fretmeister

As the old saying goes.... I play jazz because I don’t like crowds!

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/26/perspectives/covid-variants-global-vaccination/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2021-02-26T21%3A46%3A04&utm_source=twCNNi&utm_term=link Ultimately until the planet is vaccinated none of us are safe. Cant afford to have a geographically limited view.

It's called Insertion Loss. EMG actually do specific balance controls to eliminate it.

Stomp XL is coming soon

I already have the EMG ABCX active balance control.

I have a set of EMG PJ-X pickups that I'm going to put in my 4 string Ibanez Mezzo. I'm also going to put in an EMG 2 band stacked Treble and Bass preamp. The pickups come with twin volume controls (and a Tone that won't be used) and I have never liked twin volumes. But in my box of things I have an EMG 3 way switch and an EMG ABCX active balance control. Most of my 2 pickup basses have a balance control and I'm familiar with it, but at the same time I can't help but think a 3 way might be easier. I don't think I've ever "balanced" the pickups - just all neck, all bridge or right in the middle. What do you reckon? Stick with a balance? Or have the 3 way?

It's real. It's not a photoshop Eric Klein (head of Helix products at L6) has confirmed it. There's a FAQ on TGP written by him. Link to the FAQ: https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/hx-stomp-xl.2221270/post-31861903

Or more money... https://i.imgur.com/G110eBJ.jpg

Well the govt science guys did already say they expect masks and distancing to still be needed in the Winter again. My concern about festivals is the teenagers. Loads of teens go to festivals and they won't have had the vaccine. Of course teens are actually very likely to not even know they've had it at all - but they will spread it and with massive spread comes additional mutations of the virus. Won't take much for vaccine resistant strains to take hold.

It's too easy to fake.

I was not aware of that amp. I was disappointed it wasn't a BBQ. But the demo I've just listened to is excellent! EDIT: It weighs 90lb!!!!!!!

Not to mention the chance of Vaccine passports - either as a requirement from the govt as Gove is now looking at it, or whether the venues / event organisers themselves will insist on it. Lots of cruise companies already confirming nobody gets on board without proof of having both vaccines and the airlines have been saying similar will take place for them later this year when the global vaccine rollout is further along. And then there will be customers who won't attend events or book a venue for an event if the venue won't insist on vaccine proof. I saw a yougov poll that suggested 70% are in favour of vaccine passports - if that is accurate then market forces will win. I don't think the process is going to be nearly as simple as we'd like.

Pair of Helix racks into a pair of Powersoft power amps into 4 Barefaced Big Twin cabs. Why? Why not!

Metallica - Live Sh$t Binge & Purge Vulfpeck: Live at Madison Square Gardens Kings X: Live love in London Mr Big: Live (San Francisco) Stevie Wonder: Natural Wonder (Live)

Boss BC-1X is great for this.

Everyone can have an off day, and sometimes it's not the fault of the band either. And then there's Queens of the Stone Age. Seem them twice, were bloody awful both times.

Sometimes I think about routing my Fender P to put the bass coil towards the bridge. I often tune to C standard but with a precision and a dirty tone it just doesn't work. Too much gronkiness going on and a lack of clarity on the low notes. I reckon having the bass coil further back would improve things no end. But I've got other basses in C so then I can't be bothered!

Walter Trout - Milton Keynes. It was so loud it was actually dangerous. Left after 1 song. Not even Motorhead were that loud. I genuinely thought my hearing would be destroyed if I stayed. That was the last gig that I attended without ear plugs. I always take a set now just in case. Page & Plant at Wembley Arena. Far too much fog - caused an asthmatic episode in my missus and she doesn't even have asthma!

If I’m getting paid then I take a spare head, And a spare bass, and I’ve always got a di available. Anything else isn’t professional.

Always. Unless the PA is good enough and then I'll take some form of DI / Preamp pedal instead.

Considering Alembics are really plywood I'm going to say no - not a bad thing. If it's built right, then it's built right.

Mr Blue Sky ending.

I do.

If I'm using a 4 string then I use a Digitech Drop to turn my usual EADG tuning into BEAD when I need it. But most of the time I'll play a 5 string if I need that range. Another option is to tune the bass to BEAD all the time and relearn the 4 string stuff for higher up the neck. But that only works if you don't need the upper frets on the G string. No "Sir Duke" then!