joeystrange

Fender have finally announced the Dee Dee bass as coming soon. No spec or anything, just a couple of pics.

Turns out its a problem with the auto biasing system. Should be an easy fix. I seem to remember someone on here saying that they had the same problem and its a common fault with these amps.

Just noticed that Sam Ash and another US retailer have the Dee Dee bass listed. No stock though.

I wonder what happened to the Dee Dee sig? Haven't heard a single thing about it.

[quote name='basshead56' timestamp='1415568362' post='2601597'] Preamp tubes perhaps? Do you sit the amp directly on top of a big cab? [/quote] Possibly, but all of the valves look fine as far as I can see plus the amp has valve error lights, all of which read ok. The amp is currently on top of a 4x10. [quote name='gsgbass' timestamp='1415584990' post='2601774'] Check how the electrical power is, where you are playing. Is it possible you may have power fluctuations where you play? the Super Bassman may be draining power on it's own. [/quote] Again, it's possible but I've been rehearsing there for a while and never had a problem with any other amp. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1415603559' post='2601784'] I had this happen on my Matamp and the fault was the input jack. I had a similar thing on an SVT and it was a pre-amp valve. What I'm saying is get it looked at by a pro. Is it still under warranty? [/quote] It should be under warranty seeing as I've only had it since the summer. I'm in two minds whether to get it looked at or just ask for a replacement. I'll see what GAK suggest.

I bought a Fender Super Bassman this summer and it has a problem... It regularly loses volume. It'll either drop really quiet or keep going between normal and quiet. Has anybody had this problem with an all valve amp before? The valves all look fine and I think I've figured out that it only happens when it's been on for a couple of hours and got pretty warm. The fan is working fine too. At first I thought it was the bass but I took it to bits and it seems fine. It appears to be ok through a different amp too. Thanks for any input.

Last time I saw Anti-Flag their bass player was using some kind of Mesa Boogie head (not sure which) with a Mesa 2x15 and an ESP Vintage 4. It sounded incredible! HUGE lows and top end that cut through too. There are a lot of different sounds on their records but that live sound was so good! Haven't tried to copy it. I wouldn't come close with my rig.

I ordered two sets of strings at around 3pm yesterday. As soon as the order had gone through I realised that my account still had my old address on it. I called them up to see if I could change it but as I'd literally just placed the order it hasn't arrived on their system yet so the guy took down my address and said he'd change it when it came through. 10:30 the next morning and they're here! That's how you get repeat customers.

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1413865048' post='2582870'] I have heard the line 6 is a great piece of kit but was wondering, is it worth going for the G 50 or is the G30 good enough? [/quote] I have a G30 and our old guitarist had a G50. Construction-wise the 50 is maybe a bit sturdier but sound-wise I couldn't hear any difference.

Why didn't I think of that?! Thanks.

I bought a Fender Neo 410 a few days ago. The cab comes with castors which are not yet fitted. I was wondering what people's opinions/experiences with castors on bass cabs are. I'm aware that fitting them will, in theory, give the cab less audible low end but, in practice, is it really that noticeable? That said, I can't help think that there must be a reason not many bass cabs come with castors. I like that the cab will be easier to move about but don't want to sacrifice tone. There's a little note with them that says to remove them when the cab is in use but I'm not sure how em easy that is. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[quote name='dougal' timestamp='1412076932' post='2565344'] This. Many times. I went for the -15db acs custom mould jobbies http://acscustom.com/uk/product/acs-pro-15/ (Boots audiologist can do the mould easily and cheaply enough). I started with the 25s but they were too occlusive. So it's now loud enough, but no ringing in ears post-gig. It does take a while to attune to them, but it's worth it in the end. [/quote] This. Word-for-word.

Nice! Hope you're having as much fun as I'm am with mine!

[quote name='RJB280' timestamp='1409780131' post='2543395'] Do you have the Fender 610 ? [/quote] Sadly not. It's an Ashdown CL. Great cab but just a bit too big for what I need right now.

I've been looking at the 4x10 version of these too. Thinking of getting rid of my 6x10 for one but am yet to hear one.

Getting a re-wind wouldn't necessarily make them sound the same as they once did though. The wire gauge, number of winds and wind pattern will all have an effect. Although, depending on the problem they may be fixable.

There's a reason promoters keep offering pay-to-play gigs... Because bands keep accepting them. If bands stop going for it it'll stop happening and we might get back to a point where we actually get paid for playing gigs. Plus I'm fairly sure selling tickets comes under the umbrella of promotion. Which is usually done by promoters.

I had one of these years ago, when I started playing. As all Peavey stuff, it's a decent sounding amp and pretty good for the money too. Fairly loud from what I remember. Also, as with all Peavey stuff it's built like a tank, will run forever and weighs a ton!

I haven't used the ABM but I've been using an Ashdown CL610 for a few months and it's a great sounding cab. One of the plus points for me was the size. I'd had enough of hauling an Ampeg 810 around and 410s have always seemed a bit too small to be able to hear properly. Although that might just be me. Plus it has Neo speakers do it's pretty light too.