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[quote name='charic' post='1371581' date='Sep 13 2011, 11:03 AM']In a judging every single mistake I make kinda way [/quote] But I [i]love[/i] jazz!

[quote name='51m0n' post='1371533' date='Sep 13 2011, 10:25 AM']Rock On (David Essex) Seriously, have another listen, thats Herbie Flowers at his best![/quote] Good call, don't let the name put you off. Bob Marley and the Wailers tunes? That was a beautiful rhythm section and the bass lines are a joy to play.

[quote name='charic' post='1371358' date='Sep 13 2011, 06:47 AM']Gonna keep bumping this up surely someone want a gig in Cambridge [/quote] I'll be there in a non-playing capacity :-)

[quote name='KingPrawn' post='1369659' date='Sep 11 2011, 06:33 PM']Hello All A simple ask. Is there a specific pedal, that can give me a little bit of tube sound grunt? i use solid state stuff. im trying to get a 70's rock sound. not sure if i need distortion, or overdrive .I was thinking a tube pedal. It only needs a touch. Most pedals i have tried are to aggressive. Thanksin advance[/quote] Does it have to be a pedal? The rackmounted Ampeg SVP preamp gets halfway to SVT grunt/grind/balls. It also does clean.

[quote name='noelk27' post='1370601' date='Sep 12 2011, 03:48 PM']Take a look at the Rode M3 as a suitable all-rounder that's within your budget. You could also look for the likes of an SE Electronics SE2 (as this had interchangeable capsules, which adds to its flexibility). Being a superseded model you can find this relatively inexpensively NOS.[/quote] Try DV247 for these, they often have Rode and SE stuff at silly prices.

[quote name='FourStrung' post='1370430' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:51 PM']While I love the bass on the first link, I think this may be closer to what I am seeking, thanks[/quote] Pretty sure it's a Precision, though he used a MM now and again. No idea what sort of strings.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1370415' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:38 PM']noticed a post about what we all think about growl... this is growl to me.. i will throw it out there and see what other peoples views are...?? as my growl may be very different to others.. headphones are needed.. this is very subtle growl and its on higher strings,.. but its there.. he has Lindy Fralins on this USA jazz.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9eydCfTdw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d9eydCfTdw[/url][/quote] This I like a lot! It's not what I understand 'growl' to mean though. I'm struggling to think of an example...hang on.. ah, here we go:

[quote name='FourStrung' post='1370391' date='Sep 12 2011, 01:21 PM']Guess we are still talking roundwound, what about gauge?[/quote] Yes, roundwound. 45 65 85 105 as endorsed by that bloke from California that can't afford a shirt.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1369236' date='Sep 11 2011, 11:18 AM']For one, you'd be enabling Rockabilly, a serious offence in itself.[/quote] Tough on rockabilly; tough on the causes of rockabilly!

[quote name='subdude' post='1370283' date='Sep 12 2011, 12:12 PM']the pre amp has 2 unbalanced 1/4" jack output connectors. the power amp has only 2 XLR inputs. if there were unbalanced inputs into the amp i would use them.[/quote] Pin 1 jack sleeve, pin 2 jack tip. Pin 3 no connection. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connector[/url]

[quote name='krazy_olie' post='1370252' date='Sep 12 2011, 11:40 AM']I find nickels growlier than steels.[/quote] eg, GHS Boomers. Not as 'brittle' or 'zingy' as Rotosounds. The G string is a bit fatter sounding on my Precision. Writing about sound is like dancing about architecture, though. One man's growl is another man's clank.

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='1367800' date='Sep 9 2011, 04:12 PM']Hey all I've just joined a new band after a nice rest from gigging and it's the first time i've needed to practice properly since my daughter was born. At the moment i'm using a cheapo Zoom multiFX but i need some way of mixing my mp3 player so i can learn songs quickly without waking the little lady up and getting a bollocking from the missus. Basically something simple which lets me mix an instrument and a line-in that i can use with headphones. Would need to be smallish and relatively cheap - i'd like a Bass Buddy but can't justify the cost as i already have a small practice rig. Cheers![/quote] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/vox-amplug-bass/18625"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/vox-amplug-bass/18625[/url]

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1367600' date='Sep 9 2011, 01:24 PM'][i]"Socks should be worn at all times"[/i] Seems fair enough to me. [/quote] excellent! It doesn't actually specify that anything else must be worn, just lists stuff that can't. Ah, I'm mistaken: 'Caps must be worn with the peak facing forwards.' Dogs must be carried? So it's socks on cocks and baseball caps on heads.

