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Took my 15 year old daughter to a gig at rock city Nottingham last weekend. She suffers from Cystic Fibrosis so as a treat id arranges with their manager for her to go to soundcheck and meet the band. they were great. Friendly and chatty with her. She’s made each of them a bracelet and they wore them for the actual gig. Then after they were meeting fans, signing stuff, and recognised and said hi to my daughter. I find it rare that bands are that accessible to fans. It really made her day.12 points
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I haven't yet been removed from the band's WhatsApp group. I've just posted this on it: "[Drummer] has informed me that I'm no longer in the band. I'm gobsmacked, and I'd like to fully understand what's happened. [Drummer] and I set up the band with a particular vibe/sound in mind - soul/funk/groove-driven tasteful songs, not rock. Songs were chosen, band name chosen and [singer] recruited on this premise. [Drummer] tells me the band has now decided to go down a different musical path. How come? Is everybody on board with this? What is this new musical direction that the band has adopted that [drummer] tells me I won't like? Who decided that I wouldn't like it? Was this a unanimous decision? Why wasn't I asked? [Drummer] tells me that a new bassist has been recruited behind my back, while I was on holiday. Is this true? Again - was this a unanimous decision? I'm struggling to believe that everybody agreed this was a proper way to behave. I'm not here to argue - rather, I'm trying to get a full understanding of what's happened, and why a group of people seems to have decided to act in such a discourteous and underhand manner. Anybody can ring me to explain further, although probably no need for [drummer] to ring since he's already spoken to me."11 points
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Thinking that I may as well be hung for a sheep (ie a seriously expensive bass) as for a lamb (Rich's excellent EBS Session 60), I have just blown the year's budget on this very beautiful Duesenberg Motown Bass Almost too beautiful to play, but not quite...10 points
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Here i am - Yamaha TRB 5pII bubinga.9 points
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Strike me off the list for I have sinned big time...... Just snuck in before the start on NYE with a MarkBass 5 string Gloxy, a GR800 head and a GR AT212 cab and was hopeful of making it to the finish. Fast forward 5 months and they've all been moved on and replaced with a Spector Pulse 5 string with an LHZ preamp, a Bugera Veyron amp and an LFSys Monaco cab. Next year is a dead cert win.....8 points
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I was listening to some songs from my old band the other week and kinda missed my maple necked P bass, glorious Fender Japan '57ri sunburst with a gold plate I added (if you have it give me a shout!) ... so went looking on eBay at maple necked Precisions.... Years back I lived in Glasgow for a year and found an old beat up Cimar 1905 model Jazz bass from 1975ish bought it knowing a friend was going to have it, @Bassassin helped me fix it up, and it was just fun thing, fun to play and a bright bouncy sound.... nice. I regretted selling it to the mate (although he has loved it since.) And then in my search on eBay for a precision I found a Jazz like the cimar ... and stuck in a bid... and lost.... A week later I got a second chance offer and a few days later it arrives - sold as broken from someone selling for a family member. So other than knowing what it was maybe going to be like a bit of a risk... So it's a Japanese made 1975-76 ish Jazz bass, the headstock is branded Diplomat who I think were a kiwi distributor, but it's very close to both the other one and assassin's one - so Cimar/Ibanez/ Fujigen build probably. It's ash and maple, kinda cheap - pressed tuners that look cheap but seem to work well, square end bridge, the old curved end Japanese pickups, the most evil bridge design known to man, the pots which need replaced and just a bright engaging tone... first thing I found taking it out the box was wasn't far off being in tune that the neck relief was spot on. A good sign. Though the action was High. Then I noticed that the evil bridge had something missing... so the evil sticky out screws to adjust the height are on the bottom, with the nice rounded ends facing up (an improvement) - but the adjustment screws... erm... but the intonation was pretty much spot on... And then soldering the wires back - I imagin they were broken when the old owner tried to fix the dodgy pots... and it comes alive... And yeah they feel, look and sound like TI jazz flats on it too! So yeah my new precision bass ...7 points
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Well that's it.... the final gig in Pakistan for me and a big farewell to all my musician buddies here. Played with three of my bands tonight (singer away in the fourth unfortunately), a bit of bass and a bit of drums. Punk, 80s cover and Hendrix/blues. All my gear packed away so hired a drum kit and borrowed basses. It was a great jam and very emotional. Fly out of here tomorrow. Hopefully will find some equally amazing musicians in Riga but will miss these guys.6 points
