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From: pturner@sedona.intel.Com (Pete Turner)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: buying a bass
Date: 10 Sep 92 23:11:48 GMT
Organization: WCDP
Originator: pturner@taylor


In article <68510001@hpcc01.corp.hp.com>, pcarter@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Preston Carter) writes:
|> Did you consider any of the G&L models?

	well, I had a friend who just puchased a G&L strat, and 
	absolutely loves it! This comes from a guy who is purely a
	Fender man.

	Added note: if you do get one, try and get one with Leo Fender's
	signature on it. It seems that Fender and G&L are in some kind
	of court-fight over it, and it looks like G&L will loose...therefore,
	the signatures will be removed, and the guitars/basses with 
	signatures will be collector's items...

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Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: webb@chopin.udel.edu (W Webb Pickersgill)
Subject: ART SGX Nightbass ??
Organization: University of Delaware
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1992 03:33:49 GMT

	I'm interested in buying the new ART SGX Nightbass with the
optional X-15 Ultrafoot-controller.  Does anybody out there have one?
I've heard that ART processors break down frequently.  Is that true?
Does it work well in real time during a stage performance?  Any 
problems, or comments, or recommendations of other bass multi-
processors is appreciated.
				Thanx,
					7: Webb
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: pturner@sedona.intel.Com (Pete Turner)
Subject: Bass Amp. Speakers: wiring...help!
Followup-To: pturner@sedona.intel.com
Originator: pturner@hopi
Keywords: help!
Organization: Intel Corp.
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 22:45:18 GMT


Hello fellow thumpers...

I was checking the wiring on my 2x10" cab,
and while I thought that it was wired for 8 ohms, it was actually wired
for 4 ohms (I just glad I didn't plug it in my GK-400RB with that other
8 ohm cab I've got...that would have been curtains for my amp!). 

What I want to know is how the hell can you wire two 8 ohm speakers together
to get an 8 ohm total load? I see them advertized that way (well, at least 
Carvin sells them like that). 

If you know the answer, please share it!

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 Intel Corporation        |  around me now"
 5000 W. Chandler Blvd.   |
 M/S CH3-36               |  -- Geddy Lee/Neil Peart
 Chandler, AZ 85226       | ---------------------------------------------------
 pturner@sedona.intel.com | "...yeah, I've been to Phoenix...they call that
 ATT: (602) 554-8906      |  place 'The Valley of the Sun'...they should call
 FAX: (602) 554-7281      |  it 'The Surface of the Sun'!..."
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From: is_b363@titan.kingston.ac.uk
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Vail Johnson(Kenny G)
Date: 9 Sep 92 11:32:37 GMT
Organization: Kingston University

Hi there! Can anyone out there tell me if Vail Johnson (Bassist with Kenny G)
has done any solo albums. The guy is amazing. I've got the Kenny G Live video
filmed in San Diego and his playing is exceptional.
Any help would be appreciated.

      When the shit hits the fan, slap it a bit!!!!!!

Mike Brooks
Kingston University,
London,
England.
From: bw361@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Peter M. Liiva)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Active vs. Passive Pickups
Date: 15 Sep 1992 03:36:49 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I must agree that the active/passive debate is truely subjective
from the tone point of view.  And if you have a good (read
EXPENSIVE ;-) EQ the tone of the pickup can be irrelevant. But,
I must add, in a pinch (simple jamming, non-sophisticated PA
system, etc.) active pickups are _much_ cleaner IMHO (and
personal experience, talking strictly in a signal to noise 
ratio).  Still, this is only important in those "random" times
that noise "spontaneously" breaks out for the duration of an
ENTIRE JAM SESSION!! (I hate when that happens, and it happens
to nearly everone at leastonce, unless you live in a guassian
bub{le.

-pete
aka peteski@texaco.com (the most direct email route to me)
From: rdr@panix.com (Reuben Radding)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Upright prices
Date: 15 Sep 92 14:29:09 GMT
Organization: Doc Porter's Thrills Show

In <1992Sep15.134005.29102@panix.com> moskowit@panix.com (Len Moskowitz) writes:


>One data point: there's a Kay bass and bow being advertised in the
>local (Northern NJ) classified newspaper for $800.

