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[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!

I play in a band called [b]Within The Void[/b] www.withinthevoid.com featuring Pin (ex-Sikth) Jamie Hunt (Ex-Biomechanical), myself and drummer Thomas Lang. We are currently looking for a world class singer to complete the line up!

There are no choons on the website yet, but add yourself to our myspace to get updates!

[quote name='metaltime' post='285204' date='Sep 16 2008, 04:39 PM']Checked out that recording of the drummer from within the void. its sounding a bit good like. He is not bad on the old drums that young man.[/quote]

Yeah, he ain't bad, but I'm giving our Thomas some lessons on my Woolworths kit right now.. "Hey!! Lang!! have you mastered my 4/4 beat yet????" ;o)

I'm really looking forward to see Doodle 2! Certainly it is gonna be worth waiting for!

[quote name='lwtait' post='286199' date='Sep 17 2008, 08:06 PM']mines in my avatar [/quote]


took the words right out of my mouth ;o)

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Sorry for not seeing this thread sooner!

I have been tuning to F# for quite sometime on my Shuker 7 string. I use the Dark Lord F# on the bottom of my usual 6 string bass set and it sounds fine. It's a 175 gauge string, so a fairly hefty string. My bass is a 34" scale.. some would have you believe that a 36" scale is far better for a 175 gauge string tuned to F#.. the 'theory' seems to pan out on paper, but I think it'b be fairly difficult to compare apples to oranges as all basses ound different anyway.

I have read on the web that the C# tuning would require a gauge in the region of 190. Jauquo III-X uses basses tuned to C# and understand he uses similar gauges.

Wouldn't mind trying NewTones again if they were able to wind a 175 as I was very pleased with their diamond strings!

It's a great unit! Infact, I would have trouble finding issue with any of TC's rack mounted effects. They are amongst market leaders in quality professional devices and way ahead of all the 'toys' out there. ;o) My mate and ex band mate, Andy James uses one. He's playing with new band, 'Sacred Mother Tongue'.

I have been using the G-Force for many many years and it still hasnt been 'out done' by it's competitors. I have recently added the C300 compressor to my rack too. One of my guitarists, Pin (ex-Sikth) uses the G-System and the other, Jamie (ex-Biomechanical) uses a G-Force as well.

Yeah, great pieces of kit!

Nuffink mate! No pics, no news. No idea!

To turn the discussion round a bit, I really do think that some songs benefit from being able to get below the low E of a four string.(Whether they were originally written that way or not). Especially the case when you have a keyboard player in the band. - Hell... there are plenty of covers I play where I head well below B ;o)

That my friend is absolutely stunning and gorgeous!!!! I love it!!!!! Honestly, that finish with the birdseye neck makes me drool!

Infact, I think I'm going to have to fill the rest of this sentence with yet more '!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'s


yeah!

OOooh! I remember these from when this ere forum was known as BassWorld. There are a lot more people who have had to 'deal' with former owner and cab builder from said company. As I understand it, the cabs themselves weren't bad.. they have good drivers in after all. However, it has been suggested that the guy who owned the company was a little less than honest and walked off with a good few customer's money. I understand they never got to see their purchases either.

I've only briefly read your post, so I may have the wrong end of the stick.. but you do know you can force the effects loop to stereo? ;o)

[quote name='OldGit' post='275078' date='Sep 1 2008, 11:37 PM']What like Ron Jeremy? [/quote]


Pah ha ha ha ha ha!!!!!!!

[quote name='ruztiwarren' post='274565' date='Sep 1 2008, 02:38 PM']And another thing..... Why is it on YouTube, even if it's a ten second second clip of a five year girl "playing" her dad's (or mom's) bass in the living room, someone feels compelled to mention she's not as good as Flea/Claypool (insert name), at which point it's statutory for some other critic to mention the name Wooten. Said name will then spark a strongly worded bitch fight for several pages, culminating in speculation about each others sexuality and mother's profession. This tends to be regardless of whatever level, style, gender or age of the bass player's clip. I'm gonna find a Wooten clip and write I bet Wooten could s**t all over this guy (which is probably true).[/quote]


abso-f*ckin-lutely!!! Remind me to never enable the ability to post comments on any video I ever post on you tube.