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Welcome to the 'Gedo club'. I've been using mine (which I got on here in a trade) for about a year now and it's been great. Enjoy PS mine's a blonde 4/4 with laminated back n sides and solid top (ebony board)

Don't go spending good money on a different amp, it won't improve the sound as much as you think. Only amps designed specifically for DB/acoustic instruments will be an improvement (but only if the instrument is set up properly to start). The quality of the DB setup and the piezo / pickup / mic system is paramount., that's where you should invest imo.

It's difficult to simplify when ot comes to eq'ing double bass, as there are so many variables and each situation is unique. You don't mention the type of pickup you're using and presuming from your post, you don't use a pre-amp between the DB and the Roland. The Roland cube is designed for electric bass and if you're not using a pre-amp in front of it, the Roland will struggle with the impedance from the DB pickup, which could contribute to feedback. I wouldn't worry about speaker size, as this is not an important factor when it comes to feedback. Personally, I wouldn't use reverb, as I've found this creates more, rather than less feedback. Also, there is no benefit to using a solid state or tube amp to controlling feedback. Go for whichever sound you prefer. Some people use Class D amps and I've seen people use Ampeg rigs. It's not as simple as boosting mids etc, it depends on your whole set-up. You can only experiment and find out what suits your set-up best. A lot of feedback is caused by low frequencies which resonate back through the body of the DB. I would start with cutting the lows first, to see if this controls the feedback. If it doesn't, you'll need to look in more detail at the DB set-up, in particular the pickup arrangement.

Phil Jones Bass Buddy

I have a feeling that the bassist in the Houndogs uses Rotosounds RS4000's, which are steel wrapped nylon E&A and plain nylon D&G. I've used them in the past and they are great for slap.

I felt is was all a bit 'so so' and sounded a bit uninspired. It would've been nice if they'd takken the originals and 'taken them somewhere'. At least Beverly Knight put her stamp on it. It filled an hour I guess (there were worst things on tv)

My first Stanley album was time exposure and it blew me away. It's worth starting with the early albums, before moving on to the later stuff. You can still hear remnants of his earlier playing in the more current recordings. There isn't really a bad place to start imo.

+1 for the Status Kingbass neck. i haven't tried my Status Jazz neck yet (still need to get a body for it)

+1 for status strings. I've tried Rotosound DBE strings, but gone back to Status. Best value imo.

I know what you mean about the 'low' sensitivity, the PJB cabs do soak up the amp's power compared to other more sensitive cabs. If you're looking to run the c4 with your 10" cab, I'd be nervous about the kind of balance that would achieve, especially if your 10'' cab is more sensitve, that's why I tend to use 2 identical cabs. The PJB cabs have a very 'tight' sound (tighter than the AI 10" cabs, as I also have a AI Coda combo) due to the small diameter speakers and a good response across the frequency range. They really push out the low down bass frequencies (more so than the AI speakers). I'd say that in terms of performace (volume wise) they're somewhere between a single 10" to 12" high performance cabinet, thus to get the 'equivalent' (loosely speaking) to your TC 2x10 - imo - you'll be looking to run two c4's. I suppose you're not looking for 'massive' volume unless you're trying to compete with a drummer (I found that with my 2 PJB 4b's I could just about keep up with a rock drummer). The 'funny' thing is that sometimes the PJB cabs don't seem very loud close range, however, once you get further away from them you really start to 'appreciate' the output more (if that makes sense ).

Have you tried the THR10 with bass? I'm considering getting one, mainly for guitar use, although would be handy for bass too. They look really good and are getting some excellent reviews.

I use two or four PJB's 4b with double bass (through an Acoustic Image head). The PJB 4b uses the same Pirahna drivers as the PJB c4. I like 'em and get good comments on the sound. Anyhting specific you're after?

Your search for a small great sounding bass amp wetted my appetite. Like the look of the AER Amp One but expensive. I quite like PJB stuff and if, as you say, you're after a clean sound, how about the Phil Jones 'Double Four': [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/PJB_Double_Four.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/PJB_Double_Four.html[/url] I'm tempted...

Generally you get what you pay for with calipers. I opted for a non-digital one which reads to 0.02mm made by Starrett (good enough for anything I used it for), as there's less to go wrong. I avoided anything made in China (cheap) and also felt that the digital feature is a bit gimmicky. Does your digital caliper also have graduations down the side? If so, use those to cross-check the digital reading.

Couldn't understand a word (don't speak Polish ), but loved the song. Dig the bass sound too. Thanks for posting

There used to be a period in the 80's when 'Dune Tune' got played a lot (as well as the general 'slap fest'). Although I haven't been to a shop for ages, these days I'd play scales up and down the neck to get the feel of a 'new' instrument, rather than play a particular tune. If you're into playing a particular style, I'd recommend trying that.

Which Fender? There are two different ones listed in your signature

I've listened through some headphones, which normally give a 'favourable' bass response. To me the guitar and vocals are too high in the mix, thus the bass and drums lose out.

Wow, thanks guys, really enjoyed listening to those (and casting my vote) Season's Greetings to all

[quote name='simonc61' timestamp='1355923565' post='1904521'] Not forgetting 4) Hard of hearing (to avoid any further aural damage from that massive backline) And since when has an 8 by 10 cab constituted an 'easy get-in, get-out'?? [/quote] I'm not sure I could 'get in' a combo, but I'm sure I'd fit into an 8x10

1. Rockabilly / rock 'n' roll - I slap a fair bit 2. About 7 -> 10mm (G -> E) 3. Bassworks Superior Deluxe 4. K&K Bassmaster Rockabilly Plus 5. AI Contra combo or AI Focus into 4 PLB 4B's

So... the most important aspects are 1) driving licence, 2) car and 3) huge rig. Shame I can't play bass for toffee...

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix One of the first I learned.

I found slap on electric bass relatively easy to pick up, starting on 'thumb down' then moving to the 'thumb up' position (had to adjust the bass to get it under my armpits though ). I've been slapping double bass for the last 12 months, now that's another story...

Sounds good. Let me know how you get on. I use a twin channel head and connect my K&K Bassmaster Rockabilly Plus using a stereo to 2x jack cable, thus giving control over the bridge and fingerboard piezo's seperately.