Aaaaagggggghhhhhh! If only I was ready to buy now! I won't be in the market
for a few months probably. Good call though, Len. 

 
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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 15:50:11 EDT
From: <LPR100@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Im

For a dorm-room practice amp I use an ancient Cortez 8 watt
guitar amp. This thing has been to hell and back, and has a bit
of rigging to keep it running, but has never blown out. My
suggestion? Play it till it dies, and meanwhile save up for the amp
that you really want.

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Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: tzau4@isuvax.iastate.edu
Subject: GEEZE
Reply-To: tzau4@isuvax.iastate.edu
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 00:33:08 GMT

Wheew.... I thought I was never going to make it through that 20 page
technical book back 6 posts..... NOT!!!

Im just a very, very newbe to the bass. I bought my 4 string Fender
Squire II about a month and a half ago.... I can play simple bass tab like
No More Tears and Smells Like Tean Spirit....

I REALLY SUGGEST getting a subscription to Guitar for the Practicing
Musician.... It has halped me with the Bass column and the tabs in every 
issue...... 

Im also finding it easier to put in a tape and lean from ear than tab. 
Cuz I have to sit with the book or mag and turn pages and such. I know the
bass riffs I play to the tape aren't the same, If they were Id be in a 
band, after all Im just a new body with no previous experience.

And who-ever-it-was-who-said-that-there-are-no-such-thing-as-a-bass-guitar
PUT A SOCK IN IT...... A guitar plays a scale of notes. A bass guitar playes
a low scale (depending of course).... its deeper than the guitar so you cant
call it also a guitar.... It is a bass.... if you dont like it, go play
your silverware....

Oh... and dont make all these new drekkin alt.music.maker.whatevers...
I just figured out the ISU VaxNet today and am struggling enough as it is...

I think some damn good bassest are Les Craypool from Primus and Flea from
Red Hot Chilly Peppers... there are more, but those two are the most 
"hero" if you wish that I look up to in bass playing...

My 22 cents... down from the soap box for a few posts....

Terry "Urames" Hughes
Iowa State University
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Xref: sparky alt.guitar.bass:1304 rec.music.makers:9477
Organization: Washington University, St. Louis
Date:         Thu, 10 Sep 92 16:28:05 CST
From:         Derek Morgan <C31801IE@WUVMD>
To:           NETNEWS@WUVMD
Reply-To:     derek@wubios.wustl.edu
Subject:      Re: Upright prices
Newsgroups:   alt.guitar.bass,rec.music.makers

>
>In article <1992Sep10.021143.13764@panix.com>, rdr@panix.com (Reuben Radding)
>says:
>
>So I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying an upright bass.
>I'm trying to get an idea of how much I can expect to spend. I want
>to get a very playable instrument, but it doesn't have to be top
>of the line. (IT CAN'T BE! $$)
>
  First thing to consider: Are you looking at buying a plywood bass? I am
also looking for an upright, and plywood basses are cheaper than a real
wood bass. There's a difference in sound between the two, but if you're
going to be using a pickup, the difference isn't as great.

>I've seen used ones going for between $475 and $2500. What's a good
>threshold of what not to go *below*?
>

  I have had offers from a friend to sell me a used plywood, with bow and
set-up for $700.  I also have talked to a dealer who gets German factory
seconds (real wood but, how good are they really? Anybody know?), and he's
willing to sell me one for $900. Again, I'm not experienced with uprights,
I'm just lookin' too.

Derek Morgan
From: marshall1198@iscsvax.uni.edu
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: buying a bass
Date: 9 Sep 92 12:51:58 -0500
Organization: University of Northern Iowa

In article <2748@news.cerf.net>, jde@esix.everex.com (Jeff Ellis) writes:
> I am planing on learing to play bass, and need sugestions about what to buy.
> I have limited money so that must be a factor.....
> From looking at a buyer's guide the choices seem to be:
> 	Fender P Bass ($390)
> 	Ibanez TRB1   (400)

How about a Ibanez CT 5-string.  ($500)

> 	Yamaha RBX350 II (380)
> 
> The Ibanez and Yamaha have p/j pickups which seems to be more flexable,
> Is that actually needed? Also is there any other sugestions in the price range?

