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#18,881
I’m 13 years old. It’s 1974. There was a concert put on by the local AM pop radio station WKBW. It was held in the parking lot of a movie theater. I had never seen a band live. I walk up to the stage seeing a live band for the first time and saw this:
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Talas and the song they were playing? white Punks On Dope. Followed soon thereafter by My Generation. I was blown away. He was amazing. Right from the start. And everyone knew we were watching something special. Except he was wearing headphones on stage the show I saw. Same boots. Same bass.
 
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Michael Favata said:
I agree btw what you hear is what matters… But that said not having compression as far as technique goes makes me be a more disciplined bass player. Hope that makes sense.
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Yup- “Tread lightly, and carry a Big Stick” :woot:
Makes you a better player. But onboard limiter or compression is a great tool! :bassist:

LoveJackBruce said:
I play acoustic guitar through my Studio 40 and love it!
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Nice!- I really like the way my Squier VM Jazzmaster sounds through it!
 
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#18,883
Michael Favata said:
I’m 13 years old. It’s 1974. There was a concert put on by the local AM pop radio station WKBW. It was held in the parking lot of a movie theater. I had never seen a band live. I walk up to the stage seeing a live band for the first time and saw this:
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Talas and the song they were playing? white Punks On Dope. Followed soon thereafter by My Generation. I was blown away. He was amazing. Right from the start. And everyone knew we were watching something special. Except he was wearing headphones on stage the show I saw. Same boots. Same bass.
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Man, those were the days. If you were cool, you listened to "KB" and Danny Neaverth was the best.
 
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Michael Favata said:
You guys are just yanking my chain right?
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Michael, they can be quite silly when they want to be, but it's always served up with a touch of love. At least that's what they tell me...

BTW, good evening, folks, before I'm off to bed for one more day before the famous three-day "labor" weekend. Don't worry, I have plenty to labor about, but the brown truck dropped off a 'lil present to ease my educator's pain and suffering. The second time I've owned it because I didn't like the sounds it offered me. Maybe I'll appreciate it more a second time 'round and for $54 I couldn't say no. Need my VOX hit every now and then. I look forward to chatting this weekend. Bye 'til then.

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And no, it's not the lampshade...
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Michael, they can be quite silly when they want to be, but it's always served up with a touch of love. At least that's what they tell me...

BTW, good evening, folks, before I'm off to bed for one more day before the famous three-day "labor" weekend. Don't worry, I have plenty to labor about, but the brown truck dropped off a 'lil present to ease my educator's pain and suffering. The second time I've owned it because I didn't like the sounds it offered me. Maybe I'll appreciate it more a second time 'round and for $54 I couldn't say no. Need my VOX hit every now and then. I look forward to chatting this weekend. Bye 'til then.

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And no, it's not the lampshade...
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I am very curious about that pedal. Looking forward to your impressions! Please share when possible.
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Michael, they can be quite silly when they want to be, but it's always served up with a touch of love. At least that's what they tell me...

BTW, good evening, folks, before I'm off to bed for one more day before the famous three-day "labor" weekend. Don't worry, I have plenty to labor about, but the brown truck dropped off a 'lil present to ease my educator's pain and suffering. The second time I've owned it because I didn't like the sounds it offered me. Maybe I'll appreciate it more a second time 'round and for $54 I couldn't say no. Need my VOX hit every now and then. I look forward to chatting this weekend. Bye 'til then.

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And no, it's not the lampshade...
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The salve?
 
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Gig Friday night, 6-9 @ Harry and the Natives(local restaurant/bar). ________* bass>R200c. Might use EHX Micro POG. One of our guitarists is up north(?)so it'll be guitar, drums, me, and a sax man. Kinda wish I hadn't committed to it-other plans. Oh, well, sumpin' to do on a Friday night.

*Prolly TBird, maybe EB-0.
 
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iagtrplyr said:
Michael, they can be quite silly when they want to be, but it's always served up with a touch of love. At least that's what they tell me...

BTW, good evening, folks, before I'm off to bed for one more day before the famous three-day "labor" weekend. Don't worry, I have plenty to labor about, but the brown truck dropped off a 'lil present to ease my educator's pain and suffering. The second time I've owned it because I didn't like the sounds it offered me. Maybe I'll appreciate it more a second time 'round and for $54 I couldn't say no. Need my VOX hit every now and then. I look forward to chatting this weekend. Bye 'til then.

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Only the MOST committed of bassist have a framed pic of an SVT Stack on their wall! I hope you ears survived that monster!
 
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GonePlaid said:
Gig Friday night, 6-9 @ Harry and the Natives(local restaurant/bar). ________* bass>R200c. Might use EHX Micro POG. One of our guitarists is up north(?)so it'll be guitar, drums, me, and a sax man. Kinda wish I hadn't committed to it-other plans. Oh, well, sumpin' to do on a Friday night.

*Prolly TBird, maybe EB-0.
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An octaver like the EHX is the one effect I find I have a place for. The MXR Vintage Bass Octave is what I settled on. Sometimes I entertain pulling from the board for an Ampeg Opto Comp run at its lowest settings. Not a priority.
 
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