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Scratchy tough right hand finger pads from playing double bass - help!
discreet replied to NicBass's topic in Bass Guitars
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[quote name='isteen' timestamp='1504183494' post='3363241'] Like in what amps? Thinking tone/value as in LH500 [/quote] For that money you'd be better of keeping an eye on the Amps and Cabs for Sale forum on BC. Pretty much any lightweight head by Gallien-Krueger, Markbass, Ashdown, Ampeg etc. would do you as a backup amp and may even become your go-to amp. Just my opinion, of course.
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[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1504181799' post='3363212'] I see an interesting topic of discussion - appropriate choice of music for various people? For my own I would choose 'Burn' by Deep Purple. [/quote] Ooh, yes. (Don't Fear) The Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult. Or possibly 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' - Bob Dylan.
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Opinions/advice on our bands confederate flags please
discreet replied to Les's topic in General Discussion
Keep the flags and get a gun rack for your truck. -
Not knocking the LH500 but it's of its time. You could do better, i.e. smaller, lighter and er... 'soundier'.
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I'm not sure I'd want to be remembered in this way. But of course I'd be in no position to be grateful, or otherwise.
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[b]USA Peavey TNT160 Bass Combo *Price Drop: £75*[/b] All you really need to know is in this email I got from Peavey after I sent them the serial number: [b][color=#800080][size=3]Hello Mark[/size][/color][/b] [b][size=3][color=#800080]Thank you for your support of Peavey products and for contacting us here at the factory. The TNT160[/color][color=#800080] amplifier came equipped with the Peavey Scorpion speaker at that time, but there was an option for a Peavey Black Widow speaker. These models weighed 77 and 82lbs[/color][color=#800080]. respectively. The Scorpion model speaker could handle 200 watts RMS[/color][color=#800080] and the Black Widow model could handle 350 watts RMS. The RMS[/color][color=#800080] wattage of the amp was 150 watts RMS. The year of manufacture for your amplifier is 1990. Here is a link to the original operating guide from our website;[/color][/size][/b] [b][size=3][url="http://assets.peavey.com/literature/manuals/80301192.pdf"]http://assets.peavey...ls/80301192.pdf[/url][/size][/b] [b][color=#800080][size=3]If you should have further questions, please feel free to contact us here at the factory and we will be glad to assist.[/size][/color][/b] [b][color=#800080][size=3]Sincerely[/size][/color][/b] [b][color=#800080][size=3]Mike Brown[/size][/color] [color=#800080][size=3]Peavey Customer Service[/size][/color][/b] [size=4]With some difficulty I weighed it on bathroom scales and it's the 77lb (35kg) version. 82lbs is 37kg. So it's the 150W RMS amp into the 200W RMS Scorpion speaker.[/size] [size=4]These were real workhorses back in the day and this is still a good, solid gigging amp - despite the weight. It seems a lot louder than its rated 150W would have you believe and it really chucks it out to the back of the room at a gig - I know, because I've gigged it. This example has stood the test of time. Everything works - chorus, compressor, graphic eq, etc. It's in pretty good nick for a 27-year-old combo.[/size] [size=4]As you can see from the pics I have fitted large castors and side handles which go a long way to offsetting its bulk. You can wheel it around effortlessly and it's possible for one person to lift it from the ground into a car boot unaided in one hit - I know, because I've done it.[/size] [size=4]This is a genuine 'Handcrafted in the USA' example and has plenty of... (whisper it)... Heft. So if you want to live the legacy dream and own a true piece of USA bass playing history, get in! Surplus to requirements - I gigged it once then spent three months in traction due to an entirely unrelated incident. [/size] [size=4]Price is [b]£75[/b] cash on collection from SE London close to the A205 South Circular. Not a lot for an iconic pro combo you can still actually gig with. I'm not posting it for obvious reasons. Feedback is in my sig.[/size] I thank you!
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Do you take good gear to rough venues?
discreet replied to Cat Burrito's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1504012506' post='3362100'] ...a flying stool place... [/quote] Now that's got to be a [i]really [/i]sh*t gig. -
Thanks for that, I'm in.
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Unbalanced volume between strings issue...
discreet replied to cLepto-bass's topic in Repairs and Technical
Agree about trying different strings. A balanced set may do you. It could also simply be that your E string is a dud. -
It may well be nice, but it looks like the ad has been pulled - unless there's something wrong with my browser.
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SE Bass Bash 2017 - with Steve Lawson and Davey Rimmer
discreet replied to Silvia Bluejay's topic in Events
Er... I may even be able to make this one. -
I think it's one of [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-1950-s-Headstock-Restoration-Waterslide-Decal-/192052752679?hash=item2cb73c7127:g:92YAAOSwcUBYUImk"]these[/url], or something very like it.
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[quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1503871303' post='3361296'] Al a bi strange for the OP [/quote] Not really, he's got the perfect alibi - up on stage doing a gig.
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[quote name='Bassjon' timestamp='1503863654' post='3361239'] Are Rumble amps any good ? I need to replace my Ashdown 250w 4 x 10 combo (not sure of the model) and am thinking one of these as they are lightweight and sound like they might be good for a metal band [/quote] For what it's worth mine sounded great and I had no issues with it. However I've never been in a metal band, so can't advise on its suitability (or otherwise) for that genre. It certainly is very loud for a 350W combo (without extension cab).
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Nik bought some mics and leads from me. Very smooth transaction and superlative comms. Nik knows his stuff and is a lovely chap, he paid in cash and even gave me a bit on top for petrol. I have a feeling we'll meet again. Thanks Nik!
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[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1503765648' post='3360807'] Are you, indeed? I guess that's the question, Mark. [/quote] Oh that's good. You rule --
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I wrote a book about being in a covers band
discreet replied to Dave Vader's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='super al' timestamp='1503733124' post='3360552'] Wouldn't it be better to have a spare loo roll..? [/quote] [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1503742643' post='3360638'] As reading matter..? A bit dull, don't you think..? [/quote] Quite, you always know whodunnit. -
[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1503747439' post='3360668'] I'm not seeing the point of this conversation . [/quote] I'm "quoting" you on that.
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I think I half saw it once ;
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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1503736953' post='3360588'] What is strange is that the girl is 26. I'm the youngest in the band at 51, the guitarist who is the main object of her affection turns 60 this year! [/quote] If you ever need another guitarist let me know.
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[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1503736130' post='3360580'] Better than suppositories, I reckon. [/quote] Alimentary, my dear Jack.
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[quote name='Elfrasho' timestamp='1503674631' post='3360243'] As long as a sensible distance is kept then I'm not sure what the problem is. [/quote] Exactly. No-one is [i]forcing [/i]you to roger them both in the back of a van while ripped to the tits on drink and drugs. What do you think this is, the twentieth century??