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    Pickups for 3 pickup bass

    If you were building a three pickup bass, what would you use? I'm thinking bright dual coils for the ability to switch and things. I'm also considering chrome finish on them, maybe Thunderbird? Fire away!
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    Mild envelope filter to mimic fretless bass

    I think the title says it. All of the filters I've tried, and I've got a lot of them, deliver a sound most appropriate for 70s funk. That's not what I'm after. I want something I can dial down to just a hint. The mwah. The C4 and mxr synths come close, even the fretless module in the zoom, but I...
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    Cassette player with MP3 recorder?

    I hope this is in the right forum. I'm looking to convert some old cassettes to MP3 and was wondering about a recommendation? Thanks.
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    Diminishing octave effect the lower one plays

    I posted this in the C4 thread, but think it has broader application to other pedals. Has anyone developed a preset that will reduce a doubled octave the lower one plays? I have a need for a dual octave patch, one octave below plus two octaves below, played at the 12th fret. I was hoping to...
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    Funny thing about Source Audio

    I've had several SA pedals in the last few years. For some reason I sold them or sent them back. But I always end up rebuying them because I can't find anything else that does what they do as well as they do it. I might have been put off by their price being in direct contrast to my...
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    Power polarity test

    How do you test for the polarity of a power supply to be certain it's center negative?
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    Source Audio C4 help with Neuro name preset

    I am having an issue where the c4 preset name doesn't appear in the neuro app. Source Audio support is aware but no solution yet. I am connecting via usb. Any ideas?
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    Is there a mega thread for the Source Audio C4?

    Title says it. I'm getting into this synth and want to chat with others about settings.
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    Advice on replacing pedalboard with iPad

    TB's search yielded nothing of any import regarding this, so here I am. I'm embarking on a new, guaranteed to be frustrating, chapter in effects. I'd like to replace my pedalboard with an iPad. Please direct me to forums and such on TB that discuss hardware and software, particularly good...
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    Looking for envelope filter that does great down OWWW!

    I'm looking for a envelope follower that gives a great down envelope. Like the Chameleon synth bass sound. Thanks!
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    Balance control

    I'm wondering if an amp manufacturer would ever consider a balance control between the speaker outs of two parallel outputs? I think I've seen it on older amps that had onboard biamping, but never on parallel outputs. It would facilitate balancing the tone between two cabs that sound different...
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    C4 Bass Synth - I Need a Tutorial

    I'm a smart dude with pedals and such, but this pedal has me whipped. I've downloaded presets but can't seem to get the whole picture. So, I'm wondering if there's a tutorial video online somewhere. Thanks.
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    C4 bass patch for Billie Jean

    Anybody got one? I can't seem to find one on the Source Audio site and I'm too stoopid to figure it out meself
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    I'm in London. Where should I go?

    Title says it all. Cheers!
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    G&L. Wouldn't you love...

    ... to see Sweetwater buy G&L?
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    Looking for inexpensive lined fretless jazz neck

    I can't find one in the usual places, I'm wondering about suggestions? A Squier neck would be great, I'm not so into paying for a Mexican Fender neck as they're more than I want to spend.
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    NBM - G&L Sparkly Bass

    This happened about month or so ago. I'm laid up with a broken kneecap and in a wheelchair, so taking pics of new basses isnt easy. Anyway, on with the show... I ordered this G&L jazz bass from Fret Nation. I was originally thinking I would get my traditional black jazz bass. Then, I think the...
  18. bdplaid

    Becoming the whole band

    I have some ways to extend the sound of the bass to fill out the 3 piece band sound using effects, but I'm wondering what others do. Bigger and more massive tone is preferred. Not necessarily with tons of distrortion either.
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    What Ampeg cabs don't sound like the 410HLF?

    Title says it. Imo the 410hlf is a muddy mess, but I'm interested in Ampeg if it sounds clear. What say you m
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    Pickup foam: What do you use?

    I have used both Fender and others' official pickup foam, and also weatherstripping. I find the fender foam a little shallow but relatively durable. The weatherstripping I bought on Amazon is the right size, but not durable at all because it quickly compresses and doesn't maintain its height...
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    Silver flake G&L JB ?

