Sterner/DERM Bassits Pert 41: Merxing sperkers iz gerd - Page 11

Ekimus · #**201** 12-31-2012, 08:03 AM

Hi guys !
I'll be in the US during the first two weeks of february, first San Francisco and then Boston. Are there any mandatory things to visit/do there ?

On another note, I'll be able to test a pharaoh and a mountainking heavy machine next week (and the heavy machine is for sale!).

Ancient Tone · #**202** 12-31-2012, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

Trying to help my guitar player figure out a new amp now, as a matter of fact. He's got bad GAS for an Orange TV200. Never had the pleasure of the old 800RBs, but I certainly have lusted for them. They never come up local...

Plus, I have Ampegfuzz's problem of being broke.

I've been thinking about your guitarists situation since last night, I personally love the newer Orange amp's especially the TV200 and RV100. No they are not the old amps of yore, but they are amazing sounding modern voiced amps. Listening to the live video you posted the other day and listening to his tone the TV200 might not be a bad option. It will give him a very usable dirt that will starkly contrast the cutting nature of the big spider, while also have the headroom and low end handling necessary to make use of the Big Spider efficiently. If he's selling that Fender bass and can get enough money to buy a used TV200 I think it would actually be a really good move. I also feel that the TV's dirt tone will match your gnarly overdriven bass tone as a consistent dirt tone more so than the BS. Also as far as 200watt heads being overkill for guitar I call BS, I have three of them and they allow me clean tone and more headroom at gigging volumes with out any break up or drastic alterations in tone through the volume spectrum of the amp, I never use all 200 watts but if I need it its there. Better to have to much and not use it, then not have enough and need it. Just a lil food for thought.

ampegfuzz · #**203** 12-31-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

Trying to help my guitar player figure out a new amp now, as a matter of fact. He's got bad GAS for an Orange TV200. Never had the pleasure of the old 800RBs, but I certainly have lusted for them. They never come up local...

Plus, I have Ampegfuzz's problem of being broke.

I more of a cheap ass then broke

. I only allow myself gear money from what I make gigging or selling. Speaking of selling I'm really thinking of putting my grabber on the block. Someone talk me out of it.

Lazarus.Bird · #**204** 12-31-2012, 09:20 AM

Screw you guys, Orange Goblin's last album was super gnarly.

The_Janitor · #**205** 12-31-2012, 09:36 AM

I haven't heard anything they've done since Coup de Grace in 2002. I dug the **** out of the first 3, though.

The_Janitor · #**206** 12-31-2012, 09:39 AM

... and the rest of my day is set as far as music.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljcRc-LKTtk

mc_muench · #**207** 12-31-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

Ron's post has got me thinking, what gear have you given up that you are now regretting? Anything at all.

Two things...

My Dearmound Starfire, I regret selling that big time, I was really stupid for that one. It was a fuzz monster. Small neck though.

Along with my 67 Guild Small body.

And I regret selling my Ampeg 1x15, only because I didnt take my "cool" grill cover off.

**LOCOPELAND** · #**208** 12-31-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus.Bird

Screw you guys, Orange Goblin's last album was super gnarly.

This.

JoeVictim · #**209** 12-31-2012, 10:15 AM

Who was doing that file share thing? I need to send you my email!

pm me, please....

And thanks for the advice on the amp stuff, guys. My main concern was finding my guitar player an amp that would play nice with the distortion. I know when I had my Crate 2-12" tube combo, it did not like any more distortion on top of the dirty channel. I always had to run the amp clean if I wanted to run any fuzz pedals. I was concerned that a new amp would eliminate the Big Spider. I guess it doesn't really matter too much though. If he has the means to grab up a TV200, I might as well let him get it. If it doesn't work with the BS, lesson learned for him. Can't always throw money at stuff, right?

But, I wish I could talk him into grabbing up a Dunwich amp. Help out the bros.

Ancient Tone · #**210** 12-31-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

But, I wish I could talk him into grabbing up a Dunwich amp. Help out the bros.

