wow the bassists finally reached version 2
Bass LYN Bassist's Groove 2.0, on Whacker's orders *salute* ;P
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Aug 22 2007, 11:10 PM
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Aug 23 2007, 12:14 AM
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haha, in most forums i've been too, it seems bassists got a lot to say ... to make up for all the time spent quietly in the background when playing with their bands ... i speak from experience ...
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Aug 23 2007, 02:08 AM
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bassists get as much credit as the sound tech. None
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Aug 23 2007, 04:55 PM
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yeppi!! speak as far as i know bassist dun oways catch the lime light... unless there's a bass solo and every1 keep quiet jz the bass and the drums groovin it out  This post has been edited by crazychris: Aug 23 2007, 04:58 PM |
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Aug 23 2007, 05:19 PM
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but people dont understand that bassists are so important because without the bassist the band will sound dull and flat
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Aug 23 2007, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(SweetTooth @ Aug 23 2007, 05:19 PM) but people dont understand that bassists are so important because without the bassist the band will sound dull and flat jimi hendrix 'red house' has no bass on it, that one doesnt sound dull and flat  |
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Aug 23 2007, 11:19 PM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 23 2007, 10:29 AM) jimi hendrix 'red house' has no bass on it, that one doesnt sound dull and flat how many jimi hendrix' do you know today? |
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its not about the guitarist, but the power of the almighty riff.
look at AC/DC, their intros itself is enough to get ppl moving, and some of their songs the bass usually doesnt come in til bridge or chorus. how about acoustic blues? and metallica's '...and justice for all' heck, dimebag and vinnie paul can throw a damn good groove by themselves. anyway, asking that question is like asking...how many jaco pastarius are there today... its dumb and pointless as there can be only one... so come let me slice your head off |
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Aug 24 2007, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 24 2007, 02:35 AM) its not about the guitarist, but the power of the almighty riff. relax, it was just a silly remark.look at AC/DC, their intros itself is enough to get ppl moving, and some of their songs the bass usually doesnt come in til bridge or chorus. how about acoustic blues? and metallica's '...and justice for all' heck, dimebag and vinnie paul can throw a damn good groove by themselves. anyway, asking that question is like asking...how many jaco pastarius are there today... its dumb and pointless as there can be only one... so come let me slice your head off Slice my head? catch me first |
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Aug 24 2007, 08:25 PM
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Hi!
I want to know how to play Bass Guitar?is there any tutorial in web?  Thanks! |
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Aug 24 2007, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(QD_buyer @ Aug 24 2007, 08:25 PM) Hi! There's something called a search engine, by Google or Yahoo, if you type in Bass Guitar Lessons or something like that, you'll discover whole new worlds ... I want to know how to play Bass Guitar?is there any tutorial in web? Thanks! So what's this argument about bass and guitar ... can't we all make music together happily and peacefully? After all, guitars rule the world and bass makes the world go around .... |
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Aug 24 2007, 08:47 PM
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what argument?
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Aug 24 2007, 08:56 PM
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Cool we are finally at v2 now.
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Aug 25 2007, 12:01 AM
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Shoo shoo everdying,
. Nah, just joking, . i highly respect u as the sg maestro . but come now, grab urself a sg bass and join in the fun yea? Glad to be on the first page of V2!!! or am i still on the first page? How to get more attention than guitarists? simple, do a jumping stunt on the bass amp, and let the amp topple, instant limelight. (dat was wat happened at last year's mmu battle of the bands with the bassist from a band called eve, , so disgraceful). . Ask alda and he'll give u the full details of the stunt and how it went awry.Another way to gain attention? wear extremely nerdy thick glasses and comb ur hair "karipap" style, and play your bass 90 degrees style, (u know, the hold up high like my chemical romance guitarist 1). another instant limelight. i still remember this bassist dat did the exact same thing and was given a proper 3 minute video coverage during sound check, . The rest of the band? all in the dark la, haha. lots of things u can learn from uni gigs , where there isn't much band-ism going on, just a pure melee between the guitarist and bassist, . Oh yea, sometimes keyboards included too |
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Aug 25 2007, 01:34 AM
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jum on the bass amp?
haha tat sounds fun how big is the amp? imagine jumping on a stack from the organiser... in sum deep trouble haha |
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Aug 25 2007, 07:07 AM
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Ah, foogie, i see you're as bubbly as ever .... |
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Aug 25 2007, 01:52 PM
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Screw keyboarders. I hate them
. Only those i've met so far of course They're so arrogant and think just because they can programme drums and bass and strings and etc etc, they don't need a band. |
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Aug 25 2007, 02:15 PM
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haha i kind of imagine wen people can record a whole album out of midi
and wen they perform... might see....4 keyboards....all midi out haha drums on keyboard bass on keyboard aaa !!!everythin tats like a nightmare foogie : spot u in frenster new bassThis post has been edited by crazychris: Aug 25 2007, 02:15 PM |
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Aug 25 2007, 03:38 PM
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Hello man, does anyone know where to repair my bass guitar? the in-jack is giving me distorted sound, any idea?
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Aug 25 2007, 05:42 PM
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keep it! don't need an overdrive pedal anymore |
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Aug 25 2007, 06:30 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Aug 25 2007, 02:15 PM) haha i kind of imagine wen people can record a whole album out of midi There is actually...and wen they perform... might see....4 keyboards....all midi out haha drums on keyboard bass on keyboard aaa !!!everythin tats like a nightmare foogie : spot u in frenster new bassOnce I saw a "show"... Two guys on stage with two laptops... Erm... Then they "performed" a few songs... Everyone was like "What the..." O.o |
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Aug 25 2007, 07:01 PM
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yea i saw them!
they were at the early rounds of the tigerbeer botb thing which i joined a few years back. and they were using fruity loops. lol. anyways, why do u bassists need the help of guitarist to spam your forums to make it move on to the 2nd page? |
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Aug 25 2007, 07:18 PM
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lol...
On a serious note (pun intended, did I use it right this time Blacktrix? lol): Pure awesomeness... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohResYM7lhI...related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrW58gEO3iU...related&search= |
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Aug 25 2007, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE(Rossie @ Aug 25 2007, 07:18 PM) lol... man!!! awesome...On a serious note (pun intended, did I use it right this time Blacktrix? lol): Pure awesomeness... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohResYM7lhI...related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrW58gEO3iU...related&search= skills and tone  |
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Aug 25 2007, 07:52 PM
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Yeah... Feel like burying my bass (although not here yet...)
 Yet more proof of only 4 strings are enough! woot! |
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Aug 25 2007, 08:05 PM
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Lol
my search of any instructional vid or pdf of tis 地狱贝斯 Hell Bass has fail....so hard to find it.... grrrhh... |
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Aug 25 2007, 08:36 PM
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wow who's that ? he's amazing.. i seldom touch my bass
 wasted my money due to GAS haha. have to pick it up and try some stuff on it  |
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Aug 25 2007, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Aug 25 2007, 08:05 PM) Lol Need to buy the tab book... The link to amazon.com is in the description...my search of any instructional vid or pdf of tis 地狱贝斯 Hell Bass has fail....so hard to find it.... grrrhh... Added on August 25, 2007, 9:04 pm QUOTE(SweetTooth @ Aug 25 2007, 08:36 PM) wow who's that ? he's amazing.. i seldom touch my bass Bass lecturer of GIT in Japan... Check out the other videos of the other lecturers... wasted my money due to GAS haha. have to pick it up and try some stuff on it This post has been edited by Rossie: Aug 25 2007, 09:04 PM |
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Aug 26 2007, 07:07 AM
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QUOTE(Rossie @ Aug 25 2007, 12:52 PM) Yet more proof of only 4 strings are enough! woot! Jamerson is proof enough for me. As for the vids, can't really get into this type of music. Although this piece is quite a good finger exercise. Looks like there's quite some string skipping going on there. But i thought the slapping didn't fit. Sounded like mark king trying to do metal . |
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Aug 26 2007, 08:50 AM
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Bassix: Erm, im sorry that u only met arrogant keyboards so far (how can keyboards be arrogant u might ask?
, dun like to use the word keyboardists). If u're lucky (as i am), u might stumble upon some of the most humble yet great keyboards around. I personally enjoy playing with these rare find that truly defines the band as a whole. crazychris: How big is the amp? erm... hmmm... just a big hughes and kettner cab+head if i remember correctly, argh! . I dun go on frenster anymore, so dat's not a new bass, it's a really old one, a really good one . Im more into facebook now. Facebook anyone?and the guy in the video is insane. |
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Aug 26 2007, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Aug 26 2007, 07:07 AM) Jamerson is proof enough for me. Yeah, just some exercise. Quite a nice groove too. As for the vids, can't really get into this type of music. Although this piece is quite a good finger exercise. Looks like there's quite some string skipping going on there. But i thought the slapping didn't fit. Sounded like mark king trying to do metal .I'll really bury my bass if the Trinity exam pieces are like that though |
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Aug 26 2007, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Aug 26 2007, 01:50 AM) Bassix: Erm, im sorry that u only met arrogant keyboards so far (how can keyboards be arrogant u might ask? well, lucky for you then. I've always met morons who agree to join the band and then 5 minutes before a session, they call up to say "well i've been thinking about it and your music is not really my type anyway".... , dun like to use the word keyboardists). If u're lucky (as i am), u might stumble upon some of the most humble yet great keyboards around. I personally enjoy playing with these rare find that truly defines the band as a whole.  They could have said it before they agreed right? Wasting studio fees.... |
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Aug 26 2007, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(Everdying @ Aug 23 2007, 05:29 PM) jimi hendrix 'red house' has no bass on it, that one doesnt sound dull and flat The guitar's basically mimicking a bass soundlar. Try removing Noel Redding's 'guitar' parts and see what you'ill get. |
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Aug 27 2007, 02:08 PM
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the geddy lee tone is very very growli
boosting the amp EQ was simpli isnt enuf T-T or may b its jz the pickups or the wood? that thunderous bass tone ow~ |
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Aug 27 2007, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Aug 25 2007, 01:52 PM) Screw keyboarders. I hate them hey wait... . Only those i've met so far of course They're so arrogant and think just because they can programme drums and bass and strings and etc etc, they don't need a band. isnt that why they created Drums From Hell just for us guitarists? |
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Aug 30 2007, 01:59 PM
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lol lol.lol..just stand infront of the stage infront of the girls and shake your booty lol.
v2....... wow |
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Aug 30 2007, 09:36 PM
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Starting today and who knows going where ... sorry if I'm breaking any rules on this forum ...
http://www.bassraptor.blogspot.com/ |
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Aug 30 2007, 09:51 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Aug 30 2007, 09:36 PM) Starting today and who knows going where ... sorry if I'm breaking any rules on this forum ... Hey stop wasting time and tell us about the mesa amp! http://www.bassraptor.blogspot.com/  |
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Aug 30 2007, 10:26 PM
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chill, lah, bro, just got the amp this evening only ...
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Aug 30 2007, 10:40 PM
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mesa all the way!!! Sama gang
Although i haven't tried out the walkabout before. I have tried their powerhouse lines of cabs though through my strategy. That will literally blow you away. This post has been edited by Bassix: Aug 30 2007, 10:41 PM |
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Aug 30 2007, 11:41 PM
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Even the name "Mesa" really blows me away.
Not to mention, the wattage and the price tag.  |
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Aug 31 2007, 12:47 AM
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walau, sujesh got new mesa ar? merdeka specials wei
. btw, happy merdeka to all lyn bassists! negaraku, tanah tumpahnya darahku, rakyat hidup, (negaraku, negarakuku, negaraku, negarakuku) bersatu dan maju . |
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Aug 31 2007, 02:43 AM
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wah!! Mesa!!
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Aug 31 2007, 11:19 AM
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I wonder how much is that Mesa amp
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where can we find a mesa in Msia？
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Aug 31 2007, 07:46 PM
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B e n t l e y.
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Aug 31 2007, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Aug 31 2007, 11:19 AM) I wonder how much is that Mesa amp Well, keep checking my blog ... Offtopic: Woohoo! 400th Post! Merdeka! |
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Aug 31 2007, 08:33 PM) Well, keep checking my blog ... 8k++ Where you bought it from?  |
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Sep 1 2007, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Sep 1 2007, 12:04 PM) 8k++ It's on loan for review, courtesy of new Mesa distributor Bentley ... Where you bought it from? |
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When will the review be published? This coming Thursday?
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Sep 1 2007, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(Rossie @ Sep 1 2007, 03:12 PM) When will the review be published? This coming Thursday? Man, I just picked up the amp two days ago, it's a bit too soon!!! But watch out for a mini-review earlier on my blog page...oh, by the way, if you mean the print review, it's on monday's now ...This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Sep 1 2007, 03:19 PM |
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Sep 1 2007, 03:55 PM
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Ah... No wonder I can't find it... lol...
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Sep 1 2007, 05:51 PM
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8.3k is way too pricey. Considering it's a hybrid, 5k would already be pushing it.
Well, that's mesa for you. It's all in the name |
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Sep 1 2007, 05:51 PM) 8.3k is way too pricey. Considering it's a hybrid, 5k would already be pushing it. Yeah, it's all in the name ... same reason yoiu'd buy a harley ... or breitling .... Well, that's mesa for you. It's all in the name |
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What about the Big Block, M-Pulse and the Bass 400+ ?
 How different they sound? What made you choose the walkabout over these? |
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Sep 2 2007, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Sep 2 2007, 11:06 PM) What about the Big Block, M-Pulse and the Bass 400+ ? I have no idea how different they sound ... if you check my earlier posts, i said i took the walkabout for review ... and because it was the easiest to carry back!!! How different they sound? What made you choose the walkabout over these? |
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Sep 3 2007, 11:11 PM
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the bass 400+ weighs about 20++kg. Almost the same as the strategy 400.
In terms of sound, it's crunch cannot compare to an ampeg. But clean is nice warm and fuzzy if you turn the gain slightly up. |
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Sep 4 2007, 05:05 PM
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i lil off topic q's... what could goes wrong if u put the battery wrong way(the + -).. coz rite now my bass hav no sound at all and i tot maybe i put it wrong way before that
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QUOTE(PVCpipe @ Sep 4 2007, 05:05 PM) i lil off topic q's... what could goes wrong if u put the battery wrong way(the + -).. coz rite now my bass hav no sound at all and i tot maybe i put it wrong way before that oh, dear! u may have shorted the preamp, blowing it ... it's important to remember that these preamps work on the battery's DC output, so positive to positive and negative to negative ... on a much bigger scale, imagine connecting the red and black terminals of your car battery in reverse! |
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Sep 4 2007, 05:25 PM
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so u mean the preamp edi dead, what other option that i hav so i can still use the bass
Added on September 4, 2007, 5:26 pmso u mean the preamp edi dead or still can be repaired, what other option that i hav so i can still use the bass Added on September 4, 2007, 5:29 pmso u mean the preamp edi dead or still can be repaired, what other option that i hav so i can still use the bass This post has been edited by PVCpipe: Sep 4 2007, 05:29 PM |
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Sep 4 2007, 05:29 PM
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if your bass has no passive option, then you have to replace the preamp ... best to get it checked by a technician ... what bass is this?
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Sep 4 2007, 05:35 PM
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sx stingray copy... what the cost both for changing to passive and changing to new preamp
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QUOTE(PVCpipe @ Sep 4 2007, 05:35 PM) sx stingray copy... what the cost both for changing to passive and changing to new preamp No idea, man ... you better check with a tech. He'll tell you exactly what's wrong and suggest options. |
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Sep 4 2007, 10:42 PM
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upgrade to a better preamp haha
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Sep 6 2007, 03:53 AM
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izzit common for a bassist to use bass effect?
i'm a noob in bass(and guitar of coz) and am considering buying a bass multieffect for my lil bro since he ask for one. ---->> clicky <<---- is this ok for a beginner bassist? or a zoom B1x, zoom B2.1u ? how much is it? thanks. |
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Sep 6 2007, 08:04 PM
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im using a B2.1u currentli
honestli its addictive.... it adds color to ur bass tone... since my bass tone is very dry...the effect pedal make it reali wet and i cant liv without the pedal now... n the drum machine is a bonus gt mine at rm500 may b u can get the B2 cheaper |
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Sep 7 2007, 05:05 AM
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effects are nice to play around and experiment with. Samplers are a waste of money unless the basic tone is already good. Then a sampler enhances the sound if you tune it properly. If your base tone is crappy, then a sampler won't do much to help.
Anyway, as a beginner there's really no big risk as long as you keep getting the cheapest stuff possible. There's always a price to be paid until you learn enough to decide what you need and what you dont and also until you train your ear up to listen for what is good and what is not. The ampworks looks like a pretty decent buy for 250. Samplers and effects to play around with. Although i doubt it would do wonders for you. Like everything else, you have to pay a fortune for good tone  |
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Sep 8 2007, 11:59 AM
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i am using zoom b2.1u its good for its price honestly!
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Sep 9 2007, 02:19 AM
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lol
wil b tryin to get a seymour duncan SMB-5a for my OLP yeah!! gota go bentley tis comin wednesday!! |
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Sep 11 2007, 12:15 AM
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ello guys...
i'm starving for a good song to practise bass on... i think my playing has gone stagnant... no improvement at all... any suggestions..? currently i'm listening to a lot of dave matthews band... so i've been playing the song "crush" and "#41" a lot... i don't know if any of u guys listen to dmb here... so if any of u have any good song for a bass noob like me to listen or play along with that'd be great... adios muchachos... This post has been edited by hotfootpowder: Sep 11 2007, 12:15 AM |
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Sep 11 2007, 12:53 AM
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im a noob too
how bout "damage control" ? keke |
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Sep 11 2007, 01:19 AM
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If you're looking for funky oldies
, listen to brickhouse by the commodores. And yes the singer is lionel richie. I wouldn't have believed it at first either. |
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Sep 11 2007, 01:19 AM) If you're looking for funky oldies ahhh geeezzz... this is nice man... thanks a whole bunch.... this song's gonna make me playing for weeks to come... , listen to brickhouse by the commodores. And yes the singer is lionel richie. I wouldn't have believed it at first either. gotta brush up on my slap/pop skills ----> CHECK THIS OUT <----- |
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Sep 11 2007, 08:51 AM
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wow, dave matthews band! the bass lines are really tight man
. stick to it! hehe. tripping billies is pretty nice. #41 is like, "abothen!" . |
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Sep 13 2007, 01:31 PM
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marshall bass amps in bentley
tastythe fender bass 0193560700 sounded so sweet |
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Sep 14 2007, 04:07 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Sep 13 2007, 06:31 AM) marshall bass amps in bentley 0193560700 ??? tastythe fender bass 0193560700 sounded so sweet |
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Sep 14 2007, 04:15 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Sep 14 2007, 04:07 AM) 0193560700 ??? looks like a phone number to me. mayb...... |
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Sep 14 2007, 07:22 AM
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that's the model number code ...019 indicates US-made, this one seems to be American Series Jazz Bass V, 5-string.