    I have an opportunity to buy a G&L JB in silver flake. I love it, but as I've never had such a garish bass I'm wondering if I'll regret the purchase later. I'm curious what you guys think of flake basses, if I want to resell will it be an issue? Will it clash with the guitarist's ego...
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    Best fretwork out of the box?

    What bass do you think has the best fret work right at the start? Of course the boutique basses mostly do, but I'm wondering about more modest, production basses? I recently had a Schecter that was pretty darned good, but I also had a USA G&L and an expensive Stingray that required fret...
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    DiMarzio Area J or Model J or Relentless or other?

    I'm looking for Jazz pickups with a more prominent midrange, especially a neck pickup to somewhat mimic a P-bass. So Which ones?
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    In terms of accessories, what do you have that you can't live without?

    In terms of accessories, what do you have that you can't live without?
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    What happened to paulownia body availability?

    I've been looking around for a paulownia jazz bass body, and it seems all the sources have gone away. Any idea what's up?
  26. bdplaid

    Template for both jazz bass pickups

    I'm looking for a single template to rout both jazz bass pickups without moving or removing the template. 60s pickup spacing. Anyone know where I can find one?
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    Uncontrollable feedback on stage with a "drum alcove"

    We play a room with a stage that has a recess in it for the drums. The drummer uses a monitor in the recess. It seems we can't get 5K feedback under control when the drummer is in that alcove using a monitor. Monitors on the front of the stage seems fine. The feedback is coming between the main...
  28. bdplaid

    Fret Levelling - what am I doing wrong?

    I'm relatively new to fret levelling, only murdering my personal basses for a couple of years. I've got most of the preferred tools, But I have a problem: I can level and crown the frets fine, but there is still fret buzz, which seems to come from the higher frets. I suspect I'm not levelling...
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    How to carry mic stand with bass

    For over 40 years I have been annoyed with not being able to transport a mic stand effectively along with a bass case, and/or on a cart (they always fall off). I WISH there was a good quality carry bag with a long pocket for the mic stand, but alas, only cheap bags have this feature. I've tried...
  30. bdplaid

    .1 cap is cutting most of volume.

    Hi, Any comment on lost volume when using a.1mf cap?
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    Can bass cut be done on a 250k or 500k push pull?

    I'm playing around with a bass cut circuit, and it seems I could just just follow the g&l circuit, but no... If like to get it to work on a push pull tone knob, one for treble, the other for bass. I currently have 250k and 500k push pulls. What say you masters?
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    Bright Bass amp - please recommend!

    The title says it all - I'm looking for a bass head, lightweight, that has a bright natural tone. Hit me!
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    Which is worse - to be bad or boring?

    I have a friend who's been working on a tribute band for close to 2 years. They can't get work, so we let them open for us. It was their first public gig. They are all VERY seasoned pros. They know what it takes. They played impeccably, but were God-awful boring. Furthermore, They wouldn't leave...
  34. bdplaid

    Looking for new monitor

    I have a QSC K10 version 1. It's OK, but I'm looking for something with similar performance but smaller and lighter, and hopefully with feedback rejection DSP. I've tried the QSC CP8 and the Yamaha DBR10. The CP8 is too trebly; that 8" just doesn't push much more than mid-bass. The DBR10...
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    How do you get a HUGE bass sound?

    My bass sound is OK, but I'm looking to make it fuller for use in a three-piece hard rock band. I'm wondering how you go about it?
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    Need replacement straps for amp bags

    Somehow I've lost some shoulder straps for my amp bags. I wonder if anyone can suggest replacement? Thanks
  37. bdplaid

    Resolved "Likes" now require a verification?

    If that's the case, I'll be liking a LOT less.
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    looking for cheap but good sounding cab

    I use Mesa Subway, but have a need to leave a cab in a craphole of a rehearsal space. I'm looking at used 115 and 210 cabs. Weight doesn't matter but sound does. I'm wondering if you guys have any ideas? Thanks!
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    Need screws for hipshot detuner

    I have several detuners which sometimes are moved from bass to bass, and the small mounting screws on the back plate sometimes become stripped out. I am looking for a source for replacements. I believe they are #2 flat head wood screws. Can't find them anywhere. Thanks.