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Couple of things: * I only really record acoustic for use as a rhythm part and it's usually in the background. So I point one mic at the 12th fret, varying the lateral angle relative to the body depending on whether I want to pick up some boom or not. If there's too much boom I high-pass the track. If there's not enough jangle I cut below 800hz and boost around 3.5khz (and sometimes at 10khz though this can sometimes pull up room noise). * In the past I've pointed one mic at the 12th fret and another at about 45 degrees to the soundhole. As it's a two mic set up I try clean up any comb filtering with a phase alignment tool on one of the tracks , example (https://www.audiocation.de/en/plugin ). * In the past I've regretted not having two identical mics, mainly because I'd like to try (i) the thing where you put both mics on a t-bar then angle the caps at 90 degrees to each other for 'real' stereo and also (ii) mid-side recording. * As well as (or instead of) treating the room you could invest in a gobo or two (an acoustic screen but I like the word gobo better because it's funny). Thomann sell gobos (e.g. https://www.thomann.de/gb/clearsonic_s2466x2_s5_2d_sorber.htm), as do any number of other suppliers and manufacturers. Being skint I've been thinking about getting a couple of second-hand office partitions, slapping something on them (acoustic foam, rockwall) and screwing on some casters on so I can shove them in the corner when not in use. Two partitions gets you a V, three partitions gets you an open sided box. Four partitions is possibly overkill. Tip 1: Get a rectangular guitar case, stand it on end then open it to form a V (so it stands up on its own) then position it in front of you and the mic when you record. It works as a cheap and dirty small scale gobo (as long as you're recording sitting down). Enhancement: a lining of acoustic foam inside the body compartment and inside the lid gets you a two-sided, midget 'isolation booth'. Tip 2: EQ-ing - Record some blank air in the room, set the playback to loop. Slot in an EQ plug-in, choose a band, narrow it right down, boost it by 5-10db. You should see a sharp, very narrow peak in the EQ graphic. Hit play. Sweep the EQ peak backwards and forwards until you find an exaggeratedly nasty noise. Reverse the boost so it's a cut. If you find more than one nasty room noise, cut that as well. But keep it narrow. After you've recorded your guitar, try cutting a narrow-ish point somewhere between 300-500hz to reduce any 'boxiness'. Experiment with a high pass set at 60hz to cut rumble and a low pass starting somewhere above 12khz to take out nasty 'digital' high end, also room 'hiss'. If your earlier room noise correction is getting in the way of a nice sound try reducing the cuts.

Back in the 1970's National Lampoon did a spoof ad voiced by "Bob Dylan" for a compilation album called Golden Protest. At the time it was thought to be funny because it was entirely unthinkable that the spirit of the 60's counter-culture would ever be monetised. Spoof Dylan = Christopher Guest (Spinal Tap, etc) Voice at the end of the ad = Dan Aykroyd.

But seriously, there are lots of nice home noodling options out there, ranging from inexpensive little secondhand 10" combos in the BC marketplace, boutique-y wallet-emptiers and hardware amp sims in a box. Take your time, trawl through the forum, visit a few shops (if they're open). It'll be fun

If you're after a bog simple, free bass amp sim to liven up your DI'd sound then the TSE BOD v3 is a good place to start https://www.tseaudio.com/software/tseBOD

The body compartment is too narrow for an Electric XII but about the right size for a Mustang bass. But a Mustang bass is 108 cm long vs the case internal length at 118.5. Might be right for a Bass VI?

Welcome to the forum Nitebytes

Hi Fternolad and welcome to the forum

Well, I think it's simply marvellous. What is it, again? [edit] I might give it a try, acksherly.

In terms of music that resolves perfectly we should never forget Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, an opera which drags on for lasts three hours and fifty minutes and never, ever resolves to the tonic until the very last chord (and even that's a bit ambiguous in some peoples' opinion).

Entry for November comp. It's a spoof of a 1960's American TV show theme. Back story in spoiler box.

I think Harrison was under no illusions as to his abilities as a soloist. When interviewed about his participation in the Travelling Wilburys project he observed "It’s the first band that I can think of that’s got five rhythm guitar players".

I bought Shakey when it was first published in 2002. It's a magisterial book which covers pretty much everything up to that time. Funny thing, though. When I read it back in 2002, I thought 'God-like genius'. Read it again last year and thought 'unreliable, disloyal and an insufferable poser'. Which suggests that I completely missed the subtleties first time round and that unlike most rock biographers the author Mr Jimmy McDonough is capable of writing on at least two levels.

to BassChat, Carl_D. Enjoy the forum.

Hi Andy and welcome to the forum. The introductions section is a good place to say Hi but it doesn't get an enormous amount of traffic so to achieve the largest possible number of responses I'd suggest re-posting your query in the Amps and Cabs section here ↓ https://www.basschat.co.uk/forum/5-amps-and-cabs/ You'll also find some fairly detailed threads there about the amps and cabs you mentioned (which IIRC are popular choices among forum members). Enjoy

Gear details (and lyrics because I mention Douglas) in spoiler box:

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Hi Upa and welcome to the forum

PM me. I may have a job for you. (Taps side of nose)

FWIW, the Born to Lose, etc lettering is probably Letraset. Around 1981 I did a headstock up in Letraset with the word BASTARD on it in the same font and about the same type size.

In fairness and to play the game: Jimmy Page frequently losing his way during solos

Ritchie Blackmore's tendency to always eat the last jaffa cake. Does that count?

Gotta be.

Oh, mate, I'm clueless at that stuff. I assumed the lead guitarist was Waddy Wachtel but only because he co-wrote the song.