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Sep 14 2007, 01:53 PM
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lol typo 019 3560 i mean haha
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Sep 14 2007, 03:38 PM
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crazy chris! u actually tried the jazz bass V????? next time dun use codes la,
. i dun ever get to try anything american in bentley |
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Sep 14 2007, 10:44 PM
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fren wit the sales there...
so jz test lo... actuali tat day a guitar tech name "derek" (i hope i spell his name right...) he was testing the mesa wit a '62 strat... at 1st i tod it was sum crap mahogany neck and body gita... wit a gibson logo humbuker on the neck position... but it seems tat it might probabli b a '62 strat... cz the maple neck was used so much..it turn brown... it was said to b a collector's item cz was used for lots of recording in HK and now he's gona sen it to s'pore to the buyer market price 20k...eeks so eventuali bentley gt very few people...so i jz grab the jazz bass and my another fren grab a jackson....den we start jamming... wit the guitar tech...lol erm...sounds weird? Added on September 19, 2007, 5:33 pmsmtn reli weird!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHTSVU_e37U man.... This post has been edited by crazychris: Sep 19 2007, 05:33 PM |
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Sep 23 2007, 08:15 PM
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wei, wat happened dudes? why no reply for so long? anyways, giler nice video there, crazychris. this quintin berry guy seriously rocks la with the way he holds the bass and all dat
. am hooked with the video. was searching for him all over youtube. and i can tell u he's crazy! |
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Sep 24 2007, 04:18 AM
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never seen him before. But he's just an example to all those "proper technique" freaks out there. Who says you can't play good bass with crappy technique
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Sep 24 2007, 09:54 AM
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does any1 knows whose the bassist in the heboh heboh on tv3 live shows?
he uses a G&L 5 stringer |
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Sep 24 2007, 11:58 AM
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chris: that's kelly.
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Sep 26 2007, 10:55 PM
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Wow nice video there chris.
Just came back from Philippines yesterday, and exams are on.. Hope I can find time to make those new strings rust |
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Sep 27 2007, 07:09 PM
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u can hav my rusty strings haha
a fren bought an OLP MM3 5 string in JS music...and... the sales person...say he can "HotRod it to active by RM200" T-T i bought an activ OLP by 1400... and he gt his at 1250... !@#$ |
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Sep 28 2007, 03:11 PM
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just here to make some noise...woohoo!!!
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Sep 28 2007, 04:46 PM
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btw, i'm clearing my stocks of bass strings, all 4-string sets, check out my thread at JT ...
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Sep 29 2007, 12:42 AM
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your high beam u sold how much?
btw, welcome back, nzx, after such a long hiatus . somebody going to come out ep adee lo . |
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Sep 29 2007, 08:23 AM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Sep 29 2007, 12:42 AM) your high beam u sold how much? RM70, 40-100 gauge, only 1 set left now ... |
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Sep 29 2007, 05:54 PM
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guys..wanna ask if bass amplifiers for studio/room use..50-60 watts enuf kar ?? playing with band..
any1 know where can cari 2nd hand 1 in malacca ?? thanks guys |
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Sep 29 2007, 10:45 PM
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wow, rm 70, tempting.... i cant book now, i have no money
. but i wud love to  . if i got money, which wud be after my exams soon, i pm u la, if u still have stock, if dun have adee then nvm la 50-60 watts shud be enough kua, 2nd hand in malacca? erm, try daniel's at melaka raya, altho i dun like how they price certain items or services. quite overpriced. btw, u from mmu? normally get from jamtank for the best deals . if u dun mind travelling a bit to kl. |
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Sep 30 2007, 08:24 AM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Sep 29 2007, 10:45 PM) wow, rm 70, tempting.... i cant book now, i have no money probably gone by then ... more than half sold already .... but i wud love to . if i got money, which wud be after my exams soon, i pm u la, if u still have stock, if dun have adee then nvm la |
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Oct 1 2007, 02:04 AM
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Papanic, playing with a band, i'd get more than 60 watts if u have resources to get it. Hard hitting drummers and out of control guitarists will drown out the bass. Plus even if u could hear the bass its gonna have crappy tone and i'd bet the amp is already clipping past its limits, which is ok if its a tube but i dun think dats the case here. haha.
But in the end its all about control lar, just ask the rest of the fellers to soften down. Get moon gel for ur drummer. Coz if everyones blasting, u gonna have another problem, cant hear the vocals. Hahaha... Foogie, get new strings for BOTB finals man!!! Wooho!!!! |
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Oct 5 2007, 03:19 PM
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hey guys, my friend wants to buy a bass
can recommend something? he is begginer budget is around RM200-500 (anything cheaper would be appreciated) thanks |
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Oct 5 2007, 05:52 PM
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most here would probably recommend SX. As for me, i had a noname bass for my first bass and it served me well enough. As a beginner all you really need is a piece of wood with 4 strings strung up that is capable of making some noise. Try 2nd hand battered up basses. They'll be more than good enough.
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Oct 5 2007, 07:05 PM
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While Bassix makes a point, here's my take ... do you really want to buy a RM200 battered bass that has been through who knows what? Check out any jamming studio that's been around for at least 5 years, and take a look at the studio bass ... .lol ...
On the other hand, if you spend around RM400-500 for a new SX or Hofma or Pyramid, you get the chance to thrash and abuse it on a clean slate ... lol .... |
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Oct 6 2007, 07:40 AM
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well maybe battered was too harsh a word to use
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Oct 6 2007, 08:07 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Oct 6 2007, 07:40 AM) well maybe battered was too harsh a word to use ha ha , but you get my point. ... if someone's selling a bass for rm200, u can bet "battered" would be among its qualities ... i've seen a number of these, the first owner bought it to "have a bit of fun", and second owner "for a bit of a bash aorund" ... actually, if you can find a used SX in good condition, could be the answer ... |
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Oct 7 2007, 02:20 AM
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SX poison series has sum visual effects on me haha
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Oct 12 2007, 08:50 PM
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what happened to all bassers???
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Oct 12 2007, 10:58 PM
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exam seasons
every1 study at home keke |
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Oct 12 2007, 11:02 PM
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Yeah exam season... Not much time to spend here.
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Oct 13 2007, 12:27 AM
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who said, i drop by quite often. But all so quiet so i also diam
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Oct 13 2007, 08:19 AM
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ha ha, exams, eh? makes me realise how ancient i am ... btw, my prog-rock band samarkand is back together and today and tmrw (sat/sun), we're doing something at the roland show at sg wang, kl, 2pm and 6pm, 30-min sets ... take a break and drop by, we'll go for a drink ...
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Oct 13 2007, 07:32 PM
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MMU is on sem break, most ppl r home. Maybe their hometown pc not coonected to broadband or just too lazy to come online....or busy lepak with kawan. Anyways happy Raya to all!!!
Anyways i went to studio for a recording session, realised my SX just aint cutting anymore, for recording at least. Firstly there are some 'dead spots' in the fret board, notes played on that fret just come out softer volume wise. Then my slides are also soft, duno y. And the thing dat really got to the sound engineer was the loud hissing/humming. Hahaha. Maybe its the wiring or shielding or just the stock pickups, i duno. So switched to Alda's Fender Highway One...no more dead spots or soft sliding but there was still buzzing/humming altho much less noticable. And if anyone is wondering, no i didn't play it single coil mode, both p'ups were full on, which make them humbucking. Tone knob set to full also. Well, recording in a studio has been good experience for me. U realize things dat u normally wont when u practice/gig. Man i need a real Fender...tapi tak ada duit. Sedih sekali. But recently been dreaming of Ricks, especially those in Fireglo finish. Huhuhu...dats even more expensive, darnnit. |
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Oct 13 2007, 11:08 PM
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Don't get a rick. After you get one you will surely start GASing for an ampeg stack.
I warned you !!! |
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Oct 14 2007, 01:21 AM
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AMPEG !!! yeah!!
NZX: alda's highway1 ? u bought his bass? |
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Oct 14 2007, 10:26 AM
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NZX - Nice Fenders always available at HOB, if you have the budget ...
... as for Ric, be warned that you have to adjust your playing style quite a bit ... i'm using Rics for Samarkand now, and the past 4 months of regular Ric usage still isn't enought to get me totally comfortable ... but the tone, man ... whichever amp you use, it's a Ric sound!Ric prices these days are becoming quite silly, though .... too much demand, not enough supply ... I can sell my three-year-old Ric for 30% more than what I paid for it! |
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Oct 14 2007, 03:38 PM
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But if you can get ricks for the standard price, then it's a good investment. Although it is rather hard to get
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Oct 14 2007, 04:49 PM
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bassraptor: adjust playing style?
how? y? |
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Oct 15 2007, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Oct 14 2007, 04:49 PM) bassraptor: adjust playing style? Once you strap it on, you'll see ...how? y? check out ebay for ric basses and look at the prices ... some usa dealers are asking for more than the listed price even! |
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Oct 15 2007, 12:04 PM
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keke stil yet to met a ric
however wen to check out the new yamaha outlet at mid valey finali get to played wit RBX JM2 it oni cost 3800 haha there's TRBs i havent tried yet see after my finals go ther lepak wit their TRBhaha |
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Oct 15 2007, 12:12 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Oct 15 2007, 12:04 PM) keke stil yet to met a ric however wen to check out the new yamaha outlet at mid valey finali get to played wit RBX JM2 it oni cost 3800 haha there's TRBs i havent tried yet see after my finals go ther lepak wit their TRBhaha  ...once u meet a ric, yr life will change ...  This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Oct 15 2007, 12:12 PM |
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Oct 15 2007, 10:52 PM
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i can only agree to that
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Oct 15 2007, 11:12 PM
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Where in Malaysia am I supposed to find/buy a ric?
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Oct 16 2007, 07:41 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Oct 15 2007, 11:12 PM) Where in Malaysia am I supposed to find/buy a ric? Buy: Sorry, no such luck, no Ric dealer here and extremely rare that one turns up for sale at all. In the past five years, I've known of only one Ric bass that was put up for sale.Find: Well, you can always visit HOB to check out what a Ric bass feels and looks like. I've got a 4003 and a 4001, both different sort of beasts ... If you order new through Ric Asia, via Japan, that is, or through any US dealers willing to ship here (again, a rarity), the waiting list is 12-24 months. Actually, I am on the waiting list for another 4003 too ...  |
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Oct 16 2007, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Oct 16 2007, 07:41 AM) Buy: Sorry, no such luck, no Ric dealer here and extremely rare that one turns up for sale at all. In the past five years, I've known of only one Ric bass that was put up for sale. 1-2 Years Find: Well, you can always visit HOB to check out what a Ric bass feels and looks like. I've got a 4003 and a 4001, both different sort of beasts ... If you order new through Ric Asia, via Japan, that is, or through any US dealers willing to ship here (again, a rarity), the waiting list is 12-24 months. Actually, I am on the waiting list for another 4003 too ... Anyway do you have the full address for HOB? |
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Oct 21 2007, 08:15 AM
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it's raptor's house!
anyways, nice playing with the ric there, suj. accidentally stumbled upon your band last saturday . oh yea, nice yellow bandana too, looks more rockish |
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Oct 21 2007, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Oct 21 2007, 08:15 AM) it's raptor's house! tq ... lol ... why u didn't come and say hi, lah, dude ...?anyways, nice playing with the ric there, suj. accidentally stumbled upon your band last saturday . oh yea, nice yellow bandana too, looks more rockish |
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Oct 21 2007, 09:45 PM
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ada gambar?
keke |
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Oct 22 2007, 03:07 AM
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hello.. bassist reporting in here
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Oct 22 2007, 04:11 AM
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welcome to the club
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Oct 22 2007, 10:04 AM
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btw, what actually all bassist discuss and talk in here??
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Oct 22 2007, 11:25 AM
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QUOTE(mutt @ Oct 22 2007, 10:04 AM) btw, what actually all bassist discuss and talk in here?? mostly porn ... bass porn ... lol |
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Oct 22 2007, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Oct 22 2007, 11:25 AM) mostly porn ... bass porn ... lol lol.. so no discussion about bass at all |
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Oct 22 2007, 04:11 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Oct 21 2007, 11:27 AM) tq ... lol ... why u didn't come and say hi, lah, dude ...? sorry man, i was in a hurry, . u saw me or not? i was right in front of the stage for quite a while, behaving like a stone ager. (never listened to an electric drum before) . |
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Oct 22 2007, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Oct 22 2007, 04:11 PM) sorry man, i was in a hurry, aiyah, missed you, lah, i must have been focusing too hard onstage ... lol ... i hate playing with digital drums, can't feel the groove behind you .... u saw me or not? i was right in front of the stage for quite a while, behaving like a stone ager. (never listened to an electric drum before) .mutt - surely porn is more interesting than bass!! |
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Oct 22 2007, 07:45 PM
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i thought the digital drums sounded quite convincing as an acoustic imitator
u were really focused, i was like "wa, so serious ar, better dun disturb" nice riffs btw . |
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Oct 25 2007, 11:57 AM
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;p sian lah. i need to look for a 3rd bass to put here in KL ;( damn itchy to play both my bass now is in sg
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Oct 25 2007, 02:54 PM
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white musicman stingray 5 in bentley now haha 8.3k
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Oct 31 2007, 12:59 AM
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Bassist reporting in?
BC Rich Warlock user. |
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Oct 31 2007, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Oct 31 2007, 12:59 AM) Bassist reporting in? Welcome BC Rich Warlock user. |
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Nov 1 2007, 01:10 AM
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Heheh, thanks.
Anyways, I was just wondering. How many of you guys pick, and how many do fingerstyle, or even combine both? I have issues trying to produce the palm muting effect while playing fingerstyle. I figured out a way to do it, but it's annoying and you can't go too fast. Any ideas? This post has been edited by liew90kw: Nov 1 2007, 01:11 AM |
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Nov 1 2007, 01:51 AM
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i play with both. i'm a guitarist so i play better with the pick. i still cant get a nice warm tone from fingerplucking. plus i cant play 3 fingers for shiz
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Nov 1 2007, 12:37 PM
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anytin tat cant b played fast requires extreme patience and endurance
it all comes back to "PRACTISE" the consistent practise its reli hard work... if u wan achieve smtn great gud luck man |
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Nov 1 2007, 04:55 PM
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QUOTE(SweetTooth @ Nov 1 2007, 01:51 AM) i play with both. i'm a guitarist so i play better with the pick. i still cant get a nice warm tone from fingerplucking. plus i cant play 3 fingers for shiz Actually 2 fingers is already sufficient. |
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Nov 1 2007, 06:08 PM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Oct 31 2007, 06:10 PM) Heheh, thanks. i use double thumb and double pop when trying to play palm mute. The speed is ok for me. I never need to go fast with the songs i play. Anyways, I was just wondering. How many of you guys pick, and how many do fingerstyle, or even combine both? I have issues trying to produce the palm muting effect while playing fingerstyle. I figured out a way to do it, but it's annoying and you can't go too fast. Any ideas? I never use a pick because, well i can't . |
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Nov 1 2007, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(SweetTooth @ Nov 1 2007, 01:51 AM) i play with both. i'm a guitarist so i play better with the pick. i still cant get a nice warm tone from fingerplucking. plus i cant play 3 fingers for shiz LOL I somehow have the exact opposite of that man. I can't get a nice warm tone from picking.... only seem to find bright in-your-face tones.Oh, and for the 3-fingers thing, start out with "Iron Maiden - The Trooper" A friend of mine recommended it to me as a "3 fingerstyle on bass for dummies". It actually works lol. @Bassix==> can you elaborate on the double thumb and double pop? I never really understood those. I can do regular slap & pop but thats about it. |
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Nov 1 2007, 08:33 PM
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just go youtube and search. Since wooten became so famous this technique is all over the place.
Actually i do not double thump or double pop. Instead of slapping with my thumb i pluck like how a classical player would. It's basically like playing classical fingerstyle cept with the double thump-ish method as in after i pluck with my thumb i flick it out again to pluck the same string again. So it's more like double plucking. The other 2 fingers are just normal plucking, nothing special. |
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Nov 1 2007, 08:37 PM
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search for victor wooten
im learning tat too but....stil tinkin how to use tat for rock songs aiks... most picks wunt giv warm tone i wonder wil nylon do the warm tone? |
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Nov 1 2007, 09:29 PM
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slapping or popping followed by quick hammer-ons sounds really interesting with distortion. give it a try sometime.
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Nov 3 2007, 01:43 AM
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distortion?
using BOSS ODB? MXR ? |
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Nov 3 2007, 03:49 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 1 2007, 08:37 PM) search for victor wooten heheh... i've tried the victor wooten techniq.... damn hard... plus my fingernails started to hurt...im learning tat too but....stil tinkin how to use tat for rock songs aiks... most picks wunt giv warm tone i wonder wil nylon do the warm tone? |
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Nov 3 2007, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 3 2007, 01:43 AM) distortion? Boss ODB-3 works just fine, but you have to keep playing with the EQ depending on which range of notes you want to use more. You have to be a treble and midrange whore, usually, but dont be afraid to experiment. using BOSS ODB? MXR ? It actually sounds wicked on MT-2, but that's for guitars, so another story for another time. This post has been edited by liew90kw: Nov 3 2007, 10:20 AM |
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Nov 3 2007, 03:23 PM
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lol, raptor might have something to say about bass effects
.anyways, double thumb rocks, the tone produced is beyond comparison. talk about dynamics and techniques . u should be real proud to be able to pull it off, bassix. well, i tried, but i cant even come close to actually being able to play it . kudos to victor wooten. using a pick? . i can never use a pick for a bass. i simply wud accidentally drop it everytime i try . |
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Nov 3 2007, 04:53 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Nov 3 2007, 08:23 AM) lol, raptor might have something to say about bass effects Hehe, i can't really pull it off. I just cheat along the way .anyways, double thumb rocks, the tone produced is beyond comparison. talk about dynamics and techniques . u should be real proud to be able to pull it off, bassix. well, i tried, but i cant even come close to actually being able to play it . kudos to victor wooten. using a pick? . i can never use a pick for a bass. i simply wud accidentally drop it everytime i try . ....shhhhh Well i don't use it like victor wooten uses it. Not as well anyway. But his style of music is not really mine. Too much going on in it (Except in Flecktones. I like his stuff there). Although i have to admit that he does have many wicked techniques up his sleeve. |
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Nov 4 2007, 12:02 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Nov 3 2007, 04:53 PM) Hehe, i can't really pull it off. I just cheat along the way and notice his humility ....shhhhh Well i don't use it like victor wooten uses it. Not as well anyway. But his style of music is not really mine. Too much going on in it (Except in Flecktones. I like his stuff there). Although i have to admit that he does have many wicked techniques up his sleeve. . very similar to urself's, bassix . i guess all great bassists are pretty humble . i enjoy all his video lessons on utube. even the ones where he just talks about his influences and experiences. might seem boring to some, but i learned so much more from there than from his double thumbing lessons . we can see how he's been positively built up from these patriarchs of bass. im glad wooten and a bunch of other great names have proven that great basslines are not just made up from a confusing mix of tens of notes in a single bar. . |
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Nov 4 2007, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Nov 3 2007, 05:02 PM) im glad wooten and a bunch of other great names have proven that great basslines are not just made up from a confusing mix of tens of notes in a single bar. Well yeah, but sometimes i get the impression that he contradicts himself. But it is showbiz after all. A good bassline is not going to get you anywhere these days. You need some flashy stuff if you want to get noticed. . |
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Nov 4 2007, 09:13 PM
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Yo peeps..!!!
