Owen

[b] Dog vs Cat Diary[/b] [b]Dog Diary[/b] 8:00 am - Dog food! My favourite thing! 9:30 am - A car ride! My favourite thing! 9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favourite thing! 10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favourite thing! 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favourite thing! 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favourite thing! 3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favourite thing! 5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favourite thing! 7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favourite thing! 8:00 PM - Watched TV with my people! My favourite thing! 11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favourite thing! [b]Cat Diary[/b] [i]Day 983 of my captivity[/i] My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. B------ds! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.... for now. ======================================================================================================= I have decided that I am similar to the dog, just with basses. Unless there is something horrific with the set up then I like every one I try. Every time I pick up one I do not own I think "yep, this would do". I am so shallow.

Ironically I am almost tipping into going into software front ends instead of hardware. I already am sorted for preamps, but it does look nice!

He has just replied to my email and has a 230v one ready to go. I do not need a new pre.

http://arkhamsound.com/octling.html Looks nice, word in TB is that it delivers the goods. I have asked if they will send to the UK. Not that I need another preamp, but......................

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2M6KHZQp8kg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> https://youtu.be/2M6KHZQp8kg One day I will learn how to embed videos. Can anyone do it for me?

I have scratchplate GAS. This is ridiculous.

The Five string bass has dodgy battery contacts. With some tender loving care it is fine and dandy. A truss rod tweak will make it sweet.

A drummer friend of mine said that I put the beat in a sexy place. Hmmmmm........

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1430213200' post='2758905'] What manner of bass are you thinking of for this? [/quote] It will be going into this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/128791-shukfellow/ so the longer shaft should be fine. Thanks again everyone.

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1430212957' post='2758901'] Bravewood jazz [/quote] Mmmmmmmmmmmmm

I have run the system I am using at 18V and must admit that I did not feel the benefit, but for space reasons I will be using the 2 x A23 12v trick

Sorry for being dozy. One of these? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231543202368?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I used to have Peavey Midibass - it tracked fine but was less than inspiring as an instrument!

Thanks everyone. I love this place

I have a pair of 40J soapbars with a BTC circuit. I am about to have them put them into a new bass but would like to have passive tone control in as well. I am aware that the treble control will give me an element of HF control, but I like what a passive roll off does (I had one on a set of EMGs with no active EQ) so fancy having one put in while I am at it. I am drilling a new body so now is the time to decide how it will all be cut open. Do I have to use an EMG pot? If so which one? Where does it go? So many ideas, so little ability to realise them Obviously I will not be doing anything with a soldering iron, they hurt me.

Glad I missed that otherwise I would now own a HB 335. Like I need a guitar in my life!

Pressure!

Please people, go to this and report back because I cannot make it http://www.songkick.com/artists/245757-meshell-ndegeocello

I did a session once, the engineer looked at my bass and was amazed that I had EMGs in it. He said "I thought they were meant to be all zingy, bright and clinical. They were not. They sounded really good". A lot of internet hearsay tells us that EMGs have no soul. This is not true.

B2M is ok-ish if you are happy to go up an octave and be super clean, but do not expect to plug in and be triggering of your normal lines. I am using a You Rock guitar for midi stuff. Obv not my normal bass but it means I can use basic plectrum technique and trigger interesting sounds.