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[quote name='Musicman20' post='1060419' date='Dec 16 2010, 11:16 AM']+1 Im 29 and I look younger than all of them. I wouldnt mind a shot at it but Im nowhere near London.[/quote] I agree, I have a 'stage age', I look younger than I am, so I apply for gigs that require a certain age etc, it's the game.. After I'm gigging with the band, I tell them my actual age, by then they don't care!! We all have enough common sense to get an idea of what they want. I think you need these constraints, because there are some idiots that will will be completely wrong for the band because they don't even read the ad. all they see is BASS PLAYER WANTED and will apply.. I'm sure it's a ball park figure If you're 55 and only likes Jazz = not really a fit for this band..

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1059780' date='Dec 15 2010, 05:44 PM']a kinda tubey sounding small amp.... throw the TC classic 450 in the mix. tried one in a shop, unsure what i thought of it.[/quote] In general, I don't get on with them for a tubey vibe, but I know Musicman20 loves them and many others as a good amp.

As a fan and user of both MB and the Terror bass.. You gotta try both. If you only want a warm vintage tone which is warm and meaty, then add more drive very it's gritty, you have too choose the TB. If you like the solid state sound of markbass and like a a blend of both the go for the MB tube. You can get all solid state lovelyness of MB then a but add of bitgrit from the tube as you blend it in to be more tube-like, but it won't go as far as the TB. I think the MB Tube is a modern tube feel rather than the TB is more vintagey I really don't see the point of the Rocker, as the TB does it better. The TB is the closest you'll get to full valve without break your back and wallet, nothing comes close. 2 valves in the pre amp, I think is the key. Try it both, for some the MB Tube is tubey enough, for me I prefer the TB for tube and the MB3 for solid state.. My opinion on reviews is very jaded, as we all want different things.. Also what cab are you using?

NEW RIG. Sounds like

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1059627' date='Dec 15 2010, 03:11 PM'][url="http://www.theothernewssource.com/index.php/odds-and-ends/how-i-got-an-uncooperative-ebay-buyer-to-pay-for-her-purchase-was-it-unethical-53027/"]Ebay is not a 'car dealership'[/url] [/quote] This just made my day... It's funny. Technically all the guy did was get the money he asked for.. Karma :-)

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1056883' date='Dec 13 2010, 02:05 AM']Gotta agree there - from your description I'd say tapewounds will give you exactly what you're after. Give them a go![/quote] +1

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1053185' date='Dec 9 2010, 06:38 PM']+1 to the above. With my (punk) band, in regular pub venues, my Terror has both gain & volume on 2, and even then I sometimes think its too loud. Great little amps, ease of use and portability, and ridiculously loud. Seems with my rcommendations of the Terror, I`m never gonna shift my Marshall, lol.[/quote] Ha ha noticed your change in gear over the last year and your comments from changing the TB.. I've come from owning SS to my TB and when I get my studio built and sort and or some extra cash.. something like your marshall will be on my list.. I'm sure it will go soon..

[quote name='Bottle' post='1053857' date='Dec 10 2010, 11:09 AM']I've started relying more on the monitor mix, as it's sometimes inconvenient or inappropriate to bring my full stack (or even just some of it), one of the main reasons why I tend to use my SansAmp direct into the PA and use the headphone or IEM mix. I've also found a way of setting the PA desk to send my bass-only signal into one side of my 'cans and the mix-minus-bass into the other side. Works a treat, and is easy enough to balance the relative volumes either on the desk or at the IEM pack. Don't think it will cause me to retire the amp+cab setup, but makes get-ins and get-outs an awful lot simpler and quicker. I can get everything I need into my gigbag, and only have to make one trip in from the car, which is a godsend. I'll still use the stack for bigger gigs, where there's limited PA support or where we're outdoors HTH, Ian[/quote] what gear do you in this senario?

