BassTractor

Hi Subcurrent, Welcome! Good luck with the sale, and who knows, you might wanna stick around and enjoy the flowing to and fro of info and idiocy. best, bert

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1344785468' post='1769083'] My old Ferguson Garrard LS Mk I plays 78, 45, 33.33 and 16.67. You slowed your LPs down? I sped mine up! [/quote] Of course you did, but you write notes a lot faster than I do. I'm so slow that even 16.67 does not always free me from having to play the track once more before I've written down all the parts, especially in orchestral music. best, bert

Hello Bud, Welcome to BC. You must be the only one here with a passion for bass! I hope you enjoy the fora. best, bert

Hahaha! I said you'd fit right in, and you do. Thanks for the character reference, Mark. I'll start using that text right after I've found a wife. best, bert

Why not just use a 3-pole? Can't see any electronical drawback, and in these narrow cavities, component volume normally is a huge issue. Am I missing something about what a loose cap will do? best, bert

Though I love guitars and own 1.5 of them, I can't be bothered to use time on them right now that I could use on the bass instead. But later, when I grow up, I'll learn to play. Yes. No doubt. Is gonna happen. Sure of it. Yup! best, bert

[quote name='noelk27' timestamp='1344705978' post='1768226'] Seems no one plays 33.33 at 45 any more. Must be getting old. [/quote] I hate my sister. Really hate her with a vengeance. She threw away my vinyl player that did 16.67. Imagine! Never ever seen another one that did that. Now of course we got computers, but still. 16.67! Oh, headphones by a huge margin. That or some heavy duty electrostatic speakers. best, bert

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1344707216' post='1768247'] they seem to put out less low end than any other strings I've tried... This is actually a good thing for me! [/quote] Oh, man! Now you've done it. I for one will miss you! best, bert

Nice one! Thanks! So that would also mean one could have both of them, and a tiny switch between the pots, yes? Looks like there's space enough for one. Correct? best, bert

[quote name='lettsguitars' timestamp='1344717562' post='1768425'] HEY! First in! Woo. [/quote] Only coz I type slowly! (and too much) Great pic! best, bert

Hey Paul (can I call you Paul?) Welcome to BC. Yup, you'll fit right in. Sliding pup? Yes, love it. Roughly 4,628 sweet spots between bridge and neck. Enjoy the site! best, bert

Hi Carl, Welcome to BC! As you may know, the Laneys are wonders with Eminences and new cases. Likewise I have a fantastic axe (the wood chopping device in this case) after my granddad... Enjoy the forum! best, bert (Yes, my father only ever put in a new handle, and I just shifted the blade. FANTASTIC axe!)

Hi Permafunk, Welcome to the surface then! Let's call it even. I completely missed your randomly posted ads. best, bert

Love that sound. Could survive on it. Some damn fine tonemachineheads! best, bert

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1344428526' post='1764274'] What's good about them that I should know? [/quote] Have no idea. What I do know though is they're available everywhere and seem consistent. Also, I keep getting them recommended by all kinds of sources, and this has lasted for almost 40 years. Might there be an element of D'Addario doing well for both nylon and metals and for different styles of axes? I have no idea, mind. It's just a thought. best, bert

Sorry, but sadly I have to admit I liked it very, very much. You can't choose yer audience, see? Got me dreaming of playing such bass on such tracks in the future. Thanks for posting! BTW, bought 5 songs on iTunes, but can't find the two free downloads on your website. Removed maybe? Me blind maybe? Best of luck with the band! In In Tyler We Trust I Trust. best, bert

Hi Rex, Welcome to BC. Mois je Suisse Aussie Pampelmaus, or something. Me, I started bassing with an AXL P-copy just last october. Then a bug bit me, and look what happened. I wish upon you a Genz-Benz Shuttle and some Barefaced cabs. And a Bongo! Enjoy the chat! best, bert

Hi Matt, Welcome to BC. Yes, it's a good place to hang out. I vouch that there's no sham in Chris's plug. Go for it! Enjoy the site! best, bert

Well, I started early and am old now, so it gets to be quite a few. Lemme calculate... ... Wow! Literally dozens! Plus depping for a bassist once or twice. best, bert

[quote name='Kesh' timestamp='1344338860' post='1762952'] I wonder if you can make a bass out of a ring tailed lemur. [/quote] Yes, but they're only made for 24-tone music, due to the spacing of the fret lining. Me, I'm into punk, and hence use a beagle short scale. best, bert

Hey Kingysilvers, A belated welcome to BC! Enjoy the banter, and be a part of it if you please. Beware: friendliness and humour may cross your path. best, bert

The one thing that scares me about your situation is the pressure on your biking. Here's my experience with stuff like that: When I was doing alright, I was active from 7 to 23 o' clock, most often starting the day with a good paddling, and opening the shop afterwards. Sadly not everyone can decide over their time like that, but the point is I was active all day and having a blast at the same time. Though my music suffered badly during that period. Quitting my daily paddling because of job pressure is what did me in, and I'm now heavily depressed and unable to attend my business well, and must concentrate on just regaining my health. Long story short: this thing has also cost me my wife and my house. My take, of course: whatever you do, [b]do not compromise as to your biking[/b]. Biking will more likely give you the joy and the energy you need to be able to manage the rest of your day, including the band. Best of luck! bert

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1344276522' post='1762166'] I'm surprised no one has made an FX pedal with a "ripped speaker" setting yet. [/quote] Wow! Great idea! Calling Hugh McKenna! Calling Hugh McKenna! Can Mr. Hugh McKenna build a [b]Myrtle Ripped Cone[/b], please?

[quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1344267610' post='1761967'] reasonable approximation of the JJ sound[/quote] Wow! That was one great read. Dunno why, but my ears were all red listening to you explain this. For the fun of it, I'll see what I can do with the Zoom while using your recipe. If it doesn't work, I'll just put a boot in the MAG, a boot in the Zoom, and a boot in the B2B. Must work. Thanks! best, bert

Hi Chuffer, Welcome to BC. Rock = good Funk = good Yes, you're OK. Enjoy the site! best, bert