Bigwan

[quote name='Fredde' timestamp='1395749955' post='2405723'] No problem with the bass response, I usually keep the bass dial at around 50% and that's plenty for me. Bass frequency cutoff figures for transformers (and speakers etc.) are not very informative as they only tell the frequency at which the curve starts dropping, not how steep the drop is. But I will have to replace the transformer anyway whe I go for the 6L6 single ended design, and the planned trafo (Hammond 1760C) has a low cutoff of 70Hz. [/quote] Yeah that's what I wondered - did the response drop like a stone below 100Hz or not. Thanks for answering that! What's prompting the 6L6 redesign, if you don't mind me asking? I'd considered a cathode-biased 18 watt push-pull output for my own design with a suitable dummy load that was defeatable so you could use the pre for practice.

[quote name='Fredde' timestamp='1395688891' post='2405166'] Thanks! The preamp is a fairly common design found in lots of amps (the Alembic F2-B for one). The only uncommon thing is the rotary-switched mid capacitor (straight copy from a Weber Amp Kit schematic, probably a copy from something else), a very nice feature to have in a bass amp. The small power stage idea is not my invention, but it doesn't seem to be very common. I chose this approach as I wanted a tube head sound (which includes the power stage and output trafo), but no way I'm going to pay for and haul around an all-tube head with enough power to drive the fEARful cab. I'm still experimenting, and as I said, I'm going to redesign the power section for a 6L6gc and see how that works out. [/quote] Brilliant work! Been in the planning stages for a DIY preamp for a LONG time myself, and this is something I'd considered. The specs of the Hammond transformers put me off though - do you find they produce enough bass? The specs suggest they're very much guitar orientated with a low frequency cutoff of around 100Hz.

Actually that's not a bad shout... Keep em coming!

Don't want to make it too easy for you!

It's getting to that time where I'd like to get my hands on a YOB bass before the prices get astronomical. Obviously there's Fender to consider, although their prices may be beyond me at the minute, but what else is there out there? I know there is a wealth of rubbish but I'm thinking more along the lines of Yamaha BB1200 and the like. Caveats: I don't do Ricks, Gibsons or Stingrays or clones thereof... Thought I'd it cracked straight out of the gate when I was offered an Ibanez MC800 yesterday in minty fresh condition, but alas it's 79 and production only started in 78...

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1395360513' post='2401714'] [/quote] Someone pass me a towel...

New country is much closer to rock than what I would class country - especially live. You want to see a rocking live show? Lady Antebellum in a small venue. Best all round show I've seen. So says the former death metal head...

I was at C2C Dublin Friday and Saturday. Agree Zac Brown Band stole the show/weekend. Superb in every way! One of the best live performances I've seen and an absolutely brilliant band. Weird costume segue, fly covers dropped into the middle of his own tunes and a full on cover of Enter Sandman that even had the olds in the crowd jumping! Will definitely be going to see them again... Wasn't so impressed with Dierks Bentley or the Dixie Chicks. Both a bit meh. Knew nothing of DB beforehand so no loss there, but really disappointed by the Dixie Chicks (although more for the wife who's a fan). No Martina McBride in Dublin... Or pop-up stages... Or any of the festival type stuff London got... Saturday we missed Chris Young (opted to watch Ireland v France in the pub instead - we were in Dublin! On the day most locals seem to do Paddy's day. It's the rules!). Caught the majority of the band perry. Much more meh than Friday's offering - total non-entity... Why do 'band' members feel the need to pretend to play instruments? I have a twenty that says brother Perry's mandolin wasn't even plugged in! Rascal Flatts were great with some really tasty bass going on. Brad Paisley also great, although he seemed a bit out of sorts - in ears gave him gip all night which knocked his vocals a bit. Didn't effect his guitar playing one bit!

I'm assuming this uses a Marshall/Fender style tonestack? Perhaps a baxandall/james tonestack might be an interesting option. Also 6SL7 preamp sections seem to be enjoying a bit of a revival at the minute. A transformer driven DI would be a nice option too.

Flip a coin...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394270147' post='2389682'] I know. But every time I carry my SL100, I can feel my innie becoming an outie. And not for the first time. [/quote] I know what you mean! Could be worse... Could be turning your outie into an innie!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1394236601' post='2389540'] Thanks for this - I'm very glad you think so, because I've got a GK MB500 Fusion incoming. [/quote] *Nelly Boswell voice on* "TART!"

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1393597714' post='2382406'] Haven't had a chance to give it a good run yet, but aim to do so this weekend. My first impression is that it's like the Demeter pre I had a few years back: terrific weight and presence to each note, but always clean and articulate. [/quote] Looking forward to one of your now famous videos Gareth!

Nearly fell of my chair first time I saw that Shuffler video. Paul Turner is awesome... Pity I've only ever seen him playing live with mumble, mumble, Will Young, mumble, mumble...

We are on a Demeter trip aren't we Gareth! ;-p Totally jealous!