EliasMooseblaster

'morning all, Recently my band have been experimenting with trying to capture a half-decent live sound in our rehearsal space - would be very interested to get any feedback on it (especially from anybody who's done similar in the past!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpEMPltQ8IM

Pending...well, pending any old thing that might crop up, but I really would like to get along to a bash... [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. HERBIE FLOWERS - woot woot![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Macdaddy.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. obbm[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18. chimike[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19. Sibob - '71 Precision, Maruszczyk Jake custom. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] EliasMooseblaster - I have no idea what to bring. Maybe my 8-string.[/font][/color]

[quote name='P_bass_1983' timestamp='1461796530' post='3037804'] Brilliant thanks for all your replies guys, I think I will try one out before committing to buying one. But it does sound like I won't be able to get my usual bright tone so it may not be for me. [/quote] I wouldn't entirely rule out a bright tone - if you back off the low end on the amp it can be surprisingly articulate (it sounded great through a vintage Fender Bassman...) and I believe the bass sound on The Who's [i]Substitute [/i]is an Epi EB-3 (though the pickup design and winding has probably changed a fair bit since 1966...). It'll never provide the same particular 'bark' that a good Precision has, but it's definitely worth trying if you like the idea of something different!

[quote name='nash' timestamp='1449751997' post='2926479'] I'll probably put an EMG in any Pbass I get. I like how consistent they sound. [/quote] If you're still set on swapping out the p/up, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised by a Squier CV. I was thoroughly impressed by the feel of the '60s-style one I tried, but I thought the 2012 CS pickup in the US Fenders sounded a lot better; I just thought it would seem a shame to swap out a good pickup like that! Of course, if the EMG is a possibility rather than a certainty, I'd agree with those saying it's worth shopping around. The Laklands I've tried have been very nice, and I've only heard positive things about Lulls and Maruszczyks. But then I've also been quite taken with the recent US Fenders I've tried, and you may be as well. (Certainly my next purchase will probably be a Fender, albeit a slightly more esoteric one!)

I still own one, and love it, but as you've probably guessed from the previous replies, they're a bit of an acquired taste. Yes, the neck dive is undeniable, though personally I found my own playing technique stopped this ever being a real problem. The sound is very bass heavy, due to the enormous neck-position humbucker, and the bridge pickup is possibly a little underpowered by comparison. If you can, try one in a shop first - if you like the sound, they are nice basses to play. I'd definitely favour the long-scale EB-3 over the short-scale EB-0, mind - the longer scale length goes some way to counteracting the "boom" of the neck pickup. Edit: if you wanted to hear one in isolation through a very modestly-priced amp - https://youtu.be/KjMdpetGMLw

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1461712897' post='3037129'] Yeah... someone should tell his neighbours [/quote] It'll be interesting if he's invited them all to his next gig...!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1461683551' post='3036722'] I don't think amps have outputs with different impedances, do they? My understanding is that the output from the amp is in Volts, and that depending on the impedance presented by the speaker cab, that voltage creates a certain amount of movement in the speaker that we perceive as sound. More voltage = more sound. The socket on the back of the amp indicates the minimum (or even recommended) impedance of any cab connected to it... I believe all of the above to be true. That doesn't mean that it is, of course! [/quote] It sounds like we're thinking along similar lines - obviously the cab itself provides the 2/4/8ohm resistance that the amp's output voltage 'sees,' but I assumed there would be some sort of resistance between the output transformer and each of the output sockets to tame the output voltage to an appropriate level for that load.

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1461614719' post='3036198'] nah gotta be the honka honka horn! [/quote] Not sure about the guitar, but I'd happily offer him ten bob for the horn!

