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[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1337699069' post='1664141'] Is that a selector switch, then? Or the guitar equivalent of a third nipple? [/quote] Both? Pretty sure that's the switch up there - trying to imagine how the hell I'd reach that mid-song. Wait, I've cracked it - by not playing such a hideous mess of a guitar!
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Grille pops off the front, speaker is screwed into the front baffle and all comes off that way. Good luck!
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This is awful - at least you can take some small solace in the fact that an instrument so unique should be easily identifiable. Here's hoping for its safe and prompt return.
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I charge 40p/mile for fuel as part of booking out my band bus for anything out of the local area and find that just about covers it for a LWB Transit full of people and gear, although with the most recent price bumps I think I'm actually selling myself short now. In a car with just yourself I wouldn't expect it to cost anywhere near that, mind you.
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Interesting! I got this: Enthusiasm for music - 98% Musical perception - 99% Emotional connection - 93% Social creativity - 80% Musical curiosity - 99% [attachment=108026:Screen Shot 2012-05-15 at 17.05.52.png] Bit miffed with some of my results on the rhythm tapping section, I must have slipped into tapping whatever subdivisions grooved the nicest instead of just sticking to the tempo Be interesting to see what the findings are at the end of it all!
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[quote name='3V17C' timestamp='1336996296' post='1653630'] We did a 2 hour radio session the other night and they were just left outside in the van by themselves with instructions to text if they needed anything. Certainly not something I'd do with my own daughter. [/quote] That is a frankly terrifying level of ignorange/naivety/stupidty/neglect (delete as appropriate). I've been a step parent for three years-ish and recently became a 'proper' parent for the first time - I won't leave our 7 year old in the van while I run in the shop for five minutes. This is a stunning lapse in parental responsibility - do these people think they're still teenagers living out their rockstar dreams? I have taken the missus and kids away for the weekend when we've played a (small, family-friendly) festival and it was great. They loved the adventure of camping out, the festival atmosphere and the many distractions, and they were fussed over and looked after by my bandmates and the various partners and friends that had come along. That kind of thing is great, and the kids loved being made part of the whole experience - coming backstage and helping set our gear up, and getting in the photo pit with their cameras. The world of slogging it out in a Transit van from one dingy club gig to the next is totally different and a wholly inappropriate environment for kids that young to be left unattended. Sounds like these guys have got their priorities all wrong, and I'd be concerned about how long the band can continue while they are essentially neglecting/ignoring the needs of their young'uns to fulfil their own dreams. I still make music, and still hope to make it a career or at least a large part of my life (as do many of us on here who have families) but the well being and stability of the kids surely has to come first? Madness. I'd be looking for my next move if I were you, doesn't sound like something that will last, or that I would want to be involved with in the long term.
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[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1336933444' post='1652943'] I agree. Whoever is in the storage compartments of your house should be sufficiently compact as to not take up too much room. [/quote] Love it!
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I only came on here tonight to sell things and you go waving Telecasters under my nose! You don't want a Boss ME-50B do you -
Hi guys, Got this cracking Boss multi sitting around going to waste here so time to move it on - got it to dabble but I'm not a big effects user on bass so it's gathering dust in my back room after being plugged in for a mess round a handful of times. Has a tuner, comp/limiter and master EQ as well as the three switchable effects sections - filter/tone, drive/synth and delay/mod. Wide range of sounds covering all the bases from subtle to way out crazy and has an assignable expression pedal that can control various effect parameters, be a wah or whammy pedal or act as a volume pedal (volume mode is always switchable with a toe-push). The unit can work like a set of stomp boxes or with full patch recall and also has aux in and headphone out so handy as a practice tool. As for condition, it's operationally sound with all buttons, switches and jacks working fine. It came to me unboxed and without a PSU. I've never gigged it but the previous owner had it out on tour so it's not in perfect nick. There's some scuffs and scratches to the bottom and edges of the unit and two controls have lost their knobs. There was day-glo gaffa tape stuck to the pedals when I received it (presumably for visibility on stage) which I have removed and cleaned as best I can but there's still some residue visible. Given that these retail at over £200 brand new I'm looking for [b]around[/b] [s][b]£100 [/b][/s][b]£90 + P&P[/b] or collected from Liverpool area. I've got a suitable box and packing material to send it in so postage will be at cost for Royal Mail standard delivery (or whatever service you wish to pay for). I'd also be interested in trades (with cash adjustment where appropriate) for: Pedal Tuner (TU-2/Pitchblack/DT-10 or similar) Reverb pedal Digitech Whammy IV Other guitar pedals - open to offers Small guitar cab (Harley Benton G212 Vintage, Marshall 1936 or similar) Would also consider other bits of guitar/bass/PA gear so if you've got something useful/interesting make me an offer, never know if it's something I'll need! Any questions feel free to drop me a PM or reply in the thread! Cheers, Mike [attachment=107782:2012-02-06 13.41.46.jpg] [attachment=107783:2012-02-06 13.42.26.jpg] [attachment=107784:2012-02-06 13.42.32.jpg] [attachment=107785:2012-02-06 13.42.40.jpg] [attachment=107786:2012-02-06 13.44.08.jpg] [attachment=107787:2012-02-06 13.44.16.jpg] -
I'll second that - I'm a member over at TDPRI and its the second most useful, friendly forum I've found after BC. Lots of expertise there, and many of my Google searches for non-Tele related guitar questions land me back there anyway, so its my first port of call for 6-string knowledge these days. Somebody on there will surely be able to help you out!
