Martin E
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Thanks for the helpful advice chaps - the screw fasteners look interesting. My knowledge of music technology does not extend to the finer points of Velcro I'm afraid.
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After many years of playing without any FX I've been taking a couple of pedals along to recent gigs I bought a small Stagg pedal case came with the usual Velcro strip. A couple of outings later the Velcro is firmly attached to the board but the pedals are rattling around in the case with the double sided tape attached to them but not the Velcro. I know Velcro is the norm but it seems hopeless for this application. The double sided tape does not adhere sufficiently to the back of the Velcro. Any better suggestions for fixing these things down?
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Good question. One can understand the logic of a bridge pick up being definitely angled towards the bridge on the treble side but I suspect the main reason is just to be cosmetically different. As an ex draughtsman I find some of these designs frankly look absolutely awful from an aesthetic point of view. On some Warwicks for example they seem to be placed at a totally random angle. I'd be keen to know as well if there's any logic to this otherwise it just spoils the appearance of a perfectly good instrument.
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I have to admit I never even realised my LM2 had a limiter...
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Voxs, Ampegs or Ashdowns - Amp suggestions please?
Martin E replied to kristinaelias's topic in Amps and Cabs
Just an observation but I also own a Fender Blues deluxe guitar amp. Only 40 watts maybe but it's very, very loud. I would be looking at the most powerful set up you can afford to be honest to compete with that. -
The lyrics may be great but I've never been able to decipher what Bradfield is singing.
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I've been gigging with an SB14 for the last year now. I've fitted Marvel straplocks which work well. I keep the controls flat on my LM2 just using the bass to make adjustments. Even after a year's use I'm still undecided on the sounds produced by the pickup selector switch though! I have the superior model in red - which of course sounds better
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Yep, without realising it for years I constantly tap with my left foot and my weight is on my right leg. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth for all this rock and roll malarky and was wondering why one knee was getting painful after a long evening. I had to make a conscious effort but have now mastered two footed tapping - another skill for the aspiring player.
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Apart from his looks etc. I think he sounds alright. He does seem to have half a mattress stuffed under there though... Can you palm mute if you play finger style? Am I missing a trick here?
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For sale – Stagg EUB in black (solid not the sparkle finish) Everyone knows what these are.- huge fun for the money and a great bit of kit to try out upright bass. I've had this a couple of years, I've done a little work to the nut and adjusted the action and it plays beautifully, the notes really sing. And yes when set up properly they do play in tune with the dots on the neck. Comes with both body brace things and the standard carrying case which is quite a substantial bit of kit. I've done a couple of gigs with it and played it off and on at home but it's just not getting used compared to my guitars hence the sale It's in good condition, some micro marks on the glossy black finish as you would expect but no major dings or scratches and the electrics are fine. I'm asking £180 (I think I paid about £230 for this two years ago) Sorry there's no way I'm even going to contemplate mailing something this size and shape, especially knowing my luck with couriers. So collection only please – I'm in Horsham, West Sussex. At least you can view/play before you buy. Lastly, I'm not interested in any trades at the moment thanks.. -
I've always played roundwounds in a light gauge - 35 to 95. I struggle with anything heavier. I latched on to Stadium Elites many years ago and have never changed – their light gauge set runs 35,55,75,95 and I use them on both my fretless and fretted basses. I would really like to try some flats but am struggling to find anything in the same gauge. The nearest I can see is D'Addario XL's which can be bought as single strings in some slightly odd gauges. I really dont want anything heavier. I've tried many times to use thicker strings but I can't get on with them and I really don't want to start re cutting nut slots either. Anyone got any recommendations please?
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Sorry apa, I don't recall what it was. Just something cheap I got got off ebay last year.
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As an experiment I bought some really cheap slug repellent tape (less than £2 a roll) thinking I would have to solder the joins but in fact found the adhesive was perfectly conductive. Of course they may not all be same but it's worth a try as some of the stuff with conductive adhesive can be expensive. Another unforeseen benefit is that my control cavity has been completely free of slugs since the installation.
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scalpy and Count Bassy sum it up very nicely. We're playing at a surprise 60th birthday party soon and have been asked to play............ a couple of Shadows numbers!
