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Best gigbag-friendly mini amp as backup in case of main amp issues
Paul S replied to Clarky's topic in Amps and Cabs
I have an Elf and quite like it. But, in true Basschat fashion, I'd choose none of the stated options and put forward the Tecamp Puma. It wouldn't struggle and sounds glorious. They come up secondhand from time to time. -
Unpopular Musical Opinions: What are Yours?
Paul S replied to Mykesbass's topic in General Discussion
I feel exactly the same way. The outro solo in 'Spoonful', for example, is played with gusto - bridge pickup, feedback, beautifully aggressive attack and phrasing. It is almost like it is a different player to the one choosing 'tissue paper and comb' tone from the strat neck pickup neck he seemed to favour for the rest of his career. Same old dull licks recombined. Conspiracy Theory alert - it has just occurred to me - never mind Paul 'The Fab One' McCartney dying and being substituted, I reckon that happened to EC. He even looked totally different! -
Yes, totally and absolutely. I grew up listening to blues rock from the 60s/70s, it is almost part of my DNA. I've always wanted to play this sort of stuff but it was only since joining my current band have I found a guitarist who has the chops to carry it off. One down side is that it has kind of spoilt me for anything else. One of the reasons I stood down from the Bon Jovi Tribute band I was in was that, post blues/rock trio, my heart wasn't in it any more. Good as it was, I just wasn't getting that same connection.
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This, or something similar. Black Precision (in this case my JV Squier), maple neck, BWB scratchplate, passive, pickup on the aggressive side of vintage. 8lbs.
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A shrewed investment, for sure
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Typical. Someone posts a useful suggestion and every tries to make a Djokovic.
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The absolute worst one for me is perfectly titled 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' by Kylie Minogue. I hate the song, have never ever actively listened to it, but somehow it has infiltrated the corners of my brain and keeps making little sorties into my consciousness when I least expect it. na na na, na na nana na ARGHHHHH!!!!!😱
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It appears wood has little to no effect on tone.
Paul S replied to xgsjx's topic in General Discussion
This is an interesting vid. The chap progressively cuts bits off the body until he has approx 30% left to see how it affects sustain and tone. Obvs same wood, not different, but interesting nevertheless. -
They wrote one of my favourite love songs. 'Backseat Education'
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Check the handle before changing any bits. Seriously. My old Compact used to buzz annoyingly and I tracked it down to the handle vibrating.
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Epiphone Vintage Pro Thunderbird - how heavy? (edit - also Classic Pro?)
Paul S replied to Paul S's topic in Bass Guitars
Yes, I neglected to update this thread but managed to acquire, courtesy of @pst62 Pete one of the Classic Pro basses that weighs just 8lbs. Like you, I had a USA one and, like, you, would say this Epiphone stacks up nicely against it. Were I to change the headstock decal (which I won't) I would guarantee no-one would notice the difference. -
The only time I've been aware of someone using one is watching vids of The Knack playing My Sharona. Which doesn't add anything of value to the discussion but I thought I'd say it anyway 😊
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I had one of these. In fact I went to great lengths to get it as it was a particularly lightweight example. Absolutely fantastic basses that ooze quality. The tone from the single pickup is delightful. Fully open there is an almost Rickenbacker quality to it, roll it off and you are in vintage bass territory yet not Fendery. They look brilliant. i was very sad to let mine go but that sticky out flare of the slab body was just exactly where my forearm rests and I found it uncomfortable - but that is just me and my particular way of wearing and playing it. I'd say the price is fair, too. given the good honest condition. Most people would pay this or more for a Fender of the same vintage and this is as good/better than most I have tried. Anyone remotely interested should jump at this as they don't come around that often.
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I did this to a neck that had a back bow but truss rod not turning any more. Worked a treat, albeit a bit scary.
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FWIW (which in the context of discussion is precisely zero :)) I really like the Big Al bass shape. I'm a big fan of mid-20th century design and this looks very 'retro/50s/atomic' inspired to my eyes, although I am not sure the headstock matches particularly well. Black with maple neck looks great (of course, doesn't it always? :))
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This worked for me, too. Cheap and easy fix.
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Heavy bass? What's that? -> comfortable straps!
Paul S replied to mcnach's topic in General Discussion
I've ordered one of these Lekato straps, they do look good and it is half the prioce of the Marooschick ones I currently favour. Thanks for flagging them up! -
Peter Green, of course. Here an alternative recording of 'Need Your Love So Bad' with organ, not strings, extended solos and an end, not fade out. His voice is sublime.
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Well, heres a plan then....
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I'm going to be following this thread... great idea. Some great, great songs so far. Here is one of my favourites. Blue Jean Blues, the Jeff Healey cover of a ZZ Top song. ZZ Top's original is moody and understated but I love the solo in this version when it winds up around 2:35 in. Makes the hair stand up on my neck