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[quote name='Delberthot' post='997485' date='Oct 22 2010, 08:09 PM']I like this a lot - my only concern would be that it could introduce mains hum into the signal[/quote] The description says it's a DC supply so would not induce and mains born noise, even if it were very close to signal cabling etc. [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='997499' date='Oct 22 2010, 08:27 PM']Cute idea but I think it would only work with guitar and bass rigs that were the same height on stage. Also, if you're going to raise the standards of lighting for your amp then it will also look weird if you don't do the same for back lighting the wall behind you, the drummer and the keyboardists (if you have one) just so there's some consistency...not as simple in execution as it appears.[/quote] Steve, who gives a monkeys about the rest of the band - it's the Bass gear that is the most important on the stage!!

[quote name='chris_b' post='999167' date='Oct 24 2010, 07:22 PM']Look at the pinned Ear Plug thread.... then go and buy some ACS ER15's.[/quote] Agreed, or if you play in a particularly loud band, you might consider going for a higher attenuation ER25's. I actually have two sets of filters for my plugs, one of each value depending on the gig. ACS are resellers for ER plugs as are many other outlets. The plugs themselves and the filters are made by a company called Etymotic Research (Hence the ER in the name) - You can check out their own website for more details. ACS will just arrange taking a mould of your ear and deal with sending them off, taking payment and arranging delivery of you finished product. I highly recommend these plugs - they are brilliant and worth every penny. When you first get them, they might 'sound' a little strange, but your brain will soon get used to them and you'll wonder why you didn't get them sooner!

[quote name='mybass' post='996357' date='Oct 21 2010, 08:40 PM']Joining the MU gets you public liability insurance.[/quote] Yup I have 10 million pounds worth of free cover included.

[quote name='charic' post='996078' date='Oct 21 2010, 03:48 PM']Epic [/quote] Yeah, love that one!

[quote name='simon1964' post='996221' date='Oct 21 2010, 06:14 PM']Some musicians seem to question why they need public liability cover, but it is essential if you're gigging. For example, if a member of the public is seriously injured at a gig by your equipment, falling over a lead, a fault in your amp causes a fire etc. Those sorts of claims often run into tens of thousands (and in rare cases millions) of pounds. The venue's public liability insurance may cover the claim, but the venue's insurer can (and often will) seek to recover from you or your band if it was your negligence which caused the accident/damage. I'm an insurance lawyer by day, and I see far too many claims of that type where people are inadequately covered.[/quote] Great to have some feedback from the industry, thanks Simon!

[quote name='Norris' post='995164' date='Oct 20 2010, 06:12 PM']Apparently MU are good for insurance ... [url="http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk"]http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk[/url][/quote] I was with MusicGuard for a lot of years and have recently joined the Musicians Union. When you join the MU you get £2000 worth on Insurance free included (You will get information on how to apply for it). The insurance covers anywhere in the world. If you require enhanced cover (i.e. you own more than £2k worth of gear) a direct comparison gave me a cheaper quote from the MU Vs Musicguard. However, check the FAQ's to see which cover wil suit you best! MusicGuard were always very helpful and I only stopped using them because the MU Insurance was included with my subscription. The M.U so far have been brilliant in supporting me as a musician.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='994844' date='Oct 20 2010, 02:17 PM']Hmm, surprised there's been no response yet - when I asked about something similar to a Fender tonestack in a pedal, one of the ones I was recommended was this one.[/quote] I've not tried the EBS pedal myself, but you Delberthot have a lot to answer for!! Certainly more than a couple of times I have found myself pondering the question about said preamp in a pedal format!

[attachment=61820:Multi_20...uncher_3.gif] Here's a REALLY rough method of switching. I've nabbed a diagram from the web really quickly and bastardised it, so it's very ugly. You can see this box is for three outputs. A mute could take the fourth pin on the rotary switch and connect it to the ground via a 1M Ohm 1/4W resistor.

Five of these [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1252"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=1252[/url] (That's four inputs and one output)

One of these [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2417&C=SO&U=strat15"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...O&U=strat15[/url]

Yep, off the top of my head - if you are happy with a passive one with a rotory switch to be mounted in your rack case, I think I can cobble a schematic together. I actually had a spare rotary switch somewhere, so I know it is possible!

[quote name='mep' post='994197' date='Oct 19 2010, 10:34 PM']The best video I have seen for ages.[/quote] I actually have a perverse want to cover that 'mashup' at a gig! - You could, in theory get away with playing just 4 chords for a whole set! How incredibly boring - but the easiest set you'd ever play!

No problem Chris, a pleasure to natter about gear always! Let me know how you get on and we'll see where it takes us on the gear journey!

[quote name='Girlie' post='993939' date='Oct 19 2010, 06:55 PM'].... Yamaha Attitude .... *SOLD*[/quote] and what a beautiful bass that was! I just saw the pics.

Here, me.. the main motif of the track is a tapped octave turn around. Getting the strength up on the left and right hands independently came over time. There's a mid section with a faster octave tap too. I planned on these lines being effective Vs just being shreddy nonsense! The intro section as you can see just relies on tapped doublestops to make up the melody based on the song.

Hey Stag, yep - pretty much agree with Conan there. A low action and a flat board (no much relief) will help with the technique. A lighter gauge string or at least a lower tension will help with getting the string to do what you want, but there can be disadvantages, especially if you are the kinda player who likes to dig in. You'll find notes will choke off and tonally may not sound as full as you are used to. New strings will have a perceived sustain to them and will help those tapped notes ring out better too. I mean, they will sound clearer and more pecussive than stondgy sweat and skin filled strings! Ahhh what else? bit o' compression can help to even out those tapped notes. One of the most important parts of the technique I feel though, (given the bass is set up in a way that will help you) is to get that finger strength up. You could use the Sheehan 'finger on top of finger' type technique. (I feel sure it's on You Tube) - but definitely work on getting notes to ring out acoustically without an amp before relying on gadgetry. I'm more than happy to give ya a lesson or three if ya fancy? My YouTube vid has a bit of tapping on if ya haven't seen it. (and no readers, it's not that 'indulgent-self-abusing nonsense'!)

Do you work for Ampeg? I'm also not really sure what I am looking at. I can tell it's the inside of a speaker cabinet and obviously an Ampeg one, but your post doesn't really say anything other than an advert for an up and coming Ampeg. (Which appears to be the same in two other of your total 4 posts.) I don't wanna be a moaning minnie or anything, but are you just pasting posts from facebook on the forum??? Hmmm??? ;o) lol

[quote name='Anthony Joseph Waczek III' post='993798' date='Oct 19 2010, 05:26 PM']Cheers for the info Dood, all im after right now are the machine heads, black control plate and classic jazz knobs.[/quote] No problem! The Schaller 'Fender replacements' (though I forget the exact name) should slot straight on too. I didn't think about mentioning the 'lightweight option' at the time. Hipshot do a range of 'elephant eared' keys. I expect the likes of Gotoh and Schaller might do too, but I haven't looked. Frpm a purely aesthetic point of view, I like the look of the Wilkinsons. I'm really fussy, but they have longer key stalks than that of say the schallers that make them stand further away from the headstock. To my eye it looks better! (Some CIJ basses come with a look-a-like key on them as standard)

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