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Not if you use the volume controls correctly.
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Which "Famous" bass players offer 1-2-1 online lessons?
chris_b replied to BadHands's topic in General Discussion
Ian King does and he’s a member here. -
For 4 strings there's the Grosmann Travel Bass 4 and for a 5er the Kala U Bass California Solid 5. Both currently at Bass Direct, slightly more than your budget but maybe worth a look.
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How can two versions of the same bass be *that* different?
chris_b replied to 40hz's topic in Bass Guitars
So with acoustic guitars, even more, the only sonic difference can be the woods used. -
I'm not going to nit pick this contrarian post. What would be more useful for Sibob and the rest of us would be for a Trickfish owner to put up a post outlining his experience of those cabs.
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No. I have source tracks for every song I've played in a band for the last 20 years. I have them grouped together in sets and can run through the lot at home. It's much more interesting that playing scales and the technical stuff. Only one band leader has said he wants a rehearsal before we resume gigs, and that's for him not the rest of us. I'll get the usual phone call from the others asking, "Can you do the gig", followed by, "See you there".
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How can two versions of the same bass be *that* different?
chris_b replied to 40hz's topic in Bass Guitars
I must have fallen on my feet with my Sadowsky Metro Jazz. I’ve tried several since an mine sounds more articulated, fuller and warmer. Even better than an NYC that I tried at GuitarGuitar. IMO with the standard manufacturing processes in all components these days, I would expect basses from the same ranges to sound more similar than different. The only significant variance with others from the same range and factory is in the wood. So the wood does seem to have an effect on the tone. -
OK, I’ll bite. IMO Barefaced cabs are better designed than your average cabs. Is Trickfish an average cab? I don’t know, like most of us, I’ve never heard one. Eminence provide drivers to BF’s spec, the cabs are tuned exactly to those drivers. The bracing exceeds anything found in other cabs. They are light, loud and have a great tone. Others might have different views, but I have a list of cabs longer than my arm that I have used in the last 20 years and BF are in the top 2.
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You select the carrier through their web site, so, as far as I know you only "end up" with the company you selected.
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Some VERY good news at last - live music back by the Spring?
chris_b replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
Don't hold your breath. They are currently investigating a new variant in Liverpool, which might not be affected by the vaccines. -
I've used Interparcel and Fedex several times and, so far (crosses fingers), never had a problem.
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Some VERY good news at last - live music back by the Spring?
chris_b replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
If you stagger the closing times you create a tidal wave of everyone from shutdown area #1 heading for a few more beers in shutdown area #2 etc. You're not going to get away from the bottle-neck which ever way you try to plan it. -
Some VERY good news at last - live music back by the Spring?
chris_b replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
July at the earliest, is my guess. -
Directing the band is a skill. I do a lot of deps and the gigs that go well are usually lead by a band leader who is good at communicating. I play with one guy who will change the song as he feels and it rarely goes wrong, because he is giving directions all the time. Never a dull moment. The shambolic gigs are usually those where the band leader is trying to direct the band by using a long stare and attempting thought transference.
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All you needed was an HPF to stop that excessive cone movement.
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OVERWATER PROGRESS III DELUXE 5 STRING NECK THROUGH £1200
chris_b replied to [email protected]'s topic in Basses For Sale
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I play one bass and have a backup. When I sell a bass it's because it has been replaced by something better or more appropriate.
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How/why do people allow their gear to get in a state?
chris_b replied to TheGreek's topic in General Discussion
I know someone who caught Covid off a food delivery from Ocado. We wash or wipe down everything that comes into the house, or if we can't do that, put it away on a shelf for a week. -
How/why do people allow their gear to get in a state?
chris_b replied to TheGreek's topic in General Discussion
Imagine what the guy's house looks like!! He's probably turned his underpants inside out for the 5th week in a row. -
Paul Herman does servicing and repairs, so email him.
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Pearl Jam shuts down tribute act Pearl Jamm
chris_b replied to uk_lefty's topic in General Discussion
I guess it'll be the suits throwing the legal paper around, but if you lack the brain power to come up with a unique name and instead chose a name that is the exactly same as the original when spoken, you deserve all the trouble you get. -
Suggestions for home practice and playing pleasure with great tone
chris_b replied to Jaybeevee's topic in Amps and Cabs
IMO for home use, these amps would sound excellent with a Barefaced One10. On a gig, get a second One10. For a combo, look out for an AER. -
Back then this might have been true, but not for a long time.
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I bought this. Cliff Bennett had one of the great soul bands playing the pubs and clubs at that time, along with Jimmy James, Geno Washington, Herbie Goins and Zoot Money. Happy days.
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These days the best 115 could easily be a 112. Seems like old stereo types are hard to kill off.