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1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said:
I keep my Lekato's in the robust cardboard box they came in (fits snugly in one of my cases). On the layer of foam that fits on top of the insert I've written 'Charged' and 'Flat' on opposite sides to avoid relying on memory.
Mine go in my little gig handbag (along with an MS-60B, rechargeable batteries, A-B box, short leads, capo, that sort of thing). After use they go in my pocket, whence they are put on charge, and then returned to the handbag. Same goes for rechargeables, once discharged they go into a pocket and then into the charger when I get home.
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You'll need to establish the centre of gravity of the bass as that will need to be within the triangle of the stand feet, when viewed directly from above. The orientation of the bass relative to those three feet may also be significant, but as I haven't any experience with such a stand, I wouldn't like to speculate how - it would be something to consider when experimenting.
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Has anyone mentioned Glenn Fricker of Spectre Sound Studios yet? It's about music production and recording rather than the musical content itself, and the focus is metal (which I don't do), and his presentation will definitely not be everyone's cup of tea, but I find him both amusing and informative.
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2 hours ago, Rosie C said:
I developed neck/back pain playing bass during lockdown - playing all day when I was suddenly home a lot. Initially I bought a Hofner violin bass which was super light. But I yearned for my jazz bass and different straps didn't help. In the end I sat down with my friendly local guitar technician to look at the weight. We identified:
- the steel clover leaf style tuners were really heavy, but could be replaced with alloy/nylon units
- the sexy high-mass bridge really wasn't helping and could be replaced with a bent plate type
- wood could be machined from underneath the fingerboard
We removed around 1.5lbs in weight - with a lot of that coming off the end of the neck so it helped weight distribution. Of course this is just a cheap Squier whose value is more emotional to me than financial. I maybe wouldn't do it to a valuable instrument, but it completely changed this instrument.
Just cut the headstock off and get some Guyker headless gear. Even better for weight distribution.
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There was one sold on here three or four years ago. I was tempted but it was 32" and I'd rather have all my fretlesses the same scale length.
Aha:
I wondered about a Basslab one (twin 5-string) but the neck appears to be rather too chunky for me, from Basslab's own description.
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We have two songs for the encore but the second one is Twist and Shout/La Bamba which we just keep going with until we've worn them out or we get sick of it.
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On 09/04/2024 at 21:07, itu said:
...if there's only one pot in the circuitry.
I don't like those extra high impedance components. Only when I want to cut the highs. I still rather use a dedicated eq (read: amp) if needed.
If there's two volume pots in the circuitry, put a resistor of half the value (120k or 240k) between signal and ground.
You're answering a question that wasn't asked.
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9 hours ago, nilorius said:
I never played a gig sitting, because then no one in the crowd would stand up and dance. On the other side - i think it's normal for guitarist or bassist to play sitting, according to his health problems. It can be quickly explained to the crowd when starting the gig by vocalist.
Doesn't stop them standing up and dancing when I'm playing. Why explain? No explanation has ever been necessary at any of the gigs I've played in the last 20+ years.
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Variable neck profile - the neck skeleton would be a t-shaped aluminium extrusion, and then interchangeable wooden neck undersides would be affixed to that.
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On 08/04/2024 at 17:14, TheGreek said:
I'm seeing loads of these for sale.
Why are so many people unloading practically new basses so quickly?
Is three or four years old "practically new"?
There's such a wide range that there could be a variety of reasons. Didn't like headless, got a 5 and didn't get on with it, got a 6 and didn't get on with it, got a 4 and wanted a 5, didn't get on with multiscale, wanted multiscale, upgraded from 10 series to 15 series, gave up bass, needed to pay a bill. Ibanez might welcome your research on the subject.
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Why the obsession with flats on a fretless? Rounds on all of mine.
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58 minutes ago, Dad3353 said:
Hmm... with waltzes, javas and more in some repertoires, that could get interesting..!
I have heard Delilah rendered in 4/4. Not an experience I care to repeat, there was a certain fascination to it though.
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It sounds like a physical buzz. Is there a headphone output, and if so, can you hear the buzz on there? If not, could you take the effects send to something you can use headphones with and see if it still buzzes? Might just be a loose screw.
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On 05/04/2024 at 19:05, rwillett said:
Ah, the finger sander/power file. Good when you're trying to cut out a rectangle in a diecast Hammond type box for a 16x2 or 20x4 display. My third favourite power tool, after the angle grinder and pillar drill.
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On 05/04/2024 at 13:59, rwillett said:
5. Working out how to print with steel wool. See its now on my lis!
I think you'll need to spin it into thread first, so you'll need to build a spinning wheel.
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David Bennett Piano - not for my non-existent keyboard skills, but his looks at chord progressions, time signatures, etc.
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2 hours ago, bloke_zero said:
So what would you put in line to replace the effect of the pot? I have no idea.
A resistor of similar value to a 250k or 500k pot between signal and ground. 240k or 270k for a 250k, 470k or 510k for a 500k pot.
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Would a foam pad under the head to isolate it help?
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15 hours ago, Al Krow said:
Presets would have made it killer pedal for live use. I guess we're still looking at the Source Audio EQ or a multi fx to provide that.
It was a shame that Ashdown didn't make their Superfly preamp/graphic EQ into a standalone pedal (I did suggest it to them but it fell on stony ground). Not only a programmable graphic EQ, but with the editor software you could use it as a 7 band parametric EQ.
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On 07/04/2024 at 16:38, lidl e said:
Found one in the roland shop on denmark street!
So pleased...
Judging by the stock levels in online shops, you must have got the last one in the country.
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The HX Effects has a current draw of up to 1100mA. Could you use a current doubler cable to get more than 900mA out of the power supply?
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Built-in wireless - preferably modular so it can be upgraded when quantum digital wireless comes along.
Fretted/fretless operation by moving a lever:
I'm sure there was a better video than this but I can't find it.
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22 hours ago, bremen said:
Everything was digital in the 80s, then it was Titanium for a while, now it seems to be Quantum. There's even a housing estate being built near me called Quantum Fields. Whatever next, Quark Gardens?
Should be a good place to find a mechanic.
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As I self-identify as 37 years old, I have a YOB Warwick Thumb. I'm just waiting for the age reassignment surgery at the moment.
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Put all the upgrades on one bass!
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I trust it's a limited edition. You wouldn't want any old Tom, Dick, or Harry having one.