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I've been here since the very early days of Bassworld 1.0 long before the infamous Gerald or whatever his name was gave up caring about what is now a huge, thriving community full of superb, friendly people. i've been here ever since! Ten, fifteen years or so?
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A lovely fresh set of double-ball strings are now included in the sale! -
Xotic SP Compressor - Micro sized! As New! *Sale Pending*
Dood replied to Dood's topic in Effects For Sale
Sorry Johnnyboi! It's gone! Money exchanged hands! -
Ladies and Gentlemen! Here's a super bass for you. Especially nice for those either needing to travel light or having a bad back! Another on of Martin Peterson's creations down at Sei Bass in Camden. The instrument is in fine fettle - the only mark is as you can see on the body between the controls. Surprisingly, despite being a light bass it has a fat sound that is resonant and lively. I'd expect a new set of strings would also help. - This bass has been used so little that it's actually the original set of strings on the bass from purchase by my friend. The bass features a pair of Sei selected Kent Armstrong soapbar pickups and an standard EQ circuit. 34" Scale. 38mm nut with zero fret. 19mm string spacing at the bridge. Maple Neck. Ash body with Maple facing. The Bass is approximately ten years old - but doesn't look like it has done any more than ten weeks hard labour ha!! [attachment=136645:2013-05-05 18.50.10.jpg] [attachment=136646:2013-05-05 18.50.40.jpg] [attachment=136647:2013-05-05 18.50.58.jpg] [attachment=136648:2013-05-05 18.51.15.jpg] [attachment=136649:2013-05-05 18.51.38.jpg] [attachment=136650:2013-05-05 18.52.20.jpg] [attachment=136651:2013-05-05 18.52.26.jpg] [attachment=136652:2013-05-05 18.52.33.jpg] The bass comes with a padded case. I'll weigh the bass later on and dig out the spec too for you all! Price, considering the dink and need for new strings is a very very cool [b]£1000[/b] for a quick sale. New price being around £1600 I understand. No Shipping due to value of the instrument.
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Xotic SP Compressor - Micro sized! As New! *Sale Pending*
Dood replied to Dood's topic in Effects For Sale
The text above SHOULD look like this!! ] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"]» The new Xotic SP Compressor offers the same OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) technology used in what many guitar players consider the best compressor ever, the Ross Compressor.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"]» Our new SP Compressor has superb tone quality featuring a wide variety of compressor tones from vintage,to subtle, to modern and more. It's super flexible and features a dry blend knob, up to +15dB of boost and an internal dip switch for attack control.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"]» This compact design is a powerful tool for the working musicians.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"]» True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off. Can be used with AC adaptor (optional) or 9V Battery.[/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="Helvetica, sans-serif"][size="3"][b]REVIEW[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Michael Thompson[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" Great high marks from me! "[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Oz Noy[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" Wow! This compressor is fantastic! you guys did it again!! "[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Steve Lukather[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" It's ON my board now and I use it EVERY night. Love it! "[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Brent Mason[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" I like it very much. I like that its small and compact and it is very versatile. "[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Jay Graydon[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" I have used many stomp box compressors and in many cases such as when playing rhythm guitar, the hard attack of the compression can be annoying. The Xotic SP Compressor solves that problem as it has a blend control that allows the user to mix (blend) the non-compressed and compressed signal to taste. Another great feature is there are three options for the "Release time" of the compression! Such features are really nice to have BUT the best news is the compressor sounds great!"[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]Howard Leese[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" I have been using the SP Compressor every day at rehearsals. It sounds great. I use it for my clean sound to even out the dynamics, and I also use it as a boost for solos on the dirty channel. So it replaces 2 pedals on my board, as I don't need a separate overdrive or boost pedal. My amps are dirty enough where I don't need more gain from an overdrive, just a bit more level. The SP has a big boost for such a small pedal. Already people are asking me what it is and who makes it.."[/i][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="4"][b]David Grissom[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color="#800000"][font="ArialMT, sans-serif"][size="3"][i]" The SP Compressor is the first compressor I can REALLY use. I have a very aggressive playing style and every other compressor I've tried over the years has either squashed my signal way too much or robbed too much high end. The SP is wonderful for fattening up single coil tones, and for making a part stand out in the mix. The simplicity of operation is refreshing, and I find that there are a wide range of usable, musical tones available without a lot of tweaking. Another great pedal from Xotic!"[/i][/size][/font][/color] -
