Norris
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This [i]is[/i] a joke site ... right? Left over from 1st April? [quote]In 1961 Billy Wyman created the first fretless bass guitar by converting a Japanese fretted bass when he removed the frets.[/quote][quote]The first manufactured fretless bass was the Ampeg followed by AUB-1 and Fender.[/quote][quote]Amongst its most astounding achievements, Rickenbacker is credited with offering the 1st fretless bass.[/quote] ... and the Ibanez page reads like it was lifted straight from one of their catalogues
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We were booked to play at a wedding. So we got there, set up, sound checked and waited for the guests to arrive. And waited... And waited... Around about 10 o'clock in the evening, we finally played... to the bride, groom and two other people that had turned up. (No, not even the parents of the couple!)
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I'd save the Thunderbird & use the US Jazz to beat the flames out
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What's the best bit of kit you've ever bought?
Norris replied to Len_derby's topic in General Discussion
My Peavey Databass amp. I bought it second hand about 15 years ago. It's just had it's second replacement BW speaker in it - the old one having worn out the stranded wires from the connectors down to the coil. It is light enough to carry around, small enough to pop into the car boot, and at 450W loud enough for any gig I've ever done (and never had the master volume above half way). A fabulous amp that has paid for itself time and time again. -
I have just traded with mattyfunk13 - a straight swap of my multi-effects pedal for his condenser mic. Matt has communicated well throughout, and the mic arrived, very well packaged and in excellent condition as described. As the distance was too great to do a meet & exchange, Matt was happy for me to send the pedal once I'd received the mic, which he sent special delivery. Altogether a very smooth transaction with a trusting and trustworthy chap - thanks Matt.
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I've had an early SB-1000 since the late 80's. I played it hard for many years, then dumped it in the loft when I bought my US Jazz. Last year it came out of the loft and was in such a poor state, it has gone away for complete renovation. Currently stripped back to bare wood, it is waiting for a good run of dry, warm weather for it's respray. Then, back in with the original (and still working) electronics, and a new set of gold plated tuners (to match the cleaned up brass bridge & nut). Then we'll see if I like it more than when I threw it in the loft all those years ago! [color="#696969"](and no, I'm not even going to consider any offers until I've had a play with it)[/color]
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You mean there are basses for sale on this site?!
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There seems to be more than a hint of trolling in places on this thread. Basically, it comes down to economics. If a band is no good (whether original, covers, tribute, derivative, or any other label you care to apply in between), places won't re-book them, audiences won't seek them out at other venues. If it is a good tight band, a bit of banter, a bit of a show ... things that give the audience a good night, they will get more work and get more of a following. To answer Bilbo's original question, yes cover bands do have followings and can 'pull' an audience ... but only if they are worth following in the first place.
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We've had people travel all over the county to see us play, for the last 15 years or so. Using [url="http://www.facebook.com/CheezeBand"]facebook[/url] is a very good way of getting the regulars to turn up. Most places that put on entertainment will pull a crowd if the bands are of a decent quality, and the gigs are [u]regular[/u]. Pulling in your own following as well makes for a great night. If a place is going to put live bands on, you can't dabble - you've got to keep at it for at least 6 months so that the locals get used to it. Charging on the door never really works for covers bands. I remember one New Year's eve playing to an empty room after having packed out the place all year - because the landlord decided to charge that night. The regulars were all crammed in the bar where they could hear us without paying. Eventually the landlord relented and dropped the door charge - instant packed room again [u]Good[/u] covers bands [u]do[/u] pull an audience
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Ka-bump
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Having read the threads in the Bass Guitar forum about carrying a backup bass (or not - I don't), I wondered how many of you carry a toolkit with you, and what you put in it. I always carry a toolkit containing: Spare strings (min 1 set, pref 2) Spare strap Pliers (large and thin-nose) Side cutters Screwdrivers of various sizes Allen keys of various sizes Stanley knife Soldering iron & solder Chunk of wood with 1/4" hole drilled in it (for holding jack plugs while soldering them) A variety of connectors, bits of wire, straplocks, etc. Gaffa tape Multimeter Over the top?