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I had something similar - recruited to a band, after a few gigs they said no rehearsal this week, then next week the same, then the rhythm guitarist messaged me and told me that the lead guitarist and drummer (brothers) had a mate who wanted to play bass in the band as it was getting some work in, so they'd been rehearsing with him. Rhythm guitarist and singer weren't entirely pleased that it was being kept from me, hence him contacting me. In the end I finished up in another more successful band, which was nice, and put it far enough behind me that I depped for them a few years ago. More recently they asked me to do a dep and to rejoin, but over the intervening period I'd realised that they were a bunch of racist bastards and that would have been a bit problematic for a woke leftie like me, so I turned them down gracefully.6 points
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I did a long rehearsal last night with a group I'm doing a gig with on Monday, and it was fun to spend some time with the guys, but I think I'm going to bow out after that's done. I like the two others in the band, and it's fun doing the guitarist's material - his songs have been great to write basslines for - but I just don't feel like I'm being challenged, musically. I feel like I need to find a project that'll push me to up my game, AND I really want to move more into disco/funk rather than the rock I've been doing. It'll be a shame - the afterpractise beers have been a highlight of the week! I took the Positive Grid Spark Live to the Pirate rehersal space in Camden as we could not book a room with amps and it totally kept up with the drummer. I even plugged the guitarist in for a couple of songs and it sounded really good with both of us - he loved the tone! However, it's just a bit too heavy to hoik around in a backpack so I've invested in one of those granny shopping trollies for £20. It will be way easier to get around with the bass strapped on my back and the amp trundling along behind...6 points
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Like everyone else, not last night but Monday; first jam night since my first child was born (and probably further than that) at the Woking Monday Night Jam. Had a great time, ran into @TrevorR and got to experience his excellent playing (and the generally very high quality of players there). Note for future me: when the crazy fusion guitarist running the jam asks you "do you know Spain?" the correct answer is not "uhh, yeah I think?", because that's how, 4 songs later, you find yourself frantically trying to fumble your way through it! Still, would probably do it again VID-20250529-WA0000.mp46 points
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Just done two of four gigs this week. Tuesday night was our acoustic duo’s monthly residency at a local pub, doing our request thing. Not quite as busy as usual ( half term around here so some folks away ) but still some varied songs asked for, including ‘Shadow of your smile’ and also ‘Where everybody knows your name’ which I’m sure you know is the theme tune to the ‘Cheers’ TV show, in tribute to cast member George Wendy who died recently. I’ve never played the song, and was quite surprised how tricky it was in places! Others played included ‘Have a nice day’ and the Ken Boothe version of ‘Everything I own’ which made a nice change. Really humid in the pub, sunroof open in the car on the way home. Then last night I was playing at a local club’s weekly rock and roll night, which I’d also done the Wednesday before. A bit special this week though, as it was the last night for bassist Rob who’s been doing the gig since 2011. He’s just turned 80 and is retiring from gigging now, after being in bands for 65 years!! I’ve been offered the job of being his replacement, so have accepted with immediate effect. Rob played the first song of the evening (see pic) before giving a short speech, and then I carried on for the rest of the night. Used his MarkBass combo, but will be taking backline of my own for next week onwards - I can leave it at the club so makes it nice and easy. ( Think I’ll be taking my trusty old Loud Inc 4x10 cab, with some old school head I guess ) It’s a new chapter for me, and another part of my ‘semi retirement’ 😆6 points
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SOLD As far as I know this is a original example. My knowledge is limited, so please feel free to correct me if necessary. (Astrays & thumb rest probably not) It weighs in at 11lb which is too much now in my advancing years but it sounds immense and is a pleasure to play with the 'A' neck if that floats your boat. I can ship in a hard case including UK postage.5 points -
