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  1. RussFM
    Wow, someone from outside of Telford actually ventured there for a gig! Shame you missed Bayonet, they're awesome, a punk band with some very well written songs. I used to live with Steve from Vert, but I haven't seen this lineup.However their old bassist Stratos was an amazing player, played a six string (Yamaha I think?) and added lots of melodic tapping to the songs. I'll be interested to see them with the new guy.
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    [quote name='uptonmark' post='306361' date='Oct 14 2008, 04:14 PM']just found a pic.... [url="http://imageshack.us"][/url][/quote] That's what I use at practice! Piece of crap... can't get a good tone, can't get decent volume without distortion (even when turning the bass right down) and everything rattles. The other practice room has a Behringer... not sure which is worse.
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    100% happy with my rig, and 100% happy with my tone... but just wish the neck on my Jazz was just a little fatter (not wider!). I have GAS for a Stingray and a Precision.
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    Love the look of that black Attitude, not so keen on the BBs though. Billy's doing a clinic in Birmingham next week? Gutted, I'm on holiday!!
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    My band The Wait played four acoustic tracks live on BBC Radio Shropshire last night, you can listen back here (you'll need RealPlayer to play it): [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.shtml?http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/shropshire_aod.shtml?shropshire/friday_gerbil_shrop"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/mainframe.s...ay_gerbil_shrop[/url] There's an interview earlier in the show, but the first song starts at 1hr 18mins. No idea what the bass sounds like as I can't hear it through my laptop speakers, but sounded great in the studio - Deluxe Active Jazz DI'd post-EQ through my GK 1001 and probably plenty of studio EQing.
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    If that was a four stringer I'd be robbing a bank right now... what a beauty!
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    Ibanez Soundgear Fretless - my first bass Fender Mike Dirnt Precision - loved playing it, sounded great, but it was just so damn heavy! Spector Legend - Beautiful bass, fantastic neck, just didn't suit my plec style. Fender mid-80s Jap Jazz - should have stuck it in the wardrobe til I could afford the refret.
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    [quote name='fusionbassist1' post='265535' date='Aug 19 2008, 02:27 PM']EDIT : on the Punk issue. I started out on punk and would love to hear what albums the punks suggest. My cd collection currently rocks the clash - the clash + london calling and the stiff little fingers - inflammable material to name my past favourites. I also have an LP of nevermind the bollocks and a live stiffs album. There's no time limit on how long we want this genres project but we did try our best to prioritise the genres we know least. sorry if i offended any mohawk clad BC'ers [/quote] Well in that case, you're forgiven! Peronally, as much as I love them, I wouldn't include The Clash, because so many of their styles can be found in other types of music, and I'd have the punk section as good old fashioned plectrum playing downstrokes-only machinegun snare punk. That said, two of my album choices are much more melodic: Hot Water Music - Caution Alkaline Trio - Goddamnit The Bouncing Souls/Anti-Flag - Split (2 bands for the price of one, with an awesome Buzzcocks cover!)
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    What, no punk?
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    Yeah I sold mine for £200 last year, practically new after deciding it wasn't the bass for me.
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    Definitely go Neo if you're considering the GK, not only is it lighter, but it sounds better (in my opinion!). Not tried the 700, but never had any problem with my 1001 and love the tone.
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    I had no part in that I assure you!
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    [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqg-FBzaFe8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqg-FBzaFe8[/url] Our album should be available on iTunes by the end of next month, but to start promoting it we've put together this video. Proper cheap!
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    Can't remember his name, but the guy from Bouncing Souls is pretty good. Always like Rise Against's basslines too.
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    An Ibanez Soundgear Fretless (yep, learnt on a fretless!) that I bought in 97/98 for £300. Ended up selling it in 2001 for about £200. Wish I still had it, had a great neck, but I needed two fretted basses for gigging so it had to go.
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    [quote name='guyl' post='221031' date='Jun 17 2008, 11:45 PM']I've just rackmounted my 1001RB. The fan is on the top, so I've not put anything for 1 rack space above. I have a half-space wireless unit with rackmounting kit. The kit puts the half unit to one side and would fit above the GK without blocking the fan. However, the kit would blank out the front of the rackspace and would restrict the flow of air around the GK. Has anyone got any experience of this, or know how temperamental the GK can be about "fresh air"?[/quote] I don't rack mount anymore. but I used to do exactly that with an AKG wireless, never had any problems!
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    I reeeeeeally want one!!
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    This Week!

    RussFM replied to MB1's topic in General Discussion

    Opeth - Watershed. Absolutely amazing album, this one's staying in the CD player til Christmas!!
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    [quote name='TheBrokenDoor' post='217712' date='Jun 12 2008, 03:52 PM']pmd[/quote] I'd buy it if I could get to Norfolk! Nice looking bass!
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    You won't have any problems with the punchiness of the 212, it's way better than a standard speaker. I'd go for another Neo 212 for sure.
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    I bought this bass a couple of years ago with the intention of getting it set up, including fret work, but unfortunately I need to sell of one of my instruments and this is the one to go. E serial (so 1984-1987) Made In Japan Fender Jazz. Has EMG Select pickups and tort scratchplate, everything else original. It's quite light, compared to my other Jazz. I don't know the history of the instrument, but it's got more than a few battle scars, so has done some serious gigging. When I got it there was some green felt on the back, which I took off to find some buckle rash, and flaking paint, so I put the tape on to stop it getting any worse. It's probably been dropped at some point, as there's been a small crack at the headstock which has been repaired, and a crack in the body at the neck join. Plenty of dents and cracks in the paint, this bass has done some miles, but the only thing that affects playabilty is the fret work - a few a quite worn, so it does need some work before any studio work, but I've played it live a few times as my backup bass and it's been fine. Hopefully the attached pics show the condition of the bass well. All said, it's a great bass, and I just wish I had the time and money to fix it up. £275, and I'll throw in a Fender Deluxe gig bag. Prefer not to post it without a hard case, so the buyer can collect either from Wolverhampton at weekends, or I'm in Luton during the week for work.
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    Take The Power Back. Best bass line on RATM.
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    I'd love to add the 112 to my 1001 & 212, but just can't afford it at the moment. But like you say, ever played a venue the 212 couldn't cope with, just looks good!
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    MUSIC LIVE

    RussFM replied to Nate's topic in General Discussion

    I haven't been in two years, but my girlfriend got some free tickets, so I'll be there on Sunday! I think I'll be leaving the credit card at home...
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    All you need is a Neo112 surely!
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