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IMO if something doesn't sound bad, it must be sounding OK. There have been a lot of threads on the pros and cons of mixing cabs and the bottom line in all those discussions is, if it sounds good then it is good. I'd gig this combination until you can make a decision one way or the other.
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I carry and transport all my gear so the soft Roqsolid covers are good enough for me. IMO the Barefaced covers are probably better but that's what you pay extra for.
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Well here is a guitarist putting us to shame
chris_b replied to bassbora's topic in General Discussion
You're judging them totally out of context. Cream and the Jeff Beck Group started Rock. Hey, no surprise it didn't sound like Rock when they did it, but Deep Purple and Led Zepplin stood on their shoulders as have all subsequent generations. No Jeff Beck, no shredding. You don't have to like what has gone before but you should understand where the pieces drop into place. -
Well here is a guitarist putting us to shame
chris_b replied to bassbora's topic in General Discussion
I think Bill Wyman took the pragmatic approach. Obviously Keith Richards never played any bass parts that Bill couldn't handle, as he toured all those songs for years, but how was Bill going to win a "discussion" about egos, pride and bass lines with Keith Richards? I think Bill understood the futility of any such conversation and just stayed in the background, collecting the cheques. -
Beautiful player. Very melodic and interesting lines.
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Warwick to become 'Exclusive Licensee' to Sadowsky!
chris_b replied to warwickhunt's topic in Bass Guitars
How can we generate so many comments about a logo on a prototype. So the Sadowsky name is missing. That's what prototypes do. On the other hand, that's why prototypes are usually kept behind closed doors and products and companies are launched when all that stuff is complete. If the Metro Express sounds better than the 800 euro competition than it should be a success in that market. But marketing department wisdom seems to indicate that budget lines work better when placed in their own companies. My experience is that the Japanese Metro line actually does compete with the NYC basses. Of course there are many differences but with the same pickups and preamp the Metro competes strongly for sound and tone. I have played an NYC which, surprisingly, did not sound as good as my Metro. I can't help thinking that Pete Stephens got it right when he backed out of the deal to sell Wal to another company, and "gave" it to Paul Herman. We'll have to see what Warwick make of their Sadowsky lines. These changes can go well or not, we'll have to see. For me, while I was interested in the Japanese Metro Express, but without Sadowsky hardware and electrics, I won't be taking an interest in the Chinese version, at any price. -
Yamaha warns not to climb in musical instrument cases
chris_b replied to Platypus's topic in General Discussion
Just before assembly, we used to put drawing pins in the felt of the hammers in our school piano. The music teacher would play 4 bars at the start of the hymn sounding like she was in a honky tonk bar. -
Warwick to become 'Exclusive Licensee' to Sadowsky!
chris_b replied to warwickhunt's topic in Bass Guitars
These could easily be fantastic basses but to my mind they are Warwick's. I know that's exactly what Roger Sadowsky is trying to avoid with his video, but there you go. -
Warwick to become 'Exclusive Licensee' to Sadowsky!
chris_b replied to warwickhunt's topic in Bass Guitars
Which Nordstrands did you install? -
In the 80's I was working to develop a new computer system for a major UK credit bank. When specifying the requirements the user department's senior manager asked what we should do about Mr xxxxx. We said, "Pardon?" Apparently every couple of months Mr xxxxx turned up with a large suitcase full of cash, which the manager accepted and fed into the old computer system. How could they input the cash in the new system? They couldn't see the problem, even after we had explained that this was totally illegal!!
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Why does your Ashdown amp need "some warmth"?
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. . . . . . . . then, it's fine. Tell your mate to get his own bass and you just carry on playing yours how you like it.
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I can't get there. I've got tickets for Keb Mo on that night!!
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Click on the gig for best price tickets. £18.50 plus booking fees at the Electric Ballroom Camden, London. Damn, can't go I'm off to see Keb Mo that night!!!!
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Barefaced 2Ten 12 ohm or 4 ohm - how noticable does it sound?
chris_b replied to sbrag's topic in Amps and Cabs
The price and the kit existed before the switch came fitted as standard. -
Help needed - HIgh power full range (good bass response) 6" & 8" drivers
chris_b replied to Woodwind's topic in Amps and Cabs
Most small drivers will come in heavy cabs. Small drivers won't have the full low end response you are asking for, unless you use lots of them. You can do better than that. IMO if weight has become an overriding concern and you still want great tone and useable volume, I'd suggest 1 or 2 Barefaced cabs. A Super Compact is 21lbs (9.5kg) and a One10 is about 15lbs (6.8kg). That's what I use with my Aguilar amps. -
. . . . . and no BIllie Jean ~ Michael Jackson Walk This Way ~ Aerosmith All Or Nothing ~ The Small Faces The Joker ~ Steve Miller I Want To Break Free ~ Queen
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It is. It doesn't have to be "special" just good at a good price and if someone likes it, that's all it needs.
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This still makes me smile. . . . from ear to ear.
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Bill Black is playing slap double bass on the original.
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I believe Klaus Voorman played on a lot of Lennon's records at that time.
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Nice version. A good one to start with I think! Thanks for that.
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Now OBBM is out of the picture I'd make my own.
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Barefaced 2Ten 12 ohm or 4 ohm - how noticable does it sound?
chris_b replied to sbrag's topic in Amps and Cabs
The best advice is to call Barefaced and ask them this question. In practical terms I would think of a 12 ohm cab as an 8 ohm cab. I would expect a 12 ohm cab and an 8 ohm cab to be indistinguishable when running an amp at sensible settings, ie not flat out. With a 500 watt amp, for instance, you'll be able to make either cab sound as loud as the other by adjusting the master volume settings. Barefaced used to supply the switch for a DIY upgrade. Not sure if they still do that.