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The very complicated £200 Bass Challenge (with Sound Samples)
ead replied to Sean's topic in Bass Guitars
This one? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Westone-Spectrum-DX-Bass-Guitar-Made-Japan-Matsumoku-Roadworn-/260939569658?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc135d9fa"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-Westone-Spectrum-DX-Bass-Guitar-Made-Japan-Matsumoku-Roadworn-/260939569658?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3cc135d9fa[/url] -
Interesting point. We can (probably) all admire onanism on any instrument recognising that effort gone into demonstrating it, although I'm not sure "taste" is the right word though as that tends to be quite individual. Not sure what the right word is though. Possibly effortlessness, or the somewhat overused "being in the pocket?"
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Aside from my tuner, that I don't class as an effects pedal, I have a distortion pedal, a chorus and an octaver. I find that I use them mostly when we are obliged to play covers so that we can replicate the sound of the original e.g. Muse - My Time Is Running Out, Nirvana - Come As You Are. For our original material they get infrequent use - a bit of chorus and octave mostly.
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Gallien Krueger MB 200 - can't believe how good it sounds
ead replied to nottswarwick's topic in Amps and Cabs
I traded in my old Hartke HA5500 for an MB500 and have never looked back. I'm a big fan. Coupled with Barefaced cabs you have to be careful with the 'loud' control! -
Just acquired a Neo Clone pedal from Chirs. The pedal was exactly as described, well packed, promptly despatched and he kept in touch. Would happily buy again and commend Chris to other members here. Alain
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Two potential problems there. Firstly, I have no recording equipment at home, and secondly I'm a techno muppet! However we have one of those digital pocket recording things for capturing rehearsals so next time we meet I shall endeavour to record some stuff without wasting everybody's time for too long!
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How much is too much for a piece of wood?
ead replied to hiram.k.hackenbacker's topic in General Discussion
I now have a self imposed limit of c. £500, as any more and I wouldn't feel comfortable gigging the bass. I had a Rickenbacker costing twice that but sold it as it was only every played at home and at the odd rehearsal. TBH I am not adept enough at the bass to hear much difference beyond this point. Plus the delectable Mrs ead would probably make jewelry items from my bodily particles or worse... -
My Midget is with a courier on its way to me today...can't wait to hear it in association with the Compact in my possession.
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Will do, thanks guys.
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Just been in the recording studio with the Warwick. Listening to the tracks the bass sounds lush, so all bets off, it will have to be prised from my cold dead fingers now... -
I have a MIM P bass where the skunk strip on the back of the neck appears to be a bit "loose" at the headstock end in that it works its way out a little (0.5mm proud). It can be pushed back in to be perfectly flush quite easily but then works its way out again. I presume this can be fixed easily enough (what is the best way) but is it symptomatic of a a deeper problem? All advice/suggestions welcome.
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Let me contemplate that! I don't have a hard case to ship it though...
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I'm looking to trade these two lovely basses for one very lovely bass. I will organise some pictures when I get home tonight. Both are in excellent condition, the Warwick is a 2009 and the Fender a 2002/3 from memory but will check. Value wise I think the two are around the £800 mark and would consider cash either way for the right solution! I'm in absolutely no rush so happy to wait for the right bass (and for that matter keep the two lovely basses if there is no very lovely bass with my name on it!). My wish list: 4-string (too easily confused to handle ERBs) Fretted (have a fretless for mucking around on) Not a Rickenbacker thanks (tried and failed to fall in love) If it's a US Fender then Precision not Jazz What's out there? Pics as promised [attachment=97681:Corvette Std 03.JPG] [attachment=97682:MIM P Bass 03.JPG]
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Just spent an hour playing with it and the multiple combinations starting with those in the manual. Huge potential I think and I'm going to have to force myself not to over use it in the band
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Just scored this on evilbay, looks like it's almost new out of a very well preserved box and sounds fantastic too! [attachment=97605:Pearl OC-07.JPG]
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Have you taken the golf clubs out?
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I let my bass acclimatise before a gig/practice. Don't know if it makes a difference but it just seems right. General rule in the band is "touch my bass and die", simple to understand, no confusion, measurable outcome
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I'm taking two basses to the studio next week.
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I think we need a government funded research programme to look into this at length. The Maldives would make an ideal location due to the great diving locations. I'd be happy to contribute personally (on the diving obviously as I know s@d all about making guitars ) [quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1326287568' post='1494911'] Also physics would be wrong and we'd have a form of perpetual motion machine based on plucking a string. Which would be nice. [/quote] ...assuming friction had been banned
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I've not read all 26 pages of the thread, but would like to say that I received a copy of Live at the Pawnshop for Christmas. Apparently it's one of the seminal Jazz recordings and it's certainly a great listen. I'd recommend it for people with an unscratched Jazz-related itch.
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[quote name='silddx' timestamp='1326284760' post='1494867'] In electrics, it's really only for looks and stability. [/quote] I think that's about right. In terms of physics, an electric bass uses the generator effect by moving a conductor (the string) in a magnetic field (the pickup) to generate an electric current. It is possibly the case that the bridge and the fret are not "fixed points" so to speak and that vibrations in the wood will cause tiny variations in their relative position. These variations may manifest themselves as small tonal differences that could be attributed to the construction of the bass. IMHO obviously
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Choosing an Instrument - decision making flow chart.
ead replied to Kiwi's topic in General Discussion
Rats, another poor choice by yours truly -
[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1326111706' post='1492343'] Burn him, for he is a witch! [/quote] I'm also cruel to animals, but only when strictly necessary.
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I'm sure I remember a review in BGM not too long ago, but I can't recollect the conclusions.
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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1326107663' post='1492271'] I ordered my tickets ages ago & still haven't received them. Starting to get a bit concerned as it was from a ticket agency I've never used (or even heard of) before. [/quote] When I say "got my tickets" what I really meant was ordered and paid for my tickets! The gig is in Blackburn on 20 April so not concerned yet....
