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Chiliwailer

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  1. [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1427821827' post='2734696'] Very, very true. My basses won't be getting so much love over the next few days I think. [/quote] Haha, tell me about it!!! I'm waiting for surgery and bass is harder to play than guitar at the moment, to be honest I shouldnt even be playing guitar either. But I've never been this inspired or comfortable before from a set up. I've owned and used plenty of cool guitars over the years from pre CBS onwards and some cool amps too, but this current set up of the Nocaster and 68 Princeton is making me think more about my guitar vibes and how I should be further developing and exploring them post surgery. I'm pretty sure bass will be a close second over the next year or so, things are sure pointing that way. People say better gear doesn't make you a better player. I get that and why they say it, but we're all different a get inspired differently etc etc. if I'm inspired, I'm not only better, but more eager to get better and better. I better finish by saying I'm better off getting better!
  2. I got to say, the idea of the capsules didn't go down too well with me. More costs and another thing to go wrong or get lost. I bought a TC delay pedal recently, can't believe that the sounds can be adjusted via a smart phone and the guitar pickup, the world is changing. Nothing better than getting a new amp, tone is so inspiring.
  3. Nice one, always good when the Fender wins the Pepsi Challenge!
  4. Should be a nice shoot out between those two, I like the idea of the tubes in the X2. Be great to read what you think.
  5. [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1427649836' post='2732692'] Thread resurrection, Guitar Guitar have got the Blues Cube in at last, I'm going to go and do a side by side with it, a Fender Superchamp X2 and a Blackstar idTVP15 (or 30) this week. A new amp day in the offing [/quote] Great video, love his playing too. I'm so dubious of modelling amps, you always loose naturalness no matter what you gain, but for versatility there is no match to these modern wonders. If you chose to go the other way, a Fender 68 Custom Princeton Reverb made it into my home yesterday. Surprise purchase, double the budget, but oh my gosh it was just what I needed. It's not for everyone though. I like one amazing sound rather than a choice of loads that will most likely have me fiddling inseatd of playing. I bought this without hesitation as even with my CS Nocaster it has a lush warm and very pure clean tone, but to drive it it will need to go the full 12 watts so that won't be happening in my flat! I'm more of a clean player anyway and have a great hand made OD pedal so no issues there. Not meaning to kill the thread with a 'go pure' message, just still basking in a new amp day. That Roland does look very cool, and they know a thing or two about gear, as does Eric. Really looking forward to your next post after trying it.
  6. The OP has now been deleted, this amp was up for sale but it's far too much to be letting go of. The drive channel is pretty cool, perfect for laying on the bed and doodling some blues whilst messing with the volume knob on the guitar to alter the drive. I did recently buy a bigger and far better amp, but I reckon I'll keep this one in th bedroom for when the Mrs has got the TV on.
  7. NOW £120 Only bought in February, excellent condition. This is the model with reverb, they sell new for £199. Comes with the power lead and instructions etc unopened. Great one watt valve amp for home use. Having to sell as I fancied a larger amp. I wanted to keep this too but I overspent, by double. Proper case of GAS whilst in the shop, but you only live once eh?! The overdrive sounds on this are unreal for one so small. The clean channel can be overdriven for a light blues tone. Push in the switch and the dirty channel has a huge tone, but at a low low volume or louder if you want it. It really does push the valves giving you a sweet overdrive. Also has a useful headphone output / line out with speaker emulation. Little box of big fun!!! [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Blackstar/image.jpg1_zps2fo9ctfw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Blackstar/image.jpg3_zps4yqgx0lw.jpg.html"][/url]
  8. Annoying phrases? "I couldn't give a toss" :-)
  9. Cheers Si. They are surprisingly unlike most Line 6 gear, in that these are the muts nuts and make it onto a hell of a lot of pro's pedal boards.... Frusciante's, Thomas Yorke, The Edge etc. This is it, folks; the fabled “green box” that’s been igniting creativity, passion and sheer awe since Line 6 first released its digitally modeled marvels on the world in 2000. Containing 16 models based* on legendary echo and delay boxes from the storied Maestro® EP-1 Echoplex to the awesome T.C. Electronic® 2290, the DL4 has in turn become a classic in its own right, as popular with guitarists as it is with singers, drummers, bassists, keyboardists, and anyone who wants a pure 24-bit true stereo signal path in the service of delays that run the gamut from gritty and psychedelic to pristine and heavenly. You’d be insane to pack an original Roland® RE-101 Space Echo or Electro-Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man into the back of your van for a club tour, but the DL4 packs models of those sounds and many more into a rugged, road-tested steel housing that can run for up to 30 hours on four “C” batteries or with the optional PX-2G power adaptor. Models of classic delay boxes—and the sweet choruses and vibratos that accompany many of them—are just the beginning; the DL4 also boasts innovative sounds like its “Auto-Volume Echo,” which combines a volume swell with a tweakable tape-style echo; or the outstanding “Reverse Delay,” which allows you to play stunning backwards guitar solos on the fly. You also get those U2-style “Rhythmic Delays” in several metric flavors, super-cool “Ping-Pong Delay” effects, and outrageous stereo panned repeats. Look, if it ain’t in the DL4, it probably doesn’t exist . . . until you create it. What’s more, with its onboard 14-second looper, the DL4 is both the perfect practice tool and the ultimate creative canvas for crafting overdubs and creating textures, with its ½ speed and reverse modes ideal for sonic adventurers and arrangement-minded recordists alike. Like all Line 6 stompbox Modelers, the DL4 boasts a simple and sturdy front panel design, with four footswitches for saving and recalling your sounds, and six knobs for selecting models and tweaking parameters, with distinct assignments for each knob depending on the delay model you’ve chosen. Paired with the optional EX-1 expression pedal, which lets you morph between two radically different settings for each of your sounds, the DL4 is truly the ultimate delay pedal, making the history of echo and delay available to your creative future. Available Models: • Tube Echo • Tape Echo • Multi-Head • Sweep Echo • Analog Echo • Analog w/Mod • Lo Res Delay • Digital Delay • Digital w/Mod • Rhythmic Delays • Stereo Delays • Ping Pong • Reverse • Dynamic Delay • Auto-Volume Echo • Loop Sampler
  10. Can't go wrong with TC, they make great gear. The larger looper has more in depth features, worth checking out their website. I've played in them before, thumbs up from me regarding quality.
