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    [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1328890435' post='1534462'] so getting back to where this rehearsal studio actually is? [/quote] Manchester.
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    [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1328877234' post='1534163'] I have had these excuses... "Can we reschedule this week? My dog is expecting to give birth." "The studio we booked this week got shut down because of a drug raid by the cops." "I really fancy a curry this week...shall we all do that instead?" "I don't have any drum sticks." "Oh...I didn't realise that I got the gig and you wanted me to come back after the audition!?" "I ran out of weed and I had to sell my guitar." "I went to Tesco's to buy milk for the tea tonight and when I got back to the car some d*** reversed full pelt into me an 2 other cars in the car park." "Can't make it tonight because you all do my head in." (we took that as his resignation!) [/quote] Some good ones here!
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1328883690' post='1534330'] Ummm... where do you rehearse....? *whistles...* [/quote] We're supposed to stop playing at 10 pm because after that they're filming. One week we went on to 10-15 and there was a complaint. I think we were doing Mustang Sally at the time. So to speak.
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    [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1328875733' post='1534103'] Drummer has a chest infection that four different antibiotics have failed to shift so far [/quote] I'm currently on my second load of antbiotics for a chest infection. Can't shift it.
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    [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1328873333' post='1534019'] I have a TC Classic 450 and a BF Compact. I have just added a BF Midget, which I used for the first time at rehearsal last night. And I am still smiling. Physical connections are easy - daisy chain the speakers as both have 2 x speakon sockets. The Midget adds what the Compact lacks, and Compact adds what the Midget lacks, both together exceed the sum of the parts. [/quote] Yes - this is another option. My Compact only has 1 speakon, however - hence the need for a Y splitter.
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    All these have happened to me recently: The singer's buggered off to Bulgaria to sell timeshare apartments without telling anybody The porn studio next door has complained about the noise The drummer's headbutted the tailgate of his car and has had to go to A&E The rehearsal barn has nesting bats and we can't disturb them The lead guitarist has injured himself taking down some shelves What has everybody else had to put up with? Steve
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1328864149' post='1533751'] OP - just to clarify, do you mean [i]TC[/i] Classic 450? [/quote] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][size=4]Ooops - yes, I meant TC Classic 450. I've checked with Soundunlimited who sell the Edens. Their reply: "[color=#000000]I have just checked. The review is correct. There is only 1 1/4" jack on the back i'm afraid." [/color][/size] [color=#000000]I've also checked with B/C's Ed S who has an EX112 and he says his only has the 1/4" jack.[/color][/font]
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    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1328858747' post='1533690'] The link below is to Edens spec for the EX cabs. It states there are two speakons, and one 1/4 inch jack. [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/manuals/pdf/2011/EX-SERIES%20Manual.pdf"]http://www.eden-elec...ES%20Manual.pdf[/url] To be safe though, why not e-mail Eden and ask them. [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/contact/index.asp"]http://www.eden-elec...ntact/index.asp[/url] [/quote] Confusing! I've sent them an email. Thanks Lozz. Steve
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    [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1328819271' post='1533313'] First thing is to avoid using the jackplug option if at all possible. Most cabs these days have two speakon sockets on the back and I can't find anything to say the the Eden EX112s are any different. So, the easiest solution is to feed the output from the head into the first cab using a speakon to speakon lead. Run another speakon to speakon lead from the extra socket on the back of that cab into a socket on the next cab and you're sorted. The total load seen by the amp (if you are using two 8Ω cabs) will be 4Ω. [/quote] From what I've read about these cabs, all they have on the back is one 1/4" jack plug socket. Amazon review: "I bought this cabinet for small acoustic gigs as well as home practice. It has the Eden sound in a very small package. It's great. A very nice balanced tone. I haven't had any issues with it's handling for my needs. My only complain is that it comes with a single 1/4" plug with no daisy chain option, nor does it come with speak on outputs."
