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Thunderbolt 2 and 3 use different connections. TB 2 is over Apple display port, and TB3 is over USB-C. As such, the current TB2 to FW800 won't work for you on its own. Si
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USB-C to FireWire is not possible without using two dongles (and that's with a 400-800 FireWire cable). As such, you might want to consider, unless you want to spend £60+ on adapters, you might want to consider upgrading your interface along with your computer Apple may introduce a USB-C to FireWire 800 adapter at some point, but wishful thinking possibly. Si
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Just to be clear, what connection is on the new laptop? Si
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This looks brilliant, love me a 50's Precision! Si
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Really really quiet year for me at 39 (including NYE). Here's to next year! Si
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I wonder whether having Jon chamber this body quite significantly (to reduce weight of course) would cost the same, more or less than having a new body made. Depends on if there are any other reasons for having a new body made, but may save you the annoyance of having to sell the body or whole bass. If you haven't already, might be worth bringing it up with him. Not that I know what other people want, but I fear you may struggle to sell a 13lbs Precision Si -
Doug Wimbish - why does he bother with bass amps?
Sibob replied to spectoremg's topic in General Discussion
I'm sure I remember Doug confirming this exact thinking in his podcast interview with SBL. This topic (the original post mainly) basically highlights some peoples lack of understanding of what is sometimes necessary for full-time musicians to undertake, basically to monetise whatever you possibly can. Clearly there is a 'market' for his more esoteric solo performing, at trade shows, clinics etc etc, but as has been mentioned above, it probably represents a tiny percentage of the bass playing he undertakes daily. He's good at it, people will clearly pay him to do it, why wouldn't he play like that. In any case, the whole 'bass should stay in the low end' is the most boring, yet constantly visited, rhetoric going. These people are musicians, that they choose the bass guitar to represent their voice is a moot point. Those players will likely stick to a 'role' for a lot of their musical life, but who cares if they diverge if it's an enjoyable experience for them or someone else?! Si -
Recommend me a cheap, small, good passive DI box (without a preamp)
Sibob replied to 1976fenderhead's topic in Effects
That's my understanding of how mine works. It was silent through the PA I should mention. Cheers Si -
Recommend me a cheap, small, good passive DI box (without a preamp)
Sibob replied to 1976fenderhead's topic in Effects
I used mine last Friday for the first time (yup, probably 6months after I got it).....really good, very impressed! Si -
I think every DAW has it's 'intricacies', my most hated Reaper one is it's channel output routing, stupid compared to Logics (and most other DAWs) Si
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Reaper is excellent value for money, and I do use it sometimes, but I still gravitate towards Logic as a more intuitive DAW. Si
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SOLD : Sadowsky NYC Will Lee 5 Custom Shoreline Gold USA
Sibob replied to SephaldaSimorangkir's topic in Basses For Sale
That's a stunner!! GLWTS! Si -
Using the thumb fingerstyle....rant content!
Sibob replied to oldbass's topic in Theory and Technique
I do it loads, for a multitude of reasons, it's just another technique to utilise, same as finger style, slap, pic, etc etc. As has been mentioned, it was actually the original way that Leo Fender assumed people would play the electric bass, why do you think the 'thumb' rest (tug bar) was originally below the strings? Because he envisaged that people would hook their fingers under it, and play with their thumb. Si -
SOLD As new, boxed with all packaging, bought as a backup to my other V7, but never used (or even taken out the house). Not much to say really, but it's a SM58 killer, all info here: https://www.seelectronics.com/se-v7-dynamic-microphone/ SOLD Si
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It looks absolutely massive lol. But very cool! Si
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I think Lull put a picture of the finished bass on Instagram btw Si
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Welcome from West Herts Si
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Oh man, not again!! Luckily I'm in no position whatsoever to think about this lol I almost bought this around 8 years ago, tried it in person etc........it's really really great! It is a body refin by Joe White but it has been worked around the original wear and 'damage' on the bass, so it's about as authentic a refin as you'll ever get! Si -
Canadian Forehead Experiment Wait.....don't use that, I want it Si
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Very cool, about 3 months longer than my US Lakland, but sounds like Mike himself puts everything together at the very least, even if he doesn't make all the parts?! Whereas US Laklands are 'team-built' I believe. Gonna be a beast! Si
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Hahaha, touché sir. Si
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Been playing my Lakland 55-01 almost exclusively over the last couple of weeks (through necessity for an upcoming gig), and it's just brilliant. These hit so far above their weight for the money!!
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The US models have a much more vast selection of woods available to choose from, quarter-sawn necks (more stable) etc etc. But they can cater for a lot more than I think people realise, so for example; want your 55-02 but with two humbuckers instead of the J, or a P and a humbucker, or three humbuckers!?! They'll likely be able to hook you up with a custom 55-94. Want a passive 44-94 with a P/J setup, they'll build it.....that's what I got :). They built a very cool short-scale Decade with MM/J pickups for a guy in america, sonic blue colour, no scratch plate, looks like the lovechild of a 44-94 & a Decade, really cool.
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Sure, they have amazing custom options etc, I mean more in terms of pure function. It's hard to beat the 55-02 for what I want in a 5 string, especially with the US pickups & pre-amp, it being pleckd, then getting installed/finished/QC'd in Chicago.
I am SURE if I had the spare cash I could easily find something truly amazing from Lakland USA!
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Oh absolutely, don't get me wrong, the Skyline stuff, for the most part, is amazing if the spec fits your needs. I would only 'upgrade' my 55-01 to a custom 55-94 with two humbuckers if I had a fair bit of money to burn.......which is never going to be the case I imagine haha, just because the 55-01 is excellent.
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How do you know it wasn't just a great sounding PA? Si
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Still not tempted at £399 Wonder if they're making a loss on them, if not, clearly Gibson are building them for next to nothing. That said, based on some of the stories coming out over the last couple of years, doesn't sound like 'USA built' doesn't mean much anymore when it comes to Gibson. Si
