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    This should do the job nicely... This is an actual rig used by the Grateful Dead. Low calorie it aint....
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    Thanks for the advice chaps. I'm pretty much sold on getting one of these form what I've read about them. The only negatives I've seen from people is regarding the tone pump pre-amp which sounds like my kind of pre-amp. I pretty much have my eq up all the way on my Rockbass and it sounds absoloutley killer for recording. [quote name='molan' date='Jun 14 2009, 01:15 AM' post='513087 I'm guessing you're North East London & I'm a good 40 miles west but if you're ever out this way you'd be welcome to try one of mine [/quote] Molan, you're right mate, North-East London. I'd love to try it out mate, but I know that if I did, I'd proably sell a kidney to get a NS5XL if I liked it. They sure look the dog's knackers. I'm already planning a bank job to get meself one of these ha ha...
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    I've been hearing a lot about Spector basses lately and wondered just how good / bad they are. I've never played one, but like the look of them, expecially the 5-string models. Anyone got one? What's the string spacing like, it looks quite close at the bridge which I like in a 5-string. What the low-end models and which ones would any of you recommend? Cheers in advance.
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    I've got a TRB5 with Nordstrand Phat Stacks and Audere pre-amp. Got it for £300. Hated it when I first got it mainly because of the surfboard neck. Now its my favourite live playing bass and sounds absolutely killer.
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    [quote name='JTUK' post='510827' date='Jun 11 2009, 01:19 AM']Anthony Jackson "Color of Money."......for example Monster NY groove player[/quote] Its actually called "for the love of money " - that bassline has been sampled so many times its untrue.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROZMlfELtII"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROZMlfELtII[/url]
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    Anthony Jackson - what a boring fat c*** he is. I'd rather LISTEN to paint dry that read an article by him.
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    I think his finest moment was on the Get Happy album. Some fantastic songs and some fantastic bass lines on that album.
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    [quote name='james_guitar' post='509123' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:18 PM']I know that using a plectrum on a bass is generally a taboo amoungst pro bassists.[/quote] No it isn't mate and anyone that tells you that it is is either: a) Not been playing very long Listening to too many Jazz w***ers c) a bass playing snob d) an idiot e) probaby all of the above. There are no rules that say bass has to be played fingerstyle alone and in fact, anyone aspiring to be a versitile musician in my opinion should learn both styles. All you session and dep wannabes out there, this is essential. What if you got a call one day from a Jam tribute band, or even an originals band going places that really wanted a pick player? What if a studio producer insisted on a pick bassline for a song? If you'd ignore this style you'd be left high and dry.
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    PM'd.
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    Sorry, haven't updated this thread in ages. I tried out a Traben Chaos and found it quite nice indeed. It was selling for £189.00 but it had Traben stock pickups and pre-amp, not the Rockfield pups which I'm told are better. I did buy an Ibanez K5 instead of the SR505 and the sound is reminiscent of my old Gibson Thunderbird (must be the mahogany body). Nice bass, not tried it live or at rehearsal yet but it feels nice to play. Not as nice as my Rockbass Corvetter though, which has the best neck I have ever played on any 5-String.
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    [quote name='Metalmoore' post='492867' date='May 20 2009, 12:37 AM']Is anyone familiar with this make? Seen them on GAK and bought the Chaos 5, never got it since i waited 2 months and every week they would say "due to be sent out next week" and in the end cancelled it even though i was wanting a nice 35" 5 stringer for some metal. So yeah, anyone seen/played/owned one? They seem pretty interesting.[/quote] I had exactly the same problem Orderd a Chaos Core 5-String with Rockfield pickups and Aguilar pre-amp and I kept getting fobbed off on the delivery times. I cancelled the order in the end which made me think that they never had it in stock in the first place. Shame really, I'd like to try one out.
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    [quote name='Basszilla' post='503649' date='Jun 2 2009, 12:01 PM']Exactly! Clean is for losers Ci! haha. You're right tho, they are best for full on metal, the clean channel is useless! He's selling the amp as he's kind of come to the end of the road with it, been using it for over 10 years so is looking for a new sound...[/quote] Funny that because I heard the same thing from a death metal guitarist who's band uses our rehearsal studios. He'd gone for a Peavey JSX after the 5150 as he said it was more versitile. [quote name='tombboy' post='503689' date='Jun 2 2009, 12:25 PM']I think Eddie has a warped sense of humour... the combo weighs a bloody tonne and they gave you one poxy little handle on the top!!! [/quote] You are not kidding there. Mine weighs an absoloute ton and if it wasn't for the great sound I'd have got shot of it ages ago - but I love the sound so much. Hence the reason I want to get a 5150 head. [quote name='ashevans09' post='503789' date='Jun 2 2009, 01:54 PM']Damn straight. Moreso than Rectifiers IME.[/quote] I never got on with the Mesa stuff at all for guitar. The 5150 has a more creamy distortion as well as being warmer sounding. [quote name='Kongo' post='504017' date='Jun 2 2009, 05:24 PM']LOL actually that was the downside when my guitarist went for one...We use clean sounds too and well...the Peavey only does grit...Distortion even on clean haha! So he bought an Orange Rockerverb. :)n Unfortunatly...this amp BLEW my bass rig appart...it just couldn't keep up...So I had to change mine aha...still am! Damn Orange amp...LOUD! Great if you want the grit but it's worth saying that modern metal bands do use clean for sections too.[/quote] Burn the heratic! Clean just ain't mean ha ha! Never really heard much of the Orange stuff but what I have reminded me of the Marshall type crunch sound which I just don't like one bit. I know they are legendary amps and so many bands have used them but I've used JCM 800s, 900s, DSL2000s, TSL2000s and never really got anything out of them that comes remotely close to the 5150. I won't even metion Marshalls, solid state stuff which to me just sounds horrible.
