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[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1379172645' post='2209478'] There's a guy selling a Harley Benton version of the Ibanez promethean on basschat, You could buy that and fit the amp to your head? Here's Harley Bentons version [/quote] They're not directly interchangeable in the sense that the screw holes for the thumb screws are in a different place on the HB/RedSub variant (in the sides of the head instead of in the "bottom" of it for the Ibanez).

[quote name='Low End Bee' timestamp='1377265025' post='2185555'] 30th November - Deeside Inn, Ballater. Our first gig outside the M25. A looooong way outside the M25. [/quote] I'll be there. I'm still shaking my head how you came up with Ballater of all places, what did you do, blindfold someone and put a pin in the map?

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1378935820' post='2206858'] I've just been in Wunjos, today... [/quote] Cheers for the review. I can confirm that the Fidelitron pickups are not high output, because I have one in my Cabronita P. Turn up the gain, you'll be OK

[quote name='Fat Rich' timestamp='1378920150' post='2206557'] The tone control has packed up on my old Jazz bass (it's a volume, volume, tone), it seems to now cut the overall volume of the bass. My guess is the capacitor has failed, but could it be the pot? There are no crackles or cutting out, it's just not a tone control any more. I'd normally replace both pot and cap but it's the last remaining '73 pot in the bass so would like to keep it if it's still working. [/quote] Yup, sounds like the cap, sounds like everything is going to ground instead of just the high frequencies. Either it's shorted out somehow or it's bust and is just letting everything through.

Couple of vids from the two bands I'm in: 1) FaR - What is it You Want - my first attempt at video editing. Yes, in future I'll apply the stabilisation to each angle separately before editing [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bs4gJsM660[/media] 2) The Inevitable Teaspoons - Jam on the Rhodes - dark gig in a barn, but the lights look cool in the smoke. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDblu9Ye0Xw[/media] It's all about the music anyway...

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1378891910' post='2206025'] With film, theatre, and music critics we accept that what they write is their opinion. Why can't we do the same with forum posters ? [/quote] Because forums are living, breathing, real time gatherings of people. Because people take things personally, for better or for worse. Because the opinions are presented and written as if they are facts, often in a sanctimonious, overbearing, arrogant and holier-than-thou kind of way by people who I'm willing to bet are actually in no position to speak authoritatively about the subject matter outside their own little world, with little consideration given to the thoughts, opinions and feelings of others. I'm not saying I'm blameless either.

I've seen much worse. At least it's well done. I think it's distinctive - would certainly get you noticed

Yup, been a sole Boss TU-2 between my bass and my amp in all my playing days. Dabbled with overdrive and limiters. In my world the only one that is essential is the tuner.

[quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1378790702' post='2204632'] I guess I wouldn't leave feedback cause I don't even know where you'd do it. Here's the thing with feedback though...I find it's either too flattering or too dismissive. In other words, most of it is useless. If someone is easily impressed or someone just wants to knock you down what's to be gained? Few people can critique music objectively, since taste, is subjective. I'll say this about what I heard. It's nice enough. Well perfomred. Professional. Bass playing sounds good. I didn't find it especially captivating, but it's hard to get into music you never heard before. The bass had too much low end. I get that you want it up front but if it's loud and boomy it just sounds amateurish. The kick drum also shared the sonic space of the bass ( a boost around 300hz) and that made things more woofy. It's not the type of thing that's getting record contracts, not to mention the age factor. But at a certain point, music has to be about making art and/or entertaining others. Getting angry because they aren't paying attention isn't the best PR toward getting more fans. That's my feedback. In part. [/quote] We're talking about the feedback forum, where people leave a report on how their financial transaction on here went down, not leaving feedback about music In this respect, I think it's perfectly acceptable to get grumbly about people who neglect to leave a note to say how awesomely quick you are to post stuff, how bombproof your packaging is and what an all round great guy/gal you are.

I don't. The only counting I sometimes do is bars/riffs so that outros are the right length and I can give the required nod when it's time to end.

Kill switch? Handy if you want it to be quiet but you don't want to mess up your volume settings if you've got 'em set.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1378463486' post='2200617'] But isn't that the whole point of asking this in a forum, no one person has a definitive answer, but here you can canvass the opinions of many people and form an idea based on a larger sample. [/quote] I'm saying it's pointless speculation. In my opinion, each instrument is a separate case and its got the square root of naff all to do with where it's made. The only person whose opinion matters is the person playing the instrument at the time as far as I'm concerned. Try it. If you like it, buy it. If not, don't. For me it really is that simple.

