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Saw Lynyrd Skynrd with Status Quo and Massive Wagons last night in Manchester Arena. When Skynnyrd started the sound was awful, no bottom end - so no kick drum, no bass and the piano and cymbals were just too penetrating. Most things sounded thin. However, three songs in and things were much better. Strange though, as SQ and MW sounded pretty good. Maybe the bassists of both SQ and MW had more mids and crunch in their sound but the LS bass was mostly lost.
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Gator Transit Gigbag
vsmith1 replied to knicknack's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Gator Transit Gigbag
vsmith1 replied to knicknack's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Could you sell just the Tick? And what would shipping be? -
Is that to also test the delay and the looper?
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Hi, is this still available? -
I'm thinking that sometimes they just have to design something different - just to be different - without any benefits of being different other than not being sued for making a copy. Not my cup of tea.
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Who are we kidding - does great bass tone REALLY matter?
vsmith1 replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
In my opinion, there is so much variety and so most simple points won't cover all the diverse views. At the risk of using buzzwords, there is a gestalt thing (ie total is greater than sum of the parts) going on with a band and all of the timbres, tones, mix and there will be those that work and feel right and some that feel very wrong and most will be in-between (the acceptable zone). As far as individual bass tone then, I agree that most of the time, most of the public won't notice or care if it is in the acceptable zone. But some songs, some genres, some players (I'm thinking of covers here) are so critical to the performance that the acceptable zone is smaller and harder to achieve. For example, Mick Karn's fretless tone on Japan or Chris Squire's on Yes. There is also the personal aspect, if we feel our tone is good or even great then we have more confidence, we are more relaxed and we play and perform better. But I hesitate to imply that just searching and buying the best bass, finest rig, pedals to find that tone will, without practice, skill, feel, emotional engagement, etc. mean that we play at the top. (Another buzzword alert) it is a synergy thing: in the words of Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine. -
I've used the Line6 Sonic Port as an audio interface to an iPhone or iPad. Bass and head phones plug into interface, then on the iPad I can use a variety of apps, including Garageband, but I also have used Capo which allows you to change the pitch (to suit a key change), slow down, loop sections and apply EQ filters to allow you to hear your playing better or hear the original bass line better. The neat thing about Sonic Port, other than being a great interface is that it comes with both Lightning and 30-pin cables to attach it to both more modern iOS devices as well as the older iPads. It works on both iPad and iPhones. I've even used it in rehearsals with a TRS output socket on the Sonic Port going to the PA/Monitor.
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My last gig as the stand-in bassist as they've now found a permanent player. Well I had a good night, thinking at times "I won't have to play Footloose again" and then some oik thinks he can grab my tambourine off my mic stand and wander off shaking it! Not even in any sort of rhythm. My missus who was present to witness my last night with them, went after said oik and with some help did retrieve it. We put it back on top of my amp this time to prevent anyone else having the same thought. But the neat thing is that all of the guys in the band thanked me for the 6 months of work in getting up to speed with their set list and learning with minimum rehearsal time so their band could keep some gigs they'd organised before forced personnel change.
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I've just sold my BX700. I'm in two minds whether I'm sad or relieved.
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For me, preparation is key: firstly prepping my knowledge of the songs, set list etc. any rapid segues. Then it is to remove the obstacles: get my kit prepped, driving, parking, etc. all to remove those stress points which can be fixed. I think that mental prep is also important as knowing who's coming (especially if I have specifically invited or had word from them). But to both let my mind relax and focus and try not to let little niggles get in the way - such as the other band members foibles. Finally I have a routine of a change of shirt from the lugging in and set up to a gig. Also helps with the change to my mind mode. Focus, smile and go. I don't like a big meal beforehand - I feel that it sits like ballast. I drink water and usually Vimto or Mountain Dew. I use cycle bottles, helps minimise any spillage risks and easy to take sips.
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Sold on eBay
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Oh well this is also available on eBay now.
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Really? No interest other than other owners who think this is great amp?
