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    Boss SY-1

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    On 04/10/2019 at 15:48, Woodinblack said:

    I have a 12 step as well and use it at every gig, but it isn't the same at all.

    Funny I do that song and don't use the 12 step on it. Probably a bit too much dancing.

    Thats interesting, I was thinking that would be one of the easier, more effective ones to use it with E, D, A....
    Sort of 0:37 on this...

     

    I'd be interested to hear/see anything you have using the 12 step though, if possible.
     

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    Boss SY-1

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    6 minutes ago, krispn said:

    Would a 12 step involve tap dancing? :)

    I'm in a position where my band might benefit from a little more oomph on certain tracks but it's not essential. To be able to add a pad or something a bit more atmospheric on some intro parts but also have a bit more going on as in a synthy sort of sound could work but I've kinda adopted the bass to play parts which work for our set up.

    I'm just interested to learn how folks would use this pedal in a similar set up to mine not create soundscapes and textures like so many examples I've heard of bass synth stuff. @Al Krow has linked footage to his band and I'm confident that there are enough similarities to the type of songs/audiences we play to. Asking him for examples was to see how he might integrate the pedal as I'm aware he's doesn't normally use any effects in his live bands. I'm just using some comp and drive in mine.

     

    haaa - yes, I'm saying all that, 'just' get one of these having never actually tried one.
    How hard can it be........???
    Billy can do it...
     





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    Boss SY-1

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    On 30/09/2019 at 00:46, krispn said:

    Well I can imagine the bass settings would be more useful than say 11 bell variations for a Bruno Mars track  😀

    I listed some artists a few posts back but approximations of songs you’re playing just now and how it might work would be handy. The to do list for me includes Killers - Human or some other track which he’s still not sure of yet, Depeche Mode - Just Can’t Get Enough, Human League - Don’t You Want Me, Old Town Road and we do versions of Wake Me Up and Umbrella already. 

     You get the idea plus you’ll have an idea of what you think would work in your band that likely wouldn’t be a million miles off what we do.

    If we’re doing four or five songs where it might enhance the bass part I’d be up for trying one or the C4. 

    Would you be better off with a 12 Step?
    It sounds like you're in a similar postion to me, I need something to 'fill' in the sound for a 4 piece indie/pop band - and just looking to funding a 12 Step.
    So on things like  Simple Minds - Don't You Forget About Me, Kim Wilde - Kids In America, Erasure - Respect, I'm thinking a 12 Step would be ideal just to add synth chords underneath guitar, bass and vocals.
    Or is this somewhat of a tangent?

    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    Posted · Edited by Fastra

    On 26/04/2019 at 11:13, Soledad said:

    re the OP, I got the RS212 from Andertons very recently - really excellent at £299. The 115 is also on deal 349 down from 596. Sadly for me, the 210 remains full price at £499. Seriously good Emminence cabs I reckon, and at close to half price an absolute bargain. Don't know why they are so heavily discounted, maybe about to be changed but who cares.

     

    Yep - loving mine.
    Stuck some rubber feet on (although re-done since these pics as the 'instant grab' glue wasn't really that instant 3 hours before I loaded up the car, ended up sliding about everywhere making a right mess and I had to scrape it all off the next day...
    :D

     

    Bit of a balancing act, but it works...!
    Don't want to lie it flat because I want the visuals.
    :D

     

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    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    Posted · Edited by Fastra

    Yeah they're good but the last 5 venues I've been to have had stairs...!
    :(
    How do the cabs feel when stood on top of each other, I'm sure they're fine, but when mine was on top of my similar finish GK 410 it felt a bit 'slippy'.
    It never moved through 3 hours of playing but if it was knocked slightly then I'm sure it would - probably doesn't help that it's not really the right shape to be standing on the GK. I think the rubber blocks will add a bit of stabililty and grip.
    I'll post some pics next week to show what I mean. :)

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    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    Posted · Edited by Fastra

    5 minutes ago, kevin_lindsay said:

    I bought two of the RS212 cabs at the sale price - mega sounding units! 

    I fitted four adhesive foam squares to act as feet. I also got a couple of custom made covers to protect the finish. 

     

     

    I'm very impressed by them, heavier than I imagined but still perfectly acceptable.
    Got a Hotcovers cover for it too and that is superb!!

    Defo needs feet, I did get some of the stick on rubber affairs (20mm sqaure ish) but they got knocked off as soon as I put it in the car (as someone pointed out earlier in thread..!:D), so I've got some off these coming now and I'll use some stronger glue - don't really want to screw into the cab with anything more permanent though.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KPG1CWY/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_3

     

    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    8 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

    Well considering the huge saving you made on the cab, why not. if you ever sell it you will probably make your money back at least.

    I just went to get a RS112 and they are all gone. Bugger!!!.

    Ohh FFS - thats a bloody shame! :(
    Keep trying it though - a few may come back in to stock if people cancel orders.
    They've got plenty off 115's though.
    Down to only 2 212's now - there were 10 when I ordered mine.

    And thats a good point, about selling it, there's one on eBay now for £350 (used), so yes I don't think I've lost anything.
    Plus we never really own this stuff anyway, just renting it off each other...!
    :D
     

    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    haaa - yes, me too - I'm embarrassed by the number of battle scars my car has arround doors and hatches due to 'cack-handed' manipulation of cabs early in the morning after gigs.
    :(
    But they're inexpensive - I might splash out further and buy both versions!
    Mr Bloody Extravagant me you know...!
    :D

     

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    Is this a bit of a bargain..?

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    Posted · Edited by Fastra

    38 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

    I feel it does need feet. As you say, for uneven floors it adds a bit of stability, and also keeps the bottom from getting scratched and dirty. I went for those feet as they are low profile and have a nice amount of grip.

    Yep, even for lugging it in and out of the car onto pavements I'd say feet are a must.

    In fact I think I'm preferring these, with more ground clearance...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adhesive-Polyurethane-Bumper-Bumpons-20-6mm/dp/B00EY6ICSS/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_3/259-3569170-9034232?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00EY6ICSS&pd_rd_r=6c88a324-56c9-11e9-aa0f-87b717443da8&pd_rd_w=TLuqp&pd_rd_wg=67aLX&pf_rd_p=07e3e597-b71b-4701-a3fd-d79c50f48406&pf_rd_r=AW8MH95Y2AFRDB2F4XMD&psc=1&refRID=AW8MH95Y2AFRDB2F4XMD

     

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