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[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1317578847' post='1391985'] I wouldn't mention that to any of the regulars if I were you.... [/quote] LOL I'm daft, not stupid

It's called a location update - the phone talks to the network periodically to let it know where it is (no point in sending a call for you around the entire network). An unfortunate by product of this signalling is that it can (and often does) produce that telltale clicky hum noise. It's not network specific so you can't get around it by using a different provider. I turn mine off when I'm playing so I've not tried it, but I've heard that using a couple of ferrite rings on the amp mains cable does a good job at reducing the problem.

Good God Man! Sounds like the Blues Brothers got lost and ended up in Kent! Still, you got an air guitarist fan and lived to tell the tale. When's the next gig - I need to make sure I'm a long way away

[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1317507359' post='1391475'] Yes, at The Vic in Coalville.... Mind you, I was only using my 600w Ashdown and the guitarists only had a piddling 200w Blackstar and 4x12 each! [/quote] Went past there for the first time in months last week. They've got a sign up outside... "THE PLACE FOR MEN AND MOTORS" I almost crashed the car laughing at the image that conjoured up of leather caps and moustaches...

Sounds like you've done the basic checks. This needs looking at by a tech now I'd say.

[quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317386715' post='1390190'] So after all the hassles with bands I'm finally getting to play a gig this Sat, its a charity event so its pretty relaxed and we're a 5 piece playing very standard rock covers . So far so good only a few problems ; We've only had 1 full rehearsal, The singer has never sung in public before The guitarist has changed the key to 2 of the songs after the last rehersal, The other guitarist has included a song he wrote which I havent been able to learn because I havent got a recording of it but he assures me we'll wing it . Oh and the drummer has assured me that he'l keep the guitarist under control as at the last gig he was so drunk that he fell asleep half way through the second set. So nothing to worry about then The weird thing it I'm not nervous ( well not yet anyway ) [/quote] Hey that's excellent! The stuff you know and have already rehearsed will be just fine. As for the new track, just keep it simple and stick to the root if you're feeling out of your depth with it. I reckon the guitarist will be more disciplined this time round - nothing like missing half the set to focus the mind

[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1317393293' post='1390303'] I hear what you're saying icastle,but what intrigues me that neither of my 5's give anything like this trouble.Is in just inherent with 6ers?And if so,how come?Thats just a generic question,by the way,I'm not asking you directly.I too have moved from 4s thru 5s and onto a 6,and it's only now I'm having this trouble.You're probably right,it is a question of technique.I'll just need to keep practising,I guess. [/quote] Well there are a couple of extra strings and they are generally a little closer together on the neck so more chance of passing sympathetic vibrations. If you think back to learning how to play a 4 string, you eventually learnt how to control the strings with damping techniques to the point where you no longer realise you're doing it. Then you made the transition to a 5, used the techniques you learned on your 4 and perhaps made a few small adaptions to them. Now you're using a 6 it's time to use the techniques you've already got from your 4 and 5 and adapt them/add to them - it really is just a matter of practice and patience - it took me weeks of swearing to accurately pop the G string instead of the C...

[quote name='deanbean502' timestamp='1317416155' post='1390643'] I might be going mad or deaf! But when my bass is in tune (Standard tuning) the G on the 3rd fret of the E string doesn't sound in tune anyone else come across this issue? [/quote] Two things can cause that, either the action is way too high and the string is being stretched too much prior to making contact with the fret, or the intonation is out.