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Compact amps with 2 ohm, or 2 x 4 ohm outputs - suggestions?
vsmith1 replied to lowregisterhead's topic in Amps and Cabs
The Carvin BX700 amp I have goes down to drive a 2 Ohm load. This is selected with a switch on the back of the amp from 4 Ohm loads. It is lightweight with 2 EQ sections (switchable) and a valve (switchable) in the pre-amp stage. I have mine for sale here on Basschat: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310949-carvin-bx700-amp/"]Carvin BX700 Amp[/url] -
New week and a bump for any interest?
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A bump for interest in this great amp. Particularly if anyone needs to get to 2 Ohm loads.
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[quote name='Mcgiver69' timestamp='1504084943' post='3362507'] Sorry to be that guy but the BX500 is not meant to be great, IT IS GREAT!! I have never ge the volume in my BX500 pass 9 o'clock, if I do my guitar player will die! This one has all the goodness of the BX500 but with the added power, superb amp! [/quote] Got to say that I agree - it has lots of headroom and that's just with my BF Midget connected.
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Yes it is. Thanks.
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On Saturday night I played as part of Rendition at the Elleray, Windermere. Parking is always an problem and a Bank Holiday Saturday made it worse. The crowd in the pub/hotel were fun and many visitors (unsurprisingly). Talking to a local who said that with Cartmel Races being on there were fewer locals. Still we had a great night. I was concerned with my own mental and physical fitness as I'd just returned from over 2 weeks in the USA at 7 hours time difference. Still I only felt it as we got the penultimate song. I'd chosen to keep my gear simple for this event as space is limited, and the BB425x rang out marvellously through the MB500 and BF Midget. This was the second time I'd been there with Rendition and this time we didn't get caught out by the 11PM curfew. It is a hotel as well and people want to get to sleep. So we started earlier. We had some visitors who said how much they enjoyed the band and had only planned to stop for a quick drink and ended up staying the whole night! We had some great personal feedback from both visitors and locals.
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SOLD onBay Price: £330 including postage to UK addresses Carvin BX700 amp. This is a great amp which can go down to a 2 Ohm load with a switch on the back. I cannot say that I have had a time to use this feature, but for some it will be useful. The switchable EQ sections between the GEQ and Low, Low-Mid (para), Hi-Mid (para) and High are useful and this can be done with a footswitch. A two switch footswitch with TRS lead allows controls the Mute as well as the GEQ selection, again very useful. Both switches are illuminated (blue) to show that they are engaged. Again usefully the mains connection take the usual IEC C13 (aka "kettle lead") connection and you can use a locking IEC C13 lead. There is a switchable valve in the pre-amp section. Though in overall use the amp is still lightweight. Dimensions: 3.25 (H) x 14 (W) x 9 (D) inches Weight: 2.65 kg Valve: 12AX7 I have used this as my (pub covers) band amp for a few years without issue or damage. The rubber feet are all in place and there are no scratches on the front, sides or top. There are a few small scuff marks underneath. Although I have not had to drive it very high as there is loads of headroom, even with a single 8 Ohm cab, never mind two. I have used it with my Barefaced Midget and an Ashdown Mini15. I have recently had the ribbon cables and valve out to clean, so this amp sounds great. There are plenty of EQ controls to allow you to get the sound you want. There is a review of this amp on Basschat: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/251501-carvin-bx700-bass-amp/page__hl__bx700+__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] Front view: [attachment=252197:IMG_1875.jpg] Rear view: [attachment=252198:IMG_1876.jpg] The amp will come in a sleeve and old laptop bag and the two switch footswitch. I am not including a TRS cable for the footswitch and a IEC C13 mains lead as these are very common. Any questions please ask.
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+1 for Paul Wolfe +1 for Scott Devine I have signed up and used them for a while. In terms of YouTube I would call out for great mention Brian Wroten, I learned Tumbling Dice (not a Bill Wyman bass line): https://youtu.be/rdhsfVyF1Iw Though someone will say that this is not a tutorial but a transcription! Still very useful with the playing and the score provided.
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Got my ticket for Manchester. The week before we see ZZ Top.
