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Thanks for all the replies guys, you rock It sounds like it's probably that RFI in the air then, as the noise changes quite a bit as I turn/move around the stage. There's no noise when the lighting is turned on and using power (without the faders up, so not emitting any light). I'm playing there tomorrow night so I'll try a few things out re power supply and chat to the bloke in charge of the lighting
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Having a bit of a problem with buzzing in a venue I play at lot - not sure how to fix it! The lighting (it's a fairly big place) seems to make my bass pretty noisy! I play a USA G&L L2500. It's the same story, worse in some cases, with a few other bassists/guitarists who play there too. Standard, but quite big, par-can wash out front with LED bars behind. Only happens when the lights are on. The buzzing changes frequency/gets louder or quieter depending on which direction I face on the stage. When I run the pick-ups in series it's quite loud, but it's barely audible when I run them in parallel. When I used my Tech 21 Red Ripper (distortion pedal with buffered bypass) there was less noise when turned on than off! I'm quite confused! It's not loud enough to be a massive concern but it's noticeable inbetween songs and in quieter moments etc so I'll just roll down the volume on my bass when not playing, which kills the noise - so the bass must be the starting point. Anyway, weird! Any help would be much appreciated! Cheers
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Bought a DHA VT-1 pedal from Dan, great communication, quick delivery, very well packaged!
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[quote name='AndThenSome1' timestamp='1363023267' post='2007128'] Have you any pictures of the SSL channel strip? [/quote] Not on me at the moment, but I can sort some out Everything is in as new condition so it looks exactly like this one: All the specs can be found here - http://www.solid-state-logic.com/music/xlogic%20alpha%20channel/index.asp
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Just a few pedals to sell! All are in immaculate/as new condition (rare studio use only) and come with original boxes etc. Postage included in the price, open to sensible offers. Here's a quick list so you can see if you're interested to save you scrolling through all the descriptions below! [size=3][s]Goodrich Volume Pedal L120 [color=#ff0000]£130[/color][/s] [s]Line 6 M13 [color=#ff0000]£200[/color][/s] Preamp SSl Alpha Channel Strip [color=#ff0000]£450[/color] Eventide Powerfactor (big pedal power supply) [color=#ff0000]£175[/color] JHS Pulp and Peel Compressor [color=#ff0000]£130[/color] Divided by 13 Joyride [color=#ff0000]£150[/color] [s]Buzz Electronics 8-way Looper/Switcher [color=#ff0000]£100[/color][/s] [s]Strymon Bluesky Reverb [color=#ff0000]£200[/color][/s] [s]T-Rex Fuel Tank Jnr (compact power supply) [color=#ff0000]£70[/color][/s][/size] JHS Pulp and Peel Compressor £130 [size=3]Most compressors you see are based off of the Ross/MXR design that yield very squashed high end and a lack of upper end clarity and definition. The Pulp n Peel is not. With the PnP you will find that your guitar's natural color and attack stay in place instead of being forced under a hard and un-transparent squash. Another advantage is its low noise floor and super headroom that allows it to be used as a boost in front of or behind your favorite overdrive/distortion or fuzz. The PnP excels in the fields of blues, jazz, funk and classic rock because of its natural transparency and cooperation with single coils as well as humbuckers. The controls are as simple as it gets with compression, volume and a clean blend knob to dial in your original untouched signal. The idea behind our design is that you will never want to turn it off, and if your looking for the perfect "leave-on" compressor that will make your rig sound like a million bucks, then look no further. Once you have experienced what it does to your rig, you will never be the same.[/size] Preamp SSl Alpha Channel Strip £450 [size=3]With the classic combination of a mic preamp, filter, EQ and dynamics, the XLogic Alpha Channel brings SSL's sonic legacy bang up to date in an analogue channel strip designed to provide the perfect front end to your digital audio workstation. With all the features needed to record great vocal or instrument tracks, the Alpha Channel offers a studio class mic pre and processing based on SSL's years of experience in designing the world's leading analogue recording consoles. A huge proportion of the music you know and love was recorded on SSL, renowned for the superior audio qualities you've heard on countless hit records. That elusive sonic ingredient is here in the Alpha Channel.[/size][list] [*][size=3]Professional ultra clean mic preamp with line level & Hi Z instrument input switches[/size] [*][size=3]'Variable Harmonic Drive' circuit; a Time Machine of distortion characteristics[/size] [*][size=3]High Pass Filter with selectable 40Hz, 80Hz or 120Hz cutoff frequency[/size] [*][size=3]Built in professional quality Analogue to Digital conversion - as standard[/size] [*][size=3]Auto sample rate sensing and self adjustment[/size] [*][size=3]Three band SSL parametric EQ with mid freq Q control and dual LF curves[/size] [*][size=3]Intelligent auto compression that maximises recording headroom and avoids DAC clipping[/size] [/list] Eventide Powerfactor £175 [size=3]Large pedal power supply! The PowerFactor from Eventide features 10 outlets configured in 7 isolated sections and 3 powerful DC sections with 400mA each. Temperature monitoring is also featured so you will never burn out when performing. Three 12V outputs and seven 9V outputs with LED monitoring for each.[/size]
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Used G&L L2500, can't go wrong.