Great jazz bass. Very lightweight without any neck dive. The neck is slightly narrower than a regular Jazz Bass. Playability is wonderful with great ergonomics. It is 3.8 kg. It has VTC of course with mid-control switch on the backside. Specs are below Body made of American swamp ash Bolt-on maple neck Maple fingerboard Fingerboard radius: 305 mm Tech Tusq Nut Chart Top comb width: 36.8 mm 22 Nickel silver frets - W x H: 2.4 x 1.3 mm Scale: 864 mm (34") Pickups: 2 passive Sadowsky J-style single coils (neck and bridge in 60s position) Custom Will Lee preamp (mid-boost on/off, choice of 500 or 800 Hz, narrow or wide band) Volume and Balance controls Vintage Tone control knob with push/pull function for the Preamp Bypass Stacked Treble and Bass controls Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for strings Sadowsky S-security locks Sadowsky Light open gear tuning machines Tortoise pickguard Chrome hardware Color: Natural Transparent Satin Made in Germany Fantastic instrument. I am located in Netherlands. Shipping is no problem within continental Europe. I had many deals in this forum without any issues.5 points -
Update: I have two more cabinets in the stables. These have been a few years in the making: Deviations from the standard build: 12mm marine ply instead of 15mm. This is very high quality wood and feels like it would withstand quite a beating, but is significantly denser than baltic birch. Compared with my original 15mm cabinet, it's roughly equivalent weight so hoping the damping is similar at gigging volumes. The horn has been changed to the Celestion, but this time the crossover has accommodated it (many thanks @stevie!). You can hear how it sounds in an untreated room but in summary this is the real deal. My go-to genre to expose imperfections is classical and this pair delivers the goods! I'm extremely pleased with how it sounds, and can happily listen to music through these for extended periods. Things I learnt on this build: Routers are vicious! Maybe the blade was old, but it was ripping wood all over the place and so much patching was required. Also, I thought a 6mm radius was what was required for the edges. It isn't, it should have been closer to 3mm. That'll teach me to do a test run on scrap wood first. I used an adjustable hole saw for the handle at the top and the port. The ports turned out fine, but you need to be careful with getting everything screwed firmly into the drill and the adjustable section is screwed very tight. Having such high torque is scary, and for the handle things came loose and the circle diameter changed mid-cut. That black flange of the handle is covering up considerable damage. I didn't have a pillar drill and if I were to do this again I'd get a pillar drill. All in all, I'm very happy with how these turned out. I will probably be going to speakergrills.co.uk to get some protection. My only hesitation is that it will add weight to an already meaty box. So, how would this stack up to an LfSys? Sonically I don't know as I've never had them side by side. However, visually, mine has some real amateur parts in comparison. For example, the port isn't painted (that's a messy job), the handle isn't recessed (that's a router too far), and there is wood filler around the edging from where the router did its thing. Does it work economically? Wood was ~£80, Speakers ~£500, wadding ~£15, wires etc ~£30, Crossovers £80. Looking at it by parts alone the Silverstone is very competitively priced. Would I recommend building one above buying one from LfSys? That depends on what you want. I wanted to learn about speaker design and woodworking so the experience was fantastic and I absolutely would recommend doing something like this, but if you're hoping to save money or build a more luxurious system then, particularly if you're a beginner like me, an endeavour like this will be a non-starter.5 points
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This sucks. Sorry to the OP - terrible situation. I have only tangentially been affected by such shenanigans - was in a band and the band leader waited until I was on holiday to sack the drummer (my mate, who I brought to the band). Turns out my mate was fed a BS line about the band leader having tinnitus and not being able to play with a live drummer any more, except the charlatan had been tapping up a new drummer behind his back. Lovely stuff. I quit on general principle when I got back - in person. I can't deal with that kind of nonsense! Every other band has been fine. My first band dissolved amicably - the drummer and I were sidemen (which was made clear from the get-go - "if you want to write songs, go do it with another band" is a rough quote of what was said - it was curt but it was clear) and one day the band leader called a meeting, said he didn't want to do this band any more, cashed us out, shook hands, done. And no, the band didn't suddenly reappear with a new singer and rhythm section - he was true to his word and formed an entirely new band with a very different musical output! Fair play. I've been playing with my drummer in bands since 2009 - we're owners of the PA, we argue like Waldorf and Statler, we're a unit. Everyone else can be replaced (not that I want to replace you - if any of the people I'm currently in bands with read this!)5 points
