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Mono’s favorite colors were selected for the body and headstock finish: neon, crossing guard yellow and orange, with the headstock matching the pickguard. Gold hardware is a well-suited addition to the palette, comprising an upgraded, HiMass™ Fender bridge, control plate, jackplate, strap pins, string trees and tuners. This is not a bass you play to fade unassumingly into the background. The bass looks joyful and embodies a sort of celebration of music and bassdom.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The dual-J, custom humbucking Fireball pickups were dialed in and fine-tuned in conjunction with MonoNeon, says Fender, and they sound exceptionally thick, low, and meaty. While Fender doesn’t provide the spec, I’d strongly assume the humbucking coil pairs are wired in series configuration, evidenced by the exceptionally high output and their highly mid and low-focused nature. They are mated to an 18v preamp, which provides a good amount of tonal flexibility, especially for adding a bit of snap and brightness to the amplified tone and perhaps cutting back a bit on the luxurious but profound lows and low-mids. A cool, sub-mini toggle switch is provided between the Mid and Bass controls and selects either active or passive mode; however its positioning can be problematic when adjusting either of those controls, especially the Bass – the lower of the stacked Treble/Bass pot. There doesn’t seem to be a passive tone control when in passive mode, with only master volume and balance functioning in that scenario. With all controls at detent, the active mode has noticeably more output than passive, meaning it’s not a unity-gain style preamp implementation.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The HiMass™ Fender bridge was a great upgrade choice and felt very solid, but I do wish that it provided for the quick release of strings, either via top-mounting through an open channel or alternatively through widened string thread-through ports on the bridge’s rear plate. There are similar bridges that do feature that option, which greatly reduces the time involved when restringing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Posted by Sean Fairchild | May 19, 2023 | Bassic Reviews, Gear </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">by Bass Gear Magazine</span></div><script async="" crossorigin="anonymous" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9301320139045606"></script>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-71197196274822984482023-10-28T07:13:00.003+02:002023-10-28T07:13:43.968+02:00Right Hand Endurance for Bass Players<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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right hand endurance. I’m playing in two metal bands, so some of our
songs are rather fast-paced (I play 95% of the time with a pick). When
rehearsing, everything seems just okay – no problems. But when playing
live, my right tends to get this irregular muscular tension, and after a
short bit of time I need to drop the pick and continue with
finger-style. </span></div>
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<span face=""Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica;">Do you know this problem or have you ever heard of other <b>
bass players</b> with this issue? Do I just have to practice more right hand
endurance? Can you show me some exercises, please?</span></div>
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The only thing I can think of that would cause tension during live
performance where there is none during rehearsal is… tension, so to
speak.</span></div>
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You are playing at a better relative volume to the band during
rehearsals than you are live. Or possibly you just aren’t hearing
yourself well enough live. I’ve come across this when practicing a
particularly difficult passage. I’m fine in the shed, but on stage, I
have a hard time pulling it off. With me, this is usually because I’m
playing harder live as I tend to be very conscious about my volume. But
when I’m practicing, I’m often at a volume that would be inconsiderate
to the music (so I can hear myself well). In short, I practice with my
volume cranked and then when I hit the stage, I wind up plucking harder
because I’m not hearing myself as well.</span></div>
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to force yourself to play lighter by turning your volume up either on
your amp or in your monitor wedge (or in-ears – which is likely the
better solution). No need to clutter up the stage volume. If you force
yourself to play with a lighter touch, you’ll be more relaxed and able
to play faster, for longer.</span><br />
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<span face=""Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica;">2. You are just plain tensing up on
stage for one reason or another. This might be due to a tendency to get
more “into it” in front of an audience and you’re moving much more and
using more strength to perform and/or plain old nerves. All I can
suggest here is that you breath deeply and try to relax.</span></div>
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from general relaxation, the only thing you can really do is to make
sure that you are practicing like you will be playing live. I generally
sit when I practice and stand when I gig, but if you’re having a
disconnect, it might be best to match the two experiences as best as you
can. Stand up, use and pedals that you use during the show, move like
you’re going to move (beware of the ceiling fan and other obstacles in
the room if you are hyper-animated), and just play like you’re really
playing the show. That includes keeping your volume at the same level
(relative to the music).</span></div>
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<span face=""Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica;">As far as finger exercises go, it sounds
like playing that music is enough of a workout. Just keep practicing
your music and be aware of your body. Watch out for pain and <b>do not try to play through it</b>.