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    Folks, My main rig is a TE Classic 450 (450 Watts, 4 ohms) into a Barefaced Compact (lots of Watts, 8 ohms). I use it for rehearsals and gigs. For added flexibility, I'm considering getting 2, 12" cabs, possibly the Eden EX112 (300Watts, 8 ohms). Trouble is, there is only 1 output on the head - a combined speakon/1/4" jack socket. So, some questions: Is it possible to use a Y splitter speaker cable to connect two 12" cabs to the head? Given that the cabs are 8 ohms (the Edens are available as 4 or 8 ohms), would that mean the head's delivering into a 4 ohm load (assuming that a Y splitter means that the cabs are wired in parrallel)? Does this plan make any sense at all? Where's the best place to buy a Y splitter speaker cable? Please remember I'm not especially well clued-up on ohms, watts, load, etc. All advice gratefully received, Steve
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    [quote name='peety' timestamp='1328646852' post='1530705'] Apologies just picked up the cabs they are in fact 400watts RMS and weigh 18kgs each cheers steve [/quote] Thanks.
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    How much does each cab weigh, please? is that 600W peak or RMS for each cab?
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    [quote name='charic' timestamp='1327664197' post='1514907'] Correct me if I'm wrong but £900+ seems a little out [url="http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/lodestone-Primal-Instinct-JBass-Black"]http://www.promenade...nct-JBass-Black[/url] Oh its the P version.. [url="http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/lodestone-Primal-Instinct-PBass-tbs"]http://www.promenade...tinct-PBass-tbs[/url] [/quote] I've slightly edited my post in case I've given a bum steer...
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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1327663908' post='1514899'] Brand new, with EMG Pickups. Originally priced at £900+ !! Review here: [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/primal-instinct-206247/review/2"]http://www.musicrada...206247/review/2[/url] For sale by the guitarist in my band [/quote]
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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1327662191' post='1514856'] I [i]think[/i] this is within the rules... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surf-Green-Lodestone-Primal-Instinct-Bass-Laidback-headstock-/220934109519?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3370b2f94f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3370b2f94f[/url] [/quote] Originally priced at £900 (!!) with EMG pickups (in 2009), according to this review: [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/primal-instinct-206247/review/2"]http://www.musicrada...206247/review/2[/url] Not sure whether the one on Ebay is the same spec, though. For sale by the guitarist in my band.
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    I [i]think[/i] this is within the rules... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surf-Green-Lodestone-Primal-Instinct-Bass-Laidback-headstock-/220934109519?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3370b2f94f"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Surf-Green-Lodestone-Primal-Instinct-Bass-Laidback-headstock-/220934109519?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3370b2f94f[/url]
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    See: [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/olp-ernie-ball-musicman-bass-guitar-blue/95137383#gallery-item-full-3"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/olp-ernie-ball-musicman-bass-guitar-blue/95137383#gallery-item-full-3[/url]
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    [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1327611936' post='1514301'] My apologies. I may indeed have misinterpreted your post, nor did I mean to suggest that you were boasting. As it turns out, we are both making the same point, i.e. Tribs. can be as good tone wise as their U.S. counter parts. I too, have a maple necked L2000 Trib. [/quote] No problem.
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    [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1327599490' post='1514057'] I have no doubt that you do. However, a lot of people admit to not being able to tell the difference tone wise. Some even say that in some cases they prefer the Tribs. [/quote] Errrr - I'm afraid I don't quite understand your comments. You seem to be suggesting that I'm almost boasting about the tone of the USA L2000, or perhaps I've misunderstood. In my post, I say that I find the USA L2000 richer and thumpier than my past Tributes to the extent that I spend most of the time trying to get rid of the fullness. In fact, although I don't explicitly say so, I preferred the tone of my maple-necked Tribute to my rosewood-necked USA. Steve
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    [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1327582506' post='1513664'] One of my favourite sounds: Neck pickup, passive. Coils in parallel (down towards floor), roll off the volume (very important !) and treble a bit... huge fat funky P bass tone. Rolling off the volume seems to make a huge difference to the sound of mine when in passive mode - makes it sound much more 'old school'. [/quote] I find my USA L2000 is even richer and thumpier than the Tributes I used to own. In fact, I spend most of my time switch-fiddling, trying to dial out some of the richness to enable the bass to cut through in a mix. Best setting I've come up with is; neck pickup, passive, parrallel switching (bass-cut), both bass and treble knobs 8/10. To be honest, I've just about given up and I'm favouring my Blazer for live gigs.
