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Perfecting the gig setup process
bassist_lewis replied to Stylon Pilson's topic in General Discussion
If there's a PA needing set-up then I do my gear first - for the reason mentioned above, though this often results in PA cables being trailed all over my cables meaning I have to unplug and replug them, but them's the breaks - then I do PA stuff. I work quicker if I know the band and their set-up (or if, regrettably, I happen to know more about plugging in PAs than they do!). I avoid doing lights because I don't know what I'm doing and I have the arrogant opinion that I'm a musician not a stage hand! -
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I am regrettably selling my Kapa Continental due to buying a Fender JMJ Mustang bass. I bought this from Wunjos in London about 3 years ago and its done maybe a dozen gigs in that time. Its a really nice bass to play, 30" scale, lightweight, balances well and has that thumpy vintage sound, and strung with flats (LaBella or Thomastik). It's in vintage condition, so quite a few dings and scratches, checking on the back of the body and the neck, some of the inlays are set too deep into the fretboard but don't feel like they're going to come out, and the frets aren't overly worn. It has some quirks, the tone knob is very subtle, and the bridge is one piece of metal with height adjustment ie. no control over intonation or individual string height. These instruments are very rare, I can't find much about them online and I've not seen one for sale since I bought it. I've installed Loxx straplocks but will include the original strap pins ad screws in the sale. I'll even throw in the nice Leather strap and crappy gig bag. Rest assured I will use tons of bubble wrap and get hold of a proper guitar box to ship it in. postage to UK only
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I'm getting a very high pitched hum (like 15k+) from my pedalboard. I have two loops. Loop 1: octave and overdrive. Loop 2: Moog Low pass filter. I've narrowed it down to the Moog, it's centre positive (opposite to everything else) so the plug (part of a daisy chain powered by a 1spot) has an adaptor to reverse the polarity. When I unplug the Moog the hum goes away, problem solved but i want to keep using the Moog! Is there a way to get rid of the hum? would a better quality adaptor make a difference? Lewis
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Selling my iRig keyboard as I have a digital piano and need to make space. 37 mini keys, volume, octave, set and program controls. Powered by USB or lightning cable when plugged into your iPad/android device.The cable I've got with it is the old iPad charger type (large) but you can buy the new one online. It has a few light scratches but nothing serious. thanks L
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I placed an order back in January and the same story as those above: they money left my Paypal account and when it didn't arrive I got no response when I enquired as to why. I read murmurings on the interweb that they had gone into administration but nothing concrete. in the end I raised Paypal dispute and got my money back in a couple of weeks.
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Chunk Systems Agent 00Funk mk II *SOLD*
bassist_lewis replied to bassist_lewis's topic in Effects For Sale
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Chunk Systems Agent 00Funk mk II *SOLD*
bassist_lewis replied to bassist_lewis's topic in Effects For Sale
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Chunk Systems Agent 00Funk mk II *SOLD*
bassist_lewis replied to bassist_lewis's topic in Effects For Sale
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Chunk Systems Agent 00Funk mk II *SOLD*
bassist_lewis replied to bassist_lewis's topic in Effects For Sale
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With a heavy heart I am selling my Agent 00Funk envelope filter pedal. I've had it for 4 or 5 years and have gigged it quite a lot, however it has minimal signs of wear and still works as new. Its a very versatile and great sounding filter (see video) and they very rarely come up for sale. The only down side I've found is that the screws on the bottom make it difficult to mount on a pedalboard BUT I've put raised adhesive pads on the bottom and attached velcro squares (hook side, see pics) to those which has worked great for a few years now. Why sell such a great pedal? I want a Fender JMJ mustang and have to offset the cost somehow! £5 postage
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Hi Iain! thanks for getting in touch, and for letting borrow your bass, it was great! cheers L
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I was up in Orkney this weekend playing the folk festival and borrowed a double bass with synthetic/nylon strings and they were amazing! they sounded great (i was playing for a bluegrass band) and they didn't tear my fingers up. I asked the owner what they were but he didn't know. They were a dirty brown colour with a white spiral looking core, don't if that helps anyone identify them?? anyway, I've decided i want to try nylon/synthetic strings but wanted recommendations first. thanks lewis
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Musicianship vs Personality & Stage Appeal
bassist_lewis replied to Bluewine's topic in General Discussion
I play in two bands that demonstrate the dichotomy of personality (I'm reading showmanship/showboating) vs musicianship: Nipples of Venus (correct, that IS the best band name you've ever heard) is an instrumental band doing cheesy pop songs in a latin/salsa/afro-beat style. We all dress up and dance around, and always get a great reaction from audiences. However, because we're dancing around there are often mistakes from someone or other, but frankly it doesn't matter, we're not out there to show everyone how good we can play. On the other hand is Teek (indie pop/hip-hop/trip-hop): when we play we hardly move at all and we don't dress up, and we still get a great response from crowds. The music isn't technically much different, but there are definitely fewer mistakes. The only common thread between these two bands is great songs, and I think that's what it really comes down to. -
I'm selling my Basswitch! I've had it for a couple of years and used it a fair bit but its fully functional, just a few superficial scratches. It has velcro attached (hook side, see pics). I have the original box with instructions, rubber feet, bag of screws and stuff (don't know what they're for), and power connector (just the connector bit, not a full power supply). REDUCED TO £200 (plus postage)
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cheers guys. The bass is currently with a technician being worked on so I can't send pics but will look in to the threadlocker stuff L
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The saddle for the g string on my bass is constantly lowering on one side, I'm able to re-set it each time but I think the tiny screw needs replaced. does anyone know where you can buy tiny - like 1-1.5mm - threaded rods that can be adjusted with an alan key? Its a hipshot vintage 5 string bridge if that helps.
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My Callowhill MPB, short-scale 5-string (that's a low B btw). Its the same size as a strat and fits in a guitar case. [sharedmedia=core:attachments:205533]
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I've decided to add a jazz bridge pickup to my Callowhill P-bass. I love the tone a i have but more and more I'm missing that bridge pickup sound, especially for faster funk stuff. It will need routing so it'll go to Chris Mcintyre (wouldn't even think of doing it myself) but I wondered if there was anything else i needed to consider? As far as electronics go I'm torn between two volumes or having a three-way switch - whenever I've had a blend pot i only ever use it in 3 positions anyway! - any thoughts/advice on this would be great. thanks L and I'm pretty sure I want to use a Nordstrand NJ5SE jazz pickup