Al Krow
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This one: Except I just did, today! @Raymanwhat were you just saying about "never say never?"
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A used BB 2004 - now that's a find!!
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Thanks John. Hmmm...definitely food for thought on the quality of sound upgrade. Now you come to mention it, I did used to have an Alesis SR18 - but found it a complete PITA to programme! I have actually very recently picked up a used Beat Buddy having spotted that they've released a new improved software manager in Nov last year which dealt with a number of previous limitations such as the note cap. I'll pass on the suggestion to sack our drummer 😁
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Agreed. But there's definitely a law of diminishing returns as you head up the price scale. Playability is something that I've not paid enough attention to vs focusing on tone - but I've realised that drives how much I want to pick up and play a bass and it won't simply boil down to price. Getting a bass properly set up is obviously key, but how comfortable the bass is to wear, which will vary for each of us with our non-identikit frames, it's weight and how well it's balanced, the string spacing and neck profile are things inherent to a particular bass. I love my sub-£500 used Yamaha BB 2005, I also love my Ken Smith: both really great basses.
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That is a particularly unhelpful GAS inducing statement Mr DaBass! 😁 Does sound like the greater 88 kHz sample rate really is making a noticeable difference. Funny you should mention that. I've often used my B1-4 drum/rhythm for home practice - which is a really nice little extra not available on Helix. Had a band practice with a new covers outfit yesterday and unfortunately the drummer couldn't make it as he had tested positive for Covid. So I ended up sorting out a set's worth of, albeit basic, drum tracks for 15 songs just matching the original track tempos and using half a dozen of the available drum styles to cover these off. Ok no fills and manual adjustment of volumes etc. but it enabled us to have a very productive rehearsal, with the benefit of having everything at a reasonable non-ear-plug-volume! @JohnDaBass - be interested to know whether you can hear any difference in the quality of the drum tracks too?
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This just in from a TB'er: The Zoom B6 has stereo capabilities! It works on the [AMP/PHONES] output. Effect makes stereo: - Corona Tri Chorus - Bass Stereo Chorus - Dual Delay (in ST mode) - Hold Delay (in PP mode) - all Reverbs (sound better in stereo) Effect stays stereo: - ZNR - Stereo Bass GEQ - Exiter - Bass Vintage Flanger - PDL Volume - Output VP Dry mix stereo: - Pitch Shift - HPS (Harmony Pitch Shift) - Bass Analog Octaver - Bass Poly Shift - Bomber - all Delays - all FX loop It's nice, not earth shattering, but definitely noticeable, especially on headphones.
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Paul, really interested in how this pans out for you. Are you putting your bass through this or using separate backline?
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Yup I can see the merit in that and I'm now very tempted to follow in your footsteps!
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If a pitch shift pedal gets you to where you want to be, then great. But there's quite a lot more that switching to a 5 string can offer.
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That's a shame. I love the ToneLib interface! Hopefully he will add the B6 to the Zoom pedals he covers, soon.
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I think they're en route to a couple of fellow BC'ers but, in the meantime, there's a good thread on TB which is worth having a read - I certainly found useful. They're ahead of us in terms of getting their hands on the pedal. Zoom B6 | TalkBass.com
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Carvin BB75 Bunny Brunel signature model - 5 string £695 ONO - *SOLD*
Al Krow replied to Al Krow's topic in Basses For Sale
Hi Terry, It's a 9V 3 band Glock EQ: this one with active / passive on the volume pot; Nut width: 44mm; Slightly asymmetric neck profile - you clearly know your Carvins! The switching is 2 way i.e. single / double coil. Two other Qs asked by PM: I do still have the original EQ (which I can include). The model was originally built to spec for a fella by the name of Frank Felix, a session musician, and his name appears on the truss rod cover Hope that helps 🙂 -
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Lovely example of a Carvin BB in very good condition. The only significant 'blemish' that I can tell is where the paint has faded at different speeds depending on exposure to the light. I very recently upgraded the stock preamp with a brand new Glock 3 band EQ, which was professionally installed by one of our own BC luthiers, and showcases the tonal versatility of the instrument with single coil and double coil switch options also available for both pups. Weight 10.1 lbs and 19 mm string spacing with body-through stringing. Comes with bespoke Carvin hard case. Ideally - available for collection from East London but willing to travel a reasonable distance to meet half way and am pretty regularly in the Birmingham and Cambridge vicinity, too. Will consider couriering (additional P&P) if meeting up is not possible.
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Yamaha BB 1025 in very good condition, which I have owned since buying new / end-of-line in Jan 2018. Weight 9.7 lbs, string spacing 18mm. Fantastic PJ configured bass, purely passive, not being used as much as it should these days by me and deserves to be regularly played. Ideally, available for collection from East London but willing to travel a reasonable distance to meet half way and am pretty regularly in the Birmingham and Cambridge vicinity, too.
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That's a great looking board Lee and, knowing you, I suspect it will be sounding equally awesome mate!
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Awesome board @0175westwood29! I've taken the liberty of posting this edited version of your board so that I can stop standing on my head and risking injury...just need to lie on my back instead 😁
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There was quite a bit of discussion about the preamp on the amps and cabs forum about the new Laney Digbeth range. This marvellous chap (who happens to be a regular on the Yamaha mega thread) posted an excellent little video review: New Laney Digbeth Preamp (link to thread) New Laney Digbeth Preamp - Short Video Review (link to dropbox clip)
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Cheers fella! They're going to be amused to find Boss dials on their preamp, wonder if they will take the hint - haha!
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Pic with the Boss dials please!
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Must admit I wasn't even aware of the A1-4 till you mentioned it! But it looks like the B1-4 hardware with some different patches loaded up and with a C$40 price hike. If you've got the time you'd probably be able to create several of the A1-4 patches on the B1-4 yourself and save yourself a bit of cash. I certainly wouldn't get both the A1-4 and the B1-4, there would be far too much overlap. Out of curiosity (and partly cos I've been thinking of starting a trio project myself!) what's your trio line up?
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Hardcore!
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It's being used as a mini mixer. So it's off board with one input being the output from my pedal board. Other input is a vocal mic.
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And already by far the most popular gear abstinence thread EVER!! 😄
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It's at the end of the signal chain and not affecting the tone any more than putting the output of my pedal board into a "proper" mixing desk. And getting a new mixing desk certainly wouldn't be considered to be "bass gear", would it?
