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[quote name='woodster' post='310197' date='Oct 20 2008, 08:03 AM']WOW, what a difference!!! They're sooo comfy and the sound reduction is so even across the whole range. Best £160 I've ever spent, no question.[/quote]

+1 gazzillion.. I'll keep banging on about Etymotic Research ER9/15/25's Your ears deserve the best. Save the cash, buy some..save your ears!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote name='bubinga5' post='308494' date='Oct 17 2008, 12:13 PM']No just the effects me thinks..Have you used amp modelling FX, are they worth it??[/quote]


Are you looking for a floor mounted unit or a rack set up? What's your budget?

I can tell you what, in my experience is still one of the best rack mount effects units on the market is, but in my experience the majority of bass players I talk to think its too complicated, bizarrely 'hate rack effects' (though probably have never used them) and outside the 'casual' budget.

[url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/G-Force.asp"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/G-Force.asp[/url]

I would say that if you were after a little bit of chorus, delay and distortion then yes, it isn't the best approach. Maybe a simpler unit would be better!

If you are after a floor mounted unit then the Boss GT-6B gets rave reviews as does the POD Live (all versions)

Are modelling effects worth it?
YEP! if you can make use of them!


Sorry for the quick answer! Trying to do 3 things at once today AND surfing basschat lol!

[quote name='bluesparky' post='308442' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:19 AM']During the load-in at Cardiff t'other day, we received the news that Queen's bassist - Danny Miranda - had unfortunately fallen ill.
Initially our first thoughts were that the gig would be pulled and we'd get another day off, but then i had one of those crazy daydreams that i'm sure we all have.
I mentioned to my peers that i knew the set, i was a decent bass player, i can read music very well and i'd obviously seen every show of the tour so far - surely a perfect replacement!
I was jesting as i knew it wouldn't really come to anything, and we all just assumed that the gig would be cancelled.
It then emerged over our "will-it-won't-it-happen" long lunch that Neil Murray had been drafted in with hours to go and would be taking over the bass duties for the next couple of shows.
We then finished the setup of the gig and i waited with morbid anticipation to see how he'd get on.
Neil had spent the bus journey with the MD and guitarist learning the set and nailed it!
He played a perfect set - i was watching with a very close eye - and i guess certainly pulled it out of the bag and was superb, especially given the notice he'd been given for the show.
Very impressive!

Oh well, my daydream of replacing a poorly bassist on a show i'm working on will have to wait for another tour.....[/quote]


Interestingly, I was in touch with Phil Symes before 'Queen' and Paul did their first tour offering my services. They had confirmed who they were using for the tour already.. but yeah, obviously a childhood dream to play my idol's basslines! As a teenager, I learned virtually all of the Queen back catalogue.. even live versions of the songs! I guess I didn't go out much back then lol!! *must go find a pic to post of my 'John Deacon-esque' P Bass.. a take of John's 67 P bass that got refinished in Black.*
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Well, my current favourite is a band called [b]Alterbridge[/b] [url="http://www.alterbridge.com/"]http://www.alterbridge.com/[/url] - The bass is spot on everytime.. not over busy.. totally in the pocket and the band are amazing live. I would suggest buying both current albums straight away.'One Day Remains' and 'Blackbird.

[quote name='colinmk' post='307452' date='Oct 15 2008, 10:48 PM']Hi guys,
I have (hopefully) just aquired an SVP-Pro blackface too. From what I'm hearing above it seems like a good idea to think about upgrading the valves. I will have a listen to it first when it arrives and if all seem fine then I may just stick with the stock but I'm always trying to find the best tone possible.

Anyway if I do decide to upgrade then the above mentioned from Watford valves sounds good but I will be wanting a real driving gritty tone if possible from it when I need it. Will this be achievable with most 12au7s like the Phillips? Or should I look for something that has been known for this type of sound?

Cheers.[/quote]

The 12Au7, IIRC isn't part of the drive circuit so probably wont 'add' any additional grit, but the characteristics of one 12au7 tonally may enhance the effect of the perceived grit over another type. I'd have to check the schematic to confirm where the valve sits in the signal chain.

With ref to the blackface, I understand (as I owned one too) that due to their design *some* can suffer from noise getting in to the audio chain. (usually mains hum) - I, like many other found that upgrading to low noise preamp valves improved matters and was very noticeable. As an extra measure, I also bought some shielding cans and fitted and earthed those too. I think they made a bit of difference too.

[quote name='Rich' post='307018' date='Oct 15 2008, 12:50 PM']I hope it's [b]M U S T A N G S A L L Y[/b] inlaid in [color="#800080"]purple[/color] LEDs along the fingerboard

Well if nothing else Dood, this thread has given your new bass a name... whether you like it or not [/quote]

YOU GUYS!!!!!!!! I can see that you lot are not gonna let this lie for a second! Bloomin mustang sally!!! Grrrrrrrr!! ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

Must 'ang Sally more like... from a high tree!

[quote name='peted' post='307081' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:51 PM']That's good news, as I've sent him an enquiry about getting a custom bass made. I haven't treated myself to a new bass in years and there's not much point sitting on savings with interest rate cuts.[/quote]

Hey matey! Hope things are good down in Ipswich for ya! - Yeah, I'm not sure how many basses Jon has on the go at the moment.. but he seems to have settled into his new workshop alright which is good news!

[quote name='Finbar' post='305864' date='Oct 13 2008, 11:04 PM']I hope the surprise is an inlay of your face spanning from the 9th to the 15th fret [/quote]

oh.. it's bad enough having one of my ugly mug on stage.. but two..... We'd lose audience members to unexpected cases of nausia!!!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='306796' date='Oct 15 2008, 01:03 AM']Is the surprise that he hasn't even started it yet???[/quote]


Ha!!! That could well be it!! I hadn't heard from Jon in a while... it was only the trheads on here that kept appearing that reassured me he was still in the country! lol - I jest of course.. he has been kinda busy and kept his head down this year!

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='304777' date='Oct 12 2008, 12:54 PM']If it's not gone I'll have it PM payment details mate.

Cheers[/quote]


Sorry Steve, it's on it's way to a new home now. Cheers for the interest!

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='304056' date='Oct 10 2008, 05:17 PM']Have we got any pics yet??!! I want to see the Mustang Sally bass![/quote]


heh heh!!! bloomin Mustang Sally!!!! - No pictures yet... I have asked for some though, as this build diary has been a little bit luke warm in comparison to the Doodle monster thread!

Jon is keeping the bass under wraps though, as, mentioned in previous posts, he has a little surprise for me! Whcih I think will be very cool! (..and obviously sending pictures would kinda negate the surprise!!!)

Dan.

Coolio Si'! I am a fan of the Mark Bass / epifani combination too. I use the F1 and the Epifani UOL-610 together for some very pleasing noises! Can't believe how light my complete stack is!

[quote name='ahpook' post='304578' date='Oct 11 2008, 09:07 PM']yep...i took derek's advice as well (the phillips is a 5814a btw)

the valves it came with were sovtek 12ax7's and a single groove tube 12au7...not sure if they were the stock ones or not.

it's a massive difference in tone. i also can't get over how much louder the pre is as well.

hat's of to watford valves. huzzah ![/quote]


The Sovteks are defintely the stock choice, but not 100% sure about the Groove Tube. I know they use the Groove Tubes valve in the Billy Sheehan BSB preamp though.

[quote name='ahpook' post='304451' date='Oct 11 2008, 04:33 PM']one of the reasons that i plumped for a valve pre and a solid-state power amp ![/quote]


Yeah the irony being that I don't use a single valve in my rig anymore either lol!

[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]
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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)