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Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bakerster135 replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1457628335' post='3000397'] [URL=http://s741.photobucket.com/user/Bassmankev/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscyie1l0q.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/Bassmankev/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpscyie1l0q.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] Gigrig on top as new homemade board isn't large enough underneath to fit 🙄 [/quote] Filter before overdrive!? Well that's just not right at all... N.b. Don't take seriously ;-) -
Really tragic...Sad loss of a very talented and inventive pedal-smith.
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[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1456923974' post='2993552'] I've always thought cheap = heavyweight.... [/quote] I've played a ton of Alembics, Ken Smiths, etc that totally dispel this idea ...
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[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1456919569' post='2993481'] It's the same with Sadowsky. Jason Newsted received a freebie after ordering his 8th or something [/quote] I don't imagine a luthier loses out too badly on having a "buy eight, get one free" offer!
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[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1456874031' post='2993214'] I'm completely calm. Otherwise I would have used an exclamation mark like yourself. [/quote] Ah, I see. Just seemed like an overreaction.
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[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1456873471' post='2993206'] Totally stupid comment. [/quote] Woah, calm down!...:-s
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[quote name='Treb' timestamp='1455647862' post='2981137'] The Aguilar obp-1 (just like the Sadowsky preamp a design by Alex Aguilar) is supposed to sound a bit warmer than the Sadowsky which is considered a bit more hi-fi-ish. Both the Sadowsky and the Aguilar are boost-only (bass @ 40Hz, treble @ 4000Hz). I still have my Aguilar DB924, great preamp (in essence an obp-1 in a box). Look into the John East preamps too! Very good sounding stuff, I have a DJ-Retro in my Lakland. That mid-sweep is sweet! [/quote] I use the Aguilar DB924 with my Jazz Basses too, and love it! Discontinued now, and the Tone Hammer just doesn't sound as good...They pop up on Ebay and Gumtree now and then, and can be had for a bargain! Just to note, I compared the DB924 with the on-board OBP1 that was on my old Spector, and I didn't notice any signal or power degradation by using a cable, or for the fact that it's an external unit.
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[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1455628698' post='2980822'] Despite this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/277583-83-wal-mk-1-for-under-l2000-anyone-sold-sorry/page__fromsearch__1 it give me great pleasure to be able to report that the mongrel is back where it belongs. And many thanks to Alex for being such a gent about it also! [/quote] No worries Chris, it was a pleasure to have looked after her for a short time! :-) You're lucky I've got a little one on the way, it's the finest bass I've ever laid hands on and there's no chance I would've let go of it otherwise! ;-)
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Yeah, it's a really mean, dirty tone!
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Well, he does have those two Dunlop wahs stuck together on his board, so perhaps they're part of the tone?...
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Sounds similar to the sound he has in RATM for Testify: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nw3gzAnBiA I really reckon it could be a clean (but still gritty) bass track mixed with a fuzz. Really nasal-sounding fuzz too, so perhaps it's a modded Big Muff or something?
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Would REALLY recommend the Aguilar AG-4J 70s pickups for a really Marcus Miller-esque tone! I'm currently using them in my '75 Jazz with the Aguilar DB-924 preamp, and the tone is spot on! Had the Nordstrand "70s wind" NJ4s in before these, but they were a bit too warm and low-middy if anything! More Geddy than Marcus...
