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[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1428390789' post='2740726'] You won't hear me questioning their ability- it's obvious that they're incredibly talented musicians! My challenge in this case would be to Seymour Duncan to produce a 'straight' demo that showcases how the pickups sound when played with fingers/pick. [/quote] I agree with you on this!
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428351797' post='2740539'] I have NO issue with the drummer. [/quote] You do if you have issues with the bass player. They are brothers! Haha. I used to play with the drummer and can confirm, he is a incredible drumster
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That's outrageous!! Isn't there a website you can track who the phone was registered by if you type in the phone number? Or like someone suggested, type it in Google, see what comes up? Gutted for you! Hope you get something sorted!
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No offence caused at all. I'm sure the boys would laugh if they saw it too! Really I just wanted to put it in context a little and fight their corner, if nothing else. It's like I said, they are top musicians, this is only a snapshot of what they do. If this type of technical playing is what your into, this project of theirs is called 'kinky wizards'. Great name hahaha
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[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1428325375' post='2740198'] This is a particularly annoying example I found recently; SPB-3 Quarter Pound for P-Bass: http://youtu.be/XHUySLAjp0g [/quote] I know both of these boys. They are top notch musicians IMO, and good lads! I do take your point that as a demo for the pickups, they don't really show what they can do for standard finger type playing etc. But they were asked to demo like this because they'd been seen playing this kind of style. Although i dont want to give the impression i speak for them, i just wanted to give some understanding from their point of view really
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The TKS cabs I went for are amazing. Tommy was brilliant. So helpful and accommodating. I ordered through Bassgear and they were equally brilliant. I think I've only seen one TKS cabs in the for sale section. In my opinion this isn't a coincidence. I have no cab GAS anymore
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That is ridiculously cheap for this bass!!!! -
[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1428147714' post='2738475'] whatever your standard is, if you come up short, then that will get to you...or it will me. [/quote] Yup, me too. Don't get me wrong, I am pleased if the crowd are enthusiastic, because that is most important. But doesn't mean I won't be pissed off with myself at the same time
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[color=#ff0000]LAST PRICE DROP - £800[/color] So I traded this because I wanted to see how I'd get on with a 5 string. I loved it. But circumstances have changed (moving house) and i need to free up some funds. [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/b8a5afb3-85d8-4205-8411-0d21ed76c2ce.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/f3f938dd-3bd9-435a-990f-91c66c62c09b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/20150406_091705.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/20150406_091551.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/20150406_091531.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/20150406_091440.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s674.photobucket.com/user/FuNkShUi/media/fender/4b3dde63-30b8-4ff6-889e-f4477cb95cfb.jpg.html"][/url] Here is the spec taken off the Fender site: •Body Shape: Precision Bass® •Neck •Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape •Number of Frets: 20 •Fret Size: Medium Jumbo •Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm) •Fretboard: Rosewood or Maple •Neck Material: Maple •Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm) •Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm) •Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt •Truss Rods: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods •Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment •Electronics •Pickup Configuration: Single Split-Coil Pickup •Middle Pickup: American Standard Precision Bass® Alnico V Split Single-Coil Pickup •Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone •Hardware •Hardware Finish: Chrome •Bridge: 5-String HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload) •String Nut: Synthetic Bone •Tools •Truss Rod Wrench: 3/16" "T-Style" Ball-End Hex (Allen) Wrench •Saddle Height Wrench: 1/16" Hex (Allen) Wrench •Miscellaneous •Unique Features: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods, Rounded Body Shape, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Tinted Neck •Accessories •Case Gig Bags: Molded rectangular SKB® case •Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome [url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2015/post-32408-0-91415900-1422473443.jpg"]http://basschat.co.u...-1422473443.jpg[/url] [color=#ff0000][size=5]LAST PRICE DROP TO £800 Cheapest i can find this bass is £1389 in GAK.[/size][/color] The bass is absolutely mint. Strap and lead still in plastic packet So there you have it. Feel free to ask any questions All trials are welcomed
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Barefaced Retro Six 10 (610) owners/reviews/opinions?
FuNkShUi replied to smeet's topic in Amps and Cabs
What do you mean Lozz? -
Barefaced Retro Six 10 (610) owners/reviews/opinions?
