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Selling used pedals. How do you figure out what to charge?
fretmeister replied to lidl e's topic in Effects
I suspect he's told his wife that as promised he has listed them for sale and he hopes to get a decent offer for them. Now he's sitting back confident they will never sale. I've never done that of course. Oh no. 🤫 Anyway - there is no point worrying about it. He can set whatever price he wants. The buyers will decide if it sells or not. -
There's a dedicated thread on medium scales. The Ibanez Mezzo PJ is 38mm - they are great (I have 2) https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/srmd200_1p_01.html
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For those who have had to use a backup bass, why?
fretmeister replied to Lozz196's topic in General Discussion
Can you make the poll to allow multiple options? I've had a string break and an electrical fault over the years. EDIT - and I just remembered, I had a strap button come out and there wasn't enough grip to just screw it back in. -
Always go with the singer. It's annoying, but they are the focal point.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
That's lovely! I wasn't aware of the Junior Collection before. -
another option for suitable pedals is bike chain links Personally though - Dual Lock will be strong enough. As stated before, if you put too much on you'll need a crowbar to get the pedal off again.
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I use a Boss EQ-200 for finding and removing the worst frequencies. Lots of bands are a good idea for this, or a parametric.
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I’m using a MB AG1000 head with a One10T and One10 and I’m really happy with the rig. MB and Barefaced go well together.
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I had a go on one for about 10 mins. It was very very heavy. I've had 6 strings that were lighter. I don't know if that was a unique example, but I have read some reviews by other people saying the same. Definitely worth asking about.
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Another post on IG https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtRUIXJIg3a/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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How many basses do you take on stage?
fretmeister replied to Mickeyboro's topic in General Discussion
Two. I always take a spare. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Hopefully it will turn up in a day or two. I've got a long rehearsal on Saturday so I wasn't going to install it before then anyway. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've got Fender flats on it 9050L - so the lightest set they do and I like them a lot. I wish they'd do a set where the E and A were a bit higher tension, but leave the D&G as they are. I will try your EQ suggestions anyway - I've got an EQ-200 for fine tuning, but I try take as little as possible with me when I go out to play and that pedal is quite heavy! #lazy And to show exactly how lazy.... I'm currently awaiting a delivery from @KiOgon for one of his solderless P bass looms! So much easier! -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I'm still going to swap the pickup for an Aguilar 60s wind. The 'Berg pickup has a lot of lows and highs but not as much mids as a traditional P has and I have to EQ it quite a lot. So I'll swap it over when I get a moment. It was the first time I've tried the Tonehammer amp model in the Helix... unfortunately now I want the real amp too! -
So cool! One of each version please!
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Thought I'd do a quick cover with the Lionel I don't know why the bass picture is a little fuzzy. Probably had the resolution set a bit low. Ah well. It's only for fun. -
Unfortunately facial recognition hacking is already here. https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/08/05/1006008/ai-face-recognition-hack-misidentifies-person/ https://www.wired.com/story/windows-hello-facial-recognition-bypass/ https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/technology/innovation/how-to-hack-a-face-from-facial-recognition-to-facial-recreation/ A friend of mine is a Professor of Computer Science at a well known UK university and he researches this stuff. The main problem with any biometrics is that once it is hacked it is hacked forever. You cannot change your face, your eyes, your fingerprints, your DNA etc etc. Two Factor systems are far more secure than any single factor system. Use 2FA for every place that offers it, and seriously think about not using anything that doesn't.
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Source Audio Ultrawave Bass. PRICE DROP £135 - *WITHDRAWN*
fretmeister replied to fretmeister's topic in Effects For Sale
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I shall find some demos of the options. Thank you
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Nah, if I write something with an orchestra or a 10 instrument horn section and I don’t actually have a band with an orchestra in it, then to perform the tune I’m going to need backing tracks and a click. The rest would still be live.
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I like that a lot! Nice.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
One of the reasons I started looking at shorties was the weight too. My Jim Deacon P is about 7.5lb, maybe a bit less (I can't remember, but it's comfy) and when I first started looking for a Lionel I did look at the stuff in stock, but they vary a lot from about 7.5lb to 9lb depending on spec and whether it's got 1 pickups and active + battery etc. It all adds up really fast. So in the end I thought "Buy once, buy right" and ordered my Lionel as a Superlight. It's 5.7lb / 2.58kg. Of course humans are stupid, so at the end of a 2 hour rehearsal on a Saturday morning I'm still relieved that I'm taking it off! -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've only had 1 bass that needed the neck off / loosened to adjust the rod. So I sold it. Such a terrible design. If I ever own another and it is a keeper then I'll be routing out a channel in the body under the scratchplate so the neck doesn't have to be loosened. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
"Up North" is anywhere above Watford Gap isn't it? -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Alas - my basses all use allen key truss rod tools. I haven't got a Mustang to see what it's got.