Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[Al Kraft]

That explains why the Soviets had to steal the NASA space shuttle designs!

Once proven in development, the Soviets bought the same pen that NASA was using. There are issues in space with mechanical pencils not to mention that the $129 each price was nuts.

Fact or Fiction?: NASA Spent Millions to Develop a Pen that Would Write in Space, whereas the Soviet Cosmonauts Used a Pencil

Actually I was in a counterintelligence briefing back in the 70's or 80's where I saw a list that had been created by the Soviet Union of technologies they wanted to have. Beside each entry was monetary value and time-frame. It was to be used as a guide for their intelligence folks to know how much they should spend on bribery, espionage, etc. to get a technology. The monetary amounts and timing were based on what it cost the Soviets projected it would cost them to accomplish the technology development themselves.

It seemed like a brilliant idea to me. I mean why spend a ton of cash and lots of years developing something that you can "steal" from someone else for perhaps half the cost and have right away?

In a similar briefing I recall hearing that the Soviets collected every magazine and academic paper published each week/month (especially those with technical content), shipped them home, and then created a composite story from them to gain insight into what the US was doing. I was led to believe that in many cases it provided a clearer and more accurate picture than one could get reading classified reports. Our own freedom of the press and open access to information was actually eroding the value of our R&D investments.

 

[the slug]

Yeah the C4 is an amazing cab. This is what I say to anybody who looks as if they may listen

just finished setting this rig up at church, and crikey does that kick some serious butt. was using a GB shuttle 9 with 2X10. guess that's my playing out rig now.

 

[GonePlaid]

Actually I was in a counterintelligence briefing back in the 70's or 80's where I saw a list that had been created by the Soviet Union of technologies they wanted to have. Beside each entry was monetary value and time-frame. It was to be used as a guide for their intelligence folks to know how much they should spend on bribery, espionage, etc. to get a technology. The monetary amounts and timing were based on what it cost the Soviets projected it would cost them to accomplish the technology development themselves.

It seemed like a brilliant idea to me. I mean why spend a ton of cash and lots of years developing something that you can "steal" from someone else for perhaps half the cost and have right away?

In a similar briefing I recall hearing that the Soviets collected every magazine and academic paper published each week/month (especially those with technical content), shipped them home, and then created a composite story from them to gain insight into what the US was doing. I was led to believe that in many cases it provided a clearer and more accurate picture than one could get reading classified reports. Our own freedom of the press and open access to information was actually eroding the value of our R&D investments.

I remember reading a story that the most prolific inventor in Russia was a certain "Comrade Reguspatoff"

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Rehearsal went well last night. I was relegated to the band that does more traditional country with a female vocalist. The music was simple, the musicianship excellent and the songs were heartfelt good ole' country. The lady sang them well and played a Telecaster guitar very well. Nice combination.

I brought along my Gallien Krueger MB108 -- 25 watts and 1x8" speaker. Man that little guy can get loud when needed! I am finally learning the lesson that @Stumbo 's been preaching for a long time. To get better performance, I cut the bass back and boosted the mids. When the volume was increased the small speaker didn't fart out because I actually had the bass control on 11 o'clock. But there was plenty of bass. Now I'm going to look for an inexpensive passive HPF to throw in my bass gig bag so I'll be able to use it for gigs. I was amazed how just a small tone tweak made all the difference in the performance of my little combo.

Tonight we rehearse with a drummer (last night was "acoustic") so I might bring my GK MB200 and one of my Eden EX110's. It's so much fun to rehearse again and I'm a little excited about tomorrow night. Been a while since I've played in front of a large crowd.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Actually I was in a counterintelligence briefing back in the 70's or 80's where I saw a list that had been created by the Soviet Union of technologies they wanted to have. Beside each entry was monetary value and time-frame. It was to be used as a guide for their intelligence folks to know how much they should spend on bribery, espionage, etc. to get a technology. The monetary amounts and timing were based on what it cost the Soviets projected it would cost them to accomplish the technology development themselves.

