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fretmeister

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  1. I'm going to guess at Frank Zappa as that git could play everything. But a definite +1 for Prince. Seen him do it live. Amazing on both instruments.
  2. FR800 is the Barefaced FRFR powered cab. FRFR is Full Range Flat Response. It's the ideal amplification type if you want to use software simulations of cabinets. If you don't then you turn those simulations off and use any old amp (power section) and your existing cab. I use mine both ways depending on what I fancy. The sound quality is a massive hike over previous L6 kit. The software per model is over 4 times as large with far more information.
  3. No. They don't come with power supplies.
  4. I just picked up a Yamaha DXR10 powered cab to use with it. I anticipated only using it for guitar so I could get rid of my power amp and Zilla cab, but it is surprisingly effective for bass too, even on 5 string. It really recreates the IR and cab sim differences. Got it sounding like my DG M900 + barefaced rig in about 20 mins. Very happy.
  5. [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1494090467' post='3293210'] The point is, that even if you win, and they dont pay, you dont get the money. You then have to spend more chasing it The other may well have the CCJ, but the idea of invoking the online action is to get your money back, surely ? [/quote] Bailiffs will get it, and will add their fees to the debt recovered, and many will abandon those fees if the collection is unsuccessful.
  6. I feel very old.
  7. Eich's are a little heavier due to their magnetic fixing system for their cabs. Also, the 300W Eich model has a fan, whereas the Puma 300 doesn't. No idea why. Could be a different power section or simply that if thrashed they need it.
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    Lovely, and thank you. I'll have to see about getting a day off for a visit and bring my Helix down.
  9. Selling my Darkglass Vintage Microtubes Deluxe. It's a US built one and I am the first owner. It has velco on the bottom. In good condition. Selling because my M900 amp can do the VMTD sound internally so I just don't need it anymore. £170 or near offer including signed for postage in the UK. Thanks.
  10. Nothing like TI strings at all.
  11. Played a gig at an engagement party for the brother of the drummer. Got drunk and snogged the intended bride on the dance floor. To be fair she instigated it but that was that.
  12. I have a 300. It's my backup mainly, but also my lounge amp as it doesn't have a fan. I think the bigger ones do have fans. It's a great amp. Punchy and clear.
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    Alex Have you tried the FR800 with a modern modeller (Helix / Kemper / Fractal) for guitar use? I have no doubt it would be a great fit for bass, but having 1 rig is very appealing to me. Are they only built to order or do you have stock? I'm wondering if I should request a visit and bring my Helix down.
  14. If it helps - now that it's got a bigger choice of compressors and drive pedals I haven't turned my regular board on. The only thing the Helix can't do very well at the moment is a synth sound like the BSW. Other than that, I don't need anything else. I have the full fat rack and floor controller, but I'm thinking of selling off my old pedal board and getting an LT as a back up / easy carry option.
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    I'm less worried about a volume control as I'm used to using rack pre and power amp rigs where I left the power amp at max most of the time. But it is still an odd thing to do as there are preamps out there where their volume controls are too damn sensitive for small adjustments.
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    It is mighty tempting. Is the FR800 passive cooled? Or is there an annoying fan in it? I couldn't see that info on the site.
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    The Helix can certainly do it. The unit has completely ended my amp and pedal GAS. Amazing bit of kit.
  18. I remember when this came up last time. I have the 5 string version. If I had the money I'd be looking to complete the set.
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    It's more about whether the FR800 can get me a great just breaking up Fender Twin type sound as well as loads of bass.
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    Anyone tried the FR800 for guitar use? I have a Helix and I love it. At the moment I'm using a power amp and a regular guitar cab for guitar use, and 4CM with my DG M900 head and a pair of Retro One10 for bass use. I would like to reach the mythical position of having 1 rig for both instruments. I am currently investigating a variety of powered FRFR cabs - most of them being PA cabs as the powered guitar specific FRFR ones tend to be far lower in power and have a more limited freq range making them less suitable for bass use. The FR800 seems like it might do the trick, but I'd like to hear from someone who has tried it on guitar for a variety of sounds.
  21. Is the body material harder to paint than wood? I wouldn't want to be trusting it to any old sod who hasn't done a resin body before.
  22. [quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1493640653' post='3289582'] I had dxr12s but they didn't sound great for bass at all. We've got some rcf745s which do sound great with bass but they're the main pa cabs and as I don't own them outright I can't take them for dep gigs which is where I'd need backline. [/quote] did you use them with proper cab models or IRs ?
  23. I'm about to order some Yamaha DXR10 cabs to go with my Helix. Mainly for guitar use but reports suggest they will be good on bass too. If so, I might have reached the legendary 1 rig for 2 purposes goal.
  24. Crispin bought my Status fretless. Very easy deal, highly recommended. Good to meet you.
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