  11. Always been 3 for me. A Precision Bass A Jazz Bass An active bass Any more would be indulgence for my needs so that keeps the GAS away. But of course, if I had more space and money there'd be a fretless Jazz, a 5 string Mike Lull PJ and a 1978 Music Man Sabre.
  12. I'm downsizing my guitar pedalboard so need a smaller delay, I'm pretty gutted to be selling this pedal as its capabilities are huge, but my guitar playing is quite different these days and this is too much and too big for my new set up. I've sold the other pedals I'm no longer using, been keeping hold of this one but its time to let go!! It's got a super tough metal casing with lots of marks, but the pedal and switches and in perfect working order, this one is built like a tank. You can save 3 presets and it has a 15 second loop function. These model all the classic analogue and tape delays, with a bit if digital to chose from too. Some of the tones are outrageously good and t ons of fun. [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/DL4/image.jpg1_zpsebdqhamr.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/DL4/image.jpg1_zpsebdqhamr.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/DL4/image.jpg2_zpsbgedabuq.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/DL4/image.jpg2_zpsbgedabuq.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
  13. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1426925323' post='2723441'] Can I just say I promise this isnt me with a different account [/quote] Can I just say that you've wasted all your hard earned cash and should have bought an OLP
  14. I used to get an incredible sound out of my 1978 4001 with flats and through a monster valve amp, it was pure bliss playing that. I sold a Ric to a top notch session player back in the 90's, he prefered Jazz Basses but Richard Ashcroft said he had to use a Ric as he loved the tone. Im not saying Mr Ashcroft is an authority on bass sounds, NONE OF US ARE, just that Ric's clearly have their place as with any other bass that has been used by pro's consistently and with great exposure. Obviously.
  15. [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1426703404' post='2721076'] PM'd [/quote] Get in there Ian!!! Great price for a very cool bass, absolutely love my Lull.
  16. A quick note to say that I've had good experiences with Cyril. He just missed out on a Modulus bass I was selling last year, but I later hooked him up with Seni and they did a deal together on a Modulus I had previously sold Seni. The whole time Cyril was a great guy to chat to and very genuine. SD pickup. Aguilar preamp and Badass bridge, so you can't go wrong here! Good luck with the sale mate.
  17. [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1426163430' post='2715064'] [b][size=6]I GOT IT BACK!!![/size][/b] [size=3]It just arrived. It's really made my day![/size] [size=3]I haven't played fretless for ages so now the hard work begins again on intonation.[/size] [/quote] [quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1426166097' post='2715122'] I am buying it back again next week! Result! [/quote] Congrats fella's!!!!
  18. I forgot to mention, the soldering on the tone looks original. That wouldn't be the case if it was refinished.
  19. This is my old bass, I sold it back in 2008. I had absolutely no reason to believe that it was not original, I also had it for sale at NKR Vintage Guitar Emporium, they too obviously had no doubts about it. The neck pocket looks fine, I know Helder has concerns about the paint in the pocket, notably in the sides. It is common for these to look like that, just check Google images or vintage dealers sites. Of course, it is worth remembering that fender back than often had variations, dispcrepencies and at times inconsistency. You can never always tell if a body is original to a neck. But with these in the condition they are in, and with the parts all looking absolutely legit, it would be unlikely that these don't belong together. These basses have a thick poly lacquer, therefore if they are well cared for and played with a strap above someone's belt you won't find much wear on the neck or body. This too is very common. One pot has been changed, I did that because the original was broken and not fixable, the original was included in the sale. I remember the bass being clean and well looked after. I liked it a lot, and only sold it among a few others when I bought my original 1964 Precision. Hope this helps.
  20. [quote name='Noisyjon' timestamp='1425748489' post='2710338'] I've pared back and simplified my board to suit my needs now so here you go! This is a rough layout trial and nothing's velcro'd down in this pic. Signal path is: Tuner into VT Bass Deluxe into Cali76 Compressor. Simple but effective (see what I did there!) [/quote] Nice! Do you not find that the TU2 sucks out some tone? Could be worth taking the signal to it from the VT parallel output if so,my TU2 is a tone killer.
  21. Avoid superglue guys, wood glue has its purpose.
  22. Seen that on a few guitars, not a huge issue I reckon. Get some wood glue into a syringe, inject it in and clamp it. It'll be tough as old boots after that.
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