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    Less is more? Those transparent cabs are kinda cool though!
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    [quote name='Johnston' timestamp='1318364599' post='1401278'] It's alright son we'll knock them out anyway someone will be daft enough [/quote] See that's the funny thing - they've actually been discontinued. Apparently they weren't that popular. I guess five strings really aren't for everyone...
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    [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1318361155' post='1401210'] The reason is that it has 5 strings [/quote] Nail on the head! I [b][i]knew[/i][/b] there was something was odd about it Edit: Just remembered I'm sat next to a 5-string Warwick. Darn it.
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    I've always liked the look of Warwicks. Apart from this one. Just... why? Is there even a reason?
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    [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1318360083' post='1401180'] Really? Nobody's posted the Mothman yet? First in, for once.... [/quote] Good luck finding a gigbag for that!
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    The MEC hardware in my German Warwick is ace. When I got it though, someone had somehow managed to break the push/pull volume and passive/active pot. £50 for a new one. £50! For a single potentiometer Luckily a friend happened to have one spare, and I'm forever grateful
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-T-40-Bass-1979-/280748991878?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item415df1a586"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-T-40-Bass-1979-/280748991878?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item415df1a586[/url] I really, REALLY want this. If you don't know about T-40s, look them up! Bargain
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    For what it's worth, I'm 17 and a fair share of the bands I listen to feature middle-aged/older folk, so keep going guys! Either way, play music for the music - if it gets you somewhere then it's a nice bonus.
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    Played through this the other day - great little amp this! Does the job nicely
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    [color=#0000FF][b][size=5]The input's just started to play up, which is the first problem I've had with this amp (perfect timing!), so I've withdrawn it. [/size][/b][/color] (and removed pictures etc) My first ever bass amp! Loads of sentimental value - but trying not to amass too much unused gear/raising money for a new amp etc. It's a Crate BT220 in good condition - a few tiny marks here and there (the biggest of which I've tried to photograph). Not many people will have heard of it I guess, and the reviews that are out there a pretty mixed. Some people hail it as a fantastic amp for the money and some report some quality issues - but for what it's worth I've had this amp for a few years and it's worked fine from day one. I've found it really handy for smaller gigs in pubs/cafes etc. It's relatively small, the wheels and handles are solid and the in-built tuner is pretty good. Anyway, I've been saving up like mad for my birthday this November, which hopefully should be enough to order a custom head/cab from Matamp So I'm in no rush to sell, as it's still my only amp at the moment (although it never gets any use outside the bedroom as I normally DI with a pre-amp or borrow a head for the gigs I do), but I'm looking for around £125 for it? Or a trade/part exchange for a small cheapish head, a good-quality gigbag/hardcase and/or DI pre-amp (money adjusted either way - I can throw some cash in for a good trade). I believe they sold for £400/450 whilst they were being made, then down to £200ish for clearance when they were discontinued. All offers entertained either way! [b]I've got access to a studio so I can get some sound samples if anyone's interested?[/b] So here it is: From left to right: -15db pad on/off Mute switch Channel 1 (clean): level (blend with channel 2), low, low mid, hi mid, high Channel 2 (dirty - footswitchable): gain, shape (tone), level (blend with channel 1) Switch to override channel 1/2 blend so that when footswitched only channels 1 or 2 are selected accordingly, not blended together. Channel 3 (octave - footswitchable): one knob - less or more octave Master CD input Headphone out On the back: External speaker out (speaker cable) DI out with ground lift, pre/post EQ and volume Effects loop send and return On the top: Built in chromatic tuner! Inside: 15" speaker 220 watts Extra features! Built in a similar fashion to a tank Heavy-duty side handles Wheels! Here are some pixels:
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    Got to agree with Dan (edit: and silddx, beat me to it!), it's definitely a buyer's market for Warwick's at the moment - get one while you can! There are a couple for sale on here at the moment I think... I've got a German $$ and it rocks
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    Definite I might have to drop you a PM! Either way, would there be any interest in a German Warwick $$ Corvette 5-string? Similar controls, except you can coil split both humbuckers individually into parallel, series and single-coil and it's got a passive mode/pre-amp bypass. Cheers! Ben
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    Charity gig a while ago! The awkward moment when our guitarist is re-tuning, tries to think of something to pass the time, and then remembers I happen to have a kazoo in my pocket. "And now Ben's going to perform a kazoo solo! Any requests?"
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    Darn it I'd been GAS-free for weeks!
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    I've got a German Corvette, but it's the double buck model. However the body/neck should be the same if not similar, and it's by far one of the most playable basses I've come across. I've never tried a standard Corvette but a friend used to have one and he got an ace sound out of it Either way, I'll bet the build quality with the Warwick is far superior to the Rick! Mine's built like a tank.
