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    New bass!!!

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Woh! Cool! It took me from 1989 to get my Jazz Bass Special! Mine's the active 'Power' version. It was the first and only Bass I wanted when I started playing.

    Here's an old pic.. a bit large I'm afraid [url="http://www.danveall.co.uk/rig1.JPG"]http://www.danveall.co.uk/rig1.JPG[/url]

    I got mine off ebay from a guy in the US. It is full of Mojo with wear and tear, but hey.. it is 18 Years old! (Interestingly I still have the magazine advert that I pulled out all thise years agho whilst I was salivating over this bass. The bass I own now was made in the same year.. and we think.. the same month as the article!!!!)

    I don't think I'll ever use it to gig with, but I do like to tinker with it. Sits next to my 'John Deacon -a-like' 67 P bass - (well.. 70's CIJ!!!)

    Joe Zawinul on BBC4

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I saw the last 20 minutes and although not my *usual* choice of listening, I found the program compelling and totally absorbing. I wish I'd seen the start as well.
    Joe strikes me as the sort of person I'd have loved to have sat down with a strong drink and listen to. Had some good stuff to tell.

    Linley's playing was very cool! It's rare for us bass players to get that kinda *EXTREME CLOSE UP* on TV! ;o) It was so cole you could see the dirt round the bridge pieces!!

    a very minor thing

    in Site News

    Posted

    [quote name='ped' post='63671' date='Sep 21 2007, 04:00 PM']Yer' jokin' aint ya?!! No idea I am afraid. I tend to use this cheeky little smiley I nicked from Dood ;0)

    ;0)

    ;0)

    or even :0)

    Cheers
    ped

    P.s phatmonkey, sort this out now or you can hand in your resignation. I expect it on my virtual desk by the morrow[/quote]


    ;o)

    Is there a bass line that you just couldnt do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Phaedrus' post='66734' date='Sep 28 2007, 09:06 AM']I wasn't offended Bottomfeed, and I'm pretty sure everyone else (and I) knows you didn't mean to offend.

    I just thought it was inappropriate - we live in different times to those of your grandmother's.

    IMO, duck's arse would indeed have been better.

    Or tighter than a fish's arse?

    Or tighter than a gnat's chuff?

    Or tighter than a Kerry OAP with his confirmation money?

    I don't think less of you nor do I judge you - I just thought it was inappropriate.

    Peace. :)
    Anyway, back OT - I struggled to play some of the simpler songs in our set-list at rehearsal last night - go figure.

    Mark[/quote]


    lol.. maybe next time I'll try to think of a funnier substitute.. I'm cool if your cool.

    Tobias Pro Bass

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Hmmm.. good question.. about 8 years ago I spent about 90 quid per pickup.. but I'm pretty sure they must be cheaper on ebay etc. There are plenty of alternatives out there too, everything from Bartolini to Seymour Duncan.. you have also the option of changing the preamp too, with an Aguilar, or maybe one of Jogn East's awesome preamps? (You can find out more in his own forum here on BC)

    Other options include going for passive pickups instead of active.. but thats purely down to taste. So far, I think I am an 'active' man!

    SOLD - Lexicon MPX G2 and MPX R1 preamp/effects processor

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Steve Lawson' post='66214' date='Sep 26 2007, 11:58 PM']I think it's the best multi-FX unit I've ever tried - the only thing on the market at the moment that I could imagine coming close is the Eventide Eclipse (the other Eventides fail for being 2U rackmounts, which is just too big for me to fly with...) - I'd quite like to have an Eclipse to run in conjuction with it... :)
    Steve
    www.stevelawson.net[/quote]

    I agree that I am mopstly put off with 2u effects units. My personal favourite is the TC Electronics GForce, that thankfully is still being made after a good few years. Much like the Eventide and Lexxie, it is an absolute monster and does require a short amount of time to familiarise yourself with even a small amount of what it is capable of.

    Tobias Pro Bass

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    For help, go to emginc.com, download the colour catalogue, as it has a page that describes the physical sizes of each pup. (there are different sorts, with different sounds)

    You will be looking at the 'Extended Range' soapbars to fit your Toby 4. I'm guessing the pickup size will be the '35' type.

    I use 40P's in my Tonbias and 45DC's in my Shuker.

    Moderation

    in Site News

    Posted

    [quote name='Toasted' post='66160' date='Sep 26 2007, 10:06 PM']This sounds like an excellent idea to me.

    I reoutinley have posts removed (at least 1 this week) that break no rules, I don't know who did it, I don't know why.