I just pickup up playing with a pick few months ago, for my bands recording purposes lar, used it on one punk rock-ish feel song. Brighter n more aggressive tone, stands out more. But more commonly finger picking lar, more control over dynamics for me. I damn noob at slapping, hahaha!!! Foogie, pergi KL tak ajak me lar, go see Samarkand also tak ajak!!! Results how? good? I passes all, thank goodness!! edit : one more thing, picking too hard (high & in the moment, haha) will result in the sound jadi distorted. Gain too high? I guess...duno lar. But pickup volume level is almost turned full on. But it never happens when finger picking, only when use pick. This post has been edited by NZX: Nov 4 2007, 09:21 PM |
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Nov 4 2007, 09:44 PM
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lol you all talking about double thumb and all... I can't even pull a simple slap riff off correctly... Maybe slappin' is just ain't my thing
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Nov 4 2007, 11:57 PM
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@NZX ==> where do you pick? closer to neck or closer to bridge? Too hard closer to bridge tends to screw with my sound as well.
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Nov 5 2007, 12:39 AM
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NZX: aiya, i accidentally stumbled upon samarkand la, haha. sujesh so gaya tho. how's work coming man?? results? very nice
. all glory to god for his grace even though i clearly didnt give my best . still waiting to send u ur nicely wrapped ocean of fire cd . walau, nzx so pro, can use pick lo. i can never play with a pick ever, no matter how hard ive tried. . |
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Nov 5 2007, 01:55 AM
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QUOTE(hotfootpowder @ Nov 3 2007, 03:49 AM) heheh... i've tried the victor wooten techniq.... damn hard... plus my fingernails started to hurt... cut al my nails shorthate tat nail tone Added on November 5, 2007, 2:03 amNZX : pick...cany get use it pick on a bass haha feel strange to me cause hanging the bass quite high... wud feel like chicken pickin haha This post has been edited by crazychris: Nov 5 2007, 02:04 AM |
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Nov 5 2007, 03:59 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Nov 4 2007, 02:44 PM) lol you all talking about double thumb and all... I can't even pull a simple slap riff off correctly... Maybe slappin' is just ain't my thing I can't slap either. My double thumbing has nothing to do with slapping. It's all about cheating |
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Nov 5 2007, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Nov 5 2007, 03:59 AM) I can't slap either. My double thumbing has nothing to do with slapping. It's all about cheating Then where the tone come from? Effect pedals? |
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Nov 6 2007, 12:44 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Nov 5 2007, 09:40 AM) Then where the tone come from? Effect pedals? No i just pluck instead of slap. Pluck with the thumb, if that makes any sense. And the upward stroke is the same only with a little less force so the strings don't slap back on the frets to get that percussive tone.This post has been edited by Bassix: Nov 6 2007, 12:45 AM |
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Nov 6 2007, 01:41 AM
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ooo i tink i know tat
isit douglas style? |
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Nov 6 2007, 03:24 AM
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douglas who?
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Nov 6 2007, 01:17 PM
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QUOTE(hotfootpowder @ Nov 3 2007, 03:49 AM) heheh... i've tried the victor wooten techniq.... damn hard... plus my fingernails started to hurt... should try th e BDDI. that shit rocks hard. |
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Nov 6 2007, 01:46 PM
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Doug Wimbish
who gt sell 2nd hand sansamp bass DI lookin for 2nd hand haha |
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Nov 6 2007, 07:56 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Nov 6 2007, 12:44 AM) No i just pluck instead of slap. Pluck with the thumb, if that makes any sense. And the upward stroke is the same only with a little less force so the strings don't slap back on the frets to get that percussive tone. I gotta try this out QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 6 2007, 01:46 PM) Doug Wimbish Upgrading your DI already?who gt sell 2nd hand sansamp bass DI lookin for 2nd hand haha |
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Nov 6 2007, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 6 2007, 01:46 PM) who gt sell 2nd hand sansamp bass DI lookin for 2nd hand haha . can sell ur sansamp for ur wanted new fender |
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Nov 7 2007, 12:03 AM
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oh wimbish... I haven't seen one technique he doesn't use well yet.
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Nov 7 2007, 01:32 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao4MDXELreI
at around 1:05 wen he demonstrate tat thum pluck NZX wan sell ? |
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Nov 8 2007, 01:06 AM
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But that's not what i meant. He's plucking outward and then slapping with his fingers.
I'm just using my thumb like how you would play classical guitar. |
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Nov 8 2007, 02:37 AM
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dude...!!! I not selling lar ok. THe shit does rock hard...haha
But it would be redundant if u had an active bass. I like the overdrive on the BDDI, nice. Maybe next time i will sell lar, to get the prog BDDI. Fender...?? My dream of a fender....continues. haha. no $$$. U when gonna get fender lar foogie? Or terus get warwick or modulus or something. Neeways PG165 recording update for u, instrments all settled, next week vocals. After dat should be mixing on the sound engineers part. But we need more $$ for mastering maybe by Nick Lee. THen more $$ for reproducing CD, printing, cases.... Poetic Ammo got it right...its all about the $$$ |
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Nov 8 2007, 11:11 AM
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nzx, when i work dat time, i will pledge quite a lot of money to pg165
.foogie? fender? tunggu lama lama la . dun even think of warwick . altho it's my top list of wat i want now. well, not wat i need. . unless salted fish really wanna concentrate fulltime on music, then maybe i wud need it . then again, prolly not . after botb might be difficult for us to continue on. |
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Nov 8 2007, 07:41 PM
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fender yg mana?
american jazz deluxe |
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Nov 9 2007, 12:54 AM
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crazychris, u really are crazy
. anyways, what do u guys think of ibanez edb550? |
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Nov 9 2007, 01:14 AM
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EDB 550
saw it in bentley looks very woody nice but dun like bass wit smal bodies.... smtn beefier and have sum weight feels more secure keke crazy huh haha a 5 string warwick thumb is 5.1kg a gibson les paul custom can reach 5kg the weight contributes to the tone? |
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Nov 9 2007, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 9 2007, 01:14 AM) EDB 550 Cheh.. My Jackson bass also got that weight la saw it in bentley looks very woody nice but dun like bass wit smal bodies.... smtn beefier and have sum weight feels more secure keke crazy huh haha a 5 string warwick thumb is 5.1kg a gibson les paul custom can reach 5kg the weight contributes to the tone? With hard casing its 10kg. |
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Nov 10 2007, 03:08 AM
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@chris ==> yarr weight usually contributes to tone.
Most of the time the heavier ones have a more "solid" tone, and often slightly better sustain. My BC Rich is heavier than epi les paul ultra.....but sounds freaking awesome. |
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Nov 10 2007, 11:23 AM
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haha heavy weight competition on the run
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Nov 10 2007, 01:42 PM
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well, using an uber-heavy instrument for awhile helps build muscle....
Just look at the famous les paul users. All got physique like they work out constantly. |
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Nov 10 2007, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Nov 10 2007, 06:42 AM) well, using an uber-heavy instrument for awhile helps build muscle.... that's because they do workout. I've been playing heavy instruments for ages now and i'm still skinny Just look at the famous les paul users. All got physique like they work out constantly. |
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Nov 10 2007, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Nov 10 2007, 02:54 PM) that's because they do workout. I've been playing heavy instruments for ages now and i'm still skinny Same here... Its really a pain in the shoulder. |
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Nov 10 2007, 06:34 PM
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yups, same here, i am using one of the heaviest bass my money can buy, and im still a tad too skinny
. anyways, anymore input on edb550? |
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Nov 11 2007, 02:44 AM
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lol do you guys like, stand still when playing?
According to some people i havent seen for awhile i got a little bigger over the 3 months they didnt see me |
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Nov 11 2007, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Nov 11 2007, 02:44 AM) lol do you guys like, stand still when playing? Well, I stand still at home due to the limited space. According to some people i havent seen for awhile i got a little bigger over the 3 months they didnt see me But moving in a imaginary "boundary" on stage. |
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Nov 11 2007, 05:20 PM
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its gud to stand up while practising...
but stand STILL ?? |
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Nov 11 2007, 05:27 PM
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sometimes when i practice standing up(rarely) if i get into the music too much i'll pretend i'm some rock star on stage and do the laiho pose :shy:
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Nov 11 2007, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Nov 10 2007, 07:44 PM) lol do you guys like, stand still when playing? Not necessarily because of playing bass. Because i know it doesn't work for me According to some people i havent seen for awhile i got a little bigger over the 3 months they didnt see me |
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Nov 11 2007, 08:02 PM
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does the growing bigger links to the bass?
or u ate too much haha |
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Nov 11 2007, 11:04 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 11 2007, 05:20 PM) its gud to stand up while practising... Not 100% still la... Got move abit, but very little due to the limited place... but stand STILL ?? |
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Nov 12 2007, 12:01 AM
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lol maybe i did eat too much, who knows
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Nov 14 2007, 08:14 PM
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any recomended bass gadgets?
DI ? |
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Nov 14 2007, 08:36 PM
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floyd rose for bass!
just kidding, they don't sell them, although i was seriously interested in getting one after i read they made one specially for some famous bassist. Imagine dive-bombing on a bass. nothing can go lower |
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Nov 14 2007, 09:22 PM
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Maybe a E-Bow for Bass.
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Nov 15 2007, 12:37 AM
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EDB550??? Y not get the BTB550? I think dats better. Or if durian runtuh get the BTB prestige series...huhuhu
Bass so heavy for wut...? My left shoulder sometimes hurt for no reason, even tho not jamming/gigging. Permanent damage man. Plus how man ppl notice the tone of our instruments until so detail? Gadget for bass...? Moog Murf MoogerFooger I never seen someone use e-bow live b4. Any local person uses? Added on November 15, 2007, 12:40 amEDB550??? Y not get the BTB550? I think dats better. Or if durian runtuh get the BTB prestige series...huhuhu Bass so heavy for wut...? My left shoulder sometimes hurt for no reason, even tho not jamming/gigging. Permanent damage man. Plus how man ppl notice the tone of our instruments until so detail? Gadget for bass...? Moog Murf MoogerFooger I never seen someone use e-bow live b4. Any local person uses? This post has been edited by NZX: Nov 15 2007, 12:40 AM |
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Nov 15 2007, 05:53 AM
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Local dunno, but I've seen Manring use it before.
liew90kw: I think you can get Kahler bridges instead of Floyd Rose. You can buy it stock but you have to modify your bass to use it. And i wouldn't go digging wood out of my bass body. Neck bending is good enough. Even though i don't find much use for it. |
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Nov 15 2007, 12:34 PM
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just like how many gibsonLP lovers wud crave for the tone from a 4-5kg gitar
how i wonder if a heavier bass response to a more fuller tone... a wariwck thumb5 is oso 4kg as a les paul std neck bending...keke damn scary... scared if the alignment run off after excessive bending |
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Nov 15 2007, 06:15 PM
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Neck Bending? What techniques is that? Bend the neck of the guitar?
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Nov 15 2007, 08:04 PM
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yeah...bend it forward(outwards), the tension of the string will be less hence lower the note. Same as trem bridge, but instead of bending the bridge, u bend the neck lar. But trem wan also do other way round get higher note, neck i think very difficult to do dat. Plus i wouldnt wanna bend my neck lar, takut!!! hahaha
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Nov 15 2007, 09:35 PM
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My neck is bolt on.. How do I bend it?
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Nov 16 2007, 12:12 AM
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i know kahler makes bass trems, but they aren't the floating design like the LFRs right?
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Nov 16 2007, 01:05 AM
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how u bend it??
if u watch enuf billy sheehan ul get the idea keke try pluck a note...den let it ring while pushing ur guitar neck wit ya left hand and holding ur bass tight wit ur left hand haha bkful dun tercabut ur bass neck haha |
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Nov 16 2007, 06:17 AM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Nov 15 2007, 05:12 PM) i know kahler makes bass trems, but they aren't the floating design like the LFRs right? same function right? And Sheehan doesn't need one so i don't need one heheheAdded on November 16, 2007, 6:18 am QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 15 2007, 06:05 PM) how u bend it?? i think you meant holding your bass tight with your right hand.if u watch enuf billy sheehan ul get the idea keke try pluck a note...den let it ring while pushing ur guitar neck wit ya left hand and holding ur bass tight wit ur left hand haha bkful dun tercabut ur bass neck haha And if you play lefty then it's the other way round This post has been edited by Bassix: Nov 16 2007, 06:18 AM |
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Nov 16 2007, 12:06 PM
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lol
yaya right hand keke typo mix up left and right |
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Nov 16 2007, 01:11 PM
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Any video to see this?
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Nov 16 2007, 05:47 PM
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=RRuOQtg-pJ0
cud see at 2:17 4:11 5:49 hopefuli keke This post has been edited by crazychris: Nov 16 2007, 05:53 PM |
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Nov 16 2007, 09:21 PM
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But that was more of a vibrato thing. I've seen sometimes where he almost drops a whole tone to D or maybe even lower on the E-string.
Can't agree with his music though... |
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Nov 17 2007, 01:08 PM
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im yet to udnerstan tis keke
too many notes for me haha |
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Nov 17 2007, 04:32 PM
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Nothing much to understand. It's just scales played at 200++bpm.
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Nov 18 2007, 11:00 AM
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Yeah it sounds like some impromptu scales improvisation
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Nov 18 2007, 01:11 PM
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A friend wanted to sell me his Ibanez GSR 180 for RM300... Izit a good buy? Anyone tried this bass before?
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Nov 18 2007, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Aug 25 2007, 02:15 PM) haha i kind of imagine wen people can record a whole album out of midi Obviously, you haven't heard of Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk ...they've been doing it for 30-40 years, even prior to the midi era, with just synths. In fact, Kraftwerk's latest tour features all members on .,.. laptops ... ha ha ha ... fortunately, they make some cerebral electronic music.and wen they perform... might see....4 keyboards....all midi out haha drums on keyboard bass on keyboard aaa !!!everythin tats like a nightmare foogie : spot u in frenster new bass |
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Nov 18 2007, 07:38 PM
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raptor! we were starting to miss u so much here! hhaha
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Nov 18 2007, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Nov 18 2007, 07:38 PM) raptor! we were starting to miss u so much here! hhaha i was away in india the past month, lah, visiting relatives, friends and temples .. |
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Nov 19 2007, 10:55 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Nov 18 2007, 09:15 PM) i was away in india the past month, lah, visiting relatives, friends and temples .. |
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Nov 19 2007, 11:40 AM
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i noe there's made in india squiers haha
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Nov 19 2007, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Nov 19 2007, 10:55 AM) and music shops.... nope, took a complete break from all that ... that was why it was a great holiday ... once in a couple of years or three, you need to pull out and see what you're missing and if you're missing anything ...  |
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Nov 20 2007, 02:50 AM
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i wonder if everyday surrounded my bass
on some day...might reli need a BREAK keke sujesh got any new inspirations from the break? |
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Nov 20 2007, 07:56 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 20 2007, 02:50 AM) i wonder if everyday surrounded my bass i always get inspiration from everything ... on some day...might reli need a BREAK keke sujesh got any new inspirations from the break? |
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Nov 20 2007, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Nov 20 2007, 07:56 AM) i always get inspiration from everything ... hmm... Maybe improvising on a Classic Indian Dance tune? |
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Nov 23 2007, 12:09 AM
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long time didnt come there...
indian music not bad mar... great percussions, drums...bass got mar? Deepavali heard some nice indian music. |
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Nov 23 2007, 12:53 AM
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petrucci music has got some indian scales in haha
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Nov 24 2007, 09:46 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 23 2007, 12:53 AM) petrucci music has got some indian scales in haha Indian scales or Ionian scales |
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Nov 25 2007, 01:36 AM
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Hey all,
I'm planning to pick up bass soon. I've been looking at the LTD B-50 4 string bass. What do you guys think? A good buy? I got quoted for RM980. OR Should I just save the money and get a SX bass... thanks |
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Nov 25 2007, 02:57 AM
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the b-50 is a very good bass for its price. my friend uses it(but its with me now
) it sounds MUCH better than my sx. get the b-50 if you can afford it, period. i don't play my sx much but i play his ltd cuz it sounds soo much better |
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Nov 25 2007, 09:56 PM
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QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Nov 25 2007, 01:36 AM) Hey all, What amp do you plan to get? The amp is important for the sound also.I'm planning to pick up bass soon. I've been looking at the LTD B-50 4 string bass. What do you guys think? A good buy? I got quoted for RM980. OR Should I just save the money and get a SX bass... thanks |
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Nov 25 2007, 10:32 PM
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I have a Yamaha BB414 for sale ... RM1k ...
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Nov 26 2007, 12:51 AM
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Thanks for the replies.
