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    £75 including postage?
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    Pictures added!
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    FS: Digitech Hardwire DL-8 Delay/Looper [url="http://www.hardwirepedals.com/en/products/dl-8"]http://www.hardwirep...n/products/dl-8[/url] Delay Types[list] [*]Digital [list] [*]0.5 Seconds - 15 ms to 500 ms (milliseconds) [*]1 Second - 500 ms to 1 sec [*]2 Seconds - 1 sec to 2 sec [*]8 Seconds - 2 sec to 8 sec [/list][*]Reverse [*]Modulated - chorused delay [*]Analog - vintage bucket brigade analog delay [*]Slapback - 80 ms to 150 ms [*]LoFi - low-fidelity delay with limited bandwidth [*]Tape - classic tube tape echo [*]Loop - create infinite stereo loops up to 20 seconds [/list] Tails On/Off Switch - When on, delay tails are not cut off when bypassed Tap Tempo True Stereo I/O True Bypass circuitry preserves your tone in bypass Constant High-Voltage operation for uncompromised signal quality The pedal is as new and includes box and accessories. I have used it once for about two hours, but am hardly playing any bass at all at the moment, let alone have the need for delays and loops! £85 including postage.
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    Now reduced to [b]£225[/b]
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    [b]FS/FT: Ampeg B-410HLF[/b] This cab has been perfect for my gigging and rehearsal needs over the past few years, but as of late my band is quieting down, so it's hardly getting any use at all. I have also recently swapped my van for a car, so I don't even really have the space to transport it either. Ideally i'm looking for a sale at [s][b]£250[/b][/s][b] £225[/b], but would also consider a trade for something like a [b]2 x 12"[/b] (with cash going either way depending on the offer). As you can see from the pictures, it's in pretty good nick, a few scuffs to the tolex but nothing major. I've owned it since new in 2007 and never had any problems with it. Collection from Tetbury, Gloucestershire. I would normally offer to meet up, but as i've mentioned, i've no way of transporting it! Front: Back: Top: This is the spec as "borrowed" from the [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/b/b410hlf/index.html"]Ampeg website[/url] [b]LF Drivers:[/b] 4 x 10" Special Design Speakers [b]Voice Coil:[/b] 3" [b]Magnet Weight:[/b] 30 oz [b]HF Driver:[/b] Horn/Driver [b]Voice Coil:[/b] 1" [b]Magnet Weight:[/b] 8 oz [b]RMS Power Handling:[/b] 400-Watts [b]Frequency Response (-3dB):[/b] 50Hz-18kHz [b]Usable Low Frequency (-10dB):[/b] 40Hz [b]Crossover Frequency:[/b] 4kHz [b]Nominal Impedance:[/b] 4-Ohms [b]Sensitivity:[/b] 99dB [b]Maximum SPL:[/b] 125dB [b]Dimensions (W x H x D inches):[/b] 22.75 x 25.75 x 17.5 [b]Shipping Weight:[/b] 90 Pounds [b]Handling Weight:[/b] 80 Pounds
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    Right, got an update from our second rehearsal last night. Nailed the Billie Jean bassline, but it looks like neither our singer or keyboardist (who usually does harmonies and BVs) can really sing it properly. The guitarist and I have convinced them to give it another go next week when the full lineup will be able to rehearse as the actual music was fine. We've definitely decided to drop Valerie as it just didn't suit our singer at all. It's being replaced by Parklife which should be fun. I don't get to do the mockney spiel though Was dreading playing Sex Machine, but it turns out that it actually sounds OK and should be pretty good after a couple more runs through. Thanks for the advice on the keyboards TimR; our chap is quite a traditional (piano, hammond, rhodes) rather than synth player, so we should OK on that front. Still got to decide on how we should dress for the gig. At one point we were thinking of each of us dressing as one of the song's artists i.e. Michael Jackson on Vocals, Jimi on Guitar, Stevie on Keys, McCartney on Bass, but i'm not really sure on the etiquette of 'blacking-up' these days
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    Depends on how much space you have and what type of personality you have. The less stuff you have, the less there is to worry about. Also, as has been discussed many times on BC in relation to GAS, some BCers felt that their bass playing may have suffered as a result of having too many options or spending time looking for their next purchase rather than just practicing with what they already have. For me, I cannot stand having stuff lying around that doesn't get regular use. I hate waste to the point where I can't buy things like blu rays / DVDs as I know they're only going to be watched a couple of times; it's possibly turning into a bit of an obsession, I should probably go an see someone about it.
