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    Let’s revive Bass preamps (rack mounted!)

    With the advancement of IEMs and "quiet stages," I've built a new rack. Tuner; SLXD wireless for my bass; PSM300 wireless for my ears, Alembic F1-X preamp; and I found a 1U power amp just in case I need to power a cab. Back of the rack is antennae and I/O and a power conditioner (really just a...
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    Some Pink Floyd Tunes: Phaser or Flanger

    I know this is an old thread, but there for sure is an effect on the bass on "Pigs." I always heard it as chorus, but I suppose it could be a phaser.
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    Magellan 800 power/volume sag

    I recently bought a Genzler Magellan 800 from a buddy. Played it in rehearsals for a few weeks; everything was fine. First gig a few weeks ago, towards the end of a two-hour set, I noticed some volume issues. It didn't cut out, the volume just decreased kind of slowly and then just as slowly...
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    Seymour Duncan Power Amps - 700w and 170w

    Has anyone else tried the 700 with bass? I currently run an Alembic F1-X preamp (or sometimes an Ashdown RPM-1 preamp) into a Crown power amp into a 4ohm Ashdown 4x10. The Crown is pretty heavy, so this is appealing to me. IF it sounds good....
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    Do you dance when you play bass?

    I'm pretty notorious for moving around in a haphazard yet energetic fashion, but I would not call it dancing. More like this:
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    Beards and basses!!

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    Guitar Strap that came with American Deluxe Jazz V

    Awesome! Message sent.
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    Guitar Strap that came with American Deluxe Jazz V

    Okay. Finally made it out to the studio and took some pics. I misspoke; it's a leather-clad nylon strap. There's some writing that I think says "Genuine Leather" "Made In Canada" and maybe some kind of part number, but it's faded.
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    Guitar Strap that came with American Deluxe Jazz V

    No, not that one. Thanks for the reply, though. It was all the same width, the whole length of the strap. This is me, you can kinda see the strap . . . Link Removed I'll take some better pics tomorrow.
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    Guitar Strap that came with American Deluxe Jazz V

    Hey, kids. I bought a brand new American Deluxe Jazz V in 2012. I love the strap that came with it and would like to purchase another one for my Frankensteined P Bass. It's all leather about 2" wide, but has a plastic D-ring buckle and not those weird leather loop/buckle adjuster things. For the...
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    Peavey 1516 1810 1820 ?

    How did the GK not blow up the 1810? Aren't they only rated for 200 or 300 watts? The 101RB is a 700W amp.
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    What type of strings does Geddy lee use?

    IS there a big difference between the Nickel and the Stainless Steel? Thanks, ~bill 2010 Fender American Deluxe Jazz V Ashdown ABM 500 EVOII Ashdown 414T (4x10, 4ohm)