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    [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1368999' date='Sep 11 2011, 12:39 AM']I have a listing of real backing tracks without the bass on mp3 format, see the attached pic. If you want them pm me send me a cdrom and I'll burn them and send back[/quote] Thanks! I'll check those out with my teachers, the pieces have to be at a certain difficulty level but I'm not really sure what qualifies this year
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    [quote name='pete.young' post='1369289' date='Sep 11 2011, 12:04 PM']Does the place you're studying have a music tech course running? Students on that course might find that producing a backing track for you will work for their coursework assignments also, so you might find some willing volunteers that way. Network network network![/quote] It does indeed run a music tech course! I'm studying it too! Unfortunately producing a backing track wouldn't help with any of my assignments though Coursework coursework coursework! [quote name='argm' post='1369324' date='Sep 11 2011, 12:38 PM']I have to say good luck for your A2 course! It would depend entirely on the school facilites, I guess. My school only had one room with mixer and we couldn't record during school hours as the actual rooms we record from are classrooms! However having done music tech as an a-level also, the coursework is immense. 120+ hours of coursework a year. not to mention that has to stretch across several students all trying to use the same facilities. I can't really be of much help as I just did a trombone with piano accompaniament for my performances. Would it be an idea to see if you can get a full band with you? - all you'd need is your part notated. The other in the bands don't have to be 100% correct. xD Its what I did for my AS - had a full swing band with me arranging something for everyone to play & have the original solo part to myself.[/quote] Cheers! We've got a studio that's actually pretty decent, but trying to find time for 28 students is fun yeah! A full band would be really cool! Sounds like you had fun! It's just the hassle of arranging it all, finding musicians and rehearsing whilst juggling three other A-levels - but I'll definitely look into it
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    Well if you know the bloke and he seems decent like you say, I wouldn't personally worry about it. I lend my gear (even basses) out all the time and nothing's ever gone wrong. For me, as long as there's no reason to [i]distrust[/i] the bassist(s) and they ask nicely they're pretty much welcome to it - amps are made to be played right? There are of course always a few people with little respect for other people's stuff, but they stick out like a sore thumb, usually with a reputation preceding them. The vast majority of people are perfectly fine to deal with. You could always give the other bassist a ring and chat to him about it - explain the whole Trace situation and find out why he can't bring his rig etc? It's nice to be nice
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    [quote name='Delberthot' post='1368906' date='Sep 10 2011, 09:33 PM']How about midi files? You can add or take away anything. They'll not have the vocals on them right enough[/quote] [quote name='lowdown' post='1368910' date='Sep 10 2011, 09:43 PM']Get hold of the Midi file for your track - Google free midi for what ever track name you need, or do your own. Mute the Bass track then bounce down to an Audio file. If the Bass on the Midi file is accurate or close enough, import that into a score programme and amend, then print off. Garry[/quote] Cheers guys! MIDI sounds like a plan Didn't know you could get free files like that!
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    Hi folks, So I've just started my A2 music course! There's a 15 minute performance this year, for which I'll need to be playing pieces from sheet music to a backing track with the bass part removed. Last year I did a few Rockschool exam pieces (pretty last minute, I only found out about the whole notation and lack of bass in backing track requirement a week before the actual exam so I had to scrap the pieces I'd already learnt and buy the book quick!), which is fine to the extent that it gets you the grade but they're not particularly exciting songs to play, so this year I was really hoping to do a bit of early Jamiroquai or maybe attempt Jaco - just something/anything a bit more familiar/fun to play I should be able to find notation or transcribe stuff - the only issue is getting backing tracks of these without bass in! So I just wondered if anyone knew of either any places where said tracks can be acquired or any method of removing the bass from a track? Cheers!
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    WOW. I can definitely see how you justified letting go of that other CS $$ now! That looks absolutely... I lack the words. Enjoy it!
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    [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1358229' date='Aug 31 2011, 10:56 PM']that is nice. I would imagine that of the 2, a P bass would probably give you the best sound because of it's midrangey type sound but yeah maybe an acoustic bass would be the best idea.[/quote] I remember trying out a fretless Jazz and Precision in a shop once. I've always wanted to play double bass but there's only so much allowance for bass stuff in the boot! For me the Jazz overall had a bit too much 'clarity' and sounded a bit too nasal, if you get what I mean, whereas the P had the nice rounded mid-range and low-end thump more like a db Then again models vary and there are other basses out there other than Fenders; that Bass Gallery one looks [i]sweet[/i].
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    Roy Mitchell Excessively Long Name Cardenas of MuteMath used a fretless a fretless P for a couple of gigs when his double bass wasn't handy for whatever reason. Sounds pretty good to me! [url="http://vimeo.com/4445025"]http://vimeo.com/4445025[/url]
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    Colin Greenwood, Radiohead, that Precision
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    Delay!

    Ben Jamin replied to Ben Jamin's topic in Effects

    [quote name='Pob' post='1351779' date='Aug 25 2011, 09:20 PM']I can vouch for the Deluxe Memory Boy. It's a lot of pedal for not a lot of cash. And he might find he likes the modulation stuff too[/quote] Cheers! The Memory Boy looks like a good deal. I suppose so, I don't think he's not big on crazy-chorus stuff, but I guess it's extra tools to work with and you can always blend a little in subtly
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