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[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1483556746' post='3208251'] pretty much any cab.. theres a nice cheap aquilar 2x12 in cheltenham on here for £350 which would do the job luvverly.. [/quote] Yep that cab is a steal. I was looking at that too. Just a bit too far for me. I would look at the lightweight amps. Maybe a 2nd hand Markbass. So much choice out there. Depending on the bass you have you should pick up a half decent case for not a lot of money. Dave

[quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1483558472' post='3208275'] You'll not find a specific manual for a 150SM although a quick google search for the SM series should see you find it rather quickly. Trace used the SM pre-amp on the smaller BLX range right through to the giant AH1200SM so they didn't do a manual for each just one for the entire 7-band range.. [/quote] That's a fair collection of bikes you have there. All current or is it a history collection. ? Dave

Came across a few SM manuals but they wouldn't open when downloadd so not sure if i'm downloading them right. The rest of the amp was pretty easy to follow but this control had me puzzled a bit. Dave

Cheers guys that should explain a bit as it had been set at 2pm ish on dial which i think was boosting certain frequencies and i just can't seem to get around them with the graphic on its own. I'll run it "flat" at next rehearsal and tweak it from there see how it changes the sound. Lot more to Trace amps than i first thought. Cheers Dave

9 basses Ampeg SVT4 Pro (currently not working ?) GK1001RBii GK MB200 TE 150SM Markbass 121 combo Markbass 12" ext cab Bergantino HT322 cab TE 2x10" cab My gigging rig is currently the Markbass for convenience and sound. The GK1001RBii and Berg cab are quite something for bigger venues. The Ampeg was great when it worked but even bridged it never really seemed to have as much power as claimed and the 500W Markbass seems far louder. The Ampeg does have a great tonal range tho. TE rig is kept at rehearsal studio only. Not an amp i'm overly keen on but its ok for a rehearsal. Dave

I recently picked up one of these amp heads for not a lot of money to use and leave at our rehearsal room. I'm not a huge fan of the clean hi-fi sound it has and can't find any manual on it. Looks like its an older amp head but in good condition. My query is the E.Q. balance control. ? Does anyone know what its for. ? Its positioned in the same section as the balanced output and the effects send / return. If anyone has a manual for it that they could attach that might help. Dave

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1463042260' post='3047966'] I am feeling a bit light headed at the moment because I went onto youtube to hear these things. They sound really good. I will try some. However the video I watched was of a guy playing left handed with upsidedown strings. I can handle left handed but the upsidedown strings made everything wobbly in my head. He played lovely stuff though. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI2CgGaKKqI[/media] [/quote] Loved the tone and that bass player was an absolute treat. Weird to watch but boy he could play. Dave

This is a good post for me as i had all the gigging experience many years ago and stopped playing in bands for about 15yrs. To get back into playing i had to attend auditions. What i found was that people appreciated several things like being confident on bass, good time keeping, enthusiasm, easy going personality, knowledge of the material each band was playing ie anything from heavy rock to Glam covers, originals Prog, and now loosely termed as Funk / Blues. None of the bands i auditioned for asked about my history or experience altho i did make a point of telling them before they offered me the position. They mainly wanted to know i could actually play well and that i was able to blend with the existing members of the band. Out of all that i only failed one audition for a Gaelic folk band and i think that was down to not being fully committed to the style and other bass players were and got the job. (they did call me back a year later when the guy left - LOL) I don't think there's any one thing that qualifies you for a job and it needs to be a combination of factors. Dave

Bass wise i fancy a Fender Elite PJ type bass. Amp wise i have a strong notion for either Orange AD200b or OB-1 500 with Orange 4x10 cab. Still not sure how the amps will compare. Played the AD200b amp thru a Hartke 8x10 cab few months ago and it was absolutely on the spot for me sound wise. Depth and clarity and so easy to use. Will ponder on it for a while yet. Dave

WOW they are excellent. Really liking this band. Dave

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1483344292' post='3206284'] no no no its from knowing where the stops and pauses are ... all the notes in between are just filler [/quote] I've perfected my technique to the point the stops and pauses are the main feature and have removed all filler notes. Sorry Steve. Couldn't resist that. My coat is on and i'm on my way out. Dave

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1483332511' post='3206254'] Deb just said the perfect record from a great. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp4fLSj9-kE[/media] [/quote] Excellent. Not heard him in a while. Need to look into this album. Cheers. Dave

Some already mentioned but here's my thoughts :- Jack Bruce Tony Franklin Stan Sheldon (Peter Frampton) Sting (with Police) John Deacon (occasionally with Queen) Mo Foster (maybe not so much Rock tho) J.P. Jones (Zep) Boz Burrell John Taylor (occasional Duran tracks) Maybe not quite the genre you're looking for but some are worth a listen. Think Tony Franklin is probably most famous true rock fretless IMO. I have 3 fretless basses but i do find they lack the attack in rock music however it makes for a pleasant change when playing same songs every week LOL Good luck but please give it some serious thought before going down this route. Could you maybe borrow a mates fretless to trial for a few weeks. If not buy a very cheap fretless first and try it out before making a permanent change. Dave

Good move. Think you've done the right thing for everyone. If the other 2 can't help with the band they need to face up to that responsibilty with a new band altho i find most band members generally don't behave like that and genuinely want to help. Sometimes its easier if one guy is leading a band but when he needs some help the others need to be there to help. Your new band sounds like a better fit all round so all the very best for you Dave

All the best to everyone and hope 2017 is a good year for all. Dave

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1483226695' post='3205589'] That's just to make sure that none of the participants snuff it before their turn. [/quote]

For me it would be a deciding factor to leave the band or replace the guitarist for simply being stupid. I bought ACS earplugs because drummer in a new band i joined was a bit loud and didn't want to risk hearing damage however the original band members had already discussed with him and for few other reasons added into it he was replaced and we now rehearse at a very reasonable volume. I was considering leaving within few rehearsals before he was replaced as it was uncomfortable but what really annoyed me was the fact he thought it was funny. Dave

Got ACS pro17's for Xmas. I did try them when they arrived and couldn't believe how good they were in comparison to cheap earplugs. They literally just cut the volume down a bit and keep the clarity. I was really surprised just how clear. Expensive item but as stated ears are priceless and hearing irreplaceable. Get the ACS ones and have a great Xmas Dave

All from same bank account so doesn't really matter but i usually tell my wife what i would like and more than likely i'll just order it myself, she wraps it and hey ho Xmas is jolly and everyone's happy. Dave

Liking that a lot. Dave

Agree LED the way to go. I bought my DMX desk from Thomann and its pretty good but takes a bit of work to set it up initially. If budget limited then i'd look at the 4 light flat LED packages. Not sure who has best prices these days but Ebay is always good for a start off if you want 2nd hand. Thomann are usually good too. (Always remember there are charges if you pay by credit card) Try GAK in UK as they also have a price match thing you could try against Thomann. I bought 2 off my stands from Maplins. They can form a goalpost stand at rear of drummer if required. You can set individual LED lights to run a slow fade colour change and cabling is pretty easy too. Dave

Poor show but take the positives from it. You've gained a lot of production and rceording experience from using them. I would try to accept what has happened and just move on to the next project. There's always something new on the horizon. Dave

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1481563292' post='3193317'] Deep Purple when the great Tommy Bolin was a member, 'Come Taste The Band' has always been an album I adore. Miles Davis with Dave Holland. Mahavishnu Orchestra. That's me all out! [/quote] Deep Purple today with Steve Morse being American.