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[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1407160110' post='2517871'] My band use a R24 to record jam/writing sessions. The internal mics are good enough to record rough ideas. Obviously it's not going to give you studio quality recordings. We place it about 12' from the bass and guitar cabs (the 3 form a, more or less, equilateral triangle). For levels we just make sure nothing's in the red for too long. [/quote] Great, thanks. I'll try something like that first, and take it from there. Do you use the AGC, limiters etc ? [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1407162009' post='2517893'] The Zoom R16 uses the same capsules as the H2. You can use the on-board mics to record anything that you'd use an H2 for, and with exactly the same quality - no better, no worse. [/quote] Aha! That's very useful to know. I didn't really find much in my initial searching for anything specific to the R16. Lots of diiscusion on the H2 though, so I'll look into those some more. [quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1407182782' post='2518186'] I love the R16. I've owned 2 over the years and recordede numerous gigs and rehearsals. I used to use the built in compressors plus any direct outs that are available. I recorded a gig with 3 mono direct outs (ont bass multi FX output, one guitar multi FX output and the PA. The rest were used for kick drum and a few (randomly placed) overhead mics. Abosolutely great fun and can be set up within minutes for a proper decent recording. I'll probably get another one at some point. [/quote] Hmm...I could go direct into the R16 for vox and my B3, and guitars FX. Would that setup, with the onboard mics for drums, be better than just using the onboards for everything, or would it sound kinda wierd d'ya think? Thanks folks...total noob at this - your input's much appreciated.

Hi y'all, After a bit of advice re: recording rehearsals - 3 piece (drums, guitar, bass) rock/pop stuff, not stupid loud, but not background music either. I was all set to get something along the lines of a Zoom H1 or H2 for this a while ago. Then the band folded, and a Zoom R16 showed up, so I bought it. Dead pleased with it - hours of fun while I wasn't with a band - but now I'm back in a band and looking to record our rehearsals, and wondering if it's feasible to use the R16 onboard condenser mics ? Ultimately I guess I'll take it along and give it a go - nothing ventured, and all that - but as we have to pay for our rehearsal space and time, I'm really after any tips re: placement of the unit, getting acceptable levels etc. Or is it a non-starter ? Cheers...

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1407150841' post='2517739'] What happens if I only have red glitter nail varnish? [/quote] Put the J away, get the spikey one out, and join a glam band

Another very happy multi fx user here. I've both a Zoom B9 and a B3. The effects aren't quite up there with proper individual pedals, but in a full on rock band setting I doubt that anybody could really tell the difference between (say) the Zoom's OBD3 effect and a pukka Boss unit. Sure, they have limitations, but modern units are definitely not toys.

Gotta ask...have you tried the active/passive button on the back ?

Hmm...a rehearsal room that I use has a 3500 Mosfet head, and it has the twin pre, switchable Graphic eq etc just like the HA3500. I thought it was the 2000/3000 heads were the ones with all rotary controls ? No idea what the difference is between the 3500 Mosfet and the HA3500 though. Perhaps the Mosfet labelled ones are the older models, and are therefore obviously better

[quote name='Subthumper' timestamp='1406887587' post='2515576'] I'll post up some pics of the carlsbro tc60 I did for my bands guitarist. [/quote] I'd like to see that. I've got one that could do with a little TLC.

[quote name='casapete' timestamp='1406557312' post='2512396'] Having said that, Strings Direct are offering free postage on orders till 31st August, and have Fender Phosphor Bronze sets in at £13.99 so may be tempted to try some. [/quote] I've a set of those on my Tanglewood acoustic. Have to say, I'm a bit disappointed with 'em. Sounded OK new, but went off and just made a dull thud very quickly. Wondering what to try next...

