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Cheers for all of the feedback a lot to think about. I have a practice tonight and we use the full rig set up in our studio so I am going to spend some time with it and see where the problem lies and what our drummer/engineer is having issues with. As some have mentioned, I dont want to go spending money or changing my amp if it is something that could be sorted all along by just properly EQ-ing on the desk. If it doesnt work tonight I will think about a solution like a DI box or switching the head (thanks shambo) but I need to properly see what the issue is tonight. I will let you know how we get on.
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Just to clarify the rig we are using is ours (well the drummers). It's a big rig, very powerful and he has spent a lot of money on it, but I dont think he has ever really thought about needing or buying DI boxes. He always used the DI out on his last bass players amp and the keys player always used his own crazy complex mini rig/desk system. We will always use this rig as we do weddings etc and I cant really ask him to fork out for a DI so I am going to sort it myself and it will be used at every gig so I think I should get something reasonable if I am spending money. If only I had not got so excited by a new shiny amp and thought about the features, oh well.... Interested in switching the 'jumper' though, currently googling that so thanks sk8.
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It's a real shame MarkBass didnt include a pre/post DI, monumental fail as far as I am concerned but it's my fault I should have checked rather than presumed it would have it. They have, of course, solved this problem with the LM3 from what I have read. Looked at a few good DI's and they seem to be around the ballpark figure of £100 (except for top stuff like the Avalon and RedDI) so just toying up whether to shift the head and change to a head with pre/post EQ. Just wondering if an external will give me a better signal to front of house though? I guess that unless you pay a fortune for a head the DI will just be basic and cheap to keep costs low. Im not pro (yet lol) so dont need a super duper DI but would like to get the best I can, especially as I am running active and passive basses.
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Cheers guys, just searching on here and getting info about DI boxes, its only been 5 minutes and I am already confused and have a headache....active/passive arguments etc
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So I did a gig on Friday, big place so the bass needed to go front of house. I have a MarkBass LMII with DI out and have used it a few times but never with big volume front of house. The engineer was my drummer (froim a different band) and is very experienced and has worked as a sound engineer so I trust his opinion and he generally knows his stuff. The issue basically was that the front of house sound from my MarkBass was shocking and I put this down to the fact that the DI is only post EQ and the EQ was set up for me onstage. My question is a three parter really 1. Do I sell the amp and get another with a better DI with pre/post switch? 2. Do I get a seperate DI/splitter 3. Will a 'outboard' DI be better quality than what amp manufacturers include in their heads? Any thoughts and ideas would be appreciated. NJE
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What was your most embarrassing moment at a gig?
NJE replied to duncbassgit's topic in General Discussion
Last friday has to be mine, the drummer came in with wrong drum beat and tempo for a song and after the whole band tried to limp through and play the intro it was very obvious it couldn't be done. I had to stop the band, show the drummer the riff to which he still got the beat and tempo wrong and then had to stop and start AGAIN! needless to say I looked a fool and had to pretty much count the drummer into songs from that point onwards. Never been so embarrassed at a gig. -
Nice looking bass, congrats! Christmas isnt too far away. I have to say I have just ben on the Maruszczyk website and some of teh Jazzes look incredible, really need to try one and the prices are crazy for what your getting and some great options too. Glad I popped in on this post.