It seemed like a brilliant idea to me. I mean why spend a ton of cash and lots of years developing something that you can "steal" from someone else for perhaps half the cost and have right away?

In a similar briefing I recall hearing that the Soviets collected every magazine and academic paper published each week/month (especially those with technical content), shipped them home, and then created a composite story from them to gain insight into what the US was doing. I was led to believe that in many cases it provided a clearer and more accurate picture than one could get reading classified reports. Our own freedom of the press and open access to information was actually eroding the value of our R&D investments.

Then again, the really good stuff doesn’t get published. There’s tight control over access. I’ve been at conferences where questions are being asked after a presentation. It’s common to hear, “we aren’t allowed to talk about it”.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Now I'm going to look for an inexpensive passive HPF to throw in my bass gig bag so I'll be able to use it for gigs.

Inexpensive can be noisy.

 

[GwenOnBass]

i owned 2 both ball point. did not like them but almost bought a rollerball the other day. any better suggestions than montblanc?

A question like this at the fountain pen boards is like asking for "best bass" here at TB.

The Lamy Safari is an all-round performer with everything but the bling. I have four ... Priced in "Reasonable Land" (for fountain pens); uses easily swapped, low-cost and high quality nibs; holds loads of ink; is a classic design; and is also reasonably indestructible. This is mine in a limited edition pink (the pink tassie is the limited edition part). Also have Safaris in white, red, and yellow. A marginally upscale version of the Safari is also available in aluminum.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

It’s common to hear, “we aren’t allowed to talk about it”.

 

[Stumbo]

Now I'm going to look for an inexpensive passive HPF to throw in my bass gig bag so I'll be able to use it for gigs.

Passive? Like a cross-over? Or battery powered?

 

[Al Kraft]

Then again, the really good stuff doesn’t get published. There’s tight control over access. I’ve been at conferences where questions are being asked after a presentation. It’s common to hear, “we aren’t allowed to talk about it”.

That's one the most frequent answers I give when I'm in meetings and the technical discussion starts to get deep. Although it's amazing how much you can piece together with small unclassified snippets on a particular topic from multiple sources. While you may not learn the exact RADAR Cross Section of a particular system or the intricate details of its mission system attributes, more can be leaned than most folks would imagine from assembling information from various articles, pictures, and real world operational footage.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Access to good information is no guarantee it will be understood. Pearls, swine.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Passive? Like a cross-over? Or battery powered?

I know I know @Stumbo but I just wanna get my feet wet first. Then I'll dive into a nice one. But I do like the idea of no battery....

HAND WIRED CUSTOM SUPER SMALL UNIT FOR GUITAR OR BASS (PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED THE BASS GUITAR VERSION)
A NO POWER NEEDED TRUE BYPASS PEDAL THAT WILL ALLOW YOU CUT BASS FREQUENCY. GREAT WAY TO CLEAN UP A MUDDY PICKUP OR GET A SUDO SINGLE COIL TONE FROM A HUMBUCKER.

This pedal is super small and light. You could use a patch cable and put it right next to your amp controls or even double stick it right next to your guitar controls.

Let me know If you would like this in a metal enclosure with a true bypass footswitch for an extra $15

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Ummm, did anyone notice that it's called the Small Fri but someone left out the "r"?

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Passive? Like a cross-over? Or battery powered?

Although I understand your avatar reflects your quest to educate all bass players, I kinda liked your 'fro in your old pic...

 

[GwenOnBass]

Ummm, did anyone notice that it's called the Small Fri but someone left out the "r"?

Eye for detail

 

[Stumbo]

I know I know @Stumbo but I just wanna get my feet wet first. Then I'll dive into a nice one. But I do like the idea of no battery....

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HAND WIRED CUSTOM SUPER SMALL UNIT FOR GUITAR OR BASS (PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED THE BASS GUITAR VERSION)
A NO POWER NEEDED TRUE BYPASS PEDAL THAT WILL ALLOW YOU CUT BASS FREQUENCY. GREAT WAY TO CLEAN UP A MUDDY PICKUP OR GET A SUDO SINGLE COIL TONE FROM A HUMBUCKER.

