Fairly bad Bassman Video

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:20 pm

This just made me laugh

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1. That hair is atrocious
2. Says "Funny Story" and then doesn't tell a funny story
3. Talks a lot about bright switches. And there are no bright switches.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:24 pm

4. Talks SO MUCH
5. Talks about how it's the Amp changing the sound when he changed from the neck to a bridge pickup.

Dear Christ.

James · Post by **James** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:29 pm

6. It's one of his favourite amps because the numbers are on the faceplate not the knobs.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:30 pm

James wrote:6. It's one of his favourite amps because the numbers are on the faceplate not the knobs.

Everyone knows this has a massive effect on the TONE

It's a Clean Transplant.

He says that four times and I have no idea what the fuck he means.

James · Post by **James** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:35 pm

The thing with the jacks, my understanding is that it has some switching thing going on to reduce noise when you're not plugged in. There's a resistor between the two jacks to cut the noise on theone you're not using when you turn that channel up. Using channel 2alone puts that resistor in the circuit and you get a slightly quieter tone.

I've explained that terribly, but basically it's a by-product of the design not the aim. I think I showed that part of it at doogfest and the difference is very slight.

I should do a demo video of the Bassman with various dirt pedals. I'll have to find a way of actually recording the video first but it should be doable.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:37 pm

Close mic'd audio sync'd later with a video source. You can use a shit webcam or a phone.

i've done both. If your secondary source has both audio and video you can slice the audio out when you're playing and leave it for your chatter like Zaphod and I do.
It's soul destroying but it makes videos PRO.

James · Post by **James** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:40 pm

That reminds me of why I haven't tried it yet. My soundcard was spannered last time I tried to record using it. I'll try and set something up tomorrow. I think I could use the XLR input on my 4track for a preamp than a monitor out into the line in. I need to sort something to do a Pixies cover anyway so I may as well try it.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:41 pm

James wrote:That reminds me of why I haven't tried it yet. My soundcard was spannered last time I tried to record using it. I'll try and set something up tomorrow. I think I could use the XLR input on my 4track for a preamp than a monitor out into the line in. I need to sort something to do a Pixies cover anyway so I may as well try it.

You need to get an Audio Interface mate, they're dead cheap these days - no excuse for a recordist yourself not having something half-decent or at least USABLE.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:33 pm

FUCK I SHOULD NEVER HAVE CUT MY HAIR.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:34 pm

He obviously jizzes all over his own head every time he plugs into his precious.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:38 pm

i have a m audio fast track, Â£50 no latency, just rock. i'm just a little shy to do videos lol

Mo Law-ka · Post by **Mo Law-ka** » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:50 pm

this dude needs to SHUT THE FUCK UP
and get a new hair style.

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:31 am

There's simply too much going on around his face.

-specs
-23 earrings
-goatee
-flowers
-flaming cockscomb

STILL LIFE : An avatar-sized color study

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:41 am

I KNOW THIS GUY....

He works at the Guitar Center in San Marcos and goes by the name FLOCK due to the Flock of Seagulls thing he has going on. He also always talks about his bassman....

That is hilarious....

He is a nice guy but a little out there.

He sold me the T-Rex delay that James now has.

Sloan · Post by **Sloan** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:07 am

I need to move there and start a band with him.

mickie08 · Post by **mickie08** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:09 am

We can get you , me, DOTS, Chico, St Jimmy, Processed meat man, and Dogma hollow all together. If we work really hard, we might even be able to get more than 2 of us together at anyone (non ALBQ) time.

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:36 pm

That vid is almost as good as the demo vid I posted of teh guy with his shirt off shreding on a lp.

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:20 pm

He looks like Kevin Smith and that guy from Powerman 5000's baby.

JamesSmann · Post by **JamesSmann** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 2:42 pm

mickie08 wrote:I KNOW THIS GUY....

He works at the Guitar Center in San Marcos and goes by the name FLOCK due to the Flock of Seagulls thing he has going on. He also always talks about his bassman....

That is hilarious....

He is a nice guy but a little out there.

He sold me the T-Rex delay that James now has.

i fucking KNEW that was him!! i was going to post "I think i know that guy" but you confirmed it for me. i agree with you that's he's a litte out there, but he's a solid guy and always hooks you up...at least he used to...don't know if he still does.

Chico Malo · Post by **Chico Malo** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:27 pm

yeah, he's hooked me up a few times and has always been very cool but when he starts trying to tell me why one product is better than another, i just choose to ignore him.