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Well June was a hotly contested challenge, to the extent that it would be quicker to list those that didn't win it Nevertheless congratulations are due to @Dad3353 @Leonard Smalls @Nail Soup and @skankdelvar for their most excellent compositions. As it’s his first win, the honour of picture choosing has fallen to Nail Soup , who has offered the following ..... "Its a small ornament I saw on holiday in the hotel lobby" Simple rules ✔️ Entries must be <5 minutes and recorded this month. ✖️ No illegal samples, copyright infringements or other snide goings-on ✖️ No Bagpipes. please no bagpipes, the summer solstice truce has just gone over . panpipes only if you have too. ✖️ No voting for your own entry. We'll know. And we'll shame you. A line or two offering an insight to your inspiration/track choice will be good as well , it works nicely on the voting thread. The Deadline for entries is Midnight on Sunday 24th July good luck everyone7 points
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Well nearly got it.. Was initially looking at a P Bass but there just not my thing tonally. So looked for a 4 string Jazz to go with my Atelier 5 without spending £thousands.. This fits the bill. Have heard great things in as much as build quality etc. Didn't want to mod it, just pick it up and play.. I really like gold and white, not sure about the gold pick guard so will change that out for a dark brown tort maybe. I think these may be sought after in years to come maybe.? . Ill take it to rehearsal and see how it sounds through the Aguilar.. 😎6 points
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This is not true, and most (not all) amp manufacturers no longer make class AB amps anyway, so why would they say this? IME, those who do not offer class D amps are the ones who have struggled with, or stumbled badly with class D technology. Those who haven't stumbled have not looked back and continue to move forward. This is not true of Mesa, certainly since 2014 when they "discovered" how much better and more reliable class D is. In most cases, they don't. Many switchmode power supplies are MUCH beefier than their heavy line frequency supplies, especially at 230V/50Hz. A quick test of SMPS output impedance shows how obvious this is too. Why can't those folks who live and die by the heavy gear as a preference refuse to acknowledge that other players might have different preferences and tastes that are just as valid? I've designed gear in both camps, each amp model does exactly what I intended with regards to performance and voicing with ZERO regard for the amp's size, weight or technology used.6 points
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Pretty immaculate USA Dimension. Pro lever Fender. One of the nicest necks I’ve ever played - oil finish, asymmetric, compound radius etc - just feels lovely. Fantastic range of sounds across the 5 pickup positions and active EQ. Weight is 9lb 1oz. Currently strung with EB Cobalt Flats. This was a lockdown purchase that has never left the house (and rarely if ever for the previous owner either I imagine – the case is perfect) other than for 1 recording session. Only selling because I’ve got some serious short scale GAS though that I need to deal with. 🙂 All stock apart from Dunlop Straplocks, plus short extension fitted to front strap button that you’ll see in the pics. Basically, I’m incredibly picky about balance. I think because this is a lighter than usual Dimension, there was a TINY amount of neck bias (that I imagine most folk wouldn't even notice), but I had my local Tech add this little extension and it balances perfectly now. Very easily removed if desired, of course. Local pickup preferred of course but can ship at buyer's expense if necessary. Full spec is: Colour Black Body Ash Body Finish Gloss Polyester Body Shape Dimension™ Bass Neck Material Maple Neck Finish Hand-Rubbed Oil Finish with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face Neck Shape Asymmetrical “C” Scale Length 34″ (86.36 cm) Fingerboard Maple Fingerboard Radius 9.5″ to 14″ Compound Radius (241 mm-355.6 mm) Number of Frets 21 Frets Size Medium Jumbo String Nut Bone Nut Width 1.625″ (41.3 mm) Position Inlays Black Dot Truss Rods Posiflex™; Graphite Neck Support Rods Bridge Pickup Dimension™ Humbucking Middle Pickup Dimension™ Humbucking Controls Master Volume, Three-Band Active EQ with Treble Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut and Mid Boost/Cut Pickup Switching 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Inner Coils of Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Full Middle and Bridge, Position 4. Outer Coils of Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 5. Middle Pickup Pickup Configuration HH Bridge Fender HiMass™ with Chrome-Plated Brass Saddles Hardware Finish Chrome/Nickel-Plated Steel Tuning Machines Fender® “F” Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts Pickguard 3-Ply Black Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top Unique Features Asymmetrical Neck Heel, Stealth “A” String Retainer, Heel-Mounted Spoke Wheel Truss Rod Adjustment, Vintage-Style Knurled Control Knobs, 5-Bolt Neckplate6 points -