I plan to get a cheap amp maybe 15 watts and upgrade when I have more cash later. What I really like is the thin neck. The SX is rather large for my tiny hand.. This post has been edited by kwekeugene: Nov 26 2007, 12:52 AM |
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Nov 26 2007, 01:32 AM
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hehe.. I have no experience with the B-50 and raptor's yamaha BB414
Be sure you upgrade your amp as soon as possible as its widely known that the amp contributes allot to the tone. But if you want further information you can read the review here. http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...maha/BB414/10/1 http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...P/LTD+B+50/10/1 |
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Nov 26 2007, 01:18 PM
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get the BB414
its better |
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Nov 26 2007, 05:14 PM
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yeah.. i say go for the bb414 rather than the ltd. significant difference.
i wouldnt call the bb414's neck thin though, but go try it out la.. you never know. |
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Nov 28 2007, 08:54 PM
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i use the ltd b50, i bought it last year for 1.1k.
its a good bass to begin, dont expect too much bcos its just a passive cheap ltd without emg pickups. rm980 its quite worth, but play it and make sure u like it b4 you buy. wish u good luck. |
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Nov 29 2007, 02:43 PM
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ltd in KL is exorbitant pricing. i got my back up bass the F-104 for SGD$450 + freebie the same bass is price 1680 at guitar collection. take note
Added on November 29, 2007, 2:51 pm QUOTE(crazychris @ Nov 14 2007, 08:14 PM) any recomended bass gadgets? BDDI seems to have a special place for a lot of bass players arsenal of prefered foot stompers.DI ? Added on November 29, 2007, 2:55 pmi tried the yamaha myung sig series, $3770 fall in love with it. b4 i start slaving and drop my life saving into this, what u guys thing? Added on November 29, 2007, 3:59 pm QUOTE(kwekeugene @ Nov 25 2007, 01:36 AM) Hey all, if i sell u my ESP LTD F-104, super mint condition for $1k how? guitar collection selling for $1680 ;p if 10% disct it will still be 1500 ;pp u keen? kekekee lol ahhhhaaha. btw it has active pre-amp and sound killer. seriously killer.I'm planning to pick up bass soon. I've been looking at the LTD B-50 4 string bass. What do you guys think? A good buy? I got quoted for RM980. OR Should I just save the money and get a SX bass... thanks This post has been edited by lordie: Nov 29 2007, 03:59 PM |
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Nov 30 2007, 05:06 AM
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was never a fan of the myung bass, but if it's the JM2 then seriously forget it. The first sig is a better buy. Has nicer fretboard inlays too
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Nov 30 2007, 12:09 PM
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2nd to that
the 1st signature series do look better it looks gud with fly |
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Nov 30 2007, 11:41 PM
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u-djinn, passionbass, crazychris, petroltoxin,
Thanks for the input. I'll make a trip to a few music stores this weekend. lordie, I think I'll have to pass on your offer. I don't really like the F104. Great deal though! |
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Dec 1 2007, 11:34 PM
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Hey guys, I have a Godin Freeway 4 bass. Bought it in April this year.
I wonder if i want to change pickups what should i be looking for? Mine is a PJ pickup |
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Dec 1 2007, 11:49 PM
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just an honest question , why do you guys bother changing pickups on your bass?
I've been using my bass stock since i bought it, unless you count lower the action a little some. |
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Dec 2 2007, 12:17 AM
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Erm, I wanted a better sound. Maybe buying a new bass is much better?
But I have a budget. |
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Dec 2 2007, 12:49 AM
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Every component on the bass or any instrument for the matter builds part of the tone. Change one thing and you get a different sound characteristic. PUs are oni one example. I changed my bridge on my bass once and now i have a different sound as well because the resonance in the strings are different.
I don't think you'd get better sound (unless your current PUs are really crap), just different sound |
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Dec 2 2007, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 2 2007, 12:49 AM) Every component on the bass or any instrument for the matter builds part of the tone. Change one thing and you get a different sound characteristic. PUs are oni one example. I changed my bridge on my bass once and now i have a different sound as well because the resonance in the strings are different. Hear hear, i second that! Plus, different players may be able to get something different from the way they play. the godin freeway is a pretty decent bass ...why not start with a proper set-up and a fresh set of good strings ....I don't think you'd get better sound (unless your current PUs are really crap), just different sound |
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Dec 2 2007, 11:45 AM
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Now that reminds me about my recent string change... Man the tone suddenly became so damn bright
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Dec 2 2007, 04:20 PM
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good grief strings. I asked the guy at the shop for mellow strings and i trusted him because i was in a hurry. When i put them on and destroyed my old strings, i discovered to my horror, he sold me ultra-bright ones.
Now I have to wait till they rust/snap/just plain DIE before i get a new set. And this time, I'm gonna hand-pick them and make sure they're MELLOW. |
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Dec 2 2007, 04:34 PM
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simple rule to remember - ask for nickel-plated strings for mellower sound and stainless steels for brighter sound. it usually is written on the pack ...
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Dec 2 2007, 05:26 PM
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yeah and flatwounds make it even more mellow than roundwounds
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Dec 2 2007, 08:29 PM
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thanks for the advice. But it seems the Stock PUs of my Bass isnt that good.
It does create some unwanted sound while you're playing. But it is pretty much decent to me. I heard from other ppl saying that EMG PJ pickups or Basslines are way better. This post has been edited by jayaaron1: Dec 2 2007, 08:29 PM |
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Dec 3 2007, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Dec 2 2007, 04:34 PM) simple rule to remember - ask for nickel-plated strings for mellower sound and stainless steels for brighter sound. it usually is written on the pack ... Well... For sufferers of sweaty hands like me... The most cost effective way is to use stainless steel + fast fret |
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Dec 3 2007, 01:59 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 2 2007, 12:49 AM) Every component on the bass or any instrument for the matter builds part of the tone. Change one thing and you get a different sound characteristic. PUs are oni one example. I changed my bridge on my bass once and now i have a different sound as well because the resonance in the strings are different. if comparing stock pups on an entry level bassI don't think you'd get better sound (unless your current PUs are really crap), just different sound im certain tat a bassline or barts can pawn it down unless the bass oredi cost like a few k than as bassix say diff sound characteristixi stil like the bright strings easier to cut thru the muddy mix haha about the fast fret do u guys apply it den wipe it wit the cloth den kept it... or leave the oil on strings, dont wipe it and store it? |
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Dec 3 2007, 02:32 AM
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I leave the oil on strings
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Dec 3 2007, 03:20 AM
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i wipe it off when i play and leave it on when i put the bass in the bag
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Dec 3 2007, 12:13 PM
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does the soaking of the left over oil makes the strings to loose their brilliance faster
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Dec 3 2007, 01:29 PM
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not that i have noticed
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Dec 3 2007, 01:45 PM
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anybody listen to stanley clarke?
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Dec 3 2007, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 3 2007, 12:13 PM) does the soaking of the left over oil makes the strings to loose their brilliance faster Well its better than risking the strings rusting.. |
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Dec 3 2007, 08:32 PM
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stanley...oni watch the vid on...skul days (i tink so...forgot wat name)
he plays a big double bass tats cool |
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Dec 5 2007, 01:12 AM
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Double bass so big.. I want to play one.. But its just HUGE
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Dec 5 2007, 09:43 PM
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go JS
play Ng's double bass haha |
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Dec 6 2007, 02:10 AM
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lolz...
Anyway chris, about the new jam studio details you email me.. What bass and amp they have there ah? |
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Dec 6 2007, 09:35 AM
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currentli the studio is still being set up for complete sound proof
however, its nt open to public yet we do have a 150W smarvo currentli but im plannin on a 220w hartke amp head and transporter series 4x10" cab soon... plannin of adding a series/parallel switch on my bass... stil working on the wiring diagrams theres tis DPDT, DPTT thingy, im cofuse... any1 has a clue to it? |
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Dec 6 2007, 01:22 PM
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chrispy: have u tried googling for resources? what exactly aren't you sure about? dpdt = double throw, dptt = triple throw
Added on December 7, 2007, 8:29 amoh n happy birthday.. This post has been edited by u-djinn: Dec 7 2007, 08:29 AM |
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Dec 7 2007, 04:06 PM
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to all the PU fanatics out there, i'm looking for a pair of J-single coils for a project bass. I've never heard bartolinis in action before. Any samples or artists?
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Dec 8 2007, 01:13 AM
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ooo thx eugene
i bought a smal DPDT on/on switch at pasar road yesterdaywaiting for a new pup to iniate the modyfying gona see a bart 2mr morning, if i buy it den the modifying goes nex week do admit tat there's very little barts in msia, no1 seems to carry them.. u can ask eugene haha Added on December 9, 2007, 1:04 ambought a duncan/ibanez SMB5a it shud b the same as the seymour dunca version since it has the SMB-5a sticker underneath, put in on tis afternoon, with the series parallel switch man!! i love alnico V This post has been edited by crazychris: Dec 9 2007, 01:04 AM |
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Dec 10 2007, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(jayaaron1 @ Dec 2 2007, 12:17 AM) Erm, I wanted a better sound. Maybe buying a new bass is much better? if u want nice sound or a sound that u can play around it. i suggest gets the bddi and a nice amp. u be suprise the type of tone u can achieve on it. btw just got my bddi. f***ing love itBut I have a budget. Added on December 10, 2007, 4:34 pm QUOTE(jayaaron1 @ Dec 2 2007, 08:29 PM) thanks for the advice. But it seems the Stock PUs of my Bass isnt that good. unwanted sound could be the shileding. go to a lutheir and get the electornics properly shield. my Ltd was making a hell lotsa noise untill i shielded it cos it was more noticeble if u got a ton of effect going thru the board and the amps. another way to do it is to line it alluminium foil heard that works alsoIt does create some unwanted sound while you're playing. But it is pretty much decent to me. I heard from other ppl saying that EMG PJ pickups or Basslines are way better. This post has been edited by lordie: Dec 10 2007, 04:36 PM |
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Dec 12 2007, 11:35 AM
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hey how u shield it?
i stick aluminium foil all over my pickguard!!! and all over the cavity wall!! hope tat helps haha |
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Dec 12 2007, 02:10 PM
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dat's gotta look bad
. btw, thanks suj for recommending the edb550 to my friend . woohoo! . cant wait to try it myself . |
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Dec 12 2007, 11:43 PM
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here's one on shielding. I find it pretty informative
http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/shielding/shield3.php It's for strat but modify it a little for jazz bass and it works. |
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Dec 13 2007, 10:09 AM
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lotsa readings!!!
CK sales seems to b ver gud |
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Dec 13 2007, 01:22 PM
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hi all,
anyone here know where can i buy custom cable? Looking for a canare cable match with neutrik head. thanks |
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Dec 14 2007, 12:05 AM
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sorry wats canare cable?
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Dec 14 2007, 10:23 AM
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Canare = Cable brand / manufacture.
www.canare.com |
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Dec 14 2007, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(Jenglot @ Dec 14 2007, 10:23 AM) Canare = Cable brand / manufacture. looks gud wondering wher can get osowww.canare.com hav any1 try monster cables? heard its damn gud |
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Dec 14 2007, 02:27 PM
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tried one american guy's monster cable while his group were in malaysia. my cable didn't work at that time, so he let me use his, can't hear the difference though, but certainly all the idle noise are gone la
. I think suj has quite a few also . wondering wat's he up to these few days... |
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Dec 14 2007, 04:19 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Dec 14 2007, 02:27 PM) I think suj has quite a few also if you mean me, i only have planet waves cables ... been busy selling basses . wondering wat's he up to these few days... ... sold off 3 basses already in the past 10 days, another 2 or 3 more to go .. |
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Dec 15 2007, 12:23 PM
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how much wil 6m monster cables cost?
planet waves does not have a specific bass cable rite? |
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Dec 15 2007, 06:51 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 15 2007, 12:23 PM) how much wil 6m monster cables cost? Well I can tell you that the monster cables are going to cost allot.planet waves does not have a specific bass cable rite? Click Here |
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Dec 15 2007, 08:28 PM
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aiya a cable is a cable. So expensive for what?
I play with my china cable and with my guitarists monster cable totally no difference. |
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Dec 15 2007, 11:01 PM
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i compare me n my frens ibanez cables
mine DS series his is series 96 his overtone got more melodic compare to mine but 1 thing for sure spen 200-300 for a cable.... hmmm not worth... |
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Dec 15 2007, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 15 2007, 08:28 PM) aiya a cable is a cable. So expensive for what? well i switched from planet waves to ibanez few months ago and it definitely made a huge difference. very much less buzzing and humming.I play with my china cable and with my guitarists monster cable totally no difference. |
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Dec 16 2007, 09:01 AM
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dunno, i've been using planet waves all this time and totally no humming or buzzing. Even my cheapo cable doesn't hum or buzz.
The only cable that hums and buzzes that i have ever used was some strange super sensitive cable. But that's a special case. If you wound up that cable into a loop you could probably pick up FM waves and stuff like that. Once i think i even heard the 8 o clock news on my amp with that cable |
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Dec 16 2007, 02:28 PM
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the humming was only when i switched on distortion
made no difference on clean as far as i can remember |
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Dec 16 2007, 03:09 PM
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Greetings to all my fellow basist here!
Well, I've been using Season 4 String bass guitar (a indonesia replica for Musicman SUB) for 6 years and I think its time for me to get a better one. Any suggestions? |
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Dec 16 2007, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(Archangelmc @ Dec 16 2007, 03:09 PM) Greetings to all my fellow basist here! Greetings ... all depends on your budget ... a Fender American Deluxe Jazz or Warwick Corvette $$NT, if you have the money ... Well, I've been using Season 4 String bass guitar (a indonesia replica for Musicman SUB) for 6 years and I think its time for me to get a better one. Any suggestions? |
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Dec 16 2007, 04:03 PM
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Well about cables.. I seriously don't give a damn
The only problem is just the head getting loose.. |
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Dec 16 2007, 05:30 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 16 2007, 09:01 AM) aiya a cable is a cable. So expensive for what? Totally agree with you. If i wanna buy expensive cable also, i look for the gaya gaya ones only... well not really, i look for ropes I play with my china cable and with my guitarists monster cable totally no difference. . Are ropes generally more durable than normal cables? My cables spoil so often, i need to look for really durable ones, not really good sounding ones, coz all that signal preservation watever nonsense really makes no sense to me whatsoever. So are ropes generally better? or u guys have any other Economical alternatives? .QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Dec 14 2007, 04:19 PM) if you mean me, i only have planet waves cables ... been busy selling basses wooooooo, the raptor is back!!! woohoo! we miss ur presence la, when u dont post, i also malas wanna post, ... sold off 3 basses already in the past 10 days, another 2 or 3 more to go .. chewah . Btw, wat bass u sold off? (hmmm, i must not covet) QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Dec 16 2007, 03:17 PM) Greetings ... all depends on your budget ... a Fender American Deluxe Jazz or Warwick Corvette $$NT, if you have the money ... smile.gif Raptor and his seductive tone...QUOTE(Archangelmc @ Dec 16 2007, 03:09 PM) Well, I've been using Season 4 String bass guitar (a indonesia replica for Musicman SUB) for 6 years and I think its time for me to get a better one. Any suggestions? Greetings! welcome welcome, . We're all pretty adorable ppl, so u should enjoy ur time here. Do look at Warwick Corvette Std, too bad the swee lee sale had just ended 2 weeks ago.. . Don't worry, i missed it too.Should be a great buy if u're getting it from singapore . Another alternative would be a typical fender P-bass, maybe a japanese made one. I'm not good at giving suggestions, but i tried my best , assuming u were once a musicman dude trying to look at the world in a different perspective . Other threaders should have better suggestions, definitely, i'm absolutely inferior to all of them here . |
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Dec 16 2007, 07:32 PM
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u gotta compare 1 cable to another wit the same amp settings, same bass...
and hear the difference both in output and overtne, or unless u reli cant...archangelmc : MM is the answer to ur new bass haha |
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Dec 17 2007, 02:17 AM
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as a hardcore fan of the precision tone, i would recommend any mexican P. U'd have to fork out about 1.5k for one but some of the mim ones are better than the mia ones. It's really worth it.
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Dec 18 2007, 01:55 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Dec 16 2007, 03:17 PM) Greetings ... all depends on your budget ... a Fender American Deluxe Jazz or Warwick Corvette $$NT, if you have the money ... Well, hoping for something under RM 2000, 5 strings, and with big pick-up like those on music man... Added on December 18, 2007, 2:00 amWow, Corvette seems interesting...honestly, now i felt that I'm a total noob in basses... all these brands I've never heard of before! what a shame on myself! This post has been edited by Archangelmc: Dec 18 2007, 02:00 AM |
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Dec 18 2007, 02:37 AM
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pls no no to rockbass....even china people dunt support them...
im in china forum alot... im using OLP, u shud try them out at JS music my fren got his OLP upgrade to activ by Ng he oni use 1.2k |
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Dec 18 2007, 07:49 AM
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Ibanez BTB205? should fit pretty nicely in your budget and still have quite a few extra cash left
. But for me, if i have rm2000, i wud wait to see if anyone is selling a second handed fender precision or a fender jazz . do look at OLP also, they're really good, erm, well, some of them. I've tried one that is really really bad, one dat is OK, and one dat is really really good (so good, i almost accidentally took it back from the jam studio) . So make sure u try first. Do drop by @ JS music jalan imbi. The nicest music storepeople u will ever come across. . I'm sure crazychris would testify to dat.P.S. back to my question, are rope cables like fender rope generally better in terms of durability? Or do they make it just for show? . |
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Dec 18 2007, 12:05 PM
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rope cables? u mean the redish california series?
