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  2. Sibob
    Couple of things here: - Broughton: Exactly the same tracking as the original OC2, by their own admission. - There were no changes to the original OC2 that made MIJ and ‘better’ sounding than MIT. Yes there was a IC chip change, but that was effectively like-for-like due to an out-of-production IC. The change actually happened during the MIJ era, and so there are some MIJ (even OctaveR) units that have the ‘new’ IC, as early as ‘83 that I’ve personally seen. So if someone says they can hear a tonal difference between a MIJ and an MIT specifically, then I’m afraid that’s purely down to the component value drift/leakage/age of a given unit, it’s got nothing to do with the circuit or place of manufacture. As such, with any OC2 (or old pedal), you role the dice as to whether it does what you need, don’t buy it based on where it was made. Si
  3. RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE
    Well we all know the history , but I just don’t feel it tbh . Neil was the main songwriter , and of course an unstoppable force live and on record . I’ve seen a lot of Annika’s drumming on you tube .This was before the announcement of her joining Rush .She is phenomenal..but I can’t imagine her moving around so much as Neil did . I can’t see the warmth . Plus of course Geddy’s voice is not what it was. Some of their stuff has been downturned live to accommodate. He was struggling on the clockwork angels tour . Then there is the cash grab side of things ; expensive tkts ( apparently) , plus the huge price of reissued stuff such as the Grace Under Pressure Live set etc. I’ll wait for the dvd / download. Yeah , it’s true that Rush do indeed divide options . Fans disliking the modern stuff or hating the prog stuff etc . It’s only my opinion though 🙂
  4. alyctes
    I'm going to stick my neck out (ha!) and compare it with this one... My guess is that they changed the design at some point. Equally, I may have entirely the wrong end of the stick.
  5. Jaggerz started following Ambler - Icarus - Thunderbird Custom Build
  6. Boodang

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    Boodang replied to Thump's topic in Effects

    Unfortunately I don't have an original to compare it to but just got this.
  7. alyctes
    There seems to be some damage on the body above the heel. Possibly related? It would be interesting to see it with the neck off.
  8. bnt
    Girl With Grey Eyes - Big Country
  9. Tokalo
    Re-release version. It’s been used, so isn’t pristine but works fine. Velcro on the base. No original box.
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  10. Useless Eustace
    It took me ten minutes to work out what that was 🤪 I’m trying to find a teacher in the area. Plenty advertising the above unmentionable, but can’t see any Bass. I will keep looking. So are we saying Teacher only? No online? Or if online is OK along side face-to-face, would it be this Scott or the Beginner to Badass? I’m intrigued that not a single comment on the Beginner to Badass. It’s the one that tops the google searches (well my algorithm maybe). Is there a reason?
  11. CHARLIE-BROWNE started following USA Musicman Stingray SUB
  12. CHARLIE-BROWNE
    ERNIE BALL MUSICMAN STINGRAY SUB USA When I got this - as many are - the neck was sticky black and so its been stripped and beautifully finished by renowned Lincolnshire luthier John Le Voi and plays like silk and IMO looks so much better The weight is a respectable 9.1 ish pounds on my kitchen scales (allow a little variation in that) the original pickguard that came with this model is a metal checkerplate and is included in the sale; the red one is a quality aftermarket one i prefer it personally There are a few dinks on the body which is the original white matt-ish slightly textured finish Its sounds amazing for slap and to be honest if these were the weapon of choice for Bernard Edwards nuff said it can do it all - new strings and set up from John when he refinished the neck which is a million percent better than stock I can post or you can collect - the latter preferred but I appreciate not always possible - I know sometimes taking a trade can help things along so feel free to try me
  13. dclaassen
    Gotta love Skynard for getting a crowd fired up!
  14. Savethedaves
    I do indeed my friend!
  15. fretmeister
    Probably not this one:
  16. Misdee
    I totally agree. If a seller was willing to sell it at a price under the market value that doesn't make someone who sells the same bass at the market value dishonest or dishonourable. The original vendor might have needed a quick sale for whatever reason. If he was happy to accept an offer, that's that.
  17. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I see what you did there 🤣 ....unless you didn't mean it to be, then as you were.
  18. BassTool
    Great that @JPJ! Love a bit of Freebird, always an appreciative crowd in Shotton too, nice one 👍🏼
  19. Sibob
    And to add to it….they’re Chisonics, not Dark Stars 😅 Si
  20. Matt P started following If you were starting today, what’s the best way to learn?
  21. Matt P
    i was playing for about 10 years before i had any lessons (i started as a g******t and did have lessons when i was starting out) I had weekly lessons and within about a month my bandmates noticed the difference, i continued for a good few years and only stopped when kids came along and i had less time (and a brief period without a job) Find a teacher that you gel with and explain what you want to learn, If i'd gone for online lessons i doubt I'd have put in the practice required and it would have all been a waste of money YMMV obviously, i found that as i was paying for the in-person time every week i was far more motivated to practice. don't worry about the kit you have, IMO getting good technique is more important than how fancy/expensive your kit is, provided it's well enough set up you can learn on any modern bass, the quality of budget instruments is amazing compared to how it was 20 years ago. Matt
  22. Belka
    Are they? I looked at their site yesterday and today and didn't see this bass for sale. Perhaps it sold instantly.
  23. Boodang
    The WA I've had a while, the Behringers have just arrived.
  24. Misdee started following “Rush” UK Tour March 2027
  25. Misdee
    It was inevitable. I wish them well, but suffice to say I won't be going. Living in a world where Rush exist but without Neil Peart still feels pretty weird to me. Nevertheless, I hope everyone who goes has a great time. One thing you can be sure of is that the musicianship will be on-point.
  26. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I'm probably being a bit sensitive, but putting Rush as "Rush" (by which I presume you're suggesting it's not really Rush) is a bit odd. Do you therefore think that the first album, containing several songs which feature on their most recent live sets, is not Rush either as Peart wasn't involved? Rush eh? Constantly dividing opinions 🤣
  27. Boodang started following Behringer B-Tron III & Octaver Divider
  28. Boodang
    The holy trio! Unfortunately not the originals. The WA Mutation II I've had since it came out, the Behringer B-Tron III & Octave Divider have just arrived. Only just had a quick play but I'll do an in depth review later next month when I've spent some time with them. Initial impressions, the Octave Divider can be tamed quite nicely. On the Aguilar Octaver, as much as I like it, I can't get a subtle blend, whereas it seems the Divider can be blended nicely. LF and 'down' on the B-Tron is very nice straight out the box. The Mutation I've had a while and is one of my fav pedals.
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  30. petebassist
    Thanks for the tip. The one I used is supposed to be reversible, so hopefully it'll be easy to melt, but I'm no expert.
  31. Slug Ice started following Warmoth/Fender Precision Bass
  32. fretmeister
    I would have in person lessons in a way classical instrument players approach it. The system is very successful for a reason. I would also take theory grade exams (as in no-playing, just understanding of theory), and do dedicated jazz studies. I've seen it in many classical instrument players - zero to grade 8 within 5 years of a properly structured programme - and then being ready for conservatoire study if wanted. Grade 8 exceeds 95% of bass work so that would set me up to play most things for the rest of my life. Separating the academics of music from art is a well established way of doing it very efficiently. If I won the lottery I'd quit my job and do it now!
  33. fretmeister
    If it came here by Parcel Force it's probably still in transit. Only been 30 odd years!
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