Etienne
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Quick poll: Rounds or flats on a Fender Jazz?
Etienne replied to Clarky's topic in Accessories and Misc
Well broken-in rounds for me Clarky! I love the bite of roundwounds on a Jazz bass, but generally don't like the 'zinginess' of new strings (unless I'm playing stuff by Tool ). My hands don't really sweat that much when I play, so it takes a fair while before the strings feel dead to me. I can usually get 6-9 month's use out of a set of before needing to change. I also find that I get more bottom out of a worn-in set of strings (a new set only feels 'right' to me after 3/4 long gigs). I nearly always use nickelwounds though- Most stainless steel strings don't feel nearly as good to me under the fingers! -
Cheers mate! I'll definitely take the case as well- I'll pay £30 into your account on Monday... -
SOLD to me!
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BUMP! The G-K's heading my way next week, so this will be shortly be surplus to requirements! I will now also consider a trade (plus cash my way) for a Barefaced Compact... -
No worries Steve! You're more than welcome to pop over for a no-obligation blast through this and my Compact if you like...
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[quote name='mike257' post='612755' date='Sep 30 2009, 08:50 AM']Etienne, you're truly a gentleman! That'd be ace, I'll definitely take you up on it. I've just realised it's very nearly my turn for the Big One that's doing the rounds, so if you fancy it we could get them together and A/B 'em in a couple of weeks time. I'll give you a shout soon as I know it's coming our way [/quote] Great, count me in mate!
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***SOLD TO RICH, PENDING PAYMENT! *** Hi Folks, I'm shortly about to take delivery of a Gallien Krueger head, so I'm putting my trusty Shuttle 6.0 up for sale! I bought it from Bass Direct back in February this year, and it has been a very reliable (and loud) gigging companion in that time- I'm after a change of sound, and simply can't afford to keep both this and the incoming G-K, as much as I'd like to! I've always run this at 8ohms into my Barefaced Compact- the power section is just ticking over with that load! The head is in great condition both inside and out- the only cosmetic issues are some minor scratches in the paint on the left and right sides of the chassis, where it's rubbed against something in my gig-bag- I've taken photos to show this. I still have the manual and all the original packaging too! For those of you unfamiliar with the Shuttle, here's an overview of the spec: -600W into 4ohms, 375W into 8ohms. -Variable-gain tube preamp (12AX7). -3-band EQ with semi-parametric mid sweep. -3 Signal Shape presets: L.F. Boost, Mid Scoop & H.F. Attack. -Built-in output limiter. -Full-functioned D.I. out (sounds great!). -Auxiliary & Headphone inputs (can be used without a speaker load- you can use it as a portable silent practice amp to jam along with your iPod! -Dual Speakon Outputs. -Effects Loop. -Muteable Tuner Out. -Input for (optional) footswitch. -Weight: 3.75 pounds(!) I'm looking for a firm £440 (including UK postage) for this- I will however knock a little bit off if the buyer collects! I'm based in Liverpool city centre. No offers please! PM me if interested- thanks for looking! [attachment=33783:DSC00201.JPG][attachment=33784:DSC00203.JPG][attachment=33785:DSC00205.JPG] [attachment=33786:DSC00207.JPG][attachment=33787:DSC00208.JPG][attachment=33788:DSC00211.JPG]
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[quote name='mike257' post='611470' date='Sep 28 2009, 11:42 PM']Wahey, the Northern Compact is creeping ever closer towards Liverpool, I might squuze it in before the year is out Really looking forward to having a blast on this, and the feedback so far is really encouraging. Alex, if you're ever up gigging in Liverpool, there's sure to be a pint with your name on it in return for this gentlemanly endeavour![/quote] Mike, you're more than welcome to try out my Compact- you can borrow it for a rehearsal/gig one night soon when I'm not using it myself... get in touch!
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I bought a GRAMMA Pad at the beginning of this year, and have used it ever since- it's become an indispensable part of my set-up now! Yes, it's undoubtedly expensive for what it is (and I must admit I was sceptical initially), but the concept most definitely works! The best thing about it for me is being able to get a consistently solid sound in lots of different venues quickly- it saves a lot of fiddling with the EQ to dial out problem frequencies IME. It's definitely worth a go, whether you buy, borrow or make your own!
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All of 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye- but especially 'Right On' (track 7). Love the way it kicks in!
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[quote name='project_c' post='609737' date='Sep 27 2009, 12:36 AM']yep, it's definately a great amp - unfortunately i need to justify new purchases somehow and i really don't want to sell any of my other gear. you know how it is..[/quote] I certainly do! So what did you go for in the end? I'm very interested in this, but need to sell my Shuttle 6.0 first to get the cash together! EDIT: Just wanted to check- is the SKB case included in the sale?
