Mark_Bass

Thanks guys, My Mesa M-pulse i owned had a really handy parametric EQ so i was basically able to shelve the low frqs in a very similar way, now playing with the big block which has a much simplier eq i don't get the option but i'll keep tweaking and see how i get on. Having sold some pedals i really don't want to start buying new ones if i don't need to ;-)

I' knew its not a compressor but I tagged the thread compressor because I mention that maybe a compressor would be better suited to my needs. but if it offends you I can always remove the tag ;-) Thanks for the advice and extra clarification about the fx loops, I can't say I've ever really used mine so it's good to know

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1364652969' post='2029250'] Never used one, I just turn down the Lows on my amp to suit the stage/venue [/quote] At the mo my bass is running a flat eq with the bass on the amp cut by about 15% I know that the cab im using is fairly 'subby' at times , and i think this is some coloration to some of the notes im playing, maybe its more the case of looking into buying a compressor?

[left][size=4][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]Howdy guys, i've read a couple of posts from past year of people talking about how good the [sfx]:Micro Thumpinator is[color="#000000"] and I'm strongly considering buying one.[/color][/font][/size][/left] [left][size=4][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif]I play a 5 String Warwick through a Mesa Boogie Big Block into a Ampeg 410HLF i play a mixture of rock through to drop c metal'core' and im a finger player.[/font][/size][/left] [left][font="verdana, geneva, sans-serif"]Those of you who own one do you play (or have played) similar style music as me and was your experience positive or did you have any negative results; drop in input volume, loss of tone etc?[/font][/left] [left][size=4][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif][color="#000000"]I was just wondering of those of you who use them where in you chain do use them? [/color][/font][/size][/left] [left][size=4][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif][color="#000000"]The site says that it can be used anywhere between bass and amp or pre-amp and amp (would that mean the fx loop?) [/color][/font][/size][/left] [left][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif][color="#000000"]Are[/color][/font][color=#000000][font=verdana, geneva, sans-serif] there alternative pedals to consider?[/font][/color][/left]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1363973886' post='2020433'] Just occurred that MEsa also reccomend only using their own brand of valves, kind of tells you how useful their advice may be. [/quote] Lol yeah thats pretty much what they said

Mesa got back to me saying they wouldn't recommend using different valves, partly for the change in possible change in tone. Now the newer version of the Big Block as a Passive\Active input switch on the front and i've spoken to Greg at Guitar Aid who said that he should be able to do something similar.

I have two basses but only use the one amp and cab. Two basses because the two bands i play in use different tunings but also i figure that i could get by if my cab or amp was in for repair. Theres always the temptation to buy more gear, i guess its that never ending quest for the tone......plus is nice to play with new shiny things!

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1363882245' post='2018887'] I think Vic means pop the lid off and see if there's a trim pot inside which can be adjusted, rather than what's on the front panel. [/quote] Ohhhhh i get ya! Great idea....thanks! :-0)

[quote name='victor5string' timestamp='1363877977' post='2018795'] Does your bass have a gain trim pot in the electronics? Dropping this right down could help a lot. [/quote] Theres no gain pots just the eq, which i generally run flat or pretty much flat -just just a bit of extra treble boost more than anything else. I've emailed Mesa, i brought the amp used so theres probably no reason for them to worry about voiding any warranty.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1363872374' post='2018685'] That's true Oli, but they do say this: As a general rule, the substitutions we describe here should work well but there are exceptions and [b]we don't warranty[/b] any problems that result from trying mismatched tube types. [/quote] So in otherwords it "should" be ok to try different valves just don't coming crying to us if your amp goes bang IS this something that you guys would recommend doing? Not that im going to blindly follow your every words but id be interested to hear of any experiences users have had when trying this out.

Hiya, Forgive me if this question has been asked before. I own a Mesa Boogie Big Block 750, and i really like the amp but the one thing that I'm not too keen on is the gain section. I play active basses and i only need to set the gain at 9 o'clock before the valves start to get driven. Id prefer more control from my gain control so when i dig in the valves don't get driven so much. The Mesa OD form the valves is great sometimes gets a little to compressed that end up getting lost in the mix form time to time. So the question is would you recommend maybe attenuating the input? My older mesa had an active\passive inputs and i assume thats for this very reason. Or could this be the case of exploring different makes of pre-amp valves? How much does the pre-amp valve affect the tone of signal? Is there brand of valves that offer a brighter tone? The thought im having is that maybe i should return to playing M-pulse head which enabled me to have a slightly more modern sound cleaner sound whilst still being able to cool up a more valve tone when needed. I only changed the amp becuase i found this forum and wanted to try new amps and explore the option of having a simpler set-up. Or do i stick with the amp and explore a new choice of cab - i've changed my head several times last year but my cab has remained the same. Its an ampeg SVT 410hlf - and whilst this wont help my gain problem might help me with the Eq unhappiness. Thoughts? advise?

My band charges around £200-250 for pubs, £300 for parties and £500-£700 for weddings...id charge more but we're not really a wedding band and we don't really like doing them so we don't get asked often. Using your band funds for a PA is a sensible idea, also getting some form of easy set-up lighting is a good idea too, but after the PA.