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Nebadon2000 said:

Might want to get some Musican ear plugs to go with the 1x15

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Ironically I’ve used hearing protection or iems for almost every gig of the last 14 years. Yesterday felt pretty airy!

Hi everyone,
I've already searched through the forum and found quite a few threads comparing the RC Booster V1 and V2, but most of the discussion seems to focus on the additional Boost switch on the V2 and the 18V option.
I'm currently considering buying one, and I have the opportunity to get either a used V1 or V2 for exactly the same price.
I'm not really interested in the extra Boost function, and I would run either version at 9V. What I'm mainly interested in is whether anyone who has actually owned or A/B'd both versions noticed any tonal differences between the V1 and V2.
I'm looking for the RC primarily as a clean/low-gain booster: I want to keep the character of my passive Precision, but give it a little more push and harmonics going into my amp. I'm currently using a Keeley Bassist compressor, and the RC would go straight into an Ampeg SVT-3 Pro.
So, V1 or V2 aside from the extra features — does one sound noticeably different from the other? More/less low end, mids, highs, compression, headroom, feel, etc.?
I'd especially appreciate comments from anyone who has owned both versions rather than just compared the specs.
Thanks!

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I was just coming in here to see if anybody posted that yet, badass!

janlan said:

I'm in the market for the SLB300 Pro. Does anyone sell it in the US besides Sweetwater (out of stock)

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Now back in stock at Sweetwater

When I played it, I always played the F# as an octave (both notes, low and high with the pointer and pinky) and the rest of the notes as...well, just notes. It was exhausting but I kept it solid the whole song.

I decided to pass on it. More of an impulse buy than anything. Thanks for the replies, guys. Without them, I would be sitting with more clutter.

moon-bass said:

And I know I don't need it, but I'm looking for a good bass centric graphic EQ pedal to pair with it ...

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Whirlwind 10-Band. I use the standard version. Transparent low noise eq.

I pray that Andy enjoys retirement and spending more quality time with his son! Hopefully, whoever decides to take the baton will continue making amazing bass cabs that excel in low-frequency reproduction!

Endlesssolo said:

It looks like some of the button is gone in one photo, but not in another. The button is part of the back that glues on to the heel of the neck and it’s an important part of the neck joint. So there’s that issue to figure out.

But the main issue is, do you want a half size bass? I went from a 3/4 size juzek (42” string length) to a 5/8 size German shop bass (39.5”) and I like it, but I’m no giant. I wouldn’t want anything shorter. And I bought the smaller bass because it sounded great, not because it was smaller. It took me a while to adjust to the size. Most inexpensive small basses have no bottom end, which is kind of a problem considering that’s pretty much the whole point of a double bass.

$600 is very cheap for a working double bass, but unless you’re looking for a really small bass, you’re not going to be happy.

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That's funny. I traded a 5/8 German bass (hybrid, Götz) for a 3/4 Plywood Juzek about 44 years ago!!

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Nice and chuggtastic, though I’m going to try a Mesa Gold Mine next, chasing that John Petrucci Boogie mk IIC+ tone. The Knuckles is pretty badass though.

Abzan_Titan said:

The seller live 20 km = 12miles far away from me, I don't think twice and make a visit.
I don't care what 7ender is doing at the moment, this bass is blowing me away.

You have only 2 choices.... hate it, or love it.

The unicorn has a new home !

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Nice!

This looks really nice and well put together, congrat and enjoy!

Lowtown said:

I recently discovered I had access to a CNC machine via a local workshop, so got thinking about how I could use it.

I don't know anything about the machine.

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Part of CNC'ing is learning how to use CAD, Fusion 360 is the typical recommendation for hobbyists because its free, but you can get pretty far with Tinker CAD. I'd start with a body you like and recreate it then buy a neck from one of the Chinese suppliers on amazon or eBay.

After many years of thinking on it, I am building out a pedalboard specifically for testing pedalboard concepts (like pedal order), parallel processing etc. I have been looking at the Boss ES-5 as something that would fit on my board and seems pretty easy to set up and to program. It's also MIDI in/out compatible, something else I want to explore.

What are your experience w/ switching systems? Is there an easy one that will help me to A/B/C/D/E test pedals or test them in different orders? The Boss does look pretty straightforward.

Stewie said:

Guitar player in my band bought one of the cheapie SM57 fakes. Fed it into the PA and it let out a sad sigh. Didnt work at all as a mic, but interesting nonetheless.

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lol maybe thats the move tho

Guessing at the cause is a waste of time. Unless you have the technical skills to properly diagnose and repair the issue yourself, I wouldn't invest a penny into someone else's defective equipment. Save your $100 towards something that works.

Hasn't been logged in since June. Hope he's okay

Played a show last night at a well-known brewery. They asked us to minimize our breaks for fear of losing people. So, we played one 3 hour set and kept the spot hopping all night. The Clement sat comfortably on me and in the mix all night. Winner…

Mt. Thielsen in the Oregon Cascades. An extinct volcano mostly known for it's sharp peak, largely due to lightning strikes that have eroded surrounding rocks into a sharp spire.

BassinCT said:

I like the idea of exploring new sounds, and having the time to tinker with the fun stuff! I’m planning on retiring in 2029, and doing the same sort of thing. Enjoy!

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I have thought of making a "lab" pedalboard for some time, to explore technology and learn some stuff. Might even create some video content along the way. I am kicking around adding some kind of effect switching system like a Boss ES-5 to make testing/playing a little easier and more fun.

Tony Levin | Waters of Eden (2000)

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It just occurred to me that the song, “Sledgehammer,” was released forty years ago this summer.Peter Gabriel, Manu Kache, Tony Levin, et al showed out on the original track!

I can't see the pick itself making a significant difference to speed. Technique would though.

Rumble 800 head and combo specs are clearly stated: