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    Bassballs

    ped replied to ped's topic in Effects

    Its one of those things - basses and effects come and go, and now and then you try a combo that just works. For example my FunkULator sounds amazing with one bass but just doesn’t suit another. Good thing is they’re cheap!
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    Bassballs

    ped posted a topic in Effects

    Hi guys Had a band jam today and I took my Bassballs pedal as I haven’t used it in a while. It sounded amazing with my passive P. Growly, full and syrupy. I’ve modified the frequency pots a while ago and it just felt like the range was bang on. It started to sound like a phaser without losing any ‘balls’. It’s one of those things that sounds great live for some reason. I had an old 80s version a while back with ‘elephant skin’ texture side and back panel. The one I have now is more of a matte finish. Is the Russian version worth trying out? Some people seem to think it’s a bit harsher sounding. I’ve also seen some green paint versions. Any experience with those? Cheers
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    Cheers! Yes it does have a nice raspy sound. The difference is in the upper range - slightly more honky on a 60s. The best example I have of a 70s slap sound is in my bass comparison video. That said, for a long time I bought and sold lots of jazz basses looking for that elusive sound - swapped pickups and all sorts. But as soon as I tried the 70s spacing the penny dropped
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    Let’s hear it! There’s something unmistakeable about 70s spacing slap sound that you can’t do with 60s. It’s like trying to get a Stingray to sound like a Precision
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    I haven’t yet - I think I need to change the heating element but was hoping to put it off for a while. Unfortunately the part arrived this morning even though I chose super slow postage 🤦🏻‍♂️
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    I showed my wife and she said have you fixed the oven yet
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    Anyone is welcome to come and show me how to play my basses! I’m just outside York so if you’re in the ‘hood’ let me know!
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    I couldn’t get the video to sync with the Celinder no matter what I tried. iMovie would only let me drag the audio or video in straps too larger to get a match. I’m going to use Final Cut Pro next time
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    Here’s the G&L again if you didn’t see the clip before
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    Here's one for sale https://www.leboncoin.fr/instruments_de_musique/2005953749.htm?ac=1481102916
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    I hope that was the swear filter!! haha. Thanks - well if nothing else it's confirmed that all my basses are better than I am which is kind of cool
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    I posted this on TB as well, and a quick count up of votes (from those who indicated a particular fave) it's very even!! G&L - 7 Ray - 8 Celinder - 6
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    Every time someone says their fave I go back to listen and think “yeah me too” …until someone says a different one, then I do the same again 😆
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    This. These discussions always go the same way - “the audience won’t notice” It all comes down to what you enjoy about playing, I suppose. We’re all right! MARCUS MILLER
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    The characteristic of the spacing is unmistakeable. The type of J pickup doesn’t influence that character - that same 70s snap is there in basses from £300 to £3000
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    Quite interesting to hear how divided opinions are on which sounds best for this groove 👍🏼
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    Ah OK. Depends on the music I guess. I still think there's a massive difference and much prefer 70s spacing!
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    Currently awaiting new strings. Once they arrive I’ll do a new video and put a bit more effort into it
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    Made me wince 🥲
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    I’m listening back and I’m embarrassed by all the mistakes!! I might do it again. Yeah each bass has it’s place. I have three ‘play along’ playlists on Spotify, one for each bass
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    I just recorded this clip. I tried for ages to get it so that the song played and the basses switched between as you go through but I gave up in the end. There's a few mistakes and so on but it should give a fairly good idea of how they sound.
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    I actually managed to track down what must be the last set for Elixir 40-95s in the country so crisis averted for now.
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    I don't agree - a 70s bass stands out in a mix like anything, to my ears at least. And you absolutely cannot EQ a 60s bass to sound 70s. But it all depends on what you 'listen' to, and might not matter to most people. But we're bass geeks so...
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    Backbeat

    ped replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion

    Yes it works best on a fixed length strap or one without an adjuster in the way, for sure. I have my volume about half way. I only get a bit of feedback with my SB1 which is the loudest bass ever, but I often play that with the volume on the bass down slightly which stops it entirely - even so, I don't find it an issue. Yep the controls are hard to reach and adjust once you 'strap up' - but I find the controls seldom need changing, and in fact the thing helps me keep my bass volumes consistent. All these things will be addressed in the next version
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    Sure, but those of us who have owned a variety of 60s and 70s spaced jazz basses will hear the key difference regardless of the minutiae. I'd say it's a clear as day, and like comparing a P to a J.
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