Notice your body mechanics and make sure that your overall ergonomics
are on point. If your body is relaxed, your mind clear and your sound is
happening, you should be in the clear!</span></div>
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tapping tip courtesy of <b>Billy Sheehan</b>: Increasing the attack of the
right hand by adding the middle finger on top of the index finger
helps get the volume of a tapped note close to the level of a plucked
one by doubling the strength of the hand.</span></span> </span>
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off-season when most tours slow down or stop completely, touring
musicians are able to hang out socially and play music together. We
don’t often get to see each other at festivals and out-of-town gigs, so
this is our chance to put on in-town shows with players we normally
don’t play with. We get to cover songs from any genre or difficulty
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The classic song is a musician backbreaker and involves a lot of bass
tapping. If you read my columns regularly, you know there’s a clear
pattern of me admiring “song guys” who support the music with simple,
non-egocentric bass patterns—not necessarily bass lines that might land
them on the covers of magazines. This means that in my 30-year career,
tapping is not something I’ve focused on, at <i>all</i>. I love low notes and that’s why I decided to play bass in the first place. </span></span></div>
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guitar. While Sheehan was one of my absolute biggest influences growing
up, I focused on completely different aspects of his playing, like his
tone with sub lows and really crisp highs co-existing, even when
distorted. Most of all, I thought his attitude and the slight vibrato he
applied to his most fundamental, low-bass lines on verses were worthy
of awe. Still, all the bass magazines at the time featured
transcriptions of his tapping sections and solos. I enjoyed listening to
these things, but I wasn’t inspired to learn them. </span></span><br />
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think I’d be able to do it justice. I’ve spent decades working on my
fingerstyle technique, so how could using a technique I’ve <i>never</i>
practiced possibly sound good? The voice of reason, however, is also the
voice of fear, so the other side of me stepped in and accused the voice
of reason of being a coward. So, the long preparation began. I spent a
couple hours tapping a few days a week for a month.</span></span></div>
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This is, unfortunately, a bit of a trend with younger musicians pursuing YouTube fame.</span></span>
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computer to better hear the flurry of notes. The interesting thing was
discovering that a lot of the unison lines between Sheehan and Vai—or
at least what I thought were unison lines—had slight discrepancies in
them. At those insane speeds, sliding across several frets or performing
hammer-ons and pull-offs in unison is bound to sound less, well, <i>unison</i>.
Discovering that even these beasts have moments of humanity was my
first encouraging sign that learning the song might be doable.</span></span></div>
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who’d attempted to tame this beast of a song. There was something to
learn from each of their approaches, even if they made fairly serious
mistakes in exact note selection. What was interesting is that I found
quite a few players who pretty much nailed the tapping part—which I
considered to be a huge mountain to climb—but struggled with the actual <i>groove</i>
part of the song. Playing eighth-notes on the root of every chord was
apparently less enticing to them than learning the high-register tapping
parts. (This is, unfortunately, a bit of a trend with younger musicians
pursuing YouTube fame.) </span></span></div>
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was so used to playing it at speed, it actually took him a while to
break it down. Sheehan showed how the ending part of the tapping section
uses a five-over-four feel, and having that information made the last
third of the “impossible” section much easier. The biggest discovery was
hearing him perform the tapping section without his signature
distortion. His attack and sheer volume when tapping match his
fingerstyle volume, making both techniques sound like <i>one</i> statement. This is an important result of most technical practicing.</span></span></div>
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have different versions of the tab, and while I didn’t find one I
considered to be 100 percent correct, I picked up a few crucial passages
from searching around. Ultimately, each of the learning approaches I
used helped me with details that the others lacked. </span></span></div>
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The whole experience both enabled and inspired me to get out of my
comfort zone in a big way. When we fail to challenge ourselves
technically as bassists, it just might help to hop on some licks from
our guitarist brethren. Now I’m thinking that since I haven’t dabbled in
Latin bass since college, tackling some of those lines that sounded
quite impossible a few years ago might be a good idea. I have some
newfound hand strength from tapping—of all things—that might come in
handy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">For a long time now, the <b><a href="http://bassguitarintheworld.blogspot.com/2013/10/ampeg-ba300210-bass-combo.html" target="_blank">Ampeg</a></b> brand has been known to deliver the best in <a href="http://bassguitarintheworld.blogspot.it/p/amplificatori-per-basso.html" target="_blank">bass amplification</a>. Most of the good <b>bass players</b> in the history of music have used <b>Ampeg equipment</b>, just like the basis for The Rolling Stones.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The same excellence still prevails in the products of Ampeg today. Artists such as <b>Tony Levin </b>from King Crimson and Michael Anthony from Van Halen look to Ampeg for their sound needs whether it be in the studio or while on the road. One of the newest offerings from Ampeg that most musicians rave about is the <b>Ampeg SVT-4 PRO</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The Ampeg SVT-4 PRO comes with some really good specifications. It provides you with as much power as you need from a bass head. It has 1,200 watts for both the combined tube and the solid state wallop. All these in three rack spaces.