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I'm just floating an idea here. I love the sound of my Hartke 4.5XL cabinet. It does however weigh a ton in comparison to modern Neo kit. I was wondering on the viability of having someone make a clone cabinet out of say 15mm Poplar Ply (with additional bracing should it need it) then drop all the existing hardware, speakers and grill in to the new box. I feel sure that there would be a substantial weight saving, given the standard shell is made of 18mm birch ply. (lined with lead it seems). Standard cabinet weight 45kg. I could also replace the carpet covering with some of that paint of finish so my cat doesn't destroy the cabinet finish too! Thoughts?
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[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1344940202' post='1771308'] The TC does look to be quite the device and surely some of that tech crept into the RH heads spectra comp function? [/quote] Kinda - the spectral functions from the likes of the Triple C, C300 and C400 were ported over to the RH heads and Nova Dynamics pedal. So yes, they share similar algorithms . The RH compressor is bass specific whereas the Nova Dynamics offers you a bit more flexibility with input sources - but bass is does soooo well! (It's a triple band compressor, unlike the multicomp for example that is only dual band.)
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You must look at the TC Electronic Nova Dynamics. Sadly discontinued but would fit the bill perfectly. Its also a brillant triple band compressor as well as full band, boost, noisegate and a whole range of AB options due to clever configuration.
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on ebay now.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290757339699?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_1566wt_1348 -
Boss RC-3 Stereo Looper pedal Guitar / Bass *money changed hands*
Dood replied to Dood's topic in Effects For Sale
ok, eBay auction starts friday. I will cancel the auction for a decent offer here. -
[attachment=115539:IMG_0241.JPG] [attachment=115540:IMG_0241.JPG] [color=#404040][font=Tahoma,][b] Excellent condition! Used but definitely not abused.Bit of velcro stick residue on the bottom but rubber intact. The smallest of scratches undetectable on my iPad camera.[/b] [b] ML-2: [color=#8B4669][size=4]Metal Core[/size][/color][/b][/font][/color] [color=#404040][font=Tahoma,][b] [b]Extreme Metal in a Compact Pedal[/b][/b] With its extreme gain, the ML-2 is the most potent and heavy distortion pedal ever created by BOSS. It easily delivers massive distortion and gain with heavy lows for playing Nu Metal, Grind Core, Industrial, Hard Core, or any genre that requires crushing sound. The ML-2’s ferocious and biting tone will complement and cut through any blast beats your rhythm section can create.[/font][/color][list] [*]Ultra-heavy distortion with sharp-edged attack for crushing metal riffs [*]LOW control for heavy, low frequency sound a la 7-string guitar or dropped tuning [*]HIGH control for screaming, metallic tone [*]Road-tough BOSS metal construction [/list] [b] [b]Extreme Metal in a Compact Pedal[/b][/b] Nominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Controls Pedal switch, LEVEL knob, LOW knob, HIGH knob, DIST knob Indicator CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) Connectors INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V) Power Supply DC 9 V, Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon), Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline), AC Adaptor (PSA series: optional) Current Draw 36 mA (DC 9 V) Expected battery life under continuous use Carbon: 3 hours, Alkaline: 10 hours * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. [b]Will be starting an eBay auction of FRIDAY so you have this week to put any offers in![/b] [b]Dooooood[/b] -
[quote name='3below' timestamp='1344810699' post='1769596'] Why the need for fans? Physics I am afraid. Only so much thermal energy removed by passive cooling in rack / micro head format. Forced convection much more efficient. [/quote] This. I feel sure that people will realise how important the fan is when it is not there! Small amplifier IC's are pretty small really and can get super hot very quickly. A heatsink bolted to it is only half the story. Passive cooling relies on getting the heat away from the components as quickly as possible. Something that is very difficult should the amplifier be inside a rack case with no throughput of air. An electric fan can create that movement of air necessary to take the heat away from the heatsink and thus cool the components.
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Boss RC-3 Stereo Looper pedal Guitar / Bass *money changed hands*
Dood replied to Dood's topic in Effects For Sale
EBaying this weekend. Will consider genuine offers and cheeky low balling -
Listing starts this evening at 8pm. Make me a suitable offer and I'll cancel the auction before then.
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[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1344552082' post='1766474'] [b][color=#ff0000]TOP SECRET[/color][/b] Dood, Whatever you do don't let on to charic that we made up that part of the initiation ceremony involving the radishes! He'll go bananas if he finds out. P.S. - Are you sure this button makes the message top secret...? [/quote] Bananas too? We weren't gonna mention those...
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1344550764' post='1766445'] I really hope so. [/quote] Me too...
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[quote name='charic' timestamp='1344537234' post='1766227'] The memories will haunt me forever... You weren't there maaaan, you weren't there... [/quote] You've not seen the footage go up on YouTube yet then?
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Well executed in the bass department, no doubt about that. The only thing I'd suggest is that unfortunately the backing track is really badly clipping throughout through my monitors. Pull the overall level back and work on the mastering and you'll be laughing. Drop D tuning yeah?
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[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1344439081' post='1764528'] Here's one for where ever Donny Osmond comes from. [/quote] flippin 'eck, that's windows mobile 2003.. didn't they take that outside and shoot it?
