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Had a fantastic day yesterday in the company of Billy Sheehan, have been in contact with billy for a number of years, always had great chats with him etc, he arranged for me to meet up with him yesterday in Glasgow, just can't put in words how cool that experience was, i take part time photos of bands for fun, and billy asked if i would take some shots, Mr Big are a very slick set up!! Pro all the way, i was listening to Billy's onstage sound which is just incredible he has the smoothest low end with just the right amount of grunge on top he is an expert at sound control of a bass guitar , he can manipulate that bass to sound any way he likes it, so happy i got the chance for this experience, great bunch of guys too, i took a pile of photos if anyone fancies a look. cheers Geo Billy Sheehan pics here https://www.flickr.com/photos/139327844@N08/

This isn't a shot of the Alembic-esque - but it is related. And it should warm the pink torpedoles of @scrumpymike 's heart: It's his veneer going on his Lyte back, because I've got the bench back....BECAUSE I'VE FINISHED THE ELECTRIC! Here are some finished shots: There are a couple of tidy-up jobs to do (but none that need the workbench, Mike ) including adding the hatch to chamber contact strips to those that notice such things (and centreing and gluing the nut for those that notice those things too) but this is pretty much how it looks I've done some sound clips - I'll post those shortly. As always, thanks very much indeed for your interest, support, comments and suggestions along the way

It’s not that I’m “fond” of it. It’s that my literal career depends on it. YouTube’s algorithm heavily promotes clicks, and the more times people click on a video, the more it gets recommended to you. Consider my position, please. I want to create in-depth video essays, or good-faith critiques of other musicians to help them improve, or comment response videos answering questions from my viewers. This is what I want to do for a job, for a living, because I think I’m pretty good at it, and I have the opportunity to do so. How should I title my videos? Should I appeal to your own personal sensibility of what titles should be? Remember, YouTube will bury it if I do. So, if I dont clickbait it, you won’t see it, and then nobody else will see it either. I constantly have to play a game of how much I should clickbait, and what that clickbait looks like. It’s not something that I enjoy at all, so I hope you judge my stuff by the quality of what I offer in the video itself rather than how it’s packaged for you. Because there is little that I can do about that.

Sounds like a fault to me. Head over to this thread on Talkbass: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/source-audio-sorcerers-society-s-a-s-s-part-3.1056621/ and get in touch with rsmith601 (president of Source Audio). He’ll sort you out in a jiffy.

Oh yes of course, me too, always have done.

I had that prob with mine. Opened it up & removed speakers to find cable resting against cone. Tied it back, all ok. Worth a check. G.

So what you're saying is these manufacturers move production from countries like Japan to countries like Indonesia to help the Indonesian economy? And you think the guy in the video is being naive? I'd say he's not the only one. What you describe is a side effect of companies chasing the lowest cost of production. Plain and simple. As soon as it becomes cheaper to produce guitars to certain standards and schedules and in the required quantities elsewhere in the world, a corporation will move production because the bottom line profitability is all that matters to them. It would be nice to think they're moving production from country A to country B just to help out all the B population, but that is rose tinted viewing at best. I've seen it in every company I've ever worked for, current one especially.

Interesting video, and he seems like a lovely guy, but his economic and political naivety is quite extraordinary. His constant references to "cheap production" and "exploitation" ignore the reality, which is that for example Fender making "cheap" guitars (branded as Squier) in Japan created jobs and helped to raise the standard of living in Japan to the extent that they moved production to Korea, then to China, then to Indonesia, then to Vietnam, in each case creating a new population of skilled workers earning more than they earned before, and now capable of pushing ahead without further investment from abroad. That's how economies work. The people who live in those countries, just like the people who live here in the UK, don't constantly look abroad and wish that they had the same standard of living as someone richer. Most people look at what they have now, compare it with what they had before or what their parents had before, and judge on that basis whether or not they're doing well. And when those Third World countries benefit from this sort of inward investment and develop their economies, guess what - they stop being Third World countries and become Developing countries. "Exploitation" definitely exists in many unskilled industries, most famously textiles, and I don't condone that for a second, but this luthier's definition of "exploitation" and his clarion call to cease "exploiting" these countries would see those very country's economies damaged and their workers thrown into unemployment. Is that really such an achievement? Basschat's tentacles extend a long way around the world. I'd love to hear from some Basschatters in Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam as to whether they'd like to see the big instrument factories closed down. For their benefit. I'd even more like to hear from Basschatters in Kenya, Mozambique and Sierra Leone who are likely to be the next recipients of this sort of inward investment. Because, of course, their labour is now cheaper than the workers of Japan, Korea, China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. There's a reason for that ...

Well OK, but don't leave it too long! It's part of the learning process!