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The quality of the structure is also really excellent. There is solid construction which is not what you would expect from some other heads. You get a good and firm grip with the knobs which really start things off well. The visual characteristics of the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO really make a good first impression. It comes with a sculpted black front that looks sophisticated. It also has a smart design that makes it very easy to use. The grips are sturdy enough to prevent any accidental damage and it allows the user to bring the 42-pounder around.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Inside the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO you will find hybrid technology that provides you with the best performance. It has a tube preamp state that gives a smooth tone that everybody looks for in this equipment. It has a MOSFET-based power section that gives out a solid amplification without having to worry about delays and maintenance problems.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The front panel of the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO has an input and a tuner output too. Beside this you will find a mute switch so you can drown out all sounds but that of the tuner. There is a 15dB pad that can help you with active pickups. The Compressor allows the user to make a smoother and more sustained sound.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The Ampeg SVT-4 PRO has two switches - the ultra high and the ultra low. There are controls for the sweepable midrange, treble, and bass. You can activate the nine-band equalizer with the Graphic EQ switch that can also be turned on via the footswitch.</span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The Line Out level helps a lot when you are doing direct recording. The balance controls and crossover frequency are handing when the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO is played in biamp mode.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The back panel of the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO has the usual mix of output jacks. It also has Neutrik Speakon connectors and other nice-to-haves such as stereo effects, line outputs, biamp outputs, and preamp output. This makes the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO usable for other amps.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The first thing that you need to do before using the amp is to secure the connection to the cab. The great feature of this is its thick and punch sound. It is just the right tone that makes it clear and smooth at the same time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">To conclude, I would recommend that you go for the Ampeg SVT-4 PRO if you are looking for an overall excellent amp that provides you with almost an infinite tonal flexibility.</span></div>
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box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Neck:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck w/Graphite reinforcement rods</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Fingerboard:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Richlite Blue Canyon</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Frets:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fretless</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Pickups:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bartolini BH2</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Electronics:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vari-mid 3-band EQ with EQ Bypass</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Bridge:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>MR5HS</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #212529; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Hardware:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ibanez Custom Headpieces, Schaller S-Locks</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; 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I bassi neck-through sono rispettivamente modelli a cinque e sei corde ed hanno una nuova combinazione di legni.<span></span></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Infatti questi strumenti sono costruiti con corpo in Okoume ricoperto di Frassino in una finitura lucida Weathered Black. <span></span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
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purists in the bass community uttered words such as “fad” and “gimmick.”
That was, of course, until the almighty Jaco pushed bass into another
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Thirty-plus years later—with many “gimmick” companies having come and
gone—Hartke continues to manufacture forward-thinking gear for
forward-thinking players with last names like Wooten, Sheehan, Hamm, and
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With the company’s new TX600 bass amp, Hartke once again pushes
innovation forward by bringing technology and tone together in a way
that’s practical for everyone. How? It’s a bargain-priced amplifier with
class-D power, 12AX7 tube-preamp circuitry, and simple, no-frills
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There is a resounding theme of portability with the TX600. It’s a sleek,
7-pound head with a quite-prominent handle incorporated into the entire
right side of the chassis. The amp’s footprint isn’t the <i>smallest</i>
class-D offering I’ve seen, but the TX600’s DNA will certainly make for
a more pleasant load-in when the elevator is out at your third-story
gig.</span></div>
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The upper register really shined with this setting, and the tone retained all the vintage mojo of my P with no coloration.</span>
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digital), they can lack in tonal quality if not helped in some way. By
bringing tube-preamp circuitry into the mix, the help for additional
warmth and growl is there.</span>
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When powered up, the controls on the TX600 illuminate in a warm orange
for easy fixes on dark stages. The control layout itself is pretty
straightforward and makes it simple for the most novice players to dial
in their pleasure. The amp has both active and passive inputs, as well
as a mute switch just off the input section. (I would have liked a
footswitch option for the mute, but we can’t have it all!) There is a
compressor dial followed by the gain to its right, and then the
tone-stack EQ section. The brite switch boosts the top end, while the
bass and treble controls bookend the mid controls that consist of a
shape dial to set the depth of the mids and a frequency dial to set the
center frequency from 200 Hz to 800 Hz. An oversized master control, a
1/8" auxiliary input, and a 1/8" headphone jack round out the front
panel. The back panel is as no-frills as they come. It houses a preamp
out, a power-amp in, a direct pre-EQ XLR out, and 1/4" and Speakon
connectors. There is also a fan to keep the power-amp circuit and power
