Recent content by zacwbass

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    Ska bassist new to the pedal game. Please HELP!

    I think a key thing to do whilst shopping for pedals is to really get into the language of effects and listen to guys using them in a range of contexts i.e Justin Meldal Johnsen, Jon Evans, Juan Alderete etc and see how they use pedals that are stylistically outside of there chosen fields to...
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    Best strings for fingerstyle on jazz bass

    In rounds I prefer DR Low Riders. Nice balanced tone on the Jazz with some real chime on the note if you give 'em a whack. In flats possibly D'Addario chromes, mind you I've yet to find a set of flats that get the most outta my Jazz
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    Rig Rebuild-Help picking cabs

    Hey guys So I'm currently running an Eden WT550 into an SWR 2x10 and 115 cabinet. I've noticed, however, that the mismatch in cab sizes is not helping my sound much, and the SWR tone is no longer what I'm looking for. So, suggestions for cabs would be helpful. A few things that I'm looking for...
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    Sansamp VT into effects return- A/B question

    Effects loop is 100% wet but not switchable.
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    Sansamp VT into effects return- A/B question

    Hey guys So I have an idea for a setup that I would like an opinion on. Currently I run an Eden WT550 with the Sansamp VT running into the front of the amp. Now I have experimented with using the VT straight into the effects return (essentially bypassing the tube and enhance controls) and...
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    Do you or Beck support OWS?

    http://smh.com.au/business/occupy-protestors-youre-probably-part-of-the-1-20111108-1n4rs.html Very intresting read regarding the supposed 1%
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    Your Signature Bass?

    My sig. Fender Jazz -Olympic white w/black pickguard -Maple board, quatersawn neck -70's pickup placement, stack knob volume/tone controls -Badass II bridge and Hipshot D Tuner. Oh, and strung up with Nickel DR Low Riders
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    um, i'm about to buy a compressor...

    I'd suggest an MI Audio compressor. Australian made, amazing transperant and effective compressor. Heaps of options too: input trim, built in noise gate, oh and the things built like a horrible mustard green tank. Never turn mine off :)
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    Your Aguilar SL112's: How do they serve you?

    Thanks man. Amazing to think that such a compact setup can keep up with something like a Beck gig. Have you found much diffrence in the mids between the DB and SL's for your liking? Being the fan of banging mids that you are, I guess either way they are cutting the mustard!
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    Your Aguilar SL112's: How do they serve you?

    Hi Justin I was recently watching some video footage of the Serge Gainsbourg tribute and was really digging the sound of your Aguilar Sl's. This leads me to ask, given your collection of Aguilar gear alone, in what situations do you find yourself reaching for a rig like the 2 SL's and the...
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    2x112 rig or 2x10 + 115

    Hey guys So currently I'm rolling an SWR Goliath Jr 2x10 + SWR Bertha 115 with my Eden WT550. I love the head, but lately the cabs haven't been rocking me in terms of tone, too modern and not as 'full' tonally as I need for the type of music I play (alt rock mainly). Having said that I'm...
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    Guitarists who are good bass players...

    Trent Reznor
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    Top 3 players whose TONE you admire most...

    Ben Kenney- Especially on his live stuff, just a phat sexy growl John Entwistle- Live a Leeds era with all those tops Richard Bona- I'm not much of a fan of all the 'Fodera Heroes' of the bass world, but man Bonas bass just sings, thumps and everything in-between. Honourable runners up...
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    Who is your "Mount Rushmore" of bass?

    Justin Meldal Johnsen- Amazing sounds and great accesable type of dude. John Entwistle- MIGHTY bass player who is, to me at least, the Jamerson of rock. Kaki King- Not a bassist I know but her percussive tricks and chord voicings have had more of an affect on the way I approach bass...
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    SWR 2x10 + 1x15 or Aguilar 1x12 + 1x12

    Cool. So to further pick your brains would you guys go with a single 2x12 cab or have 2 separate 1x12 cabs? Interested to see if there is any difference in terms of volume/low end response