miles'tone

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1484167717' post='3213303'] I like it, but then again I have a soft spot for cream pickups. I'm assuming you don't. This is so completely subjective that I can't help but feel our opinions here are about as useful as a winter coat in Qatar. [/quote] I do too, that's why I bought it Just not convinced about it on fiesta red. First world problems eh? 😚

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1484162768' post='3213222'] I'm not a fan. Might be easier to just buy s replacement pup cover for a few quid. [/quote] Would do but Dimarzios are all one unit sealed in epoxy so the covers don't come off. Great for a zero hum pickup though.

Today I put an ad up here to trade my cream Dimarzio Model P for a black one as I didn't think the cream worked with the Fiesta red of my fretless. All good. However, upon chatting to the wife she said she really likes the look, it's different and why be like everyone else? Fair point. Now I'm thrown as I've got the ad up (not trying to plug it btw, just not sure whether to withdraw it and I don't want to waste anyone's time.) So over to you guys.. Cream pup - yay or nay? Great or gash? Super or shi.. You get the idea 😄

It's Manc humour. Everything said is banter, anything for a gag. Noel could've been a great stand up comedian in another life. Don't take it seriously. He isn't.

Juan Alderete - The Mars Volta 😰

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1483349575' post='3206321'] Just my IMO, never thought of the Oz's as Floyd on steroids, rather more like solo Hillage. Bloody good band though, and the female bass player they had at some point was really on the ball, just like all the musicians they use [/quote] That's Brandi Wynne of which you speak. She is still the bass player and wife of mainman Ed Wynne. Ed's son Silas is the keys/synths man now. Interestingly, Bubinga5, Jurassic Shift is the last album that original bass player and founder member Roly Wynne contributed on, stepping out halfway through proceedings due to ill health I believe. Zia Geelani (he that plays bass on the awesome Live Underslunky) took over and finished the last half of the track Feng Shui and then the other tracks. I didn't know this myself until fairly recently and it surprised me as although Roly was a pick player (Stingray) and Zia uses fingers (P bass), the transition is seamless. And yes, what a great, great band they are!

Pete just bought a '63 PV pickup off me in a really easy swift deal. Great guy to deal with. Many thanks Pete, hope you enjoy that pickup. Simon.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1482875145' post='3203307'] I have played some gigs where I would pay good money for that kind of filtering. [/quote] 😂 👏

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1482859621' post='3203112'] My wonderful wunkay [IMG]http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r100/garethadavies/GL%20L1000/image.jpg3_zpsfzaoonpa.jpg[/IMG] [/quote] Boom!!\m/

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1482678983' post='3202188'] How are they different from sticking your fingers in your ears? I had a look at their response curves and they seem to cut higher frequencies (above 1KHz, which is not terribly high) more... hmmmm. Have you tried them at a gig (onstage) and/or band practice yet? [/quote] Yes I've used them at practice but not at a gig of my own I might add. They worked brilliantly for me. I could hear everything fine. Very loud guitars and drums.. And me! Much higher quality experience than any of the "rubber Christmas tree" plugs I've been through which usually do cut alot of top end and give a swampy tone to everything I've found.

I would love a Wunkay (L1000) fretless.

Has nobody heard about the "Isolates" revolution? They are bloody amazing! They isolate your ear drums completely so you "hear" everything through your ears bone (sounds weird, I know!) I tested my new set for the first time at a Pixies gig (holy Paz! 😍) two weeks ago. I was right at the front at the barrier and stayed there all night. I got the most perfect mix of the band with no ringing whatsoever. I could even hear people talking. Very strange at first but after 10 mins it felt normal. The Isolates come in Aluminium and Titanium, I went for the Aluminium ones as they are cheaper. They worked perfectly anyway. Check em out. Such a simple idea but a TOTAL gamechanger! I was turned on to them by my best friend who's band mates now too all have a set each. I've been through every type of earplugs short of shelling out for a custom made set. These Isolates are the sh!t. Seriously. Check them out people, you owe it to your ears! https://flareaudio.com/products/earfoams/isolate/

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1482255088' post='3198968'] That is what I REALLY think and what I REALLY do. .....and today is that one time per month. [/quote] I know. Just joshing. It does indeed sound like it's your time of the month mind 😂

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1482252595' post='3198920'] ..........to only go on to Basschat once per month and to ignore bedroom playing, musical theory spouting, tone obsessed, slapping, effects loving, bullsh!t typing so called bass players! [/quote] Yes, but tell us, what do you REALLY think? 😄

All work and no play makes Miles a dull boy.

Not a miserable song per se, but there's always one at every Christmas party isn't there? http://youtu.be/a8qE6WQmNus