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    [quote name='Elvis Valentine' timestamp='1364311129' post='2024646'] Howdy folks, I got one of these about a week ago and i was loving it through the headphones. Really loving it but when i took it to my practice room and got it through my amp i am having difficulty getting any sounds that are even close to the headphone sounds. All the amp models sound really similar as do the dist and OD's. I had my amp , Peavey TKO with black widow speaker set flat to begin with. Any useful advice on setting up patches with regard to the pedal or amps in general? [/quote] Just a thought.... Turn any cab emulation off if you're sending the ouptut to an amp. Got to run now but I'll have a think tomorrow and see if there's anything else that might help
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    Jase Excellent news - seems like not all MIDI/USB leads are the same then..... Happy patching!
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    [quote name='stoker' timestamp='1362688215' post='2003473'] Have you tried wrapping some hairy string around the screw? [/quote] Good thought but the Araldite fix worked nicely
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    [quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1362526584' post='2000981'] HOLD ON! Is it the strap bolt, or the sleeve in the wood that is loose? On current production RIC basses, the strap bolt is screwed into a sleeve, and can be unscrewed so it can be withdrawn and strap locks fitted. If it is just the bolt, contact RIC customer service, tell them the strap bolt is loose, and see if they will exchange with you. If it is the sleeve that is loose in the wood, then you do have a much more significant issue, which a good luthier will need to look at to determine the appropriate remedy or repair. [/quote] It's definitely the screw that's loose(bit like me...). Araldite has sorted it - thanks for the input guys!
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    Mike bought my Gibson SG bass. Clandestine meeting in the car park at the services - must have looked really dodgy on the CCTV!! He's a really nice guy, a pleasure to do business with and I whole-heartedly recommend him as someone you can deal with with confidence. Thanks Mike, hope you made it home OK!! Enjoy the SG
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    [quote name='Adee' timestamp='1362141761' post='1996312'] I've just aquired one same as this but in Chrome Red, very very nice, the rolled edges on the neck are to die for ! [/quote] I like that.....
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    And finally, here's the pic!! [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/16icp49.jpg[/IMG] Doesn't really do it justice - at least the picture doesn't show where I've been licking it.....hmmmmm
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1362080545' post='1995559'] Happiness is a warm P. [/quote] That reminds me of the old gag... Playing a decent bass set in a 2-guitar band is like wetting yourself in dark trousers. You get a really warm feeling but no-one else notices....
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    I tried cocktail sticks and no joy. The dowel solution seems like the best with Araldite applied to the screw when it's inserted. I think I'll drill a little pilot hole for the screw though just to try and avoid any splits. Thanks all!
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    [quote name='jasetbass' timestamp='1362058788' post='1995103'] It just that, generally, most people seem to be having problems with these leads running on Windows 7 rather than XP, so I'm entertaining the idea that it might not be the lead that's the problem... Cheers, Jase [/quote] Mine's running under Windows 7 and is fine. It might be the sequence of events that's the issue - Barkin seems to have it nailed....
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    I'd post a pic but the bleedin' phone won't sync with the 'pooter....it was in the For Sale section so the pics will be there if I can find the link. It's still lovely.
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    Thanks.... We're booked up pretty solid for the rest of the year so there'll be plenty of opportunities to come and listen to my roots-and-fifths style!
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    I have a 2010 Ric 4003 which has the standard factory-fitted Schaller straplocks. The one on the horn keeps working loose - I need to tighten it mid-gig after every third song or so and am now so paranoid about it that I check it constantly whenever I can spare a hand. I've tried putting some glue on the thread but that's made no difference and I've retightened it as much as I dare but the problem keeps recurring. I don't want to overtighten in case I overdo it and split the wood. I've also tried the old "matchstick-in-the-hole-to-act-as-filler" trick but that's done nothing either. I think the problem is that the strap comes out from the strap lock at an angle to go over my shoulder and that effectively causes the strap half of the locking system to "grip" the button part. Possibly.... Anyway, anyone else had the same issues? Any suggestions?
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    We're playing our first gig of 2013 on Friday at the Cock Inn (no sniggering at the back there), Werrington, Peterborough. Classic pub-rock - all the usual covers - decent guitarist and a very good singer (but we don't tell him that - he's got a big enough ego as it is ) Please don't come. I get all shy when there are other bass players watching....
