Etienne

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='570127' date='Aug 15 2009, 06:50 PM']I use a man's bass (63 Precision), through a man's rig (G-K 1001 + 2x15) with man strings (La Bella flatwound 52 - 110)[/quote] I like your old-school approach Doc... Mr Jamerson would be proud!

Here are mine- I used a tape measure, so not as accurate as I'd like! Both are passive, in standard EADG tuning, and strung with dead-sounding D'addario EXL170 nickelwounds (45,65,80,100). The strings on the Squier are particularly old- they've been on 2 other basses already! '83 (I think!) Squier JV Precision bass: 1.5mm, 3.5mm, 4mm. MEDIUM action IMO. '98 Fender USA Stack-knob Jazz Bass reissue (Nordstrand NJ4 pickups): 2mm, 5mm, 5mm. MEDIUM-HIGH action IMO. EDIT: I'd say that I play fingerstyle most of the time, but I also like to get out the pick for heavier stuff...

I'm another big fan of the old 1153! According to the specs in the '96 Trace catalogue, the Celestion driver in it could reach up to 5kHz- pretty impressive for a 15" if true! It was my first and main speaker cab for a decade, and I certainly never found it to be lacking in bite for any of my playing styles/tones over that period. I just wish I'd bought a 2nd 1153 to pair up with it at the time, instead of the 2103H I thought I needed (couldn't stand it!). I've got a Compact now, and find that it reminds me very much of the 1153's sound, especially now that it's loosened up with a few loud gigs. It definitely doesn't sound lightweight, that's for sure! If anything, it sounds like it should weigh twice as much as the 1153! While this debate continues about speaker size, just thought I'd mention that Peter Hook has used 15"s in his live rig for years to deliver his signature tone, and he definitely doesn't sound muddy! Ditto for Norman Watt-Roy of the Blockheads- IIRC he used a pair of JBL 15"s as his live rig for a long time, and he's quite partial to a bit of slap...

I'd also be very interested to hear your findings Alex! I've played quite a few gigs now with my own Shuttle and Compact rig and am really pleased with the combination- it always sounds great and can fill the room in small to medium-size venues without PA support no problem! It's such an easy rig to live with too- I almost [i]look forward[/i] to loading out after the gig now! The only occasions where I've started to really test the limits of this giant-killer setup have been whilst playing/competing with a particularly hard-hitting drummer friend of mine in large hotel conference suites, again with poor PA support (no subs= no fun...). I'm currently wondering whether to pick up another Compact or even a Midget to team up with what I've got (matching speaker size arguments aside!), or get a Big One instead. Any info on how your new toy performs with the different models in the Barefaced fleet will be extremely welcome!

Mike bought my GB Shuttle footswitch earlier this week... [i]Super-quick[/i] payment- the money was in my account so fast it took me by surprise! A pleasure to deal with you mate- enjoy!

Thanks very much Mike!

Hey Mike, I'm glad that you're happy with your new purchase! Where were you playing last night- Zanzibar perhaps? PS: I'm selling the 4-way footswitch from my own Shuttle if you're interested!

+1. It has to be the Compact in my opinion (I own one)- you've got every other conceivable gigging situation covered with that cab collection! I have previously owned Berg gear, and have heard the AE cabs you're looking at- in terms of sound quality, I think that the Barefaced Compact can hang with those cabs no problem! Would be a great match with your LM3 too...

I think it would work no problem- I have a VT Bass and it has more than enough output level to drive a power amp. I've actually been thinking about running a set-up like this today as it happens!

Thanks for all the replies people- much appreciated! Guy, I'll be in touch...

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