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New 1300W Amplifier with Bass Response Technology I'd take that with a giant shovel of salt3 points
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Agreed. Re. the original question, a pair of those cabs plus a good quality powered sub might be just about OK, but avoid the subs that are aimed at the cheaper end of the disco market and that claim ridiculous power outputs, etc. They may make a fair amount of noise, but it's all boom and no notes and the sound falls apart when you push them (they often achieve volume via over-zealous porting to give a false impression of power). As with our bass rigs, clean, plentiful low end costs money.2 points
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Just to inform you I bought Tecamp Puma T1000 and Barefaced One10. And I'm REALLY happy with this combination. Under 10 kg, loud enough and defined tone - everything I was looking for2 points
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All this talk about Ringo and his drumming abilty really gets away from me. Anyone can be a good competent drummer. Ringo was first and foremost a Beatle. Being a Beatle was his job and nobody did or does it better than him. I say there's never too many hounors if you were a part of a band that changed the world for the better. Blue2 points
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I'm a professional musician, though most of my income is from teaching music. Most of my gigs tend to be bunched up. One week in April was pretty mad with a gig on the Sunday, then two in Paris Tuesday and Wednesday, then two more on the Saturday and Sunday. In fact April was my busiest month of the year with 13 gigs, including the highlight for me personally one with Steve Lawson right at the end.2 points
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I've been in wedding & function bands for about the past 23 years. Anyone who's been in that type of band knows that you can be playing one style one minute and something completely different the next. In that time I've owned about 130 basses and the right bass for the band was the one I had at the time and to alter the sound I've moved my hand towards the neck or the bridge and played either heavier or lighter. My advice would be to find a bass that you really like to play, that feels good and you can comfortably play all night. Chances are the audience won't notice the difference anyway. Sometimes we get too caught up in trying to find something that we don't really need. I know that I was incredibly guilty of it in the past. When I change basses it's for the hell of it and not the sound. Any half decent bass will sound decent through the PA. Once I had it out of my system I started enjoying playing more instead of trying to find something that I thought I needed but had all along2 points
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Good luck getting that sentence over to a good proportion of our punters: "You play an elephant with what?"2 points
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Been quite an enlightening thread! We've got a number who are doing more than 100 gigs a year: @acidbass 185; @Jus Lukin 172; @casapete 150 - are you guys all full time pro's? and what about @M@23 with 96 and @ambient at 72 - semi pro? @chris_b 70; @mcnach 57; @ g jones 56 and @ kk jale 51 - what about you guys? Long established weekend warriors? Also working full or part time as well? All very impressive guys! Do you guys all use agencies or is it a case of long established and recurring relationships with pubs and clubs?2 points
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prob why it sold so fast!2 points -
I just don't get these honours, what's the point? nice for the unknowns (like the little old lady that's done school crossings for 50 years) but the rich and famous, isn't being lucky enough to be rich and famous enough?2 points
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G&L L2000. Probably the only bass that can do its own thing as well as a very passable P and Jazz bass sound.2 points
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Ok, very very begrudgingly i am putting my beloved USA Ampeg SVT2 Pro up for sale, simply because i have found something equally as heavy and grunty that fits my band and me a little more than the Ampeg does at this moment in time. (which i never though i would hear myself say). This amp has served me well over the last few years and has never skipped a beat. It has done probably 40+ shows with me since i have had it and is a real tour grade monster. It has just come out of a service from Aston Electronics in Stone (Staffs) with a new set of Tung Sol 6550 power tubes and a full check over and clean bill of health. It comes with a Rhino live in flight case that is as tough as the amp itself. This thing is not light. i repeat, not light. Weighs in at about 47kg with the case. Its never been a problem for me as i tour with a van, have band mates to help load it and the biggest sound on the planet is worth carrying. I will not courier this bad boy, i want the buyer to come to Stoke on Trent to pick it up from my studio so they can check it all out and be happy before going away and living a better life knowing that you now own the greatest amp of all time. Either that or can happily look at meeting within a distance. I travelled from Gloucester to Newcastle upon Tyne then back to Stoke to get this thing when i got it! bumf form the Ampeg website RMS Power Output (4 Ohms): 300-Watts RMS Power Output (2 Ohms): 300-Watts Preamp: Tubes (4 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7) Driver Tubes: 1 x 12AX7, 2 x 12AU7 Power Amp: Tubes (6 x 6550) Tone Controls: 3-Band Mid Tone Control: 5-Position Graphic EQ: Yes, 9-Band Ultra Low/High Boosts: Yes Balanced Line Out: Yes, Pre/Post (transformer) Effects Loop: Yes Preamp Out/Power Amp In: Yes Slave Out: Yes Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 19 x 7.5 x 15.75 Weight: 70 Pounds Any other questions let me know Cheers Will1 point -
Who Are You? Here's a little test. I'll start with myself. Let's say I made the news in some fashion. Which headline would I choose. "Blue, 65 year old bass player for rock band Maple Road was given the Good Humanitarian Award for his work with the homeless." " Blue, 65 year old Claims Adjuster for Southwestern Mutual was given the Good Samaritan Award for his work with the homeless." Me, I'd go with bass player. That's who I am. How about you, would you identify with your career/ job title or that your a bass player? Blue1 point