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I like this post. You've reached out for clarification, made your feelings known, asked the questions you needed to ask, clearly and consciesly. The ball, as they say, is now with them. I hope you get a satisfactory outcome from this - even if that means you have to move on without answers, at least you've done your part with the above. Mark5 points
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Forget any advice about 'rising above it', I advise to 'sink beneath it', ideally with with cowardly and underhand tactics. Start off by going to their gigs after you've had an industrial amount of beans - stink the place out then run away.5 points
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selling my USA Stingray 4HH Its a 2006 model in Sapphire Black (kind of a charcoal grey sparkle) with a moonstone pickguard (lovely green/silver). Its the 2 pickup model with the 5 way switch, but i mostly use it on back pickup or both, which gives me the classic ray bark, or a very modern dual humbucker tone reminiscent of a WAL/Ken Smith or MM Sabre. Single coil positions are available which remind me of a grindy Rickenbacker tone (but ricky owners would disagree) Its in decent condition, but has been well played. The neck is a beautifully flamed maple which has darkened to a lovely patina, i have been waxing it. Its quite wide like a P bass, but very shallow front to back, so is very comfortable, with a sumptously rich dark rosewood fingerboard. Theres some oxidisation on the pickups, as well as one or two very small dings in the finish (which is pretty much unblemished), very much in keeping with its age. The downside it weighs just under 11lbs, yes i realise 90% are now wincing, but it feels fine with a decent padded strap. Theres no OHSC regretabbly, but ive a semi hard case ill include. I will take £1000 posted.4 points -
Lovely old Jazz bass in great condition. Custom shop pickups, stack pot conversion,truss rod works as it should, had flats on most of its life so frets all good,only three owners from new, full disclosure previous owner installed a thumb rest above the bridge,so two tiny screw holes as shown in photo. Collection from Grantham Lincs or would hand deliver or meet within 50 miles of Granthm Lincs. Thanks for looking. (4 points -
I did an acoustic open mic with a band I’ve said I’ll dep for. I’ve practiced with them 3 or 4 times, but last night was the 1st performance. As it was an acoustic night, I took the fretless - still electric but maybe more the vibe than the Rick, G&L L2000, or headless would have been. It went pretty well. The BL (Matt Guntrip) has several albums out. We did a couple of his newest songs. I couldn’t hear myself singing so have no idea if I was in tune , but I could hear the bass (it was in tune 😁). I’ve another gig with them in June at a local festival.4 points
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Nothing worse than doing a few rehearsals with a new band, things trundling along quite nicely, and then out of nowhere comes the racist comment/joke and you're the only one not agreeing/laughing......4 points
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Hello BCers, I’m approaching 73, and it’s time for me to retire from gigging. This is partly due to minor health issues, but also a lot to do with having no desire to continue driving around the South East at midnight after a gig. It’s become a bit of an issue, especially in winter. After 57 years in bands I think I deserve a long service medal, but I’m not sure who awards these. I’ve been lucky and have worked with some seriously talented musicians over the years. But I’m also not forgetting those bandmates who maybe weren’t the greatest players but always did their best and were genuinely nice people to be around. I’ve written plenty of anecdotes on this forum about my various adventures and misfortunes over the years, and that’s just the stories I can remember. For the last few years I’ve been doing mainly dep work and have worked with all sorts of bands, from elite function bands to local pub rockers. Band politics never change - some bands have been super friendly and obviously really enjoyed gigging together, whereas some bands hardly spoke to each other all night. But I always tried to turn up on time, smile at everyone, and play the right notes, and that’s usually the successful formula for a dep player. I’ll still be a regular on this forum, which must be one of the most polite and friendly forums ever. But that’s what you’d expect from bass players, isn’t it? Sensible comments, witty comments, bit of banter – what’s not to like? Peace and love to you all.4 points
