We went to our daughter & her boyfriend to celebrate both their birthdays. Good food, good laughter. Played Mario Kart for the first time in my life. (I'm 53.) Absolutely sucked at it.
Good times.
Good times.
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Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out
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I asked. Nintendo Switch.
Nice, I've never tried the newer versions.
Finally getting some time to build my pedalboard. Tried a few new things to test the limits of what's possible. Really a proof of concept build. I like the 1/2" round over, but I'll need to use 3/4" wood for the whole thing next time. I also think I might switch to gluing and or using 90° brackets to secure the corners. I've also though about using a template and routing a recess to just set the metal sheet in, instead of having to hammer bend the edges. I like it overall though.
Finally getting some time to build my pedalboard. Tried a few new things to test the limits of what's possible. Really a proof of concept build. I like the 1/2" round over, but I'll need to use 3/4" wood for the whole thing next time. I also think I might switch to gluing and or using 90° brackets to secure the corners. I've also though about using a template and routing a recess to just set the metal sheet in, instead of having to hammer bend the edges. I like it overall though.
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Same! I played n64 sooo much when studying. Until a couple of years ago, when my N64 died in the middle of a heated battle
In other news, so happy to be able to play with others again. Project is working hard towards an EP. I'm seriously considering downsizing my covid board now that I actually have to haul it around
Also, turns out in a band setting I'm not that big of a muff fan. The B:assmaster is where it's at!
Same! I played n64 sooo much when studying. Until a couple of years ago, when my N64 died in the middle of a heated battle
In other news, so happy to be able to play with others again. Project is working hard towards an EP. I'm seriously considering downsizing my covid board now that I actually have to haul it around
try turning the tone all the way down and fuzz all the way down (or just barely on) on the muff. it will sound more like a thick, warm, fuzzy overdrive that sits in the low mids. not everyone's cup of tea but i like it in a band mix.
something like this nonsense.
Muffs are tough in a band mix. I've found the best success with a Pharaoh Supreme and Swollen Pickle, but both have required countless hours of tweaking to get the tones I like. Mind you, they're not extreme fuzz tones by any stretch, but they work for a fuzzy OD sort of tone, with plenty of lows and enough articulation to not get lost on higher notes either. I'm digging it at least, though it HAS been a while since I've played with others...Same! I played n64 sooo much when studying. Until a couple of years ago, when my N64 died in the middle of a heated battle
In other news, so happy to be able to play with others again. Project is working hard towards an EP. I'm seriously considering downsizing my covid board now that I actually have to haul it around
+1 to what @kleinenenten and @bassboysam said. Love muffs, but it takes a little to get it to sit in the mix right.
I remember someone asking to doc how I did the re-cab for my Peavey and figured this would be something of interest too.
Almost finished my board concept. Going to need to pull it back apart to drill out the cable holes. Thinking of doing 1" holes or something like a NASCAR oval with grommets to protect the cables. I dig it though. Ran into some difficulty with the handles. Have some alternative ideas, next time I'm definitely using my drill press. Was way too rushed.
Using a straight edge, I laid down the perforated sheet metal on the wood frame and marked where I'd bend the metal at.
Then snipped out the corners.
Laid down a heavy steel piece that happened to have straightish edge and clamped down. Hammered each side. Takes a little time, and can shift a bit. Just readjust as needed. Any metal piece that has a sharp corner and won't deform too much works.
Check fit and use screws to attach. Finishing of the wood recommended beforehand.
Mark out where the handle goes.
Drill all the way through with a bit that matches machine screw for handle.
Use larger bit to countersink deep enough for machine screws to reach handle.
Here's how I check depth.
Assembled and sanded. Dunlop Wah feet, some drawer pulls, some 3/4" wood, and 16 guage perforated steel.
I remember someone asking to doc how I did the re-cab for my Peavey and figured this would be something of interest too.