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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1327594226' post='1513954'] And if Truckstop doesn't have it, I will! My Blazer has now taken over from my USA P and my USA G&L L2000 as my main gig bass, mainly because I can get the Blazer to cut through a noisy band mix more effectively. At rehearsal last week, we A/B/C'd the 3 basses and the band collectively voted the Blazer the best. Pity it's red, though. [/quote] I've found a Blazer for sale for £200! Includes hardcase, lead and stand. One small problem, however... [url="http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-guitars-guitar-amps-Ibanez-Bass-guitar-W0QQAdIdZ348231669"]http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-guitars-guitar-amps-Ibanez-Bass-guitar-W0QQAdIdZ348231669[/url]
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    [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1327576567' post='1513514'] Blow Musicians and Roadsters, get a Blazer! I'm shifting my other basses and I'm gonna grab another Blazer the second one comes up for sale! Truckstop edit: Flateric, if you come across a Blazer that either you want to sell or don't want to buy, could you send a PM my way please? I'll have it! [/quote] And if Truckstop doesn't have it, I will! My Blazer has now taken over from my USA P and my USA G&L L2000 as my main gig bass, mainly because I can get the Blazer to cut through a noisy band mix more effectively. At rehearsal last week, we A/B/C'd the 3 basses and the band collectively voted the Blazer the best. Pity it's red, though.
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    Errrr - Provisionally sold, pending payment, within 5 minutes of ad going live! Steve
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    Folks, Being between bands, I bought this to keep me out of mischief. Then, I joined a new band and I'm now up to my neck with learning new songs. Realistically, I'm not going to be playing this fretless, so I'd like to move it on to somebody who will appreciate it. [color=#000000]It was originally put together by BC's Happy Jack (dancing spiderman avatar), and here's how he described it:[/color] [color=#0000CD]Neck = Mighty Mite Precision fretless, ebanol board, "fret-end" markers added by luthier Andy Gibson (Denmark Street) Tuners = Korean Hipshots from a Lakland Skyline Body / Bridge / Scratchplate = Fender Squier Precision Pickups & Wiring = P is a Duncan Design unit, J is a complete unknown, wiring by Andy Gibson Knobs = John East P-Retro, so a pair of stacked knobs, in this case wired as V/T & V/T Very nice little project, this was, and an ideal introduction to fretless bass. The "fret-end" markers are only really visible from above, i.e. by the player. Glance down as you play and you see frets, and play with confidence - what the audience sees is a plain, unlined fingerboard and they all think "[i]Why this man is a bass-playing God![/i]". Or something.[/color] [color=#000000]Jack's right. The neck is a delight. I picked up the bass and was able to hit the notes pretty much spot on immediately. The body has some dings and scratches (nothing serious at all) and some missing screws. The pickups are occasionally a little noisy until you start playing, then the hum disappears. It comes with a basic gigbag and a completely unused "how to" book/CD. [/color] [color=#000000]I'd like to recoup what I paid for it: £140, excluding courier costs.[/color] [color=#000000][attachment=97763:001.JPG][/color] [color=#000000][attachment=97764:002.JPG][/color] [color=#000000][attachment=97765:005.JPG][/color] [color=#000000][attachment=97766:006.JPG][/color] [color=#000000][attachment=97762:007.JPG][/color] Clearly, I'm useless at photography so Jack has very kindly given access to his original pictures - Thank you Jack. [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Bitsa%20Precision%20Fretless%202010%20SOLD/"]http://s1128.photobu...%202010%20SOLD/[/url] [color=#000000]Thanks,[/color] [color=#000000]Steve[/color]
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    [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1326799654' post='1502018'] Oooh, I've never seen a blazer in anything other than Natural! Refinish? Any pictures at all? Anyway, thinking about it now, I think it's because I have a little gut on me that makes slab bodied guitars swing to the right. If you dont mind me asking, do you have a bit of a belly too? If so, then that could be the reason why! On everyone else they might sit perfectly! Truckstop [/quote] Here's my CAR Blazer [attachment=97553:023.JPG] Neither my Fender P or G&L swing to the right. perhaps I could stuff a small cushion down my shirt when playing them! It'll be interesting to hear what other people's experience is.
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