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  1. TPJ
    I don't know if anyone else does this, but when we put the DB in the PA, we cut the low bass out, roll off anywhere from 80-180hz and below. This cleans up the DB tone to no end and keeps those headroom eaters at bay. You'd be surprised how much "bass" is still there but it's tamed.
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    Do you still have the filter preamp to go with this?
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    Sold!

    TPJ replied to BTGAndy's topic in Basses For Sale

    What is she selling for you?
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    [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1328633388' post='1530405'] I was 'effin' and jeffin' whilst putting my Metro away the other day and my wife said 'why don't you get something smaller'? [/quote] Jez has an AI Contra for sale still I believe.
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    [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1328359654' post='1525927'] I slip my little finger in between the fingerboard and the G string. If it is a tightish fit it's about right. Not precise, I know, but it's served me well over the years. [/quote] I use the same method, but with my index finger. Halfway up the nail is my action.
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    pm'd
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    ***SOLD***

    TPJ replied to AndyW's topic in Effects For Sale

    [quote name='AndyW' timestamp='1327768818' post='1516533'] [u]Rave-on Guitar Works Custom Pedal Board[/u] Had this board custom built when I was using a TC Electronics nova system as it was too tall to fit inside my Pedaltrain Hard case. As this board could lie flat (or be raised on the provided posts) the lid could close on the case. But by the time the board was delivered, I had already sold the TC due to G.A.S. so this pedalboard was never used and sat in it's box. This is absolutely brand new/never used with the top surface covered in velcro compatible material, screw-on handles for the sides to lift the board and screw-in legs to raise it at an angle on stage. Please note, it doesn't come with a case. Dimensions are nearly the same as a Pedaltrain 2 so will fit in a Pedaltrain case or gig bag perfectly. Selling for [b]£45 [/b](plus postage) [/quote] Is this a pedal board with a lid or just the pedal board?
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    Good luck and have fun. Sounds like a great first gig
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    Solos can be what ever you make them and need not be daunting. Look how BB king solos, very few notes but lots of rhythm and feel. Same goes for DB
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    [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1328116908' post='1522118'] 7-5mm isn't too low, in my opinion. Yes for slapping but I haven't read that that's what Artisan is going for. I'm suggesting 7-5mm only because I wish my first upright had action like that, or that I know it could be changed. [/quote] It can be relative to the strings you're using too. I started with Honeys and set the G about 10 and E about 13, but the strings are low tension so the height isn't as much an issue. Spiro orchs would be hell at that height.
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    Great stuff bud. Enjoy. Keep the commentary and questions coming too, and of course pics
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    Even if you get a "boring wood" model, there is always paint!
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    [quote name='phil625sxc' timestamp='1327584336' post='1513722'] thanks Tom - it's not something I've done much of at all so will give it a go. Maybe a silly question but when transcribing is it done with your bass in hand or all mentally ? [/quote] Now I just do it in my head after getting the pitch, but generally when starting out I used the bass or guitar or keyboard... Mostly I just sit and listen a few times then start and stop my way through it until completed. Then, play it all on your bass when done. IME it all works together, hearing the parts and understanding the intervals and rhythms that make up the music. If you transcribe a lot eventually you can just listen to the song and write the lines as it goes by with out using an instrument. This site is in my bookmarks [url="http://www.blanksheetmusic.net/"]http://www.blanksheetmusic.net/[/url]
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    [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1327535844' post='1513203'] Yowsa, that's a lot of tone combinations. [/quote] These are great basses and not as complex as you would think. All very usable tones. Bump for this nice Big Al
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    Another way to help reading is to transcribe. It helps develop the ear as well as recognising rhythms and intervals. Start with something easy and when you get comfortable then move on to more challenging pieces. What you'll find is that after a little while you can read both treble and bass clef. Practice transcribing all the parts, bass as well as melodies and solos. You'll be able to read fly sh*t on a wall after transcribing for a little while
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    Just thought I'd chime in. I run a DHA Bob the Blender along with a few different preamp pedals. I bought a OneSpot to power all of them, they sell a reverse polarity adapter. There is a little difference in sound between 9 and 12v but nothing major, maybe not as much grunt when running at 9v. The OneSpot seems like a good quality, affordable and flexible power supply.
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    Believe it or not, I use an MXR M-80 a lot of the time for DB. I've used DHA-DI-Eq which is nice too, Sadowsky and an Art Tube MP but the MXR seems to get the best tone for my bass, recording and live. We're not overly loud and usually run either with a very low volume backline or none at all.
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    These Sad's are a great piece of kit. I run all my basses, active and passive, through one. Bass on 3 1/2, treble on 3 which adds just a bit of girth. If you stick a VT bass or valve pre before the Sadowsky it makes the valve effect really come alive and creates a very nice tubey tone.
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    This bass looks identical to one I owned. I foolishly traded it for something else at the Bass Gallery in the late 90's Bump for a great bass.
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    That Krappy site is fantastic and they look to be a great intro into this style of playing. My sausage shaped fingers would make this sort of thing rather difficult I would think
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    [quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1327485070' post='1511905'] These are good deals and jez is a great guy. [/quote] +1
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    Interesting that most are playing with a German bow.
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    Is this neck significantly heavier than a wooden equivalent?
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    Where are you located Matt?
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    [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1327315964' post='1509072']...but what i really want is a propper DB.[/quote] That one OldHorseMurphy is selling would be ideal.
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