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[quote name='TheRockinRoadie' post='1058692' date='Dec 14 2010, 04:20 PM']So what happens with these bass days? Do people bring gear along and everyone tries each others stuff out? I live in Ely, so its not far, but i have a feeling my band practice is on that date. Cheers Lorry[/quote] Hi Lorry, yes, that's kinda it actually! We all get together, wander around, meet new faces - talk, talk, play, talk and play some more! Some of the bashes have had masterclasses / clinics and visits from well known Luthiers too. I hope that we'll have some people along to do a talk or masterclass for this bash too! All the bashes I have been to have been brilliant and it's great to hang out with a great bunch of bass players!

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1058292' date='Dec 14 2010, 10:38 AM']From what I`ve understood from previous similar posts, the recommendations are to not do this, as it can damage the amp.[/quote] Ahh I see this is a duplicate thread - I've answered to the contrary on the other one. The SVT 3 has an SS poweramplifier - and to be on the safe side, keeping the master volume down at zero, it will be fine running without a speaker attached.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1058148' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:28 AM']I`d love one of the Duff McKagan Fender Precisions, however being a tight-wad, they are too much at present, will wait til they start cropping up in the used section.[/quote] Keep an eye on eBay for a 'Jazz Bass Special' which are the original Japanese basses that Duff used to use. I think I may have mentioned this before - I have an active version (Power Jazz Bass Special) and I think I paid about 200 quid for it. I read that the newer versions are different and possibly not as good, but I can't substantiate that till I try one for myself. wow! Edit! Seems the price of these babies is creeping up!! [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_nkw=jazz%20bass%20special&_dmpt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283"]http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?rt=nc&LH...d=p3286.c0.m283[/url]

[quote name='Alberto Rigoni' post='1058219' date='Dec 14 2010, 09:30 AM']p.s. how can i embed a youtube player directly on the topic?[/quote] There's a sticky in Off-Topic explaining how to

[quote name='mik900' post='1058259' date='Dec 14 2010, 10:09 AM']I am using my Ampeg SVT 3 Pro to lay down a bass track, I am DI ing from the back of the amp, is it Ok to DI without connecting the amp up to speakers? Or can this do damage. Thanks Mike[/quote] Hi Mike, yes you'll be fine to do this - but to be on the safe side, keep the master volume down to zero (this should not affect the level of the DI output.)

Yup, I'm looking forward to seeing a new 7 string build! Congrats!

[quote name='lowdown' post='1056122' date='Dec 12 2010, 03:50 PM']He will be left with a one stringed semi acoustic Banjo... Garry[/quote]

Great news! I look forward to seeing the progress!

For me it is a very quick and simple answer! Write down all the things you love about all those basses and then a second list about all the things you dislike. Take that list to a luthier of your choice and have them make the bass of your dreams! For this, my answer is my two Shukers. Jon has completely nailed exactly what I wanted and needed out of an instrument. It's not going to be 'the best' for everyone and I am happy to see that some have been quite honest to say 'Euuurghhh, I don't like singlecuts' for example. (Though I'm chuffed to say that everyone who has played my basses has thought they sound and play brilliantly) Anyway, I digress - the point has been made above already, so for me to find my ideal instrument, I first had to play and own enough instruments over the years to be able to decide what I did and didn't like about off the shelf instruments. Go custom, it's the way forward

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='1054070' date='Dec 10 2010, 02:29 PM']It will work if the driver has dual voice coils.[/quote] As I understand it, like the Epifani dual impedance cabinets - they do feature dual coils.

[quote name='ianSB' post='1054486' date='Dec 10 2010, 08:50 PM']shuker ?[/quote] + {a number that is too large to fit on this page} I'm also a point of contact for Jon Shuker, so if you want to drop me a line I can help a bit!

[quote name='dan670844' post='1053257' date='Dec 9 2010, 07:48 PM']He He no thanks, DSP sucks its not 'real' sound[/quote] That's an interesting POV! Are you being specific or is it a general tarring with the brush? ;o) - It's ok, I realise you are joking!

Ahhh I'm all confuzzed! I've just realised that there is a copy of the thread in Off Topic! Well - OTPJ is such a top guy, he actually deserves two threads at the same time!!!!

[quote name='xgsjx' post='1051715' date='Dec 8 2010, 02:22 PM']Yup, I got an email from them this morning about this. I'd have applied for it if I was in the market, but I have my ideal rig for the moment.[/quote] Same here, I'd applied to be an RH450 test pilot, but apparently my CV wasn't good enough for 'em! lolz.

+1 for the comments above. Be guided by MU rates - but don't sell yourself short.

[quote name='MythSte' post='1050396' date='Dec 7 2010, 12:18 PM']Haha, I can tell you now thats a MUCH better story then his, don't worry! [/quote] Ha ha!! Indeed it is! Welcome aboard Peds!

I was in my local guitar shop yesterday and the MXR/Dunlop rep was in. He very kindly gave me a string winder to take the stress of those tedious string changes! I went to google the winder in particular and it reminded me of a slightly different version that you can connect to an electric screw driver! For us who have 6+ strings, it can really save time changing strings! I have an (old) similar winder and have to say, they're brilliant!

Yeah, it would work - though my only reason for not worrying about a PA cab is that you are kinda limiting the UX1's useage. It's absolutely brilliant for recording ideas and using as a sound card on your computer to listen to music (or so that you can play along to songs) - so my suggestion would be to get a cheap set of active monitors instead, such as the Behringer ones available for a better quality home rig. I think that the UX1 would sound better that way.

[quote name='crez5150' post='1044013' date='Dec 1 2010, 04:47 PM']Oh dear.... not these muppets again.... Avoid like the plague...[/quote] I see they are still selling off 'kit parts' on ebay. I assumed this was actually parts for amp stock they never sold?

[quote name='sk8' post='1043914' date='Dec 1 2010, 03:17 PM']i just added it to my basket and got to a checkout stage.......................[/quote] Oh dear! That's worrying! Another website administration to join the masses of 'we have no idea what we have in stock' online sales.

[quote name='crez5150' post='1043895' date='Dec 1 2010, 03:07 PM']I've got a couple of [b][url="http://www.k-array.net/downloads/karray/datasheet/KA7_77_data_B.pdf"]these[/url][/b] but again not cheap..... 700W bridged into 8 ohm and weighs 2.6Kg[/quote] Cool, I haven't seen those before. Clever idea too.