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Dec 18 2007, 12:35 PM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Dec 18 2007, 07:49 AM) Ibanez BTB205? should fit pretty nicely in your budget and still have quite a few extra cash left err... when u say rope does that mean those cables that looks like cable seterika?? like some sort of woven exterior?. But for me, if i have rm2000, i wud wait to see if anyone is selling a second handed fender precision or a fender jazz . do look at OLP also, they're really good, erm, well, some of them. I've tried one that is really really bad, one dat is OK, and one dat is really really good (so good, i almost accidentally took it back from the jam studio) . So make sure u try first. Do drop by @ JS music jalan imbi. The nicest music storepeople u will ever come across. . I'm sure crazychris would testify to dat.P.S. back to my question, are rope cables like fender rope generally better in terms of durability? Or do they make it just for show? .i have a couple of those i bought in the states... yes they are really durable... i mean they've lasted for more than 7 years... the only problem i have is that they are damn stiff so when they are tangled it's really hard to get them straightened up.... so now i switch to planet wave... the one with the shielded end... softer plus got that cable tie on it... hehehe... but maybe doesn't last as long... |
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Dec 18 2007, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 18 2007, 02:37 AM) pls no no to rockbass....even china people dunt support them... Hi, I read from the OLP website saying that OLP is licensed by Musicman. Is it like Squier a licensed brand by Fender, like that?im in china forum alot... im using OLP, u shud try them out at JS music my fren got his OLP upgrade to activ by Ng he oni use 1.2k Added on December 18, 2007, 11:14 pm QUOTE(foogie @ Dec 18 2007, 07:49 AM) Ibanez BTB205? should fit pretty nicely in your budget and still have quite a few extra cash left Greetings,. But for me, if i have rm2000, i wud wait to see if anyone is selling a second handed fender precision or a fender jazz . do look at OLP also, they're really good, erm, well, some of them. I've tried one that is really really bad, one dat is OK, and one dat is really really good (so good, i almost accidentally took it back from the jam studio) . So make sure u try first. Do drop by @ JS music jalan imbi. The nicest music storepeople u will ever come across. . I'm sure crazychris would testify to dat.P.S. back to my question, are rope cables like fender rope generally better in terms of durability? Or do they make it just for show? .I went to Lepo (a local music store) today, but I can't find any BTB205. Those that cought my eyes are GSRX 305 (RM1395) and BTB 555MP (RM2750). BTB 555MP sounds great and nice to grip and play although I'm not really used to 5-strings basses. I quite like the outlook of the bass too, but would be nicer if got some other colour other than light brown. BUT, the price is RM2750. So, is BTB 205 something like BTB555MP? how bout the price? and do you mind to give me the full address of JS music, cause I'm not from W.Malaysia...Thanks alot! This post has been edited by Archangelmc: Dec 18 2007, 11:14 PM |
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Dec 19 2007, 12:35 AM
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QUOTE(Archangelmc @ Dec 18 2007, 11:03 PM) Hi, I read from the OLP website saying that OLP is licensed by Musicman. Is it like Squier a licensed brand by Fender, like that? Yes you are right. Its just quite like Gibson/Epiphone ; Fender/Squier ; Ibanez/Ibanez GIO |
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Dec 19 2007, 10:01 AM
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erm, wow kuching
i tink if u can afford the money, get a gud1. always buy the best u cud get. btw, if ur just starting out, i reco get the GSRX 1st. its decent enuf |
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Dec 19 2007, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 19 2007, 10:01 AM) erm, wow kuching Haven tried any Ibanez Bass beforei tink if u can afford the money, get a gud1. always buy the best u cud get. btw, if ur just starting out, i reco get the GSRX 1st. its decent enuf Actually getting a Yamaha BB is not bad also |
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Dec 19 2007, 11:31 PM
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Actually, while Fender owns Squier and Gibson owns Epiphone, Ernie Ball/MM has nothing to do with OLP. OLP pays EB a royalty fee to copy the MM design ... so they can market their product in US and Europe without fear of copyright infringement. And which is why OLP is more expensive than SX.
Last I heard, OLP was discontinuing making MM copies ... |
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Dec 20 2007, 02:15 AM
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yaya my fren wen to JS after i bought mine, den he was told
tony levin bass stop coming in dy, a hint its stopping now i want to sell it for an upgrade, lookin for buyers urgent T-T This post has been edited by crazychris: Dec 20 2007, 02:16 AM |
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Dec 20 2007, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 20 2007, 02:15 AM) yaya my fren wen to JS after i bought mine, den he was told Wa chris, upgrade to real Music Man already ah? tony levin bass stop coming in dy, a hint its stopping now i want to sell it for an upgrade, lookin for buyers urgent T-T |
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Dec 20 2007, 09:30 PM
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got an offer, need fas cash to deposit it
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Dec 22 2007, 01:35 AM
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how much are you selling, and got pic?
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Dec 22 2007, 09:04 PM
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yesh!! bass sold, grab a SUB5
deposit ady, need to work on the remainin cash...  This post has been edited by crazychris: Dec 22 2007, 09:05 PM |
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Dec 25 2007, 03:00 PM
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wow nice. Can let me test during one of these days?
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Dec 26 2007, 01:03 AM
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come to my place den
bring ur bass as well la il like to take a look on urs too urs is exotic |
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Dec 27 2007, 10:49 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 26 2007, 01:03 AM) come to my place den Where? Just drop by in UM? bring ur bass as well la il like to take a look on urs too urs is exotic |
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Dec 28 2007, 12:47 AM
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i mean damansara perdana
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Dec 28 2007, 12:10 PM
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hey guys got a bass for sale.. chk the link in my signature.
chris: been wanting to chk out tonezone for a while now. chk your jamtank pm. |
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Dec 28 2007, 01:10 PM
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U-djinn: Nice bass... saw it on jamtank.
. ur j-retro is so tempting . |
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QUOTE(u-djinn @ Dec 28 2007, 12:10 PM) hey guys got a bass for sale.. chk the link in my signature. waaa very impressive basschris: been wanting to chk out tonezone for a while now. chk your jamtank pm. +got active n passive switcher.. huhu ++ bla bla.. |
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Dec 28 2007, 06:14 PM
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hmm.. I wasn't really a fan of Js but maybe a good J like this will please me
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Dec 29 2007, 05:33 PM
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it looks definiteli sexy
wonder how the tone is like eugene upgrade? to deluxe? |
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Dec 29 2007, 11:48 PM
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ahh.. I need inspiration to play.
Nowadays I suddenly have the feeling that I have nothing more to play...... |
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Dec 30 2007, 12:05 AM
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when nothing to play, play rudiments
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Dec 30 2007, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 30 2007, 12:05 AM) when nothing to play, play rudiments http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RudimentsThis? |
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Dec 30 2007, 01:47 AM
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those are drumming rudiments xD Had to learn them at some point.
Learning the random and odd timings off marching snare rudiments is interesting, because it adds a zest to your sound and give you more options when playing. |
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Dec 30 2007, 06:06 PM
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rudiments just plainly mean basic elements. In the drumming/rhythmic world it's singles, doubles, paradiddles, triplets...etc. Basically timing and stuff to do with timing and timing patterns.
In the harmonic world rudiments are like scales, arpeggios, intervals etc. Melodic stuff. And in the bass world, it would be pretty much a combination of both. Practicing those boring 8th notes with a metronome, shuffle grooves, straight grooves, odd grooves, chromatic scales, whole tone scales, arpeggios, chordal inversions...the list goes on. So if you have nothing else better to play and still feel like playing the bass, then do rudiments. Never hurts. Although really really boring This post has been edited by Bassix: Dec 30 2007, 06:08 PM |
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Dec 31 2007, 01:07 AM
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holy cow, tats abit hard...gotta get my fingers speed up to those high-tech rudiments
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Dec 31 2007, 01:49 AM
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Man its easier on drums especially high-tension and snare.....
They are bouncy.... |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:13 AM
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crazychrist,
yours SUB5 u buy it from the man who solg it for 2.5k eh? those are posted in other forum olso?is it? huahua |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:32 AM
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actually i do bang around occasionally on the drums and to be quite honest it's the hardest thing i've ever done. Or tried to do. When you try to control your attack with those sticks it's quite hard because they're so long. Bassists have it easy only having to control their fingers or a pick
I think the key to practicing is to relax. Don't even bother trying to build up speed. Speed comes naturally when you have all those muscles trained and controlled. I've never practiced above 100bpm before. The only time i turn the metronome up is to test myself on how fast i can go. But the real practice takes place at 100bpm and most of the time even slower about 60 or so. And now i've totally gone back to stone age with my bass playing because of neglecting rudiments. So busy with other stuff *sigh*... So don't neglect your rudiments, it could be disastrous to your playing. |
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Dec 31 2007, 09:34 AM
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hey bro, my bass i dint got it from net...i reli have no idea man
a new met fren brought his bass over to sell den i grab it on the spot u have anyway can show me the link of tat SUB5? may b it is the same in the end haha bassix around 60bpm oni!! u the man!! |
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Dec 31 2007, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Dec 31 2007, 02:32 AM) actually i do bang around occasionally on the drums and to be quite honest it's the hardest thing i've ever done. Or tried to do. When you try to control your attack with those sticks it's quite hard because they're so long. Bassists have it easy only having to control their fingers or a pick Yes Sir! Rudiments it is then! I think the key to practicing is to relax. Don't even bother trying to build up speed. Speed comes naturally when you have all those muscles trained and controlled. I've never practiced above 100bpm before. The only time i turn the metronome up is to test myself on how fast i can go. But the real practice takes place at 100bpm and most of the time even slower about 60 or so. And now i've totally gone back to stone age with my bass playing because of neglecting rudiments. So busy with other stuff *sigh*... So don't neglect your rudiments, it could be disastrous to your playing. Added on December 31, 2007, 2:39 pmOmg. I didn't know that Bassraptor is the Audiophile editor of The Star newspaper Saw his review on the Mesa Walkabout. This post has been edited by PetroToxin: Dec 31 2007, 02:39 PM |
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Dec 31 2007, 07:48 PM
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i was reading tat since 5 yrs ago
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Jan 1 2008, 01:09 AM
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Happy new year 2008 my Low frequency partners in sound
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Jan 1 2008, 02:19 AM
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Happy 2008 indeed, my fellow low end assasins
. May 2008 be a year where you receive lots of bassing goodies from your parents, loved ones, etc. May it be a year where all of your bass needs are met, especially in the area of tones, lines, techniques and stuffs. May you continue to find new possibilities in your daily GAS for newer and more different sounding stuffs than what you already have, even though you don't really need them. May all your strings stay intact, all your necks in proper bend, and all your fingers in one piece (as in, 5 left fingers, and at least 3 right fingers for obvious reasons). Have a great low end 2008 my dear low end sifus, even though u guys are extremely cruel in the area of intimidation.... I forgive yall, for it drives me to learn, learn, and LEARN! . So, thanks guys, without u guys, how boring can bassing be? |
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Jan 1 2008, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(foogie @ Dec 28 2007, 01:10 PM) U-djinn: Nice bass... saw it on jamtank. haa.. foogie, apa lagi, time to upgrade, new year already.. ur j-retro is so tempting .QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Dec 28 2007, 06:14 PM) hmm.. I wasn't really a fan of Js but maybe a good J like this will please me this thing is solid bro, you should come try it out.QUOTE(crazychris @ Dec 29 2007, 05:33 PM) it looks definiteli sexy was supposed to make way for this other bass.. but missed the boat on that. haha. so no rush la now, if it sells it sells.wonder how the tone is like eugene upgrade? to deluxe? happy new year guys. |
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Jan 1 2008, 02:04 PM
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happy 2008
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Jan 1 2008, 08:48 PM
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happy 2008 man!!
let the low frequency growl !! |
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Jan 1 2008, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE(u-djinn @ Jan 1 2008, 11:07 AM) this thing is solid bro, you should come try it out. Well I think I better not.. Else I will be poisoned and have serious gas for it. |
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Jan 2 2008, 09:56 AM
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jz wen i tod i need another fretless for jaco's tone,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB7c3OsZHNE gettin 1 of tis cud get u maximum versatility fretted/fretless in 1 bass |
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Jan 2 2008, 01:01 PM
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Chris maybe you should consider de-fretting your bass?
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Jan 3 2008, 05:09 PM
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happy new year all ;p
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Jan 3 2008, 06:09 PM
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hepi hepi new year.. weeeeee
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Jan 3 2008, 08:30 PM
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mr ska
hartke A75 tone alot of midscz of the aluminium cone if u like it den ok go n test it 1st la may b u prefer the conventional paper cone |
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Jan 3 2008, 09:09 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Jan 2 2008, 09:56 AM) jz wen i tod i need another fretless for jaco's tone, yo, that is actually pretty cool.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB7c3OsZHNE gettin 1 of tis cud get u maximum versatility fretted/fretless in 1 bass |
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Jan 4 2008, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Jan 3 2008, 08:30 PM) mr ska ahaks, thanks chris.. actually its a70.. kinda confuse it with a35.. hehe hartke A75 tone alot of midscz of the aluminium cone if u like it den ok go n test it 1st la may b u prefer the conventional paper cone iyup i've test it already at CK n have put some deposit there to get the year end sale price.. not enough money la.. hehe going to get it by end of this month.. as a noob.. i cant really differentiate between those paper cone n aluminium cone.. but i do like the tone nway.. kinda punchy and also have bright & limiter control.. 7eq.. XLR out.. any opinion? |
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Jan 4 2008, 09:49 AM
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A70 bright lo
its a love or hate thing |
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Jan 4 2008, 03:08 PM
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owh.. so it is similar with Laney RB series la eh.. bcoz i heard that laney popular for its bright rite?
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Jan 4 2008, 04:03 PM
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RB = RealBright
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Jan 4 2008, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(u-djinn @ Jan 4 2008, 04:03 PM) RB = RealBright owhh... thanks mate |
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Jan 4 2008, 05:29 PM
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Now I am starting to sway more to the Dark and deep tone.
Not really a fan of bright any more. |
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Jan 4 2008, 05:31 PM
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owh.. dark n deep eh..
whats amp n brand doin that.. is it include.. marshall.. kustom amp.. |
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Jan 4 2008, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE(skapunkster @ Jan 4 2008, 05:31 PM) owh.. dark n deep eh.. Not sure which amp. I dare not go around testing now...whats amp n brand doin that.. is it include.. marshall.. kustom amp.. May get some serious gas |
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Jan 5 2008, 01:16 AM
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lol, petro, look at my new year blessings which include a implication of GAS
. btw, eugene, i dun cetak money u know . hw much u bought ur j-retro ar? sorry if dat's a sensitive question, can choose not to answer it if u're not too comfortable. Cos it's like saying "hey, i bought my wife for rm XXXX". (oh no, im being lame again... sighs, sorry guys). |
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Jan 5 2008, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE(skapunkster @ Jan 4 2008, 05:31 PM) owh.. dark n deep eh.. dark and deepwhats amp n brand doin that.. is it include.. marshall.. kustom amp.. hrmm papercones...15" boxes? may b a 2x15" haha |
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Jan 7 2008, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Jan 5 2008, 10:01 AM) dark and deep owh.. seems that papercone practically useful for warmer sound..hrmm papercones...15" boxes? may b a 2x15" haha no wonder la there are people saying "the warmth of paper, and the clear punchy attack of aluminum".. huhu *and hartke also produce a combination of both for the hyDrive variation.. CK just announce at their website(main page) for availability(& can order kot ).. huhu |
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Jan 7 2008, 11:32 AM
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foogie:
usd300, slight surcharge for getting it in black. plus that was a few years back.. exchange rate wasn't what it is today. very ouch... (eh, the exchange rate is in your favour now.. go grab a new one.) am contemplating taking out the j-retro and switching the bass back to passive. easier to move that way, plus i get to keep the j-retro. damn sayang la. see how la.. watch this space. |
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Jan 7 2008, 03:38 PM
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Yup.
USD to MYR is around 3.38 and below now. Just bought some CDs over the net. |
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Jan 8 2008, 10:55 PM
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trying some new stuff on my new bass
custom decals... the design has been sent for printing... hopefuli can get it down by 2mr nite.. |
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Jan 9 2008, 10:11 AM
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waaaa..
what graphics that u put on those preety sub eh.. hehe dont forget to post it here *nway where did u do that? |
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Jan 11 2008, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Jan 8 2008, 10:55 PM) trying some new stuff on my new bass Its like those skins for phones?custom decals... the design has been sent for printing... hopefuli can get it down by 2mr nite.. |
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Jan 15 2008, 11:47 AM
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QUOTE(PetroToxin @ Jan 11 2008, 05:33 PM) Its like those skins for phones?   visit my bloghttp://tonezone-studio.blogspot.com/ |
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Jan 23 2008, 06:14 PM
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was wondering where this thread went.
anyways, how many bassists at LYN use distortion frequently? and how many of you (like me) think the Effects companies should put more effort into bass pedals. Make them sound like distortion, not shytfuzz. |
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Jan 23 2008, 10:32 PM
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go tube then
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Jan 24 2008, 02:01 AM
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tube mahal la bang.....
I'm looking for distortions that can give me a good, precise tone but it still has that nasty crunch. As far as i know, only boss has them....and the ODB-3 sounds like shytfuzz. |
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Jan 24 2008, 04:50 AM
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the easiest way of knowing what to get is to check out the gear of artists with the tone you want.
The general rule is, sound and price are proportionally related. The better the sound, the higher the price. But all this coming from an anti-pedal person; so you might just want to ignore me on this |
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Jan 24 2008, 02:25 PM
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=.=""
geh,all the others bassists MIA ke? Need some opinions here. |
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Jan 24 2008, 05:42 PM
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you're looking for bass distortion/overdrive?
Gallien Krueger DieselDawg - pure evil distortion EBS ValveDrive & MultiDrive - tasty OD and distortion. ValveDrive is tube and I have one. MXR DI80 - a DI box and distortion, quite useable. Fulltone - rated pretty highly. Boss, Behringer distortion for teenage girls on helium ... |
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Jan 24 2008, 09:00 PM
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hmmmm, any sound samples for them?
I'm living off my ODB-3 sampling on my Zoom and I'm trying hard not to commit suicide from the fact it sounds so.......bad... when i turn the gain up. I almost bought a MT-2 for my bass. |
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Jan 25 2008, 03:43 AM
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Jan 25 2008, 06:37 AM
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if you like the tone it's a superb buy
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Jan 25 2008, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(hikashi @ Jan 25 2008, 03:43 AM) wow... looks like it's part of a nintendo wii controller... can play guitar hero with it... |
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Jan 25 2008, 03:50 PM
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haha.. get it in black then.
but yeah.. the coloured LEDs makes it seem more like a toy.. |
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Jan 25 2008, 06:38 PM
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^ just plug out the battery and its gone, well i personally think that led is cool..something new and yea, the glossy black is really nice. one thing i concern is since the body weight is light, wont be the neck heavier than the body and out of balance.
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Jan 25 2008, 09:36 PM
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You planning on ordering from net?
It's always better to test it before you buy it. Especially if you're intending on using it as your main instrument and not for fun/show/etc. But I don't really think it's that much lighter than your regular RBX models. Just a little lighter. It's still solid wood after all. Just a different type of wood. |
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Jan 26 2008, 02:33 AM
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dude, it looks like an XboX 360 controller =.=
If you like it, why not? But I personally prefer the "american" brands, so to speak. I prefer large fret scaling, and asian brands usually have smaller fret scaling (since we all have small hands, duh). |
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Jan 26 2008, 01:02 PM
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larger scale length? BTB !!! TRB !!!
