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[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1334618255' post='1618822'] Bam! Is the 614 active? [/quote] Yes, active only.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1334572922' post='1617694'] is the ream for the bushings the same? I thought Ultralites needed GB7 (14mm) holes while std tuners use BML (17.5mm)........or am I mistaken? [/quote] You get both sizes of Ultralites, 3/8" post (~14mm hole) and 1/2" post (~17mm hole)

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1334593151' post='1618178'] I'm guessing you thought he meant "hope the (unlucky) seller was a BCer" not the buyer, aye? [/quote] It's not even that (I hadn't thought about that until you mentioned it). I just don't see what relevance the buyer's BC membership status has. To me, it's like saying "I hope someone in Aberdeen won it", just because I live in Aberdeen.

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334571600' post='1617647'] yah i hit 325 at the last min but missed it boo just hope it was a BCer [/quote] Why do you hope it was a BCer? Not trying to pick an argument, it just struck me as a strange thing to say.

No basses seem particularly popular considering the number of Precisions and Jazzes one sees out there. That's just the numbers talking. I'd say that Stingrays would be the third highest answer when enough people have been asked to name 3 types of bass guitar.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1334474646' post='1616510'] I personally wouldn't go for a 4x10 at all. They really are [b]very[/b] heavy and not needed for most gigs, you really aren't going to need to be twice as loud as your drummer. [/quote] This is inaccurate. Not all 4x10s are heavy. Some 4x10s with neo speakers can be lifted with one hand. The first time I encountered a Mark Bass 4x10 I nearly threw it in the air when I lifted it with the effort I was used to exerting to lift my old Ashdown ABM 4x10 I sprint up stairs with my Zoot 4x10. They are bulky, I'll give you that.

Another vote for a second hand G&L Tribute L-2000

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1334255989' post='1613416'] Why buy the RedSub if the Harley Benton is so much cheaper? [/quote] Duh, it's got a red speaker! Seriously though, at the time I was wanting one Thomann had no stock and it was unclear when they might take them back in. Apart from the speaker and the badge, I think they're identical, so mop up Thomann's ones while you can.

[quote name='thebuckets' timestamp='1334186282' post='1612446'] so if i got the combo and the 2x10 could I run all three speakers together as well as 1,2 or 3 and would it give me enough oomph for decent sized pub venues? [/quote] Difficult to say. For larger venues I detach the head and use it with a 4 ohm 4x10. I don't know if there are any issues with what effectively a 3x10 where 1 of the speakers is handling 250W and the other two are only handling 125W each. I have wondered about doing something like this with a 2x10 upright on its end, pointing out front and using the 1x10 to point to the side to project some bass to the rest of the band to aid with monitoring.

It's rubbish - here are the stats, direct from the original manufacturer (Beta Aivin): [url="http://www.beta-aivin.com/English/Products/Bass/BT/English_205.html"]http://www.beta-aivin.com/English/Products/Bass/BT/English_205.html[/url] Here's the head alone: [url="http://www.beta-aivin.com/English/Products/Bass/BT/English_206.html"]http://www.beta-aivin.com/English/Products/Bass/BT/English_206.html[/url] It's 250W at 8 ohms, 500W at 4 ohms.

Agreed, the Supertone is a vast improvement over the 2 and 3 point bridges. Like you I'll refrain from making any comment about sound (I don't think it made much difference to my RD Artist's tone if I'm perfectly honest), but what a difference in terms of functionality and all round sturdiness. Watch out for the gotcha though - some Gibsons (like my RD) use the same size insert for the front post of the 3 point bridge as the two side ones instead of a smaller one. The Supertone assumes this thinner/smaller insert, and you have to grind out the recess in the bridge base so it fits. No biggie - 10 minute job with a Dremel, but just thought people should be aware that it's not always an instant, easy improvement. Every other one I've done (2 Epiphones) has gone on without issue.

