funkyspuke
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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1327999680' post='1519961'] For me, I think the ideal solution, especially in these days of lightweight amp heads, is studios provide 410s, and people then bring their own amp. If people have heavy amps, then hire out amp heads from the studio. You can get Peavey TVX 410s very reasonably priced, and they both sound good, and are virtually indestructable. [/quote] Exactballs Lightweight amps are the way forward ... I have a GenzBenz Shuttle 6! I use a Hartke 4 x 10 cab and it's more than powerful, clear and crisp enough for what I play ... and the most interesting fact is that you can pick these up from basschat for less than £100! Even the Hartke heads are a reasonable price and good quality!
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[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1327999273' post='1519958'] Hi Luke, I've been in shedloads of rehearsal studios over the years & have rarely found any decent bass rigs. 99% of the time, the ones that are available have been completely s****ed by some idiot who's turned everything up to 11 one too many times so it's not necessarily the studio's fault all the time. Rehearsal studios are run to very tight budgets so they're not going to invest in really good equipment unless something breaks (and guitar / bass / drum kit bits are probably well down the chain as PA is the main thing in these places. The only bit of advice I can give is that if you're getting lifts to rehearsal rooms would be to take your own gear (if there's room in the car). [/quote] good point made ... there have been many occasions where I have found bass amps cranked up to full when I have started my rehearsal session. Yes, this is the fault of the musician using the amp .. but then the studio should also shoulder some blame for supplying bass amps that are just not up to it! I understand tight budgets .. however I don't understand spending as little money as possible on an amp that won't cut it, just to have to fork out on repairs or new amps after a few months when they have been overloaded. maybe a larger amount of investment initially and then 5 minutes tuition from the studio on how to use the amp effectively would save on money down the line. I don't get lifts to studios and the next problem I have is collecting it when I have a gig many a problem haha. A studio within a 5/10 minute walk of a train station would be magic
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the studio I use at the moment charges approx £9 per hour, but then I've used one or two that are between £12 - £14 an hour and the equipment is still pretty poor! If a studio made it clear from the outset that high end equipment could be offered, even at a cost, would you not be tempted to pay that little bit more? I would expect for £14 an hour to be using pretty awesome equipment
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good morning fellow BC's, I wanted to share with you some of my recent frustrations with rehearsal studios within the West Yorkshire area (no names will be mentioned). It might help me understand if this is limited to just a small handful of studios around here .. or, if this is a more widespread problem. My main frustration is around the quality of bass amps / cabs provided and being someone that doesn't drive, I am at the mercy of the studio and the equipment they provide as part of their rehearsal service (I refuse to leave my amp & cab at any studio as many are not insured). A large majority of the bass amps provided are 'combi' amps, 1x15 with the handling power of a robin reliant and they have no chance against a drums and guitars. I'm constantly drowned out and turning up only serves to push the amp beyond it's capacity, resulting in overload, distortion and potentially damaged amps. There are occasions (more often than not now) where our guitarist suffers similar frustrations! I want to gather peoples thoughts and opinions on this! The large majority of studios are charging premium rates (well, what I would consider premium for West Yorkshire ) and I would expect to have good / decent equipment on offer, or at least a choice? Do other people share these frustrations? Have you got any examples of circumstances similar to these? What would the 'ideal' solution be? Thanks for your thoughts guys .. your opinions mean a lot and it's going to help me in my ultimate goal & quest (yet to be revealed). Luke
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I've had a couple of offers .. but just not quite there! remember, this bass is only 5/6 months old and I've fitted some amazing modified precision pick ups. for £180 you are getting one cracking bass! -
still up for grabs
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surely someone out there needs a cheap back up bass or knows someone who is learning that could do with a good starter bass?
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would anyone be interesting in doing a swap for a decent cab ... a light weight one if possible? or even a nice active 4 string?? anyone
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indeed ... I shall hold out though. it still has some purpose for me at the moment
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back to work bump
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price drop to lowest I will go £180
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bump .. come on people! surely someone has been given some cah for xmas .. or has a decent 4 string for trade
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back up for sale for the time being
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offer made and now sold pending usual
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any offers? I was playing this yesterday and the sound is just stunning really great starter / backup bass this! if anyone has a decent 4 string jazz that plays well with good action, then I would consider a trade
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I would also consider a trade for a decent(ish) 4 string ... might consider a little extra cash my way for something interesting or even a nice lightweight cab?
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boxing day bump
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hey it weighs 8.59lbs or 3.9kg quite surprised at how light that actually is
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bump
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pre xmas bump
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I've updated some details and added photo's
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Hello BC's I'm selling my Yahama RBX375 (black 5 string) bass guitar only because I'm getting a brand spanking new 5'er in 2012 looking for £180 and that will cover delivery (I was going to put it in a hard case, however the bass I'm getting doesn't come with one ... so it's just going to be a soft case. It will be packed and boxed securely though). It also comes with the Alan Keys to adjust the action and neck. I may also consider trades, depending on what's offered. [b] RBX 375 Features:[/b][list] [*]Alder body [*]Maple neck [*]Rosewood fingerboard [*]High-output humbuckers [*]Pickup blend [*]2-band active EQ [/list] I purchased this only a few months ago as a starter / introduction to 5'ers. I wasn't expecting to get such an active bass for what I paid (£285 from my local guitar shop). it's light weight, easy to play and kicks out more sound and power than my Valenti (so maybe it's a 5 string Valenti I'm getting ) ... I am 100% confident that had I bought any of the other bass that were on sale at that price, I wouldn't have made the change to 5er's. I have replaced the hum-bucking pups with some Yamaha modified P bass pups (they are more like jazz pick ups to be honest). I got these from geoffbyrne here on BC and they really make a difference to the sound .. taken it to the next level even! it's in cracking condition and I has never been gigged .. only used it for a rehearsal and a recording session. there is a circular mark and scratch on the head stock which happened whilst putting on a dodgy batch of DR strings causing me to (somehow) scratch the paint??? but you can't notice this until you are really close up. it's just under the string on the head shot. anyone who wants to get into 5er's or wants a decent back up bass, then this is for you! I'm based in Bradford if anyone fancies coming along and having a look.
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£200 Inc postage ... there are a couple of nice jazz basses on here at the moment that I would like to get my hands on. so £200 Inc postage -
Ok, this is the last chance for people to get an amazing active 5 string bass for £220 Inc postage. or a decent active 4 string bass if it's not gone in 24 hours then I'm going to swap the pups and keep it
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anyone got ANYTHING to offer? £230 Inc postage or a decent trade