This pedal is super small and light. You could use a patch cable and put it right next to your amp controls or even double stick it right next to your guitar controls.

Let me know If you would like this in a metal enclosure with a true bypass footswitch for an extra $15

Hi AL,
I watched the eBay listing demo video. Based on the video and comparing it to my HPF, from what I hear, it won't do as much as you'll want/need it to. I mean it does cut some bass but, seems to me, way not like an HPF slope.

I suggest putting the $25 towards an adjustable Broughton always-on HPF or the fDeck v.3(battery and wall powered). Total, around $100, including the separately purchased power supply. Buy once, cry once.

Gob Instruments Small Fi High Pass Filter Bass cut Effect For BASS! - YouTube

 

[SoulReflection]

Hi AL,
I watched the eBay listing demo video. Based on the video and comparing it to my HPF, from what I hear, it won't do as much as you'll want/need it to. I mean it does cut some bass but, seems to me, way not like an HPF slope.

I suggest putting the $25 towards an adjustable Broughton always-on HPF or the fDeck v.3(battery and wall powered). Total, around $100, including the separately purchased power supply. Buy once, cry once.

Gob Instruments Small Fi High Pass Filter Bass cut Effect For BASS! - YouTube

Like always, @Stumbo, I agree with your recommendation...hope Al does as well...

 

[GwenOnBass]

Hi AL,
I watched the eBay listing demo video. Based on the video and comparing it to my HPF, from what I hear, it won't do as much as you'll want/need it to. I mean it does cut some bass but, seems to me, way not like an HPF slope.

I suggest putting the $25 towards an adjustable Broughton always-on HPF or the fDeck v.3(battery and wall powered). Total, around $100, including the separately purchased power supply. Buy once, cry once.

Gob Instruments Small Fi High Pass Filter Bass cut Effect For BASS! - YouTube

While I understand it's best to adjust a HPF by ear according to the room (?), that laser beam brain wants to see numbers on the dial. Otherwise the Always On looks like a win as I envision a Morrighan-grade pedalboard.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Hi AL,
I watched the eBay listing demo video. Based on the video and comparing it to my HPF, from what I hear, it won't do as much as you'll want/need it to. I mean it does cut some bass but, seems to me, way not like an HPF slope.

I suggest putting the $25 towards an adjustable Broughton always-on HPF or the fDeck v.3(battery and wall powered). Total, around $100, including the separately purchased power supply. Buy once, cry once.

Gob Instruments Small Fi High Pass Filter Bass cut Effect For BASS! - YouTube

My inner voice was saying -- "don't do it!" but I was trying to cheap out." I will comply sir...!

Like always, @Stumbo, I agree with your recommendation...hope Al does as well...

@Stumbo 's advice is appreciated. So odd this week being 4th of July--mid week holiday-- twice I've almost called Roll Call!

 

[spiritbass]

Rehearsal went well last night. I was relegated to the band that does more traditional country with a female vocalist. The music was simple, the musicianship excellent and the songs were heartfelt good ole' country. The lady sang them well and played a Telecaster guitar very well. Nice combination.

I brought along my Gallien Krueger MB108 -- 25 watts and 1x8" speaker. Man that little guy can get loud when needed! I am finally learning the lesson that @Stumbo 's been preaching for a long time. To get better performance, I cut the bass back and boosted the mids. When the volume was increased the small speaker didn't fart out because I actually had the bass control on 11 o'clock. But there was plenty of bass. Now I'm going to look for an inexpensive passive HPF to throw in my bass gig bag so I'll be able to use it for gigs. I was amazed how just a small tone tweak made all the difference in the performance of my little combo.

Tonight we rehearse with a drummer (last night was "acoustic") so I might bring my GK MB200 and one of my Eden EX110's. It's so much fun to rehearse again and I'm a little excited about tomorrow night. Been a while since I've played in front of a large crowd.

+1 on the Fdeck HPF. For years, the only box between my bass and amp has been an Fdeck V.3. Highly recommended.