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Jan 27 2008, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Jan 26 2008, 01:02 PM) larger scale length? BTB !!! TRB !!! Uhh that 1 you meant as in Ibanez' BTB range right? I think for Yamaha it's BB. |
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Jan 27 2008, 11:25 PM
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i was referin to BTB exclusively
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Feb 1 2008, 01:52 PM
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I held one of those Yamaha game console controllers at a shop, didnt test it tho coz i only saw it on the way out. It REALLY is light!!! I dunno if i can accurately say its neck heavy or not but i've been playing the usual basses all my life and it feels neck heavy to me. Not sure if the neck will dive when u wear it on a strap tho. As i know, the top n bottom sides and hardwood, sandwiching soft "tonewoods" in the middle. Dats wut makes it so light. I think it will will definately take the spotlight away from lead vocals/guitars when u gig with one of those =)
The yamaha shop in mid valley has one there, dats where i saw it, go n test n tell us how it is lar. OOh, and i forgot the shops name lar, only know its owned by yamaha music. They dun call the shop yamaha coz they also sell Fenders and Ibz there. But theres lots of Yamahas there of coz, a 12k BB2NE and a JM2 also. I tested the TRB1004, i like!!!! tapi 3.7k!!!! =( edit: OOh yeah, any idea how much changing the nut for a J bazz would cost? Wuts better or more cost effective? bone? brass? any tips on how to make a J sound as close as it can to a P without rewiring it? anyone? R korean made Squires good? Im guessing better than Indon/China ones lar, true? did any MIK squire P's come with basswood body? thanks!!! This post has been edited by NZX: Feb 1 2008, 02:00 PM |
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Feb 1 2008, 05:04 PM
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Not a Fender pro (far from it really...) here but I had my fair share. Can't really say about those bone or brass nuts.
Ps got some added mids growl (at least that's how I can describe it), I happen to own an old Yamaha ERB 300II PJ for years and had played both Fender and Squire Js and Ps. Thing is when it comes to tonal choices, I personally think that a J can easily cover that aspect over a P. Of course I can't say this out loud for everyone. Tried a J with hotter (I forgot which; Basslines or DiMarzio) pup set, it can give a P a good run but that still means that you should consider a pup transplant. The easiest method maybe is to notch up some more mids, level the lows and kill off the highs at EQs (choose your way; preamp or amp w/e works). Won't simulate a P exactly for sure but hey almost there is better than nowhere. IMO these days, Squires are generally fine wherever MIx they'd come from. I'd just worry about the woods and assembly quality. My 2 centslah. Let's wait for other low end gurus like bassraptor or bassix bros' posts. Should be interesting. This post has been edited by eq8all: Feb 1 2008, 05:07 PM |
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Feb 1 2008, 05:31 PM
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My question is, why would you want to make a Jazz bass sound like a P bass?
A P bass is like meat, fat and potatoes. A Jazz bass is like that, but with leaner meat and enough room left for some dessert. Which means you can't have your fat and eat it ... The idea is to find the sort of bass that takes the bass out of the equation - it's just you, your hands and fingers, your creativity and the bloody amp. The bass does what you want it do to. Not all basses to that, but someday you'll find that bass, and then, you'll find it pointless to get any other bass. so keep playing and looking ... no shortcuts. |
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Feb 1 2008, 06:32 PM
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+10000
And to add to that, here's a little story. I always wanted the P-sound. But i bought an L-2000 (because the colour was cool). And then a fretless (because it looked cool). And then a hollow-body with J-style PUs (because it also looked cool). Guess what, still no P-sound today. Moral: If you want P-sound get a P. |
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Feb 1 2008, 07:01 PM
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oh, i'm not a guru ... just a helpless sod struggling to play better bass. the more i learn, the more of what i already know becomes less significant ... so all i have is a backlog of insignificant knowledge, collected over the years. sometimes, it's nicer to be young and naive, and to be dangerous with what you think know for sure ... you can be gungho and impress the world that way ... |
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Feb 1 2008, 07:30 PM
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sometimes? Most of the time i would say
hahahBut then there will be that time when a real guru comes along and just puts you to shame This post has been edited by Bassix: Feb 1 2008, 07:31 PM |
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Feb 1 2008, 08:11 PM
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we all await a messiah ...
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Feb 1 2008, 11:39 PM
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QUOTE(eq8all @ Feb 1 2008, 05:04 PM) Not a Fender pro (far from it really...) here but I had my fair share. Can't really say about those bone or brass nuts. I kinda did something opposite, to some degree. I hate how the strings all have different volumes because of the pickup's natural conditioning, and i can't fit an active into my bass (not that i want one tho). What i tried to do was balance out all the string volume with my EQ. Heres the story lol: Ps got some added mids growl (at least that's how I can describe it), I happen to own an old Yamaha ERB 300II PJ for years and had played both Fender and Squire Js and Ps. Thing is when it comes to tonal choices, I personally think that a J can easily cover that aspect over a P. Of course I can't say this out loud for everyone. Tried a J with hotter (I forgot which; Basslines or DiMarzio) pup set, it can give a P a good run but that still means that you should consider a pup transplant. The easiest method maybe is to notch up some more mids, level the lows and kill off the highs at EQs (choose your way; preamp or amp w/e works). Won't simulate a P exactly for sure but hey almost there is better than nowhere. IMO these days, Squires are generally fine wherever MIx they'd come from. I'd just worry about the woods and assembly quality. My 2 centslah. Let's wait for other low end gurus like bassraptor or bassix bros' posts. Should be interesting. Mine came with a single P in mid position, so I started with an advantage. P already has a darker sound with more midrange and bass than a J, and it was parked in the middle, so I got an equal natural balance from the strings so my EQ is now a / line. Just me, but I liked the idea of balancing string volumes so there wont be an awkward change in volume as i string skip and jump all over the place. I was actually wondering what would happen if you had a P at bridge and a J at neck, since that would be a natural balancing of string tonality and pickup attributes. Anyone has a bass with that setup? |
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Feb 2 2008, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Feb 1 2008, 11:39 PM) I was actually wondering what would happen if you had a P at bridge and a J at neck, since that would be a natural balancing of string tonality and pickup attributes. |
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Feb 2 2008, 01:32 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Feb 2 2008, 01:16 AM) civilisation as we know it would come to an end, and anarchy would rule. just about every album recorded with a bass would cease to exist immediately ... lol serious sikit laaa i usually see basses with the following setups: 1. single J at bridge 2. single P at neck 3. J bridge P neck 4. dual Js I don't think I've seen a P at bridge and J at neck before. |
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Feb 2 2008, 08:22 AM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Feb 2 2008, 01:32 AM) lol serious sikit laaa i would add double 'P' to this ... Warwick had a limited edition model and Fender used to make one in the 1980s. as for P at bridge and J at neck, Leo and his ilk may have experimented and found no merit to further pursue it ... which is not to say you still cannot persuade a custom maker, like GIM, to make a bass with a such a configuration. i usually see basses with the following setups: 1. single J at bridge 2. single P at neck 3. J bridge P neck 4. dual Js I don't think I've seen a P at bridge and J at neck before. there's also MM, J & MM, P & MM, double MM ... This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Feb 2 2008, 08:23 AM |
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Feb 2 2008, 04:24 PM
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MM all the way!!! haha
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Feb 2 2008, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Feb 2 2008, 04:24 PM) MM all the way!!! haha all the way where? make sure you don't get stuck in a one-way roadtrip ... |
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Feb 2 2008, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Feb 2 2008, 08:22 AM) i would add double 'P' to this ... Warwick had a limited edition model and Fender used to make one in the 1980s. as for P at bridge and J at neck, Leo and his ilk may have experimented and found no merit to further pursue it ... which is not to say you still cannot persuade a custom maker, like GIM, to make a bass with a such a configuration. i was actually considering approaching GIM after a save up more money (no thanks to GASing lately), but I wanted to hear for myself what a bass with that configuration would do.there's also MM, J & MM, P & MM, double MM ... I'm still at the "let's experiment and find some weird wacky sounds" stage in my musical life never really took a liking to MMs cause i think they look like super-sized humbuckers. This post has been edited by liew90kw: Feb 2 2008, 10:17 PM |
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Feb 3 2008, 08:32 AM
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I assure you that you will find peace some day, bro.
On a different note, I'm clearing my shelves, so have a couple of things left for sale - an EBS ValveDrive and Radial Bassbone Bass Control Centre, Onerr Flanger and Vox Cooltron Big Ben Overdrive. Any takers, pm me ... This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Feb 3 2008, 08:34 AM |
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Feb 3 2008, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Feb 2 2008, 01:32 AM) 1. single J at bridge i don't think i've seen this before....i've seen a PPJ though. |
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Feb 3 2008, 02:49 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Feb 3 2008, 08:32 AM) I assure you that you will find peace some day, bro. got sound samples? if the tone is nice i'll consider.On a different note, I'm clearing my shelves, so have a couple of things left for sale - an EBS ValveDrive and Radial Bassbone Bass Control Centre, Onerr Flanger and Vox Cooltron Big Ben Overdrive. Any takers, pm me ... QUOTE(u-djinn @ Feb 3 2008, 11:24 AM) i don't think i've seen this before.... i saw a single J on some weird unknown brand. i swear that was the brightest bass i ever played.i've seen a PPJ though. it was like the telecaster of basses man. |
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Feb 3 2008, 07:06 PM
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sorry, dude, i don't believe in sound samples nor do i have time to do them ... i'ma firm believer that there's nothing better than hearing the real thing for yourself and deciding ... so if u have time, drop by my place in subang for a hands-on test.
maybe the "single J" on the tele bass is actually a vintage single-coil P thingie ... like this? http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...cpb1_vintage_f/ |
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Feb 4 2008, 06:20 AM
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raptor i'll be in msia soon. You deal in PUs as well? Maybe i'll drop by your place.
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Feb 4 2008, 08:27 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Feb 4 2008, 06:20 AM) raptor i'll be in msia soon. You deal in PUs as well? Maybe i'll drop by your place. actually, i'm kinda winding down on the trading and buy/sell .. my day job keeps me busy 12-14 hours a day, so between than and finding time for band and family, i'm too stretched. i do have a couple of pus for sale, though ... but drop by anyway, sms me at 012-3094001 when you're down ... |
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Feb 4 2008, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Feb 3 2008, 07:06 PM) sorry, dude, i don't believe in sound samples nor do i have time to do them ... i'ma firm believer that there's nothing better than hearing the real thing for yourself and deciding ... so if u have time, drop by my place in subang for a hands-on test. sounds like a good thing. i'll keep in touch for arranging a drop-by to test whenever i'm free.maybe the "single J" on the tele bass is actually a vintage single-coil P thingie ... like this? http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...cpb1_vintage_f/ the single J looked more like the standard Js you'd see come stock on a bass. more like: http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...sjb5_stack_for/ minus the fact that this one is branded and is really good, but yeah. The bass wasn't a tele, but it sure as heck sounded like a bass version of it. that thing was so bright i could have cut through a mosh pit with it. |
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Feb 6 2008, 12:30 AM
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danelectro bass
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Feb 6 2008, 12:43 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Feb 6 2008, 12:30 AM) danelectro bass available at HOB ... lipstick pups |
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Ahaks.. still offerin those EBS bro? hehe
nway anyone know which outlet havin those item? really want to test it lorr.. heard that digitech not good in bass effects.. but its overdrive sound not bad.. heard it in its website.. hehe QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Jan 24 2008, 05:42 PM) you're looking for bass distortion/overdrive? Gallien Krueger DieselDawg - pure evil distortion EBS ValveDrive & MultiDrive - tasty OD and distortion. ValveDrive is tube and I have one. MXR DI80 - a DI box and distortion, quite useable. Fulltone - rated pretty highly. Boss, Behringer distortion for teenage girls on helium ... |
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Feb 9 2008, 05:17 PM
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I have the EBS ValveDrive left, yes, still available ... sms me at 012-3094001 if you're keen ... it's not cheap but it wipes the floor with most of the others ...
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Feb 18 2008, 06:29 PM
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wah...been absent for quite some time.
thanks for the many cents u all gave. I only have a J now, some songs i play i think would sound better with a P. Dats y i ask lar...haha. Problem is not enuff money to buy another P to complement my J. As for now i just turn down the bridge pup and turn up the neck pup, tone at 1/4. So any more thoughts on the nut issue? |
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Feb 22 2008, 08:43 AM
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waaa anyone ever tried Zon Bass??
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Feb 22 2008, 02:51 PM
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zon....not yet see a real 1....
Added on February 22, 2008, 2:58 pm  SVT MICRO HEAD Preamp: Solid State Power Amp: MOSFET RMS Power Output: 150 Watts @ 4 ohms Tone Controls: 3-Band Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid Balanced Line Out: with Pre/Post and Pad Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 12 x 5.5 x 10 SVT210AV CABINET LF Driver: 2 x 10" Eminence Speakers RMS Power Handling: 200 Watts @ 8ohms Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz-5kHz Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz Nominal Impedance: 1 x 8 ohms (Mono) Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 13 x 24 x 11 This post has been edited by crazychris: Feb 22 2008, 02:58 PM |
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Feb 23 2008, 03:12 PM
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any body got godin bass guitar for sale? i want to buy it.thanks
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Feb 26 2008, 08:44 AM
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waa.. already play those ampeq with MM eh.. hehe.. gotta go to tonestudio to test it..
QUOTE(crazychris @ Feb 22 2008, 02:51 PM) zon....not yet see a real 1.... Added on February 22, 2008, 2:58 pm SVT MICRO HEAD Preamp: Solid State Power Amp: MOSFET RMS Power Output: 150 Watts @ 4 ohms Tone Controls: 3-Band Mid Tone Control: Ultra Mid Balanced Line Out: with Pre/Post and Pad Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 12 x 5.5 x 10 SVT210AV CABINET LF Driver: 2 x 10" Eminence Speakers RMS Power Handling: 200 Watts @ 8ohms Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz-5kHz Usable Low Frequency (-10dB): 40Hz Nominal Impedance: 1 x 8 ohms (Mono) Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 13 x 24 x 11 |
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Mar 4 2008, 02:22 AM
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nt in the house man
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Mar 6 2008, 03:53 PM
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Yaaarrrghhh. Forgot to give Bassraptor a call when i was in malaysia. Sorry boss
I still haven't got my pickups yet |
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Mar 6 2008, 11:22 PM
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may b u cud ask raptor to post it
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Mar 7 2008, 02:39 PM
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one q's here, is it okay to put some baby oil to the string, to prevent them from rusting, is it efective?, how do u guys keep the string clean?
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Mar 7 2008, 03:35 PM
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i use olive oil
since my fasfret ran out of oil.... jz squeeze sum olive oil into the brush then appli it on the strings wahaha |
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Apr 7 2008, 05:35 PM
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waaaa... my active bass is humming a bit.. anyone know how to shield it?? please help me.. huhu..
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Apr 13 2008, 02:03 AM
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noise gate xD
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Apr 13 2008, 02:03 AM) noise gate xD ic.. already make a search for it.. Boss NS-2 is the common one but usually they are using it with guitars.. but i think it should be the same rite? my bass use to produce that sound when the treble knob being pullin' full up anyone have any experience with it? *may be the old timer like bassix, bass raptor and christ can share ya opinion?.. hehe.. |
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Apr 16 2008, 01:02 AM
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i hav a NS2 on sale..
u can check out my blog april special haha shielding wise... cz the noise sumtimes comes from the cable... i wud say try get a better cable see if it works... try to avoid doing operations on ur bass unless required if reli cant...prob u can sen to technician to check up or bring to my place? haha |
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Apr 16 2008, 01:41 AM
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what PU format do you have on your bass?
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Apr 16 2008, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ Apr 16 2008, 01:02 AM) i hav a NS2 on sale.. Erm, thanks for your reply bro..u can check out my blog april special haha shielding wise... cz the noise sumtimes comes from the cable... i wud say try get a better cable see if it works... try to avoid doing operations on ur bass unless required if reli cant...prob u can sen to technician to check up or bring to my place? haha already saw it in your blog.. hehe but wonder if its really worth buying according to my situation rite now.. goin to test it first.. hehe i've tried changing the cable with friends and already bought the ibanez low noise cable but its still look the same ahaks, i think i'll meet you at your place if i got no solution.. + can test those NS 2 right long time dont come to mutiara.. jauh ma.. huhu QUOTE(Bassix @ Apr 16 2008, 01:41 AM) what PU format do you have on your bass? thanks for your reply my bass have a pair of active jazz syle PU 1-Vol, 1-Pan, Active B & T and its exactly look like this  actually the problem occur only when we turn the bass/treble(mainly) knob up the humming/hissing kinda scary me.. This post has been edited by skapunkster: Apr 16 2008, 08:54 AM |
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Apr 16 2008, 02:54 PM
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hissing is usually an electronics problem, humming is usually a shielding/grounding problem. So if you have both, then buy a new bass
Just kidding. Since it's double single coil, there are some websites on DIY shielding using aluminium and copper foils. Doesn't require any drilling or destroying of your body. Basically foil and double sided tape/glue. I read one but it's for a strat. http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/shielding/shield3.php But a little modifications and it should work for any other guitar/bass. |
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Apr 17 2008, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Apr 16 2008, 02:54 PM) hissing is usually an electronics problem, humming is usually a shielding/grounding problem. So if you have both, then buy a new bass Ahaks, thanks bro! Just kidding. Since it's double single coil, there are some websites on DIY shielding using aluminium and copper foils. Doesn't require any drilling or destroying of your body. Basically foil and double sided tape/glue. I read one but it's for a strat. http://www.guitarnuts.com/wiring/shielding/shield3.php But a little modifications and it should work for any other guitar/bass. actually i cant really diffrentiate between those sound but last night I got a fren of mine visitin me and he said that its actually a humming sound erm, I've read the article already but get a little confuse.. huhu Mainly I want to shield it with an aluminium foil but my bass doesnt have pickup guard like the strat.. or is it the same as I can open it from the back.. I guest I'm gonna try it.. For the soldering things.. its kinda scary to do la... Otherwise, I'll met Christ and get a little discount eh.. hehe |
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Apr 17 2008, 02:56 PM
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I'm not very informed on technical stuff, but i think if the problem is with your PUs, then no matter how you shield it, it will still hum. Only abit softer. So before you spend money trying to fix this problem, ask yourself if it's absolutely necessary to have a hum free instrument. I read an article where Marcus Miller was ask about his tone. He uses a jazz bass and whenever he turns the volumes of the PUs to different levels, the humbucking effect disappears. And so he always got complaints from his soundman. But he said when the music starts the hum is not noticable anyway, so it doesn't matter. So what he does is balance them when the soundman complains, and turn it back down when the music starts and the soundman won't notice anything anyway.
