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I love anything Moog! Pain in the backside to use, but you can't fault the sounds you can get are ridiculous! I had a Mood Prodigy years ago and that was insane fun!

This is a potential can of worms! Compressors can be used in multiple ways anywhere in the chain and it really depends on which element/s you want to be effected or not. Do you want to compress your dry bass tone only? Do you want to compress just your effects only? Do you want to be able to switch it on and off? All of the above?

voxpox - you have inspired me to buy a Shuker! I have played a few different models and I love them all! I have been putting it off for about 4 years and I feel like spoiling myself! I might have to sell my MTD 535, but that hardly ever comes out of it's case these days. I am going to email Jon soon for a quote for the following spec... Uberhorn 5 bolt-on Ash body Some kind of burl top (I'll ask him what he has in stock) 5 piece birdseye maple neck and fingerboard (no markers) Delano MM pickup / 3 band circuit Quite a simple bass, but those Delano MM pickups are unreal! Don't need a neck pickup as I hardly use it on my other basses. The timescale doesn't bother me as I had to wait 15 months for my MTD to arrive. Once I have a quote back I'll have a chat with the missus! dood - would you say it would better to call Jon instead of email?

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1325853553' post='1488737'] All I can offer is that I've heard TC750's up close and they are defintely very pokey... You may expect that from a 750 rated type amp.. but all an amp is to me is loud enough and good enough tone-wise..!! What is a watt..?? who cares..!! Some of my gtrs turn up with 12 watt kettles and still put it out. [/quote] Totally agree. Efficiency and quality give better results. Don't be tricked into think bigger necessarily means louder! I think we are in the golden age of bass amp technology and the range of high quality products out there is amazing. The first time I played a Markbass rig....I swear that Marco De Virgiliis was using witchcraft to build his amps!

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1325852547' post='1488708'] I think I have settled on two Classic 112's for my Reidmar when it arrives. However, I can't help think that a single Proline 210 standing on its side will be a better option. I will get the full 250watts as the cab is 4 ohms where as one Classic 112 will only give me 125watts at 8 ohms. I just love the look of the Classic cabs but annoyed I would have to take two cabs to get the full beans. [/quote] It really depends on your taste and what result you want. I wouldn't get too hung up on using 2 Classicline cabs and splitting the power. Sonically, two cabs will sound louder than one because you will get the low end resonance on the floor and one up high to shift the air at audience level. You still have the same headroom regardless. The speakers won't go any louder than what the amp can handle, but remember that EBS gear is very power efficient compared to some other brands. The Proline 210 has a different tonal characteristic than the 410. It's not simply a downsized 410. The tone is much tighter and has more mid punch and is a very funky little package. I play with a very flat tone, so that's why I don't use 12" or 15" cabs. But, some other players would play through my 210 rig and start nagging for a 12" or 15" cab below. Everyone has their own idea on what they need to acheive their individual preferred tone. From the conversations we have had on this thread you sound like a 12" cab kinda guy, so I would think that you would be happy with 2x Classicline cabs rather than 1x Proline 210 cab. The Classicline cabs are suprisingly loud and, best of all, very well priced. You will manage with just one until you are ready to buy a second cab. You will be fine my son! We worst thing in the world for a bass player is changing their rig to a completely new setup and then immediately regret it. 11 years ago I replaced my Hartke rig (2x Transient 5000 heads > 4x 410) to a Warwick rig (2x Quad 6 heads > 2x 411 + 2x 115) and took an instant disliking to it. The heads were okay (preferred my Hartke heads to be honest!), but I really didn't like the cab set up. That's when I realised I preferred an all 10" setup and that's what I have stuck to since then. If it's not broken, don't fix it!

[quote name='Soliloquy' timestamp='1325807081' post='1488263'] That is a good price, £250 for each cab . I've now sold both my Acme's, so I need to decide whether to go for a used Proline 4x10 or get a 1x12 Classic and another in a month or so. [/quote] The Proline is probably the best 410 cab I have ever used with any amp (sounds great with my EA iAmp 500 and my old Markbass LMIII too) but it is rated 800w @ 4ohms. You will be expecting a lot from the 250w that the Reidmar can offer. But, saying that...I use my HD350 head with my 410 and it's plenty loud. I can crank the volume to about 2-3 o'clock before the low end starts to break up or run out of headroom completely. You might be pushing the limits of the Reidmar at high volumes with 100w less power, hence why I am only using mine with my Proline 210 cab to get the most out of the amps headroom. At the end of the day, I didn't buy the Reidmar for raw power and volume. If I need more of that I will use my HD350 and 410 cab. However, EBS must have a lot of confidence with the strength of their product. They say that you can use any of their 4ohm cabs with the Reidmar. No doubt you can, but you will run out headroom quickly using a Proline 610, for example. So 'any' cab is a little far fetched. 2x Classicline 112's sounds like a sensible cab setup and it will be loud and clear.

