Jakester
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Complete DB noob here - I have been messing about with a Stagg EUB for a while because a lot of the tunes I play in our orchestra are 'swingy' or call for that DB sound on more classical parts - and plus it's just fun. The vast majority of the stuff I play is pizzicato anyway so I can muddle through. I had hoped to get some lessons but lockdown put paid to that. So I've been winging it - I picked up a cheap bow from here (I think German?) and a cellist friend showed me how to make a noise but that's it. TBH I've mostly played it all on electric bass but I have a Christmas busking gig coming up (outdoors and we're in Tier2!) so fancied taking the EUB along with the electric. One tune however has an intro which relies on six bars of tied whole notes, bowed. I can just about get a single bow stroke to cover two bars, but when I reach the end of the stroke there's always a 'jerk' as I draw the bow back the other way, which obviously interrupts the smooth tied note. What's the technique for switching between the up and down bow strokes without there being a noticeable 'jump' - or is it just practice?
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Pedal making a fast ticking noise (sound file attached!)
Jakester replied to Walker's topic in Repairs and Technical
Just to get a basic issue out of the way first, the specs say it's 12v 2W - are you sure you're using a 12v rather than 9v, and that you've got enough current available to it? I only ask as I've done that in the past... 🙄 -
😱 Scary!
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Oof, that is lovely!
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Last of the big pedal clear-out of 2020 comes this Bigshot I/O true bypass A/B pedal. Not just an A/B pedal though, it has an input adjustment on channel B (to adjust the input between instruments) as well as a tuner out, and a 'bright' switch to compensate for tone suck on passive instruments. Note that this is the v1 of the pedal and doesn't have the LEDs of the current version. However, that means it's entirely passive so doesn't take up a plug socket! Crackingly useful piece of kit, I've used it with two basses, an active and a passive; two actives with differing outputs; a bass and a EUB; and a bass and the output from my laptop for synthesised sounds. Oh, and it's built like a ruddy tank. Only selling as it has been supplanted on my pedalboard and is no longer used. Velcro on its backside. Boxed with manual etc. Looking for £60 50 posted. Possible trades for a chorus or drive/fuzz pedal. -
No real comment on the board (other than to say good review and say "what?" about the Boss height thing) but you have given me an epiphany - I have loads of those velcro cable ties and to date I've been using actual cable ties on my pedal board - not ideal when you're constantly moving things around (as I have been recently). But instead I can use those velcro jobbies and not have to cut cable ties off all the time! So thanks!
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I haven't played a Fallout specifically, but I've owned both USA and Tribute G&Ls and specific 'custom' features such as finishes aside, I struggled to tell the difference between them.
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As a fellow drummer-turned bassist, welcome! Firstly, forgive me if I'm misreading, but it's not entirely clear why you're considering a cab sim - is it just for recording? If so, wouldn't a plugin work? If it's for live performance, exactly what are you looking to achieve? Do you want the same sound on stage as FOH? I presume not as you're using effects too (an idea of what effects you're using might be helpful). Do you want to be able to balance the effected and clean sounds live?
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Picked up a 3leaf Audio GR2 from Bas, a pleasure to deal with and really fast postage - thanks.
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Soldaroony! -
On hold pending payment
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*cough cough* decent one in classifieds *cough cough*
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Concluded my adventures in Zoomland just aren't getting me where I wanted to be, so putting this little arrangement up for sale. Comprises a Zoom MS60B multi-effects pedal and a DMC.micro USB midi controller footswitch. DMC.micro now sold. The DMC allows you to scroll up and down through the Zoom presets - one of the (few) complaints about the functionality of the MS60B. If you then have a bypass effect at the beginning of the effects chain you end up with the Zoom pedal itself switching on and off, and the DMC allowing scrolling up and down. What fun. The Zoom is a little worn cosmetically, but the DMC is as-new. I've changed many of the default patches on the Zoom - I can leave with my own setup or factory reset, your choice - it's currently set up with a couple of 'normal' tones, a couple of drives increasing in aggro as you go, a chorus, phaser and then some nasty squelchy octavey stuff for that 70's funk vibe. Perhaps try before you wipe? Can be powered by AA batteries, 9v adaptor OR the USB adaptor. The DMC comes with the DMC gHOST USB adaptor for use with the Zoom. Both have velcro on the bottom and come with original boxes. The Zoom is £104 new, the DMC circa £100, and the gHOST cable another £13 or so. I'm after £110 £50 posted. Some pics: -
Trade for an envelope filter?
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Sold a GSS Baby Sumo to Paul - great transaction, very easy to deal with - recommended!
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Seen something I'd like so reduced to £55 posted.
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Candy and sparkle are two different finishes - candy is a colour over a metallic base; sparkle uses much larger flakes. https://manchesterguitartech.co.uk/2019/09/04/creating-a-candy-apple-red-finish/ https://www.sims.guitars/spray-shop/colours/speciality
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Intonation issues...while no other strings sounding
Jakester replied to M-Bass-M's topic in Repairs and Technical
Hmm, if it's not something obvious resonating but still audible when unplugged, I'd say probably this. Have you tried taking off and re-seating the G-string? -
Waaah, I want mine! *stalks postie*
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Intonation issues...while no other strings sounding
Jakester replied to M-Bass-M's topic in Repairs and Technical
Could it be something is resonating with that frequency? A loose tuner or bridge screw perhaps? -
Compact/portable amp head recommendations
Jakester replied to AinsleyWalker's topic in Amps and Cabs
I recently acquired a GR Bass Mini One head - slightly larger than the Elf, but will do 350W at 4ohms if needed. Works really well as my backup amp - it really is tiny and you can chuck it in a bag fairly easily. Sounds good with headphones too. -
Big wide suede strap?
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GSS Baby Sumo power amp for sale. Recently acquired from Crabman on here, but just isn't working with my current setup, so decided to move it on and use the funds to repair my knackered amp instead. Clean uncoloured power - 300w at 8ohm or 600w at 4ohm. Ideal for a FRFR setup! A small ding and scratch on the front panel (present when I bought it) and the hardcase handle is missing but in otherwise good working order. Comes with case and kettle lead. £185 posted to mainland UK, tracked and insured, or £170 collected.
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