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  2. Paddy Morris started following Amplification advice
  3. Paddy Morris
    I've had a couple of J-tones. They are extremely good for the money, but there are also many better pickups out there. I did tend to have more feedback issues with the J-tones, but there were other factors involved too. The input impedance of the Trace might be wrong for the pickup. You could try a buffer/HPF like the Raffery or Fdeck, I bet that would make a big difference. As long as you can hear what you're playing on stage using the combo, then why not run through the PA?
  4. Staggering on
    For smaller gigs I go direct to our Bose PA but when I play at bluegrass festivals I use my combo amp and DI to the PA and it always seems to work OK. At bluegrass gigs most of the sound guys know what a bass should sound like for bluegrass and are good at setting things up for bass players.
  5. Jackroadkill
    The Ron Spencer Blues Explosion Leftover Wrack Nashville Pushy Demented Are No Boner M Theatre Of Hats Queens Of The Stone Ape Fister Nine Inch Fails
  6. dave_bass5
    Ok, i think ive got it all sorted. Got home from work and put a few drops of superglue in the slot while the kettle was boiling. Left it for an hour and re strung. Perfect!!!. I didnt bother filing anything, it just seemed to work fine without that, and i took the paper out as well. Im going to put some new stings on over the weekend so will have a closer look to see if it does need anymore attention. This will be fine until i can get the nut replaced. Not sure how long the glue will last, but as i dont change strings much im sure it’s not going to wear out anytime soon. Thanks again for all the tips.
  7. Beedster
    This says it all.....
  8. Cosmo Valdemar
    Any excuse to watch this again! There's little to top it.
  9. Cosmo Valdemar
    Unspeakable Elvis - Geezer Butler
  10. Beedster
    ...and if you have 7.30 to spare, watch the video but stay focussed wherever possible on Moon, 100% in the moment, 100% in the music, and 100% in the zone. Sublime
  11. Geek99 started following FS/FT Capurso Sniper Deluxe
  12. Geek99
    You only need half of those If you got rid of everything fret wise above the octave and every part of a fret on the two treble strings, you could make it a hybrid fretted/fretless and do all the pointless noodling on the bits real bass players don’t use 👍 #joking
  13. simonlittle started following Amplification advice
  14. simonlittle
    Like a lot of upright bass players I have a David Gage Realist pickup on my bass and play the majority of my upright gigs through a Markbass head and 210 cab. I’m not familiar with the J-tone pickup but I’ve rarely had feedback issues with the Realist. I also regularly play the same bass through a big Ashdown rig with a 6x10 cab with no problems, plus it’s been through a bunch of festival hire rigs (usually Ampeg SVTs and big 8x10/4x10 cabs), again no problem. It always helps to have a bit of distance between the cab and the bass to avoid feedback issues, more so as the volume levels go up. The only times I’ve had an issue have been when I’m right on top of the amp as you mentioned, or when playing a hire bass with a crappy pickup.
  15. Geek99
    Based only on an acoustic bass and amping, I’d go to the PA every time
  16. Geek99 started following East Pre Amps and Amplification advice
  17. Geek99
    Ignore this comment please utter stupidity on my part
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  19. Beedster
    At 4.46 in if you look at the version with subtitles they're all singing 'Gerald'. They're not, they're actually singing 'cello', because during tracking PT apparently asked for cellos to play those stacatto notes but was told the record company wouldn't foot the bill. So the band - bless them - sang the word 'cello' instead
  20. Geek99

    East Pre Amps

    Geek99 replied to AJC08's topic in Bass Guitars

    I spoke to him a few times - he was super-helpful
  21. reggieboomboom started following Musicman stingray natural. Fully refinished inc refret. Slight neck issue.
  22. reggieboomboom
    Originally sold to @bigthumb but it was returned due to a neck issue. The neck was left off the bass for 3 years, and now seems there is a slight bow in it. The action is set very low, and if adjusted it may improve, but currently the strings buzz on frets 8-11. i just dont have time to get it sorted. So taken £200 off the price for someone to get a good deal. @bigthumb will be able to tell you the quality of the refinished and fret work.its really excellent. Originally a burgundy colour that was then sprayed orange, so i had the bass professionally stripped and refinished in clear satin. beautiful ash body. The original neck has been completely refinished, fret board cleaned and refretted, the headstock has a new coat of clear coat. The rear of the neck has been left as natural wood as i don't like sticky necks, the neck is now unbelievably fast playing. 2 scratchplates are included but no screws. Electronics were tested and cleaned. All original hardware. I have a gig bag and cardboard box, so it can be posted, I think fully insured would be about £30.
  23. Beedster
    Sat in the pub tonight discussing this very track. OK, JE was one of the great bass players, and Daltrey a decent front man, but Moon and Townsend are just incredible in this, in fact it's Townsend's guitar that holds it together at times. f***ing glorious 🙏
  24. jay bass
    Tuners now sold Neck and pickups still available p&p £5 to uk mainland .
  25. Bagman
    The Beta V 2 band eq reminds me of the old Stingray I asked Greg SGFX about the Beta V and the new Diamond EQ Boost Drive , now deciding what to do
  26. simonlittle started following U Bass Weight and Usability
  27. simonlittle
    They weight virtually nothing. I’ve done a bunch of gigs on a Kala U Bass over the years and you barely notice you’re wearing it. It’s worth adding a strap button at the base of the neck if it doesn’t have one (neither of mine did) so you don’t have to hold it like a regular ukulele. Sound wise you’ll be fine for most styles I reckon. They’re surprisingly versatile.
  28. woolf
    Oops ! You’re correct, they are 4 in line… I will amend the post ☺️
  29. admiralchew
    Hi @Bleezar, I'll DM you. Both the TK-421-X and Volt Thrower are really excellent bass-tailored takes on the RAT but given I have a Volt Thrower for sale I don't think it's fair to give a run down of each on this sale thread.
  30. dudewheresmybass
    Calling elvis - dire straits
  31. mike257
    That's awesome news! Made up to get that update.
  32. tayste_2000
    Todays Still messy as it took me several days to remove the gunk from the old velcro, so I’m now afraid to recommit.
  33. dudewheresmybass started following DOD Meatbox behaviour
  34. dudewheresmybass
    This echoes my experience as well. once I split the signal and sent the mb to Pa, boom! mine is also an OG that I bought for £35 on eBay about 20 years ago 😉
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