Pinched from Aguilar: [center][b][size="4"]Aguilar DB750 Hybrid Head [/size][/b][/center][center][b][size="4"]Diagnostic and Protection [/size][/b][/center][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]The DB750 is equipped with a self-diagnostic and status/protection circuit. Upon power-up the unit’s blue status LED will blink for approximately 45 seconds. During this time several circuit parameters are verified, or allowed to become self calibrated. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]1. The high B+ voltage to the preamp tubes is slowly ramped up, allowing the tube heaters to warm up before full current us drawn by the valves. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]2. DC offset at the amp’s output is monitored. Only if none is present (normal condition), will the unit proceed with the self-check protocol. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]3. Temperature on the MOSFET heat sink is checked, and again only if normal temperature is detected, will the status check to continue. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]4. If all the voltages, offsets, and temperature are in accordance with factory specifications, then the amp’s input, and output relays will be energized. This will then cause the operate LED to illuminate and status LED to stop blinking, and the amp is now ready for normal operation. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left][left][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]5. Continues monitoring of the above parameters, protect both the DB 750 and speakers connected to the amp, in the event of unit, of user error. This will be indicated by the status LED’s blinking. [/size][/font][/size][/font][/left] [font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"][font="Times New Roman,Times New Roman"][size="3"]6. If the status LED continues blinking, or starts blinking during amplifier use, this indicates a system fault. The amplifier requires servicing in order for normal operation to resume. [/size][/font][/size][/font]

As Bilbo says, it's all down to damping technique and familiarity with the instrument in question. It's just practise and perserverence, but it does become automatic eventually. I had to go away and try this out for myself before typing this because I just don't think about what I'm doing. My fretting fingers are straight and drop onto strings to damp them as required and my playing fingers come into play as dampers if it's not possible to use my fretting fingers. I just switch between the two as and when I need to. I've done the transition between 4, 5 and 6 over a period of years and adapted my playing techniques to suit each transition. I'm not sure that there are any realistic shortcuts to be had - if you like the instrument then just keep bashing away at it - it'll all fall into place and you'll wonder what all the fuss was about...

This unit has a whole pile of protection circuitry inside it. The 'click' was probably the output relay switching off. First thing that springs to mind is the cable betwen the amp and the speaker(s) - if it has a short circuit then the output relay will cut out straight away. Try changing the speaker cable for a known working one before paying out for repairs... HTH

[quote name='digitalmetal' timestamp='1317299395' post='1389191'] Hi Ive just checked my intonation following this video: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGfbebLI3pw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGfbebLI3pw[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGfbebLI3pw"]A[/url]nd found something a bit odd, and am wondering if anyone can shed a little light on whats happening, Im checking my 5 string ESP (Not LTD) Surveyor Bass and when i check the heavy B string and tune the harmonic then pluck the open note with my pick and it goes slightly sharp (just a couple of Cents and then comes to a solid B as the note rings out. So i presume thats ok and in tune. Then if i play the first fret © it goes sharp and the comes back to C after a second and this seems to be the case for any of the fretted notes, I play quite fast aggressive metal and im wondering if i should tune slightly flat so that the note i strike is in tune rather that the second after i play the fretted note, or am i just worrying too much? The reason this whole thing has come about is that when i play with my band something doesnt sound quite right, my guitarist insists that his guitar is in tune although im never going to really know for sure as he 's not that approachable to let me see myself. I just want to be 100% sure its not me thats the problem Thanks! [/quote] If you start trying to tune flat to compensate for the initial harmonics seen by the guitar tuner then you will definately be out of tune. The reporting of the initial 'deviation' caused by harmonics appears to vary from tuner to tuner - all I do with mine is ignore the initial '# burst' and then tune once the 'needle' has settled down. Once I've tuned I know with 100% certainty that if anything sounds 'out' then it's certainly not me.. Make sure your intonation is set correctly (and check it again if you decide to use a different string gauge at a later date) and your action isn't set too high.

[quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1317316837' post='1389462'] I heard he tried to sell it on here, but no one ever buys anything on here............ [/quote] ...perha[s TIM would buy it... (Well, someone had to do it and I got bored waitin' )

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317218531' post='1388247'] Pick a side Mr shouty pants. [/quote] ROTFLMAO - I would [b]so[/b] love to hear someone say that in parliament...

[quote name='muttley' timestamp='1317217899' post='1388232'] Does Ibanez make any fretless models in the SR range? I tried an SR a while back and liked it but it wouldn't make financial sense to have to have it converted to fretless. [/quote] I don't think they do actually - I've never seen them advertised or in shops and I can't see them mentioned on their website.