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+1! I'm sure the bassist from Jamie Lidell's band was playing a Mocha Brown Jazz when I last saw them- it looked and sounded cool as f**k... Great price for this too, good luck with the sale! -
Ah, so it was you that got in first then! I was in the queue just in case you didn't buy Steve's Compact today, but I didn't really expect it to hang around! As it happens, I sold on a pair of GS112's to get my own Compact... Don't get me wrong though, these little Aggies are seriously potent cabs (especially as a pair) and get the job done- I'm sure these will go quickly if you do sell them! Hope you enjoy your new purchase as much as I do mine, and if for any reason things don't work out, I'll have first dibs on it!
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I met (and made an arse of myself in front of) Mani about 8 years ago in Liverpool whilst he was DJing in the student union bar. In my inebriated state, I took him aside and attempted several times to tell him "You're the man on bass!" whilst standing right in front of the PA. He couldn't hear a thing I said, quickly lost interest and walked off... On a happier note, I also met Michael Manring back in 2005 (I think) after his gig in Reading- he was the nicest guy you could ever wish to meet! I had a good chat with him and asked if he wouldn't mind me interviewing him for my uni final research paper. He said to get in touch and email him whatever questions I had... he was true to his word and replied with some really great answers too!
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Great amp! What are you thinking of replacing it with?
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GENZ BENZ GBE 750 amp/rackcase SOLD. Thanks Oli!
Etienne replied to bobpalt's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Bob is a real connoisseur of tasty bass gear... as a visit to his place will testify! An absolute gent to deal with too... What's replaced this then Bob? -
[attachment=32517:DSC00338.JPG][attachment=32516:DSC00339.JPG][attachment=32515:DSC00341.JPG] Here you go! It arrived on Monday this week, and is getting its first outing tonight. I chose the plain black seams, but other colours are available if you fancy something brighter! It seems very well made- not as plush as my old Bergantino covers were, but probably more roadworthy in my opinion. The Berg covers were almost [i]too[/i] nice- I felt like they needed covers too! Both the outer cover and lining feel tough and durable, and the stitching is spot on. My only (very minor) niggle is that the handle hole is slightly offset by a few mm to the right, but as it doesn't affect the use of the handle, I'm not going to worry about it!
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Thanks for the help guys!
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Is anybody else having trouble opening this, or is it just my computer? I'm just getting a blank page...
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+1 on D'addario Chromes- I've just put a set on my defretted Yamaha BB414 and they sound great, but will sound even better once I've put some mileage on them! These do sound quite bright to start with, but stick with them- they settle in very nicely after a few hours of practice/a couple of gigs, and the tone really mellows out and develops as the 'zingy' top-end fades. I'm intending to leave these on this bass for as long as I own it! To me, Chromes feel a lot more like heavy-gauge roundwounds in terms of perceived tension under the fingers- they feel tighter than the standard-gauge rounds on my Jazz Bass, but they're definitely not stiff-feeling like Rotosound flats, that's for sure! I think in terms of value for money there's not much to touch them either- I'd love to try some La Bellas and TI's, but my wallet keeps baulking at the price! I really rate these for acoustic basses too- I fitted a set of Chromes to my now-sold Tacoma Thunderchief and it really transformed the tone for the better!
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I've just ordered a ROQsolid cover for my Compact, and requested that they confirm the location and dimensions of the handle slot before they start making it- I should get a email through by tomorrow I hope!
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This is a fantastic amp! I ran one of these for several years and it never let me down. Like you say, clean sounds are not really its thing, but as a killer-sounding rock amp with built-in dirt, there's not much to touch it, especially at that price! Totally wipes the floor with an SVT-3 for tone IMO... Good luck with the sale!
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Gigged last night - 1 spot 2.5 HOURS for ????
Etienne replied to BIG.J's topic in General Discussion
I'm sorry to hear that you got screwed mate- that is absolutely outrageous! Vinyl is just 10 minute's walk from my flat in Aigburth, and I've played it a couple of times in the past myself (at open mic nights mind you, so no money involved). A good double-bassist friend of mine plays a jazz gig there every Monday afternoon IIRC- next time I see him I'll ask what the deal is for him and the guys... -
Check out the DVD 'Live at Montreaux- 1982 & 1985'- two amazing SRV gigs! The band are absolutely smoking in both performances... I'm sure I'm not the only one on BC who covets Tommy's battered white Jazz Bass! Also well worth a look is 'Rory Gallagher- Live at Montreaux'- Rory's long-time bassist Gerry McAvoy could tear it up pretty well on his P-Bass, and his gurning facial expressions onstage would probably win Alex's Midget competition by a fair distance!