One I picked up off BC last September. My first Spector. Extremely impressed - loving the Tonepump circuit!5 points
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But that only matters if you, your band and most importantly of all the audience can hear it. What I'm saying is that most of the time only the bass player can, and only if they stand in front of the rig, never move away from that spot and aren't using IEMs. What everyone else will hear, at best, is the sound of the pre-amp valves being delivered by the Class D amps of the FoH and monitors.5 points
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Still right, no matter how it makes anyone sound. Getting old is a privilege denied to many, we should be proud to have survived, not ashamed. I was at some great gigs and festivals in the 70s, and I am playing at a festival tomorrow. True free festivals are a thing of the past, killed off in the mid 80s after the battle of the bean field. I mourn their passing.5 points
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Built this couple of years back. Sounds like a P-bass.5 points
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Had delivery of this beautiful J style bass from Overwater! Slick, smooth & tonally very useable in most is not all circumstances! Spec as below - Outline Overwater Custom Contemporary J V 5 String Fretted Scale Length - 35” Neck One Piece Maple Neck Maple Fingerboard Maple Binding No Markers 24 Frets Nut Width - 46mm Standard Bolt-on Construction Luminlay Side Dots Body Swamp Ash Body (no top) Electronics Overwater Noiseless J Pickups Overwater Active 3 Band With Added Passive Tone & "bright switch" Locking Jack Output Overwater Black Actel Knobs Hardware Hipshot Black Tuners Top Loading Overwater Bridge in Black 18mm One Black String Retainer Finish - Natural Lacquer With Added Black Pigment (to make the grain pop) Satin Finish Added Luminlay Side Dots Passive Tone Control Maple Binding4 points
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Hi Up For Sale or Trade , i Got this one recently IT Just Not For me i really want IT to try a lakland again But i really miss the passive Tone Need that!!! The Bass Sounds amazing withe the preamp on Hot small Marks and Looks Like a Side dots Fell Off from the Binding is Just dificult to Take on the pics anyways condition is great , For Trade will Take f Basses 5 Strings But i will considerd Other Basses Just try me Specs White colour Kind of Shine in the Darkness Block Inlays, Rosewood Fingerboard and Binding, 35 scale Maple Neck one piece quarterswan alder Body weight only 3,9 Kilo and Comes with the original Case4 points -
I'm actually listening to my band's newest release, Muffling! I'd love a feedback as we put a lot of work into it!4 points
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I've had plenty of valve heads go on me but never a class D so swings and roundabouts.4 points
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Armenia Mood for Dancing - The Nolans4 points
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For sale Picked up on BC recently but major car trouble necessitates an enforced sale. Excellent condition aside from a few very small marks. 9/10 in my view. Usual Yamaha quality, build, playability and sound are all Excellent. Weighs in at 9.5lbs which for a large bodied 5 string is a delight. 18mm string spacing so easy to adapt to, if switching from a four string. Bridge facilitates both standard through body stringing and standard top load. The saddles can be inverted for each option giving a better break angle for the string through option.0 Just a great bass all round and pretty gutted to be selling but there it is. Can work with couriers at your own risk please, due to recent experience. Any questions fire away. Cheers3 points -
Basically brand new. Excellent bass £250 including postage and some brand new Ernie Ball Bass strings3 points -
Caught up on First Aid Kit. Brilliant- one of the highlights for me.3 points
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Although I fall into the trap myself, I should point out that the output devices in amplifiers can all be used in any class of amplifier, so for example linear mosfets can be used in class A, Class B, Class A/B, Class D, Class G and Class H. So can Thermionic Valves and Bipolar Junction Transistors. However switchng mosfets are are the best option for Class D and Valves/Tubes are not recommended. I am 70, use class D heads and am quite happy with them. Yes I was gutted when my beloved Sound City 100W was stolen but the trouble I have had with valve amps over the years, added to the cost of valves, make a valve amp totally uneconomic for me.3 points
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Actually, how an amp sounds when it's driven hard is not so much the type of power supply and power amp, but the intent of the designer and the choices made in voicing and dynamics of the circuitry. Music has evolved, so have the designs at the same time. If the voicing and dynamics response of an older school amp or voicing choices appeal more to you, then that's what you should play, and quit disparaging those who don't share your personal preferences and tastes.3 points
