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Post by grayn on Feb 1, 2014 7:12:13 GMT
Another fine looking bass you've got there Graham. What's the control layout on this one? Keith Thanks Keith. The layout is Volume, Pan, Treble Boost, Bass Boost. Unlike many active basses, these EQ controls only boost, no cut. So completely anti-clockwise = flat eq. Oh yeah, the small switch is an active/passive switch. You may have noticed that I have acquired/traded a lot of basses recently. This is mainly because I am a dimwit. In that, after a couple of years, with my previous band, playing very contentedly, an Overwater Jazz bass, the band split and I sold the bass. Then i quickly got the urge to play again and started buying numerous excellent basses. But it wasn't until very recently that I got another Jazz and realised that was the neck type that I really, much preferred. As I said, what a dimwit. So now I'm slowly trading, to mainly own basses, with Jazz bass type necks. OK, I'm slow but I get there, in the end.
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Post by grayn on Feb 1, 2014 7:01:15 GMT
Thats a gorgeous bass , loving the badass bridge and mahoosive frets ill bet its real easy to whizz about on . You must have quite a collection of guitars now grayn , where on earth do you keep them all ? Thanks Siggy. And yes, the bass is very easy to play. Tha Badass bridge isn't original, these came with Gotoh bridges. But it's a quality bridge, so I guess a previous owner wasn't as keen on the original. My instrument collection kind of changes rather than expands. It wasn't long ago, I only had one bass, with a load of electric and acoustic guitars. Then, after nearly 40 years of being a bassist, I finally got the bass GAS. Now i have a load of basses, with just 2 electrics, 1 acoustic and my beloved Octave Mandola. I have a small music/computer room, where I keep my gear, doing my best to stop them clonking into each other.
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Post by grayn on Jan 21, 2014 17:52:23 GMT
I find your tone a little patronising. You obviously feel that your view is the right one. Enough to repeat it. I can't be bothered to justify myself or my judgement to you, so let's just leave it.
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Post by grayn on Jan 18, 2014 17:35:59 GMT
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Post by grayn on Jan 18, 2014 17:28:34 GMT
As far as I know, the Tak is laminate. As I said, in my review, this guitar was built as a pickup and play sofa guitar and is also very nice amped up. It is a very well made guitar and doesn't try to compete with guitars for projection and massive tone. In my view it was well worth it's price, for looks, playability and a very sweet tone.
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Post by grayn on Jan 18, 2014 17:23:51 GMT
Agreed Keith, the preamp is a minor eyesore. I think when I was concentrating wholly on acoustic guitar, it put a lot more pressure on what ever guitar I owned. That and seemingly perpetual GAS caused a lot of lovely guitars to pass through my hands. Most of them were probably too good for me any way. The Takamine certainly isn't the best guitar I have owned, by some way. That would have to go to the Goodall. But a friend of mine, who owns a load of acoustic and electric instruments, played the Takamine, a few months ago and absolutely loved it. Horses for courses and all that. I certainly love the Tak's looks and it really is ideal for the odd pick up and play moment. Goodall? Goodall, did you say? What model? I have an Adi/Mah concert jumbo which is a fine, fine guitar. Bright and shimmery - a pleasure to play. Was considering moving it on, what with a couple of Tarans coming along but… I posted a link for it on another thread but damned if I remember where! I'd love to hear from another Goodall owner. Alasdair. PS This Tak looks beautiful. I had a Taylor all Koa GS that was sold last year. The wood is just sublime - more like Tiger's Eye than wood. I sometimes regret having sold it - it was beautiful to look at! The Goodall I owned is The Goodall I owned is reviewed here: acousticsoundboard.co.uk/thread/658/james-goodall-koa-grand-concert
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Post by grayn on Dec 24, 2013 15:01:37 GMT
Merry christmas to all, on this very excellent board.
Must play more mandola, next year.
:serenade:
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Post by grayn on Dec 21, 2013 20:48:05 GMT
Can't see why the Korg wouldn't be just what you're looking for. I never use pedals without a power supply. Can't rely on batteries. Just figured the Artec would be good for stage, with the additional eq and signal boost it offers. And who says the pedal has to go on the floor?
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Post by grayn on Dec 21, 2013 9:24:52 GMT
Sorry, no experience of that pedal but I've always found Korg gear to be very good. I use a Boss tuner. This one looks like a great idea: artecsound.com/effect/se-geq.htmGraphic EQ and tuner.
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Post by grayn on Dec 15, 2013 18:15:23 GMT
I have mixed feelings. Some great technique and interesting chordal structures and of course, showmanship. I'd prefer more attention to tone and less rattley, unclear notes. He's having a great time and overall it's was an enjoyable montage.
Thanks for the post.
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Post by grayn on Dec 12, 2013 13:06:06 GMT
Does it cover the snooker cue era?
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Post by grayn on Dec 11, 2013 13:17:56 GMT
I'll have a short back and sides, please.
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Post by grayn on Dec 10, 2013 13:23:23 GMT
Can't find anything about that model. Fender don't have a good rep for acoustic but they do produce some gems, every now and then. i like some of their acoustics and wouldn't mind another one, sometime.
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Post by grayn on Dec 7, 2013 17:55:40 GMT
Talk about the Darkside, I had to meet up in a car park to do a trade and get this lovely bass. Well, deal done and now the newbie is home, with me. I've had a quick, unplugged and plugged, go with it and am very pleased indeed. This baby is a year younger than my Honeyburst Stingray, being made in 2002 and it is in remarkable nick. Even the tuner buttons show little sign of ware. I guess this 11 year old hasn't seen a lot of action. Lucky me then. Unfortunately with the day being very overcast, I couldn't get much in the way of a good photo of this beauty. The trans-teal body is defintely richer and darker, than the photos show. The only definite change I'll make is, putting my usual brand of strings on it. And maybe, in the future, I'll put a black-pearl pickguard on. Musicman gear always impresses me and I intend to make the most of this impressive bass.
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Post by grayn on Dec 3, 2013 17:18:25 GMT
Fine looking beast is that Musicman. Graham, is it genuinely more useful to have three tone controls, or does it just make it harder to get the sound you want? Keith In general I think having treble, mid and bass, rather than just treble and bass , active controls, is better. I like a bass that sounds good with the controls flat (no add or minus). The controls then give you scope to adjust the sound to your band and venue. With my present band, I almost always have the treble and mid set flat, with just a touch of extra bass.
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