Recent content by McGroovin'

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    Gig last night with 10s

    Last night we played at a local venue. I have been playing solely through an Avatar 212 that I purchased about a year ago. I decided to play through the house Carvin 810 last night. The sound of the 10s was just awful compared to the 12s that I'm used to. Almost no depth to speak of, my...
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    Hartke 3500 preamp tube

    Thanks for all the replies
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    Hartke 3500 preamp tube

    I was thinking about changing the preamp tube in my Hartke 3500. I'm a complete newbie when it comes to types of preamp tubes. What will it change, and can anyone recommend some?
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    Vista users. Post your studio

    In a few years Microsoft may sort out some of the issues, but not soon. I think Microsoft dropped the ball on Vista.
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    is buying a new head different than a bass?

    Depends on how much they discount it.
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    Should I be embarassed of this solo?

    I like it.
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    What exactly IS a high end bass?

    I can see it coming.
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    Ever had a drummer you just locked with?

    I think I can lock with just about any drummer that doesn't try to play above their skill level and get off time. Oddly enough, a lot of them seem to do that.
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    Knuckle cracking

    It causes cancer.................of the sarcastic gland. You'll be fine, like he said air bubbles. Your knuckles should be thanking you if anything for it.
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    Pedalboard musts

    Overdrive Chorus Tuner maybe a volume pedal Bare bones essentials for a board IMO. Everything else is just gravy. Others have better insight than me though.
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    Truss rod acting up

    Thanks. I'm new anything concerning the truss rod. I've been playing this bass for about 4 years now (played for about 7 years in total), this is the first time it's given me problems.
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    Truss rod acting up

    About a week ago my bass started having some very bad string rattle. I took it to the shop that previously set it up (they set it up about a month ago, played fine). They said the truss rod could have slipped, as the neck was a little to straight. They adjusted the truss rod and it played...
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    Dang it

    I recently got my Conklin Groove Tools 4 set up. Intonation, truss rod, the whole deal. After a show, someone in my band put my bass in the truck sideways, at about a 45 degree angle, neck down. The next time I played it, the fret buzz was unbelievable, could barely hear over it. It's mainly...
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    active/passive inputs

    I'm using a Hartke 3500a head. It has active and passive inputs. The active would just lowers the decibels, right? Am I correct in assuming this?
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    Basses hum @ home only

    Aye, my house has those old 2 prong outlets. My basses hum away without a ground.