FuNkShUi replied to smeet's topic in Amps and Cabs
I think that's a good idea. Barefaced seem to divide opinion on here. A lot of people love them, but then there are those who don't aswel. So to splash that cash on something you haven't tried, which is known to divide opinion is a bit of a risk! I have never played through a Retro Six 10 so can't comment on that. Ive owned a Big Twin T though, and that was immense. IMO perfect for heavy rock. -
Jeeeeez can't imagine how loud that'll go. What amp you running them with?
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Im more of head nodder too. The other band members call it "hen pecking"
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Yeh i think it is exactly what we needed as a band, and individually. I'll be making a point of paying more attention to how tight we are, rather than just how the song is sounding and how the crowd are reacting
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[quote name='zomnius' timestamp='1427896857' post='2735586'] thx discreet. (i am a bit late [/quote] understatement of the year?
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Well it's like i said, the crowd were into it. Had a lot of nice compliments afterwards. The venue booked us in for 3 more gigs and we booked in a wedding, and 2 parties. As a whole, i would still count the gig as a sucess, but still, i do feel i should've been better.
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Definitely!
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I know what you're saying. It's only one gig etc. Im not concerned with the level of my playing. I know where i'm at. Or more to the point, i know where i SHOULD be at. I just haven't picked myself up on it in a while i guess. I get that you can't be on point all the time too, but the things i am not doing, i should be! Staccato, proper articulation, timing etc. I also agree that i don't practice as much as i used to be able to, but still, i feel i should be playing better. That's all it is
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[quote name='anaxcrosswords' timestamp='1427888613' post='2735443'] get a little bit excited and forget to stick to the script, so tempo is affected and you end up with unexpected fills and improvs. [/quote] This is definitely part of the problem. ALL of our songs are played faster in a gig compared to at practice. Our drummer is aware though, and in all fairness is a cracking drummer. Just gets a bit too excited, as you say. I think we agreed a metronome will be useful from now on. But it is still my fault if my playing is lax. Cant be using that as an excuse.
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[quote name='Thurbs' timestamp='1427886388' post='2735405'] Care to share the recording? I recorded all my gig and you can always pick holes in it... [/quote] Ummmmmmmmm. Not really. I don't mind people picking holes in my playing, that isn't an issue. I mean, i've posted this topic openly critisizing my own playing! But there is the whole, once it's out in internet land, it's always out there. I could PM you the link if you really want?
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[quote name='CHW' timestamp='1427885688' post='2735382'] The satisfied with mediocrity thing is probably more frustrating- [/quote] Yeh, i don't think i'd be happy in a band if this was the general attitude
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[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1427885681' post='2735380'] From this I learnt a golden rule. No tapes and no funerals for gigs, just re-visit old songs and tighten up what you do as a band by agreeing to re-learn those dragging tracks onr ones you half finished. Bad gig ? no funeral, move on, keep going forward. [/quote] Im sure there wil be no funeral...I hope that isn't the case anyway haha. I don't think we need to re-learn them as such either. Just need to tighten up, like you said.
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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1427884164' post='2735351'] Timing separates the good players from everyone else. [/quote] Couldnt agree more with this, and have always been of the same view point. I think that's why it was such a slap in the face when i heard it all back. We are all friends in the band so we can critique each other as harshly as needed. No one will get too butt-hurt over it. That is definitely a positive, because at least we are all pushing in the same direction. A "that'll do" attitude is not an option! Not for me anyway. That's just the way i was brought up though.
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[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1427883818' post='2735345'] Here is one, sure to be ignored. Get the band to rehearse "the gig". Not the songs, the GIG ! Set up, face outwards with monitor levels for vocals, not PA stacks facing the band, correct backline volumes, set lists. Sit down 5 Minutes, get up play the first set. Sit down have drink, get back up and play the second set. All in gig fashion, noting change overs, problems, songs that clash and make notes and change it or sort it before you get to the gig. After this, you have already done the first gig, a few times if you have time and it is just the same routine but with a crowd. All major bands have real gig scenario rehearsals, for a very good reason, so anything that can go wrong is worked out and worked around. Things like getting monitoring and stage levels right can be the end all of the first gig. Set up, line up like a gig and play the sets in order. The best advice I can give from 30+ years of gigging. [/quote] I agree with this. Good advice!