There's no way that bass is 12kg. 12lb is heavy for a bass and my BB614 is way lighter than that. I don't know who you've been talking to regarding the necks but you'll only find them chunky if you're strictly a Jazz bass type. I like a chunky neck and the BB, while more svelte than I prefer isn't objectionable in use. If you like blend controls then the BB424 isn't for you - it has a 3 way switch.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1334155350' post='1611731'] Isn't the Laney Hardcore a guitar amp? [/quote] No there are Hardcore Max bass amps - the reference ends in a B for bass like my HCM30B - my first amp I would guess that the amp the OP is referring to is like this one: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/82614-laney-hcm120b-amp-l125-on-hold/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/82614-laney-hcm120b-amp-l125-on-hold/[/url]

[quote name='garbev' timestamp='1334091976' post='1610915'] Hi All, I've been trying to source some pickup surrounds for two of my 4 string Jazz Basses, without success I'm afraid. Both the basses have a set of EMG J's, standard size I guess, i.e. shorter neck than bridge. Any help in pointing me in the direction of a supplier or getting some custom made would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Gary. [/quote] America is the only place I have (quickly) found: [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bpickup_rings.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bpickup_rings.htm[/url]

Not sure how to answer this. There have been instruments before bass but gaps in between them, so not sure if migration is the right term. Recorder at primary school, a guitar that I quickly realised I couldn't play then ornamental bass followed by finally getting off my lazy backside and playing bass. I think I'll just vote other.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1333908053' post='1608100'] The pain is probably from playing a Gibson!!! ...........................(Taxi!!!!) [/quote] Taxi! Follow that taxi, step on it!

I don't get caught with bass face very often, but I got caught brilliantly last weekend - I look like I'm in pain or something

I once plugged my cab into the effects return jack of my amp and spent a frustrating few minutes (which seemed like an eternity) checking everything else before realising what the problem was, what a wally. Won't do that again, using speakons now

I don't know much of the back stories of any of my basses. The only thing I can do is create the next chapter in their existences, hopefully without causing too much further damage to any of them

[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1333277103' post='1599424'] Hey neepheid, I notice you have a Hartke 3500 as well,I foolishly sold my one of these a few years back, and am now thinking of getting a redsub 500w head to replace my heavy Peavey tour450, how does the Redsub compare to the Hartke in terms of tone and volume? Seems too good to be true at that price and only weighing that much!! I play heavy rock, originals and covers, mostly using a Warwick standard corvette. Thanks in anticipation..... [/quote] It's a bit early to tell as I've only done one gig with it and in a brand new (to me) venue so I've no experience to A-B with. It certainly has no problem kicking up a fuss - for the gig the master was set to a little under half and the gain wasn't set super high, about 3/4 and it was plenty loud enough to be heard over the rest of the band and fill the pub with bass (minus a few blind spots downstairs) with no PA support. EQ-wise I had bass and treble boost on with the low/high controls at about 2 o' clock, a slight hump in the low mids on the graphic and the contour set in the middle (which is like half way round). Still playing around with it, but there's plenty to play around with so I'm happy with the initial outing and I'm confident that there's plenty scope in the EQ to cover most eventualities. The guy in the band before us used a P bass and it was doing its P bass thing in a most authoritative fashion. If anything it was maybe a bit too loud for their band - it was a more folky outfit with acoustic guitar, violin and a drummer playing with brushes. It blew them out of the water - normally this would be a bad thing but his mistake meant I could hear the bass super clear and I was pleased with what I heard In summary, I will likely be moving the Hartke on - loyal servant though it has been it's such a big, burly beastie and once you've gone mini head it's a pain to go back. Perhaps there's a little more warmth in that valve preamp, but to be perfectly honest I didn't really notice much difference between the valve and solid state preamps in the HA3500, someone will tell me I must be deaf but I really didn't hear what all the fuss is about. What I always liked about the Hartke was the directness and preciseness in the sound, it was bright and modern and just sounded great straight away - I never used the high/low controls on it and just put a bit of a sad face on the graphic for live and a happy face for playing by myself and cracked on with it. There's more to fiddle with on the RedSub and fiddle I shall. It doesn't sound as good as the Hartke when everything's flat, I'll tell you that - a bit harsh, a bit too "middy" but it's that's easy to tame with the contour control. Then EQ for additional flavour/room suitability.

Yay, more BB love! As I might have already mentioned elsewhere I have a BB614 and despite being my cheapest and probably most battered bass (not by me I should add) I love it because not only does it sound good it is also ridiculously easy to play in terms of ergonomics.

Video from last night's gig - we were joined on stage by our friend MC aka Millennium Child for a bit of freestyle to "Bring Down The Birds". Phone didn't pick up the bass too well, I'm simultaneously sorry and glad to say [media]http://youtu.be/vrszawQqwYY[/media]