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The Artec parametric pedal is pretty good for this. And cheap.

They do have a bit of bottom end, eh? I played at a largeish bar once with the 1126s, and there was a reggae band before us who would used our equipment. The amount of bass that box can pump out was remarkable.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1462529098' post='3043759'] Another thing is, given how loud an amp is at 500 watts, your ears will probably give out long before the cab. [/quote] Dunno. That cab isn't the most powerful... So I can see easily situations where you might be tempted to push it harder in order to get that little bit more oomph. The cab won't get a lot louder but you can stress it. As others say... just don't go crazy boosting huge lows, and listen to it. If it starts sounding like it's struggling, then back down. I have used a (putative) 900W amp into 2x S112 (500W together)... no problem at all. It has the ability of causing trouble, but if you're sensible it'll be ok.

... not missing the 1126 cabs. They were beautiful and sounded very sweet... but a pair of S112 is much more my kind of thing. I've been singing praises elsewhere about them. I ended up with 4 of them in fact! but I only need 2. For 'bigger guns'... a pair of BF BB2 are pretty cool. And they do fit in the boot of my car after all!

I don't, normally. But sometimes I want that sound that you get with a pick so... I'd use a pick. It's just another way to get other sounds. No better, no worse.

I like it but... kind of bland. Where's the grunt? I'd have chosen something more 'in your face' as the first single... so I don't have great expectations for the rest of the album, sadly

... another 2x BB2 user here. Just to add that... they even fit in the boot of my little A3! This is just tonight packing the car ready for tomorrow... 2x BB2, LM3 and Streamliner 900 heads (I'll use the LM3 but I like to have a backup just in case), and a small pedalboard. Between the cabs and the back of the seat there's a small space where I can fit a small bag with clothes etc... The bass will travel in the footwell of the rear seats, covered with a black cloth. Between that and the tinted windows, nobody would even know I have a full bass rig on board. Can still take three passengers with me if I need to.

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1462444619' post='3043022'] Yeah, I'd pretty much eat my hat if he wouldn't build that for you. [/quote] Oh, I already know he would... it would not be my first M-bass

I want a Jake/Jazz. Jake body but two J pickups spaced as in a Jazz and wired as in a Jazz. With a suitably wider/meatier neck. Purple (metallic?) body and maple fingerboard. I had this idea in mind for a while, but then I saw a picture of Prince playing a Jazz in that colour combination and it kind of said to me 'this is what you HAVE to do'. Then I can sell all my Jazzes. I love the sound but not the neck or the body. Hmmm.

[quote name='mikebass84' timestamp='1462391622' post='3042716'] My very first bass. (Tanglewood Warrior IIIFH with entwistles) Doesn't play the best. Doesn't sound the best but is beautiful! [/quote] I had one of those basses!!! What a beast, I wish I had kept it. I installed a 3-band Glockenklang preamp on it and it was just... beautiful indeed.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1462383177' post='3042594'] Better send it to me then [/quote]

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1462372871' post='3042478'] I agree with the above, with pretty much every bass I have sold the first question has always been "is the neck straight?" When I have replied "no it has a little bit of relief so as to make it playable" most buyers lose interest immediately, I guess most potential buyers especially on Ebay are not experienced in the physics of a set up so run a mile fearing being left with an unplayable bass. [/quote] that's odd

I'm currently waiting for mine. Any day now. I never played with the original so I'd be no use regarding how it compares to the older one.

great story

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1461965067' post='3039272'] Combo is great value compared with a LIII and separate 121 NY cab. [/quote] what we need is an easy way to take the head in and out of the combos!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1461943031' post='3039000'] Have to say, I`ve always been very impressed when hearing Markbass amps through Barefaced cabs, the two seem to really work well together. Never had that set-up myself, but every time I`ve heard that particular pairing I`ve thought it was great. [/quote] LM3 + BF Big Baby2 is pretty sweet. And HUGE. LM3 + BF Compact, very big bottom end, it sounded good but not as good as the BB2. LM3 + TKS S112 is nicer sounding but not as big. Very tight bottom end. Love it. My current favourite compact solution. LM3 + TKS 1126... very sweet, very big. A bit scooped, but it works well with the tight sound of the LM3.