In no particular order.... Bernard Edwards James Jamerson Stuart Zender Andrew Gouche Julian Crampton

I went from a 4 to a 6 (Status Energy) before settling down with a 5. Felt like a whole new world to me. Loved playing a 6, but I did struggle with slapping. My fingers were catching inbetween the strings and stripping back my cuticals because the spacing was so tight. That's quite painful. I then tried a Warwick Streamer LX broadneck (20mm spacing) and that hurt my fretting hand after only 10mins or so of playing. Much too wide for me. I will return to a 6 one day...just haven't shopped around for one yet. Considering purchasing a Shuker this year, so maybe I will order a 6 instead of a 5? Take your time to adjust and just play it as well as you can with a 4. But, when it comes to slapping use the C string sparingly as I have broken many whilst 'going off on one'! Your bands memebers will thank you for it because the high frequency 'ping' will make them squint a lot! And grip the neck a bit lighter than you would normally. The extra width takes a bit more physical effort from your hand, fingers and wrists and you may find that you will fatigue a bit quicker if you grip it like a cricket bat! I am sure there is more advice I can give, but everyone has their own techniques and experiences, so there isn't a law on how to play a 4,5,6,7 etc.... Just take your time and ease yourself in gradually. You will be flying on your 6 in no time!

I have used an Orange Thunderverb (borrowed from a reluctant friend) for recording and the results were stunning. Got some lovely 'Mani' type tones from it. We didn't use any compressors at all...not even at the mix down. Just a battered MM Stingray with flatwounds, one 40ft lead and a microphone. I wish it was like that all the time! I hardly ever mic up a rig for recording, but on this occasion it sounded very cool.

The Markbass LM Rocker 500 is a sweet little amp. I got a really nice warm, crunchy Ampeg'esq tone when I tested one and the overdrive/distortion channel is very sweet. You can still dial in a typical hi-fi Markbass tone when the mood suits you, so you can get many uses out of it. The Genz Benz Shuttle Max amp that Raggy mentioned is also very nice. I found that one to be closer to a Mesa tone.

I used to play Hartke rigs and I owned both 410 models. I actually preffered the XL cab because I found the tweeter extremely hissy on the 4.5. When I switched it off completely there was very little difference in the tone of either cab, other than the 4.5 being a bit more shallow and deeper in tone. Great sounding cabs, but look after them as they don't like being cranked too high. I replaced three 10" speakers on just one tour!

My MTD 535 didn't get pass customs. The swines slapped on £213 duty tax :-(

Never owned a MIM Fender bass, but I have owned a couple of MIM strats. Sounds just like any other strat I have owned, but I have noticed a dip in craftsmanship in my guitars and others that friends have owned. The first one had a poorly cut neck pocket and the Hendrix tribute strat I currently have has a dirty fingerprint under the lacquer on the headstock! Not great quality control which the Mexican factory is infamous for (guitars at least) :-(

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1325690363' post='1486136'] Probably going to get the Reidmar from Thomann and the cabs from Guitar and Amp Shop unless anyone knows anywhere else or better that sells them. [/quote] I got mine from Rich Tone Music for £399 and they had two available when they checked the stock before I purchased, so the other one still might be there. They delivered next day which made me very happy! I did try Power Supplies.com as they are a bit cheaper (£379), but they didn't have any in stock and won't have any until the 9th January. I think Rich Tone have the Classicline cabs, but I am pretty sure Power Supplies.com don't. The Bass Gallery also sell EBS gear at a good price, but call first as they don't always have everything advertised in stock.

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1325684868' post='1486037'] I'm going for a Reidmar now with two classic cabs. [/quote] Good man! Remember to post your feedback after it lands!