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I quit music in 2001, as at 28yrs old I felt I was getting old. I was a bit embarrassed about it for years but I think it’s probably more common than I realised at the time. I’d always been the main driver of my bands and it meant I was behind everyone else on establishing any sort of career, whilst others had all progressed with their lives. It lasted less than 4yrs and by 2004, I was firmly back in the game. I have played solidly since and definitely enjoyed it more, ironically having greater successes with less pressure. I’m certainly a better player now. Most of my old band mates are long out the game, with maybe only two others from my first four bands (1988 – 2001) still playing. Of the two playing still, one is actually playing music with me again. I think I’ve changed recently in that desire for international tours and all the stuff I used to do has waned a little since I got into my 50s but I still like regularly playing live, writing and recording music. I think the headline from me is that it still feels like it is in my DNA. I’m definitely more picky about what I say yes to now but I don’t have any plans to stop any time soon.4 points
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For Sale is my mid-80's Yamaha BB1100s. This is the active/passive switchable version with 3-band eq (in active mode). Everything works, but it has the usual minor dings of a 30+ year old instrument. I have tried to capture them as best as I can in the pics. Made in Taiwan. Weighs 3.5kg and comes with new Rotosound RS66 fitted. Had a new switchcraft jack socket not long ago as the original one had got a bit intermittent. Everything else is original. Comes with a lightweight hard case and I have a shipping box so can courier for £25-ish (£15-ish more if full insurance is required). Or can meet up in or around Norwich. (No trades/swaps thanks - I need the bass count to go down!)3 points -
Oh yeah. I've had that. In fact, if anyone in a band I'm in uses the word "woke" as a pejorative term, it's a pretty good marker of there being some other shady stuff going on under the hood and you've just seen the tip of the iceberg. This view has been proved right every single time as there will be follow ups in varying degrees of misogyny, racism and the like which I'm never going to dig on.3 points
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Nice collection, i have GWB1005 fretless.3 points
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Do I need it? No. Would I gig it? No. Would I even play it? No. Do I want it? YES 🤔3 points -
A bit of light relief, this is the John Paul Jones bass part for the tune 'When The Levee Breaks' from the untitled album known to us all as Led Zeppelin IV (1971). Great stuff and very easy to play (note: I think a lot of it is on an 8-string so there are ambiguities in terms of specific details but this chart will get you through it if you every have to dep for JPJ at short notice). https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/when-the-levee-breaks-led-zeppelin/3 points
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Heh. Danny's back on it:3 points
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Yes - agreed. I've removed myself from the WhatsApp group. I've said what I needed to and purposefully left the door open for people to ring me if they feel the need. Time to move on.3 points
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Hey guys I decided to sell my Music Man bass Model: 2018 Stingray Special 5H Finish: Aqua Sparkle Neck: Roasted Maple Fingerboard: Ebony Body: Ash Hardware: lightweight black Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid & Bass Knobs, 5 Way Pickup Selector Switch Switching: 3-Way Rotary Selector Preamp: 3 Band Active Preamp With 18 Volts Of Headroom Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker It is a hell of a bass. Could be sold as new if wasn't for a few marks on the scratch plate. Comes with original hard shell case and fresh D'Addario NYXL (if I remember well). Will consider part exchange for passive Fender JB or PB up to £1k.3 points -
Dave, Try and find the Return To Forever version with Stanly Clarke. Daryl3 points
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They didn’t take much learning, but the two new ones in the set for one of the bands I’m in are Red Light Spells Danger and You Should Be Dancing. Sounds pretty boring, but the band are a ten piece with brass and percussion and they both sound flippin’ ace. Gigging them tomorrow.3 points
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It was fab to see you there, Dan. A good evening all round. And you did a darned sight better on Spain than I ever could have done. Nicks a crazy good guitarist (he was in Jeff Beck’s band for a few years 😲) but, as you’ll have seen a lovely chap. I do love the jam. Great playing and zero ego. Look forward to seeing you again some time and hopefully more chance to chat if I’m not babysitting a very nervous lad about to do his best Mick Jagger to Jennie’s Carly on You’re So Vaiin.3 points
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*cough* Maruszczyk configurator *cough*3 points
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Thanks Dave, That's my made in Germany Hofner Club Bass with Cavern Club era pick up spacing. Daryl3 points