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    I just bought Iconic's 2009 MIM P bass. He chucked in a set of flats which I fitted this evening. It's my first Precision. and.... Ohmygodohmygodohmygod! I love it. Sorry, I just needed to share. The wife, wonderful as she is, doesn't understand and I just had to tell somebody or I'd burst.... thank you for understanding
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    I sold my Squier Jazz fretless and have regretted it ever since. Awesome. Weighed a ton, mind. But sounded lovely
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    [quote name='jasetbass' timestamp='1361970826' post='1993776'] Thanks for the quick reply guys! Yeah, a few people seem to have had the same problem, but they haven't said whether they sorted it out or just gave up! From having a play with the software, it looks like it'll be much easier to create patches than using the B9 itself, and it definitely looks like you can backup patches. Yeah, done all that so I'm not being a complete duffer then! I guess it must be the lead. I saw that you've got it working with the Uno but was a bit concerned that my PC is still in the dark ages running XP, though just had a look at the M Audio website, and don't think this'll be a problem... And yes, when I get it working, I think it will be much cooler! Cheers, Jase [/quote] Good luck - let us know how you get on!
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    [quote name='barkin' timestamp='1361983536' post='1994040'] Next to try - running the Librarian software under Wine... [/quote] Pretty much all the computer disasters I've had in a twenty year career have been while running under Wine (me, that is, not the computer)....
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    Iconic

    Skinnyman replied to WarPig's topic in Feedback

    I just bought Richard's P-bass (MIM Lake Placid Blue) - beautiful bass, exactly as described. Really helpful and a pleasure to deal with. Buy with confidence! Many thanks, Richard!
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    I have an M-Audio MIDI interface that works fine. Once it's all connected, start up Librarian and go to the MIDI drop down. Make sure that MIDI in and MIDI out are pointing to your MIDI interface (my MIDI out defaults to Microsoft GS Wavetable synth). On the main Librarian screen, press the Online button - it should turn yellow. At that point, all the other buttons become active and accessible and you should be good to go. If none of that helps, my guess is that it's your Interface cable - maybe try and borrow one to check? My M-Audio Uno USB wasn't that expensive and, as mentioned above, just worked out the box. I use Windows 7 64-bit but that shouldn't make any difference at all (other than Librarian crashes on exit which is known bug....sorry, undocumented feature. Just means I have to make sure I've saved everything and disconnect the B9 before I close the app). I find Librarian useful a) as a backup tool as Barkin suggests and b ) for playing around while editing patches - it's a lot easier than keep bending down to squint myopically at the tiny screen on the B9. I stay vertical and squint myopically at my monitor instead. Much cooler.... HTH
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    [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/2m6lsb6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/kdao11.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/317b1ty.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2q3t9hg.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/29ofxqa.jpg[/IMG]
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    I'm listing this just to test the water - the wife has a strict one-in-one-out policy so I'd best be seen to be making the effort before I get anything new I'm selling my Gibson SG standard in worn cherry. I bought it new in July 2011 when I did my shoulder in and needed a short-scale bass. I used it as my main bass till September last year (which sounds grander than it is - we did about a dozen gigs) and then got the Ric out of hibernation at which point the SG went back to standby status. Which is a real shame as it's a cracking little bass - light, easy to play and a surprisingly big sound. I put LaBella flats on it a couple of months ago and fell in love all over again - it sounds brilliant with flatwounds! So, in lots of ways, I don't really want to sell - but I have GAS for a Fender P-bass and, according to the rules (see above), one has to go before another comes in. Condition is excellent - there's one tiny ding on the lower front edge of the body which I've shown in the photos (that will be uploaded soon). It looks worse in the picture than it does in the flesh (er, wood...) and is almost unnoticeable now thanks to a dab of woodstain and an old rag! Other than that, it's blemish free, all the electrics work as Mr Gibson intended, setup is spot on and it comes with all the original paperwork, manual and fitted Gibson hard case (which has a couple of small scuffs on one edge but is otherwise in excellent condition - again, see photos). I'm looking for offers around £550 and would prefer it to be collected from just north of Peterborough or bought by someone who's close enough for me to deliver so you get chance to properly inspect and try before handing over the cash. PM if interested or you have any questions or you can email me direct at [email protected] Photos to follow shortly....
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    [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360324200' post='1968551'] Several are mentioned, maybe in this thread, one of them being: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_effect_pedal_bag.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...t_pedal_bag.htm[/url] best, bert [/quote] I got the Gator 2411 bag. I couldn't be sure the B9 would fit in a traditional pedal case (Stagg=85mm int height, my B9 with 5p piece footswitch fix = 89mm high) then suddenly realised that this is one board, not a loose collection of pedals that need to be velcro'd down - so I just got the soft bag. Excellent.
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