So many great bass scores. Thanks for all your hard work. Cheers

The 12th South East Bass Bash will be on Saturday 29 September 2018 At Jubilee High School, Surrey, School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1TE The first planning meeting has already taken place! (in a pub) Get the date in your diaries!

Hmm. I didn't find it to be the most responsive of pedals to be honest. My experience of filter pedals is increasingly that they're quite delicate beasts and input level, type of string, playing style can have a big impact upon how they sound....so I sold it. I found the MXR one to be the same to be honest. Yet the Groove Regulator is fantastic, as is the Fwonkbeat. The Engima Q Balls is variable - good on some basses, suspect on others!

They are very pretty and in another league to the Stagg, the only thing I'd say is a possible negative is that it's less DB like than a Stagg, if someone was wanting to move onto a full DB later/as well as then I would recommend the Stagg to get the hang of the left (right for Silvia) hand technique of a DB. For me the dots just confuddle me too, I prefer the minimalist Stagg method or none at all if wanting to go full DB later. Quick transition from elec bassist to passable in the mix upright player the NS has it hands down, most convincing DB sound alike goes to the Yamaha, most awkward to play deep neck closest to the real thing goes to the Stagg imo.

So far I haven't found the solution. -I liked the EBS valvedrive very much, but cumbersome and boring to feed at 12v AC I tried the runoffgroove Ginger, very good mild OD but one trick pony . then Scientist Elements, lacked bass compared to the valvedrive IMO, otherwise very good and obviously very versatile. The mxr bass OD was a bit muddy for my taste and lacked personnality I went to an Agro, I sold for a B3K, I sold for an Agro, and bought a new B3k. The aggie is very good, versatile and pleasant before an EF but gets a bit lost in the mix IMO (a bit noisy too, and the heavy steel box bothers me. I wish it came with a blend and aluminium standard box). The B3k is very good at what it does, but not very transparent and by no means creamy (too harsh to use before an EF ) I also have an idiotbox blowerbox clone which is cool in a rat-esque way. Useful but gain past noon I don't like the sound all in all the B3k and Agro comes first, maybe the agro is better yet because it is very versatile, can be aggressive but has enough body to sound sweet and natural. Maybe I'll try the chase bliss next.

Hard to believe so many people are that bothered by what a bass looks like. They play well and sound good, what's not to like? I play my Fender Precisions far more than the EB4, but it's still a good bass.

Hmmm...I'd hate to be the cause of you buying a second 'not right for you' pedal, but what you've just described in terms of what you're after sounds exactly like the HGBM I've just acquired from krispn! Have a listen to YouTube clip on this I posted earlier in the thread and see what you think?

Another AJR masterpiece...I'm sure the new owner will be as please with this as I am with the Silk Bass and the Psilos bass.. Good work sir...

Still got mine too. Bought the pic sleeve version as well so I didnt need to play the metal box version anymore. Great album. Well ahead of its time.

Good evening, Hal, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

Still have it in it's original now very dull tin box. One of the few bits of vinyl that I still pull out occasionally and listen to. One of my all time favourite records...

I like your list, actually I love your list. It's taken a while but our new drummer has everything on your list. Most important he sings fantastic high harmonies, has a great look, he's a great guy and people tend to gravitate towards him at every gig. Him and his wife set up and tear down his kit in 15 mins. At first I didn't think he was going to work out. Boy was I wrong. We're lucky we found him ( open mic ). Blue

Well I’ve never had any issues daisy chaining my Source Audio pedals. Hmmm. Might be worth contacting SA themselves - their customer service is excellent and they’ll definitely help you out.

A good drummer MUST be able to do the following: Play in time. Properly tune their drums. Remember at least two sets' worth of material. Control volume of playing without compromise. Be consistent and play with tasteful economy. Develop an almost telepathic relationship with the bass player. Be groovy and funky as all-get-out when necessary. Avoid strewing the stage with boxes and cases when setting up. Set up a full kit in 15 minutes or less. Be a nice guy, diplomatic and easy to get on with. Resist the urge to have 'just one more drink/spliff/rock/tab'. Carry own drums and ancilliaries to and from transport. PROVIDE OWN BLOODY TRANSPORT! I've only met two drummers in forty years who have been anywhere near this. In conclusion: Finding a good drummer is HARD.

Exactly the same. It is a generic made PRC item sold under different trade names.

I watched it to the very end. I also suspect that the reason many people have latched on to his views on exploitation and ethics is because that was in the first five minutes and it may be all they watched. It's not the most visually stimulating video, to be fair, but it is worth listening to in full.

The video of course makes both points very well Alan. One impacts on the other too.

Apologies Alan. I did find the video thought provoking. My first thought was how come Alan doesn't charge more?... I say that fully acknowledging the irony of it considering our recent email conversation!

