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I know I'm revisiting a question that has been asked here a few times back in the day so apologies for that, I thought I resurrect it as it has been bugging me a lot recently. I remember reading quite a few threads in which individual bassists suggest that maple boards sound brighter than rosewood boards, but in which this theory was rejected by clearly quite knowledgable individuals on numerous bases, for example that the string vibrates against the fret and not the board etc. So for many years I've assumed that there is no de facto difference in tone between the two woods on a fretted bass and this seems to be reflected in what I've heard from a few luthiers and techs. So if this is the case, why is it that all other things being equal, maple boards always sound brighter to my ears, am I projecting it?
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Technical issues and can't play the gig... ever happened to you?
Beedster replied to CamdenRob's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1429206206' post='2749277'] Yes, back in the day when having live drumming was seen as old-hat. Our electronic replacement lost its memory and we had no way of sorting it out. Personally embarrassing for me as I'd gone to great lengths to ensure a good crowd. 'Real' drummers have their faults and will also forget things to a certain extent, but generally not so badly as to be unable to play at all! Put me right off using programmed beats or backing tracks or click tracks or any of that mularkey to this day. I say if you can't play it live then don't do it! [/quote] Sounds like that drum machine was at the wrong gig? -
Technical issues and can't play the gig... ever happened to you?
Beedster replied to CamdenRob's topic in General Discussion
I always take a spare bass and a spare head (small 2u unit to cover for any Ampeg tubes that might go pop) to all gigs, sometimes if there's room a spare cab also. These days you can get decent amps that will sit happily in the pocket of your gig bag so there's no excuse for not having a spare other than not wanting to spend the cash on one, which is fair enough as long as you're happy to leave the band bassless in the rare but still possible scenario in which your amp fails Only time I had a major amp failure at a gig was when I forget I was using a shorter than usual cable and managed to pull the head off a stack in the sound check.... -
Is 'oomph' ever going to be reliably associated with the Minimark, whatever size speaker? I've owned both but not at the same time, and I wouldn't say there's much in it. Also as far as I know the new models are not Italian which may be/become a factor over time
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FS/FT - 1991 Stingray with Status graphite neck SOLD
Beedster replied to Me And My Bass's topic in Basses For Sale
I've been a member her a while, and was a member in former incarnations. From time to time, and certainly recently there have been mutterings about this forum not being what it used to be (I myself have muttered), and some old members have moved on as the result. These days I tend to just think to myself 'Beedster, it's just the cycle of life, everything seems to change, but things just tend to stay the same anyway. BC is still what it's always been" Then I came to this thread today, and my views have changed. The fact that this bass has survived unsold for over 1 month indicates one thing and one thing only. There is something seriously wrong with Basschat these days -
SOLD!!! WARMOTH Precision (Telecaster) Bass SOLD!!!
Beedster replied to thebrig's topic in Basses For Sale
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Warwick 6 string Streamer Stage 1 flamed maple natural
Beedster replied to LiamCt's topic in Basses For Sale
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Fender Custom Shop - new additions to 2015 range
Beedster replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428613079' post='2743154'] I'd love that beer mate. But you're not having my Modulus Flea and I'm not doing time for robbery to get the 55 back [/quote] Mmm, Modulus Flea ...... -
Fender Custom Shop - new additions to 2015 range
Beedster replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428612764' post='2743146'] Content is a word I've been using a lot recently these days, it's not a bad place too be is it? [/quote] Agreed, hope all's well mate, we must have that beer some day, although I've no doubt basses/cash would change hands at the same time! Chris -
Fender Precision 1966 Hybrid Slab Masterbuilt Todd Krause
Beedster replied to senmen's topic in Basses For Sale
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Fender Custom Shop - new additions to 2015 range
Beedster replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428611463' post='2743114'] ....grrrr....thanks for the reminder pal, that 55 Relic is insanely good. Glad you're loving it What's the other one? [/quote] Yes, the '55 is something else. Other Precision is a Pino. '55 with rounds, Pino with flats, Ampeg B-15 for recording/small gigs, V4-B for bigger gigs. 4001FL for some variety. I find myself curiously content -
Fender Custom Shop - new additions to 2015 range
Beedster replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1428596713' post='2742879'] Fender are just coming out with daft stuff these days. I'm sick of waiting for a decent PJ with blocks, so I've ordered a custom build from Maruszczyk for MIM money. [/quote] FSC have made some 'customer demand' instruments recently, for example the 2012 (I think) Precision Pro (Oly White, P/J, rosewood neck with blocks), Reggie Hamilton Sig (again P/J with blocks). I'd guess these instruments simply didn't sell sufficiently well or they'd have made more of them (perhaps there's some disparity between what sells well in the UK and what sells well in the US and other key Fender markets). They've also made some, to my eye, less attractive instruments, examples being the 2014 Pro instruments, the La Cabronita, and some of the recent masterbuild sig models. However, look at the FCS (or previous incarnation) history; since the early 80's it's been characterised by three strands; enhanced Ps and Js, high quality RIs of Ps and Js, and often poorly conceived 'innovations'. I don't see a whole lot of difference at present, in fact I think their current RIs are the best ever, up there with the early 80's Fullertons. OK, I'd never order a custom build from them, but I have two recent CS Precisions and they're both outstanding, as good as any pre-CBS I've owned. Of course, neither have blocks but I can live with that -
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Phil has just been over, played my Jaco fretless better than it's ever been played before (and fortunately just loud enough for the neighbours to think it was me), and following a very pleasant transaction will be hopefully doing the same for many years to come. Outstanding player and a great guy. Lovely to chat about the world in which he lives, which is the world in which I always fancied living had I the talent and devotion to practice. 100% recommended Chris
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FS: Fender Custom Shop Jaco relic/tribute **SOLD**
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1427824802' post='2734756'] I'd have thought either would be up to a gig volume wise and the only question would be which sound was preferable. [/quote]+1
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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427797221' post='2734271'] Did Beedster have one of these? [/quote] I've got one of the older reissues Sean, bloody lovely tone and loud as!
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[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1427797221' post='2734271'] Did Beedster have one of these? [/quote] I've got one of the older reissues Sean, bloodly lively tone and loud as!
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[quote name='bgmttt' timestamp='1427542453' post='2731553'] The buyer is just asking for price quoted in Euro, because GBP/EUR rate is very dynamic.... Nothing odd I think... [/quote] I think Andy might be suggesting that two apparently different members with different usernames are one and the same person. Happens all the time on eBay and it always amuses me how easy it is to spot if you take 5 minutes to check. And it wouldn't be the first time it's happened on BC either.....
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[quote name='bushneely' timestamp='1427489427' post='2731170'] Even a matching ashdown one?? [/quote] Well one might be tempted to say especially if it's an Ashdown one Only joking. The point is, as I suspect Steve was suggesting, that an extra cab might not only not solve your problem, but if the problem is lack of presence, an extra 1x15 could make it worse. In all but the loudest of bands or the worst of gear, a 4x10 driven by a 300w head should not be lacking grunt if EQ'd to the sound of the rest of the band. The only situations I've been in where this wasn't the case was when trying to get a really good clean dub tone, where perhaps you may need more watts and more cabs. I've actually gigged a 65w Ashdown combo with a relatively loud band (I know 'relatively' and 'loud' are rather subjective), and whilst it wouldn;t have been my first choice and I didn't rock the place with viscera melting thud, I, the band and the audience could still hear it.