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Somebody should cite this in the "Basschat famous quotes" thread. Nice bass - I love the near grain-less effect of Holly.1 point
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Enjoy! Looks like a sweet little setup. Very jealous.1 point
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Yes - for One10 I'm using channel A (500W at 2Ω, around 250W at 8Ω) and it's just enough power. But it's also perfect with my Super Twin in bridged mode (1000W at 4Ω). It is powerful and detailed amp - and taste button is really cool also1 point
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My rule of thumb with non-English amp ratings......... Halve it (to bring it to rms, sort of) and halve again because they will be quoting peak music levels.............. so 1300watts becomes 325 real watts (across two boxes?)1 point
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Cyprus?? You must know my Auntie...1 point
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About 2/2.5mm deeper when I compared it to the stock pups.1 point
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NOW SOLD - please remove This is a great warm sounding portable bass combo in very good condition with light signs of wear. These are great for the studio or live on their own or using the line out socket to go through the PA. For their size these amps go loud enough to be heard with a drummer so can be great as a light weight gigging amp. Unlike the newer version of these (V2) they have convection cooling and a full range speaker rather than having a tweeter. Because they operate quietly they are great for studio recording. The amp chassis has some some light wear around two outside edges - see pics. Also the 'on' LED has moved slightly but can still be seen. The speaker cab itself is in very good condition with little sign of wear. This one also includes a custom made padded cover. Specifications: RMS Power Output: 50-Watts LF Driver: 1 x 12" Custom Ampeg Speaker Preamp: Solid-State Power Amp: Solid-State Tone Controls: 3-Band EQ Mid Tone Control: Style and Ultra Mid Line Out: Unbalanced Dimensions (W x H x D inches): 17.25 x 18 x 13 Weight: 39 Pounds (17.7 Kgs) Historical PAT pass stickers are included on the back of the combo. Spare 800mA fuses also supplied. Mainland UK Shipping: £17.501 point -
For me @Al Krow I still have a 'normal' job. But, about a year ago, I cut my hours right back. I was full time and always have been. It was a big decision with a toddler and another baby on the way, but I actually earn more than I did allowing more time to focus on music. The main band I'm in now, is a functions band that are lucky enough to be well connected. We have agency support as well as contracts with 3 holiday parks, plus a couple of well connected booking agents. This was the bands first full year with this lineup and current setup. We also have the option of solo/duo/trio/electric/acoustic, so can cover literally any situation. Sometimes the guitarist and singer do duo gigs, sometimes it's the guitarist and me. I reckon the band probably did about 120 this year including the ones without me. Next year is looking even busier, I'm hoping to do a bit of teaching and maybe even a bit more guitar playing and hopefully this time next year I'll be full time with music.1 point
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A nice member of the honours list for me is local lad Charlie Fogarty. He was a youth footballer for the Birmingham academy when he was involved in a car crash that left him in a coma and severely brain damaged. A few years on he's done work for disabled football teams all over the midlands and set up Solihull Moors disabled open-age team, and hopes to get into the Paralympic GB team. All aged just 18. To me, these are the sorts of people that deserve all the credit.1 point
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Top class - cheers Jim1 point
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Nik bought my Custom NR T Bird. Just a thoroughly excellent chap and an experience that reinforces why the BC Forum and Marketplace works. All hassle free, just as it should be. Thanks Nik!1 point
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Yes, the control over the parameters via expression pedals and the possibilities for connecting to other gear is great on the Moog stuff. I’m sure I’ll probably regret taking them back soon enough and buy them again! I’d really like to try it with the control processor unit to see what else it can do. With that it is possible to alter the shape of the envelope via the attenuator. The filter paired with the phaser was a great sound. Congratulations on the Matryoshka, it sounds cool. If you fancy posting some clips that’d be appreciated. I’m looking at getting a Moog synth as I’m really into these sounds now.1 point
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all bands that make it need a lot of luck, but to stay there needs talent as well1 point
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Every band I've been in I have been one of the founding members or started it completely. The guys that audition had to fit with me. It wasn't planned like that, it just happened. I actually really like the idea of being given a set list to learn and then just having to turn up. I'd be very happy to never do the organisation again. I'm not really gigging at the moment (apart from an educational trust orchestra), but in a couple of years my eldest daughter will be old enough to be allowed to play in the jazz clubs. She is turning into a great clarinettist and (at the moment anyway) wants me and a drummer friend to play with her. If we can find a good pianist then we'll have a great little jazz quartet. Really looking forward to that!1 point
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Based on recent experience, I'd recommend avoiding people without transport of their own (for some reason I've been involved with three such people this year, two of them drummers!), people who booze at gigs and can't hold their drink, people who lose their temper at gigs (especially when drunk) and chuck their kit around, swear at staff, etc (that's another venue we won't get asked back to!). I think the most fun I've had this year is the couple of depping gigs I've done, no responsibility, just show up on time, play your parts, get paid and go home.1 point
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The phrase, 'I don' t care about money', is a danger signal as far as commitment is concerned. Luckily, my main band do care about money and are very commited (we're playing 4 gigs this weekend). We're in our 50s too, so we're no spring chickens.1 point
