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  1. LewisK1975
    Yep - He has a very light touch, which combined with heavy (55-110) Flatwounds, set with very low action is how he gets his signature 'clank'. It's why most guys trying to emulate him can't do it (or certainly can't do it for very long), they end up digging harder and tiring quickly, and they need to do the opposite. Of course it also depends on the individual setup etc, if your action's too high and you start tickling the strings, you ain't gonna clip the frets for the all-important clank! Also helps that he is able to put brand new flatwounds on for every gig...
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    I may be wrong but I think that's had a pickup change too? IIRC, they had pickups with large pole pieces, like modern day Duncan QP's.... EDIT: I've owned 3 of these, was a while ago mind you....
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    Not a support band really as it was a co-headline - but I went to Limp Bizkit and Korn on Sunday in Cardiff Motorpoint. Seen LB a few times before and they've always been brilliant. LB were on first and their sound was absolutely shocking, Kick drum was huge and boomy, Barely audible guitar, no bass at all and the vocals were OK(ish). I also thought their setlist was very hit and miss, they had 70mins, and with that they ought to have been able to treat us to a string of belters, but instead we were treated to a sprinkling of the good stuff along with long interludes between songs and random DJ sections. Gutted ain't the word. Didn't even stay for Korn (wasn't planning to anyway but I was in a good mood before, so thought 'you never know').
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    [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1482314808' post='3199406'] Keep at it. Phantom is the one I've never gotten right. There's one bit about half way through which I simply can not do. I know the notes. I know the order. I know the speed. Can't get all 3 together though Comes in at 3:37 on this version [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-K36JrFRdc"]https://www.youtube....h?v=n-K36JrFRdc[/url] [/quote] That's the bit that always gets me as well!
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    My latest acquisition, the Roadworn Jazz, was kind of a xmas present, so, Yes I guess!
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    Very Nice! Good work!
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    There's a LOT of room on that scratchplate! It's 'kin huge!
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    Yep - It sits in that song really well, excellent stuff. I know Warwicks aren't for me, but you're right, in the right players hands, and in the right song, they sound great.
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    Green Day - Green Day
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    Bad Company - Bad Company
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    Public image Ltd - The public image
  12. LewisK1975
    Does R.E.M's album 'Eponymous' count?
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    Wow just had a look at the squier on Thomann, thats a fine looking Bass! Good choice!
  14. LewisK1975
    I've got 2 of them - one bought 'B' stock from Thomann same as you. One bought s/h on here. Both have the same knob resistance. I agree there's not a huge amount of resistance when turning the knob, but as it's only a single knob on there it's easy to remember where it should be set, so I don't worry too much about it staying put in transit (it does move when it's in the pedaltrain soft case). As others have said, if you're not happy, you should return.
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    [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1481795126' post='3195145'] Don't do it! Bloody awful things... Took 4 EBs for me to realise it [/quote] You could be right.......Still, I've got too many Jazz Basses at the moment and one's going to have to go at some point. Would I consider a trade offer for a nice Ray, probably Ha!
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    Needs a good setup too, seen the string action?
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    Yep - Stingrays for me. Up til the last couple of years, I'd primarily played with a pick, and they never seemed to really work for me. Tried 3 of them. Now I play almost exclusively with fingers, and really think I should give them another go...
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    I'm not a Fuzz fan really, but I couldn't help notice how the EBS Fuzzmo pedal has been dramatically reduced in price in a few places... https://www.amazon.co.uk/EBS-FuzzMo-High-Distortion-Pedal/dp/B00GMY1RR8
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    Hey Steve, welcome from another South Wales inhabitant... Like Funkshui says above, stay away from the marketplace on here if you want to stay sane!
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    [quote name='Daveyboyrooster' timestamp='1481552468' post='3193190'] Sold Lewis my Fender Road Worn Jazz bass and the whole transaction was carried out smoothly and in a timely manner. Communication was prompt and respectful throughout. Cannot recommend Lewis highly enough. Enjoy the bass my friend and I hope to deal with you again in the future. [/quote] Cheers Dave! The pleasure was all mine!
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    My alignment OCD only kicks in if the strings aren't equidistant and centered on the neck. Pole piece alignment doesn't bother me unless it adversely affects the individual string volumes...YMMV!
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    They do show up on Ebay periodically. Pedaltrain don't sell the cases (hard or soft) separately so you won't find them in any shops..
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    I've been using the TC spectracomp for some time now. Only use it on the standard 'out of the box' setting and I'm finding it really very good indeed. Anything up to midday gives you mild compression with some fattening of the sound and going past midday gets you more into the 'limiting' side of things. Of course it's all pretty subjective, as every compressor will react differently depending on the player. But certainly, the toneprint editor for the TC means you can pretty much alter ANY parameter, so technically, you should be able to get something out of it that suits you..
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    I'd say Yes, this is on their FAQ's: [url="http://www.markbass.it/support.php#panel6"]Can I use my Markbass amp in countries with different voltages?[/url] [color=#333333][font=Oswald, sans-serif][size=4]No! Your amp/combo was manufactured to be sold and used in the country of purchase, and is factory preset to that country's voltage. If you use it in a country with a different voltage without using a power converter, it will not work and may be seriously damaged.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=Oswald, sans-serif][size=4][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]So the voltage would be the same, maybe ask MarkBass themselves via email? I don't know what their response time is like, mind you.[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color]
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    [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1481298714' post='3191360'] Played mine last nigth and I'm getting a bit of choking/dead spot on the G fret 4. Going to tweek the setup and change the strings this weekend [/quote] How did you get on?
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