I could make a demo video for you to show him to try and convince him to get a Dunwich

Guitar of choice > Big Spider > Dunwich Annunaki. But with his amp on the way out he might not like to hear the words "wait list"

JoeVictim · #**211** 12-31-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

I could make a demo video for you to show him to try and convince him to get a Dunwich

Guitar of choice > Big Spider > Dunwich Annunaki. But with his amp on the way out he might not like to hear the words "wait list"

Yeah...I think that would be the one thing that would keep him from getting one. I wish I could talk him into getting something cheaper like a SS Marshall then he could order up a Dun'ner. I think I am screaming at a wall at this point. We are probably going to be welcoming the TV any day now... lol. (of course now that I am typing all about it, with my curse, it won't happen.)

Ancient Tone · #**212** 12-31-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeVictim

Yeah...I think that would be the one thing that would keep him from getting one. I wish I could talk him into getting something cheaper like a SS Marshall then he could order up a Dun'ner.

Some people you just can't get through too, maybe it's time for a tone intervention?

JoeVictim · #**213** 12-31-2012, 10:40 AM

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Some people you just can't get through too, maybe it's time for a tone intervention?

With my luck, it won't work the way I want and he'll end up with a Line 6 or something.

We got a show in a month and I am still waiting to find out who we play with. How long should I wait before I harass the venue? I want to start advertising it, but I don't have all the details. I also don't want to sour up a new relationship.

Ron Now · #**214** 12-31-2012, 10:41 AM

Picked up a MIJ DS-1 for super cheap awhile back. Thought it sounded surprisingly good, especially having owned several DS-1's in the past. But that DS-1 through the meatsmoke, well it sounds pretty amazing. Granted most of my gain pedals are sounding pretty awesome through the MS, but the DS-1 has the most noteable improvement. Pretty awesome what a good pre can do for pedals.

mc_muench · #**215** 12-31-2012, 10:51 AM

Stupid new app...

dozicusmaximus · #**216** 12-31-2012, 10:56 AM

Ahhh, the ever dreaded Tone Intervention...
All your bandmates are here, we need to have a serious talk. Drummer starts crying. "We used to be so close, it's like I don't even know you anymore. It's like you don't even care about anyone or anything. I'm afraid of losing my friend to modern mid scoop."

Corey Y · #**217** 12-31-2012, 11:00 AM

Catching up on the thread has inspired me to start off the day with "Frequencies From Planet Ten". I bought that album randomly in a record store in 2000, because I thought the cover looked cool. Fortuitous choice as it turned out, love me some Orange Goblin.

The_Janitor · #**218** 12-31-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey Y

Catching up on the thread has inspired me to start off the day with "Frequencies From Planet Ten". I bought that album randomly in a record store in 2000, because I thought the cover looked cool. Fortuitous choice as it turned out, love me some Orange Goblin.

Just listened to it on that youtube link. Hadn't heard it in years. Good stuff! I like that they were a little more space-rock on that album. They stripped it down a lot for the next two records.

The_Janitor · #**219** 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dozicusmaximus

Ahhh, the ever dreaded Tone Intervention...
All your bandmates are here, we need to have a serious talk. Drummer starts crying. "We used to be so close, it's like I don't even know you anymore. It's like you don't even care about anyone or anything. I'm afraid of losing my friend to modern mid scoop."

I tried and failed one of these before. Dude wouldn't give up his Zoom multifx unit, which he was using for his main distortion. It was the most icepick-in-the-ear, scooped tone I've ever heard. It literally hurt my ears.

He came into some money and went shopping for a new head. I took him to a store and he plugged into mesas, marhsalls, peavey tube heads, etc. Every single amp he tried out he used that stupid zoom unit and the same distortion setting.

"Well, these amps don't sound any better than the one I have."

"That's because you're using that out-dated piece of **** Zoom unit. Just plug in to the amp."

He wouldn't do it. Ended up with a 5150 and used the clean channel, with that damn zoom thing. The band fell apart shortly after. I was glad to not hear his awful tone.

JoeVictim · #**220** 12-31-2012, 11:07 AM

Somebody needs to post the Best Cry Ever, Slayer Edition...