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I’m talking about Sean Hurley Si

Why are people getting their noses out of joint because there’s a video where someone at the top of their game in a particular field is telling you an observable fact about his job? Si

I’m sure there is....less so for “smashed a cheap copy” lol Si

Friend of mine bought one of these. Surprise surprise it was total trash, he tried to dress it up as ‘oh it’ll be fun to fix it up’, but he eventually gave up, £350 down the drain! Si

I doubt that (as an ongoing concern), I think both manufacturers would have a lot to say about that whichever way you changed it, which would affect future supply. If a shop goes under however, I imagine any clearance price is game. Si

🙄 I’m with Ped, if people want to queue for my work, I would raise my prices to the point that I retain the same income from those orders that remain, effectively working less than if I retained lower prices and therefore required more output. Work/life balance, happier = better work. Business 101. Si

And with Sadowsky you pay $5600 for a bolt-on 5 string Jazz Si

I think Nolly does really great work, and the GGD stuff sounds brilliant. But I found the setup of the free download to be tedious and actually gave up before I used it. I have a bunch of XLN Drums stuff, purely for demoing purposes, and it was much easier to setup and start using. I don't use Kontakt normally, so that's probably half the issue, but still, it put me off. If he can sort out the setup issue, or move away from Kontakt, would probably look again. Si

Same, I like some (very) heavy music although not a fan of Metallica at all, but Some Kind Of Monster is a brilliant film. Same deal as the Bros docu really, they're totally dysfunctional at the point that the film is being made, just makes for brilliant viewing! Si

....which is exactly why I loved it I see a custom 55-64 P/J in my future (in 2020 haha). Si

They're great, this is my 2nd USA Lakland (I have a custom 44-94 passive P/J as well), and my 3rd Lakland in the stable along with my Skyline 55-01. I've had a few others Skylines over the years, 44-02 Deluxe, 44-64 Custom and DJ4. The DJ4 was the standout of those three, but it made way for the US 44-94, really excellent Jazz bass though! Si

Still a great time to start, after Jan 1st lol Si

Wow, leather plectrums? That is.......niche lol. I guess, if you’re a pick player, then it’s a consumable....and if not, you need one to practice the technique. What it’s made from is your own business 😂 In other news, my paid-for-in-2018 Lakland is ready, so will ship in the next day or so apparently, yay! Si

It's brilliant, often for the wrong reasons, but it ultimately is a film about the toxicity of the music industry (thanks to Mr Lawson for that perfect summation), 'making it' and how they've both managed to survive. When you consider that when most 90's popstars became old news, they fell into obscurity, yet these two managed to maintain careers to a lesser or greater degree, in LA and Vegas. Now, I agree, they don't come across particularly well, with both of them way too serious, although it really is Matt who comes off the worst. That said, it probably shouldn't be said that they don't work hard, because I think they do. I think they deserved to have one last arena show (not sure if anything else came of it?!), but they probably employed a fair few people as a result of the film and the show, which is always great for the music industry. Not least the hired band REALLY deserved to get a cool arena show out of it after what seemed like a horrendous rehearsal period. Favourite bit? When Matt is getting particularly passionate about how you can't now play conkers in the playground without safety goggles. Luke, in the background but still looking at camera, hasn't quite heard him so asks what he's talking about. Matt then restates his case to Luke, equally as passionately (the world has gone mad etc). Luke's reply? "....I'm alright with that". Excellent TV, pinch of salt here and there (it's all in the edit), very strange duo...........enjoyable. 8/10 Si

Didn’t buy anything today, so off to a strong start . I am somewhat shielded from it all by having a couple of pre-paid arrivals in Jan, so we’ll see how tough it gets in Feb lol. Si

So what got sold to pay for her? 😁 Very cool! Si

That is correct. Line inputs are for things that output line-level, so perhaps synths or a drum machine, lots of outboard gear does. Typically, if you’re only recording guitar/bass/drums etc, you’ll usually want mic or instrument inputs. Si

It kinda sounds like you already know what you want to do?! Ie experiment with more mics, so you would need more XLR inputs to do that. That said, I think it’s pretty rare to record guitars with anything more than 2 mics?! I’m not sure what you’d really be gaining. I guess it would allow you one DI, plus a close mic and ambient mic. With the 18i8, there are 4 XLRs on the front, the first two of those can also operate as instrument or line inputs, the last two can act as line inputs. The 4 inputs on the rear are purely line inputs. Si

Just over 48hours until we start Who got new bits for Xmas? Who’s got new bits on the way before NYs? Si

It’s unlikely that Joe records using his amp rig, nor the same bass each time, so attributing it to those things is a little pointless. Even with his bass, I think he sounds very similar with his Jazz as with his MusicMan. Much of his sound on record will come from the production process (or lack thereof....it’s all really lo-fi) I reckon, and his live sound will be processed to match that. You recognise Joe for the way he plays, so it’s all characteristics I reckon, we just attribute it to ‘tone’. Si

Good good 😘 Si

Top 3 I agree with, and are allowed within the rules. Last 1 is not a ‘need’ in my eyes, it’s a nice to have (in some cases), definitely not key to bass (but that’s another thread). Not having a compressor pedal doesn’t stop you doing a gig, or learning to be a better player. You can learn about compression without buying a pedal for your bass. Only take part in the tier 1 challenge and download a compressor vst (although most DAWs have them included), record your bass, learn how to use compression. Then in 2020, you’ll be set to include it in your gig rig Si

So allow me to usher in a new era.....no acquisition of gear in 2019, buy or trade, aside from the exceptions outlined already....themes the rules. No-one is forced to take part 😜 Si