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It's a 14 year old thread but here's where it started: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/darkglass-pedals-are-going-to-be-made-in-the-usa-now.892646/ The relationship didn't pan out - don't know the specifics - but these Built in the USA units are Spencers redesigns. Anyway - great pedal (mine is still on my board). GLWTS! -
A smaller, simpler version of the GX series. Like the form factor a lot. https://www.boss.info/us/products/gx-1b/
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Latest album from highly rated US singer-songwriter. Yours for just £8 posted UK. Now £6 Susan James is thrilled to announce the release of her latest album TIME IS NOW on July 12, 2024. Dive into a world of captivating melodies and artful lyrics that will leave you wanting more. The psychedelic chamber-pop opus not only showcases James' talent but also highlights her growth and commitment to musical authenticity. Engineered and produced by Susan, Time Is Now is a testament to her innovative approach and artistic evolution. With a discography that tells a story of experimentation and heartfelt creativity, Susan James continues to capture the hearts of fans and critics alike. Susan provides some insight stating “It all began as a powerful vision a year ago, an idea that blossomed into what I now offer as a soundtrack for healing our seemingly broken world. In these tumultuous and divisive times, we must acknowledge that love, empathy, and inclusivity are not just noble ideals, but are vital components of our collective resilience and progress as a species.. While there are forces that seek to keep us in a state of conflict and mere survival, I believe that by embracing love and all its facets, we unlock boundless potential and possibilities for a beautiful, unified global future." She goes on playfully, "So yes, it’s this tiny concept that inspired the album." -
Bass Notes is a book written by Stone Foundation’s Neil Sheasby. It’s an on the road journal covering 2011-22 and will strike a chord with anyone with touring experience. Foreword by Horace Panter. New copy, just published. RRP £15, yours for £11 £8 £6 Posted. -
New, sealed and unplayed - the just released debut solo album from Dr Feelgood singer Robert Kane. Pretty rootsy, here’s a link to a video. Yours for £8 posted UK. -
I can't tell if these volume number posts are piss takes... As a musician, how can you be worried about what number/setting the dial is at? Imagine getting your settings dialled in perfectly, and then stressing because the square root of the bass treble and middle doesn't equal Pi.... Just close your eyes and use your ears people.... Be free. Liberate yourself from this numerical mental prison. -
Remember that this preamp is boost only, even if there might be a center detent on the knobs. 😉
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Despite what I said earlier, I have to agree that I too am more likely to use the G string when reading music, especially sight reading, as the old classical guitarist in me instinctively plays the notes within reach if my brain is busy processing the music!
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Squier Vintage Modified active Jaguar 5 string bass The previous owner did the following: Fender USA Hi-Mass bridge (will also come with the original bent piece of metal) Fender USA Noiseless Jazz pickup I understand the Precision pickup is a Fender USA one but don't know which one. I removed the Fender USA decal from the headstock and just stuck a skull/wings decal with my year of birth. I also stuck some red tortoiseshell vinyl over the black scratch plate.-
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How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
Rosie C replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
Our local Wassail & Mari Lwyd is next weekend and our Morris band will be playing throughout much of the festivities, including leading (with the choir) a public sing-along in the early evening - Farmer's Boy, Gluouscetershire Wassail, Cwm Rhondda, Calon Lan, Sweet Caroline, Delilah, Sosban Fach, etc. We had our first practice with the choir last night - about 40 of them! With pouring rain and an upstairs rehearsal room, I kept things portable with my bass ukulele and Roland Street Cube EX. It went very well - the choir were well-practiced and it didn't take long to synch together. One more practice then the wassail. There's talk of there being a couple of thousand people there, though the band will mostly be on smaller amps. I'm torn between the practicality of bass uke + TE Elf, versus making the effort and taking my double bass and my Trace AH300. The photos and video will still be there after the back pain has subsided! -
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1) People who post 'collection-only' pedal listings online 🥴 This isn't the noticeboard on your local village green... Sending a pedal via post isn't hard. I've sent 3 this week... I wouldn't sell things anywhere near as quick as I do currently (generally less than a week turnaround) if I refused to arrange delivery. Just denying yourself a sale. 2) People who post very specific job-lots of individually expensive items and refuse to split 🥴 I can understand if the job-lot is cheap, but I've seen a few people post entire pedalboards totalling over £1000... What are the odds someone wants your exact setup lol? Why would you not just sell piecemeal and make the sales? Imagine if you went into a shop and they said sorry you can't buy this single Tshirt, you need to buy an entire pre-chosen wardrobe of clothes.... I genuinely think some people aren't bothered about making the sale, and just want to play shopkeeper on the internets.
