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[quote name='casapete' post='1016077' date='Nov 8 2010, 10:01 AM']To me it sounded like EC was hitting the open top string, which was clashing a bit somewhere. Song is in A, he was capoed on 2nd fret and playing in open G, which meant the dodgy open string was a 6th (F#) which was interfering with the 7th feel of the song somewhat? And also the raised 6th (F) appearing in the riff didn't help either? ( Cluster of F/F#/G's etc.) This is not apparent in the studio recording. Or am I just talking bol*ocks ? (again...!!) Nice Les Paul though![/quote] Your explanation may well fit but it could be as simple as his capo knocking the tuning of his guitar all to c0ck... explaining the look on the various band members faces!

Learning the 'CoF' means that you can easier transpose songs to different keys and when learning new material (covers) or writing new songs (assuming you want to retain a traditional melodic Western Hemisphere feel), you can quicker establish the chord sequence/structures.

If it sounds OK... it is OK! The separate inputs are there to help if you have a very hot output but as most amps (maybe not the LH500 IIRC) have an input gain then the separate inputs are almost a gimmick. I always try the passive and active to see what's what but I invariably end up using the passive input on most amps with the gain set accordingly.

If it sounds OK... it is OK! The separate inputs are there to help if you have a very hot output but as most amps (maybe not the LH500 IIRC) have an input gain then the separate inputs are almost a gimmick. I always try the passive and active to see what's what but I invariably end up using the passive input on most amps with the gain set accordingly.

You may well have found an old thread where I was trialling/using Peavey Hi-Sys cab(s) for rehearsals, mainly because the used value was so stupid that it made more sense to keep them. I have to confess that those particular cabs, loaded with 350w BW drivers were excellent... and I use the term excellent even though I own Aguilar and have owned a multitude of other expensive cabs. The only down side (which conversely is probably also the upside as to why they work well) is that they are physically largish cabs, and if I'm nit-picking you also can't moderate the horn though that is pretty smooth and you don't notice it. If you were trying to find a solidly built 1x15 cab with a bomb-proof quality driver that could stand up to years of abuse you'd struggle to find something for say £50. Yet that's what you can pick the Peavey's up for, I couldn't even get £80 for my pair hence I kept them till a local DJ got wind I had a pair and offered me £150... result.

Driver/cab specs are so often misguided/misquoted that I tend to take no notice of any of them; saying that I'd not blind buy just any old cab. If you break down the specs on just about any driver/cab you'll find that very little adds up. Though I've no experience with the new SL cabs from Aguilar, I do have a pair of the DB12 cabs and despite the fact that I'm sure that you could pull the design and/or spec apart and show that they are only rated at 100w and their limits can be met way before the quoted specs; they work for me, in my band setting, with my amp and cab, played with my fingers, listened to with my ears... ultimately that is all that matters!

[quote name='MajorDude' post='1014048' date='Nov 6 2010, 10:26 AM']Popular working band URGENTLY require a professional standard, grooving bass player with the ability to sing close harmonies. The band covers many genres and so needs a versatile player with ability, knowledge and background experience that allows him/her to switch effortlessly between a variety of playing styles....definitely not a plectrum rock gig All work is paid, gig venues are varied - mostly in the North East but some travelling required. Obviously own transport and pro equipment are essential here. Please get in touch asap with contact details for more info[/quote] Can you send me more details please!

[quote name='danhkr' post='1013402' date='Nov 5 2010, 03:21 PM']Don't get it. If he didn't want to sell at that price why accept your offer?[/quote] Tell me about it! Though it really bugged me initially, I've realised that some people just don't care and me getting wound up about it wasn't going to get me the bass or make him feel any worse, so I simply left negative feedback and moved on.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1012714' date='Nov 4 2010, 10:57 PM']i cant get my head around why Sadowsky is charging the same as an NYC but its made in Japan..??[/quote] Hmmmm... coz it's a Sadowsky!

A quote from RS himself "The Sadowsky TYO line is for sales only within Japan."!

Yep, defo one of my 'WANT' basses but I can't justify a new one just in case I don't get on with it. Just as a matter of interest... do you know what it weighs (actual weight, not Dingwall stated)?

[quote name='lanark' post='1010498' date='Nov 3 2010, 10:41 AM']I don't understand the "hate" for Later on here.[/quote] I genuinely "like" watching 'Later...'! That is not a p*ss take, I genuinely do; it might have atrocious sound at times (especially at the start of the show while the work experience lad sorts the sound out) and some of the bands you do have to wonder about but I'm not knocking the show... just thought it worth a mention. I personally wondered if Dave Bronze had a pained expression and was sticking to a single note because he was wondering if EC's capo had knocked him out of tune!

[quote name='Big Muff' post='1010386' date='Nov 3 2010, 09:14 AM']... but the Superfly head is making a weird whirring sound like an old kettle. Must be a dodgy fan or something.[/quote] Nope, not a dodgy fan. I'm afraid it is a known fault with some of the Superfly heads. If you do a Google or maybe even BC search you may pull up various stories but can't remember for the life of me if it is even fixable!

[quote name='gafbass02' post='1010132' date='Nov 2 2010, 10:37 PM']Thought the same thing, it sounded all wrong. Horrible guitar sound too. (was that Dave Bronze on bass?) they all looked very bored.[/quote] twas indeed DB and I think the limited bass input was a God send!

Not very often that I feel compelled to think 'wtf' but what was that first track all about! I may not be a Blues fan but as a musician I thought I'd appreciate at least something about that track... Nope!

I know that 'The Bass Doctor' and 'Wateroftyne' can probably give a better idea of the various differences in profile of early Fender necks but from personal experience the necks that I've tried either from genuine 60's basses or their accurate reissues are slimmer profile than those of the 70's basses (or their reissues). As to exactly 'how' much different they are I'll leave that to the fenderheads... after all I like those fugly Warwick basses personally!

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1007589' date='Oct 31 2010, 05:29 PM']Customs charges will be about 20%. I have imported about 6 instruments now and it's not a big deal.[/quote] I realise that you've imported 6 times but is it not closer to 25%? I've imported 3-4 times and I reckoned all told (inc' the scandalous 'handling' charge by the UK end of the delivery) on a £1000 bass I've ended up paying closer to £250 than £200 in various fees and duties. The last one was a couple of years ago so fees may have changed.

That'd be no use to me... it doesn't go low enough for my action!