supply cool, although I found it to be a touchnoisy when it kicked in.<br />
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After plugging the TX600 into an Eden 410XLT, I was able to dial in some
pretty nice tones rather quickly with an active 1977 Music Man
StingRay. EQ for bass is such a subjective discussion, but since the
TX600 is a fairly dynamic unit, it was easy to tailor to my taste.</span>
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To start, I dialed in a fair amount of compression by setting it at 2
o’clock, and went for the classic mid scoop by setting the bass control
at 2 o’clock, the shape dialed down to nil, the frequency at 5 o’clock,
and the treble at 11 o’clock. The mid scoop played well with the Music
Man by giving me a wonderfully squashed slap tone with articulation and
clarity. And when I engaged the brite switch, I was provided just enough
additional high-end sparkle on top.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">
Next, I switched over to a ’68 Fender P with a custom Seymour Duncan
single-coil and strung with flats. The compressor tightened things up
the way I wanted by setting it at 11 o’clock. I also moved the bass to
10 o’clock, kept the shape at 3 o’clock and frequency at 11 o’clock
(which added a great low-mid boost), and the treble a little higher at 3
o’clock. The upper register shined with this setting, and the tone
retained all the vintage mojo of my P with no coloration. I had the
brite switch engaged in this setting as well, and while I do like its
functionality for extra top-end, it did add a bit of noise to the
single-coil.</span>
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The best feature on the amp might be the compressor. It’s very easy and
straightforward, and good for anybody unschooled in the ways of a
compressor/limiter. You’ve heard it before, but most of us just don’t
realize how much we need some leveling, and Hartke nailed it by
including this simple, effective element.</span>
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The TX600 brings outstanding portability and affordability together into
a 600-watt amp. I can’t necessarily say that the TX600 has its <i>own</i>
voice, but that can be a very good thing if you want to get a good
representation of your bass. If you are trying to emulate another amp or
have a specific tone in mind, just make sure you give the TX600 a good
run-through in person. Though I would have liked a footswitch control
option for the mute (and maybe also for the brite switch), I found the
12AX7 tube-preamp circuit, tone-stack EQ, and compression section to be
thoughtful touches—all of which will appeal to bassists looking for an
inexpensive, all-in-one solution for headphone practice, rehearsals, and
the stage.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-91620090081721543912023-01-26T16:20:00.002+01:002023-01-26T16:20:53.095+01:00Zoom B6 Bass Multi-Effects Unit<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnIzc0CPjuQpa4C8hM0Xp27s5a5LpIfduotp4IKy_PUIm4CdqOVpnzXwbS6tpIdMIkYfzG9hvpMlNeO9pRYpyKmnwB5p4qpCsZU-tUX1TSHmekPDiVkB146GIUsNgRaaeREhv8uNCUu6Gdd4E20_6ZSS4sx3m4_I8RolTOz9cAcfq-4IVs3xn1G54A/s1200/Zoom-B6-Bass-Multi-Effects-Processor-1200x630_bassguitar1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnIzc0CPjuQpa4C8hM0Xp27s5a5LpIfduotp4IKy_PUIm4CdqOVpnzXwbS6tpIdMIkYfzG9hvpMlNeO9pRYpyKmnwB5p4qpCsZU-tUX1TSHmekPDiVkB146GIUsNgRaaeREhv8uNCUu6Gdd4E20_6ZSS4sx3m4_I8RolTOz9cAcfq-4IVs3xn1G54A/s320/Zoom-B6-Bass-Multi-Effects-Processor-1200x630_bassguitar1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Zoom’s B6 multi-effects processor for bass is now shipping. The latest addition to their floor units offers 11 bass amp and four DI models based on classic designs in addition to 10 preamps and effects models and a looper.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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tapping tip courtesy of <b>Billy Sheehan</b>: Increasing the attack of the
right hand by adding the middle finger on top of the index finger
helps get the volume of a tapped note close to the level of a plucked
one by doubling the strength of the hand.</span></span> </span>
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off-season when most tours slow down or stop completely, touring
musicians are able to hang out socially and play music together. We
don’t often get to see each other at festivals and out-of-town gigs, so
this is our chance to put on in-town shows with players we normally
don’t play with. We get to cover songs from any genre or difficulty
level just for the <i>fun</i> of it. </span></span></div>
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The classic song is a musician backbreaker and involves a lot of bass
tapping. If you read my columns regularly, you know there’s a clear
pattern of me admiring “song guys” who support the music with simple,
non-egocentric bass patterns—not necessarily bass lines that might land
them on the covers of magazines. This means that in my 30-year career,
tapping is not something I’ve focused on, at <i>all</i>. I love low notes and that’s why I decided to play bass in the first place. </span></span></div>
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guitar. While Sheehan was one of my absolute biggest influences growing
up, I focused on completely different aspects of his playing, like his
tone with sub lows and really crisp highs co-existing, even when
distorted. Most of all, I thought his attitude and the slight vibrato he
applied to his most fundamental, low-bass lines on verses were worthy
of awe. Still, all the bass magazines at the time featured
transcriptions of his tapping sections and solos. I enjoyed listening to
these things, but I wasn’t inspired to learn them. </span></span><br />
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think I’d be able to do it justice. I’ve spent decades working on my
fingerstyle technique, so how could using a technique I’ve <i>never</i>
practiced possibly sound good? The voice of reason, however, is also the
voice of fear, so the other side of me stepped in and accused the voice
of reason of being a coward. So, the long preparation began. I spent a
couple hours tapping a few days a week for a month.</span></span></div>
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This is, unfortunately, a bit of a trend with younger musicians pursuing YouTube fame.</span></span>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">The first step in learning the song was slowing it down on the
computer to better hear the flurry of notes. The interesting thing was
discovering that a lot of the unison lines between Sheehan and Vai—or
at least what I thought were unison lines—had slight discrepancies in
them. At those insane speeds, sliding across several frets or performing
hammer-ons and pull-offs in unison is bound to sound less, well, <i>unison</i>.