Hey everyone! I have one of these for sale: A superb Parallel compressor that leaves your bass end in tact whilst adding sustain and punch to your bass signal! Mine has been to one gig before being boxed up again as I have a comp/distortion pedal now. [b]£70 and a 5er toward shipping in the UK will be loverlee thanks! - PM me.[/b] [url="http://xotic.us/effects/sp_comp/"]http://xotic.us/effects/sp_comp/[/url] [quote] [b] SPECS[/b][list] [*]Dimensions (W/D/H): 3.5" x 1.5" x 1.5" (89mm X 38mm X 38mm) [*]Weight: 0.57 lbs. (260g) [*]True Bypass Switching [*]Power Consumption: 9VDC/5mA [*]Battery Type: 9VDC (006P) x 1 [*]AC Adapter (Optional): 9VDC, Negative Tips (Regulated) [*]Input Impedance: 1M ohm [*]Output Impedance: 10k ohm [*]Nominal Input signal level: -20dB (100mVrms) [/list] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif]» The new Xotic SP Compressor offers the same OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) technology used in what many guitar players consider the best compressor ever, the Ross Compressor.[/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif]» Our new SP Compressor has superb tone quality featuring a wide variety of compressor tones from vintage,to subtle, to modern and more. It's super flexible and features a dry blend knob, up to +15dB of boost and an internal dip switch for attack control.[/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif]» This compact design is a powerful tool for the working musicians.[/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif]» True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off. Can be used with AC adaptor (optional) or 9V Battery.[/font][/color] [b] REVIEW[/b] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Michael Thompson[/b][/size][/color] [i]" Great high marks from me! "[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Oz Noy[/b][/size][/color] [i]" Wow! This compressor is fantastic! you guys did it again!! "[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Steve Lukather[/b][/size][/color] [i]" It's ON my board now and I use it EVERY night. Love it! "[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Brent Mason[/b][/size][/color] [i]" I like it very much. I like that its small and compact and it is very versatile. "[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Jay Graydon[/b][/size][/color] [i]" I have used many stomp box compressors and in many cases such as when playing rhythm guitar, the hard attack of the compression can be annoying. The Xotic SP Compressor solves that problem as it has a blend control that allows the user to mix (blend) the non-compressed and compressed signal to taste. Another great feature is there are three options for the "Release time" of the compression! Such features are really nice to have BUT the best news is the compressor sounds great!"[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]Howard Leese[/b][/size][/color] [i]" I have been using the SP Compressor every day at rehearsals. It sounds great. I use it for my clean sound to even out the dynamics, and I also use it as a boost for solos on the dirty channel. So it replaces 2 pedals on my board, as I don't need a separate overdrive or boost pedal. My amps are dirty enough where I don't need more gain from an overdrive, just a bit more level. The SP has a big boost for such a small pedal. Already people are asking me what it is and who makes it.."[/i][/font][/color] [color=#FFFFFF][font=Arial, sans-serif][color=red][size=4][b]David Grissom[/b][/size][/color] [i]" The SP Compressor is the first compressor I can REALLY use. I have a very aggressive playing style and every other compressor I've tried over the years has either squashed my signal way too much or robbed too much high end. The SP is wonderful for fattening up single coil tones, and for making a part stand out in the mix. The simplicity of operation is refreshing, and I find that there are a wide range of usable, musical tones available without a lot of tweaking. Another great pedal from Xotic!"[/i][/font][/color] [/quote]
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[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAD7ewDSCkc[/media] I've interviewed Dave!
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installing a Musicman pickup on a Fender Jazz - YouTube demo added!
Dood replied to Shonks's topic in Repairs and Technical
Somehow, one of my basses will be getting an MM pickup! I feel inspired!! Would love to hear some sound clips of the combinations if you're up for it? -
Just an update for those who may be interested. I bought a Novation Launchkey 49! I'm really pleased with it! A superb deck action and, it plugs directly in to my iPad for mobile tuneage!
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Zoom B3 new firmware is available. Only minor updates.
