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#22,581
Ready for a New Years jam session with my party Bird...
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kat888 said:
Anyone here ever try 'jumpering' a 2 channel valve head? Jumpering gave good results with locally built AC30s (for guitar) back in the day but not sure I've ever seen anyone doing it with bass. I've seen a pup run into each channel in a pseudo-stereo configuration but that's not quite the same.
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I used to have a Marshall full stack with a 100W SuperBass amp on which I jumped the two channels - It's many years ago now, but remember it sounding fantastic, as one channel was kinda dark sounding (lots of bottom) and the other had quite a bit of treble bite - So by jumping them I had both bottom and bite... :)
 
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kat888 said:
That's channel changing - done plenty of that as well. By jumpering I mean (on an amp with 2 inputs per channel) a patch cable from the second input of channel 1 to the the first input of channel 2.

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That's exactly what I did on my Marshall SuperBass amp...
 
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Stevis said:
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I am not sure if I understood you here, with regards to your guitarist using wireless or instrument cable? If he uses cable, suggest that he buys something with one of these G & H silent tips. It allows you to plug in/unplug cable without the noise. Lava cables come with them (but theirs are crazy expensive).Invalid Link Removed

I have a couple of Lavas with these and they work pretty well.
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I use these on my homemade cables, whenever I use a cable:

silentPLUG - Neutrik

Otherwise, when I'm going wireless I have both wireless unit running into this Behringer BTR2000 Racktuner, which has two footpedals connected - One for changing inputs, the other for muting while switching instruments or tuning:

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Works great, and you can plug a lead into the front of it, if the wireless breaks down... :)
 
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Thanks for the info regards the amps folks . Id read a while back that the PF class D had some issues in the 350 and 500 models but it seems to be resolved now . Although Ive bought many things pre owned , I think in this instance it will be a new amp I go for so full warranty would be there for insurance . The combo Im using just now has been pretty decent and not let me down yet . But its around 60ibs with a 1x12 180 watts , its loud enough to compete with our drummer and two guitars and vocal easily . Its just that Id like a bit more headroom and lighter weight lol .
 
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hillerup said:
I use these on my homemade cables, whenever I use a cable:

silentPLUG - Neutrik

Otherwise, when I'm going wireless I have both wireless unit running into this Behringer BTR2000 Racktuner, which has two footpedals connected - One for changing inputs, the other for muting while switching instruments or tuning:

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Works great, and you can plug a lead into the front of it, if the wireless breaks down... :)
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I use the Neutric connectors on all my instrument leads now . The Van Damme leads are excellent value for money , although Ive now gone wireless after a generous after Christmas gift from our rythm guitarist . It means I can now wander around and annoy the lead player
 
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Are epi bolt ons eligible here? I joined a soad tribute, lost the love for my odd man out bass, sr500, and jumped at the opportunity to trade it for a Gothic and $100 including a bag and strap. It was a wrestle to set it up for drop C, but I was able to do it by adding a lot of neck relief, and tilting the bridge back to put tension on the saddles. I also had to crimp the ends of the .115 string to get it to fit in the bridge.

It has the look I need, and the sound is not bad either, though I may upgrade the pickups eventually. If the band starts getting the higher pay gigs, I might get a "real one". I am pretty happy with this one though, the black satin finish on the back of the neck is really nice.

I would be curious to date it. It is Korean made and the serial number starts with letter I . it does not feel nearly as cheap as I expected either.
 
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ubernator said:
Are epi bolt ons eligible here? I joined a soad tribute, lost the love for my odd man out bass, sr500, and jumped at the opportunity to trade it for a Gothic and $100 including a bag and strap. It was a wrestle to set it up for drop C, but I was able to do it by adding a lot of neck relief, and tilting the bridge back to put tension on the saddles. I also had to crimp the ends of the .115 string to get it to fit in the bridge.

It has the look I need, and the sound is not bad either, though I may upgrade the pickups eventually. If the band starts getting the higher pay gigs, I might get a "real one". I am pretty happy with this one though, the black satin finish on the back of the neck is really nice.

I would be curious to date it. It is Korean made and the serial number starts with letter I . it does not feel nearly as cheap as I expected either.
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Epiphone bolt-on Thunderbirds are very much eligible for a club membership here - As long as you post a picture of the bass and ask for a membership, our highness will be issueing you a membership number when you have passed the initiation test (running stark naked through your city, screaming out loud "I love Thunderbirds", while wearing a big butt bow (and nothing else) - Video documentation mandatory.... ;)

In regards to your serial number - Try running it through one of these pages:

http://www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx

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In case I don't get back on TB today. Wishing all you TBird brothers and sisters a very Happy New Year! May [Pelham Blue] the [Pelham Blue] new [Pelham Blue] year [Pelham Blue] bring [Pelham Blue] you [Pelham Blue] that [Pelham Blue] new [Pelham Blue] TBird [PELHAM BLUE!!!!] you've been GAS'ing for! :) If you have a gig tonight, have a great gig, if you're just partying or chilling, enjoy, above all else, have a SAFE one!
 
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marko57 said:
In case I don't get back on TB today. Wishing all you TBird brothers and sisters a very Happy New Year! May [Pelham Blue] the [Pelham Blue] new [Pelham Blue] year [Pelham Blue] bring [Pelham Blue] you [Pelham Blue] that [Pelham Blue] new [Pelham Blue] TBird [PELHAM BLUE!!!!] you've been GAS'ing for! :) If you have a gig tonight, have a great gig, if you're just partying or chilling, enjoy, above all else, have a SAFE one!
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You too, I'll be home all night on sentry duty looking after my mum but I'll be enjoying myself watching Jools Hollands Hootananny which has Seasick Steve on again this year :hyper:
 
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ubernator said:
Are epi bolt ons eligible here? I joined a soad tribute, lost the love for my odd man out bass, sr500, and jumped at the opportunity to trade it for a Gothic and $100 including a bag and strap. It was a wrestle to set it up for drop C, but I was able to do it by adding a lot of neck relief, and tilting the bridge back to put tension on the saddles. I also had to crimp the ends of the .115 string to get it to fit in the bridge.

It has the look I need, and the sound is not bad either, though I may upgrade the pickups eventually. If the band starts getting the higher pay gigs, I might get a "real one". I am pretty happy with this one though, the black satin finish on the back of the neck is really nice.

I would be curious to date it. It is Korean made and the serial number starts with letter I . it does not feel nearly as cheap as I expected either.
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ubernator said:
Are epi bolt ons eligible here? I joined a soad tribute, lost the love for my odd man out bass, sr500, and jumped at the opportunity to trade it for a Gothic and $100 including a bag and strap. It was a wrestle to set it up for drop C, but I was able to do it by adding a lot of neck relief, and tilting the bridge back to put tension on the saddles. I also had to crimp the ends of the .115 string to get it to fit in the bridge.

It has the look I need, and the sound is not bad either, though I may upgrade the pickups eventually. If the band starts getting the higher pay gigs, I might get a "real one". I am pretty happy with this one though, the black satin finish on the back of the neck is really nice.

I would be curious to date it. It is Korean made and the serial number starts with letter I . it does not feel nearly as cheap as I expected either.
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If you do a google search for dating your Epiphone bass or guitar , you will see theres around three different places that will tell you all the info you need . Just type in the SN into the search bar on the site and it will tell you year of manufacture and which factory it came from . My Epi is a bolt on so all good . And welcome aboard
 
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