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    Bump
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    That sounds awesome. I love my OFD, but I'm tempted to upgrade.
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    A reluctant bump - I'm starting to regret putting this up for sale!
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    That was bloody awesome. Really enjoyed that alot.
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    [url="https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/doodle"]https://soundcloud.c...ki-boyes/doodle[/url] My entry for this month - nothing special, just a little melodic thingy.
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    Pmd - still available
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    [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1460645699' post='3027568'] I have one of these, great basses for the money! The only mod I've done is rounding off the edges of the nut, but otherwise it certainly holds its own with my pair of Dingwalls at a fraction of the price. [/quote] Thanks for the comment. I couldn't agree more. It's probably the most cost effective way to get a fanned frets bass.
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    [url="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Ikkir/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160411_212536.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Ikkir/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160411_212542.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s16.photobucket.com/user/Ikkir/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160411_212611.jpg.html"][/url] I recently acquired this Ibanez SRFF806. It virtually as new part from a couple of very light marks on the back. It's a great bass but one too many strings for me, unfortunately, but it's so good that I'm looking at getting the 5 string model! The fanned frets give a great string to string balance and a excellent B string. It has a 3 band EQ, active/passing switch and a mid frequency selection switch. In passive mode the treble pot becomes the tone control. Full Specs here - [url="http://www.ibanez.com/products/eb_detail.php?year=2016&area_id=3&cat_id=2&series_id=51&data_id=161&color=CL01"]http://www.ibanez.com/products/eb_detail.php?year=2016&area_id=3&cat_id=2&series_id=51&data_id=161&color=CL01[/url] I'm looking for £650 for the bass, price include shipping. I'll knock off 30 quid for collection from Swansea. I'm happy to trade, in fact I'd probably prefer a trade. Ideally I'm looking for an Ibanez SRFF805 (5 string version) but I'll consider other 5 stringers - preferably higher end Ibanez SR series. My feedback - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/202504-feedback-for-rikki1984/"]http://basschat.co.u...-for-rikki1984/[/url]
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    [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1460456375' post='3025812'] Don't worry guys, it never has to be a literal interpretation... the photo (and in this case video) are always just a starting point and not necessarily a final destination. Personally, I never have the image in view when actually writing my compositions for the challenge. I just look at it at the start and think "ok, that sounds something like this in my head" and then off I go... what happens after that is just about having fun with the writing process. But of course everyone approaches it in their own way. Short story: don't over-think it, unless you want to! [/quote] For what's it's worth, this is essentially my approach too. If I have lyrics I try to use the picture as inspiration, even if it's only from an allegorical perspective, but it's not my main focus.
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    [url="https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/falling"]https://soundcloud.c...i-boyes/falling[/url] Well here's my entry - it's kind of up tempo rock song. It was originally quite punk rocky (which is the sound I was getting from the video) but my limited vocals kind of pulled it away from what I was shooting for. I quite enjoyed using a plectrum, I don't use them very often - I should do it more often! Obligatory apologies for the vocals and lyrics (they are really not my strength) - I very nearly entered it as an instrumental but I thought it sounded a little empty.
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    I have an SR506 (6 string version) and it's very light considering the larger body and neck. I don't know if that helps.
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    [quote name='the boy' timestamp='1459634705' post='3018322'] Can't watch the video..... Bandwidth terrible where I am at the mo..... Picture looking a bit fuzzy too. I'm beginning to regret voting for Mr Smalls last month, I'm not a dog lover and I've never been skiing (honest) so I can draw no tangent to this situation. I'm an artist though ( lol) so I wil draw some perspective on which to hang a note or two. Seriously though, I am challenged by the photo. Let's hope I get time to give it a go. [/quote] If it's any use to you the video is just of 2 people snowboarding down a mountain.
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    I've got all the instrumentation done, more or less. I heard an up tempo rock song with a slightly punky vibe when I watched that video. I recorded the instruments yesterday and today. It's come together pretty quickly - I usually faff around for ages before I get started! I've written some basic lyrics and am now umming and ahhing over whether to sing and risk completely ruining it or leave it instrumental and have it sound a bit empty. Decisions, decisions!
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    Well done - a deserving winner!
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    As always thanks fot taking the time to listen and review - I always enjoy reading your thoughts.
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    Voted. Good stuff, as always!
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    [quote name='Leonard Smalls' timestamp='1458635628' post='3009196'] I also discovered that a further coat of glitter can be added by double tracking (or double recording) the vox with slightly different levels of delay and other fx on each. You can see how well all that works by my tasteful offering this month! [/quote] That's not a million miles away from what I do. I've use a vst that splits the vox and minutely delays and detunes the copied vox to thicken the sound. It also pans the 2 tracks slightly left and right. If you were to hear one of my vocal tracks without effects it would be enough to put you off listening to music for life!
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    [quote name='Rikki1984' timestamp='1458342091' post='3006904'] So here's my entry - [url="https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/looking-ahead"]https://soundcloud.c...s/looking-ahead[/url] From the picture I've taken the idea of a man who breezes through life doing whatever he likes regardless the consequences and then finally turning round to see the devastation left in his wake. If I'm honest its a bit of a rush job - I just got over the flu and I've got a busy week next week so I had to rush it out. It's by far the entry I am least satisfied with - I had to write and record all the vocals tonight. Some day I'll find some time to finish the song properly. Some excellent entries already, by the way! [/quote] I've got a job interview this week and vowed I wouldn't faff anymore with my entry but I gave it another listen this morning and was mortally embarrassed by the vocals. I haven't got time to rerecord but I've remixed them and have smothered them in effects in a desperate and vain attempt to cover up their obvious deficiencies.
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    So here's my entry - [url="https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/looking-ahead"]https://soundcloud.c...s/looking-ahead[/url] From the picture I've taken the idea of a man who breezes through life doing whatever he likes regardless the consequences and then finally turning round to see the devastation left in his wake. If I'm honest its a bit of a rush job - I just got over the flu and I've got a busy week next week so I had to rush it out. It's by far the entry I am least satisfied with - I had to write and record all the vocals tonight. Some day I'll find some time to finish the song properly. Some excellent entries already, by the way!
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    Bought strings off Sam. Nice guy, good communications and the strings arrived quickly. Recommended
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    [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1457876071' post='3002548'] That flu is a bassid! I had it & had me off work for an entire week (Thursday - Thursday) & just got rid of the cough that it leaves you with. Good luck with it. [/quote] Cheers :-) It's been years since I was last ill so I'm not sure how to deal with it. After much deliberation I've decided that wallowing in my own self pity is the best course of action!
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    I thought I'd give this a quick bash - its just a random bass harmonics thingy but its the thought that counts, I suppose! https://soundcloud.com/rikki-boyes/basschat-doodle
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    I'm glad I'm not the only one - I've hit a brick wall. It doesn't help that I've just come down with the flu!
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