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Just for lightness and size alone modern amps and cabs get my thumbs up. Changing all the old heavy gear I'd used for donkeys years was the best thing I've done but strangely it doesn't seem to have improved my playing one bit...
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'I just want to get back what I paid for it'
Martin E replied to Martin E's topic in General Discussion
Yes, I'm sure most people on here are honest and my limited Basschat dealings have all been with people who have been perfect gents. You all have good points,Warwickhunt in particular in that you could look at the phrase from another direction and obviously something like a vintage P bass will have a value which will not vary no matter how many times it changes hands. I'm really talking about amps, cabs, average basses and things which suffer wear and tear and gradually depreciate in value. Of course an item is worth what it's worth. What a seller paid for an item is not that relevant and I would base any offer on the condition of the item and my estimate of its value against the asking price. If he/she breaks even or makes a small profit I'm not too worried, they may have bought it at a bargain price and good for them. OK it's probably me but I just find a seller declaring up front they want their money back tends to put me off any potential deal right from the start, even if the price may be absolutely fine. -
Firstly, no offence to anyone but I'm just curious. When browsing the For Sale sections here the phrase ' I just want to get back what I paid for it' seems to crop up quite a bit. When buying and selling anything I'm sure we'd all like to do that. But is it unique to musical equipment on Basschat that you can pass on something now at least second or third hand after a few weeks, months or even longer use and just expect to get your money back or am I missing something?
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More wise words. Thank you all again for taking the time to answer my original query in such detail. Much appreciated and I'm sure of interest and use to others on here as well. Martin
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Thank you all for your replies. very interesting and informative and some things I hadn't thought about. We're playing several sets during the day at a large village fair/fete type event so lighting won't be required. Just the amps and PA to power fortunately. Cheers Martin
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Some way ahead yet but we've just been booked for an outside gig where we will have to use a generator as no power is available. Unfortunately I have a vivid memory of watching a band last year using one of these things where the power or voltage? would dip and the PA would cut out momentarily which ruined their set. Anyone got any practical advice on what we should be looking to borrow or hire please to avoid this problem. Thanks
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Kev Just seen your post - as it happens I have an old Trace Elliot head I keep as a spare. An SM7 -7 band graphic head I've had since new. Originally part of a combo it now lives in a sleeve. The amp is the 300w model (into 4 ohms) and is in in very good condition indeed as I've looked after it. Its currently housed in a very solid 18mm mdf sleeve where the controls are recessed and out of harms way. The sleeve has few knocks but has done its job in protecting the amp. I hadn't thought of moving this on to be honest as its been so reliable but another lightweight head as back up would be tempting. If this is what you are looking for please give me a shout. If I'm a bit slow to respond please forgive me I'm a bit busy at the moment. Cheers Martin
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Geoff thats very helpful - I'll register and see if I can get in touch. icastle - I don't believe it has a fan as such. Thanks guys
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My Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 makes a brief squeak/ screech noise with just a tiny momentary dip in power from time to time Nothing to do with driving into clipping or input as it can happen when not even playing. Maybe a couple of times during a three hour practice session. Its not getting hot or doing anything odd otherwise. Any clues anyone? – I've been ignoring it so far...
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I really can't knock this clip. I'm a very old fart who plays basic stuff in covers band – I can't do anything fancy like slapping or tapping to any degree but can lock into a groove If this young lad has worked out all that out himself over a pretty basic rap tune then all credit to him. Sure it's out of time and rather fumbled in parts but hey we all have to start somewhere. At least he has his baseball cap on the right way round.!
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It works a treat. I have a custom fretless bass with a precision width neck were I cut the nut slots to (almost) jazz width. When I made the thing many years ago now I read that the extra mass of a wider neck improved the sound of a fretless - hence my wide neck but with narrower string spacing. As you only in theory touch the back of the neck with your thumb with fingers curled around to touch the strings you feel the string spacing but the width of the neck is only apparent when you grasp the neck ( am I explaining that properly?) I 've always thought that if you don't like say a Precision width neck there is plenty of scope for adjusting the nut as you suggest without resorting to changing necks. Yet this option never seems to be discussed. Just my thoughts...