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Why is it when you turn your bass amp up to nosebleed...
Dood replied to daz's topic in General Discussion
IIRC, Iron Maiden bass player Steve Harris prefers his sound like that. His volume is high and he plays with a really light touch. It'd also account for why he also uses flatwound strings, to keep the accentuated finger noise at this volume level to a minimum. Also, If you're the kinda person who gets loads of blisters from playing, then learning to play lightly in a controlled way whilst letting the amp do all the work will not only improve the health of your fingers, but your tone too. I believe that's a win-win -
[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1344528058' post='1766041'] I'm going to create a new User (I'll call him [i][b]Unhappy Jack [/b][/i]... no one will ever guess it's me) and hang around on GuitarChat winding up lead guitarists with questions about oxygen-free cables and why you can't use six fuzz pedals simultaneously. [/quote] Duely noted, says the administrator of GuitarChat. You card has been marked sunny Jim! ummm.. Jack! Lol
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[quote name='five bellies' timestamp='1344528218' post='1766045'] And to have any value it has to be done in a band context. What sounds good on its own can sound horrible in a mix. Somebody must be in a band and have a drummer and guitarist to bring along. [/quote] Well yes and no. The issues with a 'poor cabinet design' will be apparent if there's a drummer present or not. I'm refering to those brought up in this discussion. Not whether the cabinet cuts through with two guitarists. That's not truly measureable due to the excess of variables.
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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1344528340' post='1766050'] And we wonder why us bass players get labeled as geeks! [/quote] We love the details eh!
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[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1344465122' post='1765162'] If you're going to try to do an actually useful and representative scientific test then you need to make it as much like a gig as possible, with all the interesting acoustics, noisy bandmates, variable audience, etc. I've thought about this stuff a lot and have yet to think of a better way to honestly test a cab for yourself than to play some gigs with it. It's nice that people want to understand what's going on and take an analytical approach to bass cab performance (it's how I ended up doing what I do) but it is incredibly complicated and to get a test scenario that produces valid and realistic results would be nigh on impossible. Anyway, who cares whether a panel of other bassists say that cab X is better according to their tests if cab Y works better for you? [/quote] Ahhh, you totally miss understand my suggestion. I don't want a demonstration of what XYZ cabs sound like, the discussion is about why a 4x10 isn't a good design. I want people to hear the effect of 'poor cab design' verses 'good cab design'. I want everyone in this discussion to hear (or not hear) for example the problems with horizontally aligned speakers and easily produced phenomena such as placing cabinets in a corner etc. All these issues get talked about but no one gets to hear it. How about front and rear porting and the issues that *could* bring. Let's stick the wrong type of speaker ina box and hear what difference it makes. Let's throw way too many subsonic frequencies in to a cabinet to see the effect it has on the instrument sound and how the problem can be relieved. I could go on!
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I found that for example on the X3 i mixed a guitar amp sim with a clean signal instead of using a distortion pedal effect. Greater control over the tone. You'd be right though. I think it *can* be more difficult to make multi-effect units sound good. Though if you know what you're doing, it is.. Well.. Doable. For example, chaining a parametric EQ to a fizzy distortion to pull down the top end and drive the low mids can be really helpful! The X3 and GT10 made signal chaining easy. It's less easy on say the B3 as you could potentially lose 2 or more slots on distortion shaping alone. I have to admit on my mini rig, i really only use one kind of distortion and that will be left to a seperate pedal i will be modding in due course. That said, i have used the bddi and muff sims on the B3 and they worked well in a band setting.
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Obviously a big thumbs up for multi-effects here. I think one of the main points that have been highlighted is that it's important to have an idea of the kind of configuration you'd like before purchasing. This can be very difficult if you are new to effects - but thankfully there is a massive knowledge base right here on BC ready to help. Another massive 'thankfully' goes to the likes of TC Electronic, Zoom, Line 6 and Boss amongst others that manufacture multi-effects machines that have so many different options for a user interface. The Line 6 M series and the Zoom B3 both favour an 'ultimate individual stomp box' approach, whereas the Boss GT10b and Line 6 X3 are full on multi signal path patch menu'd beasts! (Both are pretty easy to program when you get used to the GUI) I've also owned effects racks such as the TC electronic G-Force, G-Major 2 and the old Zoom 9050S. They all have their uses and strengths. I'm very much enjoying the simplicity of the Zoom B3 and TC Nova System at the moment. It truely is horses for courses and modern effects units sounds so much better than older processors. Lots of quality for not much money. Just take a look at the B3! Thats daft money!
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[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1344385222' post='1763871'] Would that make Mick a Rickbacker? [/quote] Yes, but no one is allowed to take pictures of his head.
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[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1344364332' post='1763481'] As far as I can remember the switch has something to do with the input limiter of the Class D power amp, certainly nowhere near the output stage. [/quote] Yes, I remember reading this too. The amp is actually capable of peaks of 900W at 4 ohms. Somewhere (maybe in the Bass Gear Magazine review?) they detailed that the impedance switch just throttles the amp back to around 500W in each position.