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Auralex Great Gramma
NJE replied to NJE's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Postage will be approx £10 based on weight and size on the parcel force online quote. Happy to split the postage cost or accept close offers. -
For sale is my desperately under used, and almost immaculate and new, Auralex Great Gramma. I ended up getting one as a gift (long story) and it is a bit indulgent having one at the studio and one at home especially as I am very skint, so I am putting one up for sale. It still has its box and apart from a tiny bt of fluff from the 2-3 times I have used it at home it is perfect. This is the bigger pad so there is plenty of room for a 4x10 cab and it will take some hefty weight as well (my EBS isnt that light). It does what it says, brilliant for boomy stages and gives you a lot more clarity from your rig. Just seen them for £76 +postage on Dolphin Music so lets say £60. More than welcome to pickup from Cheltenham and happy to post but I will need to get a proper quote before I post as I recently posted a Wii Fit that cost a fortune to send. Will get some pictures up tomorrow if anyone needs to see it, I have good feedback on here so buy with confidence. Nathan
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You should have a look at jam tracks for bass, think they are on itunes and there is a website too. Good quality and good to just jam along to and make up your own lines. Also if you trying to find a specific tune my trick is go to youtube and type: name of song followed by "bass" found everthing I have needed that way. Some show you and break it down but most of the time its just as easy to watch someone play a tune.
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Wow, always wanted one of these, really nice modern take on a Jazz. I wish I had something fancier than a StingRay 5 to offer.....oh well.
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Open to offers BUMP
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I have the fiesta red precision and its not pink at all IMHO. If you get some really bright light on mine it looks a little paler but it is red. I love it and have had some really nice comments about it. Fretwork, build and general finish on mine is flawless, just incredible, In fact considerably better than my 2010 Fender USA Jazz. Its great to play, nice small frets and great sound, its also nice and light. I use it exclusively for my soul band and most of my pop band over my Stingray 5. They are superb basses, not just great for the money either, I have played worse basses at triple the price and more. The Jazz is also incredibly good, nice growl on the back pickup and a nice neck profile. Too thin for me though which is why I went for the precision (and because I wanted to look like Pino)
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Hello, I have a brand new M-Audio Midisport Uno 1-In/1-Out USB Bus-Powered MIDI Interface, still in sealed packaging. I bought it for a project that never took off and it has just been on my shelf since. M-Audio so you know it will be good. Link to M-audio Site: [url="http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html"]http://www.m-audio.c.../en_us/Uno.html[/url] Found it online for £35 with delivery, how about £25?
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Anyone have a NS Design upright for trade?
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cheers for the offer, nice basses but not for me, the only one i really liked was the contemporary J. good luck though.
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small bump, still nothing that really floats my boat. Having issues accessing messages so sorry if I havent replied, think the PC needs a software update.
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I know he is famously known for playing a P Bass with a J neck but seem to remember reading an interview years ago where he said the J neck was an accident and he actually wasnt that keen on it.
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wow thats a bit bonkers,a fake youtube site, how odd. Cheers for embedding it though, how do you do that?
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I found this on youtube, Beverley Knight doing Cuddly Toy soul style. What a stomper of a tune just played along about 8 times, put a massive smile on my face, what a voice, shame she has never got the credit she deserves. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjgF-9WryAg
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I will be really interested in trying one of these but I have to say that I am slightly dissapointed with the looks and power (unless this does produce some serious db from the wattage). It doesnt look that small either, bigger than a Markbass LM or a TC judging by the pictures. I am sure it will be superb and I am a massive EBS fanboy but just feel a little underwhelmed, 500w at 4ohm, a bit smaller and a bit of chrome like on the fafner and i would be queing for one.
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oh dear, I have been waiting for one of these to come up for sale, any pictures? would love to have a drool over it.
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A few PM's about trades but nothing really taken my breath away. Would consider 4 and 5 strings but need to have good string spacing and no natural finished necks, not a fan.
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NOT GREAT NEW BASS DAY - EBMM Ray HH Matching Headstock
NJE replied to Musicman20's topic in Bass Guitars
I really feel for you, there are no excuses for that kind of finish at that price. Actually at any price point that is not acceptable, I have recently aquired a CV Precision and the execution of finish and neck pockets ect is flawless. Sadly I cannot say the same of various mass produced American made basses costing four times as much. My Stingray V is very good but I have seen some shockers. I hope you get it resolved, sounded like a belter of a bass too, lovely colour choice. -
Just back from holiday so giving this a "what happened to basschat while I was away" BUMP.
