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Brian Wilson using the tugbar
EssentialTension replied to EssentialTension's topic in General Discussion
... and Leo shows how it's done ... -
Brian Wilson using the tugbar
EssentialTension replied to EssentialTension's topic in General Discussion
... and here's another one ... -
I've got 64s in my Squier CV 60s Jazz. They sound great.
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Charles Mingus - 6 degrees of separation
EssentialTension replied to Bilbo's topic in General Discussion
The best I could manage was 16 steps so I won't bore you with them. -
[quote name='Beedster' post='856843' date='Jun 4 2010, 08:57 AM']Yep, and I now have two Dave![/quote] Good, please let me know when you are selling one.
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I don't have twins but I used to be in a band with a guitarist who had quintuplets. Five white Stratocasters with white scratchplates - one tuned regular and four different open tunings. He had a litle sticker on the upper horn of each to remind him which was which.
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Playing bass wearing black silk gloves - for BETTER TONE
EssentialTension replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='silddx' post='855564' date='Jun 2 2010, 11:50 PM']You're kidding right? The are the coolest, sexiest thing out! I've added a recording I just did to see if you can tell the difference .. Gloves or no Gloves, in the OP.[/quote] It was either the first half or the second half. Other than that I couldn't tell. -
Recommendations for a passive P/J bass wanted
EssentialTension replied to alhbass's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='paul h' post='818852' date='Apr 26 2010, 08:23 AM']Tony Franklin fretted. WoT had the fretless version for a very brief time I believe.[/quote] That'll be the one that is now all mine. -
Playing bass wearing black silk gloves - for BETTER TONE
EssentialTension replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Prosebass' post='855549' date='Jun 2 2010, 11:31 PM']Are you on glue ? [/quote] No, Nigel's in good company: [quote]A few other things you may consider taking along with you to gigs are: a flashlight for working in the dark, sandpaper (coarse and fine grit), extra screws, pick holders that attach to your guitar, an amplifier cover, [b]and if you're a bassist, a pair of thin gloves (many bass players have told me its easier to play with gloves on)[/b]. [url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/the_guide_to/the_guide_to_guitarists_toolbox.html"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/columns/the...ts_toolbox.html[/url][/quote] Although, it seems not everyone agrees: [quote]Valos_Atreide : Good article.. did not know that about thing gloves for bass.. Ill have to give that a shot. Smashing Aztec : yeah i'll have to try the glove thing too - does any one know any good kinds of glove for playing bass? if so please tell me ithilien046 : dont get gloves for playing bass, just build up better callouses, which you can do by playing more often. sure, the idea of using gloves to make it hurt your fingers less is a logical idea, but you can't get the same kind of nuances with gloves that you can with your fingers. just my opinion[/quote] -
Got it. Just need an iPhone now.
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Are old amps louder or are bands playing louder nowadays?
EssentialTension replied to ironside1966's topic in Amps and Cabs
Back then I was usually playing with 100-200 watts of valve power through four or eight 12" speakers. It was loud and the sound quality was poor. These days I'm more likely to be using 300-500 watts of solid state or perhaps valve front end through one or two 12" or 15" speakers. It's still loud but the sound quality is no longer poor. My ears hurt much much less. -
Playing bass wearing black silk gloves - for BETTER TONE
EssentialTension replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
Nice gloves though. -
Playing bass wearing black silk gloves - for BETTER TONE
EssentialTension replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='silddx' post='855496' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:34 PM']Etienne wears them because he has massively acidic sweat and he kills his strings within the first three numbers of a set[/quote] Man, that's evil sweat. What happens to people who have sex with him in the summer months? -
[quote name='Albi' post='855487' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:22 PM']The Johnston was available in Europe The Fiesta Red is worldwide I think. Don't mind if the "Shaguar" is a UK exclusive, since I'll be studying at the ICMP up-comming year. (I'm from Belgium)[/quote] I'd sort of taken 'UK only' to mean, in effect, 'Europe and not US' rather than literally UK only. I'm guessing, but the Biffy Clyro signatures were perhaps Europe only because Biffy Clyro are not well-known in the US. That wouldn't apply to a Squier Jaguar; so I'd find it hard to believe that all those US sales would be thrown away. Anyway, we'll find out soon enough.
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[quote name='Jamesemt' post='855347' date='Jun 2 2010, 08:39 PM']Are you sure? He flogged me the active parts from his Precision Special as he said he was strictly a passive guy...[/quote] When I met up with Chris a few weeks ago he was definitely considering a P-retro. I don't know whether he actually got one.
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[quote name='Albi' post='855476' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:13 PM']Then why would a Fender rep. suggest such a thing?[/quote] Maybe he or she is not as up to speed on forthcoming product as he or she ought to be - or maybe some parts of Fender don't know what other parts are doing. Was the Fender rep quoted as saying 'might' be UK only - so maybe they just don't know, and are explaining away why they don't know. Who knows?
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[quote name='Albi' post='855470' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:08 PM']Were there other ones than? I know the James Johnston was a Western Europe exclusive, but that's the only domestic-related Squier I heard about...[/quote] That's the one I had in mind - and the Biffy Clyro guitarist's signature Strat, I believe. Are the fiesta red CV Precisions available in the US?
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Epiphone Zenith (formerly Triumph)
EssentialTension replied to EssentialTension's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='855469' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:08 PM']Soundclips sound really nice, especially the piezo sound. Still want the original Warwick Alien myself...[/quote] The piezo, especially, does sound nice. I'd like to hear the fretless with the La Bella Black Nylons. -
[quote name='Albi' post='855459' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:01 PM']Someone on TB said that a Fender rep. told him this might be an UK-exclusive Squier![/quote] It wouldn't be the first UK only.
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Clarky, it's got to be rosewood ... and change the pickup cover to black as well ... and is that a Badass? PS I am saving up for your Mesa 12" but I'm not holding out much hope just at the moment.
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Best value/lightweight/great tone combo
EssentialTension replied to Musicman20's topic in Amps and Cabs
[quote name='alexharvay' post='854581' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:43 AM']Selling your Mesa walkabout = madness.[/quote] +1. He'll regret it. -
[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='854599' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:53 AM']Now should I buy one when they come out or wait till the flood of sales on here?[/quote] I'd advise waiting.
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[quote]Hello, Thanks for your interest in the New Squire Jaguar Bass. It seems that some pre-release information has been leaked via the USA. Unfortunately we are unable to provided any release details as yet, these should be officially released within the next 3 weeks (including full specs and rrps). We currently believe the basses should be available to order from the end June with them arriving instores towards the end of July/Early August. Full details will be issued on the Squire website as well as details sent to you local Squire dealer. Kind Regards Bruce Coyle Fender GBI[/quote]
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[quote name='Johnston' post='854455' date='Jun 2 2010, 08:49 AM']But it wouldn't be the first time fender have photoshopped their own pictures. Remember the '51 reissue and the sting sig pictures that have been mentioned before.[/quote] I agree that it could be real, but I'm not convinced yet.