It has 2-J's

> 
> I have been thinking about a "bass mycro" or some other practice amp 
> (with headphone jack) what is good?

Buy what you will use for a LONG period of time.  No impulse buys unless it's
good.  If you are just looking for a "personal" amp, try the Ibanez Rock N Play

> 
> Please no comments about a "jap guitar", just help on getting the best buy
> for the money.
> 
> Thanks for the help!!!!!!!
> --
> Jeff Ellis 					jde@esix.everex.com
> Esix Computers, Inc.				
> For Support: support@esix.everex.com   For Sales:   sales@esix.everex.com
> Disclamer: I do not speak for Esix Computers, Inc or Everex Systems, Inc.

The CT by Ibanez is pretty sweet, I was thinking of getting one of those, but
you can get a Soundgear for $150-200 more.  For me it would be best to get the
best that a can.  


Evan Marshall
marshall1198@iscsvax.uni.edu

Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: shawn@monitor.com
Subject: KUDOS to EMG
Reply-To: shawn@monitor.com
Organization: Monitor Company / IE
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1992 23:24:24 GMT

I've got a set of PJ EMG's that have been sitting around for a couple of  
years.  I finally decided to install the beasts and i couldn't find any wiring  
instructions (I probably lost them).

I called up EMG and before I could say 'boo' they had taken my fax number from  
me and I had the diagrams less then a half-hour later.

That's what I call customer service!  Thanks EMG!

A happy customer,
-- 
Shawn Broderick
Monitor Company / Information Engineering
Director, BCS NeXT
shawn@monitor.com
From: tzau4@isuvax.iastate.edu
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: that
Date: 5 Sep 92 21:12:11 GMT
Reply-To: tzau4@isuvax.iastate.edu
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

What was displayed as mesg from me about 5 back was NOT what I had written
This damn thing took and I dont know what to my msg tho....
From: clements@beam.Princeton.EDU (John B. Clements)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Strings Cleaning (no pun intended)
Date: 13 Sep 92 18:05:19 GMT
Organization: Princeton University

In article <1992Sep1.141428.3604@cas.org> lrm28@cas.org () writes:
>Luke Mayercin  lrm28@cas.org  "Why does ear wax taste like it does?"

  So that insects don't live there.  Honest.

john clements
21, still scruffy
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: geffy@access.digex.com (Geff King)
Subject: Re: Clevinger
Organization: Express Access Online Communications, Greenbelt, Maryland USA
Distribution: Costing the Net hundreds if not thousands of dollars to send 
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1992 15:03:37 GMT

In article <1992Sep8.120600.2931@ryn.mro4.dec.com> rost@rgb.dec.com (My name is Brian Rost) writes:
>
>I think someone in here was asking about Clevinger basses.  I finally got to
>see/hear one up close in action this weekend.  It was played by Nancy Katz 
>from the Seattle based western swing group Ranch Romance.

Is this bass the one I heard about that's shaped like a cactus? I'm not
joking - rumor has it that some folks have added upper and lower 'horns'
to Clevingers to give them this look.  What I'v eheard of Clevingers also 
sounds overwhelmingly positive, but they scare the hell out of me - more 'cos
I'm afraid I'll want one real bad....

Geff(y@access.digex.com)
From: v035550@stortek.com (Steve Monroe)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Upright bass costs
Date: 11 Sep 92 14:07:58 GMT
Organization: Storage Technology Corp.  Louisville, CO
Originator: v035550@stcvax

rdr@panix.com (Reuben Radding) writes,

>So I'm thinking of taking the plunge and buying an upright bass.
>I'm trying to get an idea of how much I can expect to spend. I want
>to get a very playable instrument, but it doesn't have to be top
>of the line. (IT CAN'T BE! $$)
>
>I've seen used ones going for between $475 and $2500. What's a good
>threshold of what not to go *below*?
>
>Any input welcome...
>
Well, It depends on what you are going to use it for.  Large Symphony?
Small chamber orchestra? Jazz, Bluegrass, etc...? 

