Recent content by iCombs

Just put a set on my 09 American Standard J. Gotta say... I'm not sure. I don't immediately hate them. They replaced a set of DR Black Beauties that I didn't mind...they certainly lasted quite a while for what amounts to my #2/#3 bass (my SR5 is almost always my first choice for studio...

Satan's-Post-Mexican-Cusine-Beerfest-Evening-Farts.

+1 The bigger point I suppose I was trying to make earlier is that the frequency plots for mics are just about meaningless in terms of making a judgment on the suitability of a mic for a given task...I know that's only tangentially connected to your post here...but it reminded me to say it...

Man oh man...as an engineer/producer/mixer..."options" is my least favorite word in the whole wide world. I don't mind putting up a few mics in tracking to see what's going to fit the song...but once I figure that out, I'll just record the winner. If you want to make a truly cohesive...

1) Don't ever be scared of a 57. EVERY microphone has a roll-off in the bottom. EVERY ONE OF THEM. If you put a 57 up and it sounds like your bass rig...then don't sweat it. Move on. Recording, at the end of the day, is making calculated choices and compromises. You COULD put a 57 on a...

I've changed strings as little as an hour before I go on stage...but when I was touring...a set would only last me 3-6 shows (high-energy band and I played pretty hard). Call me crazy...but I can deal with a touch of tuning wobble at the end of the song vs. a set of rubber bands/linguine...

1) I've embraced hate fully as a way of life and can convey that with the force of a thousand mule teams...whether it's death metal or a pop ballad. 2) I can play so loud that I don't need an amp or even a microphone. Just stand me next to the computer or tape deck. Won't even have to hit...

Play 3 or 4 shows a week for 6 months straight. You won't need to rehearse. I can guarantee it What's more...you won't WANT to. Hell...I was in a band that was doing 80-100 dates a year for about 3 years (which breaks down to like 2-3 a week if you average it out) and we'd go...

do the impedance math... (I[1]*I[2]/(I[1]*I[2]) In this case, it's an easy 2 ohms...but you can use that formula to check to see if you're with safe bounds if you happen to have cabinets with different impedance.

I should add...this is to be a permanent position...they're looking for a member. Music is hard rock verging on metal...but with big hooks. Think Killswitch Engage or All That Remains...but with a touch more pop sensibility and bigger hooks (and a bit less double-kick work).

Hey guys...anyone in town interested in picking up a touring gig? I just got back from a couple weeks in LA working on a record with a band, and the bass player they had lined up isn't going to work out. It's looking like I'm going to cover a few more dates with them between now and...

You do mean the Beatles, right?

Bump! Looked at shipping estimates...so long as you don't live in Anchorage, UPS will get it to you for less than $60...and that was from MPLS to like...Boston. Or somewhere like that. Anyone interested?

BUMP. Bringin' er back from the dead!

Bump.