thumbo
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Bass Fulltone Bass Drive Akai Deep Impact EBS Bass IQ Envelope Filter - I put it here in my chain because it opens up the possibilities from the Deep Impact Boss DD20 - a bit of a tone sucker but I use a lot of the features very regularly DBX 160A compressor - in my effects loop on my amp, I strangely seem to get the best results from it being there
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[quote name='kingforaday' post='176298' date='Apr 14 2008, 02:47 PM']it really isa bargain people! please, somebody buy it before i go against everything i believe in and buy a 6 string bass![/quote] I was just about to send you the link for this bass! Ed -
What do you keep your leads and equipment in?
thumbo replied to Bassmonkey's topic in Accessories and Misc
I use a MLP Pro bag, I can fit everything I need in it- [url="http://blogs.chron.com/whitehouse/archives/my%20little%20pony.jpg"]http://blogs.chron.com/whitehouse/archives...ttle%20pony.jpg[/url] -
You'll really notice the difference of having that valve-pre at higher volumes. I've been using the MB TA503 for over a year and I've been very impressed with it's overall performance, it's been great in rehearsals, on stage and in the studio. That valve pre has made it just that bit more versatile for my bass playing needs.
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How much do you want for it?
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I've not tried loads of compressors, but i've been using a DBX 160a for the past couple of years and I couldn't be happier with the way it sounds. I run it in my FX loop too, it seems to work really well in there with my markbass amp. There's a certain kind of nice tone that the 160a kicks out, even when it's not compressing.
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[quote name='dannybuoy' post='132472' date='Feb 2 2008, 11:06 AM']EHX Blackfinger sounds awesome and I love the clips on the EHX website, but is very noisy from what I've heard.[/quote] I've owned an EHX Blackfinger in the past. It adds a nice warmth to your tone but it's quite subtle- you can't squish the hell out of your sound with it. If you're after a subtle, nice sounding compressor it's worth a try. I found it to be completely silent too, with no unwanted noise.
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I'd say a fair price to pay for a Grabber is £400-£500.
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[quote name='ARGH' post='132445' date='Feb 2 2008, 10:33 AM']We have to move forward....Because I dont see the Bassguitar,in its limited standard form of design and expression,being around in the next 40-60 years,let alone the next century,except in the hands of historians....and what I can only describe as 'styled revivalists' (kinda sealed knot types or suchlike)[/quote] Why don't you think it will be around in 40-60 years?
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Just browsing through ebay and thought I'd post this one on here because I think there's probably a few people here that would dig it- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Bacchus-Japan-Hand-Made-PJ-Bass-Wood-Line-Black-Oil_W0QQitemZ220196256678QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p1638.m122"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Bacchus-Japan-Ha...ksid=p1638.m122[/url]
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[quote name='finnbass' post='127948' date='Jan 25 2008, 06:45 PM']Balls! [url="http://news.softpedia.com/news/Power-and-Balls-Are-Now-One-with-Powerball-38666.shtml"]Powerballs[/url] Shop around though as prices vary enormously.[/quote] +1 I started to develop tendonitis in my left wrist a couple of years ago so I started to use a powerball a few times a day, just hoping that it would make a difference- it did the trick! Once you get the hang of it just use it gently for a minute or two at a time and build it up gradually. These things can put up to 20Kg of pressure on your forearm/wrist if you spin them fast enough, so go easy with it. [url="http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/6-/Search.html?searchstring=powerball&searchtype=GADG&searchsource=0"]http://www.play.com/Gadgets/Gadgets/6-/Sea...;searchsource=0[/url]
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I've played 4 or 5 RKS guitars but no basses. The guitars I've played were very nice indeed! On a first impression I thought "Yuk!!" but after I played a few of them my opinion totally changed, they're definately worth a try.
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[quote name='ARGH' post='108439' date='Dec 23 2007, 10:00 AM']Ok,this has been going on for years now,and I understand the 'What the eyes dont see ,the engineer dont judge" answer,but why spend 3k+ on a Fenderesque or straight bodystyle copy,when you could just get the real thing,and spend 2-300 quid on new guts for it,or parts replacement the lot for the same price?[/quote] I don't know if I'm completely missing the point here, but isn't the answer to this question simply because there are many people that much prefer the Fender-alike basses that other companies offer? My argument is that if you're gonna buy a Fender and change loads of the parts, why not buy a Shuker, Lakland or whatever suits your requirements best. The price won't be far off the same if you're going to spend "2-300 on new guts". But hey, maybe the Fender logo on the headstock is the key requirement for a lot of musicians?
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a few more pics...
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I'm selling my Ned Steinberger CR4M electric upright bass because I've hardly played it and I don't like to have things sitting around that I don't use. It's left my house twice, once for a recording session and once for a band practice and it's always been very well looked after. It comes with the hefty NS padded gig bag, a black tri-pod stand and I'll also chuck in my bow and some rosin too. The bow isn't anything special but for a beginner it's perfect. In an attempt to get into playing this bass more I put a set of D'Addario Helicores (which cost me over £100) on it about 8-9 months ago which have hardly seen any use. This is the model with the additional EMG magnetic pickups. I initially went for this one over the basic one because the additional EMG's really open up the amount of sounds you can get from the bass. There is one tiny mark the bass (see 4th pic below). The fretboard has a couple of light marks from the strings touching the board but I struggled to take pictures of those because they're so small. I'm after £1000 for the bass and all the gubbins. I would prefer it to be collected (Plymouth) but I can arrange delivery and it will be very well packed. As for trades, if you've got something you want to trade then let me know. Ideally I don't want to trade this bass but I might be tempted if you have something tasty to offer. Things like GB's float my boat. Here's a bunch of pics, some of them are a bit sketchy because I've got a grotty cold that's given me the shakes but if anyone would like to see more pics let me know and I'll see what I can do Thanks Ed
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Nice basses. What are the Nordy's like in the Streamer? I've been considering making the Nordstrand move on my Streamer Stage 1 for a while but this is the first streamer I've seen with them.
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Cheers! It's got EMG's in it now, so it's even stealthier.
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That Badass 1 looks great on your Jazz Freuds_cat. Here's my offering of a Black Badass 2-
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If you collect enough of that finger meat up you can make a kebab. Isn't it just the coating on the strings flaking a bit?
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I actually find it quite a disappointing sight to see what he's done to that bass, but I'm sure I'll get over it.
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Those amps look awesome. Any idea of the kind of price?
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how can I make my MIM Jazz play and sound better?
thumbo replied to thumbo's topic in Repairs and Technical
Thanks to some of the setup tips in this thread and a set of Fender usa Jazz p-ups from Muppet I've got this bass playing and sounding much better now. Cheers chaps! -
Are some Basschat Topics & posts getting out of hand?
thumbo replied to silverfoxnik's topic in General Discussion
I personally don't find this forum half as friendly as it was back in the bassworld days.
