Nickthebass

On a similar note - I went from the TI flats to the JD SuperBright nickles. The Superbrights are a little less flexible than the TI flats but to me it’s totally manageable. i would just say give yourself some time to adjust (a few months at least). There are something I find easier to play on the slightly stiffer string.

From a technical geek point of view - the only question I'd have is whether the G sharps should be A flats - given that we're in a flat key. Otherwise you've mentioned the readability stuff. I heard Sean Hurley talk about chart writing and always sticking to 4 bars per line as generally popular music is in 4 bar phrases (or multiples of 4). If you have a 5 bar phrase - then I'd either have 5 bars or split it across to lines (2-3 or 3-2 whichever made the most sense from a point of view of the phrase). Then when you scan down the chart any time there's something non-standard in the form it jumps out a little more easily.

You’re welcome. Let us know how it goes.

I would send pre-EQ to the FoH if in doubt. Then you can EQ the amp for the onstage sound and fiddle with it during the show without affecting the balance out front. What works on stage and what works out front are not always the same thing.

I have an Empress compressor always on and an OC2 if I need the rumble. Can’t see myself ever using the alternatives on the amp. I just want it to be an amp. 😆

Similar story for me. I was looking for a non-class D head and went with Ashdown over other options largely for the good post-sales support. TBH - the ABM600 has a load of stuff that I would remove if I could but the service from Dave and the gang in Essex has been very good.

This is the right answer I think (assuming any price differential isn’t a problem). You kick yourself for having not enough power but you’ll never kick yourself for having too much and having to turn down. (At least in my view!) 😁

I agree - better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it! ABM600 - two nice efficient cabs (I’d go Barefeced but other cabs are available 😁) - and Robert is your father’s brother.

What power amp were you using? Are you still running this rig? If not - why not? I probably would look for a solid state pre-amp but it sounds like you are / we’re doing exactly what I have in mind.

I’m using “rack” as a short hand for a separate pre-amp and power amp driving the backline speakers. I could just use a head and run into the effects return with another EQ after the BassRig but I’m trying to get some ideas and feedback from others who have been down this road. Did you use the Shuttle because that’s just what you had to hand or was it a deliberate decision?