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    Except that Fender refer to the Precision pickup as 'middle'!
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    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1504956271' post='3368539'] I call that upgrading. Buying some gear that you [i]know[/i] is better in some way to what you are currently using. GAS just seems to be buying something new for the sake of it! [/quote] So basically you have found a way to justify a large portion of your GAS!
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    [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1504955529' post='3368528'] What was your conversation? Just curious.... There's a standard 'pro' level of gear such as Ashdown, GK, etc and once you get above that into Barefaced and other boutique stuff, I don't really think that there is a 'better'. Different, sure. But could you look at something like one of Mike Arnopol's designs and say that was any better or worse than something that Greenboy did? [/quote] Somewhat paraphrased conversation: Me: [i]Seen an SVT 2 Pro for sale on BC, what's your experience of these?[/i] Him: [i]Great but stupidly heavy[/i] Me: [i]Wasn't entirely happy my rig was cutting it last Saturday, maybe need louder[/i] Him: [i]Maybe get some decent cabs, don't like BF build or sound[/i] I then start surfing t'Interweb and find TKS 2126, instant GAS ensues, followed by realisation of how difficult it would be to try out one...
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    [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1504941735' post='3368403'] My situation would be a different category as well - once I bought Barefaced cabs I haven't felt any desire to try anything else*. I bought a Compact soon after they were released, added a Midget, replaced those two with a Supercompact and now have two of those. [/quote] Me neither until a recent conversation with another BC-er! [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1504951963' post='3368489'] Of course there will be ex-Barefaced players. People get divorced from Super Models as well, right?! We all have a (different) sound that we prefer so no one piece of gear can work for everyone. I don't do the "change for the sake of change" thing but, even so, it is a way of gaining experience and knowledge about bass gear. [/quote] Me neither, but it's the usual GAS thing - maybe this other bit of kit would be [i]even better[/i].
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    Well that solves my dilemma!
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    Please note that I will not be pandering to minority interests by adding random extra reply options. Except one.
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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1504902562' post='3368262'] Ever tried the original Lee Sklar settings? They ought to sound too bright but actually work in a live gig setting [/quote] According to Talkbass, they would be: [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Bass(120) 12:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Mid 1:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Treb(4K) 3:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Pres(4K) 2:00[/size][/font][/color] In short, no I haven't. I usually have: [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Dark[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Bass(60) 12:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Mid 2:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Treb(2K) 10:00[/size][/font][/color] [color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]-Pres(4K) 10:00[/size][/font][/color] My BF cabs don't give much above 4kHz anyway!
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    By far the best recorded bass guitar sound I have achieved was through the preamp of my Demeter head, which is almost identical to the 201 pre (the head has a 'Dark' option in addition to 'Bright'). Consequently I find myself somewhat conflicted - do I spend out a wedge just to have this permanently in my home studio rack, when for the sake of 5 minutes I could dig the head out of my gear cupboard? First world problem or what!
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    Ooh! Ah! Cantona!
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    I've been using Barefaced cabs for the last 5 years, having rocked an Ashdown rig for the preceding 10 years. My main motivation for the switch was the reduced weight, but I've been pretty happy with my Compact and Midget, used separately or together - a big improvement on the ABMs! A recent online conversation with a well-respected BC member has caused me to wonder whether I should make a change in the cab department. My sensible self wants to lurk for cab bargains in the BC marketplace (I can always move them on if I end up hating them); the impulsive me wants to throw caution to the winds and order a £1,000 4-ohm cab. So if you are a former BF user, please take my pitiful poll. [u]Notes[/u] 1. This is not an invitation to indulge in BF-hating. 2. If you have never gigged a BF cab, you should probably move along to another thread. 3. You are wasting your time recommending any cab with a tweeter in it. Go!
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    Write out the arrangements and place them in front of each player. On music stands. I'll get me coat...
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    Place the largest band member horizontaly and stack the remainder on top in decreasing order of size. Oh, wait...
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    [quote name='dood' timestamp='1504254528' post='3363634'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm not sure I'd want to be rememb.. *click*.[/font][/color] [/quote]
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    There is one, I think it's called 'The Internet'.
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    Bought a power supply from Sean, it was swiftly despatched and arrived well packed and in excellent condition
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    I'm puzzled by Apple's business model for iTunes. Each new version is more buggy and less intuitive than the one before. I am a long time Mac user, and I don't know of any software that is more sh!t than iTunes.
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    Precision > Demeter head > BF cabs(s) For skinny-string I have 3 different pedalboards (only use 1 at once), but I like my bass to sound like a bass, specifically a Precision. I also live in a cave and wear animal skins.
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    I had the Korean version. It was definitely passive (VVT) but I can't speak for the US version.
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    [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1502795641' post='3353565'] Nope - I use flats! [/quote] [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1502796251' post='3353571'] Same applies for me when I stick new flats on [/quote] GET OUT!
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    Nope - I use flats!
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    [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/trace_elliot_elf_basshead.htm?glp=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIybDd59jS1QIVZpPtCh1AJgUpEAQYASABEgKkJvD_BwE"]Thomann[/url] claim they will have it 'back in stock' on 22nd September 2017. Their 'guide price' is £262.16.
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    Guitar Porn

    JapanAxe replied to BigRedX's topic in Guitars

    My latest acquisition. I went out looking for a Les Paul Junior, and came back with this Palir Titan. In the shop ([url="https://worldguitars.co.uk/"]World Guitars[/url], Stonehouse) it was the one I couldn't put down, which is always a good sign - it hasn't disappointed since I brought it home.
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    Using a signal generator on my iPad, my ears can detect up to 12kHz (left) and 10kHz (right). But when I listen to music on my rather good stereo (Kenwood amp, Mission speakers) I can't tell that here's anything missing, so I guess the brain adapts pretty effectively. I've been using hearing protection when performing/rehearsing for quite a few years now, but I obviously didn't start soon enough!
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