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On Fenders, and perhaps other basses (with which I don't have experience) there can be the issue of dead notes around the 5th fret area; on my p-bass, for example, the C is so dead even the guitarist in my band noticed when we were playing 'Crossroads'. If possible I play in oher positions to avoid the problem, or avoid playing anything other than staccato notes in that area. But .. the G-string and all it's associated notes are lovely for playing the occasional minor or major third over a root note on the E string. Really fills things out in a trio situation.
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As someone said, it depends on how old and how farty. I love Johnny Winter, and just recently was dismayed at his current capabilities, eg: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o7nHtbztIc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o7nHtbztIc[/url] Playing slower and with less intensity is one thing - wrong notes and a generally poor performance is another thing altogether. I can't believe someone of his calibre is unaware of how badly he's now playing.
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[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1176856' date='Mar 26 2011, 09:46 AM']Here it is.[/quote] Thanks! Wasn't the idea with the CV models not to be time / model-accurate, but to just (seriously) 'have that vibe'? I agree that bridge style detracts somewhat from that concept, but maybe it helps keep the price low.
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I must be stupid or too slow, because all I see is the 'standard' LPB item at that link....
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REDUCED -V-Type all Valve rig - Trace Elliot
OzMike replied to jakekirkpatrick's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Also sorry to hear of your situation - you've probably already thought of it, but it might be worth keeping the buyer's details and asking them to give you a chance to buy it back if / when they move it on. This way you'll have a chance to get things back when your own situation improves. And - bump for a gread head. I had a V4 when I was in Australia - they are rarer than rare there, wish I hadn't needed to sell it. -
Purchased a GS112NT cab from Theo - it arrived in Estonia from the UK in minty-fresh condition, and was beautifully packed; the best packing job I've seen. He was also friendly and very easy to deal with. Thanks, Theo!
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In the manual: [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Backline%20Series%20OM.pdf.pdf"]http://www.gallien-krueger.com/manuals/Bac...es%20OM.pdf.pdf[/url] on page 8 it says regarding this footswitch: "15-Footswitch /A/B: ¼" jack for a standard single pole latching foot switch. It Switches from channel “A” to “B”. The “A/B” switch must be off for this function to operate." The pictures of the RFII footswitch indicate it can switch two functions using a stereo cable. Therefore, I'm not sure this is actually the pedal / pedal schematic you are looking for - I believe you want the RFI, or equivalent. The sales blurb for the RFI in fact states "The RF-I is a single button foot switch which is compatible with the Backline Series amplifiers". To me, it looks as simple as wiring up an on/off (i.e. latching not momentary) footswitch and plugging it in with a standard mono 1/4" cable. There's probably something cheap that will do this at your local shop, if you don't want to make it up yourself.
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[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1174154' date='Mar 24 2011, 05:01 AM']What happens if you pop a string on your backup too (it's statistically just as likely to happen)? Gig over?[/quote] I think you maybe comparing the wrong statistics. If you assume there's a 1% chance of breaking a string, then: - with one bass your chance of having a string breakage cause a delay is 1% - with two basses, the chance is 1% of 1%, i.e. 0.01% In the former case, 1 out of every hundred gigs (on average) you'll have a problem, in the latter 1 out of every ten-thousand (on average). Mostly though it matters what the impact of a broken string / dodgy bass is. and if you are willing to suffer the consequences. Even as an amateur, I love playing and don't want to let people down, so always take two basses to a gig. However - I used to play keyboards, so taking 2 basses + bag with amp + speaker cab is nothing next to taking a Hammond organ + electric piano + mixer + amp + cab etc etc etc.
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[quote name='aldude' post='1170397' date='Mar 21 2011, 12:06 PM']Don't want the big muff though as it's not true bypass and I don't want to mod one.[/quote] I checked: [url="http://www.ehx.com/products/bass-big-muff-pi"]http://www.ehx.com/products/bass-big-muff-pi[/url] ... and it says this model is TBP. 63 GPB from Thomann.