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Have we met?1 point
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I finally got round to getting a Helix LT yesterday and although i've just started playing around with it, it does seem rather marvelous. My day job of designing musical instruments meant it would only be a matter of time before i started making bits for it and the first one is a screen protector. I'm aware of the one you can get from the USA but I thought i'd do my own version (early design pics attached). It's a 3D printed frame with a 2mm thick polycarbonate or acrylic window. It attaches to the LT with either magnetic tape (inset into the frame) or double sided tape. I'm going to print one in the next few days so will post some pics of it installed if anyone might be interested1 point
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Get a set of these. If you measure the perimeter of your cab grill and that will give you the rough length you need. You then remove the grill, stick the strip around the inside edge and replace then you're good to go! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=292222022202&globalID=EBAY-GB1 point
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Yup, both my Gibson and the ones I was going to take pics of are without the scoops.1 point
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What neepheid said.1 point
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Yeah, I'm sure a live video will happen I will post one up.1 point
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That's not the Gibson TB+ pickups. The scooped out short edges are the tell-tale signs - the Gibson ones are squarer - like this pic - Also, the GIbson TB+ only uses 2 screws to attach it to the bass.1 point
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I suspect it will Really pleased. It's borderline so good that I was almost slightly annoyed that it made my 64 look like a total waste of money. Not quite - but really close1 point
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beyerdynamic DT 770 are what I use for both practice and performance foldback at the moment (same as several guys above). I use the 80ohm version. I play a 6 string bass and they give a good representation of both the low end and the high end without muddying the middle. No issues driving them and no problem experienced with a lack of volume. Managed to get them for circa £100. Really sturdy and good level of isolation.1 point
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Yup I have one, for the purposes I bought it it is perfect. Next week I’ll try it out at a rehearsal with a loud rock band just to see if it copes, but so far love it1 point
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I'm with SteveK in principle. But if I were a jazz guy I'd use a stand, if only to let the audience know that what I'm playing isn't just a load of random old crap I'm making up as I go along.1 point
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Hi mate, haven't tried those, but I got a Westbury bag (I think it was the 22mm) for my 3/4 bass from Bassbags and it'a great bag, well made, with handles in all the right places - it's pretty bulky but I can fold it in half. 3mm will keep the rain off but might not be much use at preventing knocks, but depends on where you plan to play I guess.1 point
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Thanks, advice was taken. My poor attempt at lightning the mood.1 point -
Sent the serial number off to Dingwall and they've replied confirming the spec but with a few more details. For one, I've now learnt that the finish isn't candy cola, but is actually "black cherry" which is definitely more apt. As for the dual density body, the top half is northern ash and the bottom half is swamp ash. I've also found out it's birthday is only a few days before mine and made in 2014.1 point
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Here: I know most will find it unlikely with my musical taste.1 point
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The price included the bag and the filter twin. The head is in like new condition. I'm intrested in trade for stingray or fender.1 point -
Darkglass M900, exceptional amp with the superb Darkglass B3K and Vintage circuits built-in, but is also capable of producing a hell of a lot of clean power and volume. The loudest Class D I have used, for sure, can do 900w at either 4 or 2 ohm switchable. In very good condition and comes in original box with the intelligent footswitch. Selling as for various reasons, primarily I am moving all drive etc back to my pedalboard and using an amp for on-stage sound only, the rest going FOH from the board. I wont be using the drive circuit anymore, which seems a waste [disclaimer - I am still very much using Darkglass drive, just via a AO and B7K Ultra!] Now Reduced to £690 plus shipping Shipping included, no trades please. Pics on request but should be up later. Thanks!1 point
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I think you should buy this one out of the options you've given because its more powerful than the others and should give you a better sound because of it. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Belcat-25W-Electric-Bass-Amp/8C9"]http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Belcat-25W-Electric-Bass-Amp/8C9[/url] I'd personally ignore anyone telling you to play through a computer or headphones because you'll still need to invest in decent speakers/headphones and still not get a decent sound because they're not made for playing a bass guitar through...AND more importantly you wont experience the coolest part of playing bass and thats making the whole room vibrate!! As a beginner, you dont need anything fancy or amazing guitar tone because at the end of the day you're going to be playing to the mirror in your bedroom. If you then decide you like it so much you want to start gigging, then I would start looking at more expensive stuff because at the moment you dont know if you're going to enjoy it or not, so for now keep it simple, BASS > LEAD > AMP. Find some easy songs you want to learn (which is pretty easy to do on bass) and just play! Until you know what you're looking for and looking at I wouldnt buy anything secondhand unless you had someone to go with you that knows what to look for and know if somethings dodgy or has been abused. Keep it simple now, you dont want to have a headache before you even play the thing! Buy an amplifier...1 point
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