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[quote name='endorka' post='336042' date='Nov 25 2008, 09:25 AM']Ok, I'll play devils advocate - you don't! That particular arrangement of that particular tune has sold millions and is loved by millions throughout the known universe. You may think the bassline is boring, but presumably they disagree. Adam Clayton must be doing something right here - and if you can figure out what that is, you'll learn something, and maybe earn something. If you want to play basslines that are more fun, find some and learn them in addition to 'With or Without You'. After a while you'll hear how to spice up simpler lines without being intrusive and ruining the original feel of the tune. Unless, of course, that is your intention! Jennifer[/quote] +1. Well said. I once saw a delegate at a BGM Bass School taken to task for trying to spice up Highway to Hell. As the professional taking the session said, "It's the rythmic plodding bass line that people tap their feet to. Change it and you destroy the song. Don't do it". If you find bass lines of established and proven numbers too boring then find other songs, write your own songs or take up another instrument.

[quote name='Thunderthumbs' post='334312' date='Nov 22 2008, 11:35 AM']I hardly ever notice it......until I read about tinitus and then it's clear as a bell! So as daft as it sounds, try and live with it rather than fighting it. If it's an infection, hopefully it'll clear up.[/quote] It's not an infection, it's nerve damage. You may be able to subconsiously suppress it temporarily but it will never ever go away. I've had it for over 25 years, 24/7. The worst is when everything around you is quiet, then it's really loud.

[quote name='BOD2' post='329467' date='Nov 14 2008, 11:06 PM']I don't know that these would solve "humming" problems. The mains supply in the UK is actually relativley "clean" and doesn't usually add any noise to equipment - not that you would notice in a gig environment anyway. Plus, a more common source of humming is ground loops and airborne interference picked up by guitars and these devices would do nothing to prevent this. I'm sure there was a thread ages ago (or it may have been on the old site) and the concensus was that these devices would not solve many noise problems in the UK. Hopefully someone else might come along and back this up (or refute it) and add some clarification...[/quote] +1. Don't need one in the UK. I doubt very much that the problem is mains originated.

[quote name='Telebass' post='327746' date='Nov 12 2008, 04:48 PM']It is, actually - Precisions had a 'narrow neck' optiion for quite a number of years. Def special order, though. There's certainly not that many of them, though...[/quote] Yup. I have a factory built '78 Precison with a Jazz neck. As far as I can tell it is all original. Back to Jack's original pots, it still goes on today. When I got my Lakland DJ4 I wanted to know if it had the Aero pick-ups or the newer Lakland own. After several emails with the factory I discovered that it had in fact got Lindy Fralins. When asked why they told me that they'd probably run out of Aeros so put in the Fralins as they had them. It doesn't just happen with instruments. Back in the early '80s I was Registrar for the Historic Sports Car Club and used to vet eligibility. One member tried to register a McLaren M1 Canam car that had been completely rebuilt from a pair of front suspension uprights and a chassis plate. Fake or not it was still worth tens of thousands of pounds. I guess you could do the same with a bass serial number plate and a bridge, or maybe someone has?

Nice opportunity for someone. It's a pity I don't meet the criteria. Please say Hi to Johnny B from Dave P (ex OBM). Ask him if he's still quivering?

Lots of useful info and discussion [url="http://forums.vintageamps.com/viewforum.php?f=3"]here[/url] After this length of time it may well need to have all the filter/smoothing capacitors replaced as they do tend to deteriorate. Go for it.

He bought my Thumper. A super-smooth transaction. A fine upstanding gentleman and a Lakland owner to boot.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='324354' date='Nov 7 2008, 05:37 PM']Hi Folks, I'm pleased to say that I paid a cheque into Basschat coffers today for [b]£186.06[/b], which is half of the funds raised at September's Bash! The other half of the funds raised has been paid to 'Enable Me', the disability charity that I work for.. In total, over £500 was raised through the event which is amazing, but after paying for room hire and other costs on the day, the total raised for the good causes was just under £400! So this is a good opportunity for me to thank everybody who helped make it happen (especially Merton, WalMan & JohnnyLager) and also, a good opportunity to thank everybody else who either came to the Bash itself or who contributed by making donations etc. Cheers Nik[/quote] Well done Nik and team. An excellent result.

Thanks for your comments. I've ordered one and I'll let you now how I get on with it.

