Noisyjon

[quote name='stevie' post='666261' date='Nov 26 2009, 02:29 PM']Just goes to show what creatures of habit we bass players are Any good quality pots, jack sockets or caps will do just fine. Sprague Orange Drop indeed![/quote] Oh yeah, I'm totally with you there Stevie. Just helps when selling stuff on if you have industry standard parts in there!

+1 to CTS pots. Also I'd recommend a Switchcraft jack socket and a Sprague Orange Drop capacitor to round it off nicely! Have a ganders [url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/schematics.php?schematic=std_pbass"]HERE[/url] for a standard P bass wiring diagram with component values, etc. Cheers, Jon.

Another PJ & Jeff Ament fan here. I love the way he plays and sounds. IMO he's one of the great rock bassists. ATB, JTB!

I would recommend getting a Compact and then saving up for another one in due course. They are pretty sensitive speakers in there and a 300W amp will be fine. I run 2 x Compacts with a MarkBass SA450 and the stack is plenty loud enough, with volume to spare, for a LOUD rock band so am speaking from experience here. Good luck on your quest! Jon.

[quote name='Rowbee' post='664900' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:52 AM']Hi Jon. I currently have the one cab but am picking up the other one next week. To be honest I'm happy for most gigs with just the one but worry that there may be occasions on larger gigs where I might just need that little bit more. In terms of sound, I think the combination of amp and cab is superb and the fact that I can carry all the kit I'll need for the night from car to venue in one go is a huge bonus.[/quote] Oh, I see. In that case you won't be disappointed! The 2 Compacts stacked on top of each other are great. The output power is truly trouser flapping Back on track with this topic - I think I may need to get some of these Iso blocks...

[quote name='Rowbee' post='664488' date='Nov 24 2009, 10:58 PM']...two BF Compacts and a MB SA450 sitting on top...[/quote] Hey Rowbee, I've got the exact same setup! How you getting on with yours? I love the combination and sounds coming out of it. Cheers, Jon

How about buying a bass out there that can be brought home and sold on/kept/whatever? A nice bolt on neck bass can be dis-assembled and packed into your case for ease of transport. Cheers, JTB

Any idea what the show was called? Going to look at the iPlayer now!

Bass will be great through a DI and a guitar will not. A guitar needs the amp to supply the final part of it's sound, i.e. distortion, effects, etc, so a mic in front of the guitar amp is the way to do it. Does that help? Cheers, JTB

[url="http://andybaxterbass.com/"]http://andybaxterbass.com/[/url] He's got some good gear - anyone know of him, is he on here? Enjoy anyway!

WOW - Very nice. Would love to hear it in action with you Fender Duff Jazz Bass Special. Do play in a GNR tribute band Chris? If not you should with that setup

If I were to be buying new, for £400 and in your shoes I'd go for a Behringer amp & Behringer 4x10" cab to get going with. Then in time you can add another cab, when funds permit, to really beef things up. Have a look at Digital Village's website for some good prices on Behringer gear. I've used that stuff at rehersal rooms for years and it does keep up well with the guitars & drums IME. Otherwise keep 'em peeled on here for a great 2nd hand bargain! Regards, Jon.

Just going slightly off topic but I see Hugh McDonald has been using an Enfield on the Bon Jovi TV promo stuff recently...

Must say I really like it too but also think the £2k+ asking price is a bit high for such a piece.

Fender used to make a 1955 Precision bass Relic. That would be a good starting if you can find one second hand? Have a look at this link [url="http://www.infographic.com/fender/detail.php?FenderPN=FenderRelic55P2TSBMaple"]HERE[/url] for an idea. Regards, Jon

An oly white, rosewood boarded Lakland USA Glaub would be my one thing...

Could it be a jazz neck pickup, as they are narrower and would need to go closer to the 'gaurd? Not quite right, you're right Clarky!

Hi Andy, PM Clarky, he has imported from them before so will know the specifics. Regards, Jon.

Cetera, you legend! Will try and catch when you Guys are next in Laaandon. Cheers, Jon

Maybe some detailed pictures of the bass with some close ups of the bridge, pickup, headstock, etc will help us see if there's an obvious problem with your bass. Also this will help identify what P bass you have exactly. Regards, Jon

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='647244' date='Nov 6 2009, 01:52 PM']...I understand why Hugh isnt credited but but i still think it stinks. Especially when the backing singers get close ups yet Hugh doesn't....[/quote] Maybe part of it is him asking to not be featured?

My OBBM cables twist & click home with no problem into my SA450...

[quote name='RussFM' post='646331' date='Nov 5 2009, 03:37 PM']Ok, that makes sense, thanks. So what's with the "1- = -" and "1+ = +" on the cab?[/quote] I think that's just a way of pointing out that 1- means negative and 1+ means positive. BTW be careful with your GK amp as they can require different connections inside the Speakon connector to work. I would suggest you PM OBBM to find out what's what on that subject as I'm not 100% on that.