Mr Bassman

Always been one of my favourite bands, used to play along to their records in the 70's When I saw them in Leeds both Hamish & Alan Gorrie had identical Acoustic stacks. I already had an Acoustic head but after hearing them I bought a 406 cab which I used for years. About 3 or 4 years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Hamish when he stayed at our house while up North for a gig with Snake Davis

Have you tried it wit an extension cab Clarky?

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1377551952' post='2188837'] chewing up the fretboard, for one [/quote] And I want the string to sing a bit more than flat wound, but have less zing than round wound

I took my big bass to a wedding gig yesterday, (sax / piano / bass trio) It's a carved Hungarian with violin corners, Spiro weichs & a full circle. I took my A.I. Ten 2 combo, (same preamp as Coda afaik) I suggested the pianist use one channel which he loved, it sounded great I plugged in with eq flat and turned up to the level of the piano, instant feedback! I reached down and pressed the phase switch, feedback disappeared and I enjoyed the best natural sound I've had in ages. My bass only louder. Both channels were set flat, the only adjustments were the phase switch on my channel and the room coupling control set to 75% They are not the easiest plug & play amps if you are unfamiliar & need to start twiddling, but once you become familiar with the features they can be very rewarding.

Thanks Apa, will check them out

I found [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/128794-status-hotwires-half-wound-strings-on-a-p-bass/"]this old thread[/url] on the Status strings hmmm Can anyone else comment?

Thanks Clarky might try the 45-105's, my preferred gauge

Anyone recommend either of these for a passive fretless Fender? [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-ENR72-050--105-Electric-Strings/dp/B0009FUPJM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377536017&sr=8-1&keywords=half+wound+bass+strings"]ENR72[/url] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-ENR71-Regular-045-100-Electric/dp/B0009FZWMW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_MI_1"]ENR71[/url] Or is there something else out there that you prefer?

I always take a bass guitar just in case, I've had a bridge snap on a gig in the past.

Sorry it's not gain, it's level from the manual [color=#000000][font=Noteworthy-Light][size=4]An XLR jack is provided for a Direct Out connection that allows the system’s output to be fed to mixing boards of house PA systems or recording studios. As a result, the instrument amplified by the unit can be recorded or further amplified by the house PA system. In the Coda R and Corus combos, the Direct Out signal is the combined output of the two channels. A switch is provided to allow you to select whether the output from the Direct Out jack is affected by the input level and tone controls (post EQ) or not (pre EQ).[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Noteworthy-Light][size=4]With the switch in the post EQ position, the input level control affects the level of the Direct Out signal, the master level does not. This allows independent adjustment of the “stage” volume (the volume coming from the combo amp) and the “house” volume (the volume in the house PA system) when the unit is used as a stage monitor. Once the level has been set for the house, if more volume is needed on stage, the master level can be increased. [b]This will increase the stage volume but not the volume in the house PA.[/b][/size][/font][/color]

Turn the gain down for the di then the master is is yours

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I owned this wonderful bass before Clarky persuaded me to part with it. I remember taking it to a wedding gig and getting lost on the way which made me late. It was just a piano/bass duo for a drinks reception but we all know how much noise the wedding guests can make when they've had a few. Well as I arrived I got a text from the pianist which said he'd had to start without me, just bring the bass in without the gig bag or amp as the room was crowded. Well I easily squeezed through the guests and slid in behind the pianist and started to play. When we took our first break I said I'd better go and get my combo, the pianist said "I wouldn't bother, it sounds great and is plenty loud enough" So I played the whole gig unplugged! It really does sound good and is so easy to transport, I believe Clarky used to take it on the tube I.i.r.c.

Des just bought my Antoni 1/2 size bass Des is a good friend of mine, I've known him for years A fine bassist and a true gent

Get a mac, you won't look back Mac mini less than £500 No more waiting for windows updates anti anti virus software slowing system down.

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1377240940' post='2185105'] Thanks Paul! Surprisingly there's even a full-page advert for this model of bass in this month's BMG (near the back)! [/quote] Really? I can't find it in my copy [attachment=142156:BMG_Summer_2013_Cover_Pic_page_001.jpg] Bump for a top quality instrument

+1 for EP's check on Amazon for a B string, they have some good deals sometimes.

This bass is now with Des He's really impressed with the sound and likes the neck and slightly shorter 39" scale. It's now fitted with an Aptflex pickup If you're looking for an easy to play portable instrument don't let the label "1/2 size" put you off, unless you're very tall They're only slightly smaller than a 3/4 and seem to be feedback resistant.

Sorted now thanks I had an Aptflex which my friend preferred to the Bassmax

Just sent Rabbie a pickup Hope you like it