[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1317213479' post='1388115'] They're an insult to firewood. I've never seen anything as bad that was being sold new. And I'm including the plastic ukulele I bought from the 99p store. Go back to the cheeky devil who offered you it and set fire to his trousers. [/quote] ROTFLMAO - don't hold back mate

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1317201296' post='1387841'] A Friday or Saturday night spent checking the venue out is worthwhile. [/quote] +1 Myself and\or the most tech savvy guitarist in the band will always visit the venue beforehand. Not only do we get to meet the venue management beforehand and show that we're working with them to make the night a success, we also get an idea of any technical difficulties we're going to have to overcome and be prepared for them. Half an hour spent on site a week or so before the gig saves a lot of arguments further down the line.

[quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1317205461' post='1387950'] Oh yeah, he's lucky alright, mammoth ivory nut = mammoth tone, everyone knows that. [/quote] Furry with big feet?

The Starcaster by Fender range is at the bottom of the pile beneath the Squire stuff. Not tried one but I wouldn't get too excited about them - they're generally sold as part of a beginners kit for about £200,

I've had an SR505 for almost 10 years now. Other instruments have come and gone but the 505 is still my 'go to' instrument - even beating my Fender JB into second place. It's battered and bruised, it's had so much use that the neck is now glossy instead of satin and some of the body finish is marked from years of arm and hand wear. If I won the lottery tomorrow I'd replace it.... with another one.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317129928' post='1387104'] Yes, but you implied that we should be able to turn down and still present our specific sub-genre of the art-form with equal impact and feeling. Our sub-genre disregards that rule. Our aim is not to have our audience sitting with their heads tilted back, eyes shut, gently tapping their feet along with the "groove". That's a job for another band. You know that advert with Motörhead playing The Ace of Spades in a quiet pub? No one would really expect them to play like that would they. We feel our music requires the same verve... our target audience demands it. [/quote] Yep - totally hold my hands up in surrender to that one, I should have been more genre aware. [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317129928' post='1387104'] All that aside, the fact of the matter though is that 99% of the time our FOH is controlled buy the house sound-guy and yes, you'd be daft to book us for to play The Cat 'n' Whatever... night or day. Watch this, we'll get a booking for a small pub now. [/quote] Ah. That'd be The Mouse and Shoecupboard [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317129928' post='1387104'] Is it our responsibility to turn the offer down? [/quote] Lordy - it's like the bl**dy % key all over again...

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1317124744' post='1386972'] Or even the dumbest muppet should be able to tell the difference between Motorhead and Peters and Lee. [/quote] Course I do... Motorhead are the ones who have got the blind singer right?...

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317121591' post='1386909'] I play in a loud band, it is inherent to the high energy style we play, that's what our audience want to hear. I despise the allegations made earlier that by virtue of the volume we play at, that I am any less if a musician. I know many quiet bands who can't play worth a sh*t. [/quote] That was an extrapolation from something I said earlier along the lines of anyone can play loud. If volume is inherant to your musical genre\style then it's obviously being done for a specific reason. Playing at 'pub sensible' volumes in the sort of venues that you and your fellow band members play in would be equally as daft.

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1317121778' post='1386912'] The landlord knows exactly what he wants. He wants entertainment that can pull punters in without stopping them buying drinks. If you cant provide that without being so loud that he risks alienating his customers or neighbours or getting nasty visits from the council then you can expect to be told exactly where to go. He can expect you to know what you are doing and play at a volume appropriate to his pub and his clientelle. That would be why he is paying you and not the other way round. [/quote] Absolutely. Even the dumbest band should be able to tell the difference between Glastonbury and The Toad and Duck as they've obviously managed to get past the stage of miming with their sisters tennis racquet...

Both Behringer and Harley Benton use weird power descriptions that bear no relationship to those used by other manufacturers, so you're probably going to struggle with getting enough volume at anything more than a pub gig. My advice would be to tread warily around those two manufacturers and pick up something decent second hand - you'll get a lot more true power for your £ and won't have the reliability issues that inevitably seem to come packaged with budget amps.