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1053318' date='Dec 9 2010, 08:31 PM']That was ironic. Obviously the ideal setup is all of them. At once.[/quote] Agreed.. :-)

I've usually been a 4x10 man, then I went down the 2x10 and 1x15 as an extension cab.. But I'm thinking about getting two 1x12's, as I'm falling for those lovely mids you get in basses.. I'm thinking the Aggies GS112 or DB112 You have to use your ears, everyone wants something different.. the bass, room and amp and if you play with PA all play a lot in this but In general rule in my non geeky knowledge and experience, but only MO 10's - punchy 12's - warmer (nice low mids) 15's big bottom end so 2x10 punchy - good for small gigs 4x10 punchy, but a fuller tone 6x10 punchy and bigger sound 8x10 Standard tour rig - full tone with good punch and big lows 1x12 warm - good for small gigs 2x12 full warm sound 2x10+15 - punchy and bottom end, some say best of both 2x15 - great for reggae - dubby like 4x12 - big rock sound, but maybe a touch wolley, but not with modern cabs 18's ???? - earthquake

After being a full valve Ampeg and full valve Orange fan.. I really like the Terror bass.. You get a great valve tone without breaking your back. It's very close over the weight and price. If i'm on tour then all valve as I don't have to carry it, but I'm very happy my TB. If you ofset the weight and price, the TB wins hands down and the DIs sound great as that's all valve which is going to the desk/FOH/Logic etc.. It's not just a rocker's amp. It's very warm and groovy.. Can't imagine why you want more than the 500w, but there is a 1000w version..

[quote name='rOB' post='997911' date='Oct 23 2010, 10:41 AM']mm I guess that's the important bit isn't it. Just loved the idea of not have to deal with transporting an amp![/quote] As a muso who does, the session stuff as well as the original band circuit.. A small amp and cab or small combo is better for your own monitoring.. I only find very good venue (not many in london can ever give a good amount of monitoring for bass.. I use a my terror bass and a sp210 and that fits on a foldable trolley from B&Q.. with my bass on my back I can do any gig via public transport.. your other options for more portability is get a smaller harte amp then DI out of that.. (but I'd probably use a sansamp to send to the desk, as I'm not keen on the sound of the little hartke kickbacks). I played festival where the hired SWR set up stopped working.. my trusty sansamp saved the day and infact 'sounded better' according to the sound guy..

[quote name='Bass_Guardian' post='1050659' date='Dec 7 2010, 03:56 PM']Aye christian only probably, its really only for fun and not a career.[/quote] Just because it' not a Christian band it doesn't mean, mean it has to be for a career. I'm not trying to be funny or anything mate. I had lots of friends in the past play with lots of bands for fun, they just made sure it didn't have any conflicts with their beliefs.. There's alot of bands out there matey will fit your bill. You might need be a bit more specific in terms of your musical style.. It might help you find a band quicker

Check out starnow.co.uk and musofinder.co.uk .. you might find something there.. Are you solely looking for a Christian band only?.. I'm pretty sure there are bands out there that maybe that, but maybe not have the label

I've been considering swapping my MB1x15 for the Orange 1x15 to go with my Terror and sp210.. I use the 210 and TB on gigs in london on the tube and the sound is awesome.. Long term.. the AD200 will be MIIIIIINNNNEE :-)

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1049593' date='Dec 6 2010, 05:08 PM']Having used both Trubass and Orange Terror I've been really happy with my tone. You have two options really, brands aside. Some pups are more traditional tones / vintage vibes and some are designed to give things a bit more omph! From what you are saying I'd lean towards the vintage vibe rather than something beefed up. Chances are the pickups in your bass are just a bit lacklustre. I use Wizard and Seymour Duncan - I'd recommend either as an improvement on stock pups. With Wizard you can phone the guy to discuss your tone and he is really helpful. Just be careful if going down the hotter pickup route that you may lose what you like about your tone. These are more popular sales wise but personally I swear by the vintage spec pups and my sound is always where I want it to be, even when using a cheaper venue rig.[/quote] Hmm vintage us more my thing.. Vintage Tone is definitely the thing that I like over hotter pups which is why i left active circuits. We also have the same cab, so guess we're singing by the same hymn sheet.. I'll have to check out both pups. I know alot of people talk of SDs bit I'm yet to hear them..