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[quote name='voxpop' post='1170416' date='Mar 21 2011, 12:28 PM']buy this...it so so much better than the other two. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126575&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126575&hl=[/url][/quote] 'Better' in what sense? There's a reason there's so many different fuzz / overdrive / distortion pedals - there is no 'better', it's all a matter of preference. Unless one can try the pedal in person, preferably in their rig and in a live situation, getting a new pedal is a crapshoot.
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Bump for price drop and in appreciation for trade / $$$ offers so far. -
[quote name='Beno' post='1159782' date='Mar 12 2011, 10:07 PM']Evenin all. I have a BD 21 Bass driver and as normal its a 9v DC. Its very heavy on batteries so I had a scope in my bits box and found a 9v power supply (9v printed on the unit). Its from a pair of puter speakers.'Result' I thought. I checked the secondary voltage with a meter and it reads 13.3v DC Q. Will this damage my pedal. I figure there is a +/- tolerance, but 50% ? If someone could check their volts on the output of a PS I'd appreciate it. Thanks, B (dunno if this should have gone in tech section)[/quote] Sounds like you've got an unregulated 9VDC supply. Unregulated -> the output voltage varies with load. Measuring with a meter means almost no load, and a higher voltage; if you plug it into the pedal the load could be such that the resultant voltage ends up around 9V. Unregulated supplies can often cause a lot of hum in your output signal, and are best avoided. But you could probably fit a 9V regulator + a couple of caps to what you have and end up with a regulated power supply that's as good as many store-bought units.
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Look here for gut shots + a schematic: [url="http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?2449337-Can-this-Fender-Volume-Tone-Pedal-Be-Modified-To-Not-Suck-%28schematic-amp-guts-inside%29"]http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showth...-guts-inside%29[/url] Doubts: - reliability (all them strings and springs make for a complex mechanism) - appropriateness for bass (in terms of the 'tuning' of the lowpass circuit) - will always attentuate your signal i.e. 'suck tone', even when set to max / most trebly sound More trouble than it's worth, IMHO.
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This is the second Sterling I've owned, and the second I have to move on - with my current project I simply never play it except at home. The pictures are taken from when it was purchased, approximiately 6 months ago, and since then there's been no change in it's condition (except for maybe a little dust). There are no cracks or chips to be found anywhere on the body. The top and sides of the body look almost flawless, but the back of the body has a couple of VERY LIGHT scratches in the finish and few indentions, not through the finish and into the wood. The neck, fretboard, and headstock all look virtually flawless with almost no blemishes to be found on them at all. The neck is straight and the frets only show very light wear; all the knobs and the pickup, selector switch, and output jack all function properly. All in all, pretty swish for a '96 Sterling - serial number is B03925. This bass is a ripper - and looks cool (well, at least *I* dig the blue / maple / black guard combo)! Included is a generic hard case (plastic, fake fur lined). The catches / hinges on the case are slightly lose, but it'll do the job protecting the bass during shipping and to/from gigs. Please note - the bass is located in Estonia. I estimate shipping to mainlaind UK at 50£. If you are interested, contact me to discuss shipping details. I'll package up the base, in the hard-case, with cardboard and bubble wrap to protect it during it's journey. [[[[[[[[WITHDRAWN - too good to let go!]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] I haven't been a BC member for long, but have some feedback (as purchaser) [topic="127362"]here.[/topic] I also have 100% feedback / 250+ transactions / 13+ years on ebay under the ID 'unbelieveroz'. If you want more info, drop me a line - happy to discuss! 24 x piltid: [url="http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g329/prophecy_mike/Musicman%20Sterling%201996/"]http://s1096.photobucket.com/albums/g329/p...terling%201996/[/url] --------
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[quote name='WishICouldWalk' post='1163389' date='Mar 15 2011, 07:30 PM']I just sold my EBS Microbass preamp to Mike in Estonia. I can confirm he's a reliable guy to deal with. Shipping to Estonia was no issue either. All in all, an A+ transaction. Best, Isaac.[/quote] Appreciated, and I've of course updated your feedback thread here likewise. Mike
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Feedback for a deal just concluded with Isaac - I purchased an EBS Microamp II. He was very easy to deal with and advised me of progress with shipping (which was from the UK to Estonia; extra kudos for being willing to ship to me here). The pedal is just as described, was packaged well, and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Isaac!
