth threading its power lead a few times through a ferrite core. This creates a small inductance that is invisible to the DC supply, but presents a very high impedance to the problem frequencies. Although these frequencies are too high for us to hear, they can heterodyne with other signals to produce audible noise (sticking my neck out with that one!) You can get clip-on ferrite cores for a couple of quid from [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/ferrite-clip-on-hem3012-n89ab"]Maplin[/url]:

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1483695503' post='3209279'] There's a pub around here that will seemingly only ever book classic rock covers. Even our old-skool R'n'B trio was deemed to far from what they want....so heaven help anything from the 21st century! [/quote] I expect they were trying to retain a certain clientele (double denim, shoulder-length hair etc...)

Welcome Cameron! Your avatar pic suggests you might have some recordings to share here too...

My kit-built 5E3 (Fender Deluxe) clone:

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1483368981' post='3206565'] He can't help himself can he, that version needs no piano,lol. [/quote] It's the same with 'Later', it would be much better if JH didn't play frickin' boogie-woogie piano over everything.

I insure with Elephant and they were happy to add 'Musician - pubs & clubs' for little or no extra. Don't say 'Musician - rock and pop' though - that bumps it right up!

King Tut, I know where you're coming from. I ran and fronted a 3-piece for 4 years, sorted the gigs, dealt with the clients, looked after publicity etc. In the end I decided just to go out as a freelancer/dep, but in fact I have ended up joining a couple of bands that are principally run by other people. Bliss!

Two amps, two cabs, that can be used in any combination; plus a titchy combo (see my signature below).

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1483187374' post='3205285'] Seems to me this is a solution looking for a problem. Watch your favourite players on YT. Hardly anyone uses fully floating thumb. Most people, including most top pro's, seem to be able to mute the strings without this technique. [/quote] It's true that you don't see many pro's using fully floating thumb. I tried it out of curiosity (not to fix a perceived problem), and found it helped my playing. [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1483187374' post='3205285'] Also I think you get better control of each note with a grip between a fixed thumb and the plucking fingers. [/quote] I think the jury's out on that one.

Bought a DI box from Nick, prompt comms and dispatch, exceptionally well packaged item in perfect condition.

There are 3 main approaches to this: (1) Fixed anchor - thumb stays in one place e.g. edge of pickup cover; (2) Moving anchor, e.g. thumb sits on string immediately above the one being plucked; and (3) Fully floating - thumb is not anchored, but rests on lower strings to mute them. They all have their pro's and con's.

[quote name='Rexel Matador' timestamp='1483128392' post='3204962'] I'm curious about those E string detuner things. My initial response was "wow what a cool idea, surely that can't possibly work." So... does it? [/quote] I have them on 3 of my 4 basses, so another 'Yep' from me. You do need to take care with your setup though, and follow the instructions given.

Some options:[list] [*]At the end of the next gig, leave the monitors in the middle of the floor and tell the band that whoever wants to use them on future gigs can take them home, 'cos you won't be. [*]Sell the monitors. If they were band property, split the money. [*]Leave the band and find one with fewer selfish idiots in it. [/list]

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1482909357' post='3203400'] ahh glad you sorted it out [/quote] Me too! Nowhere in Roland's literature does it explain exactly how this works. Here's their signal flow diagram: Incidentally, I've just tried recording bass direct using the Hi-Z facilit, plus the compressor accessible from the Quad Capture's dialog box. Unexpectedly brilliant!

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1482314808' post='3199406'] Keep at it. Phantom is the one I've never gotten right. There's one bit about half way through which I simply can not do. I know the notes. I know the order. I know the speed. Can't get all 3 together though Comes in at 3:37 on this version [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-K36JrFRdc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=n-K36JrFRdc[/url] [/quote] Although I don't much care for NWOBHM (think that's the right term), he does have a great recorded sound on that track.

I see Nik Huber guitars will be there. Chances of a Krautster II with a Bigsby at a massive discount?