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#212,221
dagrev said:
Not bad if fixed right. Slimy doesn't work.

I wouldn't mind matching the power tube breakup and compression found in one of my Ampeg heads, but it's way too loud to be usable. My Sanamp VT will allow blending in some distortion, but it just doesn't seem to fit well. But it's been a long time since I tried it and I should devote a little time to seeing if blending a little grit in is a plus for my needs. But, I only use it as my DI, and don't really use/want it coloring the tone of the head to the cab. First world problems!

On my old Peavey head I used to distort one channel and blend it with the other for a little texture for Red Barchetta. For SS it wasn't a bad sound.
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Well plenty of us use dirt pedals for varying amounts of... dirt. If you're using a tube amp and want more breakup than normal volumes will give you, you might be able to use a simple boost pedal so slam the amp harder. I don't have any personal experience with that, but I've read plenty about it. I use a Damnation Audio MBD2 for my dirt needs and it's wonderful. Very flexible. I've got it down to just adjusting one knob for going back and forth between a GK and the B-15. Sounds great on all. Really tightens up the signal as well.
 
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#212,222
I used to have a Cerwin -Vega cabinet that had an 18 and a 15 reflex. Played a party in Ben Lomond CA and we were set up in a tight space. Every time I plunked a string it rattled the drummers cymbals. He was screaming at me ( I couldn't hear him ) and I just smiled at him. Caught his hair on fire hehe. The perma smile was partially due to mushrooms. Great fun.
 
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PillO said:
The Daisley/Kerslake vesions were pulled in favour of the new recordings by the Harpy. Unless you had the CD you were listening to the new version.

I would suspect that Trujillo and Bordin did not know why they were asked to do the recording. Those undertaking petty vendettas rarely admit their motivation to those they work with.
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It's still going to be sketchy...
 
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FWIW, I'm certainly not 'trolling' or trying to start an argument here. My tastes in what I wanna put out-soundwise-are not the same as many others in TBird Universe. For one thing, if we were all the same, we'd all be playing a PBass(ugh!)through a f---ing* B-15 and there would be no TBirds.:eek::bawl:

*art
 
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GonePlaid said:
FWIW, I'm certainly not 'trolling' or trying to start an argument here. My tastes in what I wanna put out-soundwise-are not the same as many others in TBird Universe. For one thing, if we were all the same, we'd all be playing a PBass(ugh!)through a f---ing* B-15 and there would be no TBirds.:eek::bawl:

*art
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Yeah, that's why I said to each their own. Did someone take it as trolling or arguing that I missed?
 
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Hondapunk said:
I used to have a Cerwin -Vega cabinet that had an 18 and a 15 reflex. Played a party in Ben Lomond CA and we were set up in a tight space. Every time I plunked a string it rattled the drummers cymbals. He was screaming at me ( I couldn't hear him ) and I just smiled at him. Caught his hair on fire hehe. The perma smile was partially due to mushrooms. Great fun.
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imagine if you had had decent power in Ben Lomond…..would have ripped his head off lol…
 
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BklynKen said:
26582281[/URL], member: 189361"]That's a risk when using a dirt pedal designed for guitar. A lot will suck out the low end. The key for bass is having a blend knob, to blend in your clean signal. Or use one that's specifically designed for bass. But to each their own.
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I’ve learned that the hard way. The last thing you want live is for the bass to drop out when you’re trying to ramp up the energy in a song.
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Which brings up another point about dirt. What sounds really harsh on its own can sound amazing in a mix.
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Same with string/fret noise and clank:thumbsup:
 
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BklynKen said:
Yeah, that's why I said to each their own. Did someone take it as trolling or arguing that I missed?
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Not that I saw. I felt the need to clarify a bit since I seem to be one of the few 'Birders' who goes for the Jamerson sound(sorta). That, long b4 I had any idea whoinnahell Jamerson was.
When I started playing bass(EB-3, 67-73, TBird NR since then), session musicians were rarely if ever credited.
 
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Hondapunk said:
I used to have a Cerwin -Vega cabinet that had an 18 and a 15 reflex. Played a party in Ben Lomond CA and we were set up in a tight space. Every time I plunked a string it rattled the drummers cymbals. He was screaming at me ( I couldn't hear him ) and I just smiled at him. Caught his hair on fire hehe. The perma smile was partially due to mushrooms. Great fun.
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No BFD. Who actually listens to what drummers say anyway?:rolleyes:
 
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BklynKen said:
I do when they're giving me a ride home because they have a car.
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See? We're on opposite sides again. I used to give the drummer and his drums a ride when I had a full-size van.;) And still had room for these!
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#212,239
Engle said:
I think we have a few folks here in the Vancouver area. Just a heads up, I will be wielding my VP and MIJ 4003 at the Langley Speedway (Campbell Valley) tomorrow for a car show gig 10-2pm
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Dang! Shoulda told me sooner. I ain't got time to make 'plane reservations, get someone to feed the cat, get a passport, rent a car, set my GPS to metric, etc.;)
Have a blast.:bassist::thumbsup:
 
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