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[quote name='acidbass' post='972215' date='Sep 29 2010, 11:19 PM']What are your requirements for tone?[/quote] Exactly! - The LM3 is a different beast to the F1 and F500 - and as Danny says, it's a case of what you are needing or wanting to hear that will help sway the arguement - or indeed (not that there is much between them lol) size and weight! The LM3 is said to be thicker and warmer in tone Vs the F1/500. The F series is brighter with an upper mid accentuation (if thats the right word) and a tightness that makes it sound more 'forward'. The bottom on both is deep and enveloping. The F1 and F500 are not cold or sterile sounding. Nor are they 'digital' lol lol. The LM3 isn't woolly. Ok. Confused? heh!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='971927' date='Sep 29 2010, 05:49 PM']I've still got 3 for sale at a fiver each! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=104231"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=104231[/url][/quote] And there's another fine chap to deal with! If this were a for sale thread, I'd be bumping it!

[quote name='Bottle' post='966421' date='Sep 24 2010, 09:42 AM']Here's a piccie HTH, Ian[/quote] I've received the tray today from Ian and have to say, it's perfect for what I need and will be ideal for mounting the amp and maybe the odd 'always on' pedal to it in the rack as well. Thanks again, I really appreciate it! So if you wanna get your amp in to a rack case, save yaself the ridiculous TC RRP for the kit and grab something similar! Doooooooooooooooooood.

[quote name='markstuk' post='971689' date='Sep 29 2010, 01:33 PM']Thanks, Was planning to use it live either direct into my APM-1000 and/or DI'd into the PA.... Cheers MArk[/quote] Yeah, that'll work fine as all the units I know of can be configured specifically for what they are being plugged in to.

Just a quick message to say a big thank you to Ian for sending me a 2u rack tray he had going spare. A very kind gesture Ian! Saved me a fortune (Yes, TC - how can you charge so much for a rack mount kit???). Ian, should we meet at a bass bash, I'm getting the beer in for you! Dan

[quote name='maxrossell' post='971418' date='Sep 29 2010, 09:19 AM']Unreachable realism, that is, unless you actually use the real thing. Sorry to be hating in your thread, but every time I try a Line6 product I'm really very impressed with the emulation for ten minutes, but then I try out the real version and it's like going from a cheese sandwich to a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. A couple of their effects are really great, their delays and modulations in particular, but their amp emulations sound like karaoke to me.[/quote] Don't apologise! It's all healthy discussion. The 'modelling' debate rages on! I'm actually enjoying watching the evolution of technology. It's keeping my inner geeky alien happy!

Hi Mark, There's a lot out there these days as 'modelling' becomes a bigger deal. I think you've hit the obvious contenders - It sounds like you have a budget to work to and thus the likes of the AxeFX and Eleven by Avid design wont be on the shopping list! OUCH in the wallet!! I've had a Behringer VAMP pro and I actually used it with an X-15 too!! Mine was the older version with the 80's colouring. Pink and green I think it was. It's a good unit to start with and they can be picked up for next to nothing. Maybe dip your toes in with that one and see how you get on. I'm assuming you will be using modelling to record with or play through a PA?

[quote name='charic' post='971367' date='Sep 29 2010, 08:02 AM']Strange... Line6 already do a HD range in guitar amps but these are not the bogner equipped ones I don't think. [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Line-6-Spider-Valve-MKII-100W-HD~ID~12453.asp"]Line6 HD Guitar Amp[/url] Whats next... A bass version of the VettaII? The self proclaimed "Most advanced guitar amp system in the world" [i]\end Jeremy Clarkson voice.[/i] This could be an interesting one too watch. Incidentally the bogner equipped spider IV doesn't sound much different to the solid state spider IV (which sounds good, I've got one) *edit... these ARE bogner equipped. My bad![/quote] Hmmm - I wonder if the head and combos are actually nothing to do with the new HD floor units then? - It's all a bit confusing as I havent seen an official release on their website yet - which seems a bit odd!!

[quote name='Spoombung' post='971571' date='Sep 29 2010, 11:55 AM']Well I rang John and apparently there is nowhere you can buy Delano pickups in the UK... which seem amazing. He thought Thomann might sell them but on further investigation they don't. He orders his in big batches under some business agreement and they take 3 - 4 months to come through. He does not act as a distributer.[/quote] Ah, I see. Thank you, I must have misunderstood him when we last chatted about them. Apologies for sending you down a dead end!

Well, prompted by the adverts in next months Total Guitar magazine, I'm interested to see emerging details on the Line 6 website for the new HD range. Promising to be 'so advanced they offer previously unreachable realism in attack, dynamics, compression and aggression'. Three floor units (I guess like the 'Live' units) HD 300, 400 & 500. An HD100 head which I am assuming is a new version of the Bogner valve amp loaded heads for guitarists and a couple of combos, the 112 and 212. That's all i've seen so far. No doubt, posts on a few forums, including TalkBass have already drawn parallels with the Fractal AxeFX - but it's all speculation.. so far! Line 6 say this is a culmination of 2 years worth of work. Being the gear geek I am - and I have a very healthy interest for 'what's under the bonnet', I'll be sure to give one a whirl when I get a chance. I wonder if these new units have the dual signal paths of the X3 - which is genius! The HD500 *damn you line 6, you've dropped a looper in there. Could have told me sooner so I didnt buy a seperate pedal!!!*

I just read there's a firmware patch for the poor lighting on the Q3. I've no idea if it's a help!

