stingrayPete1977

I like that, I have been suggesting a similar thing based on a pair of genz heads, I invented (in my head) the same idea but with only one input but two 900w outputs, the rest of it is the same as my shuttlemax anyway. The second input would be great for db users rather than using the fx return.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1379677503' post='2215579'] I have and use both, but as basses are regularly plugged straight into an amp (or possibly a preamp with EQ controls), so isn't it just about where you do any tone shaping? [/quote] This my view, having it on the bass just makes mid song tweaks easier or handy if like me you play pick, fingers or slap from one song to the next, look at the setlist and I know without playing a note how much and which knob to tweak.

I must admit it was my first time so I was quite happy and was pleased his voice was still good, bit of bass drama just added to the fun! I don't even know who the support where but yes, bit dull but sort of filled the background while we all got a pint and a tiny gap to stand in

I don't think you would have been in a better position with anything else, the modern amps work on quite a flexible voltage compared to some amps afaik, if the generator was knackered enough to be struggling with led stage lights I think it was a losing battle! A basic little honda gene should be enough for a few amps and lights so I'd say the gene was either way too small, faulty or had something else like a beer tent draining the power?

I like the black as it ties the look of the hardware and pickups together?

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1379664445' post='2215318'] Ah ... so ... no Nigella Lawson content then? [/quote]

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1379662842' post='2215286'] I was there! Right at the back... As the amp lunched itself I thought it was the best tone if the night! The bass tech got the bass back after a few mins. It was Ben's main bass, called Baron apparently. [/quote] Did you enjoy the gig?

[quote name='Westie9' timestamp='1379661385' post='2215270'] Whoever managed to get their paws on the P Bass, how far do you reckon they managed to get home in one piece? [/quote] I was hoping a basschatter had got it but it's probably on ebay already.

Thanks again Geoff, really good as ever, I have downloaded an app for ear training to play with until my wrist improves.

Welcome home Matilda

I have my elec bass into the amp instrument input and my db with single bassmax into fishman then into fx return, I could do with a mute pedal for the db circuit rather than turning the fishman up and down but other than that it works well.

Every problem I have had with basses has been jack socket wiring related that would of rendered any bass unplayable until soldered again, active or passive.

The Genz shuttlemax 9.2 has more power, twin channels using FET and or blendable valve preamp, 3 fx loops which gives you the option of a global only loop for use of an external preamp or in my case the fishman pro from the double bass. It comes with a footswitch and costs less, good old Fender are stopping sales of all Genz gear! Lol.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1379425011' post='2212509'] So he's reluctant to put (at the most) 9V DC into a mains socket on a keyboard or amp but happy to put 250V AC into it? [/quote] I'd be happy to let you see what 6 AA batteries feel like, I have a 1000v setting on mine too

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1379584504' post='2214376'] I've never made a bass-buying decision based on whether or not the bass was active or passive---so long as it sounds good I don't care either way (I have two basses---one active, one passive). With that said, I am very much a "find one good sound and leave it there" kind of guy, so the ability to change sounds quickly using just the controls on my bass just isn't an issue for me. [/quote] I think this is the most sensible post so far

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1379571048' post='2214224'] My experience seems to suggest tgatcactives open up a lot of the extreme bottom and top of the frequency range. However I use now a passive jazz and it has billions of top end, thanks to far better and simply electronics and the pickups I have are top notch. A passive bass also works better for me at the moment too. [/quote] Yes and you have an active EQ on your amp, we can argue the toss all day but its not that much different to anyone using an active jazz with standard passive pickups other than the distance between the pickup and the controls.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1379540384' post='2214081'] Passive = simplicity??? the first bass in your thread is a Peavey T40!!! I've had one of them - my current bass has a dual filter preamp with 8 knobs... but it's simpler than the passive T40 to get your head round!!! While we're on the T40.... I had one - and to my hands it felt a little dead, compared to my main bass at the time which is super resonant the T40's massive bridge effectivly decoupled the body from the strings. Odd to play but designed that way and playing with a band you realised it didn't matter too much and it was very rewarding bass to play. My point is that the way the bass was constructed, then the pickups and pickup placement determined the sound - and a active circuit after all that isn't going to make too much difference unless it's been designed that way (in the way a stingray or alembic have). My point - wether it takes batteries or not is the least of your worries when bass shopping. I bet however fancy the EBS system they aint pushing mains voltage down the instument cable! My more serious point was that onboard bass preamps are a compromise of design wether they are on 9 or 18v power supply- in each cases the designer has to ballance the best part with it's power consumption. There's no point making a curcuit that sounds amazing but burns through batteries in only an hour. Obviously on an amp you don't have these constraints and can go for higher power consumption chips... or even ramp the power up and use tubes in your Eq section.... ooooo.... [/quote] The circuit in the amp will be at a reduced voltage, the jazz I just sold had a preamp the size of a matchbox containing the same circuit as the ebs microbass amp for example.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1379533343' post='2213922'] The difference is that the amp EQ isn't being forced to run on a 9v battery.... Mind you some classic bass sounds require a certain Eq - the ray, and the slightly nasel sound of a Warwick eq spring to mind [/quote] I know what you are saying but people are still boosting frequencies without even knowing it in many cases, I am not familar with every amp but I presume many have active EQs like my Genz heads? Also many basses use 18v or even a lead feeding endless power to the bass from a fixed power supply just like the amp has, I know EBS Freak has this for a fact, it also runs all his leds, metronome and tuner, the average P bass lover would be put off by that without hearing it!

Nice one Tony, another convert

[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1379527855' post='2213790'] [attachment=144072:Bass Bike.jpg] [/quote] I was thinking a comedy one where the bloke rode the bass as a bike, I will give you 7/10 though

How many people on here bang on about passive basses only to put it straight into a modern amp with an active EQ? What they are saying is they prefer a pickup with a really long lead

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1379523177' post='2213688'] I'm doing well Pete. Still getting used to the restricted movement but getting there. [/quote]that's good news mate [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1379524376' post='2213704'] Ah that must be a pain Pete! Did they at least let you have some morphine home with you? To eh... "kill the pain"? [/quote] didn't even give me any free paracetamol! [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1379524622' post='2213712'] OK! OK! OK! I take it you aren't going out the house at the moment then? [/quote] A Team box set getting a beating.

I'm sure someone more savvy than me could conjure an image of a man riding a double bass with wheels attached?

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1379505585' post='2213409'] You'll be happy to know that I'll pray for you, SRPete. You'll be sad to know I pray to dark forces from the deep. Get well soon! [/quote] I'll take whatever I can get

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1379504940' post='2213398'] Mate I'll drop in some A&W goodness for you - if I can get some time to get across to you this week! [/quote] Yes yes yes!