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    Drummers

    bremen replied to AM1's topic in General Discussion

    [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='443475' date='Mar 24 2009, 09:53 AM']I think that often, drummers are so focussed on their drumming that they forget there's a song going on around them.[/quote] That is *exactly* the problem with the (otherwise excellent) drummer I'm currently playing with. I'd never quite put my finger on where she was going wrong, but that's it perfectly described.
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    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='443008' date='Mar 23 2009, 08:03 PM']The other option with the badass II is to get one of those little 5 screwdriver sets from B&Q. One of the smaller flat head screwdrivers fits the hole perfectly with no damage to the grommit.[/quote] Hah, brilliant, I have one and it's true, fits perfectly! Thanks!
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    [quote name='~tl' post='442998' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:55 PM']According to the sticky topic in the Repairs forum it's 1/20th of an inch. I've just ordered one of [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hexagon-Allen-Key-Wrench-0-05-Ball-Ended_W0QQitemZ160313070300QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Hand_Tools_Equipment?hash=item160313070300&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]these[/url] since mine seems to have gone wandering. I'll let you know how I get on with it.[/quote] Thanks!
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    I guess it's imperial. Smaller than anything in my toolbox. Thanks!
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    [quote name='Huwberry' post='442166' date='Mar 23 2009, 02:17 AM']Hah, I read that you were trimming it in leather, but being the hypocrite that I am didn't even notice that would be why it would've been unsuitable for vegetarians.[/quote] Being a vegetarian doesn't mean you can't own a leather-bound speaker. So long as you don't eat it.
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    [quote name='Sean' post='441009' date='Mar 21 2009, 12:08 PM']I was swapping out the battery from my B2A last night and teh positive (red) battery connect was suddenly just floating freely in there. I can't see any obvious places where it's come away and lft solder scars. Anyone know?[/quote] I'll have a look at mine when I get home...PM me to remind me if you don't hear from me.
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    [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='442225' date='Mar 23 2009, 09:35 AM']In theory, but in reality it's too easy to change the datestamp on a file. S.P.[/quote] Just as well I've never written a song worth nicking, eh! How about sticking them on a website somewhere (with or without public access)?
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    [quote name='Eight' post='442203' date='Mar 23 2009, 08:41 AM']Legally, his songs are already protected as a work of intellectual property. Its enforcing it that's tricky i.e. having enough evidence that the song is yours to be able to take someone to court and win.[/quote] Back in the day we were advised to post a cassette of the songs to ourselves in a Recorded Delivery package, and not break the seal till we needed to prove the date we recorded them. Maybe the fact that the file 'mysong.mp3' is datestamped 20/03/2009 and Bastard Records are claiming they wrote the song on 22/03/2009 would be enough evidence? ie, the very act of making an MP3 proves the date you recorded it?
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    [quote name='karlthebassist' post='439452' date='Mar 19 2009, 05:22 PM']Playing it a bit last night and think I noticed that when I started to crank it to the sorts of volumes you'd need with a drummer, things lost control abit. But I'm going to have another look and see if it was just the beer affecting my judgment...[/quote] However good the cabinet, a single Beta 10 won't ever be able to keep up with a drummer, volume-wise.
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    [quote name='yorks5stringer' post='442042' date='Mar 22 2009, 09:29 PM']As a vegetarian, I don't see anything that would make it unsuitable for me......am I missing something?[/quote] Maybe it's got a mixed-grille on the front? Or maybe it's made from a hollowed-out pig.
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    [quote name='ped' post='439680' date='Mar 19 2009, 08:28 PM']The ones on the left (Bad,Normal,High quality) I think show the quality of the power source. It always says high quality. Maybe it refers to the skill of the player ;0)[/quote] As a Doctor of Ampology, I can confirm that you are quite correct. [quote]The next lights I am not sure about. The -15 lights up green when the amp is played at moderate volume. The lights dance upwards when I play but at pretty high volume the lights up to only -9. What do the numbers mean? Cheers ped[/quote] Decibels above or below some arbitrary power outut level. +6 is the notorious '11', 0 is probably the rated power of the amp. If you don't go above -9 you're not trying hard enough. Get another guitarist, and give the drummer some bigger sticks ;-)
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    [quote name='chris_b' post='439359' date='Mar 19 2009, 04:04 PM']Toots is the best. He's been rocking for 5 decades. Funky Kingston: listen to the record, that's funky enough for me!! Also check out Louie Louie and Pressure Drop.[/quote] Hell yeah! Not many records with that much energy. Apparently recorded live in the studio with passers-by invited in to join the party.