Does anyone use one? Which is best for bass?

My Neice is about to get a bass and practice amp for her 13th birthday. Unfortunately due to distance I can't provide any hands-on motivation or tuition. Can anyone recommend a start-from-zero type of DVD to get her playing?

Top man. Thanks for the EBS Microbass 2. A perfect transaction.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='320717' date='Nov 3 2008, 10:05 AM']Dave. I thought the head had a XLR in on the front. Is this not the case?[/quote] Difficult to tell from the documentation however it says that it's mic level and most drum machines come out at around -20db (consumer line level) so I still reckon that the effects return is a better bet for the drum machine/ipod.

Barrie, I've just had a look at the manual. The XLR is Line Out not In. You could use the Effects return, set to parallel for the drum machine. The balance between bass and drum levels would have to be controlled by the drum machine output control. As for using headphones, there might be enough level coming out of the Line Out to drive headphones, otherwise you could use a [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolls-PM52-Connect-Headphones-to-Amp-Speaker-Outputs_W0QQitemZ150291421559"]Rolls-PM52[/url]. This unit enables headphones to be driven from a power amp. I believe that happy jack got one recently.

[quote name='Gwilym' post='320174' date='Nov 2 2008, 02:50 PM']+1 for obbm i've done a few deals with him in the past, and he's just bought my ebs mircobass. no messing around, in fact perfect! cheers obbm[/quote] Actually I thought I'd bought an EBS Microbass

In a similar vein I'm looking for a +12v and -12v supply. The T-Bone In-Ear Transmitter needs +12v The Rolls PM351 Monitor Mixer needs -12v both with respect to signal ground. I'm also going to need -9v for the EBS Maybe I'll just have to make one.

I was talking with Paul Geary the other day about in-ear monitoring and ear-protectors as he's just had some made. He used an independent supplier, Hand-held Audio, however the actual items came from [url="http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=71"]ACS in Banbury[/url]. Some research has shown that they have an extensive dealer network and can provide a similar service to Specsavers. I have an appointment at my local chap later today to be measured up for some T3 in-ear monitors and some ER hearing protectors. If you have a preferred set of earphones then I believe that they will make some ear-moulds to take them. According to their web site they will be exhibiting at Music Live. Perhaps they will be offering a special show deal.

[quote name='Machines' post='315238' date='Oct 26 2008, 05:50 PM']Just found this in a random google search... [url="http://www.clivebutton.com/products.htm"]http://www.clivebutton.com/products.htm[/url] Interesting.. I thought Mark Gooday was meant to have done it ?![/quote] Not at all. Clive did all the design. Read Mark's biog [url="http://www.garycooper.biz/articles/interviews0502-1.html"]here[/url]

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='311601' date='Oct 21 2008, 09:50 PM']WOW! Been playing it for 28 years and I never knew all that. I just play it [/quote] +1, but I've been playing it since the album came out in 1963, mein gott that's 45 years. Just for fun try pushing the changes on the run up from E, G#, A, C by a whole note.

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[quote name='bremen' post='310523' date='Oct 20 2008, 03:40 PM']Can I slightly derail this thread and ask for recommendations for *really* comfortable (ie custom) and great-sounding in-ear monitors that'll double as hearing protection? I have narrow canals and haven't ever found earphones or earplugs that don't feel horrible. Something for on-stage monitoring, in-rehearsal attenuation and on-bike entertainment. That's be lovely. Thanks![/quote] +1

Looks like EBS is the way to go. Strange thing is that I had one back in '04 and traded it back to the Gallery when I bought my first Epi speaker. Who does the best deal? Italy looks good.

I have a project on the go to builld a tiny rig comprising pre-amp/DI, personal monitor mixer and in-ear wireless. I have sorted the latter two but I need recommendations for a pre-amp. My immediate thoughts were EBS, Sansamp and MXR. The Avalon is nice but expensive and OTT for regular gigging. I reckon to build the whole lot into a tiny flightcase or box so rack-mount is a no, no. Who can recommend what, and why?

[quote name='Hamster' post='309065' date='Oct 18 2008, 09:20 AM'] What makes you so sure it's a solid state amplifier? [/quote] [url="http://www.schematicheaven.com/marshallamps/bass20_20w_5502.pdf"]How about this?[/url]