OldGit

Ok Tried a few things .. Same power source, moved the amp 12 feet from the radio, still some interference (its just the radio, not on CD) Different mains spur, no change Tried a portable FM radio right on top of the amp and got thw same thing. When turning the amp off I can hear the power draining out through the radio fizzzz as the lights fade away (capacitor drain I guess) So yeah EM interference is my guess too .. So part two: Working as designed or back to the shop? I guess I'd better try my wireless to see if that is affected as Iintended it to sit next to the head.

[quote name='Tanc' post='10531' date='Jun 1 2007, 01:51 PM']If you have an issue of my freedom of speech then that is your problem. I can see that it was a HUGE mistake to join this forum.[/quote] Wow Tanc, don't tar us all with the same brush. and don't leave the Forum 'cos of the remarks in this thread OK? OG

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='10725' date='Jun 1 2007, 07:24 PM']Can you describe the interference a little more? Is it hum or crackle?[/quote] It's radio interference - ie the station hisses when I turn the amp's power on and stops when I turn it off. I am reminded of when the air is really, really cold and the FM and telly signals weaken .. Perhaps this is one of the fabled MB LMK "Black Hole" prototypes and it's sucking all into its inner depths .... Oh sorry, They film Dr Who around here you know ..... I'll try plugging the power lead into a different spur of the house ring main.

[quote name='ShaunB' post='9259' date='May 30 2007, 03:14 PM']Hi guys, any GT6B experts out there? I am having trouble using the very basic effects, say, just Compression, Chorus or O/D or Phaser, but for the life of me and scanning through the manual can't find how to bypass the pre-set effects which adjust different combinations of 2 or more effects, alot of the time with different pre-amp settings which I don't use/need. A simple fellow who wants a simple life... I thought getting rid of 4 pedals for one plug'nplay board would be the way to go - but I don't need my bass to sound like a chainsaw in need of a body... Any help gratefully received. [/quote] Hi Shaun I've got one of these on its way and it looks really complex (help!) However I found this "TurboStart" PDF document that seems to be a kind of short cut list. I can't vouch for how useful it is as I don't have one to try it on yet [url="http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/GT6Bts-622157afdbe12f8e00ee36a7bf9f0242.pdf"]GT-6B TurboStart Document PDF[/url] Let me know how you get on? PM? We can form a self-help group

My sparkling new Mark Bass LMK is causing interference on the dining room Midi Stereo unit on FM radio .. Seems strange .. It's plugged into the same power socket but a good 4 feet away from the FM wire ariel .. Does that sound normal or do I need to talk to the shop it came from. I'd rather resolve this before I gig it .. Any thoughts? OG

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[quote name='chris_b' post='10661' date='Jun 1 2007, 05:34 PM']You have to count slow to get the groove.[/quote] Ah no, You have to [b]play[/b] slow to get the groove .. :0

That omnipresent Jon Shuker has some ready made "stock" basses for around that price.. Have a look through the galleries on his website. You get to change pups and electrics and things to suit your taste too .. [url="http://www.shukerguitars.co.uk/"]Jon Shuker Basses Web Site[/url]

[quote name='chris_b' post='10539' date='Jun 1 2007, 01:57 PM']No, it's not 2/4. As I sit here listening to No Woman No Cry it is definitely 4/4 with the snare and bass drum beats together on 2 and 4. Your "Musical Director" sounds like he comes from the Billy Cotton school of music!!![/quote] Scarily enough he is a university music lecturer It wobbles my self confidence a bit when people like that hear things differently to me .. I knda assume they must be right ... Hey hang on, Snare and Bass drum on 2 and 4? Ah see now you are counting it slow 4/4 where I'd count that fast 4/4 with the bass drum on the 3 .. You see the problem?

You know "one drop "reggae say like Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry .. Is that 4/4 or 2/4? I ask because in one outfit I play in the musical director insists on counting reggae as 1 & 2 & with the one drop drum beat on the 2, the guitar upchops on both &'s .. Me I think it should be 1 2 [b]3[/b] 4 with the beat on the three and the chops on 2 and 4. It's a lot easier to explain things to non-skanked up gu|t@rists that way anyhow .. I know it sounds the same but I just wondered how it should from a musical theory perspective ... Ta OG

[quote name='Tinman' post='7619' date='May 27 2007, 01:47 PM']I know, it's driving me mad already. Hopefull Jon will get plenty of pics to me at appropriate times so that i can keep this thread up to date.[/quote] I recommend a good regular nagging or that probably won't happen

[quote name='wmsheep' post='10296' date='May 31 2007, 11:38 PM']Be easier to knit a suit of chain mail for thos tough gigs!![/quote] Chicken wire???

[quote name='BB2000' post='10232' date='May 31 2007, 10:21 PM']One plus point with parcelforce is that it is either parcelforce or the royal mail who handle your pacel from collection until delivery.[/quote] And thats a plus point because...?

[quote name='Linz' post='10139' date='May 31 2007, 08:10 PM']Fuuny you should say that - our guide must know half of Sri Lanka then! [/quote] Yup Just got back from China where, on a daily basis, we were hurried through the museums of the real relics so we could dawdle through the factories making, and selling, the replicas ... The guides are paid by the traders for foot fall and a percentage of the sales. It's the same wherever you go .. It's no co-incidence that your day trips out from your package holiday always seem to stop at a pottery on the way back ...

"Our guide showed us some great little 'shops' (a table outside a villagers house) where we bought local wares (carved ornaments, jewellery). " Yeah funny how often that happens .. and how often the guide knows the stall keeper .

[quote name='Linz' post='4176' date='May 22 2007, 08:40 AM']WOW! After I posted the last one, I actually looked at the link! Its not 'artwork' its jewellery, and its great! I see a fortune beckoning after all....[/quote] Yeah They are great .. I love the hammered stuff.

I've been using compression as a normal thing for 5 years or so.. Changing things around a bit and now my amp doesn't have it but I'm getting a BOSS GT6B floor thing with more brains than me ... and that has a cuouple of compressor things built in. Does anyone know if it is a good compressor in the GT6B or should I continue to try t'bay for a TE twin floor doodah? Cheers OG

[quote name='paul, the' post='9684' date='May 31 2007, 03:03 AM']They don't insure beyond £1000 - which is understandable, but annoying.[/quote] Good point Mind you if it's worth that much I think I'd be taking it ..

[quote name='wizbat' post='9630' date='May 31 2007, 12:09 AM']I don,t know of a general uk number but we use Apex couriers branch in Bourn lincs and they can probably tell you who to call in your area. Their phone number is 01778 394454[/quote] Thanks

[quote name='jwbassman' post='9566' date='May 30 2007, 10:36 PM']Hi OG Not sure who's in charge of booking the acts - but I can make an enquiry for you if you like... my understanding is it's not the easiest place to get a gig, I think we've been trying for a couple of years now - that said we've more recently become involved with the SMJC (Southport Melodic Jazz Club) and I think this may have helped - have alook at their website... [url="http://www.jazzinsouthport.co.uk/"]here[/url] and I've just found you a direct link to the organisers... [url="http://www.southportjazz.co.uk/contact.php"]here[/url] Good luck... John[/quote] Cheers John, I'll pass that to the bloke who's supposed to do it OG