Welcome Hal. Isn't it good? All that wood.

Try the TC Sentry. Looks to me to be one of the best and most customisable noise gates out there for not much money.

AER amp one is £1450 from GAK and weighs 13.5 kg. The one10 costs £319 delivered and weighs 7.5kg. (7.0kg if you go for the cloth cover at an extra £30.) That leaves you £1131 to buy an amp for the one10. Or an amp and a second one10? I agree that the amp one is superb. I've had a amp one (and an AER amp two - even better!) but the one10 will amaze you just as much. Frank.

you'd be surprised what OM night attendees will tolerate and still cheer wildly

Nope, Channel A does it for me. No mid scoup - just dial bass & treble all the way down and take it from there. A plus B in cold fusion is also really useable.

Boy am I glad I pulled the trigger on Le Bass, I can tell me and it are going to be very good friends for a long time. Bought it for it's cold fusion mode, and that seems to be where I favour it, but it or either channel all work amazingly with my two dirt pedals (Chowny Fuzzster and Darkglass B3K), but in different ways. With the Fuzzster into channel A I can get a fair impression of Mr Wolstenholme of Muse, into channel B I get a nice vintage-y kinda Fuzz sound, a little thin but cool sounding. The Darkglass is a little more baked in, but the more subtle changes are still appreciated. But with the Fuzzster and B3K run in parallel (Boss LS-2) into cold fusion mode... Special feelings. Filthy high gain special feelings. Well I enjoyed it! Made me hanker for a new paperweight though, maybe a tremelo-flavoured paperweight this time...

Like everything new it takes a little while to get used to and get your preferences set right but it does seem to be a very worthwhile upgrade and genuinely better than the old software. Knowing how long such things take it’s a big thanks from me for all the hard work by everyone involved.

Yeah the Mikey Way’s flakes were quite obvious “discs” and the flecks in your basses finish aren’t the same. its a refinished dream of a bass.

Classic and cool is actually based up the road from me in Teignmouth but its not a shop, he has awesome stuff in!

What's the problem? If you don't like the modifications and/or you think it's overpriced just move on. I'm sure there will be something you do like popping up in the for sale section very soon.

It can be a bit disappointing but it’s not worth getting upset about. There are also many basses in sale in the classifieds that are not modified or badly treated and yet been on sale for months. I can think of 2 that have been popping up for years. Clearly they are also overpriced for the current market. But the owners have clearly decided on the money they want and refuse to accept less. Up to them, it is their property. still on the plus side their repeated payment of subs to the site can only be a good thing!

Completely fair rant, complaining about the human condition to overvalue one's own possessions. Everyone wants to feel like they've got a bargain, just like they tend to appraise future value on the high side. I think the part of the brain responsible for this is just to the left of the bit that creates GAS...

So - lots of fun today First of all, I had to get that silly vertical cable to lie down. You wouldn't think Schaller mainly deal in guitars and basses...how many 3" - 4" deep basses do you know that could have a control chamber that would accommodate this design 'feature'? And the only way of doing that is to invalidate the warranty on what is a very expensive bit of kit by taking off the very stiff, very thick sealed rubber boot: And while we're on the subject of 'I love Schaller, but...', if I turn round the guitar to see the other side, let me give you a quick quiz... Question: Between the two types of knob: nicely powder coated solid brass knurled, allen-key secured, standard 6mm shaft beauties push on, plastic, non-standard 3mm shaft, small top hat ...which is the dirt cheap Harley Benton offering and which is part of the Schaller flagShip top of the range (and very expensive) piezo pre-amp mixer offering? Yes - the nice knobs are the Harley Benton ones. Honestly, I DO love Schaller - great service and some great, great products but, if you're looking, fellas...come on...you are better than this! So, I found this in my bits box: And the bottom left hand bit has an i.d. of 3mm ...and when you put it on the sanding wheel, you can get this - a 6mm o.d. (you make knobs, Schaller - yes, 6mm...the standard size of the knobs you supply to millions of us!): And that fits on the non-standard 3mm shaft of the three way rotary: On which the nasty cheap Harley Benton knob itself fits: Call me uncouth, but I think that looks better : And then came the rest of the day (pretty much 12 hours) with the myriad of tweaks, and drills, and earthing and tinning and checking and planning, until: And - knock me down with a feather - it all bloody works! And the hatch still fits. And I'm going to go and have a long sit down....

Hope you kept the hat though! I took it to a gig on Saturday but ended up not using it as the output was very low - I'll try it out a few more times & see if some fiddling about is needed.

Heres my current one - starts slow and moody and builds to a monster geetar solo......

What's a You Tube? Sounds like a euphemism to me.

Clearly a superlative bass player.

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