This has got me wondering again: I recently bought the most delightful Bergantino 2x12 from another upstanding member of this parish, and in my haste to give it a spin, I immediately connected it to the 8ohm output on my Little Bastard - force of habit from my previous, single-driver cabs. It was only when I got it up to the studio and was about to connect it to my larger CTM-100 that I realised the sticker on the back said "4ohms." Whoops. Fortunately the LB has not since exploded, so I presume no permanent harm has been done, but I understand that the point of matching these resistances is to make sure there's enough load up against the amp output. Would I be right to conclude, therefore, that this mistake wouldn't harm my amps or cab, but running the 2ohm output into a 4ohm cab might have done?

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1461326880' post='3033703'] "A long time" is pretty subjective - when you're a [s]toddler[/s]20-something wannabe 10 minutes is an eternity.... [/quote] Such a vast eternity that they decided it would take too long to include links to their music in the ad, and simply suggested that we google it ourselves if we're that fussed. To be fair, they possibly have form for using guitarists as bassists - if that's their previous bassist in the picture then he's doing a pretty good visual impression of dear old Keef!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1460799682' post='3028821'] Damn! Playing a gig tonight with a band that I thought I'd left ... frankly, I'd rather be at The Spice. [/quote] Sounds like there's a bit of a backstory in that one...?

[url="http://cherrywhite.bandcamp.com/"]Cherry White[/url], aka that band wot I play with, are returning to The Spice of Life tonight, supporting Palumbo and the Funk. Doors at 7pm, and I think our stage time is around 8.45. No advance tickets necessary, just £6 on the door. Full details at http://substancegigs.com/showdetails.php?sid=569&vid=&pa=2 Facebook event deelie at https://www.facebook.com/events/532901320223152/ Celebrate Record Store Day by going to a live music event!

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1460105512' post='3022555'] Pub gigs have always been determined by how loud the un-mic'd drums are. Some kits are very loud. I used to play in a band where the pot basher had a Pearl Export kit and a DW kit. I loved the Pearl kit because it meant the overall volume would be OK but if he brought the DW everything got way louder. [/quote] Never mind the drums: personally, I've found the drummers don't even need a kit in some cases. The last time I shared a hotel room with our drummer, I had to go to my guitar case in the middle of the night and fish around for my earplugs because of the volume of his snoring...

I loved the first two albums, was underwhelmed by the "Green Album" and tuned out after Beverley Hills, but every so often, I keep thinking I should see what they're up to these days. Perhaps I shall finally get round to that this evening - thanks for reminding me!

http://www.schecterguitars.com/international/bass/model-t-detail I do believe you could get your hands on one of these for a similar price to a Mex-P. Highly recommended (by me).

The Scissor Sisters. No, really. I had only previously heard their cover of [i]Comfortably Numb [/i]on the radio (which I hadn't particularly liked), but my friend told me they were doing a free show and CD signing in the big HMV that used to be on Oxford Street, and would I like to come with him? I thought I may as well give it a punt if it was free, and we didn't live far away at the time. Had to admit they were pretty entertaining!

[quote name='spyder' timestamp='1458815590' post='3011084'] If I had your amp I would try a few 2 x 15 cabs. Should sound fat and loud. :-) [/quote] I had considered buying a second 1x15 and running them in parallel...would rather diminish its portability, but at least I could guarantee everyone would hear me! [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1458817590' post='3011125'] Why not try a 2x10 or 2x12? Markbass 210's are the hound's essentials IMO Lots of power and volume for such a small, lightweight cab - easier on the back than a 410 as well Heard some good reports on TC 210's too. Heard one recently, and the bass sounded fab, although that may have at least partly been the house PA Good luck with your search [/quote] Cheers! I am tempted by a 2x10 or a 2x12. My own experience of TC wasn't so good - but I'm basing that on a 210 cab in a rehearsal room that I could never get a good sound from - always sounded a bit "plastic" for some reason, but it might not have been well-matched to the class D amp on top of it. [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1458819073' post='3011155'] With a valve amp I love the old Ampeg 410he's (assuming you can run at 8ohms?). Miles better than most of the modern stuff soundwise [/quote] Yep, I can run at 2, 4 or 8. Some of the 4x10s I've tried in the past have been a bit too boomy for my liking, but I don't think I've tried an Ampeg cab. Think my main reservation is the weight of the things! Thanks for the advice, chaps!

