Dood

[quote name='ahpook' post='300232' date='Oct 6 2008, 12:39 AM']just ordered a full set of valves for my svp-pro from watford valves.

i'm really looking forward to hearing what they decent valves sound like compared to the no-brand ones that are in there...

i'll let you folks know how i get one

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What did you buy in the end? I have upgraded both a black face SVP-Pro and a grey hammerite face Ampeg SVP-Pro with valves from Watford Valves and the difference was almost shocking to hear that such poo stock valves are shipped in th epreamps. Sorry Ampeg, just my experience.

Both times I order HARMA Diamond STR drive tested selected ECC83/12ax7's and a personal fave, the Jan-Phillips ECC82/12AU7 (cant remember the model number I am afraid, but Derek Rocco also suggests using them).

You will be very happy with the results.

Ah! Interesting.. I thought that Malcolm's post recently meant that he'd sold all of his existing stock off!

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='303941' date='Oct 10 2008, 03:24 PM']laban1 - are you as boring in real life? You've cross-posted the same post to (at least) three threads.
We don't do that here.

er... Otherwise, Welcome to BC [/quote]


I have dropped laban a PM..

+1 for Mr Claber.. same for my 'Doodle'. I'd also add, that as a techy geeky kind of person, I LOVE to know how things work. I have a burning desire to see why things do what they do or sound a particular way. Seeing these build diaries is thoroughly interesting; I'm not fussed if it is home DIY or a tour of the Yamaha factory!

I created my build diary as I felt that it would be fun to share and I *know* some of you guys are even more geeky than me he he he he!!

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746[/url]

Thank you! And replied ;o)

Hey everyone!

I bought this fine little fellow recently from the very fine gentleman Nic 'Clauster' here on BassChat, but sadly my laptop isn't suitable for it's use.

I am on the look out for an alternative and would like to sell this spotless interface on so I can look at another solution.

Here's the original ad from Clauster [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28231"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28231[/url]

I would like a mere [b]£45 [/b] including P&P (mainland UK pm for other destinations!)

Here's the M-Audio site page [url="http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWireSolo.html"]http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/FireWireSolo.html[/url]


The FireWire Solo is designed from the ground up as an easy-to-use, high-quality interface for songwriters to record guitars, vocals and more on the computer. Compatible with most popular music software, this compact bus-powered unit is small enough to go anywhere you want to take your music. In addition to the 1/4" guitar input right on the front panel, a professional XLR microphone input also lets you record vocals and acoustic instruments. There are also dual line inputs for effects, drum machines and other outboard gear. FireWire connectivity, up to 24-bit/96kHz sample rate support and digital I/O all add up to outstanding sonic performance. As simple to connect and operate as it is powerful, FireWire Solo is the foundation of your computer-based songwriting studio.


(Does not include Ableton software.)

Fantastic rig!

Sorry for the really short answer, but I have been using both the MXR M80 and Sansamp BDDI mixed in parallel for my amp sim sounds. I use a mixture of dry bass, BDDI sim and MXR M80 to emulate a guitar amp. Mix all thre together with a few special settings and I have a great recording/FOH tone in 2 little boxes. I use compression and effects as well, but the main noise is just these two boxes going into amy ultra-clean MarkBass F1! - I think thats the lightest my rig has ever been! - I used to use an Ampeg SVT2 Pro and big cabs to get the same noise! lol lol

[quote name='Paul Cooke' post='302483' date='Oct 8 2008, 07:51 PM']+500 and rising...[/quote]

and another for good measure!

Yep! My CIJ with a rosewood board has a 3 ply black plate on it.. very nice! I like the white pin stripe round the edge of the guard!! - I'll get a picture up soon!

