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Sadowsky RV5 Burst/Tort/Rosewood: SOLD SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
GreeneKing replied to Brother Jones's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote]I think he's just saying the best basses are made on these shores. It's a compliment[/quote] What, like driftwood
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I'm fairly sure I've discovered the problem. The batteries on my pre were flat (3.5 and 1.5 volts) and I assume distorting the output. The bass died completely on me today and a pair of new 9v cells have worked their magic.
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Hehe, I was a motor mechanic for 4 yrs when I left school and a 3 litre flat 6 with more electronics than the space shuttle is not something I'd look at. To be honest I can't even get to anything under the bonnet anyway! Maybe I'll see how it goes at the next practice and try to isolate the fault if it re-occurs to either the Hartke or the Aggie. If it's the Hartke I'm not so worried as it wasn't expensive and maybe a set of new drivers would be in order anyway?
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I was using my Hartke 410TP and the Aguilar GS112NT yesterday and after about 1 1/2 hours practice, while at quite low volume I got a 'parp' sound coming from one of the cabs on low notes (E string). I tried reducing the volume a little, removing some bass from my tone and introducing more compression but it persisted when I dug in a little. I think it was the Aggie but I'm not certain. The amp wasn't clipping at all. When I drove home I got the VDC and engine warning lights up on the Subaru - the last time this happened it was over £500 to fit a new Lambda sensor! So I wasn't particularly joyful I stopped at the Motorway services to grab a sandwich and the car warning lights reset themselves (I tried this earlier but got no joy). Today I'm trying the same rig and can't get the cabs to replicate the farting. So is it too good to be true? Is the cab likely to have a problem do you think? I've owned the GS112NT from new and only had it a few months. Will it likely return to farting when it's warmed up? Is it likely to be anything I've done? I don't pretend to understand cabs beyond the basics.
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The other guys in the band have been really ace and we've all joined together in having frank words with the lead guitarist. Things continue, we may be getting a keyboard player who is very professional and that can be but a good thing. We're talking about gigs again.
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[quote name='bassicinstinct' post='461260' date='Apr 13 2009, 02:59 PM']I respectfully suggest that you make it a priority to tamper with his crampons. Go on - you know it makes sense - the world would be a better place. [/quote] It would be like, a sort of public duty
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Unfortunately CK the band is made up of 3 'friends' who all live in the same area and I came in as an outsider via an ad on Mad Monks board. Their original bassist had already left to join another band (surprise). However much his commitment must be questioned he is probably at least half of the band in terms of organisational, social, practice venue and equipment issues. I've emailed all the band and said we need to be clear about what we're doing and where we're going and mentioned the commitment thing. Sadly I've never gigged and I thought it was going to happen so I suppose I'm particularly disappointed and angry. On the plus side my ability and confidence have shot up over the past 6 months. I just think he wants to play at being a 'rock star' but doesn't have the necessary balls to get up there and actually do it. I've not given up yet (not quite) but the signs aren't good. I don't want to lose my momentum and I just want to get up there and perform. Lap dancing anyone?
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It kinda gets worse, just when I thought we were making progress. We had a song discussion about possible new numbers the other day. We firmly told the 'plonker' of the band that 'Wish you were here' was a no-go. It requires 2 acoustics and the bass and drums don't even come in till bar 27. It's just him wanting to sit and strum unaccompanied for a song. A great song but not in a pub. We agreed, well I thought we did, on a more modern 'pop' number not blues or rock, something for the younger audience. So I email him several links, BRMC, Travis, Killers etc. He comes back with some snide comments about it all being 'dire' and not doing 'teenage angst' and maybe we should do 'Wish you were here'. FFS! He really is a complete stuck record, only good for shaping into a flowerpot. He's out climbing today and the weather is glorious up here. We're looking at a get together later for some practice and I'm really wanting to get gigging soonest (the rest of the band feel this way too) as it's coming together nicely. I'm not available next weekend either. Plonker comes back today to say 'Not sure how the neighbours will appreciate having their peace disturbed in this nice weather, everyone sitting in their gardens.'. Realising this is a pathetic excuse I text him 'That might mean no practice for most of the Summer '. I just get a reply 'Certainly this weather makes you think.' What a tosser! So he's had his little play at being in a band and now he's bored. He can't get his way with the songlist despite whining and sulking. So all the time and money invested can now go down the drain. What a knob!
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Is it just me or is that BIN very high? Peter
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Cheap stack - LH500, 4x10, 1x15. £350
GreeneKing replied to ben604's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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With a week to go I'm really looking to this. Going up on Saturday and stopping over for a curry/bevie or two.
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Hiya John. Have you tried posting on the Ernie Ball forum? They are a helpful bunch, if a little bit blind to EBMM's alternatives. The boss of EB and several of his staff visit and pontificate [url="http://www.ernieball.com/forums/"]http://www.ernieball.com/forums/[/url] Peter
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You're welcome to try my G&L 2k Tribute any time. I'm quite impressed, I even use it passive most of the time - who'd a thought it
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I swapped out one of my Aguilars for a cheap Hartke 410TP and it really does add some drive and crispness that I like. So I do see where you're coming from about some missing sizzle with two Aggies.
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[quote]perhaps it's time to re-evaluate your expectations a little?[/quote] I think that's a very valid point. A lot in life is I find about reality vs expectations
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My New Tony Franklin Fretless P - Videos and Pics
GreeneKing replied to wateroftyne's topic in General Discussion
It's what Michael wants of course Mark and I know that. I suppose I have a bit of a 'mojo' bee under my bonnet at times I not only think the TF sounds better as a P but the added versatility of the J pup is immense to my ears. The whole lived in, worn in wood thing? It's only 'common 'a' garden wood' that's a few years old. I'm not averse to a bit of genuine ageing and the odd knock breeding familiarity and comfort like an old shoe but don't get me going on relic'ing False aging is just false to me, if I owned a relic'd bass I'd feel like they saw me coming and that I bought something that was a pure fashion statement, like a faded and torn pair of 'new' jeans. But, different we all are. -
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My New Tony Franklin Fretless P - Videos and Pics
GreeneKing replied to wateroftyne's topic in General Discussion
For what it's worth, in my opinion of course there's maybe some rose tinted specs stuff maybe entering into the discussion here. I know that a lot of you will disagree though But then again I don't fall for the 'old Fender trap'. I think the TF really does sound better and give it a few years and it'll look the 'part' and everyone on basschat will say 'keep it' how could you possibly sell it etc. -
The pickguard puts me off a little. However:
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Indeed it is Steve. The finish is Alan's standard recommendation. I've forgotten the relative percentages. It worked really well with both my Harlots. I don't think I've seen a better looking neck and the profiling that's Alan's speciality works really well. Of course non of this would matter one iota if they didn't do their job as musical instruments well. Which is why it's a brilliant bass. Peter