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    What’s your favourite bass for overdriven tones?

    All of them. Not even joking. As long as I can cut the treble higher than 5k and sometimes lower, I think they all have certain cool vibes with...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 11:15 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Van Halen 1 - flats or rounds

    If he did, he switched to Roto rounds as soon as he could talk James How into making them and never looked back, although he did switch to Optima...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:27 PM in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Steve Albini explains why he hates Steely Dan

    Well they got a 20 year head start on ol’ Steve, but between Nirvana, The Pixies, and Helmet, that’s about 30 years worth of legendary stuff he...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:23 PM in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Steve Albini explains why he hates Steely Dan

    It’s not the electric piano…it’s what you do with it. I don’t know about you, but the closest thing to a jazz chord I’ve heard in the blues is a...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 7:29 PM in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    What exactly does a compressor do - and why do I need one?

    Tried to like it, just don’t.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM in forum: Effects [BG]
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    I miss my SVT rigs....

    Doesn’t have to be. I ran mine dead clean and it crushed.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 7, 2023 at 11:55 AM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    WAY UnderPower

    Good. Poop on him.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:39 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    WAY UnderPower

    Just bear in mind that power handling ratings are often grossly overstated, so use your ears and good common sense when playing super loud. Also,...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:38 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    What would be a good replacement for pre amp tube in an Ampeg SVT 7 Pro?

    Yes, you do get subtle differences with different tubes. Nothing to write home about, though. Just get a JJ and try it out…can’t hurt to at...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:31 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Living with just 3 basses

    You’re smart enough to write a post, you’re smart enough to pick your own basses.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:26 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    WAY UnderPower

    No he’s not. He’s having fun.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:20 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    JBL D140F (I found two NOS)

    Why mess with a good legend? ;)
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 6, 2023 at 10:32 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Janek Gwizdala: This is pretty interesting.

    From Fodera but not his wife.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 4, 2023 at 8:15 PM in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    All amps sounds the same?

    True. But while I never blame the rig if I sound bad, a lot of rigs don’t make it easy for me, what with Eq that doesn’t do what I want or cabs...
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 4, 2023 at 3:36 PM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Why the love (by some) for thin necks?

    Ok, well that’s you. That’s not everyone. The only valid reason you have is the last one. None of the other stuff is true, not in my experiences.
    Post by: JimmyM, Feb 4, 2023 at 1:18 PM in forum: Basses [BG]