Recent content by Cstof

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    Mic v. DI

    From my own experience: Soundwise, using a microphone is definitely better than direct signals (post, pre, line-outs ). I rely on my choice of cabinet(s) to determine the sound i get. bypassing this stage will result in another sound. Miking the cabinet is not that difficult (despite what...
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    Replacement for DiMarzio model P

    Thanx! The Nordstrands look very good indeed. I'l look around a bit and do a search on TB for opinions and reviews.
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    Replacement for DiMarzio model P

    On another dutch forum, people suggested the S Duncan Antiquity pickups. Does anyone have any experience with these (versus the DiMarzios, maybe) ? Thanx
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    Replacement for DiMarzio model P

    I'm looking for an upgrade for the DiMarzio modelP pickups in my 70's precision. I'm curious to hear your personal experience with any Pbass pickups worth considering. Sound i'm looking for is more vintage and round than modern (bright or hot). I play without a pick and am considering putting...
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    Has anyone drank absinthe?

    What's really hallucinatory, is the price of a beer in the US!
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    Has anyone drank absinthe?

    There's a place in Barcelona where you can get something that's (supposed to be) very close to 'real' absinthe. They serve it with a sugarcube and a squirt-bottle with water in it. The actual absinthe looks like Pastis or Ricard (Anisette) and smells that way too. You have to dip the sugarcube...
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    SOLD Ashdown ABM/Superfly cabs for sale (UK)

    Hi, Where are u in the UK? If i'm correct, 400pounds makes 500€. thanks
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    P-Bass Club

    late 70's precision
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    Shahzad Ismaily

    Yes, he's great indeed. He plays (bass and Moog) in Marc Ribot's Ceramic dog trio. Link Removed He also plays (in various ensembles and groups) keyboards, electronics, drums and guitar. Here's his bio: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I haven't seen him live, but i believe plays...
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    Where are you? Post pictures of where you're from!

    looks beautyfull.
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    Where are you? Post pictures of where you're from!

    Thx, I'm pretty happy in Antwerp, but Waiehu Heights doesn't look to bad either. Finding a job here depends on what you do. btw Vorago, I actually like the harbor (the industrial one even...) very much and some of the suburbs ar OK too
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    Where are you? Post pictures of where you're from!

    Yep there's only one real bass shop in Antwerp, no? ;)
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    Where are you? Post pictures of where you're from!

    The view from my apartment in Antwerp. The building at the end of the middle street is the new courthouse (3 spikes pointing upward). The street on the right takes you right to the center (5 to 10 min. walk).