Hi everyone! Been using the forums for a few days now, but didn't realise there was one to allow newbies to introduce themselves! My name is Andy from Cardiff and I have been a bassist for 18 years and guitarist for about 22 years, but consider bass as my first instrument. I have played various styles over the years with many bands, but regard myself as a funk player predominantly. Was a signed artist for a short time, but never had any significant commercial success. I have mostly worked with many other artists on their projects and recordings and continue to play for several current artists and record companies across different genres. Strictly speaking, I guess you could call me a session musician, but I find my own work instead of using agencies (been ripped off too many times!). When I have the time, I also teach (mostly in the summer when the kids are off school). Though I am confined to my studio these days I still manage to escape to perform with my soul/funk covers band Nation Stack and also help out with the P&W band at my local church (gotta have faith baby!). The craft has provided me with a lot of highs and lows over the years, but I have been fortunate enough to perform in many countries around the world, played at some amazing venues and festivals and made a bunch of very friends along the way. Bass playing has given me a very colourful and fun lifestyle and I wouldn’t change it for anything!

If you can find one, the Oberheim Echoplex (now made by Gibson) is awesome. I had an original one many moons ago and it was tremendous fun. However, it's actually a 19" rack with a massive footboard controller, so not the most practical looper out there. A bit overkill if you are only going to use it once in a while, but perfect if you are an instrumental performer.

Tubes are perishable items, granted, but tube amps are just as prone to the same write off problems as D-class amps such as cooked poweramps, circuit board failures etc... Neither tube or solid state is bullet proof. I have owned both, but in my personal experience using top end amps I have got my screwdriver out for a tube amp a heck of a lot more than a solid state amp. Everyones experiences and needs are different. Some have better luck than others!

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1325675571' post='1485864'] Fair comments, but why wouldn't you carry a spare tube? [/quote] Absolutely...I know guitar players that do the same for their A-class amps and I had a couple spare when I had my Warwick Tubepath heads 8yrs ago. It's a very sensible thing to do, but when a 12AX7 pops it's not a quick thing to replace and certainly nothing that can be resolved during a performance. That's why you see a lot of touring pro's using a back up amp so that they can switch to it quickly with little disruption, carry on happy as Larry, keep the punters happy and then worry about the broken amp later.

I have a Lakland 55-02 and thankfully you can either string through the body or at the bridge. Great, but because of the 35" scale I struggle to find strings that will fit past the nut on the E and B string if I string through the body. So, I just string up at the bridge in most cases. I prefer string through because you do get a bit more sustain, but it doesn't really change the overall tone or playability in any siginifcant way for me.

I have been using Hiscox cases for all my instruments for 12years or so. They have been through dozens of airports and are still going strong. The only problem I have found is that the lock clips are exposed and are prone to damage, but I have never had a problem thus far. My flight cases for my rig are made by Dragon Cases in Cwmbran [url="http://www.dragoncases.co.uk"]http://www.dragoncases.co.uk[/url] . Made to order and built like tanks! I also have a Gig Skinz shoulder bag for my EBS Reidmar amp, which also fits most small D-Class amps. Loads of protection and look very cool too! [quote name='s_u_y_*' timestamp='1183070259' post='24684'] Anyways, this is what would be perfect for me: -Obviously good padding -Good support for pin strap at the bottom of the bag -Removable straps -Strong and comfortable side handle -Well placed front handle, high enough so one can carry it and it will balance -Enough space for a Mark Bass LMII [/quote] Check out the Gig Skinz bags. Bass Direct has 3 different sizes. I highly recommend them.

I have a TC-Electronics Nova pedal which I use in my guitar rig which is a lot of fun with a bass. Typically, I hardly use it as the only song I play with it is One of These Days (Pink Floyd)! Beyond that, I can't any other use for it!

I am very much a solid state fan. Main reasons... 1. Reliability 2. Portability 3. Price Reliability - When a tube goes it's always when you least want it to. 9/10 in the last 5mins of a soundcheck or second song into the set! Portability - Have you ever picked up an Ampeg SVT-2 head and carried it up a flight of stairs? Try that and then do the same with a Markbass LMIII. Price - The D-class market is very good value for money and the quality of the products out there is getting better and better every year. Companies like Genz Benz and Markbass are developing very nice D-class/Tube hybrid amps that sound great.

[quote name='Austin7' timestamp='1325626577' post='1485491'] Jack played an EB-3, which is much like an EB-O, but with two pickups and a better sound. Felix played an EB-1[/quote] Very true...I stand corrected! Spot on!

You should coco! Lush bass Clarky :-)