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  1. Gunsfreddy2003
    Thanks, makes sense but I bet SWR are not best pleased about that! [quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1336388682' post='1644744'] He mentioned something about this at bass day but can't remember the exact details he said. I think it's something to do with hire companies in the UK have the EBS gear and not the SWR, so as he's had years with EBS he's still more than happy to use it if it's available. [/quote]
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    Saw him at Cheltenham Jazz on Saturday and agree with everything you say! One thing puzzled me though given that he launched the SWR Marcus Miller pre-amp last year how come he still uses EBS as you can clearly see in your pic? [quote name='Rayman' timestamp='1336382837' post='1644609'] Amazing gig. Incredible band, and a very very talented bunch of guys indeed, all complementing the music beautifully. Some of the interplay between them was stunning. At one point there was Bass, keys and sax on one side of the stage having their own little jam, while the drums, guitar and trumpet had their own thing going on, all within the same song, it was a joy to hear and see. The new material from the new CD "Renaissance" sounded fantastic to, so I can't wait for that either. Top man, top band, top music, and a thoroughly nice chap afterwards too. If you get the chance to go and see him, do it. Oh and top marks for the kebab after the gig, perfect ratio of meat to salad, topped with a tangy chilli sauce and rich creamy mayo, wrapped in a soft, fluffy pitta. Washed down with a chilled well known orange coloured energy drink. Perfect way to end the night. [/quote]
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    Some of the superb slap that finished the show last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpJUP730e8c&feature=youtu.be
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    Gutted that I did not get to meet him but we had to dash home as soon as the gig finished. Did get to meet Moira Stuart though and Gregory Porter!
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    Yep the fretless work was great - recorded a clip below for others to hear: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSoC8kNupn8&feature=youtu.be [quote name='urb' timestamp='1336314617' post='1643849'] I thought it was great - Marcus played brilliantly - I love the horn players but they are young and were really going for it - Miller still has massive chops but to his credit he didn't over do it - saving the big slap solo for last was a good move. The highlight for me was his fretless work - superb - as for the overall mix, yes it wavered a bit but I don't think I've ever seen a gig where it hadn't - and I thought that MM's tone was great - very clear and cutting through - I think that depended on where you were sitting I was on the left of the back tiers/stalls. There was an amazing jam later that night as well at Hotel Du Vin with the whole band playing with Marcus just checking it out - amazing sax player Chris Potter sat in too and it went nuts. I had a chat with Marcus and he's very cool, really down to earth and very happy with the new band and album which sounds superb - it really is the best thing he's done in years. Great gig! [/quote]
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    Agreed that much better to hear it live than on the net but somewhat lacking compared to his studio sound but I think that is to be expected with bass frequencies. Also could not hear anything of the guitarist until he took a solo! [quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1336289847' post='1643478'] I was right at the back, very similar thoughts. Amazing brass but sometimes too prominent. At times the bass got quite wallowy and hard to hear any definition at the low end, and sometimes coulda come up if I'm honest! But most of the time it sounded great and much better in the flesh than on YouTube etc. great gig, thoroughly enjoyed it. [/quote]
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    Gig was awesome. I would say that the brass players were probably more amazing than Mr Miller. The bass sounded a little "wooly" at times and lacked clarity to my ears. We were in the third row back from the stage so wonder if it sounded better further back? Met Moira Stuart and Jamie Cullum in the Barclays Bar so all in all a good time. What did everyone else think?
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    Gig was awesome. I would say that the brass players were probably more amazing than Mr Miller. The bass sounded a little "wooly" at times and lacked clarity to my ears. We were in the third row back from the stage so wonder if it sounded better further back? Met Moira Stuart and Jamie Cullum in the Barclays Bar so all in all a good time. What did everyone else think?
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    I am going but not sure how long I can hang about for as we have a babysitter (brother and his wife) and we have to get back to have dinner with them. Any idea what time it finishes?
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    My band Soular are playing on Sunday night at 8pm on the Free Stage at Cheltenham Jazz Festival. Would be great if any Basschatters feel like popping down to listen to some funk/soul/groove. Our website is www.soularfunk.co.uk cheers.
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    Yep we did get an April issue, it had the bloke from Megadeth on the front cover. The magazine needs some work and new ideas but give the new guys a chance, you can't turn it all around in one issue it will take more like 5 or 6. [quote name='urb' timestamp='1336087117' post='1640873'] I might be wrong here but the April issue did come out but just really early like halfway through March - I'm pretty sure no issue has been lost - it's just over a month since the Aptil one came out - though I may be mistaken I'm too tired to check right now Re BGM going forward I think / hope there's going to be fresh content etc - hopefully this new set up will be a new start and new era for BGM... [/quote]
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    Through my day job I have known the new owner for years and was actually with him at an event last week. I can assure everyone that they are a serious and credible outfit and will look to really develop the magazine over the coming months. [quote name='urb' timestamp='1336043683' post='1639871'] Hey all Firstly I want to say that I'm just a contributor to BGM and in now way involved in the publishing/editing process - but just so you all know the new publishers look like they are on a much steadier footing than Oyster house and hopefully these guys are in it for the long run. I too look forward to the next issue - I haven't seen it yet! Mike [/quote]
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    Trade what for a Rumour 4? [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1336061508' post='1640356'] Would anybody on here even vaguely consider a trade for their Rumour 4?? [/quote]
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    On a serious note Pete, I agree with what you are saying about 5's once you start playing a lot it feels quite restricting to go back to a 4 again. I have already gone through your dilemma and have even spoken to Bernie to suss out the costs of a 5 string Spitfire! If you can afford to I would hold on to the 4 because it is still a great bass to have. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1335653042' post='1634363'] This is what Im thinking Mark, Hmmm. [/quote]
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    Do it, my Stingray Classic 5 with East preamp is getting all of the use at the moment!!!