Discovering that even these beasts have moments of humanity was my
first encouraging sign that learning the song might be doable.</span></span></div>
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who’d attempted to tame this beast of a song. There was something to
learn from each of their approaches, even if they made fairly serious
mistakes in exact note selection. What was interesting is that I found
quite a few players who pretty much nailed the tapping part—which I
considered to be a huge mountain to climb—but struggled with the actual <i>groove</i>
part of the song. Playing eighth-notes on the root of every chord was
apparently less enticing to them than learning the high-register tapping
parts. (This is, unfortunately, a bit of a trend with younger musicians
pursuing YouTube fame.) </span></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">I also found a video of Sheehan explaining his part at a clinic. He
was so used to playing it at speed, it actually took him a while to
break it down. Sheehan showed how the ending part of the tapping section
uses a five-over-four feel, and having that information made the last
third of the “impossible” section much easier. The biggest discovery was
hearing him perform the tapping section without his signature
distortion. His attack and sheer volume when tapping match his
fingerstyle volume, making both techniques sound like <i>one</i> statement. This is an important result of most technical practicing.</span></span></div>
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have different versions of the tab, and while I didn’t find one I
considered to be 100 percent correct, I picked up a few crucial passages
from searching around. Ultimately, each of the learning approaches I
used helped me with details that the others lacked. </span></span></div>
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The whole experience both enabled and inspired me to get out of my
comfort zone in a big way. When we fail to challenge ourselves
technically as bassists, it just might help to hop on some licks from
our guitarist brethren. Now I’m thinking that since I haven’t dabbled in
Latin bass since college, tackling some of those lines that sounded
quite impossible a few years ago might be a good idea. I have some
newfound hand strength from tapping—of all things—that might come in
handy.</span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-65881325866937796592022-04-27T07:08:00.000+02:002022-04-27T07:08:32.024+02:00Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Joe Dart II Bass<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EntnGaSJAOODtjcgagBXKVUUb0uaOXE-ChI1zrzLVkQf4vU6iCBis30RTbklXy_A964tYSn-3Iq2XxCA9j3MgrTSijVIlDtjB6y0CtenvAGv10UDlTZwpjBcV5-FQiturIhYUqITSaMvSv14J77skDwiEJffVD249K9gJKEaPxVBJO4RSMilhgsaVQ/s1000/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Joe-Dart-II-Bass-Headstock-1000x667_bassguitar5.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EntnGaSJAOODtjcgagBXKVUUb0uaOXE-ChI1zrzLVkQf4vU6iCBis30RTbklXy_A964tYSn-3Iq2XxCA9j3MgrTSijVIlDtjB6y0CtenvAGv10UDlTZwpjBcV5-FQiturIhYUqITSaMvSv14J77skDwiEJffVD249K9gJKEaPxVBJO4RSMilhgsaVQ/s320/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Joe-Dart-II-Bass-Headstock-1000x667_bassguitar5.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Vulfpeck fans with keen eyes may have noticed that <a href="https://bassguitarintheworld.blogspot.com/2022/04/vulfpeck-dean-town-joe-dart-bass.html" target="_blank"><b>Joe Dart</b></a> was sporting a new bass in the latest Fearless Flyers music videos. Now Ernie Ball Music Man has revealed the instrument to be the Joe Dart II, which adds to the company’s line of artist basses.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“The Dart II offers a classic passive tone within a full-scale 34-inch package with its custom contoured body and simplified dual single-coil layout,” the company writes. “The bass features a premium ash body, select maple neck, and passive split-coil pickups at the heart of its warm, punchy tonality. Dual volume controls are standard, but there are no tone controls to color the sound; therefore, the tone is manipulated solely by the user’s technique and finesse.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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It’s available now for $2,699.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQr76hhsT8h4bYMA-mkiqJTph0gpxbCD_mnfoEWwPAyVqfMNGRTY5dvVvahCXJ-38CklaIUG-pSANtAEEFLpRop0HqouomIFk_oxSisARCRsKjgQeuD4MeQMb8Q9I1SSYStSUX6m0MICA-OlxdIhHIkIOeVINUsEKLPELgdMdpvdBYnNps9JO_5UDJg/s1000/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Joe-Dart-II-Bass-Fingerboard-1000x667_bassguitar3.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQr76hhsT8h4bYMA-mkiqJTph0gpxbCD_mnfoEWwPAyVqfMNGRTY5dvVvahCXJ-38CklaIUG-pSANtAEEFLpRop0HqouomIFk_oxSisARCRsKjgQeuD4MeQMb8Q9I1SSYStSUX6m0MICA-OlxdIhHIkIOeVINUsEKLPELgdMdpvdBYnNps9JO_5UDJg/s320/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Joe-Dart-II-Bass-Fingerboard-1000x667_bassguitar3.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The Metallica bassist’s new pickups are described as a first with “stainless steel, black chrome caps to the world of the jazz bass.”<span></span></span><p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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</script><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">EMG Robert Trujillo “Rip Tide” Signature Pickup Set Features:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stainless Steel, Black Chrome Caps</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">4-string Jazz Size</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bar Magnets</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Ships with EMG Solderless Wiring Harness, Custom Picks</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>by:notreble.com - Kevin Johnson -</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-90537022563095596002022-04-22T08:40:00.001+02:002022-04-22T08:40:15.637+02:00Genzler Amplification Unveils the Nu Classic NC-115T Bass Cabinet<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBdBeCCzJA5U68kh569KzgOiNB84LySiZbQ_4YCJRcbsyV4ZpER_hkYtoCxYCKChzXKkhTqBV5rgEf5zMMGTKQs2V2-5rxgj9rFhaO1DHZzvj59fI5t8sJzgFOW6v06koV86-y0Lwhmb13rm1vYmLAATbyZm6-Ic3JPAmr6aNpYbqdMiGszEe7bFfrQ/s1200/Genzler-Amplification-Nu-Classic-NC-115T-Bass-Cabinets-1200x630_bassguitar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBdBeCCzJA5U68kh569KzgOiNB84LySiZbQ_4YCJRcbsyV4ZpER_hkYtoCxYCKChzXKkhTqBV5rgEf5zMMGTKQs2V2-5rxgj9rFhaO1DHZzvj59fI5t8sJzgFOW6v06koV86-y0Lwhmb13rm1vYmLAATbyZm6-Ic3JPAmr6aNpYbqdMiGszEe7bFfrQ/s320/Genzler-Amplification-Nu-Classic-NC-115T-Bass-Cabinets-1200x630_bassguitar.