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[quote name='molan' post='1161789' date='Mar 14 2011, 04:15 PM']I know what you mean - I guess I was just trying to say that you can get a great tone out of many a bass if you a) have the fingers, and are prepared to play with the tone controls a little. Maybe the P just works because it only has two tones - treble open or wound right off, none of that pickup switching, active mid boost malarky to fiddle around with, lol.[/quote] One thing some people miss is the range of tones available by moving between bottom of the neck and more towards the bridge. That's one reason I have a love / hate relationship with pickup covers - they look cool, but severely limiit playing position. I'm also a bit sad as I'm finding I prefer the neck-only Jazz sound to that of my new-ish Precision currently....
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Longest and most stable relationship in my life
OzMike replied to kevin_lindsay's topic in General Discussion
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[quote name='Doddy' post='1158899' date='Mar 12 2011, 05:36 AM']I think you'll be lucky,most octavers tend to break up at around A on the E string.[/quote] DSP-based pedals like the POG won't have this issue unless the input to the A-D converters is artificially bandwidth limited. In fact, DSP-based octaving is the only way to go if tracking is a concern - you'l never get a 'wrong' note.
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[quote name='molan' post='1161684' date='Mar 14 2011, 02:57 PM']Just to finish on this - one guy picked up a Matt Garrison 6 string Fodera, soloed the neck Seymour Funcan dual coil pickup, rolled back the treble, boosted the bass a little and dug into a nice funky little groove, all played up around the first 5 frets, sounded just like a P Bass. The next guy went almost the reverse, bridge pickup, cut back some bass an started playing chordal patterns high up the neck - totally, totally different sound and tone - same bass, same amp, different fingers. . .[/quote] And different pickup + tone settings, but ... yeah
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It depends a lot on the settings of the pickup and tone controls too. With the bridge pickup dialed all the way off and tone down, a Jazz sounds very similar to a P (especially in a live band situation). edit: spelling
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[quote name='Clarky' post='1160954' date='Mar 13 2011, 10:18 PM']Title of OP amended to make my view clearer [/quote] Fair enough.... I thought perhaps people use slap in a noisy environment so they can (ironically, I know) hear what they are playing. Plus, as mentioned, demoing basses with slap tends to attract more attention than (for example) someone playing an ostinato reggae groove.
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Hmmm ... like all techniques, good in context and when not over-used. If people 'hate' the entire technique, it makes me wonder how much music they've listened to. No Larry Graham? No Miles Davis (The Man with the Horn w/ Marcus Miller)? No Bill Withers (again with MM on Just the Two of Us)? No Stanley Clarke (Silly Putty + a bunch of other tunes)? No Reddings (The Awakening). No Chaka Khan? etc. If you haven't listened to the (IMHO) classic and tasteful use of the technique, and 'hate it', then it's a matter of not being educated and informed. To be a reasonably well-rounded bass player, and to get the most out of bass, it's a good idea to listen to as much 1) bass playing as possible and 2) music in general.
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4ms Noiseswash, Atoner or Nocto Loco disclaimer: I used to build these for sale
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++++SOLD SOLD SOLD ++++ 1973 Fender Precision - Sunburst/Tort/Rosewood
OzMike replied to Jesso's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='chewrocket' post='1157451' date='Mar 11 2011, 01:39 AM']wouldnt catch me lying this bas down on gravel![/quote] I guess that means you don't have the cash and also haven't heard about how the 'bed of nails' trick works. (bump for a P in my favourite colour scheme)
