wateroftyne

[quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1382430136' post='2251915'] I have just been informed by a third party that [b]SGD pickups are now insolvent,[/b] the owner refuses to admit it and no longer responds to Emails. [/quote] Oof - sorry to hear it. I think the writing has been on the wall with SGD for a couple of years now.

[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1382433057' post='2251966'] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331049624454"]http://cgi.ebay.co.u...em=331049624454[/url] Hm, going on about how it hurts my neck doesn't sound like good marketing? I've got the later-style CV P and it's just dandy - or maybe I've just got a superstrong neck? -\ And aren't they nearer £300 than £400? [/quote] The seller probably has a back problem which means even 'average' weight basses cause pain and discomfort. But no - it's not good marketing. He could probably have worded it a bit better.

I've been thinking about this a bit more, and I suppose it's down to one's definition of 'knowing theory'. If need to write down the chords of a tune I'm playing, I could (but I generally don't have to). But mxylixololdioans and all that? I know nowt. When I'm playing a line, I'm playing it because it sounds right. Which, by happy coincidence, must also mean the theory behind it is solid.

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/220328-tks-engineering-cabs-new-website/"]Their new English website is live...[/url]

Just a test to make sure you're all paying attention

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1382375352' post='2251426'] they don't say what the actually are - I mean I guess the ones with 12 in the title are 12 inch drivers, and 15 15 inch and so on.... but I'm confused [/quote] That's the general gist of it. 112 = 1x12 115 = 1x15 212 = 2x12 1126 = 1x12+1x6.

Well done!

Hi all For anyone interested, [url="http://www.tks.se"]TKS Engineering[/url] have just relaunched the site in English, with details and specs of the new range: [url="http://www.tks.se"]www.tks.se[/url] If you don't know anything about them, [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/212014-tks-engineering-cabs-new-to-the-uk/"]here's my experience[/url]. As the happy owner of a pair of 1x12's, I *really* want a 2x12.... just for the fun of it.

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1382297246' post='2250372'] Indeed, that was my point, which is why i said your answer was an interesting one, I've seen some of your vids and consider you to be a very natural, good bass player. And I also think if you were aware of the theory (I'm not saying you aren't btw) behind what you were playing you'd remain those things. Knowing the theory would not take anything away from you as a player... It might however enhance certain areas, and we all could use a little enhancement huh I think most instinctive musicians just forget rules and just play music when in the moment, but the theory still exists. [/quote] Thank you, Jake - you're very kind. Just to clarify - I'm not one of those people who thinks knowing theory is a bad thing...! No doubt spending time on the theory would enhance areas of my knowledge, but I honestly don't feel restricted as I am. Life being what it is you have to choose your battles, and there's other things I really need to focus my energies on at the moment. One day, maybe...

[quote name='norvegicusbass' timestamp='1382296965' post='2250365'] wateroftyne where in Newcastle are you? [/quote] Hello! Whitley Bay-ish.

[quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1382295182' post='2250310'] This is an interesting answer because I think it's what's true in most situations. 2. If you are playing things from your own musical imagination there is theory that expresses it in a written communicable form [i]Whether you like it or not fellas. [/i]Just because you are not thinking in theoretical terms (which is perfectly fine) does not mean there is no theory at play. [/quote] Absolutely. Of course there's theory behind it - I'm just not thinking of it from a theoretical standpoint.

The last thing I'm thinking of when I'm writing lines is the theory - I'm playing what I hear in my head.

[quote name='Lord Sausage' timestamp='1382204847' post='2249326'] Have you noticed what the common denominator is?! [/quote] Yip - people arguing about stuff on the internet.

Let's keep it civil, y'all... Thank you.

Why did she do that when she's got backing vocalists there who would have sounded far better singing the harmony?

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1382137907' post='2248687'] Passenger (whingey solo artist, we play with loads of people like this unfortunately)[/quote] Fingernails down a blackboard time. Hideous. Andy you're right - there's a load of people around peddling this nonsense. Sing in your own voice, fer cryin' out loud. It's like listening to an impressionist.

I imagine this one would have been a bit of a challenge... No problem for the Doc, though! Beautiful.

That's more like it! Cheers, Clarky. Love the ATQR clip :-)

These are new to me - never come across 'em before. I've just had a listen to the videos on the site, but they sound a bit anaemic - does anyone have some better examples I can listen to?

Here's The Garden from the DVD: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/rush-debut-dvd-from-string-heavy-clockwork-angels-tour-premiere-20131017 I wish Alex would stop pretending to sing....

Challenge accepted It's out on loan at the mo - when I get it back I'll have a shot and report back.

[quote name='eude' timestamp='1382014084' post='2246677'] Just listened to your demo a few pages back there again, and the Jazz Bass tone you have is wonderful, just enough grit and high end to bring out aggression without being harsh. I actually think I could live without a tweeter these days. You may have already been asked this, but can you notice much difference between the Ceramic and Neo versions if you've managed to AB them? Eude [/quote] That's one of the great things about them - clear in an upper-mid kind-of way. Ceramic vs. neo - difficult to tell. I've used the single neo 12 quite a few times, but it's always been with PA support. I'd need to use them at a backline-only gig to tell, really...

[quote name='such' timestamp='1382004943' post='2246539'] ok, I have to ask this: anyone has an idea how would two 112's compare to, say, two Aguilar SL112's in everyday life? Like, small rock/jazz/funk gigs? [/quote] FWIW, my 112's would absolutely own a small rock/jazz/funk gig with regards to volume and headroom. To be honest, a single cab would probably suffice. I have absolutely no experience with the Aggie SL's, so I can't comment on them.