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saw him years ago on the Zooma tour. sensational player and decent bloke.
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TRADE ! Rare Status Vintage GP Artist : TRADE PENDING
leroydiamond replied to MELLOW's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='bottomfeed' timestamp='1344841736' post='1769825'] I agree with that ^^ I've had tinnitus for over 20 years now.... Molded ER15 for me.... on my second set of molds, (as you age, your ear canals change shape...) High frequencies are the main cause & prolonged exposure (Ear fatigue can set in after a couple of hours... So 4 hour rehearsals can be worse than a 1 hour gig! [i]....even at a lesser volume![/i]) When I first had my molds done, the specialist said. "The trouble with you musicians is you only show up for this when some damage has already been done...If you'd come sooner, you'd have a good chance of maintaining perfect hearing" It's something that should be taken very seriously... Spending £150 on protecting your ears is far more important than spending £150 on that boutique drive pedal! [/quote] +1!!!!
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sorry the new album sucks
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This looks like a beaut. If I did not already own a sadowsky, I would jump for this. -
very unusual that the newer sadowsky presented with neck stability issues. I have played this bass and I am sure whoever gets this one will be happy with their purchase. Remember the customer service offered by Sadowsky is simply the best and this adds value to the instrument. I had my neck reshape completed with little fuss and to my specifications. It is overall the best bass i have ever played and a keeper.
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[quote name='paulie' timestamp='1344332106' post='1762793'] This Sadowsky used to belong to me and let me just say the following : Current Sadowsky's do not compare the earlier models. Im not saying one is better or worse but the modern Sadowsky has a number of differences that I just dont like, similar to the changes that CBS made to Fender. 1. Jordi's Sadowsky is extremely light, but its not chambered. Sadowsky currently chambers his instruments to get the weight down but back in the day he was getting choice lightweight ash etc to produce rediculously light but resonant instruments. 2. The neck on this bass is much slimmer in dept when compared to the modern version. A mate of mine played mine and ordered a brand new NYC Sadowsky and got it shipped directly. He found the neck profile to be so different to mine that he sent it back to be reshaped. 3. The neck heel has been reshaped. It has been contoured slightly and the neck plate is now gone (apart from vintage models) 4. The preamp now features a vintage tone control that I dont particularly like but thats a personal matter. So for me Jordi's Sadowsky is a nicer bass than the current models comming from Sadowsky. But as I say this is a presonal thing. I love the slimmer neck, the lightweight body and the straight forward bass/treble boost preamp. Also Jordi is a gentleman to deal with. I took a bass of his as part exchange against the Sadowsky. He actually shipped it to me along with the money transaction before I sent him my Sadowsky so that I could be happy with his bass first. Deal in confidence on a cracking bass. If I had my choice between a new Sadowsky (made to order) or this, I would chose this one! [/quote] +1 regarding the neck depth. After playing this Sadowsky when Paulie had it I ordered an NYC assuming the neck profile would be similar but had to send it back for a reshape as the newer Sadowsky's have a deeper neck profile. However unlike the earlier models, The newer Sadowskys have 2 graphite strips running through the neck which offer greater stability and together with a chunkier headstock, help to eliminate dead spots. I find the modern Sadowsky super resonant and for me the VTC increases the tonal pallet and is a good addition.
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[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1344527531' post='1766023'] Speaking as someone basing their entire knowledge of this subject on Google... ! ... from what I've read the benefit of more expensive (£100+) earplugs over cheaper ones (£10) isn't primarily about offering better protection for your ears - it's about offering a better quality of sound. I could be very wrong here, but that's what the reviews I'm reading seem to suggest - that you can protect your ears cheaply (cotton wool being the bargain basement option!), but if you want to do so AND maintain clarity across the frequency spectrum, then you need to spend some money. At least that's why I opted for cheaper E20s - if I've got this wrong then happy to be corrected. [/quote] Essentially you are correct. But I am assuming that the majority of contributors to this forum are bass players who will require clarity across the frequency spectrum, which is crucial in being able to deliver a quality performance on ones instrument. If you use quality gear the last thing you need is ear protection that offers less than this. There is no point in spending money on a good instrument and back line unless you can hear it as clearly as possible without damaging one's hearing. So as you say ,the more expensive option delivers a better quality of sound and surely this is what musicians should be seeking. you get what you pay for. I was using universal fit Er 20's, but despite this I developed Tinnitus and hearing loss. After being examined by an Audiologist I was informed that my ear canals were too narrow for universal plugs to be effective so moved on to moulded plugs and the difference is day and night both in levels of protection and clarity
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Anyone that considers £150 too much for custom made plugs which offer the very best protection,is mistaken. Just ask anybody that suffers from tinnitus as a result of overexposure to loud volumes.