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Jeff Genzler of Genzler Amplification has expanded its Nu Classic series of bass cabinets with the NC-115T. The new lightweight enclosure continues their boutique take on a vintage design, this time with a Ferrite/Ceramic magnet low frequency 15” driver and compression tweeter.</span></div><span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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</script><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other features include multi-layer poplar plywood construction, internal triangular “truss-style” bracing, and recessed handles. The NC-115T has a power rating of 400 watts at 8ohms and weighs 37 pounds.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It’s available soon with a price point of $899.99</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Take your fretting hand, and fret the fifth fret of your A string. We are going to create a rudimentary tremolo tapping technique to start off.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Which is the Best Finger to Use?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Before you tap, it is best that you designate a tapping finger. Although you may think you pinky is an iron workhorse, it is best that you not choose the pinky, as the pinky bones are fragile and prone to injury.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Most bass players use their middle finger or forefinger. Whichever of the two you choose, the important thing is to erect your finger and keep it locked out. This will make it a strong tool when it comes to tapping.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>A Simple Exercise to Familiarize Yourself</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5OLXhgFzbCBpswBbVE3QNwRNu5qb7Ek53JAEySNAyH6fNuyBLlHNNsvfYVP3qxZQLFrVMYfxIA4CRR6Eb5PuCUjNGEwXK6Blwc7xhKavLomMcwpmU0cuG1RSRRwjUTTpng7opLkSxBm_pbCZT1ve0aifxyoC1cTdrJIVHeJqBh1FHVShX2ewcYRzbg/s1200/1200px-Bass_Guitar_Tapping2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5OLXhgFzbCBpswBbVE3QNwRNu5qb7Ek53JAEySNAyH6fNuyBLlHNNsvfYVP3qxZQLFrVMYfxIA4CRR6Eb5PuCUjNGEwXK6Blwc7xhKavLomMcwpmU0cuG1RSRRwjUTTpng7opLkSxBm_pbCZT1ve0aifxyoC1cTdrJIVHeJqBh1FHVShX2ewcYRzbg/s320/1200px-Bass_Guitar_Tapping2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />holding the guitar properly Now with your chosen tapping hand, simply tap the twelfth fret of your A string, then release. Your tap should be the equivalent of a hammer on, only with your picking hand instead of your fretting hand. This means you should be putting force behind your tap.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">When you release the note, pull off to the fretted note (in this case the fifth fret). The note should ring loud and clear. Repeat this technique multiple times, until you get the feel for the proper amount of pressure, and the proper release technique.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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Pull off to the first fretted note (in this case the seventh fret) and then pulled off from the seventh note to the fifth, finally pulling off from the fifth to an open G.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tips to Sounding Great And Consistent</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The most important part of the bass guitar tapping technique is coordination; you want all of the note lengths to be open. This is because rapidly tapping the twelfth fret, unless in a tremolo technique, will set off the overall note values of your time signature.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now that you know how to tap, the next step is to practice the technique for yourself. Take some time and try to construct your own tapping runs. Try playing a Major scale and tapping a higher octave. Set aside a block of time each day to perfect your technique and strengthen your tapping finger, and most of all, have fun doing it. Good luck!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jBx5_TG0cLo" width="320" youtube-src-id="jBx5_TG0cLo"></iframe></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Article by:bassguitarplayerworld.com</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-28573544008953207652022-04-21T17:35:00.000+02:002022-04-21T17:35:27.940+02:00JACKSON fills out the X Series with the Jackson Concert Bass and Spectra Bass models and adds new bass guitars to its JS Series, coming in May 2022.<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58Rm2os5Xe4lAz9oT8h5EvjF2ULKrUVB_qi_c3dnqu0GI8MlSV-NZjA9Eo0_3fWuqraZAba34vn6tppoNxHQPCjDpnxYW3PfdMYH0eijkt8qtLRVr_qcNjadgFbE8q21B83fix4h3grz9XiQhQ5jUDgpL5pHr5MFxN5hxEIJMIkxXEZKaUHakFpVczQ/s904/2919004585_jac_ins_frt_01_rr_bassguitar.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="261" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58Rm2os5Xe4lAz9oT8h5EvjF2ULKrUVB_qi_c3dnqu0GI8MlSV-NZjA9Eo0_3fWuqraZAba34vn6tppoNxHQPCjDpnxYW3PfdMYH0eijkt8qtLRVr_qcNjadgFbE8q21B83fix4h3grz9XiQhQ5jUDgpL5pHr5MFxN5hxEIJMIkxXEZKaUHakFpVczQ/s320/2919004585_jac_ins_frt_01_rr_bassguitar.png" width="92" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;">With a modern style, flexible tone and incomparable value, the Jackson ® X Series Spectra Bass SBX IV takes the adventurous player on a bold bass odyssey, launching a commanding all-new entry in Jackson’s formidable neck-through-body bass lineup.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />The offset Spectra Bass body style was innovatively designed with the gigging musician in mind. 