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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='694701' date='Dec 28 2009, 09:24 AM']I've seen those guitars used on a BCers signature/banner! Not sure if they are a user of said instruments or involved in some more direct way. [/quote] Yeah.... think this seller is on here (BC). Can't recall chap's name, he's Ukrainian. Noticed before that he's had some interesting guitars & basses for sale.

[quote name='BassEditor' post='694084' date='Dec 27 2009, 04:51 AM']How did he achieve his sound? Was he using a flanger or a phaser with that sienna burst P Bass?[/quote] He answers that question [url="http://afewgoodmen.myfreeforum.org/about250.html&highlight=pedal"]here[/url]

Hi, There's a few threads & posts on here about bass synths, you'd be better off having a look at those tbh. Most recent here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71591"]Bass Synths[/url] Never had an SYB-5, tried one out & decided it wasn't for me. I personally use octaver,fuzz,compressor, envelope filters to get synthy tones, but I think EHX Bass Microsynth is good for the price. Cheers

Another +1 for the Microsynth. If you can pick one up S/H for a good price, great pedal for the money. Wish I now kept mine

[quote name='Wil' post='691190' date='Dec 22 2009, 01:36 AM']I've used up to 3 fingers since I first started. For very stright grooves I tend to use 2, and throw the third in for triplets and ghost notes/muting.[/quote] Same here. Started on three myself too, but now tend to discipline myself to two fingers, using the third for pretty much same reasons as you've mentioned. Though lately, enjoying using just the index finger also.

Not strictly twins, but (not too distant) cousins! 2004 Fender CIJ '62 Reissue & '82 Tokai Hardpuncher Both with Seymours SPB-1 (Vintage) & heavy flats. Bit extravagant (to me) having both, same type of bass, but I love 'em both equally. They feel slightly different from each other; the CIJ has a shallower, more modern profile neck, whilst the Tokai has a more traditional baseball bat old school feel. Neither's a main bass, like to alternate between them.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='680398' date='Dec 10 2009, 04:30 PM']Is that a joke?[/quote] No - Toasted's correct. Properties of germanium semiconductors are suceptible to change with temperatures & can therefore alter tone.

If you're in Bristol, I'd suggest checking out Electric Ladyland in Old Market. That is, if you can physically get in the shop - literally packed with old Japcrap,vintage amps & God knows what

An old design (big enclosure) EHX Q-Tron after an old version of Octave Multiplexer. Q-Tron isn't the best EF around, but I like it & I think it has some good funky sounds for the price. It will do me, until I finally get round to building a Meatball clone, which will hopefully be over Christmas break.

One of my favourite bass vids on Youtube & showing that the Precision is as good a bass as any for slap.

[quote name='Marvin' post='679346' date='Dec 9 2009, 06:23 PM']Fantastic. I've just got to think of some questions. [/quote] Me too!

[quote name='Paul_C' post='678078' date='Dec 8 2009, 03:59 PM']they do look even better when there's more than one, that's for sure [/quote] Aaah...don't do it!! Just out of interest & possibly a daft question; why did you have so many of them?

Mr. Forbes & Brian McGee have got back together to form 'New Gold Dreamers', similar to what Bruce & Rick did with 'From the Jam'. I'm looking forward to when they do some gigs or a tour, & have cahnce to hear the old classic SM stuff played the way they should be. Love his playing on this

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='677504' date='Dec 8 2009, 08:49 AM']Whoooooah sh*t! Sorry Nick, I had no idea that was you! Any criticism of your photography, real or implied, intended or accidental, is hereby unreservedly withdrawn. [/quote] No worries mate - no harm done. I know I'm no photographer & the camera I have isn't the best in the World. Did think about taking some pics from the web & putting them up, but to be honest I sometimes feel that when sellers do that, they may actually have something to hide too. At least my bass exists, sh*te photos or otherwise! Wish I hadn't seen Paul_C's lovely photos other SBVs now, starting to regret selling this already - kind of inverse GAS(!?) Oh well....

[quote name='ahpook' post='676302' date='Dec 6 2009, 11:24 PM']quantity not quality !! i know what you mean tho - it does just make you think they're hiding something.[/quote] I have added further close up photos, hence the statement [i]"Will post more detailed photos tomorrow"[/i] Just for your information, I have nothing to hide with regards to selling this bass or indeed anything else, you can check my feedback on Ebay & [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=48098&hl=nick"]on here[/url] to back this up. Hope this helps lay any of your suspicions to rest.