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Apr 19 2008, 02:16 PM
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well, bass effects are generally ignored, so i've been resorting to using guitar effects for my bass most of the time.
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Apr 17 2008, 02:56 PM) I'm not very informed on technical stuff, but i think if the problem is with your PUs, then no matter how you shield it, it will still hum. Only abit softer. So before you spend money trying to fix this problem, ask yourself if it's absolutely necessary to have a hum free instrument. I read an article where Marcus Miller was ask about his tone. He uses a jazz bass and whenever he turns the volumes of the PUs to different levels, the humbucking effect disappears. And so he always got complaints from his soundman. But he said when the music starts the hum is not noticable anyway, so it doesn't matter. So what he does is balance them when the soundman complains, and turn it back down when the music starts and the soundman won't notice anything anyway. Ahaks, your words truly make me think for this couple of days.. heheactually the thing doesnt seems to have problem while i'm using my 70watt harke.. but when using it with laney stack at the studio and its also connected to the PA, the humming from the PA kinda annoying. but still, i can control it with my volume knob while not playing.. while play, it doesnt too noticeable lorr. yah, single PU does humming! so do buying humbucker like MM if you are consider humming thing rite.. huhu but i still keen to try those NS-2 la.. anyone have tried it with any bass might shared.. bcoz some noise gate heard seems to kill the tone.. Thanks for the advice bro.. i've learn something.. Added on April 20, 2008, 1:40 pm QUOTE(liew90kw @ Apr 19 2008, 02:16 PM) well, bass effects are generally ignored, so i've been resorting to using guitar effects for my bass most of the time. ahaks, digitech bass overdrive doesnt ok eh..i was so desperate to get a good bass distortion for my lead parts that i almost bought a digitech death metal for it. try use electro harmonix big muff or may be metal muff if you like.. its sound really crunchy on guitar wonder how it will be in bass This post has been edited by skapunkster: Apr 20 2008, 01:41 PM |
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Apr 21 2008, 02:26 AM
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QUOTE(skapunkster @ Apr 20 2008, 06:36 AM) actually the thing doesnt seems to have problem while i'm using my 70watt harke.. but when using it with laney stack at the studio and its also connected to the PA, the humming from the PA kinda annoying. check this connection again. Ground loops usually cause humming problems. However i think it's not affected by the volume knobs. It's just a constant hum. But just double check it. You never know maybe that's the cause after all. No harm checking. |
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Apr 23 2008, 03:05 PM
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I have a Godin Bass. I would sell it if u can offer me higher than RM2k.
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Apr 24 2008, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE(skapunkster @ Apr 20 2008, 01:36 PM) Ahaks, your words truly make me think for this couple of days.. hehe well depends i use a lot of distortion. but lately i just use the Zoom B2.1u and a Boss limiter to tweak the sound. so far so good in live. and too many effects to leceh to set-up on stage i dun have like a roadie or anything ;pactually the thing doesnt seems to have problem while i'm using my 70watt harke.. but when using it with laney stack at the studio and its also connected to the PA, the humming from the PA kinda annoying. but still, i can control it with my volume knob while not playing.. while play, it doesnt too noticeable lorr. yah, single PU does humming! so do buying humbucker like MM if you are consider humming thing rite.. huhu but i still keen to try those NS-2 la.. anyone have tried it with any bass might shared.. bcoz some noise gate heard seems to kill the tone.. Thanks for the advice bro.. i've learn something.. Added on April 20, 2008, 1:40 pm ahaks, digitech bass overdrive doesnt ok eh.. try use electro harmonix big muff or may be metal muff if you like.. its sound really crunchy on guitar wonder how it will be in bass Added on April 25, 2008, 11:53 ambtw you can check out my distortion laden bass tracks at my band myspace website. http://www.myspace.com/cardiacnecropsy This post has been edited by lordie: Apr 25 2008, 11:53 AM |
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Apr 29 2008, 10:57 PM
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QUOTE(skapunkster @ Apr 20 2008, 01:36 PM) ahaks, digitech bass overdrive doesnt ok eh.. it kinda depends on what im looking for at that particular moment... sometimes i just want a plain volume boodt, sometimes i want a vintage overdrive, sometimes i want pure death growl. Basically, i'm hoping some efects maker gets kind enough to design bass versions of their distortion pedals, and actually give them gain controls and so on so forth. try use electro harmonix big muff or may be metal muff if you like.. its sound really crunchy on guitar wonder how it will be in bass The most disappointing one so far for me is the Boss ODB-3. The "distortion" knob is actually just a mixer of the clean sound and a crunchy, horrible-fuzz-from-hell tone that you can't make sense out of. I'd really like to see more advances in the bass effects market (that i think has been really ignored), but i think it'll only happen if some virtuoso bassist gets famous to the same level as the guitar greats. Maybe then they'll pay more attention to us |
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Apr 30 2008, 12:29 PM
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looking for a decently small bass practice amp, any recomendation of the model available locally? budget around 200-500 rm$. used or new does not matter.
let me know shop location, url or person to contact ;p. thanks tons. and 1 more need to find a shop or luthier that can modded my bass to active pre-amps. thanks in advance. |
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May 2 2008, 06:55 AM
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i m a beginner in bass... wut bass and bass amp should i buy to train and practice? affordable and enough for a beginner...
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May 2 2008, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE(PeowYong @ May 2 2008, 06:55 AM) i m a beginner in bass... wut bass and bass amp should i buy to train and practice? affordable and enough for a beginner... the fender squier basses are popular for beginners. as for amp i am also looking for 1.thanks |
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May 2 2008, 12:36 PM
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how much is it??
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May 3 2008, 12:50 PM
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lettin out an ibanez amp SW35
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May 5 2008, 11:40 AM
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any idea where i can get my hand son bartolini stuff? especially those onboard active pre-amps and electronics? or do i need to get them online?
Added on May 5, 2008, 3:51 pmtried the marshall bass amp at the new bentley at the curve there, nice killer tone. but i was hooking it up to the stingray kekekeke This post has been edited by lordie: May 5 2008, 03:51 PM |
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May 17 2008, 01:33 PM
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hey guys, chk it out, selling off some gear: http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=698460
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May 24 2008, 04:06 AM
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guys.... recently i play my bass and n noticed that fret 17 n 18 of 3rd string sound r same, fret 17 sounds 18, other string from the same fret r fine.... how to fix that
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May 24 2008, 04:29 AM
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height of 3rd string too low at the bridge maybe? Or maybe fret wear? Maybe neck warp (hopefully not)? Could be alot of stuff.
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May 25 2008, 12:42 AM
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man, where have i been!!!
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May 25 2008, 12:24 PM
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PVCpipe: fret problem i guess, wat bass is tat?
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May 25 2008, 01:48 PM
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i thot this thread was lost .... been busy at work ....
Added on May 25, 2008, 1:49 pm QUOTE(lordie @ May 5 2008, 11:40 AM) any idea where i can get my hand son bartolini stuff? especially those onboard active pre-amps and electronics? or do i need to get them online? try bestbassgear on internet for bartolini stuff, they're great guys and ship here ...Added on May 5, 2008, 3:51 pmtried the marshall bass amp at the new bentley at the curve there, nice killer tone. but i was hooking it up to the stingray kekekeke This post has been edited by Bassraptor: May 25 2008, 01:49 PM |
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May 26 2008, 10:19 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ May 24 2008, 04:29 AM) height of 3rd string too low at the bridge maybe? Or maybe fret wear? Maybe neck warp (hopefully not)? Could be alot of stuff. send to a luthier, but i think they will sand down the frets ;p |
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May 27 2008, 05:51 PM
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hey lordie.. i think i saw you at bentley on sunday.
fander jazz bass sold! charvel and j retro still available... http://udjinn.blogspot.com |
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May 28 2008, 02:10 AM
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QUOTE(crazychris @ May 25 2008, 01:24 PM) PVCpipe: fret problem i guess, wat bass is tat? its my cheap sx bass QUOTE(lordie @ May 26 2008, 11:19 AM) send to a luthier, but i think they will sand down the frets ;p yeah.... but my here in my area theres like only one instruments store n i think they oni do wiring,This post has been edited by PVCpipe: May 28 2008, 02:19 AM |
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May 28 2008, 07:10 PM
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QUOTE(u-djinn @ May 27 2008, 05:51 PM) hey lordie.. i think i saw you at bentley on sunday. say hi, next time. i won't bite ;ppppfander jazz bass sold! charvel and j retro still available... http://udjinn.blogspot.com |
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May 29 2008, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE(lordie @ May 28 2008, 07:10 PM) say hi, next time. i won't bite ;pppp u-djinn very shy shy ... |
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May 29 2008, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ May 29 2008, 01:20 AM) u-djinn very shy shy ... aiyoh.. dun worry i also won't molest hahaha kekekeke |
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May 29 2008, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(lordie @ May 29 2008, 11:37 AM) aiyoh.. dun worry i also won't molest hahaha kekekeke oh, that's way too easy, i'll pass .... |
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May 29 2008, 04:05 PM
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quick fast qns.
i wish to purchase a 30 watts ++ bass amps. i went to a few places, try Smarvo at guitar sore, try marshall at bentley. but i am specifcally looking for ampeg or SWR. 30 watts ++ any idea where to find 'em? |
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May 30 2008, 12:56 AM
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Ampeg and SWR make amps under 100W ??
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May 30 2008, 01:16 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ May 30 2008, 12:56 AM) Ampeg and SWR make amps under 100W ?? well, somebody had to say it ... |
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May 30 2008, 10:16 AM
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To all sifus...
I own myself an Ibanez BTB555 with bartolini mk1....thinking of upgrading the Pu/preamp....anybody can advise me on the suitable models & where i can get the installation done??? Tq |
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May 30 2008, 11:49 AM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ May 30 2008, 01:16 AM) well, somebody had to say it ... yes they do.SWR - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/SWR...fier?sku=482037 (60 watt) - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/SWR...fier?sku=482036 (35 watt) Ampeg - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Amp...ombo?sku=481776 (50 watts) ;p now where can i find 'em, i know SWR i can find it in SG, but i am not going back anytime soon. a friend owned 1 of those swr's |
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May 30 2008, 12:52 PM
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having used SWR amps extensively, let me first warn you that the LA series is the worst possible kind of rubbish to have emerged with the SWR name on it.
as for the ampeg, you'll be paying loads of money for a name that's now being made in vietnam. explore the line 6 lowdown 10 and roland's cube series instead ... or even the fender bassman series ... all better value then again, it's your money ... This post has been edited by Bassraptor: May 30 2008, 12:53 PM |
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May 30 2008, 04:24 PM
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ah ic...i am really not that experience with amp shopping, etc.. still using my peavey 20 watts practice amp in sg since i was like 17yrs old ;p.. during gigs its usually some hartke cab /w DI.
Added on May 30, 2008, 4:55 pm QUOTE(lordie @ May 30 2008, 04:24 PM) ah ic...i am really not that experience with amp shopping, etc.. still using my peavey 20 watts practice amp in sg since i was like 17yrs old ;p.. during gigs its usually some hartke cab /w DI. tried the smarvo 30 watts just now not bad, the roland microcube is like 5 watts but cost like $990++. but than i just want a basic badass combo amp without the bell and whistleThis post has been edited by lordie: May 30 2008, 04:55 PM |
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May 30 2008, 05:36 PM
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what is your budget?
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May 31 2008, 04:33 AM
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QUOTE(cardo @ May 30 2008, 03:16 AM) To all sifus... no idea about preamps... Anyone else?I own myself an Ibanez BTB555 with bartolini mk1....thinking of upgrading the Pu/preamp....anybody can advise me on the suitable models & where i can get the installation done??? Tq |
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Jun 2 2008, 01:40 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ May 30 2008, 05:36 PM) what is your budget? i can spend below $1k ;p anything above out of budget ;pAdded on June 2, 2008, 1:42 pm QUOTE(Bassix @ May 31 2008, 04:33 AM) no idea about preamps... Anyone else? not sure abt pre-amps but while i am doing some research and shopping theres a Aguilar and Audere pre-amps and heard they are pretty good as for PU's what type of tone are u looking for?This post has been edited by lordie: Jun 2 2008, 01:42 PM |
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Jun 24 2008, 10:21 AM
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hey hey all da bassist
nice to meet you guys.... im a new member in LYN and as you guys, im a bassist too... not a pro one... still kinda newbie and im still learning to get better and better. i hope i can learn more from you guys expecially those tech stuffs... well, i guess as a start....i would say "Hello everyone!! "... hope to know you guys more in time ...anyway, just wondering, do any of bassists around here owns a headless bass? |
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Jun 25 2008, 12:47 AM
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QUOTE(usermode @ Jun 24 2008, 03:21 AM) anyway, just wondering, do any of bassists around here owns a headless bass? Great...now i feel the need to get me one of those.... Welcome btw... |
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Jun 25 2008, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jun 25 2008, 12:47 AM) Great...now i feel the need to get me one of those.... heh...thanks bro. actually i owns a headless bass, but erm...unfortunately, i cant find any headless bass strings so far anywhere. so that's' why im asking if there's any bassist around here using one, i would really like to know where did you get the strings. Welcome btw... |
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Jun 25 2008, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(usermode @ Jun 24 2008, 10:21 AM) hey hey all da bassist hi welcome ;p nice to meet you guys.... im a new member in LYN and as you guys, im a bassist too... not a pro one... still kinda newbie and im still learning to get better and better. i hope i can learn more from you guys expecially those tech stuffs... well, i guess as a start....i would say "Hello everyone!! "... hope to know you guys more in time ...anyway, just wondering, do any of bassists around here owns a headless bass? Added on June 25, 2008, 11:09 am QUOTE(usermode @ Jun 25 2008, 10:12 AM) heh...thanks bro. actually i owns a headless bass, but erm...unfortunately, i cant find any headless bass strings so far anywhere. so that's' why im asking if there's any bassist around here using one, i would really like to know where did you get the strings. for the steinberger bass? no idea bro ;p but i know a few shops in singapore that carries them. swee lee ;pThis post has been edited by lordie: Jun 25 2008, 11:09 AM |
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Jun 25 2008, 02:41 PM
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Aren't all strings standard? I thought for a headless bass you just string it upside down. No?
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Jun 27 2008, 10:07 AM
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You need double-ball end strings for headless basses ... there're no conventional machines heads to wrap them around ... hard to find here, maybe in s'pore ...
Added on June 27, 2008, 10:07 amBTW, this is TOMORROW! BASS & FRENZ DAY June 28 (Sat), 5-8pm Wisma Bentley (3rd Floor) Mutiara Damansara, PJ Calling all musicians, come jam, bring your friends, get specials deals on a range of music gear and accessories. Bentley Music has given us a place to let our collective music hair down for the evening, so let’s do it! All gear provided by Bentley Music, so there’s no need to bring your own. If you must, it has to be Bentley-distributed stuff like Fender, Ibanez, Marshall, Ibanez, Digitech, etc. See you there. Queries to 012-3094001 This post has been edited by Bassraptor: Jun 27 2008, 10:07 AM |
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Jun 27 2008, 10:07 AM) You need double-ball end strings for headless basses ... there're no conventional machines heads to wrap them around ... hard to find here, maybe in s'pore ... Did someone say Jam? Hmm goood excuse to drop in and buy me some cables and maybe jam for abitAdded on June 27, 2008, 10:07 amBTW, this is TOMORROW! BASS & FRENZ DAY June 28 (Sat), 5-8pm Wisma Bentley (3rd Floor) Mutiara Damansara, PJ Calling all musicians, come jam, bring your friends, get specials deals on a range of music gear and accessories. Bentley Music has given us a place to let our collective music hair down for the evening, so let’s do it! All gear provided by Bentley Music, so there’s no need to bring your own. If you must, it has to be Bentley-distributed stuff like Fender, Ibanez, Marshall, Ibanez, Digitech, etc. See you there. Queries to 012-3094001 |
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QUOTE(stefanong @ Jun 27 2008, 03:40 PM) Did someone say Jam? Hmm goood excuse to drop in and buy me some cables and maybe jam for abit that's the idea, man!!! |
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Jun 27 2008, 11:50 PM
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....cis. They couldn't do it when i was around...
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Jun 28 2008, 01:20 AM
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lookin for a 2nd hand smal bass amp for practise purpose
any1 plannin to sell their tiny amp and upgrade to a bigger 1... pls let me noe |
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Jun 28 2008, 11:52 PM
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QUOTE(Bassraptor @ Jun 27 2008, 10:07 AM) You need double-ball end strings for headless basses ... there're no conventional machines heads to wrap them around ... hard to find here, maybe in s'pore ... aahh...singapore.... haiz... unfortunately i dun have any friend that i can ask to tapau the string for me.. is there anyone knows any shop in singapore that have those strings and the provide delivery to malaysia with an online purchase order? >_< and lordie, i cant find any headless steinberger either around. mine one is a Hohner B2A with a Steinberger bridge which actually does looks like the stenberger. the small bass guitar which when u carry it with a gigbag, looks like you;re carrying a gun..... hahaha.... This post has been edited by usermode: Jun 28 2008, 11:52 PM |
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Jul 5 2008, 04:26 PM
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i wanted to learn to play bass.. any suggestion which bass to buy for a beginner and the price range?? thanks sifus!
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Jul 5 2008, 11:35 PM
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Any suggestions for a guitarist who wants to learn some bass and looking for a cheaper bass? Checked out a few Yamaha (RBX174, 274 and 374) and Ibanez (GSR200FM, SRX300)..
Ask me anything about guitar and I'll know but bass... 4 string, 5 string?... active, passive... argghhh... I'm lost!! |
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Jul 6 2008, 02:57 AM
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I still hold true to my philosophy for beginners of getting the cheapest bass you can find regardless of brand and sound and quality. Only thing to look for is a smooth neck and fretboard so you don't get splinters in your fingers when you play.