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1406306617' post='2510479'] Too many to list! But for a real genuine keeper, it would be 'Moonflower' by Santana. [/quote] One of my favourites too. Whenever I hear it, I think 'wow, is that really getting on 40 years old?' Too many to count: The Who - Who's Next Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop Frank Zappa - Guitar Wishbone Ash - New England Dr Feelgood - Stupidity Nine Below Zero - Live At The Marguee John Martyn - Solid Air AC/DC - Back In Black Stones - Black & Blue . . To name but a few...

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1405864428' post='2505931'] I haven't used valve amps for 20 years, but I still connect my speaker(s) before powering my amp up. Just get into the habit of always doing it and you'll never have a problem. [/quote] This. I just wouldn't dream of plugging stuff in/out when it's powered up - be it valve, SS or steam driven.

I normally only get this if I've not been playing as much as usual, and I do a lot of playing over a short period. eg long rehearsal thursday, gig friday, 2 gigs saturday kinda thing. I just try to be aware of it becoming a bit uncomfortable, and use a pick whenever I can BEFORE it becomes a necessity.

Perhaps I'm missing something here, but...if the intonation etc is OK, and it plays OK, does it matter ?

Oh dear - I showed these to MrsB, they dingo down very well

Dunlop Jazz III for me. The thickest one they do - 1.4mm or summat. Stiff as ya like.

Personally, I wouldn't even consider keeping it.

Just received some parts for a project from Paul. Very prompt & helpful comms, and goods despatched promptly. A pleasure to deal with, form start to finish. Top man. Cheers matey - much appreciated.

The last 2 outfits I've become involved with were from me responding to ads on Gumtree & Joinmyband.

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1405352915' post='2501120'] Just the opposite of my experience then. I've gigged with an Acoustic 220 for 33 years and never felt the need to take a back-up amp. [/quote] Long may it continue to serve you well. I don't recall exactly what happened to mine (I think mine might have been a 120, rather than a 220) but I do remember the tech who repaired it saying that it wasn't an uncommon problem. While I did like it, I never really trusted it after that, and sold it on. [quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1405352915' post='2501120'] I did buy an Ashdown 600w, thinking it would be louder (when I was in a spoof hair metal band) It wasn't..... [/quote] My immediate replacement was a Carlsbro TC60, which I've still got. I wondered at the time if it would be loud enough. It was...

That's what I thought too, and there's not much wound on the pegs afaics. Looks like a solution looking for a problem to me, and when they couldn't find one they created one.

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1405014053' post='2497955'] Hello All, Having recently waited 3 weeks for my amp head to return from Laney when it broke down, I've wondered if theres amp head out there thats either made or is ideal to be used as a backup. Anyone got any advice? [/quote] I had an Acoustic head went up in smoke, literally, during a gig 20-odd years ago. I've always carried a spare since then, and never needed it ! Never leave home without a BDI21 too these days. You're round Cambridge way, are you not? A bit late now perhaps, but drop me a PM if you get stuck in future.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1404976082' post='2497377'] And some basses are just less "shouty" than others! I haven't owned a Warwick, but I found this to be the case with my Spector Euro. It would overdrive the input section on my LH500 [/quote] Crikey !

Just to echo what others have said really... I've done the "20 Watt practice amp" thing, and wouldn't do it again. They're really only any good for bedroom practice, and don't really take any less space than a proper rig that'll be usable for playing with others - with a drum kit etc. I know you said you'd rather buy new, and I kinda understand that, but just to give some food for thought...you could get a very usable cab (there's a Hartke 2x10 in the For Sale section here, for example, for 100 quid IIRC) that won't really take any more floor space than a practice combo. Add to that a separate amp head (I've done loads of gigs in pubs etc with a Hartke HA2500, for example - 200 quid new...) and you've got a setup that'll not only sound better at bedroom levels IMO than a practice combo, but will also be usable if/when you start playing with others, and give the option of adding another cab later on, should you need to, to make a 4x10/2x10 + 1x15/whatever rig that'll cope with pretty much any pub-type gig situation. Just a thought...