I'm pretty happy with my current setup, all things considered. I have an Ashdown CTM-100 running into the speaker cab of an old Laney HCM120B combo (which is a 1x15). I seem to have a fair bit of headroom if I need to compete with my guitarist, and I like the tone. I just wonder whether a different cab configuration might help to get a bit more out of the amp. As a guide, the desired tone is very John Entwistle-inspired - think Leeds/IoW when I'm using a P-bass, and more Quadrophenia when I'm using the T-bird or the SG. Basically good, strong mids as opposed to deep, fat, dub reggae-type sounds. So what do you reckon? My experience of 115s has generally been good, my experience of 410s much more mixed, but I know this will be down to voicing rather than driver size. Part of me thinks I should get a couple of 12s and have nice modular setup that's easier to schlep to and from the van, but as you can tell, I really don't know!

I don't know if it's partly down to the pitch of my own voice (some days I struggle to get middle C without going into head voice), but I've always preferred male vocalists with deeper voices. Early on it was Jim Morrison, since then I've discovered the delights of Tom Waits, Nick Cave and, even if they weren't the most technical of singers, you can't argue with the tones of Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker. I also like quite a range of female singers, but one who particularly stands out is Geike Arnaert, who was Hooverphonic's lead vocalist for about ten years and then released a superb solo album. Look up Hooverphonic's [i]Eden[/i] or [i]You Love Me To Death [/i]and tell me that voice doesn't tug at your soul even just a bit!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1458747100' post='3010476'] Interested to know your thoughts with regard to the CTM100 vs OTB500, which I've owned before... or vs LB30 (currently have a CTM30) for that matter! [/quote] Lucky enough to own both an LB30 and a CTM100. I was using the LB30 for rehearsals and small gigs initially, and it kept up with our guitarist's Fender Blues Junior quite comfortably. Then he upgraded to a Blackstar Artisan 15 and I needed more clout, so the CTM100 was a perfect upgrade. I would say that tonally they're not too far apart, though it's a bit hard to compare, as those passive EQs can give you a surprisingly broad range of sounds. But if you're looking for something that can give you a similar tone to an LB30, but at full-band volume levels, then you have made a very sound choice. Hope you enjoy it!

Was lucky enough to catch Ian Siegal at the Borderline last Friday. First time in quite a while that I've seen him with a full band, and he certainly didn't disappoint. Bloody difficult to move anywhere in the Borderline when it's packed out, mind...I'd swear they must be selling more tickets than they've technically got capacity for.

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1458078247' post='3004587'] Another +1 for the Bronco. I had one in the house for a week and couldn't put it down! £72 off eBay well worth it for an absolute delight. Unfortunately I bought it for someone else :/( [/quote] +...are we up to 4 now? My very first bass was a Bronco. Really nice little bass. I eventually realised it was a bit small, and snubbed it in favour of long-scale basses, but I couldn't have asked for a better starting point. [quote name='3below' timestamp='1458074626' post='3004520'] Chinese corvette rockbass, Peavey Milestone III jazz type. S/H knock down bargains. [/quote] My first fretless was a Corvette Rockbass. Traded it in a for a fretless Jazz last year, but again, a very good starting point given I wasn't sure whether I'd get on with fretless basses in the long run. Nice neck on that thing.

Not going back to that jam night in St Tropez, then?

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1457887285' post='3002666'] When the Deep Purple Mk2 lineup reformed in the 80's and made 'Perfect Strangers', many fans see it as one of their strongest albums. [/quote] It was certainly a bit of a return to form after a few of the howlers in between!

Bit of a guilty pleasure (not to mention the incredibly '80s video) but does anyone know what happened to Tasmin Archer after [i]Sleeping Satellite?[/i] https://youtu.be/lOqVQPq8zm8