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Acoustic percussion / wooden block seat type thing
EssentialTension replied to dannybuoy's topic in Accessories and Misc
I jammed with some guys and drummer (or cajonist) had one. Saw one with a flamenco band a couple of weeks ago too. I've told our drummer to get one but I don't think he was listening. -
[quote name='Legion' timestamp='1322937088' post='1457561'] I really like them Dave. I don't think they are any [b]more[/b] sensitive to hand positioning than the Chi Sonics (which already are IMO). The Chi Sonics certainly have a more modern tone to them, due to more mids I think. The Darkstars do seem to sort of "saturate" the more you dig in which gives a really nice fat rounded sort of drive to the notes especially at the neck pickup. The adjustable pole pieces are brilliant as well, so you can get a very even tone across the strings. Overall I think the Chi's are a great pickup but the Darkstars were worth the wait for me. [/quote] I had Dark Stars in a semi-hollow Dearmond Starfire and the neck pickup definitely did that fat round almost or slightly overdriven sound (that you can hear on late sixties Jefferson Airplane and Grateful Dead) especially with some digging in. I'd agree the Chisonics are very similar and similarly sensitive but, as you say, a more modern sounding version. I think I may need some Dark Stars again sometime.
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Jas, how are you liking the Dark Stars compared to the Chisonics? I've had both (but not in the same style bass) and I'd agree there are some definite similarities.
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[quote name='The Marlin' timestamp='1322929702' post='1457446'] Hi all, The guitar is approx 3-4 years old. It has Gretsch Megatron pickups (made by Gretsch, not by TV Jones - and notling like the Magnatron - closest TV Jones equivalent is the Powertron) They're very highly regarded pickups. This is the only Gretsch model with these pickups. They are a classic Gretsch Filtertron design, with a ceramic magnet, based upon the 60's-70's verson of the Gretsch Filtertron pickup, just wound slightly hotter. Not hot like a modern metal guitar, but hot in terms of vintage Filtertrons (similar output to a Gibson humbucker), but different tone. The tone they provide is classic Gretsch. It's a great all-round guitar. Great for nice jangly Gretsch cleans, loves OD or and distortion - has a nice snap and bite in it's tone. Think SG meets Gretsch. The only reason i'm selling this, is I have three other Corvettes, and another five other Gretschs to boot. I'm a bit of a Gretsch nut. It's a great guitar, lovely neck, fab pickups, fab tone - lovely Bigsby B50 - decent case. A bargain I live in High Wycombe, and work in Brighton, and visit the midlands on a regular basis - so happy to meet/drop off along that route. Cheers all The Marlin [/quote] Ok, my misunderstanding, that makes sense now. My son might be interested, I'll get back to you. -
Really basic beginner's question
EssentialTension replied to REDLAWMAN's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='REDLAWMAN' timestamp='1322916220' post='1457244'] Gareth; you know what I'm getting at though: if the way they lined up didn't matter a jot to anyone, they wouldn't send new basses out with the saddles all lined up to perfection as they do! [/quote] I can't say that I've seen new basses 'with the saddles all lined up to perfection as they do'. However, if that is the case it's probably because the bass has not been set up properly. -
Really basic beginner's question
EssentialTension replied to REDLAWMAN's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='REDLAWMAN' timestamp='1322914486' post='1457210'] Yes, action uniform and as low as I can achieve without rattles! It would be nice to start with the saddles all lined-up nicely again, though, as they all seem to be on new basses. Is it just guess-workthen, and you simply put them in a diagonal, sloping line that's pleasing to the eye, rather than any set formula? [/quote] Well, the formula is get the action and intonation correct, not make the bridge saddles aesthetically pleasing. On my Precision the E saddle is furthest back, A and D are about the same, and G furthest forward. On my Decade, the E and A are much the same, and D and G much the same but further forward. -
Being a Brummie who was a teenager in the sixties, I saw Slade countless times (as well as the predecessor bands Ambrose Slade and The 'N Betweens) well before any hits. I recall seeing them at Shenley Green Youth Centre when they had gone 'skinhead' and some of the real skinheads, from the Northfield Mob, were waiting outside for them. They always were a great live band and Lea is a great bassist (just like Jack Casady and Phil Lesh who were mentioned as an alternative above).