[quote name='tbkicks' post='971282' date='Sep 29 2010, 12:01 AM']I wouldn't recommend a Q3 for recording bands. The video in low light is truly awful (flashing lights bu*ger it up all together!) and it wont give you anything worthwhile to edit. The audio is a disappointment as well in a gig situation as it seems to have been designed to stand close (a couple of feet) to one instrument rather than to record several disparate sounds. Stand it on a piano during recital and it will record pristine audio, but as a band tool I found it about half as good as my old mobile phone![/quote] Interesting! I actually hadn't seen any 'distance recording' examples and hadn't given that aspect any thought until you mentioned it. I'll go check it out! (Not that I don't believe you, I do! Just like to hear examples)

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='970724' date='Sep 28 2010, 02:40 PM']The Zoom Q3 is good if you want excellent sound and aren't too bothered about video quality. Easily good enough for youtubing.[/quote] Yes! There's some good videos on youtube of a guy recording a drum kit close up and there is NO distortion as the dual mics (and electronics) are designed to take the high sound pressures and still sound great. WAY better than 99.9% of normal 'vid' cameras - but I agree, the video quality, especially in low light is weaker than a quality vid-cam. There's a few videos by artist showing off the Q3 on YouTube too - such as Jordan Rudess and Mike Portnoy.

[quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='971229' date='Sep 28 2010, 10:58 PM']another good sikth track for some nicely timed slap would be the beginning of summer rain too[/quote] Ahhh, yeah, love that song!

Has anyone mentioned working closely with a metronome yet? I think it is very important especially if you are working with other rhythmic sources (such as drums) that may not be playing exactly the same as you. Play the parts slowly so EACH pluck / slap / ghost note falls exactly where it should do in context. As an example - how many of us have heard a drummer with a really 'sloppy' right foot, where the kicks are late or ill timed? It's just the same with slap bass I feel. So important to lock in with the beat so the groove you are aiming for is tight. - I realise the sound isn't so good on this clip - but it's an example of how Bass and Drums are locking together. This is ma ole matey Pin and the guys from SikTh doing an instrumental version of one of their tracks for ACM. James' style and tone on Bass is inspiring for many!

[quote name='molan' post='969616' date='Sep 27 2010, 04:12 PM']Looks like I have a 'chat' set up with Vic Wooten already [/quote] Sweeeeeet! I'll take a look at the details / flights later on and see if my bank manager likes the idea ha!

I'd love to be there! What a line up and a great networking opportunity for any bass player!

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='969136' date='Sep 27 2010, 09:09 AM']Matt's a great drummer - had the pleasure of jamming with him a couple of times - I'm good mates with Webby, his mate that helped him with a lot of his clinics at NDA.[/quote] Ahhh yup, I know our Webby! He's a character! Say hi from me won'cha! Small world eh!! - Matt is indeed a great drummer. Tons of 'groove' in that lad! Except when we're chillin' supping coffee and watchin' the world go by!

Awww - and whilst I am at it, my good friend and ex-band mate, Matt Goom played with Glenn for the last three years or so - here's some pics, doing what he does best! [url="http://www.glennhughes.com/tourpix_liveinbrazil2009.html"]http://www.glennhughes.com/tourpix_liveinbrazil2009.html[/url]

The one pictured here? [url="http://www.glennhughes.com/tourpix_gh_uktour_092410.html"]http://www.glennhughes.com/tourpix_gh_uktour_092410.html[/url]

David Bailey was in The Who?

Jon Shuker in Sheffield is a Delano distributor and because he one of the finest Luthiers out there (and designs his own preamps) - he really knows his pickups too. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk"]http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk[/url]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='967151' date='Sep 24 2010, 09:05 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdTPiGn4W8o&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdTPiGn4W8o...feature=related[/url] I only just noticed the hair bobble she uses in most the clips as a sort of mute/damper and capo combined.Anyone else do that? I have'nt.[/quote] Yep, all the time on my 6 & 7 strings. Really handy for tapping and tricky chordal parts where it can help to keep the parts sounding leaner and not having to worry about ringing out strings. It's as handy as a dampener pedal on a piano.

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='965098' date='Sep 22 2010, 10:52 PM']I'm pretty sure they're all standard 9v barrell type plugs with negative ground so a standard supply should work. Nothing out of the ordinary that might use 18v or reverse polarity.[/quote] Yup agree with you there - So a standard 9V DC PSU that has the capacity to handle the current drain of all the pedals and one of those 'daisy chain' cables you can get from Maplin would be fine.