    The mods shouldn't sit behind a screen of anonymous impunity, afterall - this is advertised as community not a dictatorship.

    FAKE EDIT: let me add, the post I had removed quoted another user and had the two words: "Succinctly put" with no other content. I wonder what rule that broke? - but then I don't know who to ask because none of the mods will own up to deleting it.

    Maybe it was a "database error" like the one that deleted the BT68 account?[/quote]


    I'm not really sure what you are refering to Joe. As a moderator I hide nowhere. I think the mods in general do post a message about posts being edited. Maybe one or two got through the net? I can't really do a 'look up' for edited posts as the forum doesnt have that kind of auditing available I don't think.

    AMP SL-1 preamp. Thunderfun. SOLD

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Hey! Sadly.. and rather stupidly of me, I sold the Trace Preamp.. Guess I'll never learn!!!

    The AMP pre does look good, especially if its is essentially a TF. I have to admit, even being half tempted to looking at getting a TF.

    Or an Epifani 502.. or EBS TD650 an... EBS Classic or an... or an...

    Oh my oh my! please make the gas stop!! (Thing is i DONT even need one!!)

    Moderation

    in Site News

    Posted

    Hi ZPQ. The only thing I would maybe add to the discussion at the moment, is that having a few moderators, we all have varying views on what should and shouldn't be moderated. I wonder if that can blur the edges of what should and shouldn't be 'edited' etc.

    I tend to be as lenient (spelling) as possible, but I will ** bad language and pull up people if they are being out of order.

    If there are any specific that you would like to pull up on, I am happy to take a look at, as I'm sure the other mods are too. I think Ped has hinted that we want the place to be as chilled out as possible. I think the majority of users on the board all want the same and are able to self moderate.

    Hopefully the infrequency of 'serious' moderation is a reflection on how well we all get on here.

    I like your ideas about the for sale section.. mebbe us mods can have a chat about guidelines. (Yes, I have been guilty of too many bumps!! (and was pulled up! lol)

    Your own basslines that you think flick people's switches

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    There's some cool basslines here! nice one!

    I'm going to be a bit lazy actually and just tell you about just 2 on my Website. (Yes, I should upload something new.. sorry!)

    go here [b]http://www.danveall.co.uk/media.htm[/b]

    But I like these. The first is called [b]'I Want The World'[/b]. Pretty much the whole bass line is tapped. Especially the intro as you can hear. I think the bassline is actually more visually interesting than what you hear in the mix. The verses feature a rolling three note motif, but is tapped in octaves. (thats not an octaver, thats 6 finger tapping baybee! lol lol) (you can hear the motif briefly at the end of the intro too)
    The breakdown also features a typical Sheehan/Myung octave tapped pedal too.

    The second I'd like to share is '[b]Psycho'[/b].
    More chops than a butchers shop!! We sat there in a very 'blurred' state (lol) dropping notes off of bars and making things difficult for ourselves!

    Look out for the bass, guitars and keyboards all sweeping in unison after the keyboard solo.

    Other tracks I really like are 'No Solution' with a cool 5/4 groove that later modulates to 4/4 but still has the same groove and 'Broken Dreams' which I think has my favourite all time guitar / keyboard solo, over more time changes than I care to mention, in about 30 seconds! check it out!

    I really hope you like them!

    Widdles

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Awww I have a confession to make! My two 'widdles' that I mainly use for soundchecks are 'bullwhip' by that Vai type chap and (if I have got the right song) the B pedalled bassline in Voices by DT .. actually.. I don't think thats the right song.. I'll have to check.

    The first one is so I know what my full range sound will be like, the second is to check 'bottom end'.

    They are not flashy, but Bullwhip seems to cover a pretty wide range and has some nice warm up style stretches in. 'especially if you try to cram all 45 seconds in 30!! ;o)

    I will noodle for a bit too, playing very light and very hard so Mr engineer gets a good idea of my dynamic range and any effects / solo sounds I may use.

    bullwhip vid is on my MySpace

    Tech Soundsystems Black Cat 2x500 watt amp

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='warwickhunt' post='64133' date='Sep 22 2007, 07:06 PM']Hey Dood if you were close enough or just happened to be visiting you'd be more than welcome to blast through them (I have access to a private rehearsal space day or night). I can only begin to imagine the possibilities with both of our 6x10's and a 2x500watt output :)[/quote]


    I think you'd need to surgically remove me from one of the amps eventually! - I think I'm a bit of a distance away from you.. but yes I would LOVE to try 'em out!

    Though I have this horrible feeling it will have me panging after Tech cabs again, sir!!

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