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The EBS Classic 500 has been powering hundreds of bands at the Sweden Rock Festival since its debut in 2013 and been on tour with The Quireboys, Backyard Babies, Black Star Riders, The Sounds, Danko Jones, Bombus, and Hank Von Hell, to mention only a few.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>Specs</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">EBS Classic 500</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Input Impedance 1 Mohms</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Gain range -oo / +28 dB</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Character filter Shelving High/Low Pass</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">+6 db @ 75 Hz</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">-2.5 dB @ 800 Hz</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">+3 dB @ 9 kHz</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tone Controls</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bass Shelving +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Low Mid Sweepable 150-900 Hz +/-15dB, Q=0.9</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">High Mid Sweepable 1.2-7 kHz +/-15dB, Q=1.1</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Treble Shelving +/- 15 dB @ 10 kHz</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Drive Section Gain 0-30 dB, Low end compensation</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other Features</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Balanced Output,</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Line Out</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Minimum speaker impedance 2 ohms</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Output Power</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">500 W RMS @ 2 ohms load</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">440 W RMS @ 4 ohms load</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dimensions (W x D x H) 19.3" x 11.8" x 8.5" (49cm x 30cm x 21,5cm)</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Weight 14 kg / 31 lbs</span></p><div class="hr" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 21px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: justify;"><br /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-67039191899404849222022-04-20T08:24:00.001+02:002022-04-20T08:24:21.202+02:00G&L Introduces Tribute Series Kiloton Fretless Bass<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zQGGvQTa29ZYdJQ-PKKRNLDerMZtKvyF9q-bAgaBlozPIMhPJ4U5B_p_4DOYPa1Nx38bYr6oVHk9RqAsTX_YDRcRGWc0K_qQpB9bcZuuhYVl5m6yMwi3Wt2-7xEx6DQa1lQXZWImfplbgqnTljBF1UMyXF65Y1de1NdZJ82RxRTwFyCRz14aTvbcHw/s1193/GL-Guitars-Tribute-Series-Fretless-Kiloton-Bass_bassguitar1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="1193" height="92" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5zQGGvQTa29ZYdJQ-PKKRNLDerMZtKvyF9q-bAgaBlozPIMhPJ4U5B_p_4DOYPa1Nx38bYr6oVHk9RqAsTX_YDRcRGWc0K_qQpB9bcZuuhYVl5m6yMwi3Wt2-7xEx6DQa1lQXZWImfplbgqnTljBF1UMyXF65Y1de1NdZJ82RxRTwFyCRz14aTvbcHw/s320/GL-Guitars-Tribute-Series-Fretless-Kiloton-Bass_bassguitar1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">G&L is rounding out 2021 with another new release as they’ve announced a fretless option for the Kiloton Bass. The Tribute Series instrument’s pickup configuration makes it a great fit for fretless playing, the company writes.</span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span></span></span><p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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</script><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“The Kiloton Bass is a hard punching bass with a silken touch thanks to Leo Fender’s MFD pickup with its 3-position switch offering series/split/parallel options,” they write. “This, along with the perfect pickup placement, make this model perfect as a fretless.”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The fretless Kiloton will come in a three-tone sunburst finish with a poplar body and swamp ash top. Other features include a tortoise pickguard, a lined fretless rosewood fingerboard, and G&L hardware.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The G&L Guitars Tribute Series Fretless Kiloton will be available with a MAP of $699.99</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check the bass in action:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span async="" script="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js" style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><br />
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</script><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><b>G&L Guitars Tribute Series Fretless Kiloton Bass Specs:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Construction:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bolt-On</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Scale:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>34″</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Body:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Poplar</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Top:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Swamp Ash</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Hard-Rock Maple</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck Profile:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Medium “C”</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck Radius:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>9.5″</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck Width at Nut:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1.5″</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fingerboard:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Lined Rosewood</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pickup:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Leo Fender-designed G&L MFD humbucker</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Electronics:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3-way Series/Split/Parallel Mini