It's the same old "opinion expressed as fact" routine that makes me mad. I'm willing to bet that not one single person on this forum has the statistical overview of the entire output of Fender Mexico necessary to be able to make cast iron statements about their overall quality relative to anything. I'm happy with my one and only Mexican Fender, so according to how some people operate around here I'll extrapolate that out to mean that all Mexican Fenders are great. An individual instrument is either good or bad when inspected in isolation. The usual blanket statements insult my intelligence and are little more than borderline racist hogwash.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1378379364' post='2199318'] Stereotypes exist for a reason. [/quote] Mostly to unfairly pigeonhole people or things without due consideration or justification it would seem. For the record I know lovely keyboard players, modest guitarists who (and I quote) "get bored with playing solos", drummers who can play quietly with excellent range in their dynamics, singers who help out with load in/out beyond carrying a microphone and bass players who are rude and arrogant. There's a few in the eye of the stereotypes. They aren't in the slightest bit useful, except for possibly creating clichéd jokes which I must confess to having a guilty laugh at, because I'm not perfect and all that. I suppose I'm a spotty, polyester and pocket protector wearing herbert with the fashion sense of a wombat and the social skills of a cheese sandwich because I work in IT, right?

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1363622424' post='2014875'] The contour and colour controls are there on my HB promethean clone amp as well. I have found the best settings for them are to push the little button above them that turns the twatting things off. Looks like that option isn't there on this though. [/quote] Respectfully, I disagree. I find the contour works best if it's on and set about 12:30, because it's a harsh, mid heavy beast without it. The colour is great if you want a quick, footswitchable change to some old school thump, as it's just a treble cut. Each to their own though

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378377672' post='2199281'] Great. Can you come and fix my bog, then..? [/quote] Sorry mannie, plumbing is not part of my skill set. I'm more professional computing, coupled with amateur electronics and joinery.

[quote name='rodacademy' timestamp='1378369876' post='2199142'] Yes we have all been there! Dealing with the ego and temprement of the "front man", battling with the guitar players volume and the feckin drummers lack of dynamics! The keyboard players strange habits to mention a few! Yet us bass players, the glue between the drums and rest of the band always seem to be the good guy! The one that just wants to enjoy it!! Thoughts? [/quote] While I do agree that in all my bands I've always been the "useful" one (always got tool kit, spare batteries etc., know computers so reskinned MySpace pages (remember that?) and did website maintenance), I think that's more to do with the person I am rather than my role in the band.

I care even less now.

[quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1378322992' post='2198701'] Where is the Coronado made? [/quote] In a factory

I don't care. I've never cared that much about amps. Give me an amp that is loud enough and got enough EQ smarts to be heard amongst the sonic chaos that is live music then I'm a happy bunny.

I prefer toothpicks/cocktail sticks because they're harder than matches. Didn't know anything about the chemicals, every day's a school day

Well, that saved me the bother of making a thread waxing lyrical about how cool it is to be in my band. Glad to see it's not just me. Feels good when you're all pulling in the same direction, doesn't it?

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1378204773' post='2196914'] Does it still have that characteristic harsh G&L top end or does removing the preamp and having a passive wiring loom sweeten it to a more p-bass type thing? There'd be a few unsightly holes in the body too Although...keep both pups, rewire it to be V/V/T and rewire 2 switches to be coil selectors (one for each pup)...that might have possibilities and only leaves one teeny hole in the body! [/quote] The only harsh top end I've ever had is when the "treble boost" switch is engaged, which sounds horrible to me. Other than that, I haven't heard this harshness you have described. You can switch the preamp off. I rarely use it and have my L-2000 running passive all the time. No harshness here, but your ears are different to mine

[quote name='BernardJazz' timestamp='1368317522' post='2075712'] Just gigged my RedSub head + cab tonight, happy as hell with it. Had a blast watching the band before mine whose bassist has a Fender Aerodyne Jazz (which I so desperately want) and an Orange Tiny Terror + matching cab, it sounded so warm and punchy, kind of made me want to caress a pair of tits somewhat vigorously. [b]The RedSub definitely has a solid mid to high end punch to it[/b], I had to whack the bass up a bit on the bass boost but the tone is 100% usable. The 1 x 15 cab is fairly light, it's less than half the weight of my old Crate combo which I used to lug around (it was about 95lb). It's nice to be able to carry a cab with just one hand. I'd obviously prefer the Orange stuff, but at a fraction of the price and weight I'm certainly not complaining. [/quote] The contour control will help you tame that. Can well scoop it out if you feel that way inclined. I have the contour engaged and at about 12:30, but have a play with it and see what works best for you.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1378168666' post='2196662'] Without Leo Fender we'd all be playing Gibson's or, even worse, Rickenbacker's. Nooooooooo! [/quote] Heh. However, if there was nothing to fight against/compete with then there's no way that Gibson would have gone completely mad in the 70s and 80s and produced some of my favourite basses if they didn't have to (i.e. if Thunderbirds were the #1 best selling bass in the world). So, thanks Leo et al.