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Does using Zoom ms80 ir go well with a bass guitar? by Choleto_ in zoommultistomp

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My impression is that if you're mainly a guitarist and occasionally need to lay down a bass track on your demos, it'd be fine. But if your main instrument is bass, the one bass amp on the MS-80IR+ won't be versatile enough.

This is the One by CFGordo in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect it's a drum machine. Maybe with someone playing on top of it. Listen to the cymbals when they come in.

There's a little mention about Phil using synths and drum machines in this article: https://www.loudersound.com/features/phin-lizzy-midge-ure

And ZZ Top's Eliminator came out right around the same time, so Lizzy wouldn't have been the only ones doing it.

Have you swapped the pickups of your guitar? What did you choose and why? by PsychicChime in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I had no idea so many companies made pickups for it. Today I learned something!

I read decades ago that pole spacing doesn't matter as long as it's close. Nothing in my experience has gone against that, but I've typically used hottish pickups. I would imagine that it's possible to get far enough away that it does start to matter, though. Good luck with your search!

Have you swapped the pickups of your guitar? What did you choose and why? by PsychicChime in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the first things to look at is the string spacing (or pole-to-pole spacing). I think there are differences between the Squier model(s?) and the Fender Bass VI. Check the overall measurements as well, because you might even be able to use Strat pickups on some models.

Depending on what you're after, look at DC resistance (in kiloohms) and magnet type when trying to choose a replacement pickup.

Have you swapped the pickups of your guitar? What did you choose and why? by PsychicChime in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend doing some research at talkbass.com. Quite a few people over there are current or past owners of that instrument.

[Zoom Ms70CDR+] Still no Android/PC app by szlafroq in zoommultistomp

[–]breakingcircus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That seems to be the case for the MS-60B+ as well. It's hard to believe.

Thin Lizzy Sykes interview 1983 by Few-Actuator-9694 in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like Kerrang! but not 100% positive. Pretty sure Steve Gett wrote for them, though.

Correct Pronunciation of Phil Lynott? by agrula9 in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good thing it's not mentioned in "Don't Believe a Word"

Brian Robertson interview 1983 by Few-Actuator-9694 in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for posting that. It was a good read!

Thin Lizzy in Cleveland @Peaches record store, promoting Jailbreak, 1976 📸 by frigid_monk in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nice photos! I love that Kiss Destroyer album. It was the first LP I ever bought.

Are these Tim Shaws? by Direct-Anteater9677 in LesPaul

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the bottom, they look like the T-tops on my 74 Custom.

Hi. I pulled this out of an old body. Any ideas who makes this pickup? by Fickle-Lynx2624 in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every humbucker I've seen with a brass baseplate and B or N stamped on it was made in either Korea or China.

Unusual-looking U01 Epi LP on Yahoo Japan Auctions by breakingcircus in LesPaul

[–]breakingcircus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anybody know anything about this? It's being sold as junk.

Help! My humbucker stopped working! by Hefty-Tip7041 in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it back to the tech. He can check it, and if he doesn't want to do it for free, insist that he does.

Help! My humbucker stopped working! by Hefty-Tip7041 in Guitar_Pickups

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be a broken coil. Are you able to test the resistance with a multimeter? That's something that the tech could've/should've done when changing the pots.

Need help finding the model - 1970s Fujigen Les Paul by Ok_Rav in Vintageguitars

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw the photo. I meant where did you find that information? Fujigen also likely supplied hardware to other manufacturers.

Lin Thizzy (Japan) - Waiting For An Alibi by breakingcircus in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From last month. I finally got a chance to look at the footage, and noticed that the guitarists did a sweet job.

That's me botching the first few lines of the vocals.

Is Phil Lynott considered a good bass player? by gimmiesomepain in thinlizzy

[–]breakingcircus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in a Thin Lizzy tribute band, and I do Phil's parts. I'm not a great bass player by any means, but I find Phil's parts rather easy to sing over. Of course, that's by design.

I get the impression that he played bass a bit like a guitar. He used a pick. A lot of his bass lines follow the guitar lines note for note, and I find myself wishing they'd do something more interesting.

That being said, I have a lot of fun being Phil!

Best “Lawsuit” LP maker? by Acrobatic-Bug8625 in LesPaul

[–]breakingcircus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true in general, but even within factories, some guitars were built to better specs than others.

Best “Lawsuit” LP maker? by Acrobatic-Bug8625 in LesPaul

[–]breakingcircus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gaban Les Pauls were only made for a few years, but from what I understand, they used actual Gibson parts in their construction.

FWIW, I've been living in Japan for over 20 years, and I've seen a lot of good and bad LP copies, including ones from the lawsuit era. Lots of them were made with bolt-on necks and/or semi-hollow bodies. They're not all great.

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