Richard R
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At our church the church is buying the IEM amps, and then people use what they want in their ears. But it isn’t mandatory, and a lot of the vocalists prefer a wedge monitor.
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But presumably custom moulded buds only fit certain drivers? The KZ-ZS10 is good enough as a driver for £40, what price a custom bud and would it fit?
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Re-fret for an early '70s Rickenbacker
Richard R replied to Richard R's topic in Repairs and Technical
Thanks everyone- and @Madein1962 for the Ric-specifics. Given that the bass isn't getting a lot of use at the moment, and it still plays very nicely, I think the best plan is leave things as they are, but to get at least a couple of luthiers to look at it and scope them out regarding their expertise. If they can do the work properly then get them to provide an estimate for future reference. -
Just seen that the KZ ZS10 Pros are now down to £37 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Linsoul-KZ-ZS10-Earphones-Detachable-Black/dp/B09DK2N5G3?th=1 I
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I recommended the KZ ZS10s to my lad who plays bass, again based on this forum, he really likes them. I have a problem with ear buds that go into the ear canal, in that I just find them uncomfortable. Ear buds that sit in the ear (but don't push in) don't have enough bass response in my experience, so I gave up. - which isn't great as we have no bass amp or foldback anymore! Last week played with over-ear headphones and just hung one on the right ear. That was the best so far, as it didn't need much volume for me to hear me, and reinforce the vocal lead and keyboard. I I'm told custom-fit moulds are much more comfortable, as they are just a close fit rather than relying on compression, but that's an expensive gamble.
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That's a lovely thing, a piece of history and a very fair price. Sadly out of my reach, but very desirable. Have a bump up the thread, and GLWTS. -
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That explains something I have always struggled with. When it says Cm, I can play a C but never find an m.
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@Minininjarob All the above probably sounds like a bunch of grumpy guys trying to put a downer on your playing. We're not - honest! I love fancy playing, jazz chops, stopped notes and all sorts of stuff I can barely play. Sometimes it's cool to drop fills into songs and it really enhances them, sometimes it's a distraction, or the mood's not right. It can take a while to figure out how a band works and where your playing fits in. Of course, you might be in a church where this sort of stuff is the regular diet (not the tapping, the gospel). Even then, notice that most of what Scott plays during the song is on the beat 😉 Do let us know how you get on on Sunday.
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My advice, for what it's worth, keep it simple. Aim to be in time with the drummer, and if that means just roots and the occasional third/fifth fill then that's cool. Church music is mainly to accompany singing, and the bass supports the band. IEMs are weird, playing in front of people is nerve-wracking, playing in church is fab. So keep it simple and in-time and enjoy it.
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Sadly we didn't do it quite like that. We did the trad words, slightly modified to fit the 4/4 rhythm. Actually it went down very well, apart from 2 bars where I screwed up. Ho hum. 02 Be Thou My vision.mp3
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I see you pinched the drummer's seat. Very comfy 😊
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Welcome aboard! Nice Stingray 👍
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Blimey! It MUST be hard to do!
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Going out with style!
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Re-fret for an early '70s Rickenbacker
Richard R replied to Richard R's topic in Repairs and Technical
Yes, and I suspect Noiseworks' standard list price wouldn't cover this one. The question is more about should it be done? -
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Re-fret for an early '70s Rickenbacker
Richard R replied to Richard R's topic in Repairs and Technical
Bloody predictive text!!!! -
A friend of mine owns an early '70s 4000s Rickenbacker which apart from being the best Ric I have ever played, and being worth more than a few bob, is of significant sentimental value to her. She was recently advised at a local guitar shop that it needed a re-fret, and was quoted I think £400. Now I wouldn't trust that particular shop with a vintage guitar, but before I suggest elsewhere I thought I would ask here on the pros and cons of even doing the work. As you can see, the frets are indeed very worn - should they be replaced? Noiseworks in Coventry, who do all the Bass Direct setup have a re-fret price listed around £200, and I think I would trust them more than the other place.
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3/3 was a typo! I quite often download the sheet music for songs as well as the chord charts so I can get the timing right. Usually it's just the chord charts aren't accurate, not that the time sig is odd.
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This has got me thinking, could one write a song where the time signatures were different per verse, and reflected the theological subject of that verse? 1/1 - one God 2/4 - a march to victory 3/4 - the Trinity (not 3/3) as I had typed 4/4 - the gospel writers 5/4- five gifts in Ephesians 6/8 - six days to create the world 7/8 - the Sabath, or holiness 9/8 - apocalypse (with a nod to Genesis fans) Of course even if one could do this, I don't necessarily think one should...
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That looks great! The thinnest of black plastic veneer on the headstock would complete the look. I confidently expect it to sound good too 👍
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I have a nightmare song as the first one for Sunday - Rend Collective's "You are my vision". This is a bastardised version of "Be thou my vision", and it's in 4/4. After 50+ years of singing this as a hymn in 3/4 it is doing my nut! Basically I'm OK provided I don't listen to the words - as soon as I do that I start playing waltz time... We're also doing "How deep the fathers love", by Stuart Townend. That's in 5/4 except for a few bars in 3/4, and is trivial by comparison. Fortunately we have a fab drummer! 😄
