Bassman Steve

I have been exactly there. About 35 years ago I discovered the joy of a 2x15 bass cab. Back then it was an Ampeg V4B cab with a Sound City 120. Then came Boogie cabs and Orange 120's until I got my Bass 400. I have cheerfully carted around that rig for years never expecting to hear anything comparable. Ok, in truth I haven't found anything the same BUT I bought an Ampeg PF500 and matching 1x15 cab (I wanted somerthing portable but big sounding for rehearsals/studio work) and was amazed at how good it sounded. I replaced that with a Boogie Walkabout Scout 15. Both of those rigs had incredible punch and depth and very much reminded me of my usual stage sound. They're not exactly the same but both did an excellent job and I have used them without feeling I was missing anything too much. That said, for real gigs I wouldn't want to use anything but the full blown valve set-up but you would do a lot worse than consider the Portaflex. There's one going now I think.

Maybe but I did used to use two of them and gave up as the second was totally unnecessary. I only ever used it when supporting bands so I could see the main band bass player's face when that rig appeared on stage. I wouldn't have the 2x18 but for the fact I got it for £62 on Ebay!

I have the Diesel version but I have to say that you have what I consider to be the absolute best rig any money can buy. The Boogie 2x15 isw just an immense cab. You've just saved thousands of pounds in messing about with other stuff over the next years. Had mine for 25 years now (with a Bass 400) and I haven't heard anything to match - though many will disagree of course.

Not sure of the format but they recommend Audacity, which is free.

Here's the link - [url="http://wewillrockyou.pl/download/queen-multitracks/"]http://wewillrockyou.pl/download/queen-multitracks/[/url] Some very intersting stuff there.

There's a Polish Queen site where you can download the 24 track multi's for many Queen tracks. Have a listen to Bohemian Rhapsody where you have a DI, a mic'd Acoustic 301 (presumably through an Acoustic 370) and a mic'd 4x12 (presumably through a 100w Hiwatt). You can solo these in any combination and you'll see exactly what we're saying. The difference between DI and cab is startling. It certainly leads me to raise a single eyebrow (if I could) at Alex's suggestion regarding the BF cab. I wonder if he has evidence of this any more than I can prove that I just don't see that at all. Taking the feed straight off the bass won't have the amp colouration for a start, so I have to respectfully dismiss what he's saying.

I'll pass the word but my total lack of a head for heights precludes from doing anything more than that. Have fun and wave hello to my chum Dick Taylor on the Isle of Wight for me (Stones original bass player to keep it relevant).

. oh and great thread. This is exactly how decent people act towards each other and this forum appears to have so many of them.

I haven't taken part in the thread but I'll have a Kudo if you're paying. What do they taste like?

I use Svetlana Winged C 6550's in my Bass 400 and they're wonderful. I don't want any grit in my sound thanks and the bass 400 (which has 6 power valves) typically runs on 3 on both the master and the channel. I agree 200w is plenty but my illogical desire for idiotic headroom means about 600 available.

Much as though your man might hate it, I always like to mix a mic and DI so I would ask to do the same - it's about what you want and you might be pleasantly surprised at what you get. I have to say (looking at your sig) I'd be tempted to mic and DI the Walkabout. You have a 12" version of my rig (15" Walkabout and 2x15 cab) and I got superb sounds with the Walkabout mic'd and DI'd - and less to carry.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please don't refin or I won't want to buy it when you move it on. Ok, a nice tort guard on it and you a lovely Bohemian Rhapsody bass. Keep it as it is, it'll look better and be cheaper (and you can pass the saving on to me in the price). You want maple, it's only a matter of time.

Thanks for the update and glad that all was resolved. I think it's very helpful to know about the customer service which is encountered and actually started a thread about shops which give good service when things go wrong (Andertons in my case). It sounds like Dawson's have recognised their shortcomings on this occasion and put things right and so fair play to them for that.

Never mind all that cr@p - give us a bl00dy update!!! :-)

Looks remarkably similar to either of my Fender Japanese 75 reissue Precisions on which I've put a Bass Doc tort plate to make it look early 70's. It could be alder or basswood depending on the model. May need more info and pictures for someone to nail it down specifically.

I'm fairly sure I read somewhere that, due to delays in producing the first basses, Fender fitted a switchable (bigger) capacitor into Teles so they could be played with much less treble and sound more bassy.

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1392976366' post='2374761'] I would like to see this picture as a larger file, to really check out the detail. [/quote] If you pm me your email address I'll send it to you. The original bass is on the left.

I know exactly what you mean. I don't understand why modern tort plates are so dreadful. The Bass Doc is your man though. He does source from WD and the results look like this. Two Bass Doc torts and an original 1971 side by side. [attachment=155766:DSCN0182.JPG]

I found the trick is not to think about it. You need to be pretty nimble but the sheer tempo of it carries you through. Lock in with your right hand (for right hand players!!!) and the left hand will fall into place.

I have two of the Precision variant and they are superb. Pickups could be beefier but a simple job to do. Usual Japanese build quality and huge tonal variety.

To be perfectly honest (if you can) I'd keep saving until you can get an early 70's Fender. Very generally, after about 1973, they started to get very heavy and some late 70's basses weigh an absolute ton. If that's not practical, do as above. Don't buy blind and try every bass out. There are some real dogs out there. Andy Baxter is a good start. Wunjo, Bass Gallery and Classic and Cool maybe (he has a wonderful 50th anniversary Jazz with matching headstock on there - ok not a 'vintage' but many wouldn't consider the late 70's vintage either). At least buying second hand will always see you get your money back and possibly a return later on but it's not about that is it. As for neck profiles etc, just try the basses and get the one that suits you best. Irrespective of the age of the instrument, the best one for you is the one you enjoy playing the most and which is most comfortable. Good luck with the hunt and let's see the result. Sorry, didn't actually answer your question. I'd get details from Mark for this [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/s8fenderprecision.htm"]http://www.classican...erprecision.htm[/url] - weight etc. I was lucky enough to get a stripped Precision with 1973 body and neck and 1968 electrics (all apparently from Mo Fosters parts draw) for about £1100 from Bass Gallery a couple of years ago so sometimes something crops up. If you really want 'vintage' look, go for a refin as it'll cost less than a mint bass and be just as good. You'll see I'm a Precision player so I'd get one of those. At your budget I'd be looking for a light one, B profile neck, rosewood board and a refin. For me they're great value and very easy to play.

I should add that, despite the rather heavy Boogie bias in my signature, I've not had any experience with one of those at all but I bet it's a terrific amp.

http://www.mesaboogie.com/manuals/Basis%20M-2000.pdf I'm assuming you have already downloaded the manual but if not .....................

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1388516653' post='2323021'] As long as you dont mind carrying a back up, I ran various valve amps from Ampeg to marshall and you have to remember you are carrying a 60k+ box of glass, for gigging, regular failures are the norm. [/quote] I'm sorry but I have to say that I have gigged with nothing but valve amps for over 30 years (the current Bass 400 for 25 of those) and I've never, ever had anything fail on me. Maybe other folk are unlucky as I don't think I take any greater care of my gear than anyone else. I often see that statement about unreliability but I've just never experienced it. That includes a fair few years of constant touring.