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='297504' date='Oct 2 2008, 12:55 PM']That is without a doubt the single most even-handed and equanimical post I have ever read.
I feel all calm and charitably disposed to other people's points of view.
You aren't a diplomat are you?[/quote]

Thank you! ;o) What a well balanced and open minded fellow I am! I had to look up equaimical though.. good ole dictionary.com! -

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='298026' date='Oct 2 2008, 09:25 PM']Nope, he's just a bloody good bass player [/quote]

Ah! My dirty secret is out! Thank you, very kind ;o)

[quote name='BassMunkee' post='298268' date='Oct 3 2008, 08:25 AM'][lotus position]
OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
[/lotus position]

annnnnnnd breath innnnnn and ooooouuuuuuuut! I am feeling alll relaxed! - Now...where's my morning coffee![/quote]

Hi all!

I find a lot of these kinda threads interesting. I like to see what people have to say about other peoples playing techniques. Though, having been on the forum since the BassWorld days, I have always noticed a bit of a negative knee jerk reaction to posted videos that feature speed or the more 'dextrous techniques'.

Now, I'm not saying that people can't have an opinion, but I sometimes can't help feeling that us Bass Players can be a bit..well.. set in our ways a bit? Tunnel visioned? Less willing to accept 'unnorthodox' playing techniques etc?

I agree with OutToPlayJazz, in that I find the video interesting in that the guy is using a technique usually employed on a different instrument to great effectiveness. It might not be the tightest or cleanest, but it shows what you *could* do to make a song or piece of music interesting. I'm gonna try it myself.

As for being the fastest.. well... As someone said above.. I dont think it can be quantified.. comparing playing styles for speed is like comparing apples and oranges.

[quote name='Buzz' post='288867' date='Sep 21 2008, 11:39 PM']and Dood had one crafted as the standard on the Doodle (and it's in production little sister I think).[/quote]

Yep! Absolutely right. I helped design the one pictured, specifically for my needs. Nah, it's not rocket science, but it is one of the best bass related tools I have ever used! - Better than the ole 'hair band round the neck' tool!

[quote name='Buzz' post='289104' date='Sep 22 2008, 12:44 PM']Which is why everyone else uses a slightly different style:

(Picture borrowed from Dood's own website, hope you don't mind chap)


Makes alot more sense.[/quote]

Not at all chap! Always nice to get a pic of ma li'l Doodle on a thread!

I used to play Tobias basses; The US version s used to come with Bartolini pups on bopard that had radiused pickup covers. I guess they would serve the same purpose.. but I'm not really a fan of bart pups. I also prefer the Ramp to be in a specific position.. As in the picture, the back pup had to make way for the ramp so that I had enough space in front of the front pickup! All carefully worked out for the tone I was after *and* playing position ;o)

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='295249' date='Sep 30 2008, 11:18 AM']I bet it looks rediculous when you play Mustang Sally.

7 strings are good for confusing people who are used to recognising instruments based on the number of strings they have. You are now the guitarist of the band...with an extra string.

PS want pictures.[/quote]


If I ever have to play that song again...grrrr!!! ha ha ha ha ha-- hateful tune!

I get all the usual responses about my 7 string lol.. The average 'punter' doesn't know or can't tell any different so that doesn't bother me. I guess the ignorant/short sighted/close minded musicians who are quick to belittle are the ones that tire me! - Generally though, doodle is a real eye opener and I really enjoy talking about Jon's basses!

Pictures of my 7 string? You need to read this thread and build diary ;o) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3746[/url]

I have not tried the vintage compressor, but I do own TC Electronic gear and I reckon it is up there with the very best. I use the TC C300 rack compressor and, though I hate to admit it, it knocks spots off the MultiComp.. but the EBS, is a really good pedal!

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='294568' date='Sep 29 2008, 02:43 PM']Out of curiosity Dan, do you gig the 7 string still?[/quote]

Hey Steve! Absolutely yes! - Infact, whilst I am waiting for my new Shuker, it's the only bass I use! - I play in a li'l covers band as well as Within The Void and really enjoy playing the 7 string. I love it love it love it!

We do a version of Queen's 'Innuendo' and Doodle takes up all of the Spanish guitar 'wandering minstrel' rhythm parts. Sounds wicked with a bit of reverb and delay chucked in for atmosphere.

