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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1411082120' post='2556411'] the power specs tc provide for the rh line are quite interesting - the 750 is more powerful but not really in a conventional sense. If you look it up the figures they give go part the way of explaining how they perform [/quote] What output does it have if measured 'conventionally'? I seem to remember the 450 being about 235w but just assumed the 750 was proportionately higher and around 400w. EDIT - just looked it up and the RH750 appears to be 236w as well if measured by standard means! Or maybe I'm reading the spec sheets incorrectly?

AG500 sounds very different to the DB751. Tone Hammer is a lot closer. I know two high end pro players how use 751's for big gigs and Tone Hammers for clubs and smaller venues

Time to cut out the after-dinner port eh Clarky I can get you some low tension flats for a regular bass if you need any. They really do feel very slinky!

[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1411044761' post='2555868'] Absolutely I was speaking to mark at bass direct about this, it's something to do with a filter they have In The circuitry that cuts the highs The 750 does not have the same circuitry I too want to try some GK heads on the neo 112 cabs, but can't seem to find anyone with it is stock Molan do you have one in at bass gear ? Thanks [/quote] I think there's even more to it than just the lack of sparkly highs. The signal seems to be really squashed and compressed (even with the compressor off) and this seems to kill tone live. There are people out there that like these though so it's obviously just a subjective view and prices on the 450's went through the floor for a while (£385 new!) so they're relatively low cost to experiment with. I have heard much better things about the 750 but haven't wanted to try one live after my experience with the 450. We've had GK Neos in but sold quite quickly. New order will go in today

[quote name='NJE' timestamp='1411037688' post='2555773'] I noticed that Bass Gear have the big Basswitch, I would love to know what these smaller pedals are like especially as the big one is so highly regarded. Please do get on the case and see if you can test them out. I think they offer a good alternative to the current preamp pedals, I don't need a DI and all the other bits found on the Tonehammer, MicroBass, and sansamp. I like the idea of just a high quality preamp with good EQ to boost my passive basses a bit. I will have to make my way down to the shop if you get some in, nowhere else has them. [/quote] Trying to get an order placed today Have you looked at their other signal booster type switches? There's a Classic Boost, Clean Boost & the, interestingly named, Julian which has parametric mid options. All of the Lehle kit is really nicely made, they just ooze class Lotta senior pro guys have a Basswitch on their boards - it's a really impressive unit for switching, tone shaping, boost and has a top quality DI in case your amp goes down!

[quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1410884459' post='2554320'] Agree with all above as with Lozz I feel in a live band situation i head for the Markbass most gigs ( function band and rock n roll stuff) it cuts and has a air to it that lets the harmonic content breath. MB500 fusion gets used a lot for practice and jazz gigs spade loads of warmth with the three valves you can get glass too but easy to loose your mids and over scoop it. I Find it more difficult to plug and play with the GK at volume but could just be me messing. Molan hasn't mentioned the Carvin class D amp. worth checking at the price. has graphic and comp and valve and para and yes i am still very tempted to give up my GK for the extra Para and graphic oh and 2 x 12 as well from me [/quote] Oh Ok then, it's worth looking at Carvin as well. The BX700 has a lot of fans and the B1000 is really nice for big clean power. Both are really well priced for USA made heads. If you do decide to try TC and are tempted by the RH450 then make sure you try one in a band situation and not just a shop demo. There's something in the circuitry that makes these sound good in low volume demo situations (or at bedroom volume) but they can be absolute tone suckers live. Simply the worst live amp I've ever used

They've come down in price a fair bit now. Were £200 when first released but down to about £170 now. We thought about ordering a couple to try out in the shop along with the new boost pedals that also came out this year. I actually forgot all about them with all the NAMM excitement! May have to get on the case today!

My favourites are probably Aguilars. Never really heard a bad one and lots of high end US builders are starting to offer them as a standard option now. They have a 60's and 70's voiced J set available

Big Bang is my favourite MB head. I like the general tone but also the aux in/headphone out options which are really rare for an MB. For big lumps of clean power the SD800 is nice, tried one once with a 4x10 plus 2x10 MB cab setup and it sounded huge

[quote name='hen barn' timestamp='1410976082' post='2555272'] i Wish someone would make a synth bass pedal that you could use. (that doesnt sound like a silly rasberry)i play in an 80s band and have tried every one out there and still cant get that basic 80s synth bass sound???? i am currently using a Zoom B3 which is ok?? One day some one must do it???? i think it would really sell? [/quote] MarkBass is the best one I've tried (apart from an Akai which is really expensive now).

You have to be careful if you try to adjust without removing the neck. If the bass and neck aren't supported properly you can sometimes do more damage than it's worth. I've seen a bass where someone damaged the neck heel, body and a pair of screws by trying to just loosen two screws and tilting the neck - they then leant on the neck and it slipped sideways forcing it downwards and causing all sorts of nasty things to happen I usually just bite the bullet and take the whole neck off. Never had any issues doing this, just need to be methodical in loosening and re-tightening the screws. There's a simple guide here - it's for a new nck but gives basic tips on how to put the neck back in the pocket and tightening the screws etc: http://youtu.be/dyu0uylL9jc

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1410945505' post='2554846'] This there are plenty of low ball chancers on here now we all try to get a tiny bit off or do a deal but some times you get some idiot trying to offer you about half of what the bass is worth I don't know why this seems to be a trend now on BC as it didn't used to be that way.But with prices I only ever lower to the lowest I am willing to go I would rather keep my stuff than give it away as neepheid pointed out earlier about selling on gumtree and the like I agree it is much easier to sell on there than BC which is a shame really as it is nice dealing with other members and keeping an instrument in the fold so to speak [/quote] There also seems to be a trend, maybe from the same people, to push for a lower price and then once it's agreed they bail out and stop replying. Maybe they just enjoy haggling for the sake of it, seems a bit of a waste of time to me

Our rhythm guitarist adds keys on a few songs and brought along his new baby Novation MiniNova to rehearsals last night. I had a quick play and it was great fun using the squelchy bass settings to try and cover Bernie Worrel type Parliament funky bass parts (although my playing was pretty useless!). With all the new, relatively low cost, analogue bass heavy synths out there at the moment (Novation Bass Station II looks cool) I just wondered how many people used one alongside a bass for either recording or live work?

I'm really looking forward to hearing the 1126 - love the idea of the 6" mid driver

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1410873398' post='2554133'] Bloody hope not! I need that white on white Strat in my hands ASAP! Thanks for the heads up. [/quote] Just checked and the last one we ordered was quoted at 8 weeks and took 15

GK and MB are in a different league from TC. GK are generally 'rockier' than MB and the latest models are all made in USA and good quality too.

Make sure you keep on at them about delivery, stories of 4 month actual build times are fairly common

FM cables are great, the silent jack versions work really well too!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1410472257' post='2549909'] Oh really...? [/quote] Looks like it - very excited about the snakeskin ones, lol

I see snakeskin S112's on the horizon, and black S212's with metal grilles and black 1126's with cloth grilles and . . . And . . .