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Everything posted by Dood
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Yes, absolutely spot on!
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Really simple! So the drive pedal is the absolutely superb Billy Sheehan Signature Drive Deluxe. On the face of it seems like a fairly simple pedal, but it allows blending of driven and dry tones, but also by careful use of the tone control (which is more like a swept EQ than a treble attenuator) and the phase switch, you can get a wide variety of tones from 'peaky mids' to a scoop at around 500hz. The drive channel has an HPF built in to it already too. The compressor on board is also infinitely adjustable internally too so very easy to emulate that valve amp compression. There's also a boost button for extra bite when you need it. The IR I was using was sat on my Helix, but you could absolutely use the Mooer Radar to load your IR of choice. Or, if the budget doesn't stretch, I recommend the Mooer Micro DI (I actually have a Fender rebadged version) that features an EQ curve that sort of sounds like a 4x12, yet there's no bass drop off, so works perfectly for us bassists too. I do also have a micro EQ pedal that I have used a hot glue gun on to set the knobs in a specific position, but I've found that I am not really using that. The whole lot goes direct to PA as I am on IEMs virtually all the time now.
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He’s standing in front of a cabinet with rubbish dispersion. The backs of his knees are getting a great volume, but like everyone in the audience it will sound sharp and scratchy. He needs to move away from the cabinet and point the cones upward directly at his ears. its a common complaint. Off Axis, I.e stand above the cabinet, you will hear less top end and clarity. Guitarists will crank the top end, gain and ultimately volume to compensate for these shortcomings. It will start to sound nice where they are stood, but the volume and top end will be searing to those in the audience and on the other side of the stage, on-axis with the speakers.
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That would be a combination of technique and equipment that would need to change for your drummer to still, ehem, have so much fun. And let's face it, there are many, many who don't like to be told to change either the way they sound or the way they play! 🤣😂
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It totally is! I'm very lucky to work with some really talented drummers and my 'function band' drummer knows how to set his kit for tone rather than volume. He has also played (like me) in metal bands and used a different kit accordingly that was better suited to keeping up with big stacks and crazy bass rigs!
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Yes indeed missed by many a band. One huge problem is with certain musicians who are under the mysterious spell of thinking that things only sound good when REALLY loud. "My valve amp sounds better cranked" and "I can't get the tone out of my kit if I play lightly" I have heard oh so often. Thing is, I agree that certain equipment does indeed sound awesome loud, but are totally overkill for 90% of gigs. That Marshall 100W and 4x12 cabinet doesn't start to do that beautiful compression characteristic until the valves are working hard and the speaker cones are near their limits. By that point, the volume is tinnitus incurring. So, for the most part, that kit is the wrong kit for the job at the Dog and Duck on a Friday night.
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You've just described my set up mentioned above! Cool! Very pleased about that
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NO WAY!!! His playing on Barbara Thompson's Paraphenalia is great. A notable mention for Dil Katz and Dave Ball on bass.
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One cab with a pending sale already. Thank you Tarman! -
Yes, they do certainly deliver! I'd be keeping if it wasn't for the lure of the FR800 models! and thank you, very kind of you to say - and likewise, I'd trust you with my 7 string. Which I say to exactly nobody. Ever
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They are amazing, I am planning an upgrade to the FR800 which is the active (internal amplifier) version. Otherwise, these puppies would be going nowhere!
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Yes! There's an attenuator on the back.
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I can now reveal that my 'valve amp tone' if you want to call it that is just a drive pedal and an IR. Recording has never been so easy!
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Absolutely stunning pickups going spare! Used but by no means abused. Get them for a substantial saving over new. http://www.aguilaramp.com/pickup-series/soapbar-pickups/ http://www.aguilaramp.com/wp-content/uploads/aguilar-pickup-dcb-g5.pdf Will fit EMG 45 size pockets. These pickups are of the rail/bar type and thus string spacing is of no consequence. That's why I love them. -
SubnUp MINI SOLD
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Yes! I recall having a long conversation with Dave Meros years ago about recording his bass tone (which is epic by the way) and he said his top tip was to add more drive than you think you need and he talked a bit about the importance of mids too.
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Oh yes indeed, what works in an isolated environment (at home for example) is a very different story to what works 'in the mix' either recorded or on stage. I can think of so many examples! You have hit upon one of the best ways to hear the differences by seeking out isolated bass tracks and then to have a go at recreating them. Guitarists should absolutely do the same!
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Anyone collecting two or more pedals (not including the Red Sub) and I'll throw in a new pedal case too whilst I still have it!
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Signs of use on the outside but still sounding awesome on the inside! Grab a bargain.
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Boss FC-50 MIDI controller - £55
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Ok, so not as much as £600 but lots to choose from: I am selling up as both the need for cash and also that my effects needs have been taken over by one multi-effects beast. Thus the following are for sale: TC Electronic Mojo Mojo £30 Red Sub BEQ-2 EQ - £15 TC Electronic Ditto Looper £60 Boss GEB-7 £45 Tech 21 MIDI Moose (Foot Controller) bagged, boxed and I've never used it in all the time I've owned it! £85 COG Rogue Leader (Like a Boss LS-2 wet/dry active effects loop with phase switches) £80 Barefaced BB2 cabinets advertised in Amps&Cabs TC SubnUp MINI - yes the best octave pedal on the market isn't getting any use from me right now! £68 VITOOS DC8 pedal board power. A highly regarded ISOLATED power supply, a clone of a well known brand I guess - £45. Never used outside of the house. (See below for more details) Boss FC-50 MIDI Foot Controller - Great fr changing patches on effects units and pedals such as the Helix range.
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I'm based near Norwich, btw! It should also be noted that the covers alone are £75 each and there's one for each cabinet. P.S PRICE IS FIXED. I won't be doing that "start high and work down in price" thing. I'm already doing these at a massive barg' price.
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(CLICK IMAGE FOR LARGE PHOTO) DIMENSIONS 22" high x 17.7" wide x 14.6" deep 56cm x 45cm x 37cm WEIGHT 13 kg / 29 lbs (steel grill) 12 kg / 26 lbs (cloth grill) PISTONIC SENSITIVITY 97dB USABLE FREQUENCY RANGE 30Hz - 20kHz RECOMMENDED AMP POWER 150-800W RMS MAX CONTINUOUS BROADBAND & LF SPL 127dB - similar to what a high quality 2x12" or 4x10" cab can manage before the lows fail to keep up with the mids NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms PRICE UK = £749 (+£30 P&P) EU = £809 (inc. shipping) USA = £789 (inc. shipping) Click here for US $ price and prices inc. shipping to other locations (+£40 silver cloth grill) https://barefacedbass.com/product-range/Big-Baby-2.htm Really needs no introduction at all. I have two barely used BB2 Generation three cabinets with OFFICIAL Barefaced covers for sale. They are for sale as I would ideally like to purchase the FR versions instead. Ok, looks like only one of those for now, but I need to sell these before I can go anywhere near the FR's. The reason for sale being is that I am loving using my Line 6 Helix for pretty much everything now and it makes sense to go down the FRFR route using an active cabinet rather than extra amplifiers and cables. To be honest, 90% of the time I am using IEMs anyway so these are staying at home in their covers! I have boxes and shipping will of course be extra, to be arranged by yourself. Collection therefore is a much better option and I might be able to deal on selling both at the same time (collected)
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Gotta agree here, I put NYXL's on my Shuker 6 string after using up the last of my FlexSteels and slap bass sounded great this weekend.