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Almost correct, but it's the GS that had a flat four, not the CX. My father was a mechanic and fond of Citroen, and we had the project to put one GS engine (1299cc and 65 hp, so the roughly equivalent of 2 x 2CV engines) in my 2CV in the late 80's, but I literally dismantled my 2CV before we could make it happen. That said in the 60's and 70's, it was quite common to put a Panhard engine in a 2CV. 😉
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Great condition Hellx LT complete with Diago showman pedalboard which does a great job of protecting it. The LT is in full working order and minimal signs of use. Factory reset and up to date firmware. I also have the original box up in the loft if the purchaser wants it! The case is fairly well worn and was used extensively with other pedals before the helix went in it, but it's solid and perfect for the job and has spare space for external pedals, wireless etc Collection from Chelmsford. Only selling as I need to physically downsize to a StompXL or similar (Anagram quad cortex etc) to gain some stage space. Might consider a trade/PX some something smaller!-
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I see that Xvive have a new stereo version of the venerable u4 system coming. Looks like you plug it into left and right XLR from the mixer. -
Well, I gave the Drivetrain a good go the other night with the band and honestly, I was rather underwhelmed. It was too muddy/mushy and got a bit lost in the room. Needed quite a bit of EQ help to make itself heard, not quite as bad as the "Fartolini" kit in the Cort Curbow, but certainly reminiscent of that experience. I had a plan B for this eventuality - ordered a MM4 at the same time as the Drivetrain in case such a thing happened. So last night I did yet another pickup swap... It may be the confirmation bias running riot, but I do think that there's a bit more aggression to the sound of this pickup vs. the Drivetrain, in my headphones at least. Will find out next time I'm playing live in the room with a band.
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Did you have to adjust the nut? I tried to restring a cheap Peavey I have lying around to BEAD and had to really work on the nut, file the grooves out a lot etc.
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Not sure of the road, but there are responsible youngsters who do driver training with their clubs and do just that.
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Never say Basschat is not a source of diverse information 😁 I note we have managed to avoid contentious issues though and nobody has gone passive aggressive.
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Now upgraded with the Retrovibe Stinger preamp and a Nordstrand pickup. I also had a new nut fitted because the old one was worn to bits. I've currently got flats on this but I'm thinking to go for some tapewounds to get a bit more brightness out of the sound and still keep the fretboard intact. I've learned that this was factory made as a lined fretless. The board is really thick, feels like ebony or a cheaper version of ebony with a weird name... Either way it feels gorgeous and can draw out a lot of richness in the sound. The back of the neck feels really good too. I'm still experimenting with the preamp but I should get there soon. Too many new things going on at once and I need to properly sit down with this working on the right songs to get it where I want it.
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Barefaced Three10 Teaser: Anybody Know More?
Stub Mandrel replied to Obrienp's topic in Amps and Cabs
I doubt they are continuously rolling off the line like Ford Fiestas in 1995... They probably run a batches in different sizes as required to maintain stock and meet orders. -
Definitely, on BG. I get the impression it's closer to DB, but there's still a lot of A string use on that.
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I had an L2 but it was basically a piece of 'art' i occasionally looked at and didn't really play, an absolute classic in my mind and i'd love to see this produced again in resin/graphite (can't be that hard can it)??? just with a flatter (front to back) neck profile and a 42mm nut (IMHO), apparently Ned took advice from Stanley Clarke for the neck profile of the L2!, shame about the drill holes though but easily filled i guess, whatever you may read its still just a lump of resin easily filled with yacht epoxy🤷♂️
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For sale, TC Electronic Spectradrive preamp. Full featured preamp with built in compressor and drive. Great sounding unit in very good used condition, some small nics on the edges, comes with original box and power supply. Velcro on bottom. Postage included to UK Addresses. Cheers.-
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Often adding more solder will help to reactivate old, stubborn solder. I’ve been using the same 17w Antex since 1988. About three years ago I bought a 25w Antex, just so’s I could have two different sized tips to hand without having to wait for the iron to cool down to change the bit.