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Definitely poach the singer if she's interested. I'm assuming you are already making plans to seduce the drummers wife? It is the expected response I understand.3 points
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The excellent FEA OptiFET Bass Compressor. In excellent condition. Now discontinued and becoming super collectible and rightly so! This is an excellent compressor and deserves some love, price includes UK postage. The Info/bumpf The FEA Opti-FET Compressor is designed with both audiophile and studio quality features that many musicians enjoy. The new audio path has been redesigned with the FEA 3S output amplifier circuit for warm tone and excellent noise rejection that features a “class A” FET output driver. The 3S amplifier utilizes an audiophile grade Texas Instruments™ (formerly Burr-Brown™) SoundPlus™ operational amplifier and a class-A Fairfield™ FET driver for outstanding performance. The operational and FET driver amplifiers are integrated in a unique way to take advantage of the favorable qualities of both types of amplification. This 3S amplifier has selectable modes of operation for a clean or warm tone. The warm tone mode was modeled to match the tone of the original OPTI-FET circuit. The input stage is a high impedance CMOS, hi-fi amplifier buffer with internal RFI protection. The input amplifier has been designed to have minimal signal distortion and noise, with maximum headroom for all input signal levels. Another feature in the FEA OPTI-FET Compressor is the extensive side-chain control which is not commonly found in most pedal type compressors today. Like many quality studio rack compressors, the OPTI-FET compressor has all of the common controls available to the user to accurately shape his or her tone. Along with the full feature set of side-chain controls, a three band equalizer is available. This EQ only affects the amplitude of frequencies of the signal in the compressor control circuits. This EQ allows the user to modify the threshold setting by frequency band. The OPTI-FET compressor also has a side-chain loop feature, similar to many rack compressors. This allows the user to be more creative with the use of other outboard pedals. Multi-band EQ, or buffered volume pedals are a few that can make this pedal even more versatile when used in the side-chain loop. FEATURES: Small footprint – 4 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches THRESHOLD, RATIO, ATTACK, RELEASE and GAIN controls. The control ranges for the ATTACK and RELEASE have been optimized for use on both bass and guitar. The compressor exhibits soft-knee compression at lower RATIO settings and hard-knee at maximum RATIO settings. The COMP LED indicates when the THRESHOLD has been reached. This LED does not indicate the RELEASE response. The compressor side-chain utilizes precision full-wave rectification of the audio signals in the THRESHOLD circuit for accurate envelope tracking. This also reduces the possibility of “pumping” with very low frequencies. ACTIVATE foot switch places the compressor unit in the signal chain or in Direct Bypass mode. In Direct Bypass mode the signal at the input is directly connected to the output and does not pass through any electronics. EQUALIZER foot switch enables the three band equalizer controls for the side-chain control circuit. The three band EQ only affects the amplitude of frequencies of the signal in the side-chain control circuit to modify threshold sensitivity by frequency band. LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks are for placing external processors or EQ’s in the compressor side-chain control circuit. These jacks are only active when the EQUALIZER foot switch is enabled. Internal DIP switches to select the output amplifier mode of operation. The three modes are clean (SW 1&2 off), warm 1 (SW 1 on) and warm 2 (SW 2 on). The warm 2 mode adds a subtle amount more of the dynamic harmonics of mode 1. Internal DIP switch for a 12KHz filter for an ‘old school’ tone or to reduce the hiss from pedals proceeding the compressor. The audio signal compression is accomplished with only a resistive component (Light Dependent Resistor or Photocell). All resistors in the circuit are low noise metal film type. The audio signal coupling capacitors are tight tolerance, quiet, multi-layer and metallized polyester film type. The transistors utilized in the audio signal path are popular low noise audiophile grade devices. The power supplies onboard voltage charge pump allows the circuitry to operate at 18volts (+9 and –9 volt rails) from a single 9-volt battery or DC power adapter. This allows the audio signal plenty of headroom from active electronic guitars and aggressive playing techniques (i.e. pop and slap). The “switch on” power supply current is less than 1µA (micro amp) on the signal ground at the INPUT jack. This is approximately 45,000 times (-93dB) less than the commonly used method of connecting the battery’s negative terminal to ground via the sleeve of the plug inserted into the INPUT jack. The “switch on” sensing method used in the FEA OPTI-FET Compressor keeps nearly all of the circuit’s generated white noise and transient currents out of the INPUT stage signal ground. Extreme measures have been taken to keep the power and signal paths as clean as possible.2 points -
