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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1089880' date='Jan 14 2011, 09:33 PM']The integrated circuit based switching system has been done by others...but its certainly never been marketed in this way before. I have my Spectors modified for 10 different coil combinations and I only use 5 at the most. I think its a gimmick, EB are clearly targeting bedroom players who don't have enough playing experience to know what they don't need to buy in order to sound good. Honestly, Steve Morse and Dave La Rue just come across as A-grade bullsh*tt*rs.[/quote] I tend to disagree with the gimmick tag and the fact that it's targetting bedroom players. Reading the thread on here regarding G&L vs EBMM, one of the criticisms directed at the stingray was that it was active only and there was no way of changing to passive. Now they've brought something out that will let people have both active and passive presets. It's still very early in the development phase, but I can see a whole load of possibilities that will follow on from this. I'd think both Morse and La Rue would have more integrity than to rave about something they didn't think was a worthy product.

Yeah, the stand has a theme each year. This year it's people who changed the world (to fit in with the GameChanger idea).

There's a part in one of the videos (I think it might be 2, or 3) where Dave LaRue is talking about how he'd use it for recording work. He mentions that he'd have Bank A set to give him 5 good passive sounds, but have Bank B set for 5 active sounds. That's one of the things that appeals the most. I think a lot of people that get it will settle down with a few core sounds that suit them the most. Sure, it's not going to replicate the sound of every single bass out there, but it's not meant to. The upcharge is $500 official, with $350 estimated for 'street' prices, which means that over here it'll be around £700 more!!

It's been a long time since I rode a motorbike, but I'm sure I tried the 'full open' throttle once. Wasn't a pleasant experience!

[quote name='Musky' post='1088720' date='Jan 13 2011, 11:02 PM']Anyone else curious as to how you can actually 'tilt back' an 8x10 without out it falling over? [/quote] 'Carefully' would be my thought.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1089192' date='Jan 14 2011, 12:15 PM']I'd say, the concept is appealing of course as a toy we'd all want to own one, but... the reality is grim: every sound man and studio producer is going to hate you. Chances are if you are a working musicians, and if you sit there in a session with your iPhone / iPad or other android device connected to your bass trying to download sounds which you liked at home but now they don't sound too clever in studio, you are at risk of pissing off every bloke in your band and probably will get fired in the long run for spending too much time faaakin' about with your new toy rather than making music as you are expected to.[/quote] How on earth can you possibly say that Fran? It's like saying that you liked the sound of your Dingwall at home, but then got to the studio and it didn't sound as good. You'd really be in trouble then though, because you couldn't even go onto the 'net to download any more presets, you'd have to go home to get another bass.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1089111' date='Jan 14 2011, 11:23 AM']Here HERE!! We are bassists not synth players, sod that![/quote] It's not a synth module, it's a switching system. [quote name='sshorepunk' post='1089118' date='Jan 14 2011, 11:29 AM']Great idea, but too complicated![/quote] I'd say it's considerably less complicated than even the simplest computer, but we still manage to use those. [quote name='charic' post='1089128' date='Jan 14 2011, 11:36 AM']I'll expand on that... Great idea for in the studio Too Complicated for live However... Combine it with an acg EQ02 circuit for true insanity[/quote] Once you've found some sounds that work for you it's all controlled by a simple five-way switch. I like the concept and I quite like EBMM as well, so I suppose I'll get labelled as a fanboy. A lot of people are instantly writing it off, without even trying it out, which I think is wrong.

Congratulations! It's not helping my Big Al GAS though!

[quote name='GarethFlatlands' post='1062933' date='Dec 18 2010, 08:50 PM']No probs. Warn him that getting into pedals is a slippery slope. Within a year or 2 he'll have 12 and claim each is essential![/quote] Isn't that the truth!!! [quote name='Al Heeley' post='1063313' date='Dec 19 2010, 10:47 AM']+1 for delay, chorus, overdrive - 3 essential pedals for any guitarist [/quote] [quote name='ezbass' post='1063400' date='Dec 19 2010, 11:52 AM']Chorus, overdrive, delay, wah at a pinch, sorted.[/quote] Definitely agree with this. Wah is ok in small doses, but it can become tiresome if overused. I'd also take delay over reverb any day of the week. Although reverb sounds great in isolation, it can muddy things too much in a live setting.

