Dood

And this one... @Frusty, you still got this one?

This one. It's possibly somewhere in a studio in SUFFOLK. I'd love to know where!

One of my very early home videos... Things have progressed substantially since I was recording in a tiny back bedroom!!!!

OUT OF FOOOOOOOOOOOCUS!!! GAHHHH!!!

Gosh, it's a while since I reviewed one (Youtube) but from memory, if you set the blend to 100% wet (as expected), it does go squishy, but maybe not as much as some that sometimes go a bit too far for useful bass sounds. I really rate this compressor and kinda wish I hung on to the one I bought.

1 hour ago, howdenspur said:

Just a thought, Vintage make a short scale EB3 copy - the VS4. I've never played one, but they look decent - Wilkinson hardware too. 

 

In fact, is this reviewer our own @Dood?

it IS I! 

Just now, neepheid said:

Or: it's a collusion between bass manufacturers and opticians/glasses manufacturers to drive up the sale of spectacles.

Can't see it myself....

/I'll get my coat 😀🤣😂 (and glasses!!!)

I chose yes, but at the same time, I wouldn't be so daft to tell people not to use the "60 year old technology"... or to suggest that multi scale instruments are anything new ;o) 

On 15/01/2022 at 17:25, Gareth Hughes said:

Love the grunt out of that. Very impressed indeed.

 

Some serious arm twisting needed there Dood 😀

On 15/01/2022 at 18:15, Quatschmacher said:

Did you beta test one too or were you just quick out of the blocks getting one?

I'll see how quickly I can get one to do a full review for Bass Gear Magazine 

30 minutes ago, Gareth Hughes said:

Hint. Hint. 😜

Ok, cool, I'm on it.... 

2 hours ago, Daz39 said:

Ooh love that Spector: is it a spalted/French Violet combo finish?

It does look pretty delicious, yeah!

3 minutes ago, Daz39 said:

@Doodhas done video reviews of the B|Amp (the all singing and dancing version) - I think he mentioned trying the Forte too at some point.

Thank you! Yes I do! B|Amp is absolutely superb - and It alone has managed to distill several rack U's of kit I used to drag around in to a nice neat package. I agree with Chris_b, there is definitely an authority to the sound and I don't need to tweak much to get what I need. Forte is a great amp too and I am most definitely excited about getting my hands on Forte HD, the new B|Amp Mk2 and both the NXT and NXV cabinets for a full review at some point!

I really can't think of a reason to give up this amp, it's superb. 

PLEASE subscribe to my YouTube channel too here: https://www.YouTube.com/DanVeallBassist

My latest Bass Gear Magazine video review has just gone live!! Check out this beautiful Spector #Euro4LT #Bass !

Special thanks to Spector UK, Barnes & Mullins Ltd for letting us loose on this one - it inspired me to write this little tune, “The Spectator”. Hope you like it as much as I loved having the bass over.

https://www.bassgearmag.com/bassic-review-spector-euro4-lt-bass/

On 07/01/2022 at 10:56, carlsim said:

Hi all...

 

I am about to pull the trigger on the 1x15 version of one of these, someone I know knows someone who knows someone who has one kind of thing...

 

Anyone had one or got one with some experience? I really like EBS stuff, I used to have a HD350 with Neo 1x10 and 1x12 cabs and it kicked a**! WHy i sold the cabs I don't know... anyway... I had a reidmar years ago and Like that and I understand the Magni is a Reidmar 250 combo kind of thing... Just wanted to be sure before I committed! Price is £500... does that seem fair?

Cheers!

I video reviewed the Magni 210 - it is indeed essentially a Reidmar combo, for sure. Brilliant sound and does the EBS thing very well. If I were looking for a combo, given that my brand of choice doesn't make one, I'd probably be looking at this as an affordable option. 

3 hours ago, BigRedX said:

 

@Dood

Cheers BRX, yeah, there's quite a few of us hitting the low tunings. Sometimes I drop to E0 as well. 

Sorry, that was the question in reference to @StickyDBRmf? I've not read the entire thread.

On 06/11/2021 at 14:01, chris_b said:

 

Stretching to reach notes is physically bad for you, poor technique and unnecessary.

 

If 1-2-4 is more comfortable and you can achieve an even flow of notes, then do that. There is no benefit in using force during any technique. IMO, if it's uncomfortable then you're doing it wrong.

 

If you are going to use one finger per fret on a chromatic scale make sure you DON'T anchor your thumb and then stretch for the notes. Always move your thumb/hand so your fingers can reach the notes without stretching.

 

You can play a chromatic scale with just one finger. Try that and see how many times your thumb moves. That's how mobile your hand/thumb should be.

This.

Only the tip of your thumb should be touching the back of the neck. Do not "broom handle" the neck to support it in your hand either. The other "thing" that I see students doing is opening the thumb out and laying it flat, parallel on the back of the neck. This forces the palm in to a position that impedes finger movement on the fretboard. 

In case it hasn't been mentioned already: You can open all of your Garageband projects in Logic. You'll have access to all the same effects, loops and channels that you had in GB, but you'll be able to continue adding to the project without having to rebuild anything.

Interestingly, sometimes I like to write something in GB so I don't get overwhelmed with "option paralysis", then open the project in Logic when I am ready to do so. A change of scenery isn't necessarily a bad thing at times!

Hi! Of the 400+ gear review videos I've recorded, no bass has ever had a parallel neck, including the Violin basses. The closest spacing I've worked with so far is 14mm string to string at the bridge. a 6 string bass with a 54mm nut width.  

Absolutely stunning. On elf my students has a red one and I've reviewed a 4 LT. I love these things, brilliant basses! 

On 03/01/2022 at 20:24, theplumber said:

Zoom H1 or H1N...jobs a good un!

Yes, I’ve used those too. The Q3HD, the Q8, H2n, H4n Pro, they all work well! 

I’ve video reviewed this Cort bass and yes, the example I was sent was very good indeed. The current GB models such as the GB64 and GB74JJ are excellent. I’ve a GB75JH here which sounds a lot like a “real” MM too.

Go to the track channel and use the drop down menu shown. You can select a mono input there and what input number is being sent to that track. In my example I have selected Input 1 to record on to Track 1. 

John Deacon -tastic! I’d love it! 😍

I’ve used Direct Courier Solutions and they have confirmed in writing that they insure instruments, but with any courier, close attention to packing is necessary.

I pack everything like I am expecting it to be thrown out of a second floor window. 

43 minutes ago, Passinwind said:

Original music with full band backing including real drums, no play alongs or "covers." 3-5 minutes tops, with very minimal talking if any. You have 15-20 seconds to convince me to keep watching, use it wisely.

Thank you!

More thoughts basschatters! I’m interested in hearing them…