If you  intend to  use it for any type of classical, your lower limit 
would  likely  be 'about' $1000.  For Jazz, you could likely get away
with one for 'about' $500 -$1000. Bluegrass...tough.  I  have  a work
associate that uses a plastic Kay upright that he plays bluegrass on. 
Bought it for $35...The preceding is all  predicated  on  a statement
you  made: "...very  playable  instrument..."   Although  this  is  a 
subjective concept, it has been my experience that an instrument that
is "very playable" is usually one that is reasonably well  made: this
usually implies higher cost.  


sjm



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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 16:25:17 EDT
From: Peter Parisi <PXP8@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: G&L Praise (was:Buying a Bass)

I'd like to add another note of praise for G&L equipment.  I have an SB-2
(in effect a Jazz Bass) and love the tone and playability.  These are, after
all, Leo Fender's last words, as it were, on his Fender and MusicMan
designs.  The SB types seem to replicate the fenders, the L-1000, -2000
types, the MusicMan style.  Because their continuity with Fender designs is
often unrecognized, they seem to go for bargain prices used.  Of course,
what you can find used is largely a matter of pot luck.  I did notice some
apparent economies on some of the more recent models, e.g. the current SB-2
(a P/J style) omits a pickup switch that my SB-2 has, and a new SB-1 (P
type) I played did not seem to have the punch of a beatup L-1000 I found.
Have others noticed anything like this?

Another question along these lines: does anyone know what sorts of changes
or refinements Fender made in these final designs?  Am I correct about the
correspondence between M-Man & Fender and G&L types?
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: jes@unislc.uucp (Jon Seaman)
Subject: Active vs. Passive Pickups
X-Newsreader: Tin 1.1 PL5
Organization: Unisys Corporation SLC
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1992 19:29:51 GMT

I`m interested in a discussion on active vs. passive pickups.
Would all you learned bass techies respond with an opinion
and possible brands, models, and prices?  I would greatly 
appreciate it.

Currently I have active J bass pickups in my Ibanez SG, but I
can`t decide if I like them.

Thanks in advance.
From: rts@polari.online.com
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: I DO NOT play ANY kind of GUITAR!
Keywords: vote no, and tell `em why
Date: 3 Sep 92 08:19:05 GMT
Organization: Seattle Online Public Access Unix.  (206) 328-4944 (all lines telebit-equipped)

eskridge@head-cfa.harvard.edu (Paul Eskridge) writes:


>I would like to suggest that everyone reply to the postings regarding changing
>the name of this newgroup to vote against it.  Why, you might ask?  Because we
>are BASS players.  We are not GUITAR players.  So write in, saying "No, I will
>vote against the creation of `rec.music.makers.guitar.bass', but I WOULD vote
>FOR `rec.music.makers.bass'.  That's what I did, anyway.  As long as we're given
>the chance to change it, we may as well take the opportunity to FIX it also.

>All the best,
>Paul

I have to say something here:

DO you play a bass guitar? A stand up bass? A bass keyboard? A bass drum?
A bass clairinet? A bass vocal? A bass flute?

No, you play a bass guitar!

Lets keep things on a pro level here, and remeber that under that hair, we
have a brain!

I play bass guitar, bass keys, bass vocal, bass woodwind, bass, and I like
bass fishing!

And, if your instrument has strings, and FRETS its a guitar!
If it has no frets, its either a FRETLESS BASS GUITAR or a BASS VIOLIN! 


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Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass,rec.music.makers,misc.forsale,ne.forsale
From: mjkobb@media.mit.edu (Michael J Kobb)
Subject: Fretless bass guitar, wireless unit for sale
Organization: M.I.T. Media Laboratory
Distribution: alt
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1992 02:30:37 GMT

Greetings!

