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  1. NHM
    when I was a boy I had a Hornby train set with a notched controller, at least I learned the meaning of 'crap' at an early age.
  2. NHM
    We play mainly pubs and something that hasn't been said yet (IIRC) is that it is important to get on with the punters. All our band members seem to be able to effortlessly negotiate drunks asking for songs, trying to sing into the mics, dancing/lurching into the front line or worse - without getting involved. Not something I find easy, I try to keep out of it! But having a good vibe with those that we're 'entertaining' seems pretty important to getting more bookings.
  3. NHM
    Do report back on what settings you end up with after trying things out in rehearsals. The sound I'm looking for is a very pure, even, controlled sound. I play in a blues band and my playing style is fairly gently compared with other players, using fingers or pick. I try to let the amp to the work as much as possible. I've gone to the LMB-3 after trying a range of compressors over the years, and I think this does the job of lopping spikes better than anything I've tried.
  4. NHM
    I use my LMB-3 always on, with Level at 1 o'clock, Enhance off, Ratio at noon and threshold at 10 o'clock. Just to show the wide variety of settings that people find useful. I haven't changed these settings in at least the last year.
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    Feedback for jimbobothy

    NHM replied to TDM's topic in Feedback

    Just sold Jim a pedal - what a gent to deal with.
  6. NHM
    I've got a 'big' Vong (now now) on my pedal board and it's a great bit of kit, very sensitive so you can dial in the right low frequency cut off to suit the room acoustic (that's if you've got time to fiddle around at a gig) and the top cut gets rid of all the hissy stuff squelching it down to a proper bass-sized package of thumpy sound.
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  8. NHM
    I've just ordered a Sub n up, listening to the video reviews hopefully it will give me something clean/not intrusive and sine-wave-like to boost the first harmonic.
  9. NHM
    Mr Black Octaves pedal, handmade in Portland, Oregon. In vg / as new condition. Classic one up, one down, plus source mix. With velcro on bottom, and with box, sticker & card. £55 NOW £50 + £5 postage to UK
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    Yamaha Stage Custom drums - 'Advantage Nouveau' model. This set is in very good condition, just a couple of minor marks on the bass drum (mainly on the hoop where the pedal attaches) from normal usage. Comprises: 22" bass drum 14" snare with stand 10" + 12" Toms with mounting spigot 14" Tom with stand Extras: Some spare skins An extra mounting spigot, allowing two toms to be mounted on the stand A drummer's stool, not Yamaha, with repaired seat fabric but functioning. Collection only from Faversham PRICE DROPPED TO £200, SANTA SPECIAL £150
  11. NHM
    ... and the zoom will have a basic drum machine built in to jam along to...
  12. NHM
    I'd suggest a Pacifica too, as that's the one I bought for my son and he loved it. Also a cheap multi-effects pedal like a Zoom, where you son can fiddle around to find unique sounds / loops, which he can store in the memory and begin to develop his own ideas. And this means he can practice through headphones for your sanity.
  13. NHM
    I've got the 500W version which I keep in my bag as a back up. It's not been called on for a gig, but i sometimes use it at rehearsals just to keep familiar with it. It's got a punchy feel, but one downside is the fan is very noisy.
  14. NHM
    In 'as new' condition, only used once or twice. Very stylish with wooden base and hinged clear lid. Complete with mains unit, manual and audio conversion software. £25 + £5 UK postage
  15. NHM
    A pair of top hats for a 38mm pole, vgc / as new. £6 + £4 UK postage
  16. NHM
    this sounds good and isn't too expensive. I've just bought a Mr. Black pedal. I haven't tried it with the band yet, but at home through headphones I like the sound. I'm setting it to barely hear the octave as a separate sound, just as a 'thickener' to the root.
  17. NHM
    these basses are real class, I gig mine regularly.
  18. NHM
    I had a set of Warwick Reds on a Rockbass and they sounded really good (I thought better than the black labels that I swapped them for)
  19. NHM
    I've come across the T Rex Quint which has an interesting feature, you can add in a fifth above the first octave. Might be OK if your hammering out the root but sound a bit weird if you're walking up and down? Has anyone any experience of this pedal? It does sound quite decent in the YouTube clips.
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    I'm looking for an octave up pedal, the main criteria being as natural a sound as possible, so it sounds like a boost to the first harmonic (I'm playing a P bass with flats, fingers and pick) rather than an unconnected additional sound which some of the cheaper pedals seem to be . I don't need octave down. A second octave up as well might be useful, but this isn't a deal breaker. I'm tempted by the Boss OC-5 which sounds very clean, but wonder what the alternatives might be?
  21. NHM
    good thinking!
  22. NHM
    thanks, but this is a complete pickup, whereas I'm looking for a chrome cover (and ring) to go over the stock pup, like our friend in Nova Scotia has (see above)
  23. NHM
    I've been looking for a chrome Thunderbucker cover and ring for some time for my DC Tribute but can't find a supplier in the UK. Anyone know a source?
  24. NHM
    Trying one out in a shop is a good idea. As for 'good or bad', you can assume that a Fender product will be good in terms of its build quality as it is a reputable brand, but whether you feel it is good or bad for your sound is subjective to you. What suits one person doesn't suit another person. Try out as many different pedals as you can to get a sense of how the different types vary - then you'll be able to decide what suits your needs best.
  25. NHM
    I had one for a couple of years but then moved it on. The EQ and compressor were good but I didn't use the drive, but then found I wasn't using the compressor or eq either... Can you borrow one from someone local to try out?
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