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[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1469845736' post='3101504'] Did you know or did you get the info from the name in the jpg address?... [/quote] 'Right-click' on the original picture, then 'Search similar image by Google'. Absolutely no merit, I'm afraid. :- |

Not a fan, I'm afraid, either from a purely musical point of view, nor from vantage point of historical retro-vision. I've no special sentimental sympathy for those who participated in these massacres, nor any other military subjects. Musically, I found it to drag through a quagmire of reverberation swamping a straining vocal over a sad arpeggio. Fitting, maybe, for the subject, but not something I wish to put between my ears. Sorry, but you did ask. No malice intended.

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1469841997' post='3101496']...[i]I never knew the name of the film, even though I remember seeing it several times when I was a kid[/i] [/quote] 'Tales That Witness Madness', the 'Mel' episode... [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_That_Witness_Madness"]Tales That Witness Madness, Wikipedia ... [/url] http://youtu.be/eZg0uUJGm50

The Essential Jaco Pastorius Series: Bass Recorded Versions TAB HL #00690420 Song List: Amerika Birdland Blackbird The Chicken Chromatic Fantasy Come On, Come Over Continuum Donna Lee Invitation Liberty City Opus Pocus Portrait Of Tracy River People Soul Intro Teen Town Word Of Mouth

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1469820921' post='3101363'] Don't know, can't actually find a fuse on the head [/quote] Ah... So, Moriarty, you've not read the Manual [i]again[/i], eh..? [url="http://www.genzbenz.com/img/manuals/gb/Streamliner_600_manual.pdf"]Streamliner 600 Manual ...[/url] [quote]For countries using 220V, 230V, and 240V AC mains, select the 230V switch position on the Voltage Selector switch. [u]There is no externally accessible AC mains (line) fuse, the internal fuse is integral to the SMPS power supply and is not user serviceable[/u]. This fuse will not fail except under very unlikely fault conditions to the SMPS, and if this occurs a qualified service technician is required to correct the problem.[/quote]

Notwithstanding the above, which is correct, you'd be better off with a 3 A fuse in my opinion.

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1469639135' post='3099976'] good advice, thank you! I thought as much with regard to just turning it down, last time I did that with a big watt amp the electrics in the house blew! [/quote] Bad luck, I'd say..! Our 'cottage' has a total capacity of 3 kw for everything (it was a 'temporary' meter installed 15 years ago, never up-rated...). All of our amps are valve (Mesa Simul-class 2:90, Marshall 100w, Fender Bassman and the Hiwatt...); we use all of that stuff at decent, studio volume generally. If we want to get rid of the cobwebs, we push the cabs outside and frighten the cows, but not very often. I've never had an amp failure except an HA3500 (trannie kapput just out of guarantee...), so I'd say that there's no great problem with playing turned down. Others may have other experiences, but I spent a good few years as a tech in a music shop, and never came across such issues.

[quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1469638343' post='3099967']... I was interested in buying one with power scaling, so i could scale it down from 100w to a lower amount for when i practice at home. Have any of you used power scaling amps before? [/quote] We use a Hiwatt DR205 (200w PA head...) for bass, at home for practice and rehearsal, and for gigs, of course. The only difference, really, is that it's turned down at home, and turned up just a little more for gigs. There's no difference between playing softly and rocking out except that, with the latter, the sound of falling concrete is drowned out. If you're looking for a more 'dirty' sound, it'll be best coming from pedals, in any case, as the thunder tones of most valve amps, and Hiwatts more than others, comes from the whole 'shaking the earth' aspect, which a power soak cannot give. The best, 'studio level' simulation was, 'back then', obtained by putting the cab face down on the carpeted floor and turning up the wick on the amp. Best for guitar, though, as the KT88 valves are notoriously difficult to 'bend'. That's why we have it, though clean bass at any and all sonic volumes. Just my tuppence-worth.

What's good enough for Jack Casady is good enough for me.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1469476794' post='3098676'] For most rock bands at the local level sitting is not allowed. I can't even imagine asking my band if I could play sitting down. I'm 63 with a bad hip with sciatica going down to my toes. If I'm out here standing doing 4 hour bar gigs , you young guys should be able to handle standing. Blue [/quote]

[quote name='RickyV' timestamp='1469458639' post='3098454'] It's certainly a thought but I am not aware of too many bassists in rock bands that play sitting down (happy to be corrected tho) and to be honest I would feel a bit of a twat if I did!! [/quote] [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1469472184' post='3098619'] Not sure if serious...? Unless it's a jazz, acoustic or mellow gig; or some sort of medical reason stops it then it just looks wrong to have people sitting on stage. I felt guilty sitting there when I broke my leg, when it was first plastered I had to keep my foot up or it was painful and I felt bad for the audience. I like to dance and interact and show that I'm having fun as well. That probably makes me sound a snob, but it's not entertaining to watch unless people are moving and showing a bit of emotion. With regards to the OP, Scott Divine did a lesson about strap length which is worth a watch. Otherwise, it's just a case of practice and getting a feel for it. [/quote] Seriously..? Halfway house, really; I don't see the notion of having this special, optimised posture standing if one is, at the same time, moving about, interacting with the audience and generally 'rocking out'. Nothing wrong with any of that, of course, but I can't see the bass staying riveted in its 'home' place in doing that, unless it really is riveted in place. If one is moving about, the bass is swinging around at least a bit, isn't it..? Or does everyone loon about with a rigid instrument..? My point would be: either it's necessary to have a good, mastered posture (in which cas I'd say sit, and hang 'em all...) or it's not that important in rock, so rehearse and play as seems comfy or appropriate for the genre and leave the perfect stance out of it. I sit, as a drummer, but if I wanted (or felt like...) playing standing (or even lying down...), I'd have no qualms with it. One plays as one plays, unless this stereotyping is really what it's all about, in which case what's the deal with the technical perfection..? Serious, me..? Pshaw.!