Almost finished my board concept. Going to need to pull it back apart to drill out the cable holes. Thinking of doing 1" holes or something like a NASCAR oval with grommets to protect the cables. I dig it though. Ran into some difficulty with the handles. Have some alternative ideas, next time I'm definitely using my drill press. Was way too rushed.
Using a straight edge, I laid down the perforated sheet metal on the wood frame and marked where I'd bend the metal at.
Then snipped out the corners.
Laid down a heavy steel piece that happened to have straightish edge and clamped down. Hammered each side. Takes a little time, and can shift a bit. Just readjust as needed. Any metal piece that has a sharp corner and won't deform too much works.
Check fit and use screws to attach. Finishing of the wood recommended beforehand.
Mark out where the handle goes.
Drill all the way through with a bit that matches machine screw for handle.
Use larger bit to countersink deep enough for machine screws to reach handle.
Here's how I check depth.
Assembled and sanded. Dunlop Wah feet, some drawer pulls, some 3/4" wood, and 16 guage perforated steel.
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I have a V4 that is probably the best sounding bass amp I’ve ever had. I prefer it over the SVT cl even. A few weeks ago we started to record and I was going into the VTbass DI out to the computer and to my amp. The second I turned my amp on it blew a fuse. I replaced the fuse and it’s been fine. Just wondering if I shouldn’t use that DI?
Not sure how that could happen unless you used the wrong output of the DI to the amp. Assuming you're mixing a mic on a cab and the DI signal for recording? Ditch the DI if possible.
Your woodwork looks fantastic. What'd you use to get the rounded edges? A router saw?
But this post reminds me... My fender 4x10 cab uses the same sort of perforated metal for the grill. When I record with the cab I get this high frequency buzz and I'm almost sure it's because of this metal either vibrating against the cab or the attached logo plate. Does anyone else have a cab with a similar grill? If so have you experienced something similar? I know it's not my mic because I've used cabs with tweed whilst recording with the same mic and haven't had this problem. I'm sure some felt washers in key places can do the trick but I've yet to find time to isolate the problem.
Yeh, good idea. What sucks is that it's at my friend's place where we jam, which is good for me not having to move it of course, but real inconvenient for maintenance
Thanks, real shoddy at best, but I was rushing. I think the real trick to woodworking (that I have much to learn about anyway) is covering up mistakes.
Yeah I think it was a 1/2" round over router bit with a bearing. Routers can be super easy to use, but are real dangerous and can jack up stuff real quick.
I have a cab with that stuff too. Same as what @cornfarmer said. The felt or rubber washer idea is good too.
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finally had time to listen to the podcast. Great stuff! Immediately added it to my bandcamp. Plus ordered a t shirtThese guys nerded out on our 2014 album for their podcast. They probably dissected it way more than we ever have
Monobrow - Big Sky, Black Horse
That said, I'm always looking for nice band shirts. Are there also other bands here with nice shirts?
Anyone else heard this from the Melvins' acoustic record? (yeah, even for a weird band, that's a weird set of words) I really like it more than I expected to, and am really surprised to see Hung Bunny on the track listing. So, I had to order a copy.
I finally got my Danelectro 3699 Fuzz after it was backordered for a couple of months. I've only tried it out on guitar in a limited way so far. It's got a ton of gain, but doesn't get to the level of being spitty/glitchy. With single coils, it's hard to find a spot in my room where it isn't so noisy it's distracting. The tone control doesn't do a lot, but it doesn't have any settings that are actually bad.
I finally got my Danelectro 3699 Fuzz after it was backordered for a couple of months. I've only tried it out on guitar in a limited way so far. It's got a ton of gain, but doesn't get to the level of being spitty/glitchy. With single coils, it's hard to find a spot in my room where it isn't so noisy it's distracting. The tone control doesn't do a lot, but it doesn't have any settings that are actually bad.
We are finally done. They'll be up for sale soon along with the digital version.
Standard jacket.
Silk Screen Jacket
Standard jacket.
Silk Screen Jacket
