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    Old amp/New amp

    in Amps and Cabs

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    So I’ve recently had a problem with the input pot on my abm 500. Nothing major but spoke with Dave Green and ordered new pots (on their way).  
    so rather than risk any problems, I took out my Crate BT350 head bought new back in 1992 as a 21st birthday present to myself. These were built in the same SLM factory as the Ampegs were. Real sleeper unit. Valve pre amp, built in chorus, Bi amp, etc. Used it so many times, sounds fantastic. Real  (ahem) ‘Heft’. So much authority. Built like a tank but unfortunately weighs like one too. Would love to use it a lot more but not at that weight! 😂

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    Eurovision 2022

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by pbasspecial

    I think in these dark and difficult times it’s always good to have a bit of occasional light relief. If it’s not your thing, change the channel. 
    I’ll be gigging but usually watch it with the wife an hour or so behind and zip through the truly awful acts. 

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    24 years of playing bass and still getting fired

    in General Discussion

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    Try not to let yourself get too down and depressed about the situation. Don’t take it personally. Hard not too but please don’t. Guitarists generally tend to be the control freaks within the band and see any dissension as an act of rebellion/threat to their leadership/authority. Some do it aggressively and others passive aggressively. 
    Do yourself a favour and try to find some grown ups (attitude) to play with. You’ll be much happier in the long run. 

    24 years of playing bass and still getting fired

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Some bands want full members and others just want staff to do what they are told and to keep their mouth shut. 

    Sounds like you are in the second type. 
    If I were you, try to find a local jam night (if you have any out your way, you could always set one up if you don’t) and try to play with as many different people as possible. 
    Ultimately it comes down to this:

    1. Are you a good enough musician (not great but good enough)

    2. Does your image match the band?

    3. Are you easy to get along with? (Most important)


    I really pushed my self a few years back to work on all three of these areas and am now the paid house bass player at a few jams, play in several different bands too. It’s good because I don’t get the time now to over think and be mildly obsessive about being in just one band.

    Good luck for the future!
     

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    TC Spectracomp

    in Effects

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    I never used a compressor up until recently when I borrowed a friends spectracomp. Really loved what it did to the sound. Was going to buy one but a ridiculously cheap Seymour Duncan studio compressor came up for sale. So I snapped that up and absolutely love what it does to my tone. 

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    Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!

    in Effects

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    Latest version as I’ve just picked up an EBS Billy Sheehan Deluxe pedal. 
    Order is:

    1. Optional wah pedal

    2. Tuner - TU2

    3. Compressor - Seymour Duncan 

    4. Octave - Digitech Bass Synth Wah 

    5. EBS Billy Sheehan Deluxe drive pedal

    6. Fuzz - Green Muff*

    7. Phaser - MXR Phase 90*
    * Both the Fuzz and Phaser are run via the dirty loop of the Billy Sheehan pedal. 

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