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    [quote name='Commando Jack' post='1358473' date='Sep 1 2011, 09:44 AM']When everything was done on tape, it was common for producers to speed up or slow down the mixed track to aquire the right feel. A small change in bpm would make the song sharp when speeded up or flat when slowed, though not enough to completely change key. Or it could have been microtuning to be in key with an ethnic instrument not tuned to 440 Hz.[/quote] Thank you! That does make sense. It's a right PITA trying to play along to it though; at one point I was considering trying to tune down a quarter tone, but that's just getting ridiculous.
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    [quote name='notable9' post='1357791' date='Aug 31 2011, 06:04 PM']Root, root and root,..if all else fails know where your root notes are at all times and make sure you know where the key changes are. Dont worry about making it sound clever just keep it simple and solid. Though any recognisable bass runs may need to be mastered from the get go....audiences are'nt that sophisticated but they will notice if something major is missing. Some nice stuff on the list. Impossible to go through them all but for eg if your trying to play Billie Jean like the record be sure to keep that repetative line even tempoed and precise, the band will love you for it.[/quote] Yeah, simple and solid is what i'm going for. Tracks like Billie Jean and Twist and Shout are really helping me build my stamina back up as I haven't been playing bass as much as I used to.
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    So it turns out that for a first attempt it all well pretty well afterall! Played through the first five songs on the list as our keyboard player (he used to be a drummer) is playing drums on those ones, then we're meeting up next week with a friend who is going to play drums on the rest of the tracks, allowing our keyboard player to return to his rightful place to add the funk to Superstition and Sex Machine among others. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1357782' date='Aug 31 2011, 05:53 PM']Usual fair for these situations will be your the only one thats listened to the tracks never mind learnt them, I wont be surprised if you come back and tell us you were the only one who had a clue [/quote] Well, guitarist and vocalist weren't too badly prepared considering they've been on holiday for the last week, and the keyboard player practiced drums on a pizza box on the drive to rehearsal . I was definitely the most clued up about the tracks, after about half an hour, our singer actually said "Thank god you've put the work in, you're really holding us together".
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    [quote name='lojo' post='1357757' date='Aug 31 2011, 05:33 PM']If the singer cant sing certain song in the right key or one just doesn't work due to instruments at hand, lack of frills, strings or bvs on record etc, dont be scared to alter it or drop it, but make sure they all work[/quote] Yeah, we had to drop 'Are you gonna be my girl'; it just wasn't right for our singer. We've now replaced it with 'Hard Day's Night' as it is easy to play and probably more recognisable for the audience.
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1357601' date='Aug 31 2011, 02:55 PM']Be careful ... parties produce drunks, and drunks have very little sense of humour. Some guys I know were playing a pub in Kingston last year (I was there for their gig) when a drunk in the audience started calling for [i]Smoke On The Water[/i]. It wasn't in their set, and they had no intention of playing it, but they all knew the riff (strangely enough) so they played a couple of bars for a joke, then stopped and went on with their set. The drunk wasn't happy and called for it again after the next song, and the next. So they played a few bars, just for a laugh. Only the drunk wasn't laughing. It ended with the vocalist nose-to-nose with the drunk for a real face-off, and the situation suddenly defused and went away, but it could just as easily have ended with a glassing.[/quote] I'm hoping due to it being family and friends that sort of situation shouldn't arise. Advice duly noted though; we definitely wouldn't be able to play it the whole way through to an acceptible standard.
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    [quote name='steve-bbb' post='1357588' date='Aug 31 2011, 02:40 PM']... if he does you could always deflate him with some carefully placed and skillfully executed "walking octave disco giant steps" [/quote] We've been toying with the idea of playing the first few bars of Stairway every three songs but never actually playing it.
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    [quote name='Stingray5' post='1357466' date='Aug 31 2011, 01:13 PM']It's your guitarist's girlfriend's mum's 50th birthday party - so don't sweat the small stuff! Seriously though, if you don't happen to play everything note-perfect, don't worry too much about it. I don't suppose Auntie Vera is going to chastise you for missing this or that note in the second verse of whatever song it was... Bottom line is: have fun and kick ass![/quote] [quote name='derrenleepoole']Just play for the music, and not the ego. It doesn't matter if it's a faithful rendition of said tune, as long as it's played well and played with conviction. I think people will be more understanding of a band that does a job well, but in their own way, rather than one that does it badly and tries to be too much like the original. If people want the original, let them go home and put the record on wink.gif[/quote] Thanks, guess it is important to keep a sense of perspective. I think we just all want to do a good job really. It should be beneficial for us as a band to play a little out of our comfort zones.