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A Lighter Shade of Pale ～ Procol Harum3 points
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Zippo De Doo Dah James Baskett3 points
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Dragon Attack - Queen3 points
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Maybe be i disunderstood, sorry.3 points
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That's Blue Royale. A limited edition available around 2016. I had one. Kinda wish I still had it, it's super sparkly - even the binding is sparkly!3 points
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Just got one of the new FSR Squier Mustangs as I miss having a short scale. Forgot how small the necks were prefer chunkier Vintera. But at this price point set up is great out of the box. Very low action, intonation 90% there already. It’s fun and colours look great. Now waiting on the postie with GHS flats to get some thumpy tones3 points
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SOLD END PLEASE3 points -
When I was a kid, before the idea of playing bass ever entered my head, I remember seeing that bass in the Wishing Well video and thinking it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. I had no idea it was Cass until this thread. Excellent.3 points
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Saw Brother Strut last night at Bury St Edmunds. Playing their last gig of the tour tonight in London. They were tight as a gnat's chuff and absolutely superb. Paul Turner and Rob Harris both fabulous (as expected), but so were all of the others. This one will live long in the memory. Can't wait to see them again.3 points
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And the joint winners are... @Dad3353, @Leonard Smalls, @Nail Soup and @skankdelvar..! Here, then, are your Winner's Certificates (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ... BC_Chal_Cert_2022_06.pdf ... which look like this (but bigger, of course..!)...3 points
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just found this on YT and thought I'll share it here3 points
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I have the opportunity to buy a bass that doesn't come along too often, so I'm putting this on the block. Last in, first out. I've enjoyed playing it (at home) but standard/long scale is my thing. In very good condition, through body strung with Rotosound 76 flats. PJ Atelier pups and active electronics. Vol, pan, stacked bass/treble. Passive mode also can be engaged by pulling the vol pot. Great shortscale bass with narrow string spacing, 16mm at the bridge I think. Comes in a branded Atelier gig bag. Tryout/collection in West London. (Potentially can deliver anywhere down the M4 corridor and all the way to Fishguard, but not looking to post at this time) Any questions, just ask. Sadly no trades, as cash will go towards a bass I've already committed to buy. The eagle eyed will spot a piece of paper on the back of the headstock, this is just to hide the serial number. No damage, and no drama, just basic scammer protection measures. Edit: IMO Atelier basses are extremely well put together, fit and finish is up there with anything I've played. Just a solid quality bass for not too much money. Edit: Bathroom scale weight: 3.5kg / 7.7lb Nut width = 38.6mm according to my digital calipers.2 points -
I don’t get it. Used to be fine2 points
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That's exactly what I was hoping to hear! For now I have raised the pickup for D and G relative to the other one a bit so I get more punch which makes their brightness is less annoying2 points
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I’ve got socks older than that 😁2 points
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I have a set on my AVRI Precision and like you had previously used TIs. At first I thought ‘what have I done?’ as the E string sounded so dead and dull, I thought there was something wrong or I had wrecked the string when cutting it. However after a few weeks they all balanced out and I love them. The used TIs went on a Jazz Bass and that was a good move too!2 points
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Almost exactly what I did in 1987 at the Bass Centre, ordered a 5 string after playing a very similar 4 string destined for a certain Mr. Bruce. I had a Wal Pro 1 fretless at the time, never went back to playing 4 string basses.2 points -
When you are trying to sell some otherwise terribly put together piece of crap.2 points
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File under "One Born Every Minute".2 points
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As someone who runs their own one-person business, I simply don't get this. No matter how busy I am with actual work, every new enquiry gets an answer with 24 hours, even if I have to apologise that I am too busy to take on any new work at the moment. An unanswered request will most likely result in my potential customer never bothering to get in touch again, whereas those I let know I can't accommodate them right now may well come back with a new request at a time when I need the work.2 points