Still the best bass I have ever played ;o)

[quote name='metaltime' post='294420' date='Sep 29 2008, 11:35 AM']looking forward to it sounds exciting.

Do you ever play fretless Dood?[/quote]


I used to a lot, but I found that in more recent bands I haven't had a reason to do so. So I sold my Fretless.. which interestingly popped up here on BassChat recently, going to a new home. An absolutely gorgeous Status Energy 6 string.

On arrival of my new Shuker, I'll just have that and my 7 string. I have a copy of Jap Fender P's at home.. but they don't get gigged.

I am very much looking forward to seeing my new Shuker.. Can't wait to get my hands on it! I think I may do some new vids too.

Dood.

[quote name='mike257' post='290678' date='Sep 24 2008, 11:08 AM']Have you checked out the Muse Receptor, Dood? That's a rackmount VST-running-thingy, might be just what you're after. Comes with a whopping big hard drive so you can keep loads of plug-ins on there, and a bunch of assignable knobs for tweakery.[/quote]


Yes, I saw that when it first came out.. but looking at the spec.. it's complete overkill! and way outside of my budget! lol Absolutely amazing piece of kit.. I think Jordan Rudess has one in his synth rig. I'd only want to run about 2-5 plugins total!

Awesome! The build quality actually looks better than some 'off the shelf' cabs I have seen inside! Nice work! Very professional.

Hi all!

News from Jon! - He has been very busy with sorting out his new workshop but it sounds like the fretboard is nearly ready to go on my very special new bass. He is cooking up something special for me, which he is keeping under wraps as a bit of a surprise! - So, at the moment I don't have any pictures to show off. - Next job is fretting the neck.. needless to say I can't wait to see my new addition to the family!

Ah yeah! I've seen that li'l fella mentioned before! For lovers of VST instruments, like AMpeg SVX, Amplitube etc, this could be a dream come true.

I'd like to the the V-machine [url="http://www.smproaudio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74"]http://www.smproaudio.com/index.php?option...=view&id=74[/url] in a rack mount format, so that I could use it with my system and eventually take it on tour with IEM's.. perfecto!

look at preamps by Aguilar, EMG and our very own John East preamplifiers. All of which offer a range of different options.. one of which will surely suit your needs. Jon Shuker (www.shukerguitars.co.uk) also supplies his very own preamps in his basses. I wonder if they are available seperately?

[quote name='TheDarkReaver' post='288544' date='Sep 21 2008, 03:23 PM']I was looking at some Thomas Lang vids on youtube yesterday, he's a pretty good drummer like.[/quote]


Thank you! Yes, it's great to have him on board in the band! - I met him about a year ago before I approached him to join 'the void'.. We all get on really well and have very similar ideas about how we wanna go about our 'direction'. - He's a great drummer and I am defintely looking forward to cranking up the backline and play live!

Dood.

Marshall guitar heads have a built in low end roll off so the distortion doesn't sound mushy with guitars. Whether or not that is a sound you are after on bass is preference, but I prfer to *feel* my low end, especially anything around or below a 5 string.

That said, Lemmy's bass sound is gnarly as... and there doesn't appear to be much low end girth there.. as I say, it's down to preference.

[quote name='crez5150' post='288932' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:08 AM']Depends.... I prefer to incorporate showing off into songs.... though I did used to play the Magic Roundabout with a two hand tapping type thingy a few years back whichh was always fun.....[/quote]


OMG!!! Me too! ;o) - Dougal is my childhood favourite! ( I have quite a few Magic Roundabout 'things' around my house!!)
I used to do the theme as a little mess about.. but have long sionce forgotten it.

Bizarrely, given my shy shrinking violet character (as some of you know lol) I don't really shred when asked to.. It's that 'being put on the spot' feeling I hate!! - I much prefer to do something in a band context.. an example off the top of my head is playing a song with my old band where me, the guitarist and keyboard player would play a unison solo with sweep picking guitar and bass parts in. Used to look amazing! Those guys are awesome players!