[quote name='modelreject' timestamp='1461919195' post='3038677'] Hi, About to take the plunge on a Markbass amp. 500W is more than I will need so looking at the 121 combo or the Markbass 3 Head and Cab. Now, just a bit of advice. I know the combo uses the Markbass 3 head Markbass 3 Head (500W) - £390 Traveller 102 4 Ohm - £384 Traveller 102 8 Ohm - £349 (Not sure what wattage I would get out of each of the Travellers as both 4Ohm and 8Ohm state that they provide 400W) Markbass 121 Combo (300W) - £588 Markbass 121 Cab (Added, allows 500W) - £359 So, there is a bit of a price difference. Initially I will be jamming/rehearsing so the the 300W of the combo will be fine and if need be I can add the cab later. With the Head I would prob prefer owning an 8Ohm cab as it means I could add another to get the full 500W if need be. That would increase the cost, by quite a bit. Finally, there were concerns from users that the tweeter on the Combo was annoying. It's quite divided opinion as a lot of people swear by this little amp. Any advice welcomed :-) Thanks, C [/quote] I was one of the ones complaining about the tweeter... it's a very small issue, I did not do anything about mine in the end, so don't worry about it really. You can improve it. BUt it's not a *need*. I no longer have my combo because I found small very light cabs (TKS S112) that work very well for me, as I also have the LM3 head, and the cabs have more depth than the small combo did with just a little extra size. So, I'd say head plus cab is my favourite option. It's a bit more hassle (cables, can't easily tilt it etc) but it gives a bigger sound and with two cabs it's even better. The little combo was a great tool, easy to just show up, plug in and play. With the addition of a tiny tilted stand the tiny combo was a fantastic onstage monitor. BUt I'd go for head + cab for max versatility

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1462180571' post='3040780'] I'd read it!! Would love to hear about the journey. Something I often dream of (in another hobby) but am not brave enough to do. [/quote] +1

I bought an EBS Multidrive from Alain this week. Very good communication, smooth and easy transaction. When I first tried it, at my girlfriend's place, I noticed an ugly hum whenever I used the pedal on a power supply. I only asked Alain if he used it with power supply and noticed any issues before... but he was quick to offer a return & refund if I wasn't happy, after assuring me he was not aware of any defects... Of course, when I tested it with my power supplies at my place, the pedal operated just as it should Other people may have washed their hands, or simply insist I try again... but Alain is a real gentleman and without my even asking offered the possibility of a return. Fortunately the pedal works perfectly, because I love it. Thank you, Alain

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1461936682' post='3038930'] It's probably a much asked question, but have any of you guys switched from standard production p'ups to after market makes and been super chuffed you did it. I have a Fender road worn jazz, which I am totaly blown away with, but because its so good, I want more... Everything about the bass is perfect, including the sound and frequencies it covers, but I keep reading, and being drawn to articles and companies saying we can make it better. Is there a pick up our there that will not change the sound of the bass, but give it a lift across the existing freq's, (but not like an active bass which adds stuff,) just a bit more muscle doing exactly the same as the existing p'ups. I would be really keen on something that gives you the initial power and thump as you hit the string. I'm not too fussed about top end or sustain, but super clean and warm mids are essential......(sort of bass drum'ish in its delivery and impact. It's a mix of Soul, Motown and Funk I play, but no slap... A few seem to surface frequently as being pretty decent, Nordy's, Aguilar, Seymore Duncan's, Lolar, Bart's, and even the Fender range themselves,but the more I read, the more confused I get, as all the manufacturers are experts at blowing their own trumpets. Budget up to about £200 max for new, but no manufacturers logo on the units. The whole idea is for them to look and sound original and authentic to a Roadworn Jazz, Early 60's. Once again, sorry to ask what is bound to have been asked before, but all help and advice will be gratefully recieved. Thanks.. [/quote] DiMarzio Area J. Humbuckers but retain a lot of the classic J... with some balls.

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1461956375' post='3039174'] Okay, this may have been done before. Reasons why you have quit bands - Mine are 1) the drummer not learning the songs 2) the guitarist not learning the songs 3) the guitarists girlfriend going Yoko. Aside from these, money and power struggles are the usual! [/quote] My usual ones were: - control-freakery, usually a singer - unreliability: when members are supposed to show up but cancel for no apparent reason at the last minute and nobody is bothered much. - and the biggest one: when people don't do their homework and we keep rehearsing the same old boring stuff, or jamming (fun but leading nowhere) instead of gigging

I own many basses... but it's the Stingray the one I cannot imagine selling. Ever.