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    Sounding good!
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    Cheers - having a think about it. [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1335437272' post='1630988'] Hopefully Max doesn't mind me using his photo. His skills are greater than mine. Also bump for the rest. As long as I have my fuzz and filters i'm happy enough. Guess there's no point in keeping pedals I don't use often. [/quote]
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    Do you have any pics of the loop pedal? [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1335357002' post='1629734'] Hey guys, I've severely buggered up last month and the majority of this months pay was fixing that... so now this month looks like a write off. One of these will may be a painful one. 1) Death By Audio Total Sonic Annihilation - Bought this maybe 1 month ago? If that... used once - doesn't give me a sound I can use with my pedals. - £70 2) Tech 21 XXL Warp Pedal (Bass Edition) - Again 1 month ago. I've stepped on it like once. - £40 - sold pending 3) CoPilot FX Dubscope - I've never even used this since buying it from Talkbass (from a dude in the states) - I'll test tonight to ensure it's actually working. - £100 4) DHA VT1 (I think?) bass with DI/EQ/Headphone etc. I've never tried this with the proper power supply - so it buzzes like a bitch just now. Used maybe once (found it buzzed on my supply and never used again). - £55 - sold pending The below are feelers and I really don't want to part with them... 5) Akai Deep Impact - I have the box somewhere...Brilliant synth bass pedal which i love to bits. It will destroy me to need to sell this but I think needs must.. - £500 6) SFX Loop thing. - 2 seperate loops - both with independant volume controls, one of the channels has a blend control. I used it for my synth/fuzz channel. Also has a none latching footswitch for other uses. I used it as a down control for the Deep Impact. Was custom built by Max for me. £200 7) SFX Blue Dragon - brilliant clean boost. - Modded with a loop which only activates when the pedal is off (no boost). I put my fuzz pedals into it. - £55 - sold pending With any luck i'll be able to sort myself out financially and not need to do anything more drastic.... Prices include shipping. [/quote]
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    I am having the same problems with my Audio Technica system, I just can't get a clean quiet bass signal. If I go through the desk with the rest of the band it is better but I want to be able to have my signal seperate so that I can adjust myself. Again if anyone can help it would be appreciated! [quote name='Walker' timestamp='1335387378' post='1630449'] Received mine today. Quite a bit of background noise before bass is plugged in. Silent if I use a wire and not wireless, so radio background noise I suppose. When I plug a mic in, crystal clear signal. When I plug my bass in, it's awful. Imagine a badly set noise gate trying to keep up with a high gain pedal. Pluck a string and it gets all hissy. Stop the string vibrating and quiet (well, just radio background noise). I've used the line out of the amp, DI'd into the PSM and back into my amp, gone direct into the PSM, everything I can think of. I've tried passive basses and an active bass. I must be doing something wrong. Any ideas? I could sure do with some help! [/quote]
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    Does anyone know how many of these were actually made? Seems to me that supply and demand is keeping the price up at the moment just like the MuTron III and the Lovetone Meatball for example. [quote name='Dudgeman' timestamp='1335223837' post='1627717'] I genuinely think that with money the way it is for most people they just reached an unattainable and frankly stupid level. £300 max is all I would ever spend on one..be happier in the £200's though...maybe one day..! [/quote]
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    No probs will let you know what they sound like when I get them. [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1334948165' post='1624045'] [size=5][sub]sounds good...be good to hear your thoughts on the upgrade[/sub][/size] [/quote]
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    Update - opted for the T2 Live from ACS in th end. Impressions done there on Wednesday and should get them at the end of the month. Their customer service has been amazing so just hope that the monitors are good now.
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    Yep I am going Andy. How could you miss Marcus this close to home!!!
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    Yep the prices seem to be coming down ever so slightly! [quote name='ted_manzie' timestamp='1334746486' post='1620519'] i was watching one on ebay this week, seller was doing 'best offer' with a buy it now at $775 - it went for $650 ($48 post to UK) which makes it about £470 not including import duty. [/quote]
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    I found the Super Synth very hard to programme through my laptop and I am no technophobe!! It really is not terribly user friendly and I got frustrated with it very quickly indeed. By contrast the Deep Impact suits me a lot more as you just have to turn the dial to get the sound that you want! I would say that the Mark Bass gets close but there is just something about the DI that works a lot better for me. [quote name='Dudgeman' timestamp='1334534814' post='1617418'] Let me know what you think to the Super Synth. I was intrigued by the youtube vid that showed how much stuff you can edit on your computer. Is it possible to get sounds similar to the Deep impact on it? [/quote]
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