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I always, always have spare strings and a toolkit. I gave up on active basses, so don't even need to carry spare batteries. I don't think I've ever taken a spare bass, and decided it wasn't even worth taking a fretless for the one or two numbers i could use it on.
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The main differences (IMHO) are: The GT-6B has COSM amp/cab & classic pedal modelling and a wider range of effects The ME-50B requires additional switches for foot-based bank switching (e.g. FS-5U or similar). The GT-6B has built-in footswitches, whereas the ME-50B only has buttons for bank switching The GT-6B has a digital readout of the setting values, the ME-50B is adjusted by knobs i.e. it's a little easier to fine-tune parameters on the GT. The GT-6B has more slots per bank and more banks (can't remember how many atm) - in other words, more presets The GT-6B has a balanced line output, the ME-50B doesn't The ME-50B is possibly easier for spontaneous effects, the GT-6B is better for lots of pre-defined effects (e.g. tribute band must-have sounds, etc.) You pay for the extra functionality on the GT Having said that, the effects on both sound pretty good. I'm still keen to trade this (trade = less spousal aggro), but will consider reasonable offers of cash
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Sorry, I'm ok for keyboards thanks. I have a Juno and an electric piano that both do MIDI. ... I've just noticed the box is at my feet in my profile pic I could also be interested in a Roland Cube guitar amp
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Lowest common denominators rule!
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No interest so far - type bump
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Bumped again
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Somebody been in a half-eaten wine gum fight? "Compatible with all playing styles" ... um right.
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Fakers need to keep the prices high to pay off the legal fees
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Fearless? Off the Meddle album? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCgQuj8v2gg&feature=related"]YouTube link[/url] Or maybe Pigs off the Animals album? [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNa551dR6Rc"]YouTube link[/url]
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[b]For Trade[/b] - a [url="http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/ME-50B/"]Boss ME-50B[/url] multi-effect pedal, plus Boss PSA-240 power supply. It's been gigged less than a dozen times before I bought a GT-6B pedal, and is still in immaculate condition complete with original box and instruction manual. These are about £215 new, plus £20 for the power supply, so I'm thinking (as it's still a current model too) it's worth around the £150 mark. I'm looking to trade for some budget home studio gear - mainly a USB interface that will take MIDI as well as mic & guitar. I could also be interested in a studio vocal mike, a dmx lighting controller, or possibly even a nice Squier Precision (but don't tell the wife!). I'm not looking to put any cash into the trade. I'm in Leicester, 10 minutes from the M1/M69 junction Update: Although I'd prefer to trade, I will consider reasonable cash offers. I could also be interested in trading for a Roland Cube guitar(d) amp, Squier Telecaster, or ... W.H.Y.? Update: I have now accepted a trade
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Genre: Rock covers G/B/D trio EQ settings: Set all sliders to minimum Twiddle each slider in turn to see if it's a nice or nasty sound If it's a nasty sound, drop it out completely If it's a nice sound, mix it in with the other nice sounds It might be an unusual way to set up the EQ, but generally sounds good, avoiding nasty 'honks' and 'farts', but obviously doesn't make a nice bell-curve shape as it's done purely by ear. Having jotted the settings down, I can then use it as my baseline for a speedy soundcheck. In general my EQ settings are fairly flat with a bit of mid cut, but then the signal is also coming through my GT pedal (Ampegish emulation). Having said that, I do vary the balance between neck & bridge pickups, the bass tone controls, and also where I pluck the string (to modify the overtones). That all alters the tone quite a bit too.
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The singer says you sound cr*p but doesn't make the effort to actually turn up on time to the soundcheck? By now you've read all the other replies, so don't need me to tell you what an ar*e he is... ... and you already know what to do - you don't need us to tell you