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I'm another cheapskate with a little Behringer (1002) that has served me well for years now. I use it for monitoring from my computer recording setup at home (happily runs my powered speakers and lets me set up a rudimentary headphone mix when tracking solo performers) and I've also used it to run small PA systems for acoustic gigs or vocal-only PA setups, and to run samples/click tracks when incorporating electronics into live shows. It's short on features but for basic routing of a few input signals it does the job great, and mines bounced from studio to home, practice room and stage without the slightest hint of anything ever going wrong. Bit of a swiss army knife and has well earned the relatively low price I paid for it some years ago.
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[quote name='D.I. Joe' timestamp='1336409685' post='1645224'] Thanks for the suggestions guys, the M9 looks quite interesting. Do you know whether anybody makes a Multi-FX which doesn't feature amp modelling and distortions? I'm only considering a multi-fx to cover filter/synth/compression/chorus/modulation etc etc [/quote] The M series doesn't feature amp modelling and is designed to be used into a real amp, whereas the Pod stuff has the modellers. I think the M9 is probably the closest thing to what you are looking for. Although it does have distortion effects, there's enough other stuff going on that you can ignore the stuff you don't need and just program patches of what works in your setup.
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I used to have a similar situation with an Ampeg SVT410 and 15 setup. Offloaded both cabs and replaced it with a single SVT610, worked much better!
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Who's got nice basses but gravitates towards a cheapy old friend?
mike257 replied to leschirons's topic in General Discussion
My Squier P is my go to bass when I'm playing at home, and gets a fair share of gig use too. Have spent so long playing it that it just feels like home! -
Can't believe "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is yet to make an appearance here!
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Saw one of the '21 Nights' shows at the O2 a few years back and it was a masterclass in combining great songwriting, musical virtuosity and showmanship - one of the best live music experiences I've ever had. The man is incredible.
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[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1335817314' post='1636593'] You wouldn't want to sell it though, anyway, back to the jazz, what pickups would people recommend? Apparently Tim modded these himself. [/quote] Word is that he rewound them himself, so hard to say what an off-the-shelf equivalent would be. He seems to be a compulsive gear-tinkerer, always sounds amazing though. If you're chasing his tone, I'd say the clean/dirty/filthy multiple amp setup would get you closer than pickup swapping though!
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It's a cracking pop record that tons of people know and like, don't see why you wouldn't throw it in a set. If any assumed status as a 'homosexual anthem' or the fact that the most well known rendition of it was sung by an outwardly gay bloke is putting anyone in your band off playing it then I wouldn't say the problem was in the audience.
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Where might I buy a Badass 2 chrome slotted saddle bridge?
mike257 replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
I'm pretty sure I only paid £35 for my brand new BadAss 2 about three years ago. Good bridge but those prices are insane. I've got a Gotoh 201 on another bass, just as solid as the BA2 and I'm sure they're a lot cheaper than the current BA prices. -
Mine (natural/black/maple 3eq) is a keeper for life. Used to have a second one (2005 Ltd Ed) that I miss like crazy too. Not the mist versatile bass I own but it just sounds massive. Mine is set up with action you can drive a bus under so I can really dig in and it just growls! Don't understand why they're not more popular.
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I've always used my electric bass with a DI or small amp when backing acoustic players. If you've got something mellow sounding with flats on that might help it sit in a little better too.
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You can get battery clip adapters to connect battery-only pedals to your 9v supply, would only set you back a couple of quid. Another PSU option is the Johnny Shredfreak - its the exact same unit as the bigger Diago supply with a different brand name stuck on, and costs under £20. I use one to run 9 pedals on a guitar board with no issues so would cover your needs and leave room to grow.
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[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1334135755' post='1611259'] Joyo also has a tuner out that looks a lot like teh Korg Pitchblack, which I have and like a lot... for £30. If it's anything like the Pitchblack that's a great price. [/quote] On my shopping list that one, I've heard decent feedback on other forums about it and I need something to stop me shuffling my TU-2 back and forth between my guitar and bass boards! All the Joyo stuff I've heard has been great, could quite happily build a board out of just that!
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I've recently got one for my guitar board. Home use only so far but first impressions have been good, and a steal at the price. Also picked up the Joyo delay pedal, that's a great sounding piece of budget kit too.
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If you're canny you might get a used Sandberg for around that. If I had to pick one versatile 'swiss army bass' to cover a range of stuff, my JM4 would be a shoe-in for the job. Well worth holding out for one if you can! A Precision has 'that' sound that just sits in most mixes, but I've played all kinds of genres/styles with the JM and its never let me down.