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1975 Jazz Bass - Original Vintage - WITHDRAWN
bakerster135 replied to bakerster135's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454345165' post='2968780'] Mad price for a vintage Jazz Bass. I'm very, very surprised this isn't sold mate. [/quote] Thanks mate! Yeah, I know, this is a bargain folks! I know it may be a bit on the heavier side for some, but you'll forget all about that when you hear and play it! I did ;-) -
1975 Jazz Bass - Original Vintage - WITHDRAWN
bakerster135 replied to bakerster135's topic in Basses For Sale
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Bought a Wal off Chris, and he's just dropped it off at my house today!! Amazingly easy deal, great communication, and overall a thoroughly helpful and friendly guy! Thanks for all your help Chris, I'll keep you updated on the continuing saga of the Wal mongrel! ;-)
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1975 Jazz Bass - Original Vintage - WITHDRAWN
bakerster135 replied to bakerster135's topic in Basses For Sale
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So, my AVRI 62 Jazz Bass has the vintage threaded saddles on it ([url="https://www.allparts.com/assets/images/products/BB-0355-001-w.jpg"]these[/url], if you're not familiar with what I mean!). The problem is that I'm quite a heavy right-hand player, and I keep wearing out the threads on the E String saddle, which means the string doesn't stay in place and ends up wobbling about between the threads...I've been through five saddles now (official Fender ones which are actually ridiculously expensive for what they are), and this keeps happening! Rather than change my technique, is anyone aware of a way around this, or if there is some method of strengthening the threads on the saddle so they don't wear out quite as easily? I (and my wallet) would appreciate any advice that anyone can give! Thanks, Al
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[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1454071859' post='2966081'] the SA Manta is also capable. no expression out though... [/quote] I'm guessing he's probably found one by now! ...
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1975 Jazz Bass - Original Vintage - WITHDRAWN
bakerster135 replied to bakerster135's topic in Basses For Sale
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1975 Jazz Bass - Original Vintage - WITHDRAWN
bakerster135 replied to bakerster135's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1453981227' post='2964859'] Looks beautiful. It's also the first bass I've ever seen pictured in a bathroom! [/quote] Thank you! Yeah, the bathroom was the only place I could get good lighting...If you look closely you'll see a reflection of me in a similarly beautiful vest too! -
[size=3][font=times new roman,times,serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]For sale, my beloved vintage 1975 Jazz Bass![/font][/font][/size] [size=3][font=times new roman,times,serif][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Maple board, black body, black scratchplate. Tight neck pocket, ludicrously stable neck, punchy and powerful pickups, this is one of the good 70s Jazz Basses! Just want to list the non-original/negative elements straightaway:[/font][/font][/size][list] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]It's had a refret by the Bass Gallery in Camden. Excellent job, which has retained the vintage tint, and the bass currently has a low action with no fret buzz![/size][/font] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]The pickups have been wax-potted by Bare Knuckle. All original aside from that though, and the BK guys tested them and reported absolutely no issues![/size][/font] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]There's a small crack just under the E tuner (visible in photos). This has been professionally glued at some point though, and it's very solid and will not cause any problems![/size][/font] [*][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]It's a bit heavy at 12lbs/5.4kg[/size][/font] [/list] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=3]Aside from that, it's all original and sounds incredible!! I've removed the original metalwork/ashtrays and thumbrest, but these are included. I will also include an excellent condition Hiscox hardcase! I'm looking for £1650 for this beauty, which will include fully insured UK shipping. Alternatively, I'm happy for anyone to collect from me in North-West/Central London, in which case I'll let it go for £1600! Absolutely [b]NO TRADES[/b], thanks. I've bought something expensive, so need to recoup some cash! Any questions, let me know[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151103_192222.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151103_192200.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151103_192048.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151103_192144.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151103_192131.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151123_095504_2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20151123_095455.jpg.html"][/url][/size][/font]
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[quote name='IBWT' timestamp='1453478107' post='2959885'] A B3K is not a replacement for a RAT, it's much less fizzy [/quote] Ha! Are you serious!?...I've had two B3Ks, and it was the fizziness of the distortion that I couldn't stand. My COG TK-421 (RAT clone) is not in the least bit fizzy.
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Another TC Corona here, it's great!
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[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1452202361' post='2947650'] got to be the TK421x from COG for me - I've always had a hankering for a RAT based pedal, and after trying most of the popular ones (fuzzrocious, idiot box, not to mention the original RAT) the COG just sounds right. It's the core tone for my new band [/quote] Good call, and totally agreed (although I got mine in 2014...). It's the perfect RAT! [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1452205839' post='2947724'] I really do need to try that one!! [/quote] Just do yourself a favour, sell your Rat Tail and order one now. You can thank me later.