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JapanAxe

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  1. I thought about this and realised that the one time I used my ACS in both ears I was playing outdoors under a gazebo, and that was the bigger problem. Although I do have some hearing loss in the upper frequencies, I think the real issue is volume wars - if I turn my amp up to hear my guitar over the singer’s monitor, it will be too loud out front. And yes I have my amp up on a stand, not firing at my knees. IEMs would be the ideal solution - I have a good set but I can’t see the band splashing out on them (and I’m a dep so I don’t really get a vote).
  2. FTFY! Also it’s interesting how many posts in this thread are qualified by reference to the contributor’s own experience and preferences - which is exactly as it should be. If we want a barney we can always go to TalkBass…
  3. The trouble is, I won't be able to hear anything then - not through deafness, but because the earplugs are so effective.
  4. I have been using hearing protection at gigs for the last 20 years. I’ve mainly used Doc’s Pro Plugs which provide some attenuation without losing the definition (which for me is the big problem with foam plugs). I recently got a pair of non-fitted 16dB ACS. Earlier this year I realised I had tinnitus, which for me manifests as a high-pitched whistling. Fortunately it’s only really noticeable in quiet environments, and doesn’t cause me any bother. The on-stage sound level varies a lot depending on the band I’m playing with. I dep with a tribute band where no-one uses an amp on stage and although it has taken me a while to adjust to IEMs, this means much lower sound levels in my ears. At the other end of the scale is a pub band where the main vocalist’s wedge monitor is excruciatingly loud. I can cope with this by putting an ACS in my more sensitive ear and a Doc loosely in the other. I still need to hear my guitar amp without it being too loud for the room and the rest of the band. If we can’t come up with a workable solution then I’m minded to stop working with them, which would be a shame because it’s steady work and they’re nice folks.
  5. I’ll hold your coat.
  6. I’m on my third 5-string and I feel like I’ve finally found one that I can get comfortable with - but I’ll save all that for a proper NBD post. I probably would stick with 4s but there are songs that really need the range of a 5. However, to me a 5-string is almost like a different instrument from a 4 - it needs to be addressed differently, eg you can play further up the neck and across the strings.
  7. Welcome aboard Jess. We consider ourselves a friendly bunch, and we've all 'only been playing bass for about...' some period of time or other!
  8. If you fancy one of the boss RE pedals but find yourself strapped for cash, this is for you! With 7 delay combinations form 3 virtual playback heads, plus tap tempo and a looper, this pedal is hard to beat for value. If you want to edit the settings and bring in the onboard reverb, you can connect the pedal to your computer and download the free editor software. One small scratch on the base, hook velcro already fitted for installing on your pedalboard. Boxed with manual. Yours for £40 delivered in UK.
  9. Priority in my guitar rack tends to go to those guitars that earn their keep on gigs, and although I have gigged this one a fair bit, it's more for fun at home these days. I will particularly miss the nice wide neck above the 12th fret that makes the Mr Brightside intro at least somewhat feasible for my sausage fingers... This is a 2015 Mexican Fender 60s Jazzmaster in the short-lived light 'lacquer' finish, in luscious Surf Green. It has had the following upgrades: Mastery vibrato and bridge Mojo pickups New wiring harness Cavities screened with copper tape The Mastery vibrato is the earlier model, which can be prone to adjusting itself downwards as you play. I have locked the adjustment threads in the two posts with a dab of glue, at optimum height. This is easy to remove if you like, and you still have full height adjustment on the bridge saddle pieces. Weight is a well-balanced 3.6kg (7lb 15oz in old money). There is some light dinging to the body and neck but that was part of the idea of the lacquer finish and it certainly didn't put me off when I bought it. I have set it up to play easily, with a nice set of Elixir 10s fitted. These offset guitars are often too big for standard cases and gig bags, but this one comes complete with a light-weight fitted Rockbag semi-hard case. Price is £950 by collection or meetup. I'm in Swindon but quite often gig around Bristol and Gloucestershire. If I can obtain suitable packaging then I will add delivery as an option. No trades on this one thanks.
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  10. And replied. Still available.
  11. Anyone playing in or around Dudley tonight? Staying in Kingswinford and Mrs Axe fancies a look out.
  12. It's tonight! And it's going to be HOT...
  13. Bargain programmable digital delay anyone?
  14. In no particular order: Albert Lee: Albert Lee U2: The Unforgettable Fire Television: Marquee Moon Lionel Richie: Can’t Slow Down Roxy Music: Avalon The Dixie Dregs: Dregs of the Earth Oscar Peterson: We Get Requests
  15. I spend a lot of my time working on material that I need to know for upcoming dep gigs. Consequently I rarely have time to learn songs ‘just in case’ but I have done so for fun - mainly Steely Dan stuff.
  16. I've been playing for 45 years now and have never had a 'one' guitar or bass. For a time I tried to find a single do-everything skinny-string guitar that could cover all bases. The closest I got to achieving that ambition was a Yamaha Pacifica 604. I reached the point of thinking that a Precision would meet all my bass needs, but have recently moved away from that with my current brace of Dingwalls. So no - and why should there be a 'one' instrument? Here's to enjoying lots of instruments!
  17. Wow, I played there in June with Dire Streets and we managed 600 - impressed that you sold it out. What’s the band?
  18. On stage I tend to just stand there with my stabby-looking resting face - I have to make a deliberate effort to move around.
  19. Did a Dingwall trade deal with Jon today. We enjoyed a bass-related chat over a coffee, and both came away happy with our new toys.
  20. Yes I had noticed that!
  21. I wouldn't even be thinking of selling this except that I recently bought a Dingwall D-Roc and realised how much I love the feel of the longer scale length. I'm therefore looking at getting another 5-string Dingwall (D-Roc, AB, NG) but I'd need to shift this one first. Quick specs - Made in Canada Maple fretboard 22 fanned frets (in case you hadn't noticed!) - scale length 32in (G) to 35in (B) Swamp ash body with matte black finish Black pickguard - black pearloid guard also included Hipshot light weight tuners Passive electronics - I have replaced the Tone Fusion control with a conventional one but will include the Tone Fusion in the sale, or can re-fit it before sale if you prefer. Weight is a very comfortable at just over 4kg (about 8lb 15oz). Condition - some dings to the body but otherwise in good nick. Comes with a worn but functional gig bag (not Dingwall). It was quite hard to come up with a price. I'm not averse to haggling if you think I'm way off, but for trades see the first line of this post. This would be collection/meet-up only.
  22. My most recent gig (Friday night) was on lead guitar with a rock’n’roll outfit. My big problem was the excessive vocal monitor volume, which was most unpleasant during the first set. In the second set I wore an ACS plug in my more sensitive right ear (blocking the vast majority of the sound) and a Doc’s Pro Plug loosely in the left. This meant I could still hear my guitar! The other (more tech-heavy) solution I’ve found is to use an IEM setup and feed it via a speaker-emulated DI box run from my amp’s spare speaker output. That way I can always hear myself even if my amp is turned down low.
  23. Those things take all the fun out of playing a gig. I have no desire to play stupidly loud but I find myself watching the traffic lights and cringing every time the amber comes on.
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