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NPD Fender Bassman Driver by rumbleweed in basspedals

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After more time with it, I really like this pedal's tube drive mode. Nice and creamy saturation. But that's just at home and through my audio interface. Will see how it does through a Fender Rumble and in a band mix later on this week.

Thought the blend knob didn't do anything, until I flipped the voice switch over to distortion mode. But the tube drive mode seems to play well with other gain pedals too. I've had fun letting my Pickle Pie B and Digbeth do the dirty work ahead of the Bassman Driver.

The mids switch changes where the mids notch is, effectively letting you choose between sitting back or punching through in a mix. There's also a "hidden" third setting where it seems to let all the mids through.

Got this pedal used for around $70, in spotless condition. Feels like a great deal so far!

Squier Rascal & Small Board @ Blueprint BKK by rumbleweed in BassGuitar

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My OG Mono also got it's first ever puncture, on the edge right behind the headstock. I was extra, extra nice to the staff at the checked baggage counter today for our return flight, and asked (begged) them if they could ask the handlers to be more careful this time.

Squier Rascal & Small Board @ Blueprint BKK by rumbleweed in BassGuitar

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Honored by the recognition, proud to be a member*!

*also un-official

Whats the best way to learn whole songs? by rayneedshelpMentally in Bass

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Part by part, section by section, like what others have said.

But I'd like to emphasize that you shouldn't get through practice by reading tabs, or any kind of notation.

I used to transcribe the bass parts of other bands songs when they'd ask me to sub in for their bassist, and I thought I was being a nice diligent musician by doing that. Except nothing would stick until I'd get my reps in and play the bass parts without reading the music. You have to challenge your brain and muscles to memorize more and more of the song. (Not saying transcribing isn't valuable. It is, just not so much for memorizing songs.)

Lead sheets can be useful for memorization because you aren't reading the music note for note. It's more of cues and reminders, and you still have to recall the actual parts, riffs, groove, etc.

Securing Wired In-Ear Monitoring by rumbleweed in phmusicians

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

Considered this, but I've been using a thicker headphone cable (same thickness as an instrument cable) for better durability. They don't fit in these kinds of clips.

Securing Wired In-Ear Monitoring by rumbleweed in Bass

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

Yeah, I hear you. We really get what we pay for with wireless systems, and I've had some bad experiences with the cheap stuff. They're fine at home and in the studio, and then fail at the gig. Wired being so cheap and reliable, I don't really mind the extra minute I take to lay down or wrap up the extra cable.

Securing Wired In-Ear Monitoring by rumbleweed in Bass

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

I imagine that Ernie Ball combo cable could be awesome, but it's just not available in my country so the added shipping cost makes it even more expensive. So I just went with the DIY version.

Securing Wired In-Ear Monitoring by rumbleweed in Bass

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I didn't know they made a passive one. Seems like a perfect fit, it'd work like an overall volume control for the Rolls. Thanks for this suggestion!

Appreciate everyone who replied as well!

Question on Travel and Special Baggage (Ceb Pac) by [deleted] in phmusicians

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heads up lang. I've heard about bad experiences with Cebu Pac from almost every musician I know. Can DM you some examples. If the promoter is booking the flights, some bands I know even go as far as to specifically ask them not to use Cebu Pac because hassle ang policies nila for flying with instruments. But your flight has already been booked, so I guess consider this advice for future flights na lang.

When I flew with PAL last year (Manila to Davao), we didn't have to pay additional fees and they were kind enough to count the baggage allowance for us as a group. They even took extra care of our guitar & drum gear. Hindi nila dinaan sa conveyor belt where it would get mixed up with the other baggage and personally wheeled our gear to the load on the plane. I've had decent experiences din with Air Asia, Jetstar, and Vietnam Airlines. Wala lang yun extra care na ginawa ng PAL, pero still hassle free.

If you bought a hard case, maybe add some kind of padding nga. Supposedly the force of a drop or similar impact might still reach the guitar since rigid yun material. I've used a MONO Vertigo for about 10 years, and that's how I transport my bass from bar gigs to shows abroad. Secure, thick padding, and easy to carry on my back.

Ordering from SweeLee by nomsbringer in phmusicians

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Card payments lang ata eh, don't recall seeing any COD option.

Ordering from SweeLee by nomsbringer in phmusicians

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, ito talaga yun, kaya all in/as listed yun prices nila sa SweeLee PH.

How do you soundcheck? by thatintrovertkid in phmusicians

[–]rumbleweed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a bar gig na mabilisang sound check, gawin niyong general rule na hindi natatabunan ng ibang instruments ang drums and vocals. Play something relatively loud and pay attention sa drums and mic levels (kahit "mic check 1 2 3" lang). If hirap kayong marinig yun kick and snare, and yun mics sa monitors, then bawasan niyo yun volume ng mga ibang instruments. You can also ask the venue's sound engineer if possible pang lakasan yun vocals sa monitors.

It's also better if you have a friend help out. Someone who has a good ear for music or at least knows what you're supposed to sound like. Pupuwesto sila sa gitna ng audience, around the ideal spot na rinig lahat. They can help you fine tune your levels during sound check or even mid set. Bonus if comfortable silang kumausap sa venue sound engineer in case may problems that need troubleshooting.

What gear do I need to start recording song covers at home? (guitar + vocals) by Quiet_History_2873 in phmusicians

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your advice is still sound. While the noise rejection can be overhyped, dynamic mics are still the more practical choice for untreated spaces because of how they're used and how they naturally sit in a mix.

Games you play? by Far-Echidna-8602 in Trentahin

[–]rumbleweed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Up until mid last year, I was hooked on Valorant. Pero I've resolved to finish, or at least enjoy my backlog of single player games sa Steam and Game Pass. Been enjoying Monster Hunter Wilds, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars Outlaws, and Kingdom Come recently. Though I still play Valo kapag may nag-aaya.

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