Dood replied to dave_bass5's topic in Effects
Zoom still need an input gain control for both the B3 and MS. I appreciate it might not be something possible with a software update, but my basses are able to clip both unless I sue some sort of attenuator in my signal path. Thankfully, by coincidence I do have pedals before them to pull the signal back a bit. I feel sure a menu item could be added to set the input levels to the devices. -
I've been looking at both the Axiom and the Novation Launchkey. I like the Launchkey as it promises integration with my iPad without the need for external devices such as powered hubs to make it work - but I'm not so sure about the pads on it. Are they really flimsy? They look it! The Axiom seems to be better built AND I like that it has both USB Midi and standard MIDI sockets. It's be amazing if it worked directly with an iPad too. Anyone know about the LaunchKey?
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[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1369261755' post='2087176'] We never rely on one type of gig, we're always thinking of the next new or interesting thing we can do. [/quote] Is how you make a living from being a musician. To specialise is almost business suicide, unless you're an a-lister. I as a musician have about 5 different 'main jobs' that I do per week, so if one dries up I still have the other 4 to keep me going until something else fills the slot. Being 'just a session musician' is too risky!
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installing a Musicman pickup on a Fender Jazz - YouTube demo added!
Dood replied to Shonks's topic in Repairs and Technical
Check out the Delano Hybrid pickup too, it covers both the MM sound and J sound when placed in the bridge position of a bass (or neck position come to think of it!) I like the idea and certainly since playing a Sandberg VM the other day, I've become quite attached to the idea of a P/MM bass as the sound was superb when both pups were mixed. I'll be seeing what bass I want to drop an MM pickup in to soon! Thanks for the pictures, just makes me wanna do a custom even more now! -
Hey Peter, well, they are two different beasts! They share so much but I guess you have to look at them both differently. The B3 allows you access to three stomp boxes/sims at a time that you can access very quickly along with the drum machine, looper and tuner. The MS is for thise with less pedal board space, obviously. The MS uses a different method for switching through patches as I've explained in the video that could be preferable to that of the MS. I've had both for a while now and it's actually fun having both on one pedal board - but, i think I might take the B3 off and use for smaller dep gigs but keep the MS on my main board. i cant really tell you which I prefer to be honest - the B3 is brilliant as it is crammed with so much - the looper, drum machine, recording interface/sound card and extra effects over the MS makes it feature rich so wins in that respect, but... The MS is just brilliant. Getting all of those effects in a single pedal space must be a feat of engineering. Yes there's one or two things I would have liked in my 'dream version' of the pedal but I don't think they'd have any more room for a MIDI socket! To sum up, I'd say if you don't like messing with key presses and want to keep things simple, then the B3 will be the easiest to access sets of three pedals. However, if you are after either a single stompbox effect at a time, or want to be able to switch on or off a whole chain at a time with one button press, the MS is superb. (Ideal if you want a distorted synth sound with EQ and chorus on for a section of a song! Deeper Underground maybe?)
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BassChat Blog - Competition time again - Win strings!
Dood replied to Dood's topic in General Discussion
One review up in the basschat review section today! -
There's a competition on the BassChat blog now!
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Yay! Let us know how you get on!
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BassChat Blog - Competition time again - Win strings!
Dood replied to Dood's topic in General Discussion
Looking forward to reading these reviews! -
[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1368555759' post='2078542'] Had a feeling they were about due. Good review Dood but you missed out the bit that i was interested in................ What are the amp models like? Ta [/quote] The amp models are pretty good yes!! I'd advise using the presets as a guide then making your own instead to suit your gear, but I love the page where you can select additional parameters like cabinet type too! For example, choose the Ampeg sim and you have access to the Ultra Low and Ultra High settings usually found on their amp heads - or the Hartke Sim you get access to the Tube channel preshape settings. Clever, simple, works. [quote name='tonyclaret' timestamp='1368594634' post='2078909'] I think they'll be the same as on the B3 just fewer. If so - awesome! [/quote] yup, same algorithms as the B3 I understand.
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I always wanted a BassChat logo'd polo shirt with 'STAFF' on the back, like the kinda thing you see at venues.
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News just in folks! My contact at Zoom has just told me the MS60B is available from today!
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You heard it from Dood first
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I've just had a chat with my contact at Zoom - They're in today!! The pedals are available now so you should be able to order from outlets from today!
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NEWS JUST IN........
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Beat me to it Rumple! Yup, I do indeed have one - they should be available to the market very soon! Most of what I think of it are in the other thread but happy to answer any questions! It's still great! I think I might try running it in the loop of my EBS Sheehan Drive pedal!