Not so sure about parting with it.. But I'm reorganizing my gear and for my current needs, I'm not using this instrument at the moment as I also have other 5 string jazz style instruments. I might consider a trade, or exchange, for a different instrument, maybe something more modern, or 4 or 5 strings.. with active preamp This Olinto is a sensational instrument, maybe the best passive jazz 5 I've ever tried.. a very woody and organic voice.. it doesn't sound like the typical maple fretboard instrument.. it sounds very 60's.. it even has a sound that seems older than my 66 jazz!! As for the characteristics of the instrument: Olinto J5, Production year 2023 body: alder maple neck, birdseye maple fingerboard, custom Mas Hino hand wound pickups 34" scale Carbonetti Sunburst nitro finish hipshot hardware weight around 4kg original hard case available a spare white perloid pickguard Other pics and samples available on request price for a new one, around 5200$ plus shipping, plus taxes I set a trade value of 4800€, open to discuss depending on the offers no issues on the bass.. really near mint conditions2 points -
Bought these for a project that isn’t happening. looking for £550 Ono inc. Info- The Origin Effects BassRIG '64 Black Panel Overdrive & Preamp Pedal is designed for bassists seeking the classic tones of mid-'60s Fender Showman and Bassman amplifiers. Utilizing all-analogue circuitry, it recreates the complete valve amp-style signal path, delivering the warmth and grit characteristic of that era. Equipped with a balanced XLR DI output featuring an analogue cabinet simulator based on a Fender 2x15 bass cab, it allows for direct connection to mixers or recording interfaces. The pedal's reactive design simulates the interaction between amp and speaker, providing a realistic feel and authentic sound. Additional features include a blend control for mixing clean and driven signals, a powerful Amp Out EQ for tailoring output to any amp setup, and a high-impedance buffered bypass with silent switching. and a matching black cali76 bass v2 info- The Cali76 Bass Compressor is a studio-grade compressor pedal inspired by the world-famous Urei® 1176® studio compressor, heard on many of the greatest studio recordings since the 1960s. The Cali76 Bass Compressor uses uncompromising all-analogue circuitry to make these distinctive, ultra-fast FET compression tones available to the modern guitarist. The latest in a long lineage of Cali76 compressors, the Cali76 Bass Compressor features a full set of studio-style controls, a DRY knob for parallel compression and an improved sidechain that matches the response of our sought-after “large format” Cali76 – the pedal that put Origin Effects on the map back in 2012. With a 10-LED gain reduction meter, a pedalboard friendly enclosure and massive headroom thanks to internally increased voltage, the Cali76 Bass Compressor marks the culmination of over a decade of experience making the world’s finest compressor pedals. Will come in original packaging. more photos to follow2 points -
There's a guy works down our chip shop swears he's Nah, not really.2 points
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I bought Jon’s sparkly GR AT 212 Thoroughly nice chat and a very friendly Terrier ? Deal with complete confidence2 points
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NBD and Ibbys through the decades - just been delivered a 1984 RB840 (fretless). So i now have (L to R) a '77 Silver Series P, '84 RB840, '93 SR1306PD and a '05 RD900NT. The RB840 is in very good nick for a 41yo bass, the fretboard is almost unmarked, body and neck have no visible dings or buckle rash.2 points
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That might be it. We mostly play Nottingham and venues further North and as I said there is no shortage of gigs for us.2 points
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Selling my Mesa D800. Bought from BC in mint condition and have only used for a handfull of gigs. Still in mint condition as its lived in the case at home. Collection ideal but happy to ship at buyer's expense. Any questions give me a shout.2 points -
I had to play Spain in University jazz band. Fun but very difficult. Daryl2 points
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Yep, 100% true Also suspect they're going to be harder than standard instruments to move on when we (inevitably) decide to do so2 points
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Interesting choice of decor. Looks like wallpaper stripping in a neglected 1970s house. I did however expect you to continue the title line with, "... a man with three buttocks!"2 points
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Well worth replacing the 3 plastic washers on the tuner screws with a F4-10M Thrust Bearing (4 for about £5) for smoother tuning. https://ebay.us/m/eTvInj2 points
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