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Really basic beginner's question
EssentialTension replied to REDLAWMAN's topic in Repairs and Technical
[quote name='REDLAWMAN' timestamp='1322913835' post='1457199'] Hi everyone, I want to restring my Precision. I've sorted the intonation by moving my bridge saddles on my current strings and I understand that process, but currently, the saddles are not in that staggered alignment that you see from the factory when you buy a new bass: to get the intonation correct (and to get each note playing in tune) I moved them so that at the moment, the e and a string saddles are give or take equal and the same for the d & g, although the latter are closer to the neck. Is there some sort of formula to get the saddle placements back in that diagonal line as per the factory as a starting point when I re-string? Does it really matter, save that it looks nice? Thanks guys. [/quote] It doesn't matter as long as the action and intonation are as you want them. E-A about the same and D-G about the same is not so unusual. Is your action at the 12th fret about the same for all strings? If not that might have a little effect on the bridge saddles for intonation. When you restring, even if it's same make/model of string, you might still need to check the intonation. -
Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb-C-D-Eb definitely looks better.
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[quote name='daz' timestamp='1322909376' post='1457143'] Just been writing out the major triads, when i noticed this. Why is the major 3rd in the D# triad an F## and not a G ? [/quote] I think because in any scale there will be C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C with each sharpened/flattened accordingly. Hence D#-E#-F##-G#-A#-B#-C##-D#.
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[quote name='The Marlin' timestamp='1322832849' post='1456397'] I posted this already, but I can't find it anywhere, so thought I'd start again. [/quote] Here you go: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161113-for-sale-gretsch-corvette-mint-in-gator-case/page__p__1449503__hl__gretsch%20corvette__fromsearch__1#entry1449503"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161113-for-sale-gretsch-corvette-mint-in-gator-case/page__p__1449503__hl__gretsch%20corvette__fromsearch__1#entry1449503[/url]
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[quote name='Tankdave' timestamp='1322899213' post='1457057'] So, does it make the bass sound different? [/quote] Some people hear a difference some don't.
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[quote name='The Marlin' timestamp='1322832849' post='1456397'] ... The pickups are Gretsch Megatrons - which are Gretsch built vintage style Ceramic magnet Filtertrons. The pickups are hot Filtertrons, similar to a TV Jones Powertron, but not so Gibson HBsh ... [/quote] Can you clarify what pickups they are? Do you simply mean they are Magnatrons? [url="http://www.tvjones.com/pickups/pickups.html"]http://www.tvjones.com/pickups/pickups.html[/url] How old is the guitar?
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[quote name='mmmalmberg' timestamp='1321996485' post='1445368'] Looks like a Mk1 with one pickup replaced. Did this ever sell? I did the same thing on mine, when I bought it (30 yrs ago) the bridge pup wasn't working so I put a humbucker in there. Recently I was going to put a Darkstar in there but discovered that the original pickup (which I'd kept) actually worked and the problem had been simply the wiring. So now putting it back to original configuration... [/quote] Got any pics? -
I had to come back for another look.
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Looks fabulous.
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[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1322780371' post='1455951'] If you want the McCartney tone and low tension get thomastik jazz flats. They sound fantastic and are a perfect marriage with a ric. [/quote] He's already tried the TIs and didn't like them - see here:[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161184-which-gauge-ghs-precision-flats-for-rick-4003/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/161184-which-gauge-ghs-precision-flats-for-rick-4003[/url]
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Takamine B10 - mint condition - SOLD
EssentialTension replied to mrbassman_de's topic in Basses For Sale
On hold? I wonder what's happening? -
[quote name='fryer' timestamp='1322682374' post='1454531'] So as long as I get the nut in the right place, where the 2nd fret was, it should be ok ? It sounds ok with the capo, so I don't think the pup position needs to change. I think the only problem will be the fret markers, as lond as I can alter the truss rod. Anyway, I've got the saw ready. [attachment=94223:M-AKKU_MSA160C_CE-S001_p2_1.jpg] [/quote] But have you got the video camera ready?
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TI Jazz Flats are low tension nickel flats and have a brighter more middy sound than is common with many flats. They are sensitive to the way they are played and can produce a range of sounds. They age very well. I've never used a five string set but I see no reason to think it's any different to a four string set.
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[quote name='fryer' timestamp='1322600923' post='1453463'] I've tried a capo, and the frets and intonation are fine. Re the strings, I am going to fit the adaptor so I can use single ball end strings. Just got to have a look at the truss rod. Not sure about the dot markers. Where's my saw. [/quote] May the force be with you.
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[quote name='Dave D' timestamp='1322601392' post='1453474'] Wouldn't it be easier just to hold the bass 4" further to the right across your body?!!! [/quote] That would be 3.7"
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[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322604162' post='1453544'] Before and after pics please. [/quote] Pics is not enough, we need a video for Youtube.
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[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' timestamp='1322559644' post='1452473'] Thomann do the gigbags - this one looks identical to the one which came with my CR5M [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ns_design_bass_gig_bag.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ass_gig_bag.htm[/url] [/quote] Yes, that's where I saw it.
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Takamine B10 - mint condition - SOLD
EssentialTension replied to mrbassman_de's topic in Basses For Sale
I sent a personal message two days ago as well. You need to read your PMs.