Can you not sit down at the gig..? A folding chair or drum throne..? If not, why not..? Just sayin'.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1469360353' post='3097646']... Good stuff, Dad. [/quote] [sharedmedia=core:attachments:167485] One of the penalties incurred when recording/mixing when deaf; sorry. I can hardly hear it at all, even when 'soloed'..! I've taken it (a 'rainmaker', actually...) down 6db; any better..?

No idea what that rig is, but I'd recommend that it be repaired. Bloomin' awful racket from beginning to end, even taking into account that it's a 'phone recording. They finished (not too soon...) on one that I actually recognised (yes, 'Killing...'), as we 'cover' that in our set. I prefer our one, by a long chalk. Still, if it pleases some. Much ado about nothing, as far as I'm concerned...

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Old, but still relevant, and recommended (disclaimer: uses 'dots', not tab...)... [color=#800080]How to Play The Electric Bass, by Carol Kaye[/color] ... also... [color=#800080]Hal Leonard Bass Method: Complete Edition[/color] (Spiral-bound; very useful for music stand use...), equally recommended. Hope this helps.

Whilst I'm here, and able (it may not last...), here's my contribution for this month... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/worlds-apart"]Worlds Apart ...[/url] Enjoy.

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1468934666' post='3094442']...Can I still use those? [/quote] Only if they go 'Clip clop' repeatedly. [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1468934326' post='3094436']... (Apart from simple click tracks and metronomes)... [/quote] Does it matter if one [i]follows [/i]the metronome or not..?

[quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1468927205' post='3094341'] From Wikipedia and my experience as a former racing cyclist: In cycling, cadence (or pedalling rate) is the number of revolutions of the crank per minute; roughly speaking, this is the rate at which a cyclist is pedalling/turning the pedals. Cadence is related to wheel speed, but is a distinct measurement. [/quote] Indeed, but (from the OED...)... To peddle 1 - Try to sell (something, especially small goods) by going from place to place: [i]He peddled printing materials around the country[/i] 1.1 - Sell (an illegal drug or stolen item): [i](as noun peddling) Youths involved in drug peddling[/i] 1.2 - Promote (an idea or view) persistently or widely: [i]The giant con that has been peddled in the Conservative press[/i] [i] [/i]

[quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1468881452' post='3094083']...Interestingly (or not) cadence is the term cyclists use to talk about peddle rotation speed [/quote] Allow me to doubt that, unless they're taking it in turns to distribution their dope..?

[quote name='Fionn' timestamp='1468878670' post='3094060'] Whenever I've heard the word "Stank" (always relating to octave pedals) it's used in a positive sense. "[i]That octaver has stank[/i]" ... like stank is a good thing :/ [/quote] [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1468879031' post='3094062'] I understand it under another term.....that term being "Utter Bo££o€ks" Hope this clarifies. [/quote] So a synonym for 'marmite', perhaps..?

Of course one bass is fine for a great many (most..?) folks. I spent several years with my Verithin into a Fender Bassman 50w and 2 x 15, our youngest now plays our Douglas (yes, I know..!) sixer fretless, Hiwatt 200w into HH 2 x 15 horn cab. We have a bass floor pedal gathering dust, as we find that 'one size fits all', and have never had complaints (rather the opposite; we're often complimented on the bass sound...). Our repertoire is varied, the guitars do the 'heavy lifting' tonally, and have racks and all to cope, including swapping when they feel it's required, but the bass remains the same. RATM, Jeff Buckley, AC-DC, the Floyd, Muse... they all sound good. As an aside, I have also been playing the same drums for nigh-on fifty years, now. All sorts of gigs , bands and orchestras. I've never felt the need to have a Ludwig Oyster Pearl kit, but have never needed to change kit for salsa, rock, folk, pop, waltzes... One kit (as long as it's a good'un...) does it all, and it's the same with basses for most players. I'll admit that, for getting a 'tribute' sound, or for deliberately wanting to create something especially 'out there', there are many reasons for changing instrument, but for the most part, any decent bass will do a darned good job in the right hands. Not likely to be popular with those following trends or fashions, I know, and maybe a blow to the global economy, but that's how I see it. Yes, a 'P' is fine. So is a 'J', or an Ibby, or a Riccy, or ... Snobbery is not (yet...) dead,though.

I'm surprised, reading all of this, that Sir Macca ever got anywhere at all. A Precision is all there is in the Bass World..? I'm only a drummer, so I wouldn't know, of course, but I still say 'Poppycock', so there. You really are a funny old lot, sometimes.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1468792696' post='3093413']...There's no point in me comparing them sonically or constructionally as they're all chalk and cheese. [/quote] Should've gone to a proper luthier, instead of Marks and Spencer.

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