Recent content by Paul_Bruno

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    Pot Dust Issue - Ashdown EVO II 500

    Hahaha like it. Did not have that in mind when I wrote the thread, but now you mention it. May also help improve my timing too if I steer clear of the 'doobies' Thanks Will for your advice.
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    Best combo amp?

    Ashdown ABM 500 EVO III. A real workhorse for gigging, I love it. Nice warm tone, 7 band graphic equaliser, compressor, tube drive and most importantly, loads of power. Add an additional ashdown abm 210h compact speaker cab. to it to get the full 575watts output, so you can use it in medium...
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    Pot Dust Issue - Ashdown EVO II 500

    Hi, I have an Ashdown EVO II 500 combo amp which has recently started to make a slight crackle when turning the input or output knobs. I think I have some dust in the pots (having read similar complaints on the Internet), but do not have a clue how to start cleaning them. I'm not familiar with...
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    Bass Octave

    Hi All, I have recently purchased a BOSS OC-3 super octive pedal. I'm still getting to grips with this pedal and the various settings you can apply. Does anyone have any suggestions/recomendations on various settings. I play fretless and trying to get a tone out line Pino Palladino's...
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    Bass Octave

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    Bass Octave

    Hi, Any suggestion on different settion on a BOSS super octave OC3 pedal. I play fretless and trying to get a sound similar to Pino Palladino on 'Everytime you go away' I'm new to this effect so getting to grips with what it can do.. Ta
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    Fretless Frustration

    Thanks Guy's - some great tips. I switched to flats some time ago as was concerned with the damage to finger board. Also the bass is due a visit to a luthier. Payed someone some time ago to set it up for me when I got it from new, but have since changed the gauge I use and so some notes do not...
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    Fretless Frustration

    Hi, I would like some advice on how to accentuate the mwah sound out of my fretless bass to get that ghostly effect. I am trying to get a sound similar to Mike Karn (Japan-Quiet Times), Pino Palladino (Paul Youngs - every time you go away) and Jaco (three views to a secret). My Gear...