Toggle, Volume, Tone</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Tuners:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Traditional Open-Back</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bridge:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Leo Fender-designed G&L Saddle-Lock</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Finishes:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Candy Apple Red, Black Frost</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Article by: www.notreble.com - Kevin Johnson -</i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-19282691757862416392022-04-20T08:03:00.001+02:002022-04-20T08:04:26.522+02:00Zoom B6 Bass Multi-Effects Unit Now Shipping<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnIzc0CPjuQpa4C8hM0Xp27s5a5LpIfduotp4IKy_PUIm4CdqOVpnzXwbS6tpIdMIkYfzG9hvpMlNeO9pRYpyKmnwB5p4qpCsZU-tUX1TSHmekPDiVkB146GIUsNgRaaeREhv8uNCUu6Gdd4E20_6ZSS4sx3m4_I8RolTOz9cAcfq-4IVs3xn1G54A/s1200/Zoom-B6-Bass-Multi-Effects-Processor-1200x630_bassguitar1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIYnIzc0CPjuQpa4C8hM0Xp27s5a5LpIfduotp4IKy_PUIm4CdqOVpnzXwbS6tpIdMIkYfzG9hvpMlNeO9pRYpyKmnwB5p4qpCsZU-tUX1TSHmekPDiVkB146GIUsNgRaaeREhv8uNCUu6Gdd4E20_6ZSS4sx3m4_I8RolTOz9cAcfq-4IVs3xn1G54A/s320/Zoom-B6-Bass-Multi-Effects-Processor-1200x630_bassguitar1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Zoom’s B6 multi-effects processor for bass is now shipping. The latest addition to their floor units offers 11 bass amp and four DI models based on classic designs in addition to 10 preamps and effects models and a looper.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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</script><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Both the P and J Basses have four and five-string versions. Aside from the new pickups, common features include an active 9-volt preamp with Bass and Treble boosts, roasted maple necks, sculpted neck heels, and painted headstocks with chrome logos.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">See and hear the new basses here:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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Other features include “Garrison” pickup spacing and black hardware.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Fodera 39th Anniversary Model Limited Edition Bubinga Emperor 5 Deluxe carries a base price of $8,550.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fodera Guitars 2022 Anniversary Emperor 5 Deluxe Bass Specs:</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Strings:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>5</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Scale:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>34″</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Body:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Butternut</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Top:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bubinga</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3-Piece Maple</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Neck Profile:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fodera Standard Neck Profile</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Fingerboard:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ebony</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Dot Inlays:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bubinga</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Side Dots:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Holly</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Frets:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>24</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Pickups:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fodera / Duncan Dual Coils</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Electronics:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fodera / Pope Standard 4-Band Preamp</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hardware:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Black</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">String Spacing:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>19mm</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Other:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ebony Butterfly / Holly “f”, Garrison Pickup Spacing</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Article by: notreble.com - Kevin Johnson</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VPh2-PzcUUM" width="320" youtube-src-id="VPh2-PzcUUM"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /><i><br /></i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i><br /></i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6055733565769080357.post-86982404977028598572022-04-19T08:12:00.001+02:002022-04-20T08:27:13.891+02:00Ernie Ball Music Man Now Offering John Myung Signature Bass in Platinum Silver<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGYDRlYxj5eIWzJmgziNBARZ5NgHptyrMJ7-Kt6FqpBVyMK_MMLK1KXApEqnYcdYTRlOCqOEa2Rn6ePzbju2obWGxX-kJ10AHns6LgVzrBlJ_MHt5cQzUhA3MB3zH9pNOMLGetVx2IN-XeM5xerEX9krUbZCbzKB6rPS8w-YqvHCWWkGUBWRJLzxpEA/s1200/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Artist-Series-John-Myung-Bongo-6-HH-Silver-Bass-1200x325_bassguitar1.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="1200" height="87" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGYDRlYxj5eIWzJmgziNBARZ5NgHptyrMJ7-Kt6FqpBVyMK_MMLK1KXApEqnYcdYTRlOCqOEa2Rn6ePzbju2obWGxX-kJ10AHns6LgVzrBlJ_MHt5cQzUhA3MB3zH9pNOMLGetVx2IN-XeM5xerEX9krUbZCbzKB6rPS8w-YqvHCWWkGUBWRJLzxpEA/s320/Ernie-Ball-Music-Man-Artist-Series-John-Myung-Bongo-6-HH-Silver-Bass-1200x325_bassguitar1.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Ernie Ball Music Man unveiled a signature bass for Dream Theater’s John Myung back in 2020, and now they’re updating it with a new finish. The John Myung Bongo 6 HH now comes in a Platinum Silver color palette to complement the original black finish.</div><span><a name='more'></a><script async="" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><br />
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