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[quote name='dannybuoy' post='320656' date='Nov 3 2008, 07:56 AM']..... which sounds awesome on the Boss OC-2. EHX Octave Multiplexer apparently sounds very similar to the Boss.[/quote] I can hear differences between OC2 & EHX myself. They both sound synthy, but the Multiplexer has definitely got a warmer sound. Plus with the High & Low filter controls & the sub switch, which brings in a fuzzy squarewave tone, I think there's a bit more scope in sound shaping. Tracking on both are not that brilliant, but think you just have to compensate a bit in playing style.

[quote name='ahpook' post='320584' date='Nov 2 2008, 11:27 PM']i just got hold of a pearl oc-7 octaver and it sounds really good to my ears...very fast tracking.[/quote] A good find. They are a good octaver & quite rare now - definitely worth holding on to. Spotted one on Ebay over in the states only last week, seller wanted $200 BIN! Admittedly quite an optimistic price, but gives you an idea that they're not that common.

Another Wooten here I'm afraid @ 83% Never heard him before, gather he's a funkster. The rest I don't, nor would ever want to sound like! Pete Wentz 42% Jaco Pastorius 25% Micheal "Flea" Balzary 17% John Myung 0%

[quote name='molan' post='301861' date='Oct 7 2008, 11:46 PM']I can't get enough Jamerson - I've got an entire album of Motown instrumentals, not as bare as this mix but all lead vox removed & some backing vox left in to help identify parts of songs - over 120 tracks of great musicianship from the Funk Brothers [/quote] Would love to hear that Funk Brothers album of yours, is it one of your own compilation or commercially available? Here's my favourite anyway - groove personified! [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GWsJdnDEzGI"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GWsJdnDEzGI[/url] Can listen to it endlessly

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='317965' date='Oct 29 2008, 09:43 PM']Modded blazer: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1981-Ibanez-Blazer-Bass-with-Levys-heavy-duty-gigbag_W0QQitemZ280281073002QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280281073002&_trkparms=39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A10|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]here[/url][/quote] Optimistic price that. Shame it's been modded too - IMHO the original pickup on on the Blazer is a corker.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='313264' date='Oct 23 2008, 08:02 PM']Gotta be some traelling between Cardiff and Bristol going on, two adjacent major cities. Ask about.[/quote] Hi Oli, Cab still available mate? Cheers Nick

Go for it - You'd be mad not to. Will probably open a few doors as well, for the future. Good luck!

I think it's one of his own lines for the Hybrid song. I'm pretty familiar with everything Hooky's done. To my ears it's quite reminiscent of his style with late Joy Division & New Order's 1st album I love his solo on this track. Fast forward & forget, typically 'sporadic' NO performance of the song to about [b]4.25[/b], where he really goes for it.

1999 VW Passat (150k) - Pile of Japcrap & an Omnichord Probably - just about.

[quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='310542' date='Oct 20 2008, 04:00 PM']Thanks for introducing me to 'New Career in a New Town' from Low,what a great track. Being a big fan of Roxy & Japan, I can't believe it took me till 40 to discover Bowie's 'Low' album![/quote] Low's got some great tracks on the first side, I like 'Be My Wife' too. Another good one for some of Murray's tasteful basswork is 'Up the Hill Backwards', from Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps). The last album he did with Bowie, before seemingly vanishing.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='310010' date='Oct 19 2008, 08:03 PM']Gah. Bloody tell me about it. In about half an hour I'll be listing a lovely little 325 copy (g*it*r - as played by some bloke out the Beatles) for the third time. ...There is absolutely nothing in the listing text that violates their T&Cs - but when did that matter? J.[/quote] Remember my Mazeti 330, got removed twice. Absoulutely no reference to anything Rickenbacker, second time it was pulled photograph was just that of the pickup! Mr. Hall actually sent me an email, if I recall, describing my 'antics' as being 'sneaky', for using such words as Lennon,Townsend,Weller etc in the listing. Tosser. Be careful

[quote name='BassManKev' post='309973' date='Oct 19 2008, 06:52 PM']funny, him posting that question will probably result in it being pulled[/quote] I've had a Rickenfaker auction repeatedly pulled, whereby there was no mention of anything Rick related. Think they still claim copyright on headstock design etc. If Big John simply doesn't like it, they'll take it down - no messing. Hope it stays though, as I'm interested to see how much it goes for.

Very nice 80's Ibanez Roadster [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadster-Bass-Made-in-Japan-1980_W0QQitemZ260301369673QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260301369673&_trkparms=72%3A1298%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadster-Bass...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url]

[quote name='Bassassin' post='309742' date='Oct 19 2008, 11:42 AM']That's a bit of a stunner. It'll be gone in a minute. J.[/quote] Gorgeous - nice looking sunburst version of mine. A great bass. Very tempted.....

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='309687' date='Oct 19 2008, 10:21 AM']Guessing upgrading speaker is in order, reccomendations for an 18?[/quote] Hi Oli, glad it's all worked out. Why do you reckon speaker needs upgrading mate?

[quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='308794' date='Oct 17 2008, 05:43 PM']'Sound & Vision' by Bowie just came on my IPOD and it has a lovely bass line. On further investigation it turns out to be somebody called George Murray..... can't find out anything about this guy but he played on most of Bowie's 70's albums...anyone know what happended to him ?[/quote] +1! Probably in my top five too. Love his playing on 'New Career in a New Town' from Low album. Apparently Andy Rourke learnt to play copping his basslines, & Murray was also a big influence on Derek Forbes. He played on all the Bowie 'Berlin Trilogy' , & some tasty basswork of his on Iggy Pop's The Idiot album too. Been trying myself for ages to find out what became of him too. Seems to have just disappeared.

Rich bought set of Webstrings flats off me, which were surplus to requirements. Fast payment & good coms Cheers Rich & hope you like 'em. Nick

I usually hate this sort of stuff myself, but this is a quality tune. Bass sound cuts through, quite an inventive bassline too. Also, love those Ovation Magnums

[quote name='MOSCOWBASS' post='305739' date='Oct 13 2008, 07:42 PM']I was using this for lots of disco...late 70's[attachment=14728:ih_bass_crop.jpg][/quote] I love this photo. Cool looking amp, carpet, wallpaper, decor etc.....Nice!

If you fancy a non-reverse one, there is the Gould Stormbird. Also has a set-neck, & is pretty cheap. Maybe good for modding too(?) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gould-Stormbird-Bass-electric-guitar-NOT-GIBSON-FENDER_W0QQitemZ180273273186QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2384QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gould-Stormbird-Bass...4QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Review [url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Electric+Bass/product/G.+Gould/Thunderbird+Copy/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...rbird+Copy/10/1[/url]

Had a set of these Webstrings flats [url="http://webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html"]http://webstrings.com/flatwound_bass_strings.html[/url] on my Tokai P-Bass for a few weeks now. I have to say I'm impressed, especially considering their price. Was initially bit wary, after previous uninspiring experiences with budget strings..Hartke, Roberts (dead E-strings) etc. Used d'Addario & Ernie Ball, which I was quite happy with, but found .100 E-string of both 45-100 sets, too floppy. Going up to 50-105 Ernie Balls, and tension was all over the place & not comfortable (for me). Webstrings 50-110 I got have a great feel. Tone has settled down nicely fairly quickly too, unlike Chromes. Don't know who makes them, but have made in USA on packet. Anyone else tried them? Great flats - Recommended

I've got a '83 cherry flame sunburst one pickup version (RB920). They really are great basses. Hope somehow it works out for you, can totally understand your feelings.

He also uses 50-110 Elites steel rounds.