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EBS make some good little combos http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/EBS-Classic-Session-120-Bass-Combo-Amp/P3L
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Sold Andy my EHX Enigma. Great communication, honest guy, paid quicker than a Victor Wooten slap solo. Deal with absolute confidence folks.
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[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1362351751' post='1998923'] How aout one of these - pure valve goodness. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200606-for-sale-dave-hall-dha-vt-1-bass-drive/page__pid__1997631#entry1997631"]http://basschat.co.u...31#entry1997631[/url] [/quote] [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1362352535' post='1998940'] Exactly what I was going to suggest. [/quote] Wow, that's the one! Cheers guys
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My band are looking to cover some Extreme-esque stuff - going to be a challenge! So I'm after a OD pedal that will give me a nice med-gain crunch akin to that of Pat Badger's lovely bass sounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7nlOEnuOfQ I've got a Tech 21 Red Ripper, which is perfect for making everything in the room explode in fuzzy goodness, but not so much for classic overdrive. I'd love a VT Bass/Darkglass/similar, but I've only got a £70 budget! Any help would be gratefully received Cheers! Ben
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G&L Tribute series? L2000 or M2000? Doesn't get much better for the money!
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[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1361126641' post='1981484'] I remember a really long thread from someone on here that started with 'OMG, I'm totally getting one really soon!', that went through 'they are working on a prototype' and ended with 'I've decided against it'. Until I see a picture of one I'm treating it as a myth. [/quote] That'd be me They put a basic one together but there were some issues to sort out and due to the queue/getting parts/figuring it all out etc it was going to take longer (waited several months, would've had to wait several more) than I could afford to wait as I had to get gigging with something. What an amazing company though, they understood and didn't charge me anything. Even pointed me in the direction of some suitable off-the-shelf amps from other companies. Can't get better service than that. Anywhere.
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Correct me if I'm wrong but no-one's mentioned Superstition yet? Must. Put it at the end of the set for our last wedding gig and it was groooovy.
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Really sorry for your loss! Must be gutting In terms of basses, take a look at G&L maybe? I recently picked up a USA L2500 and it's great The Sandberg Basic is a pretty cool Stingray-esque bass too. But if your heart's set on a Stingray, get a Stingray!
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This envelope filter has got to be one of the most versatile out there, and it sounds ace. This thing can accomplish pretty much any envelope filter sound, with a foot-switchable fuzz/distortion, two outputs for dry/wet signal and an expression pedal input to turn it into the world's most versatile wah! However, as much as I love it, I just can't justify it at the moment as there isn't really an application for it in the music I'm playing. I bought it off here a couple off months ago - it's in mint condition but lacking the original box/power supply etc - just the pedal itself. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrmrA0LwEUk[/media] In terms of trades I'm really looking for an EQ/DI or a good overdrive - but I'm open to anything, not necessarily just pedals! Trade value of around £60-80? Cheers!
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[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360224832' post='1966845'] Ben, are you sure this sums up how you play? To me it sounds like you answered the question: Two albums that you think have great bass playing. I often am wrong though, and understand that. best, bert [/quote] Sorry, I meant as in those are the players I take most of my influence from, so I guess if I were to sound similar to anyone it'd be them as I try to incorporate their approach to bass playing into my own. The two bands I mainly play in are very different in style, one's more moody and one's a bit more rocky Sorry if I've done it wrong! My brain wasn't running at full capacity yesterday