Welshbassist

[quote name='ash2008' post='253111' date='Aug 2 2008, 02:12 AM']Brand new![/quote] Brilliant! Born Ruffians for me.

Hey Stu, you doing all right? I was thinking Schroeder, probably the 410, like WaterofTynes - it isn't as big as your usual 410 due to two of the 10s being aligned toward the side. That's what I'd go for!

It's better that you learn correct muting technique anyway, you'll be glad you did!

So you played about for ages to end up with basically the same settings as you had when you started? Typical, that is!

Out of interest, what sort of "dirty" tones can you achieve with the Shuttle?

Brighton!?!? Typical, I live in the most northwestern part of Wales!

God I want to give some EBS heads a direct comparison to my ABM. Who stocks EBS in the UK?

I play in a m3t4l band so I am obviously obliged to give myself brain damage in the heavier parts! But other wise I groove about, as you do, which does look a bit unusual in the context of a metal band, but hey that the way I roll.

I feel REALLY bad for anyone trying to sell their Ashdown 115 here at the moment...

That's odd Tayste, they're usually lightning quick to get back to me, and other people too from what I've heard! They must be slacking!

Let us know how you get on mate!

Bloody hell yelees, are you me?! KoL's bassist has the most amazing tone, but like you, the rig just isn't practical! The only problem with TBird>SVT is that it's probably one of the least versatile rigs you could get. I mean it isn't exactly coffee shop material! I use a Ashdown ABM>Epifani UL410, and I get some pretty good results (the ABM's good for this sort of stuff!), although I don't really have anything to compare it with, the only other rigs I've used were £200 laneys and beat up old Traces, and I didn't find them too appealing really! I've always been under the impression that Schroeder make a good 810 impression, but obviously smaller. Am I right in thinking this? I'd also have a look at Mesa, and maybe even Markbass with all those filters! I think a clean amp (markbass, EBS etc) with a pedal would work too. Could anyone give me any input on this? So yeah, my dilemma is just the same as Yelees, so could anyone help us out?

You can get a much better head for the money IMO. Are you buying brand new or second hand? You could find a much better amp for the same price used!

Wow, that looks quality, really well made and solid! The rhino finish looks ace.

[quote name='fusionbassist1' post='248089' date='Jul 25 2008, 08:49 PM']I always liked Head For Backstage Pass by Jeff Beck. Really underrated song. Wilbur Bascomb on bass.....very cool. also Do you know Squarepusher? by Squarepusher.......IDM...you got to love it. finally Reza/Giant Steps/Reza (Reprise) by mr Pastorius himself from the Invitation album. SOme awesome moments on that album especially his furiously chainsaw-like fuzz at the end where he has a few licks then plays the folk kind of riff with the entire band....absolutelly breathtaking.[/quote] Didn't know you were into Suarepusher Ben! He's insanely talented, not my sorta thing though.

[quote name='lowhand_mike' post='247764' date='Jul 25 2008, 12:58 PM']so use the compressor in the effects loop rather than before the preamp? generally i set the gain no more than 3/4 but i also have the ashdown VU to check levels don't go over the red too much, the gain will determine how clean your signal is and the health of your amp too. your eq qill have an impact on the gain level though which is what i found with my ashdown. ie turning up the bass level on the eq will push the VU higher so gain has to be reduced. the 5fifteen doesnt have any clip indication so you will just have to use your ears but you should be able to hear when it start to clip just dont drive the gain too high.[/quote] No, you put it BEFORE the preamp to keep the signal relatively steady, so you don't get any unwanted peaks. A compressor won't stop your amp from clipping, but it'll keep it the level of signal at the "sweet spot" once you've found it!

Before a gig I listen to either Lamb of God or At the Gates. Every time I hear one of them my eyes glow red! Oh and big plus one to Foals' album - Hummer is an amazing tune, so that and Calvin Harris before a night out I think!

It depends really, some amps have some method of telling you if you're on the sweet spot or not - Ashdown's VU meter, gain lights on the Eden heads etc. But otherwise the only method of telling is your own ears, wether your bass sounds clear or not! I imagine the input gain at full would usually be too much, but it really depends on your bass, how hard you play etc. Oh and another thing, the sweet spot changes all the time, as sometimes you pluck harder, and other times you pluck weaker. I find i play MUCH harder live so I turn my input gain down before the gig! Obviously, a good dose of compression will fix this!

Which one of you buggers did this then?

Lovely! I'm really digging the maple fingerboard + and the pickguard!

I'm giving a big plus one on the Ibanez Soundgear series, I have a SR505 and not only it incredibly sexy, it plays brilliantly (the necks very playable) and sounds amazing! It's VERY versatile cause of the barts Barts and the three band EQ! So yeah, I'd recommend the Soundgear series above anything else in that price bracket, unless you're looking for a specific Jazz or Preciion tone etc, then you'd probably be better off with a MIM Fender!

Is that the Mexican or American or whatever else model?

I'd love to get my hands on a Euro 5, it really seems like my kind of bass! I'm not sure what's the biggest dillema though - actually finding the funds or choosing a finish! They're all so very very beautiful.

Oh god, that looks sexy! I definitely get what you mean about cabs looking like "black boxes", but oddly I had never given it a second thought until now!