Sibob

I wouldn't go anywhere near an instrument that costs the same as a good set of strings! Si

Think I'm going to miss it this year now . I think it's only the 2nd I've missed in 10 years. Maybe I'll surprise you (and me!) and make it, but otherwise have a great time, and see you next year hopefully. Si

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1474281688' post='3136710'] ^ Or you could just buy a cable or adapters that convert from whatever you have to whatever you need. No reason why you can't hook up fancy monitors direct to an on-board sound card with a stereo 3.5mm to two mono 6.25mm jack cable. [/quote] Well yes quite, a severe oversight on my behalf lol. [quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1474283621' post='3136736'] It's an audiophile 2496 audio card... old but ok. It has stereo rca outs so I'm all good on that front. Thanks [/quote] Cool cool, although bear in mind that RCA is unbalanced, and so, depending on some other variables, can be a little noisy compared to balanced outputs (TRS/XLR etc) Si

How are you connecting the monitors to the computer? Are you using an interface? I ask because if you're using an interface, you'll obviously connect through the 2xmono outputs from the interface. If you are just using a simple built-in sound card, then you'll likely need to buy speakers that connect via 3.5mm If you need something that connects to 3.5mm, then you're largely reduced to fancy PC speakers. If you're connecting from an interface, then for my money, a set of KRK Rokit 5s would be perfect. That said, probably about £100 over budget, unless you find some used. Si

It's likely that they saved all their ash for natural finishes, sunburst and colours would likely have all been Alder. Si

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1474020969' post='3134977'] I'm starting to think both drive kits in one 1590xx enclosure... With a Deadpool coloured etch... [/quote] Less talk more action Si

Arrived yesterday (pretty quick!) Enclosure sent straight off for its design. Soldered the single SMD IC at work as have better gear there. Will try and find the time to do the rest soon Si

For me the wood is slightly difficult. It's either low grade ash, or high grade alder, as the figuring is kinda in between those. Someone with more wood knowledge will confirm. I'm edging toward Alder. They were thin poly finishes by then, not nitro, unless it's been refinished. Si

I really like the look of the older RD Artist basses, but just have no use for one really. I really like SG shaped basses, but again I don't have a band for it, and also Warwick and ESP/LTD do them better than Gibson Other than that, not fussed at all Si

That's a shame, would have been a good opportunity to learn some new songs and perhaps stretch yourself a bit No-one nails 'doodley bits' unless they sit and actually give them a try over a long period of time In any case, hope you find a band soon! Si p.s. I really don't get Rush.......I really try, but just can't

I think the main problem I have with restrictive free ones is that it doesn't encourage you to explore more options and learn. That's why I like Reaper for beginners, not fussy, but you can dig deeper if you want. That said, the output routing can get a bit confusing. But yeah, depends what you're doing I guess Si

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1473768908' post='3132923'] because as a noob, the bell and whistles of non-restricted DAW's just serve to confuse the issue. Studio One Free, is a complete DAW without the frippery. [/quote] I mean if it works for you then brilliant, that's all that matters Si

Yeah it's been done to death that video clip, so old. That said, I think the guy in the OP vid is a fantastic drummer, I don't care what he's wearing or how he's playing, if you close your eyes, he's solid as anything! Si

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1473772816' post='3132987'] Can we please when we are referring to early 80s Fenders as not being of good quality be particular and say 80/81. It could be thought that early 80s includes the basses made from 82 to 85. The 82 - 85 basses were produced when USA production was getting going again with greatly increased quality as Sibob rightly says. The standard basses were being produced along side the reissues so the quality of workmanship was the same. I hesitate to say it again but a 82 -85 USA Standard bass is a different animal than an 80/81 bass. The basses in 80/81 were being produced from existing stock parts and are no different from 70s basses. The 80/81 basses have serial numbers beginning with 'S9'. The 82-85 basses have serial numbers beginning with 'E' and are not to be confused with 80/81 basses. [/quote] I kinda agree, although I still think they were putting out 'standard' parts bin basses alongside the vintage reissues?! I had an '83 E series Jazz that was a shocker, neck/bridge alignment was horrendous. Not a patch on the '83 JV I have.....night and day! Again, that might have been an anomaly. Si

I was also under the impression that Fender Japan was being used to bolster US stock, as when they purchased back from CBS, they needed to move the factory in USA and so have vastly reduced output. I don't think it's a superiority complex thing at all, I think the JVs (and similar serials of that era) are genuinely well made basses, are they better than USA models? Depends on what era and what bass, they're all quite different. My current JV is better than my previous '03 USA Jazz, but I wouldn't assume that's the case with all USA models, that would be silly. Different eras will have different likelihoods of being good too, it's widely accepted that late 70s and early 80s was pretty dire for USA instruments, there's obviously exceptions within that, and basses that have perhaps been reworked by luthiers to improve them, but I certainly wouldn't look to early 80s when considering a Fender based on my experience. If someone found a good one, great Now the Fullerton vintage reissues (when they started to ramp up USA production again) do actually go for fairly big money, £2k in some instances, probably because they're very close to vintage spec, and also started to actually QC again. Si

It always baffles me why people use free, highly restrictive versions of 'name' DAWs when Reaper is available. Si

Microphones are fairly low level signal, whereas the instrument input on a guitar pedal is expecting to hear a higher 'instrument' signal level. It may be ok with an adapter, but really, if you want to use a Mic into a looper, the best option is probably the Boss RC-30 for my money. Si

As has been mentioned, you may simply just not like the tone of the Tone Hammer (ironically)?! I had a Genz Benz Streamerliner 900, which may others swear by (including in this thread), I thought it was absolutely awful, not a useable tone in it for me. Switch back to my Mark Bass, same cab as the GB, tonal heaven again. Si

Just waiting for Bass Direct to get them in stock, will report back Si