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    [quote name='Basszilla' post='503205' date='Jun 1 2009, 07:19 PM']No worries Ci, looks like it's sold pending now anyway. Yeah recorded the entire album with the 5150, they are great amps. In fact i've done a bit of recording with it recently on bass and it sounds evil! Too big to fit to my pedal board tho otherwise i would of had it The combos are supposed to be beautiful sounding (less wattage yeah?) wouldn't mind hearing one of those in action.[/quote] The 5150 is a monster amp. Yeah the combo is 60watts which belive me is plenty loud. I swapped the stock Peavey speakers for Celestion GK12-100 and a Celestion Classic Lead. Its the best amp for punk / metal / hardcore that I've ever heard or played through. The only thing that comes remotely close is an Engl. The clean sounds ain't fantastic but who the f*** wants clean guitar??
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    f***ing gutted. I knew I should have bought this... oh well... I'll learn.
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    Them Series 6 heads are very underatted. I am finding myself being drawn back to Trace Elliot over all the new gear that's coming out. Its the one brand you know you'll get a decent sound out of.
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    Bit much for me at the moment as I need some bass amplification too I'm afraid, but they're great amps. Did you record your CD using a 5150? certainly sounds like it. They sound mustard when cranked up. I've gigged with mine on a number of occasions and it blows the competition out of the water.
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    I'm seriously looking at this... if it was a 1x15 I'd have snapped it up. 2x15 is a bit bulky for me.
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    Ooohh how much? I use a Peavey 5150 Combo and was looking for a head too.
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    you pointy eared caaaaaaaaannnttt!!! LOL!
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    [quote name='Rayman' post='501263' date='May 29 2009, 09:58 PM']My advice is don't try it. Solvents will penetrate the timber by up to maybe 2 or 3 mills, maybe more depending on the substrate (wood). You'll never be able to remove the oils enough to guarantee a good key for the new coat, and sanding back will definately not achieve it. Water based products have no chance with oils and waxes that have been applied, even if a degreaser is applied, as that will only remove survace contamination, and not the solvent within the grain, it will come out patchy as pointed out above. In my trade (joinery coatings), customers often ask whether they can re coat the inside of their hardwood windows with water based stain or paint after years of lovingly using furniture wax to clean them. The answer is a definate no. Even solvent based product will be repelled by wax, there's no getting around it I'm afraid. If you can find a coloured [i]wax[/i], in a darker colour than the one you currently have, that's your best bet. Me? I'd leave it alone.[/quote] Cheers for your input mate! point definately taken.
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    [quote name='MacDaddy' post='501243' date='May 29 2009, 09:20 PM']I think I should meet myself at a neutral pub and have a word [/quote] Dang tootin' there boy..., have a word with that avatar...
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    It annoys me when people on guitar / bass forums slag off their opposites. If you play music, does it really matter? You all have to get on when you're in a band together. The crux of it is to just avoid bad music - we play the bass / guitar to enjoy it. If you're playing music you don't enjoy and when I say music you enjoy I mean music you would actively promote and say to your mates - "this is the band I play in and this is the music I play" and listen to in the car and on your iPod and if it doesn't give you a buzz then forget it. You're in the wrong band or listening to the wrong sort of music. It ain't easy to find the right band - almost as hard as finding the right woman but if you can find at least one then life ain't that bad at all.
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    Nice cushions!
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    You have to be aware that the SR and SRX are different basses. The necks on the SRX range are different, they're more bulkier. Also, the finish on the SRX range is poly as far as I can tell - in the SR505 and 506 they're oiled mahogany which chips easily. The SR505 and 506 have great necks, very thin and comfortable and play very nicely. Pickup wise, the output on the SRX pickups is high for passives but these basses were designed with the metal player in mind. The SR505 and 506 have active Bartolini pickups installed which will do almost any style. I've heard the SR505 and 506 lack bottom end but I have not really noticed that on the occasions that I've played them.
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    Wigs and Spandex..... Allah on a Kawaski !! I reckon you've had a lucky escape there. Join a band doing original stuff... music that you actually enjoy listening to and gives you a buzz. Playing that will be a much more rewarding experience.
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