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    [quote name='wotnwhy' post='439295' date='Mar 19 2009, 03:06 PM']what was so funky about him?[/quote] If you have to ask... ;-)
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    [quote name='saibuster' post='438697' date='Mar 18 2009, 09:37 PM']I was always under the impression that Billy sheehan was all bells and whistles, playing with mad technique and thats about it. but than i watched this video and technique, soul or whatever - its plain awesome! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_5EDyD9D1Q"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_5EDyD9D1Q[/url] what do you guys think??[/quote] Great sound in the lower register. Can't wait to see the 'shreds' version of this...
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    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTG_iTUWnvw&NR=1"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTG_iTUWnvw&NR=1[/url] Toots and the Maytals. Recent-ish, I think.
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    [quote name='BeLow' post='438879' date='Mar 19 2009, 07:00 AM']It looks a really neat job especially if you built it in a day - it would take me weeks by the time I sorted which tools I needed and packed and unpacked them from their various hidey holes 4 or 5 times.[/quote] And discovered broken blades, and crossed town to find that Homebase have never heard of routers, and ran out of glue at 3:59 on a Sunday afternoon and... [quote]Any chance of posting your plans on here? How did you size the ports did you run a simulation or guess (are they simpe 'holes' or 'pipes').[/quote] Yeah please do! I have a pair of Beta 10s gathering dust.
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    [quote name='jackthejesusfreak' post='435513' date='Mar 15 2009, 08:41 PM']What’s the opinion and consensus on which strings to use? I ordered two extra sets of D’Addario EXL170S for the short sale bass I bought. Any opinions or advice? Jack[/quote] If there were ever two words that don't belong together, they're 'consensus' and 'string' ;-)
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    [quote name='Pookus' post='434852' date='Mar 14 2009, 08:15 PM']I have an old GK MB150 combo and its great. I often use an 8ohm extension cab with it to use the extra little bit of power. Is it possible to just put in a 4ohm speaker and not use an extension cab?[/quote] You could, but it won't be as loud or deep as using it with he extension. You probably won't notice much difference betwen the combo with 8 and 4 ohm speakers; it won't double the power but will just add a couple of dB.
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    [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='434105' date='Mar 13 2009, 07:59 PM']Was it a silvery grey colour? He has a Lakland Bob Glaub in that finish! In fact, he did use a customised Tele bass in the early 70s and roundabout (hehehe0 the Relayer era, was using a Jazz bass onstage.[/quote] It might have been. I thought it was white but I was a bit distracted by an old woman singing in a very high voice 'If I was a flower I would worship the sun'. Oldgit makes a very good point :-)
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    [quote name='gary mac' post='433730' date='Mar 13 2009, 02:46 PM']Might be a fender, but it still has that instantly recognisable Chris Squire sound. [/quote] Indeed - I saw him on TV not long ago playing a Precision and getting that 'unmistakeable Rickenbacker sound' out of it.
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    [quote name='Duarte' post='431861' date='Mar 11 2009, 08:20 PM']Check out the bass solo (played on a P) in this... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bimNMiz250"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bimNMiz250[/url][/quote] That's really a P?
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    [quote name='Hamster' post='421281' date='Feb 27 2009, 07:46 PM']Very tough news Steve. I think the only place more screwed than here is Zimbabwe.[/quote] I can see you've travelled a bit.
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    [quote name='flychris' post='426685' date='Mar 5 2009, 09:10 PM']Tahnk you for the help, even though I don't see the link between those killers and CrazyKiwi... Like a nonsense for a french man like me. But here, have a big Bump to this bass, or at least CrazyKiwi could make another thread cause this one is not good for a Celinder ![/quote] Here's a bump for the bass sale, a character reference for CK 'I have known the man for 1 year and he is no serial killer' and a protestation at the banning of tBBC who is by a country&western mile the most entertaining member of AssHat; as a mung-bean eating, tree-hugging lefty I long ago stopped taking anything he says personally. Or, if that doesn't work: don't make him a martyr! and it's better to have him in the tent pissing out than outside the tent pissing in!
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    [quote name='thebeat' post='426695' date='Mar 5 2009, 09:18 PM']...then i realised that what i liked about [*] was their fallability as much as anything else.[/quote] You're a Fall fan, aren't you?
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    [quote name='solo4652' post='426614' date='Mar 5 2009, 07:47 PM']I particularly liked this in the ad; "Item does not come with a hard case"! Excuse my naivety, but does this thing really exist? or is it a photoshop creation?[/quote] It's quite likely an advertising gimmick for his shop, that mostly sells less, er, 'exotic' instruments. It's working!
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