[quote name='NJE' post='1367411' date='Sep 9 2011, 10:54 AM']Just a quick note as I really believe when a business or company does a good job they should be praised.[/quote] I've had nothing but great service from Stringbusters, always got the impression that they care.

[quote name='Balcro' post='1366302' date='Sep 8 2011, 12:47 PM']Why modern music sounds rubbish...................... er, discuss. Try the link and see what's missing [url="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/07/loudness_wars_stfu/"]http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/07/loudness_wars_stfu/[/url] Balcro.[/quote] 'When there's no quiet, there can be no loud'. Nicely put. All hail Saint Albini!

[quote name='krazy_olie' post='1366134' date='Sep 8 2011, 10:30 AM']C flat.[/quote] Ah! A fretless player.

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1364588' date='Sep 6 2011, 08:46 PM']I think Bb has a very satisfying ring to it. If you play it on the A string 1st fret it gives a nice thump! [/quote] Can you create a poll out of this? Don't forget options for 'all of them'. Sorry about the avatar (if you're reading this on Thursday morning). It's not me, honestly.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1364106' date='Sep 6 2011, 02:21 PM']Don't be hurt, you need to learn to take it as "large" as you give it, mate. Personally I know your video is a mockery which you concopted, but I for one find it really funny, and I have enjoyed watching it, never for one minute I thought you meant any of it but for entertainment purpose, I rate it, as it made me chuckle. When's the next one?[/quote] Thanks, man. That means a lot to me. Thinking about doing driving lessons next. How to totally OWN a road, you know. Or a 'just say no to drugs' promo. Haven't decided yet. Open to suggestions :-)

[quote name='longtimefred' post='1364084' date='Sep 6 2011, 01:54 PM']i got to "if your going to be on stage, you gotta be on stage" before turning that annoying pri*k off. [/quote] I'm hurt.

Apologies to the 99% of us that have seen this, but the 1% needs to ;-)

[quote name='neepheid' post='1362851' date='Sep 5 2011, 01:43 PM']VAT is 20% on anything above £18 (commercial) or £40 (gift). Import Duty (Customs Duty to give it it's official name - separate and distinct from Excise Duty) is only payable on goods of a greater value than £135. It is waived if the Duty works out at less than £9. Copied and pasted from the horse's mouth: If you order or send purchased goods other than alcohol, tobacco, perfume and toilet water from a country outside the EU then you: don't have to pay Excise Duty may have to pay Customs Duty on goods with a value that exceeds £135 will have to pay Import VAT on goods with a value that exceeds £18 Note that on all goods from outside the EU, Customs Duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is £9 or under. If you're sending or receiving a gift from outside the EU: Excise Duty is payable on any alcohol or tobacco products. Customs Duty is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £135, but will be waived if the amount of duty is £9 or under. Import VAT is payable if the value of the gift exceeds £40. To qualify as a gift: It must have been sent from a private person outside the EU to a private person(s) in the UK. The Customs Declaration must be completed correctly (see link below). It must be for the use of either you or your family. There must be no commercial or trade element and it must not have been paid for by the recipient either directly or indirectly. It must be of an occasional nature only - for example for a birthday or anniversary. If it's perfume or toilet water it must be within the allowances described in the earlier section 'Perfume and toilet water'. If the allowances are exceeded than charges apply on the excess. See [url="http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htm"]http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/post/buying.htm[/url][/quote] I stand corrected!

[quote name='neepheid' post='1362826' date='Sep 5 2011, 01:13 PM']You are confusing VAT with Import Duty. They are two distinct and separate charges.[/quote] No I'm not. VAT is 20% on everything. Import duty is (mumble)% on everything above £18 (thanks Chris).

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1224484' date='May 8 2011, 08:34 PM']You only pay import duty if the item is over £135 or the duty is more than £9.[/quote] Are you sure? I thought it was more like if the item was worth more than £20 or so, £40 if it's declared a gift.