[quote name='Martin E' post='674579' date='Dec 4 2009, 11:07 PM']Thanks for reporting your results Nick. I have made a replica of my 1153 cabinet in lightwight ply using the original Celestion speaker and port tubes. I am very pleased with the result - it sounds identical but only weighs 16k. I have been thinking of trying a 3015 in it myself but there are two versions. Which is the preferred model to use the 3015 or 3015LF? I don't find the tone of the 1153 lacking (well, without comparing it to anything else) but am after a little more volume from my now lightweight version. Thanks in advance[/quote] A 1153 version that's weighs only 16kg?!, now that would ease my back. Having said that, my other cab; TE 1248 (4x12) is double the weight of the 1153, so I guess in comparison it can still be considered a lightweight cab! After a fair bit of researching on here & other places, I went for the 3015 not the LF version. Reckoned it would be more suited for a cab of that volume, but there are many experts on here who know better & might say otherwise. Thought the 1153 as it was with the Celestion was good, but wanted more volume too. The Kappalite seems to do that & with more punch & clarity, can definitely hear the difference. Plus I don't seem to be driving the amp as hard as previously.

If you can use a soldering iron or learn to use one, definitely build one. It's a relatively easy & cheap project. If not, & you don't want to spend much; another fuzz though different to the WM, that's worth trying & cheap is Danelectro French Toast.

I've got an old version (big box) Octave Multiplexer. In comparison to the Boss OC-2 (which I like too), I find it warmer sounding, more synthy & tracks a bit better - great pedal.

[quote name='throwoff' post='664610' date='Nov 25 2009, 01:09 AM']I picked up a behringer bass limiter for 4 quid in a pawn shop last week and had a play with it and found that it does get my sound pretty much spot on where I want it to be but I cant gig with it, its just too flimsy I really do STOMP my stomp boxes and the plastic behringer would last all of about 5 mins (its already cracked just from jamming with it) Whats closest to the behringer I know they generally copy Boss designs but to me the Boss doesnt have the same feel (dont get me wrong its better quality) but there is something else the Behringer unit is doing[/quote] Yeah...the Behringer limiter does seem a bit delicate, not bad sounding though IMHO. Not tried them myself, but I've heard reports that GLX pedals are also Boss knock-offs. Could be worth a try(?) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASS-GUITAR-LIMITER-PEDAL-GLX-Boss-Hog-Metal-Effects_W0QQitemZ380178659803QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item588469f9db"]GLX Bass Limiter[/url]

[quote name='MSL' post='663695' date='Nov 24 2009, 01:26 PM']Hi Folks I have an Alesis SR-16 drum machine. How does it compare for ease of use against the Boss DR-3 or the Zoom MRT3/b? Mark Sorry if this is on the wrong section.[/quote] I use a Zoom MRT-3B, prior to that a Zoom 234 along with an Alesis HR-16 (which I wish I still had). I've dabbled with a SR-16, but not used it extensively. Found all of them are pretty easy & intuitive to use TBH. However prefer the sounds on the Zooms to the SR-16, but the HR-16 is still my favourite.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='662131' date='Nov 22 2009, 09:19 PM']£245 for the Yammy I lost interest at £73. [/quote] Me too @ £82

Gorgeous looking bass there. How does it play? Love some of those old junker basses that crop up, some of them can end being real gems. I've got a cheap Commodore semi from around the same period, love it - really deep resonant tone, nice neck & fun to play. Even gigged with it, though probably like yours; they love to feedback! Look after it.

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='652317' date='Nov 12 2009, 09:39 AM'] My first gigging bass amp in 79-81 was one of these matched with an ex sound system 1x18 cab Loved the sound at the time.[/quote] I had one of those too - loved it. In a moment of regrettable madness P/X'd it in for a 4x10 Session combo, which turned out to be crap. Always on the lookout for another (cheap) one.

You're bound to get the best answers on this question on [url="http://forum.onlybass.com/index.php?act=idx"]Only Bass forum[/url]. Quite a few speak English, a nice friendly forum too.