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I like the reference to "an original 60s Fender - made in Japan!" Er?!?!
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It's the ultimate rig, isn't it? Ampeg do a video on how to transport it, but much like the Daleks, in the video Ampeg don't appear to do stairs!
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I finally saw them this year in Bath, having been a fan since I was a kid in the early 80s. That gig is all the more poignant now. RIP Pete.
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In a drunken youthful, um, tantrum back in the early 90s following a bad gig, my guitarist snapped his Les Paul in half and pushed it through a lighting rig. The other guitarist demonstrated a similar level of Pete Townsend frustration. I, however, seeing what was going on, twirled my Precision around a few times and then bounced it on the floor a few times whilst kicking it. Don't think rock 'n' roll cool, it was Kevin the teenager! The guitarist got the Les Paul repaired for a cheap bottle of whisky. I broke the corner of the nut and wound up having to go to the bank of Mummy and Daddy to bail me out. With the setup, it cost 4 times what the guitarist paid for that whisky. I think it might have been the day I started to grow up.
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I play in a three piece rockabilly / rock 'n' roll band; we practice at the drummer's work & I bought one to keep there. It sounded amazing in the shop. In rehearsal with the drums I have to turn it up to the point it begins to distort a bit but then most people wouldn't be buying one to keep up with a drummer. It looks cool and practice tones are great. I don't like the DC adapter but that's just because a kettle lead seems more solid. It's smaller but double the volume of my home practice amp. I'd recommend people trying one but I wouldn't think it is for all tastes.
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I think the Thomann stuff is much better than the Gear4Music stuff and a lot of the stuff on EBay etc. I had a cheapy Chinese plywood job and upgraded to the midrange Thomann Czech blonde bass which was a real step up. It's more than good enough for me. I'm sure that the entry level stuff will be equally fine from what I have read.
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I've owned a couple and I've found whatever you get, stick flats on it - you loose volume but gain tone.
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Solo artists who outshone their original band
Cat Burrito replied to EliasMooseblaster's topic in General Discussion
Geri Halliwell? -
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It was indeed, as was the Ampeg after that. You've got a good memory.
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Retired ** Fender Precision Special 79/80 **
Cat Burrito replied to KUSKU's topic in Basses For Sale
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Every time I have had a flightcase I've always placed the cab on top of it. It's never vibrated off or been unsteady and if anything sounds better (perhaps because I can hear it better at that angle I've not needed to drive it so hard). The only reason why I don't now is because my osteopath suggested that at my age I should probably be using lightweight gear and stop trying to be a hero!
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Rock on was one of the first ever songs that I remember and my Mum telling me David Essex was cool was one of my earliest introductions to music.
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I must confess I went back to the Boss TU-2 simply because every player I work with has one but I see Boss now do a TU-3s which is smaller. TC Electronic's Polytune 2 was a very worthy bit of kit when I had that.
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The unexplainable stupidity of being a bass player
Cat Burrito replied to la bam's topic in Amps and Cabs
I've just gone the other way from a massive Ampeg rig to a little Aguilar cab. I thought I had another 10yrs in me of lugging heavy cool kit but the change was all on the advice of my osteopath. I had no idea she knew so much about the headroom vs portability debate! -
What do audiences really want from the bass player?
Cat Burrito replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
When it comes to bass, I'm reminded of this, as a wise man once said; -
Would you do that to a Rickenbacker?
Cat Burrito replied to prowla's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
None that I can see. I paid around that for mine (ruby red) and I added the zero mod thumb rest (but correctly!) I do get why some players might want it in that position and second hand markets aside, we sometimes forget that if it's your instrument, you do what the hell you like with it! -
I've gone from a 2 cab Ampeg rig to just an Aguilar DB112 and been very happy with the results. I also play with the loudest guitarist and loudest drummer on the planet with no issues keeping up. The Chocolate Thunder tolex is also very appealing.
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9 years cancer free today! Rock on!
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When I had some on an old P-bass of mine the nut had to be re-cut because the E was so thick. I loved the sound but definitely a pro setup required (I appreciate others may have the ability but I didn't and indeed still don't).
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BRISTOL!!! The Creedence Clearwater Revival Revival is coming to your town THIS Saturday. Live at the Kingsdown Vaults from 9pm. The Campaign for Real Rock continues...
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I vary my basses and style across the 3 or 4 different bands / projects I play with so I officially love my set up x4!
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^^^This^^^ - I sound like me when I play, whatever the backline. For old school tone play up near the neck without a pick and roll back the tone using flats. I have basses with rounds and play with a pick when it suits but if I want to sound Motown / Stax-y I do the former. And flats with a pick get that wonderful clipped 60s tone too. If you do want the old school tone, a bigger speaker like a 1x15 will get you closer but as said it's more how you play. I really don't think there is anything wrong with your rig.
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L.S.D. - Lead Singer Disease.
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I've been using the PF50t since I first heard of it, a few months after it was released. It's hands down my favourite head that I have ever owned and it keeps up ALWAYS across the 4 bands I play with. I've owned everything from practice amps to vintage heads to class D and loads more - this wins hands down. I hope the 20T is great too.