  I've sold some of the stuff I advertised here awhile back, but I
do still have two things to sell:

Kubicki Factor-4 fretless:

     This is the non-extended Kubicki, which means you get a
     normal scale and 24 frets. The fingerboard is a really nice
     piece of ebony.  Features Kubicki's exclusive headless design
     with bridge tuners that use normal bass strings.
     Active/passive hybrid electronics (volume, pan, bass/treble
     boost/cut, active/active+mid/passive/off switch).  The bass
     is finished in black, and is in excellent condition.
     Includes hard case, strap, polishing cloth, and fairly new
     D'Addario XL170 strings.

     $850/obo

Nady 101 Wireless:

     This is a nice, basic single-channel wireless, and is in mint
     condition.  I bought it to use around the house so I wouldn't
     keep tripping over cords while I practice.  I don't know how much
     these go for now, so find your best price on a new one and offer
     me 20% less than that.

Contact Mike Kobb at:

     (617) 367-8278
     -or-
     mjkobb@athena.mit.edu

--Mike
From: rost@rgb.dec.com (My name is Brian Rost)
Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
Subject: Re: Crossovers
Date: 10 Sep 92 12:22:22 GMT
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


In article <1992Sep9.210049.22844@ichips.intel.com>, pturner@sedona.intel.Com (Pete Turner) writes...
>	(1) Has anyone seen/heard of a rack-mount passive crossover
>	    on the market?
> 

	Nope.


>	(2) Anyone have any brighter ideas on how I can do this (other
>	    than selling my GK-400 and getting an 800, or buying a line
>	    level crossover and a second GK, or something else along those 
>	    lines)?
> 

	Build your own.  Crossovers are easy to design and construct.  Go get a
	book on speaker design for some crossover design equations.  Try
	crossing over at about 800 Hz.  You will lose some power this way and
	it may not actually sound much better than running the two cabs full 
	range in parallel.


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Newsgroups: alt.guitar.bass
From: pturner@sedona.intel.Com (Pete Turner)
Subject: Crossovers
Followup-To: pturner@sedona.intel.com
Originator: pturner@hopi
Organization: Intl Corp
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 1992 21:00:49 GMT


somehow, this only got posted to alt.guitar only, when we all know that it
will be the bass players with the good answers...

Okay, here's what I want to do, but I'm not sure if it's possible. I've got
a GK-400RB amp and two sets of speakers; a 2x10" cab, and a 2x15" one as well.
What I want to do is divide the *post* amplified signal between the two 
cabinets, similar to what the GK-800 does (or any other bi-amp unit). Here's
the problem: from what I can tell, the active crossovers sold these days are
for line (?) level, pre-amplified signals, not post, therefore, I
can't directly drive the speakers from one. Now, I know that you can install
passive crossovers in the cabinets themselves, but I was hoping to find a
rack-mount solution (and avoid putzing with cutting holes the speaker 
cabinets). I've never seen (or heard of) a rack-mount passive crossover, or
a crossover that can handle the high wattage that an amp can kick out...but
as the saying goes "just cuz I haven't seen it, doesn't mean it doesn't 
exist!".

So:

	(1) Has anyone seen/heard of a rack-mount passive crossover
	    on the market?

	(2) Anyone have any brighter ideas on how I can do this (other
	    than selling my GK-400 and getting an 800, or buying a line
	    level crossover and a second GK, or something else along those 
	    lines)?

...in short, H-E-L-P!

	Pete
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 Pete Turner              | "I'm not looking back -- but I want to look
 Intel Corporation        |  around me now"
 5000 W. Chandler Blvd.   |
 M/S CH3-36               |  -- Geddy Lee/Neil Peart
 Chandler, AZ 85226       | ---------------------------------------------------
 pturner@sedona.intel.com | "...yeah, I've been to Phoenix...they call that
 ATT: (602) 554-8906      |  place 'The Valley of the Sun'...they should call
 FAX: (602) 554-7281      |  it 'The Surface of the Sun'!..."
                          |
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