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    Eden WTX-260

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by Simon

    Haven't tried this product, but I'd take a vouch for Eden gear anytime! Just got myself an Eden Metro combo and it blew me away! Tone, verstility, power - its got everything! Though its very heavy!!! Thank god for the castors!!!!

    That little box looks very portable though, and probably not heavy at all! :)

    Definatley worth a look I reckon.

    Mac for Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='King of Loss' post='51063' date='Aug 26 2007, 10:37 PM']They now make a version of ProTools that allows you to use other hardware?[/quote]

    Yes, but many of the cheaper options from different makers come with Pro Tools M-Powered - which is a slightly stripped down version of the software. Better off sticking with something made by Digidesign IMO, and getting Pro Tools LE, unless you have the monet for Pro Tools HD.

    Check the Digidesign website for more information: [url="http://www.digidesign.com/"]http://www.digidesign.com/[/url]

    Fenderheads please tell me

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Tinman' post='50629' date='Aug 25 2007, 05:37 PM']Trust me, your recommendation is well and truly noted. :) Hearing the tone you have has given me a great deal to think about.
    I take it though that they're an American company, is there anyone in the UK that distributes them? I'm only thinking from a customs charges perspective.[/quote]

    They were trying to strike a deal with the Gallery, but you can get them cheaper from BestBassGear than you would pay at the Gallery, including shipment to the UK! I received mine within 3 days of ordering them!

    [url="http://www.bestbassgear.com/nordstrand-pickups.htm"]http://www.bestbassgear.com/nordstrand-pickups.htm[/url]

    Mac for Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='ShergoldSnickers' post='50550' date='Aug 25 2007, 01:24 PM']I can see your point, but the world is littered with software that is 'standard' and really shouldn't be. Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, DreamWeaver, Windows even! These standards are often adopted out of fear of being different, not because they are necessarily any good.

    Having said that, I've only limited experience of ProTools, so I wouldn't like to cast aspersions at it. I just automatically question anything that is a 'standard'. It can be a revelation to discover something else that isn't a standard and yet does the job far more efficiently. Examples:-

    Windows -> MacOS
    DreamWeaver -> Freeway
    AutoCad -> VectorWorks

    It would make a nice change to have ProTools as one standard that actually deserved the name.

    Of course there is a personal element to this, what suits me doesn't always suit others.[/quote]

    I hear ya. But Pro Tools really is that much better than everything else imo. To be honest, I don't think the top studios and the top recording engineers would use it if it wasn't the best.

    Mac for Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='andy67' post='50411' date='Aug 24 2007, 10:18 PM']ps protools is the industry standard and is now widely used in uk recording studios.[/quote]

    Yes. I don't believe you will find a professional studio without it.

    If there's one piece of audio software to learn, make it Pro Tools imho.

    Mac for Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='metalmaniac' post='50319' date='Aug 24 2007, 05:53 PM']I havent got round to getting a USB or whatever input yet.. Ive heard some have latency issues etc..

    Would you recommend this MBOX2 then?[/quote]

    If you have a half decent Mac running OSX with Pro Tools then you shouldn't have any problems. Latency isn't the softwares fault, it's the power of the computer. Good idea to have plenty of RAM (1gb + these days).

    Aguilar DB-924

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Wow, can't believe this hasn't sold yet!

    Have a free bump on me, because I have one and it's the nuts!!! Very warm valve-y tones from this little beaut! Great for acoustic gigs where you don't need an amp, just this - and also the recording studio for a PHAT sound! :)

    Good luck with the sale.

    Bass Cellar Londinium

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='The Burpster' post='49146' date='Aug 22 2007, 07:46 PM']So I was wondering are there any bass only shops/ guitar shops with big bass sections that you walk away form with a big grin on your face EVERY time you go in..... OR that you cannot leave without something shiny in your hand as you felt it was 'just what you needed"?

    Has the web killed off this experience ?[/quote]

    The Bass Gallery in Camden. Always an experience! :)

    Fenderheads please tell me

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Well Space Cowboy is actually my Overwater 5 string. That has a J Retro in it with Kent Armstrong handwound P-ups. Recorded it quite a while a go so can't really remember the settings. Straight bass in to an Mbox2/Pro Tools though.

    Here's the Fender when I had the EMG's - still sounded good, but I wanted a more vintage tone without the power of a battery!

    [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=D_3WWqk3tVw"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=D_3WWqk3tVw[/url]

    And here's the Nordstrand passive p-ups.

    [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=8aySChjGnNY"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=8aySChjGnNY[/url]
    [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=kTlhQpi0jGI"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=kTlhQpi0jGI[/url]

    Fenderheads please tell me

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    My Jazz actually came with EMG's in it. I really didn't want active pickups in an original Fender Jazz - wanted it to sound as vintage as possible. I replaced them with a set of Passive Nordstrand pickups. Amazing pickups, and if I ever got another original Fender I would probably put Nordstrands in them too! Nordstrand have modeled some of their designs to sound as close to original Fender pickups as possible, but without the hum! :)

    I have a couple of videos on YouTube demonstrating the sound of these pickups if you want to hear them.

    FS: 4 String Warwick FNA Corvette 1999 Model - reduced

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Simon

    After much consideration, I have decided to let this bass go. It has served me well since I got it in 1999, I've used it for numerous gigs, sessions, studio dates, even wrote most of the Jamiroquai transcription books on this bass, but it has become surplus to requirements - even more so since taking the plunge for a new amp!

    I'd like to try and make this listing as detailed as possible, along with pictures which will hopefully do thie beautiful bass justice.

    First, it is a 1999 model. It has a nice thin fast neck (other Warwicks I have played have had fatter C necks). All original parts and hand built in Germany. It has a gloss Honey Violin finsh, ash body with flame maple facing. Finer details include a walnut coachline around the body, recessed hardware - including recessed locking nuts for a strap (this deal includes the gold locking nuts for a strap) and the adjust-a-nut 2. Obvious Warwick growl tone!

    It does have two minor dings. One on the top back right of the body and one tiny one near the control cavity. These are in the photos.

    If you want more detailed information on this, it is the same model as featured in this Bassist magazine - this was the highest they ever rated a bass!

    [url="http://simonmerrick.co.uk/fna/images/review.jpg"]Click Here for a Scan of the Review![/url]

    Here are a few select photos, for more please [url="http://simonmerrick.co.uk/fna/"]see this gallery[/url].



    [url="http://img104.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94630_DSCF2108_122_665lo.JPG"][/url]

    [url="http://img18.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94632_DSCF2116_122_835lo.JPG"][/url]

    [url="http://img127.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94638_DSCF2120_122_748lo.JPG"][/url]

    [url="http://img149.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94643_DSCF2132_122_1028lo.JPG"][/url]

    [url="http://img143.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=94652_DSCF2137_122_611lo.JPG"][/url]


    I'm looking for £700. Pickup preferred, but will post if needs absolutley must. Interested buyers welcome to come and play. Located in Weston-super-Mare (near Bristol).

    NOW £650!!!!

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