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1049593' date='Dec 6 2010, 05:08 PM']Having used both Trubass and Orange Terror I've been really happy with my tone. You have two options really, brands aside. Some pups are more traditional tones / vintage vibes and some are designed to give things a bit more omph! From what you are saying I'd lean towards the vintage vibe rather than something beefed up. Chances are the pickups in your bass are just a bit lacklustre. I use Wizard and Seymour Duncan - I'd recommend either as an improvement on stock pups. With Wizard you can phone the guy to discuss your tone and he is really helpful. Just be careful if going down the hotter pickup route that you may lose what you like about your tone. These are more popular sales wise but personally I swear by the vintage spec pups and my sound is always where I want it to be, even when using a cheaper venue rig.[/quote] Hmm vintage us more my thing.. Vintage Tone is definitely the thing that I like over hotter pups which is why i left active circuits. We also have the same cab, so guess we're singing by the same hymn sheet.. I'll have to check out both pups. I know alot of people talk of SDs bit I'm yet to hear them..

I bought Fender Aeordyne secondhand at the beginning of the year after letting go my Ibanez of 6 years... I really liked the tone I got from it.. The P/J thing worked well for both Rocky stuff and groove.. In June, I got an Fender Jazz Roadworn which blew me away, it a lovely warm vintage tone which I would easy use for Rock/folk and then tweek it for some soulful groovey tones.. The roadworn ended up being the bass of choice in general anyway I remember, that the previous owner recommended that I use flats on the Aeordyne, so after having two basses I like, I changed the Aeordyne to TruBass strings so I'd get two different sounds.. I love the sound and the through my Terror Bass, I can get rick groovy tones or dark rock ones now the only problem is, I have noticed it the J PUP is a bit noisey and lacks bit of umph.. I only noticed this when recording with both basses.. I love the passive tone so Active is not an option and I'm thinking I should change the P/J PUP, but have no Idea where to start.. Any suggestions?? and what are my options? I actually like the sound of the current PUPs, but it need a bit more power with less noise and a touch more character..

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1043485' date='Dec 1 2010, 10:41 AM']Yeah!! I can't remember whose Ric it was but I played through my amp (in my sig), and I'm sure someone else played theirs through it aswell. It sounded great to cut a long story short. My guess is your friend is rather snobbish since the markbass amp you mention is as SS, and maybe he has a preconceived about how rics should sound. The thing about Markbass amps is that they are very transparent, in terms of as what you put in you get out, a bit nasaly in the mids but that about it IMO. When I played a RIC at the bassbash it sounded very full and was very impressed with it's sound (I'm not a passive kinda guy) and I didn't think "this would be better with an all valve amp" Best thing to do, try a RIC out on your rig to let your self decide.[/quote] +1000 do believe the hype, listen and try it with your ears. If I had a MB rig then bought a RIC, I'd try it out for a while.. I love both SS, Valve and hybrids, they all have something different to offer.. Not all valves are great neither the others, you have to try them.. blanket opinions about brands and type don't really wash these days there is so much out there.. You can't say that..

Most of the time I play funkier stuff. I think about using the bridge pickup more, and the front less and the play closer to the bridge is a big thing.. I agree with derrenleepoole points, but I also think the fingers (both hands) have a lot to play in this aswell, far more than people think. Feel is important. If you add these things together, you'll get a better sound, then over time you might realise you need better gear. But good gear doesn't mean good sound. If you but Nathan East on an old £50 Westfield, he will still sound like nathan east, brilliant

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1036355' date='Nov 25 2010, 02:03 PM']Hmm, having true bypass puts me off, a decent buffer at the start of your chain is far preferable.[/quote] why compromise the sound at the start of the chain?.. why compromise it ever? Bass and effects are tricky enough as it is trying to get the mix of low end and effects

It's funny, the one question that hasn't come up is the quality of the band.. I've played in bands where we had a sound guys for 3 reasons: 1. no one wanted to lug around the PA gear, that was his/her responsibility, but it meant a far small gig fee for the band 2. there are so many instruments, you need a GOOD PA guy to make it sound good 3. there was a big enough budget.. On the flip side I've played in bands that did big corp shows without sound guys, but you didn't have a guitarist constantly turning and up to a drummer who plays far too loud etc.. the The first I played in this context used in ears monitoring, then the wireless guitarist would check the sound before the gig and occasionally when running around playing solos, the other band with no sound guy, had the same mix in the FOH for the monitors and the band actually 'used their ears to gauge the level' If you can't trust the band to do that and the gig isn't worth fluffing up, then get a sound guy.. But I do think band members can save money on gigs if everyone listens ;-) I know I'm asking alot :-P