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The Hossenfeffer Bass Build
- Thread starter Gilmourisgod
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- Apr 18, 2008
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So.... About sound clips... The only thing I currently own that resembles a recording device is my iPhone with Garageband on it (which i've never used). Yeah, I know, I'm a little out of the loop! I figure there must be some freeware or low cost apps that would suffice for recording a couple short clips. Suggestions? I do have an interface gadget called "Guitar Jack", which was designed to plug into third generation iPhones, including some basic effects. It's obsolete, of course, but they did have an app that allowed for some basic recording. Years ago i bought a Tascam Bass Trainer, the old CD model, which worked OK as a headphone amp. The CD player was crap, but it did allow you adjust the speed of songs without changing the pitch, or you could adjust pitch of a song to match your bass. I may drag that out again to avoid driving everyone crazy listening to me butcher Siberian Khatru again. I won't embarass myself posting anything until I get some chops back in shape. I've found myself more intersted in building than playing lately, but now I have no excuse.
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- Apr 18, 2008
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- I'm highly opinionated and extremely self-assured
My preference is plugging straight into a laptop, as that avoids any coloration introduced by an amp, or room (if mic’ed). But not everyone has one, and not everyone has an interface for one. Worst case, dial in a “neutral” tone on your amp (did you get one yet? 
) and use the built-in iPhone mic...
) and use the built-in iPhone mic...
My 'normal' rig is to plug the output of my pedal board into an old Tascam 4-track recorder. The line out feeds the line-in of my computer's sound card. Not saying it's a great setup but it does give me amplified sound that I can play with/record, etc.
Still no amp bought, no great hurry though, borrowed my son’s Rumble 30 while he’s away on Sea Term with Mass Maritime, heh! When I buy an amp it will be a class D mini with a good line out. I don’t gig out anymore, no need for a powerful rig.
Edit: Dragged out the old Tascam Bass Trainer for yucks, it actually does have a line out.... hmmmm
Edit: Dragged out the old Tascam Bass Trainer for yucks, it actually does have a line out.... hmmmm
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What a gorgeous piece of work! Personally not a bic fan of the ric shape, but your determination and attention to detail is off the charts! Respect!
It's been a long time coming but it was so worth it. That looks amazing.
Rôckhewer
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- Feb 28, 2015
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Wow!.
Absolutely out of the park phenomenal!!!
And I am incredibly honored to have gotten special thanks credits on the completion post!...
Too cool!
Freekmagnet
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Michael Schreiber
Commercial User
Awesome - congrats from me, as well!
When I saw the photo, I didn't expect it was self-made. Respect!
When I saw the photo, I didn't expect it was self-made. Respect!