The cheaper the better. |
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Jul 6 2008, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 6 2008, 02:57 AM) I still hold true to my philosophy for beginners of getting the cheapest bass you can find regardless of brand and sound and quality. Only thing to look for is a smooth neck and fretboard so you don't get splinters in your fingers when you play. Yeah but won't you want to change gear when you get better so isn't it better to get like a low-mid range axe so you won't upgrade in like 1-2 months? Any recommendations of models other than the ones I tested?The cheaper the better. Btw, heard the Squires have electronics issues and the Ibanez/Yamahas are more reliable. Have you guys found that to be true? |
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in my opinion, start off with a low range guitar but not too low untill you don't feel like playing that piece of wood. this way, you will feel more motivated by being able to "upgrade" to a better guitar, kinda like rewarding yourself for improving
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Jul 6 2008, 07:47 PM
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i play bass! i pwn.
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Jul 7 2008, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 6 2008, 03:03 AM) Yeah but won't you want to change gear when you get better so isn't it better to get like a low-mid range axe so you won't upgrade in like 1-2 months? Any recommendations of models other than the ones I tested? Well, i guess i'm speaking for myself. I've bought lot's of things only to find out that i'm not really interested after all. So i have plenty of things lying all over the place. Just trying to save you some money. A cheap brandless bass doesn't necessarily have to sound bad. And if it does and you find out "Hey bass is quite cool after all" then upgrading it (even after 2 months) won't be such a problem since you didn't spend that much money on it after all. |
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Jul 7 2008, 03:06 AM
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does the guitar store selling the screw like one at the pick guard or pick up.... mine kinda rusty
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Jul 7 2008, 06:04 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 6 2008, 02:57 AM) I still hold true to my philosophy for beginners of getting the cheapest bass you can find regardless of brand and sound and quality. Only thing to look for is a smooth neck and fretboard so you don't get splinters in your fingers when you play. that's a good start, but im kinda into getting beginners to start with the lower-midrange items instead of complete beginner stuff.The cheaper the better. that way when they improve they wont have to blast more cash to upgrade for something more suiting to their current ability. that only applies if you're dead ass serious about taking up the instrument though |
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Jul 7 2008, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(liew90kw @ Jul 7 2008, 06:04 AM) that's a good start, but im kinda into getting beginners to start with the lower-midrange items instead of complete beginner stuff. So what is a good cheaper bass for a beginner in terms of brand and model? The saleperson is also asking me to get a 5 string instead of a 4 but isn't it harder to learn?that way when they improve they wont have to blast more cash to upgrade for something more suiting to their current ability. that only applies if you're dead ass serious about taking up the instrument though |
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Jul 8 2008, 12:36 AM
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QUOTE(PVCpipe @ Jul 6 2008, 08:06 PM) does the guitar store selling the screw like one at the pick guard or pick up.... mine kinda rusty Don't think so. Go hardware store better.QUOTE(liew90kw @ Jul 6 2008, 11:04 PM) that only applies if you're dead ass serious about taking up the instrument though QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 7 2008, 09:33 AM) So what is a good cheaper bass for a beginner in terms of brand and model? The saleperson is also asking me to get a 5 string instead of a 4 but isn't it harder to learn? Well low end branded instruments (example yamaha low end BBs or ibanez sdgr) cost more than most brandless ones and sometimes sound worse than them too. There is no particular brand i'd recommend because i believe in testing out to see if i like the sound or not. But if i were you, i wouldn't spend more than RM500 on one. But that's also because i'm just plain broke.A 5 string is not harder to learn than a 4 string. And many many times the low B comes in very very handy (because of idiot vocalists who have to transpose because they can't hit the notes ). My advice is to get a 5 string. But i personally wouldn't because i'm a 4 string purist . Although i am looking for a 6 or 7 string now. Ok i'm done contradicting myself now... |
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Jul 8 2008, 03:11 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 8 2008, 12:36 AM) That's my point exactly. So cheaper is better right? All depends on how serious he is i guess. I know mine is for a long time, so i dug in and got myself a warlock QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 8 2008, 12:36 AM) Well low end branded instruments (example yamaha low end BBs or ibanez sdgr) cost more than most brandless ones and sometimes sound worse than them too. There is no particular brand i'd recommend because i believe in testing out to see if i like the sound or not. But if i were you, i wouldn't spend more than RM500 on one. But that's also because i'm just plain broke. I'm not a big fan of anything more than 4 strings on a bass, but read bolded text for the only reason i support him A 5 string is not harder to learn than a 4 string. And many many times the low B comes in very very handy (because of idiot vocalists who have to transpose because they can't hit the notes ). My advice is to get a 5 string. But i personally wouldn't because i'm a 4 string purist . Although i am looking for a 6 or 7 string now. Ok i'm done contradicting myself now... |
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Jul 8 2008, 04:45 AM
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well i guess u could get a 4 string and tune it BEAD. You won't be needing the G so often when starting out. Even nowadays i rarely use the G
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Jul 8 2008, 02:57 PM
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new comer to the thread...
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Jul 8 2008, 07:22 PM
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just buy whatever and play and when u got the skillset and a ear for the type of tone u prefer than invest in somethng that u are comfortable in playing
maybe the EBMM? Tobias? Wick? Lakland? Spector? Shadowsky? Jazz? |
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Jul 8 2008, 11:08 PM
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QUOTE(soundaddict @ Jul 8 2008, 07:57 AM) new comer to the thread... welcomeAdded on July 9, 2008, 4:09 amHey look what i found. Manring is great and all, but this is hilarious http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waIhJDgC5dQ This post has been edited by Bassix: Jul 9 2008, 04:09 AM |
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Jul 10 2008, 12:17 AM
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QUOTE(lordie @ Jul 8 2008, 07:22 PM) just buy whatever and play and when u got the skillset and a ear for the type of tone u prefer than invest in somethng that u are comfortable in playing Was in Guitar Collection the other day and the guy was recommending this LTD one. RM990 I think. Of course, he could play and appreciate it and it was a passive one too.maybe the EBMM? Tobias? Wick? Lakland? Spector? Shadowsky? Jazz? Active or passive? What's the dif? |
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Jul 10 2008, 02:21 AM
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The main difference is active is more transparent and volume and tone are independent of one another. Passive instruments tend to change their tonal characteristics when you adjust the volume knob on the bass. This effect is however not to be seen as a minus point. In fact many people go after passive basses just because of this effect. All depends on music style and taste. There is no general rule that active is better than passive. Any salesman who tells you that doesn't know anything.
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Jul 10 2008, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 10 2008, 02:21 AM) The main difference is active is more transparent and volume and tone are independent of one another. Passive instruments tend to change their tonal characteristics when you adjust the volume knob on the bass. This effect is however not to be seen as a minus point. In fact many people go after passive basses just because of this effect. All depends on music style and taste. There is no general rule that active is better than passive. Any salesman who tells you that doesn't know anything. Thanks for the explanation bro. Really appreciate your feedback. I did notice that Fenders are still pretty much passive basses and are used by many many bands on the planet!Guess budget wise, I'm looking at something sub RM1k and so far, the Yamaha RBX270 and Ibanez GSR200FM have caught my attention. Will try some others later during the weekend, I hope. Not much choice in Malaysia unfortunately... so was wondering if things are cheaper in Singapore? Probably the variety of models is better there? Added on July 10, 2008, 11:38 am QUOTE(soundaddict @ Jul 8 2008, 02:57 PM) new comer to the thread... Welcome my friend. Maybe you have some advice for a newbie like me on what axe to get for a beginner (though I've played guitar for quite a while now). Cheers! This post has been edited by satchman: Jul 10 2008, 11:38 AM |
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Jul 10 2008, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 10 2008, 10:13 AM) Thanks for the explanation bro. Really appreciate your feedback. I did notice that Fenders are still pretty much passive basses and are used by many many bands on the planet! i play both passive and active and now i am slanted towards passive more, the active bassist signals might get too hot and screw up my sound when it goes thru the pedalboard. Passive wins for me right now.Guess budget wise, I'm looking at something sub RM1k and so far, the Yamaha RBX270 and Ibanez GSR200FM have caught my attention. Will try some others later during the weekend, I hope. Not much choice in Malaysia unfortunately... so was wondering if things are cheaper in Singapore? Probably the variety of models is better there? Added on July 10, 2008, 11:38 am Welcome my friend. Maybe you have some advice for a newbie like me on what axe to get for a beginner (though I've played guitar for quite a while now). Cheers! yes and singapore got very nice basses, extremely nice basses for all soft of budgets and are so much cheaper than most stores in KL but Yamaha store the prices are reasonble and carries almost the same price tag in singapore so buying a yammy stuff guarantee not heart pain when u see the price different from sg to kl, but bear in mind you get what you pay for. LTD's are good, Fender Squier are great. not sure abt how u like it when u play it, ultimately u need to pick one up and test it 1st and see how u confortable with the neck, weight, bass contour, test playing standing up and sitting down. a lot of difference. |
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Jul 11 2008, 01:27 AM
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i'm a beginner with limited budget and can't find cheap bass amp for practice/learning..
how bad does it sound if we use guitar amp for bass?? |
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Jul 11 2008, 11:17 PM
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QUOTE(signither @ Jul 11 2008, 01:27 AM) i'm a beginner with limited budget and can't find cheap bass amp for practice/learning.. There's a cheap RM300 Smarvo one in The Guitar Store. Ok for 4 string but when testing a 5 string, the sound became distorted...how bad does it sound if we use guitar amp for bass?? Added on July 11, 2008, 11:20 pm QUOTE(lordie @ Jul 10 2008, 01:09 PM) i play both passive and active and now i am slanted towards passive more, the active bassist signals might get too hot and screw up my sound when it goes thru the pedalboard. Passive wins for me right now. Emm... hopefully I'll have a chance to test something this weekend. Your comments ahve made me think again about the Yamaha ones... since going down to SG already costs RM100-200... and not to mention the tax coming back.. sigh...yes and singapore got very nice basses, extremely nice basses for all soft of budgets and are so much cheaper than most stores in KL but Yamaha store the prices are reasonble and carries almost the same price tag in singapore so buying a yammy stuff guarantee not heart pain when u see the price different from sg to kl, but bear in mind you get what you pay for. LTD's are good, Fender Squier are great. not sure abt how u like it when u play it, ultimately u need to pick one up and test it 1st and see how u confortable with the neck, weight, bass contour, test playing standing up and sitting down. a lot of difference. This post has been edited by satchman: Jul 11 2008, 11:20 PM |
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Jul 12 2008, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 11 2008, 11:17 PM) There's a cheap RM300 Smarvo one in The Guitar Store. Ok for 4 string but when testing a 5 string, the sound became distorted... how many watts btw?? and which outlets?? thansk |
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Jul 12 2008, 03:45 PM
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lookin for 2nd hand bass amp
around 100-150 watt PM me if u gt any thx |
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Jul 12 2008, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(signither @ Jul 12 2008, 10:11 AM) how many watts btw?? and which outlets?? thansk I don't know but should b around 15W, 8 inch speaker type. Enough for home jam only but at that price, one can't complain I guess! |
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Jul 12 2008, 06:26 PM
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guys...... is there a possibility to burn the pot if u heat it too long on solder iron?
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Jul 12 2008, 11:24 PM
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QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 12 2008, 06:21 PM) I don't know but should b around 15W, 8 inch speaker type. Enough for home jam only but at that price, one can't complain I guess! thanks.. i'll check them out later Added on July 13, 2008, 7:24 pmwent to TGS at damansara today and check out that smarvo amp.. the sound is pretty good i guess (at least for my newbie ears) and the tag is at RM360 This post has been edited by signither: Jul 13 2008, 07:24 PM |
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Jul 14 2008, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(signither @ Jul 12 2008, 11:24 PM) thanks.. i'll check them out later Guitar collection also has a small Kustom amp for around 390 I think...Added on July 13, 2008, 7:24 pmwent to TGS at damansara today and check out that smarvo amp.. the sound is pretty good i guess (at least for my newbie ears) and the tag is at RM360 Btw, you can bargain at TGS... I'm sure you can get lower than the 360 offered if you show real interest. That's the style of doing business in Malaysia unfortunately... |
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Jul 15 2008, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE(PVCpipe @ Jul 12 2008, 11:26 AM) guys...... is there a possibility to burn the pot if u heat it too long on solder iron? yesAdded on July 15, 2008, 9:38 pm QUOTE(signither @ Jul 10 2008, 06:27 PM) i'm a beginner with limited budget and can't find cheap bass amp for practice/learning.. usually the low notes tend to be distorted. But other than that i use my 25W Kustom (can't remember the model) for practice if i have to.how bad does it sound if we use guitar amp for bass?? This post has been edited by Bassix: Jul 15 2008, 09:38 PM |
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Jul 16 2008, 05:20 PM
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I tested the RM790 Squire P-bass last weekend and the sound was quite good. Action was good and I would say that the tone is more mellow and old school.
I compared that to a RM1100 Ibanez GSR205 bass (active) and wow, active basses are way louder for the same settings! More for modern stuff like rock I guess cos I couldn't get that jazzy bassy sound as I did with the Squire. I then tried a cheaper Stagg bass just to compare and I thought the RM680 tag would result in a bad instrument. Boy was I wrong! Much more versatile than the Squire and less metallic sounding than the Ibanez. Only thing was it weighs a ton and the action wasn't as good as the Squire or Ibanez. I think I'm going to try the Yamaha RBX270 one more time and then I'll make my decision but for RM680 before discount, the Stagg is beginning to look like my choice purchase for a beginner like myself! This post has been edited by satchman: Jul 16 2008, 05:21 PM |
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Jul 16 2008, 11:00 PM
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I have a stagg fretless. Paid an equivalent of about RM750 for it. Can't really complain apart from the fact that they glued the 3-piece body senget. But soundwise it's ok. Although i did completely do away with the electronics. Now i'm running a bartolini on the bridge. But even the original PUs were decent enough to begin with.
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Jul 17 2008, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 16 2008, 11:00 PM) I have a stagg fretless. Paid an equivalent of about RM750 for it. Can't really complain apart from the fact that they glued the 3-piece body senget. But soundwise it's ok. Although i did completely do away with the electronics. Now i'm running a bartolini on the bridge. But even the original PUs were decent enough to begin with. Where's the cheapest place to buy a Stagg? Of course, I don't mind spending more if the service is good... No Woh Fatt thank you very mcuh... |
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Jul 17 2008, 11:36 PM
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Sorry can't help you there. I'm in germany and got mine off ebay.de
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Jul 18 2008, 01:37 AM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Jul 17 2008, 11:36 PM) Sorry can't help you there. I'm in germany and got mine off ebay.de Guten Tag! Thx for the reply my friend. Actually, I tried the Yamaha RBX170 and 270 today and you know what? I actually prefer the cheaper RBX170 because it was set up better. Man, some shops really don't know how to set up their products for demo and it was disappointing that all 3 RBX270 models I tested had intonation problems. Even the sales-person didn't know how to tune properly! So, I couldn't really test the difference between the 170 and 270 but both 170 I tried (black and blue) had better set up, pretty good sound and playability. I think I'll just get a beginner bass for learning since I can't appreciate the tone, etc of a better instrument. One more round of testing with the Ibanez GSR200FM and GSR100 and I'll make my decision.... |
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Jul 19 2008, 11:16 AM
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if u cud afford the RBX270, den y not
setup wise u can DIY as well im never an ibey bass lover the neck is just too slim.... and too light.... |
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Jul 21 2008, 02:02 AM
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ibey
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Jul 21 2008, 11:13 PM
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helpin fren sellin
1.musicman stingray5 natural finish, maple fingerboard 2.fender marcus miller MIJ white finish, maple fingerboard, 4 string interested can PM me il giv u the contact |
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Jul 25 2008, 10:56 PM
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Tried the Yamaha RBX170 and 270 again a few days back. Very surprised the sound wasn't as good as I orginally thought.
Was blown away by the RBX370 though. Much more punch and clarity of tone. Very versatile too! Pity about the price tag... Guess it's now either the Ibanez GSR200 or GSR200FM... |
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Sep 8 2008, 03:08 AM
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*plays Keep Your Hands Off My Girl*
and the thread keeps record, the same old post. They said, ah-ha! Ah-ha! Alright, most people thinks that playing the Percision Bass with picks are the best. What do you think? I am reviving this thread anyway.. |
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Sep 8 2008, 04:30 AM
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QUOTE(Paramore @ Sep 8 2008, 03:08 AM) Alright, most people thinks that playing the Percision Bass with picks are the best. What do you think? Kinda... when most Ps packs that ever lovely mids and picks usually adds that hefty clicks which in turn rounds off a nice drive. Things is it's still is a preferential thing.I am reviving this thread anyway.. |
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Sep 8 2008, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(Paramore @ Sep 7 2008, 08:08 PM) *plays Keep Your Hands Off My Girl* Precision sounds great anyway you play it. So I don't really care how and the thread keeps record, the same old post. They said, ah-ha! Ah-ha! Alright, most people thinks that playing the Percision Bass with picks are the best. What do you think? I am reviving this thread anyway.. |
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Sep 8 2008, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(Bassix @ Sep 8 2008, 07:08 PM) Precision sounds great anyway you play it. So I don't really care how I play it? |
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Sep 9 2008, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE(Paramore @ Sep 8 2008, 03:08 AM) *plays Keep Your Hands Off My Girl* playing a pick with everthing is good... bleah lol.............and the thread keeps record, the same old post. They said, ah-ha! Ah-ha! Alright, most people thinks that playing the Percision Bass with picks are the best. What do you think? I am reviving this thread anyway.. |
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Sep 9 2008, 05:31 PM
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i dont like to play with a pick. does it only work on fast (or noisy) songs? |
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Sep 9 2008, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(satchman @ Jul 16 2008, 05:20 PM) I then tried a cheaper Stagg bass just to compare and I thought the RM680 tag would result in a bad instrument. Boy was I wrong! Much more versatile than the Squire and less metallic sounding than the Ibanez. Only thing was it weighs a ton and the action wasn't as good as the Squire or Ibanez. yea, it really weights a ton..  QUOTE(Paramore @ Sep 8 2008, 03:08 AM) *plays Keep Your Hands Off My Girl* reviving this thread after u saw wat i ask in the guitar thread? and the thread keeps record, the same old post. They said, ah-ha! Ah-ha! Alright, most people thinks that playing the Percision Bass with picks are the best. What do you think? I am reviving this thread anyway.. Added on September 9, 2008, 6:02 pmplaying bass with a pick, it will make the bass sounds sharper, ppl might think that it is the bass playing the leads.. what if u dun have a pick with u? having experience playing with finger should b better for bass, not like guitar, it'll swelled or even ate my nails ,lol.. i use a pick for a guitar.. This post has been edited by sarcast: Sep 9 2008, 06:02 PM |
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