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My Old Man - Ian Dury2 points
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Last night and this morning have been all about metalwork. Never my favourite subject at school but it just has to be done. The big challenge here was cutting a rectangular hole in the rear panel (0.91mm steel - about 28 gauge for our US friends) to fit the IEC mains inlet. I started with a 6mm hole inside each corner, then took out the bulk of the material with a 20mm panel hole cutter. I managed to remove some more with a hand nibbler (yes it's a thing!) before defining the edges with a cutoff disc and a grinder on my Dremel-a-like tool. I'm pretty pleased with the result. That's all the front and rear panel holes done, plus the mounting points for the eyelet board.2 points
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Okay, I've called a nurse but the escort agency says it will be at least an hour until she can get here. I'll watch some Glastonbury in the meantime and see if I can warm to it a bit more. If that falls I'll do as you suggest and resort to drugs.2 points
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Not trombone but tuba. How can you tell the trombone player's kids in the playground? They can't swing, and don't know how to use the slide!2 points
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It's been a while, due to band members going on holiday followed by me getting covid, but I finally got a chance to use it in anger tonight. It works brilliantly. I could hear myself singing perfectly and could crank up the bass to a level where I never felt the slightest need to dig in. Nary a hint of fret buzz or string clatter all evening, and my playing was far better. I used one mic to capture the ambient sound, but next time I think I'll use two - a condenser mic aimed at the PA and an ambient mic to capture stage sound. The only downside, as @mcnach pointed out, is the amount of electric string involved. I think the next enhancement will be a dedicated cable bundle, but that just needs off-the-shelf cables and some lacing cord. I put a patch panel on the back of the flight case, so with colour-coded connections, setting up should only take a couple of minutes at most. I'll need to do a wee bit more experimenting, but at this stage it's looking like I can dispense with an IEM feed from the desk entirely. Feeling dead chuffed right now!2 points
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" " - Milli Vanilli2 points
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After a week of waiting, my new bass arrived this morning - a Squier Vista Series Musicmaster, in shell pink. I've been after one of these for a while but haven't seen many turn up, and the ones I have seen have been overpriced, knackered, or both. This one was definitely overpriced when I found it on eBay, but I managed to negotiate the seller down to a more reasonable figure, though slightly north of what I'd hoped to pay. It's in good condition overall, with only one tiny chip on the rear of the body, and a couple of small dents. The seller said it had been "well loved", and though it definitely hasn't been abused, it hadn't been looked after. I had to take the whole thing apart and clean a fair bit of gunk off it. The frets in particular were in some state and despite my graft still need a bit more polishing to get the shite off them. I scored some very cheap D'Addario medium scale Chromes on eBay last week so it's been restrung with those, and just needs a set-up, which I'll do this evening. I've never had a short-scale before, unless you count a Bass VI, and it's great fun to play. It sounds very good through my Peavey Century. It'll be shielded and get a new Switchcraft jack later this week, and possibly a new pickguard as well. Pics:2 points
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It's difficult to see what the point of these awards are really. The only valid reason for me is if they recognise people who are not being otherwise recognised for their good work. Musicians are obviously recognised already - so why the gong? On the other hand, who are one of the most unrecognised and unappreciated groups? Bass players. Paul is a bassist. Ergo gong deserved. QED.2 points
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Anything Duck Dunn would have done.2 points
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Time to revive this thread. Look what arrived today 🙂2 points
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I guarantee nobody could tell in a blind test the difference between class A/B and class D. This ridiculous rumour has been doing the rounds forever on the Internet due to 'a company' being concerned that class D would take over and leave them in the dust.2 points
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