[quote name='bobbytodd' post='1050014' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:08 PM']the back line we use is drummer-roland v electronic kit with 300w drum monitor,[/quote] This is useful, as it gives you great control over the acoustic volume of the drums. [quote name='bobbytodd' post='1050014' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:08 PM']im using a peavey max 450 and peavey 4x10 rythm uses a marshall mg50 watt combo[/quote] Sensible rigs to use. [quote name='bobbytodd' post='1050014' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:08 PM']and lead retardist marshall jcm 900 and 4x12 and a 2x12 one each side of the stage.[/quote] I think we may have found the problem.... Get some wire cutters and 'modify' his cabinets, that should clear the problem! [quote name='bobbytodd' post='1050014' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:08 PM']says it all really and our pa consists of 4xrcf art subs and 2xrcf 12"tops and 3xmackie srm 450v2 as monitors when they work.mind we dont use all the pa in small venues[/quote] Does he still use his full rig, even when you're not using all of the PA? One thing to look at, is refusing to help him load anything afterwards. It might persuade him to use less kit...

Definitely get someone to come and listen to give an impartial ("oi d1ckhead you're too loud!") viewpoint. Mind you, if he doesn't listen to you, he probably won't listen to anyone else either.

You could try shooting an e-mail over to EBMM customer service. My guess is that it will be an imperial measurement, as opposed to metric though.

Completely agree with Big Stu. I've got a DR103, which sounds great with Bass. It's a (relatively) neutral sounding amp with a ton of balls.

Have you checked GAK? They have a white Big Al listed at what seems to be a reasonable price.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='794883' date='Apr 3 2010, 10:26 AM']You know what funny man, if your humour was anything remotely intelligent I would have laughed at your joke but from your illogical statement above I pity you, as I can detect a deep innate ignorance that goes way back in your family genealogical tree, gloriously handed down to you from generation to generation way back to the cave men days. For f*ck sake it's only a bass, you either like it or not. You don't need to diss it to the point of ridiculing a member of a forum you don't even know, that is lack of respect and hatred inciting propaganda, grow the f*uck up![/quote] Chill out Fran, it was only a joke, albeit not a very good one.

I really like mine. Mind you, it's the only bass I have, so I've no real reference point. As far as the looks go, it's very much a Marmite thing. Personally, I've always thought bass players weren't as shallow as guitarists, but this thread is not supportive of that thought....

It's a normal sized sofa, I'm just a midget!! I'm multi-talented, I can play them all badly!

Pete's stuff is very durable. Certainly not the cheapest cables around, but then again, not the most expensive either. He makes them himself, mainly to order, so it's not just a case of 'putting his name on them'. They have a nylon outer sheath to help reduce physical damage and can take a fair bit of punishment. I've seen one of OBMM's cables as well and they look to be really good quality also, so it really comes down to your own choice, you can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

[quote name='obbm' post='781958' date='Mar 21 2010, 07:12 PM']Or guilt complex. Something in a song doesn't quite sound right because someone plays a wrong note or a wrong chord. Immediate reaction is "I'd better check that I'm in tune".[/quote] Well it's obviously a tuning problem, because the guitar player never plays anything wrong!!! (ok, I'm mainly a (pretty crap) guitarist, but I'm attempting to become a pretty crap bass player as well)

I can play in this thread! I recognise that Blue Dawn Bongo as well....

Guess I'd better be off now....

Yeah, burn the guitarists!! Oh, hang on a minute...

I don't think I'd bother with that one really. The only resemblence it has to a Hiwatt is the colour! I think there are better amps around for the money than that one.

It depends on the amp you're using. I've got one of these: Which works pretty well. I wouldn't want to use a low power amp though, or one that's mega distortion either.