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    [quote name='Truckstop' post='1357425' date='Aug 31 2011, 12:45 PM']More structure advice from me! Write down exactly how the song goes because so many times you'll be rehearsing a song and then you'll all forget what happens after the second chorus for example. Either have a CD player handy or well written notes! "No, hang on, innit the solo now?" "I think it was the verse riff for a bit, then the middle 8" "No, we play the chorus twice, but with a ring out at the end" ALL "and THEN the solo!" and so on and so forth Truckstop[/quote] Yeah, I always find that I can play more confidently if I know what's coming next (that's not supposed to sound sarcastic ) I have them all on my phone, which we can plug into the p.a. I'm thinking a flip chart might come in useful though!
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    Personally, I wouldn't touch the paintwork on my bass, mainly due to fear of properly screwing it up. However, I think a change from the factory finish can be a very good thing; you have something truly custom/unique, but i'd leave it to someone who knows what they're doing. Actually thinking about it, if I had the space / tools / time, I might have a go with a cheap bass.
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    [quote name='Johnston' post='1357356' date='Aug 31 2011, 11:58 AM']Has anyone said whether they will be faithful renditions of the originals? Or with your own slant on them? No point learning note for note if the guitarist says "Oh by the way......"[/quote] Yeah, it's going to be interesting tonight when we get round to the Foxey Lady solo...
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    [quote name='glitterskinjim' post='1357346' date='Aug 31 2011, 11:53 AM']also that set seams like a very varied set so could be quite a stretch for your singer! be prepared to change the key that your playing in to suit.[/quote] We had a quick acoustic run through before we all went off to learn the tracks. It looks like we'll be playing all of them in original key except for 'Three little birds', which we need to drop down half a step. EDIT: On a separate note, does anyone know what is going on with the original version of 'Three little birds'; it sounds like it's between keys
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    [quote name=''ROConnell'']Try and find some live versions on Youtube. Chances are they'll be a bit faster than the recorded version, as you'll never get the tempo spot on and most likely your band will be playing it faster. So find some live versions and try to play to that, it helps me.[/quote] [quote name='glitterskinjim' post='1357346' date='Aug 31 2011, 11:53 AM']If doing straight covers then learn them at home along to the cd. than at practice have a listen through as a band so you're all on the same page as to structure etc then have a go![/quote] Thanks guys. I think the plan is to learn them straight, then 'adapt' them to our style so they are still recognisable without making it really hard work for us. [quote name='glitterskinjim' post='1357346' date='Aug 31 2011, 11:53 AM']be prepared to "fudge" the songs a little to help with the flow depending on the make up of the band (replacing keys sections with guitars etc)[/quote] Luckily we have a dedicated keys player who comes with Hammond, Rhodes and synth accessories!
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    Hello! So it turns out that my guitarist has signed us up to play a set of covers at his girlfriend's mum's 50th birthday party in about three weeks time. The main problem with this is that we've been a shoegaze/post-rock originals band for the past six years and have never played any covers (well we did play Just by Radiohead once, but that's it!). We have decided a set of twelve songs, comprising a mixture of new(ish) and old(ish) songs: Last nite - The Strokes Foxey Lady - Jimi Hendrix Sittin’ on the dock of the bay - Otis Redding Are you gonna be my girl - Jet Twist and shout - The Beatles Mustang Sally - The Commitments Three little birds - Bob Marley Valerie - Amy Winehouse Sex machine - James Brown Superstition - Stevie Wonder Billy Jean - MJ Hush - Kula Shaker First full band rehearsal is tonight I've learned the basslines for the songs and have played along a few times with the original tracks at home, but I was wondering if any of you seasoned covers players have any useful tips or advice for general preparation and rehearsal? Any help would be much appreciated!
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    Gravity picks too! Thanks Mel!
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    I'll take three please (blue, green and transparent).
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    It's a simple but very effective piece of kit!
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    Starting a feedback thread for jet1968 John bought my '57 Precision RI on Saturday. Great communication and a pleasure to deal with. Hope you enjoy the bass!
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    Jon bought my Boss TU2 tuner. He is a top bloke to deal with; prompt payment and great communication. He enjoys eating hats.
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