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  1. paul_5
    Yeah, me neither. Looks beautiful though.
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    [quote name='BassAgent' timestamp='1440533701' post='2851731'] Wow... Sounds? [/quote] With an ash body and maple neck, it'll be bloody amazing!
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    Could you not contact Masons directly and ask them to pass on your contact details to the person they sold it to - they're unlikely to give you the name and number of whoever they sold it to, but they might be prepared to do it this way round. Good luck with your search.
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    7th fret on the A string is where it's at. Makes it TONS easier than 2nd fret D string. 'arry's right hand technique is a real anomaly in bass playing circles (but a brilliant one); 2 fingers with a really, [i]really[/i] light touch, and plays through oodles of compression on flat wound strings.
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    Yup. I'm currently doing BVs and harmonies in my current band ('cos our REAl singer is brilliant), but I've done lead vocal and bass in a couple of projects before now.
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    Thanks Skank. I already use a master stereo reverb bus, and have bounced stuff for a while, but to run a decent amp simulator I can only run one instance. I've tried using more than that, and have even bussed guitar tracks to the same plugin (which has its limitations), but any more than that and everything goes wahoony shaped. My Late 2011 Macbook pro is feeling the strain of a lowly i5 processor. My software is fairly dated (Pro Tools 10.3.10) and my OS is 10.8.5, so they're not the fastest, but I can at least use AAX format plugins (instead of RTAS), which helps to reduce the load somewhat. Maybe I just need to find an alternative to Amplitube, as it's REALLY processor intensive.
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    If it's a brand new neck then chances are it's not drilled for the neck bolts, so as long as it's the standard width (either 63 or 64mm, I can't remember off the top of my head) and it's got the same end shape (slight radius or square) then you'll be fine.
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    Which driver are you running? It seems there is a problem with an earlier USB driver (Novation 2.3), and later releases (2.5 and 2.7) addressed this. [url="http://d19ulaff0trnck.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/novation/downloads/10346/novation-usb-driver-2.7.dmg"]http://d19ulaff0trnck.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/novation/downlo...[/url]
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    I'm looking for a one-stop-box to let me record guitar parts (alt/prog rock and occasionally metal) in my Pro Tools rig. My Macbook Pro is slowly getting to the point where it's not fast enough to run amp simulation software alongside IR reverbs, EZ Drummer and other general production tools, so I'm looking to process the guitars 'out of the box' and just track them in PT. The Vox Stomplab caught my eye, I just wondered whether anybody had any experience of them, or could suggest anything better for a similar budget? I figured that instead of having to bounce every guitar track I might as well get the sound right and then record it, instead of fannying about in mix down (one of my pet hates).
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    Jockey Wilson was actually petrified of horses.
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    Deleted Post. The Metric Miles Davis gag has already been done.
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    Bass legend Paul Chambers preferred playing solid bodied guitars.
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    Another vote for Neutriks from me. If you're going to spend time and money building something, particularly for live use, then quality wins every time. Buy cheap, buy twice.
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    SOLD Up for sale is one of my modified Big Muff (Ramsbottom Fuzz) pedals - I made a couple. True bypass, and enhanced bass response (without being overly woolly), and a reduced mid 'scoop' to help you cut through in the mix without losing the flattering tone of the traditional Muff. [url="http://s1221.photobucket.com/user/paul_510/media/83e45d20-49de-4bfd-bd0a-624b1cfd4c00_zps4op1ofqt.jpg.html"][/url] Knobs are for volume, drive and tone, in the style of the original. Mains only, as there's no room for a battery inside the case. Sound samples are here: [url="https://soundcloud.com/paul_5/sets/ramsbottom-fuzz"]https://soundcloud.c...ramsbottom-fuzz[/url] Price includes Postage and Packing.
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    Never had any problems with anything from Dave Hall. I've had solid state stuff as well as the valve kit and it's always been ticket boo. Never had an LS-2 though, so couldn't possibly comment. Sorry.
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    Who are the brain police?
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    Who? Where? Why?
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    Wow. I love this! Thanks for posting. Just pre-ordered the EP from iTunes - £1.99!!
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    When You Gonna Learn? sailing close to the wind with this one: She Watch Channel Zero?! from Public Enemy.
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    [quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1439931722' post='2846935'] Where's Me Jumper? [/quote] Classic!
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    [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1439755467' post='2845541'] They [s]don't sound like musicians[/s] sound like twats to be honest. If that's a genuine opinion, they have little understanding of the basics. [/quote] Fixed
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    I agree with the majority on this one. NYE is a time to be with family and friends, and to let your hair down. If you're out working then your pay for the night should adequately compensate your inability to do this. Free beer is a con - I can personally name 2 gigging musicians who don't drive, and for whom this might be an attraction. Fortunately they know the value of a pound in your pocket, and don't gig for nowt. Same reason I don't do charity gigs - everyone else gets paid for their time and effort, musicians are no different; we still have to eat/pay mortgages/maintain gear/pay for school shoes etc...the sooner venues realise this, the better the world will be.
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    I try to practice everyday - meaning I'll run the sets of my regular band (iPod playlists) or work on my walking or right hand technique, but actual rehearsal (playing with the band) happens once a month or less. We all live in different parts of the country (Leicestershire, Lancashire, Manchester and the Fylde coast), so all getting together to rehearse is a bit of a logistical nightmare. On the plus side though, everyone does their homework, and we plug in and we're pretty much gig-ready in an hour or two.
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    The album with 'Trash' on it is called 'Coming Up', and it's magnificent.
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    I'd say have a go yourself. There's loads of diagrams available on the internet to show which wires go where - one of the most useful is this one: Basses are about half way down the page... [url="http://www.buzzardsbass.com/electronics/wiring/diagrams.html"]http://www.buzzardsb...g/diagrams.html[/url] There aren't any dangerous voltages or currents at play, and it's a brilliant way to dip your toe in the waters of DIY 'fettling'.
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