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[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1344430884' post='1764324'] ^ I've just ordered a pair of these. Reviews suggest they're good for the money and ideal for occasional giggers like me. [/quote] A waste of money. Each ear canal is unique in shape therefore generic plugs, which suggests a one jacket fits all scenario,simply is not credible, even for occasional gigging. A short sharp exposure to the crack of a snare drum or a thunderous bass rig is all that is required to cause permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus. Once the damage is done thats it. There is no going back. nothing makes sense other than to invest in quality moulded plugs
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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I am a big muse fan but a good Hi Fi system reveals alot of compression in the final mix of their albums. Great tunes but the sound quality is poor and lacks dynamics IMO [/font][/color]
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[quote name='ras52' timestamp='1343072256' post='1744872'] The deal is, it's hard to ignore, and the OP doesn't want to be distracted by it. He didn't start banging the "tab is evil" drum, he just wanted some advice on how to get rid of the distraction. [/quote] Not sure how to get rid of the distraction (For those that are distracted) but it seems like its quite common for Tab to lie underneath the score and I cannot see this changing any time soon
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[quote name='paulconnolly' timestamp='1343076613' post='1744973'] Hi Joel and welcome. Going a little off kilter here but how about an article on hearing protection, dedicated ear plugs etc... As well as promoting bass playing and extolling the virtues of players and kit, a little social responsibility on how to protect our hearing would be interesting - once it's gone it's gone man Also perhaps the mag could acknowledge Bass Chat for all the great ideas for future issues [/quote] Have to agree. many musicians have developed hearing problems and for me the most important piece of kit for a bass player is quality moulded ear plugs. Screw strings , boutique basses and high powered amplification. They are designed to give you a tone to die for, but in the process may damage your hearing. So IMO they are only of any value when used in the proper context and that means protecting ones hearing
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Whats the deal here? if you don't like tab just ignore it. I like tab, so use I use it. Different horses for different courses I guess.
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[quote name='JD1' timestamp='1342856337' post='1741854'] I've tried Elixirs and EB coated (in fact all coated strings). My experience is Elixirs last longer than all the others. Not expensive when you consider how long they last. [/quote] +1
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Given that it is unlikely that I will be making an appearance in Madison Square Gardens anytime soon I continue to use my Sadowsky NYC jazz bass. It would cost around £3000 new.
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[quote name='derrenleepoole' timestamp='1341932161' post='1726418'] No. For the simple reason I have a DI box for such things should the worse happen. Also, what happens when your back up also fails, take one for that too? That of course is being pedantic . I suppose if you're in a band that does well paid gigs with loads of gigs and you have a van etc, then it's certainly worth it if it gives you peace of mind. But for a pub band, then no. [/quote] Disagree. I play in a pub band that gets well paid and a back up is an absolute necessity.
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Forget cheap earplugs. Moulded is the only way to go.
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Markbass disappointment..............ok, but not great.
leroydiamond replied to EmmettC's topic in Amps and Cabs
using a markbass f500 amp with 2 traveller cabs and I love the sound. Have had the rig for several years and totally reliable. IMO there are so many available possible combinations of markbass amps and cabs that they have lots to offer regardless of the style of music being played -
Sadowsky! Lovely!!
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whats the weight please?
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Anyone know what the difference is between a 2011 & 2012 Fender Jazz?
leroydiamond replied to molan's topic in Bass Guitars
Whatever about the pickups I hope the quality of the instruments have improved. I laid my hands on a new fender jazz in 2010 and the finishing on the frets was deplorable. The fret ends were protruding past the edge of the neck making it pretty much impossible to play -
whats the weight of the bass?
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What Bass do you swear buy? Any thoughts on Sandberg?
leroydiamond replied to bassickman's topic in Bass Guitars
Sadowsky NYC jazz bass does the trick for me. -
[quote name='Opticaleye' timestamp='1338680870' post='1678096'] Not hardwired. The tubes are in sockets. I can't stress enough that this head sounds unlike the Little Mark series and has much more in common with all-tube heads IMO. I've not tried the TTE with Traveller cabs but I don't get the feeling that it would be that fussy about cabs. I've tried it with my Markbass Club 121's and also an Ampeg 410hlf and it sounded great with both. [/quote] Thats good information. Feel the build up of GAS on this one.