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[quote name='JayPH' post='1213099' date='Apr 27 2011, 08:28 PM']Hi all This might be common knowledge but I've just discovered how awsome my new jazz bass sounds with the following settings: Neck p/u @ 100%, bridge @ 0, and the tone @ 0. Absolutely brilliant for reggae. Really mellow. How do you set your tone and what are good settings for different genres of music?[/quote] Try turning the neck pup down to about 70% and the tone should be even deeper and smoother because the volume also affects the tone and there are more harmonic overtones at higher volumes.

Or maybe no pickguard for the bare naked look: [attachment=77873:DSC_0142.jpg]

I look forward to seeing and hearing the results - will you fit period correct flat wound strings too?

Does it sound badly out of tune or are you using an electronic tuner and going on how it looks rather than the sound? How did they manage back in the day when there were only flats and no electric tuners - what would Jamerson have done? I play a 63 Jazz bass with heavy GHS flats and I had the same problem until I stopped using the tuner and accepted the situation.

It was Alex who recommended the Eminence 3015LF to me and I can vouch for it's excellence as a woofer, but cab size also affects bass response and volume.

I'd recommend one of [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=131880&hl="]these[/url] with a replacement driver - [url="http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php?id=EMIKLIT3015LF"]this one[/url] to be precise. It goes pretty low with the standard driver and the Eminence takes it even deeper. I have used an LM2 through this cab and my eq on the LM for reggae is as follows: LOW - flat MID LOW - full cut MID HIGH - full cut High - full cut VLE - 12 o'clock VLF - varies depending on venue but the higher the setting, the deeper the tone. I've never felt the need for outboard EQ. I DI into the PA at bigger gigs so the above set up is only for stage monitoring, but it's fine on it's own for smaller venues.

I have a Tascam MM-1 keyboard mini mixer for sale. It's 20 channels amd suitable for anything from vocals to guitars/synths/drum machines etc. There is one on ebay now [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tacam-MM-1-Line-Mixer-/250803843936?pt=UK_Mixers&hash=item3a6512f360#ht_500wt_1156"]here[/url]. I paid £400 about 10 years ago and used it in my home studio - it's an excellent bit of kit, all the inputs are jack, so no XLRs required. I want £60 including postage if you're interested. Steve.

I bought a bass from Geoff which arrived safe and sound thanks to his excellent packing. He's a top chap and highly recommended - deal in confidence.

That's my old bass and you've done a very nice job there - I missed this thread when it was first posted, so well done to you. Oh, that reminds me - I always forget to ask for feedback when I buy and sell on here, so how about it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=88198&hl=feedback+redstriper"]My feedback is here[/url].

[quote name='thebrig' post='1172324' date='Mar 22 2011, 05:14 PM']Judging by what most people say, it would seem that [u]firewire[/u] would give me better results. ............using [u]firewire[/u] on the [b]AMD Thurion 64 x2 with 4GB Ram[/b], the performance is not going to be great, especially as I need to record at least 8 tracks at once.[/quote] Why not - my 4 year old Toshiba laptop is not high spec with only 1GB Ram and it records 16 tracks at once easily.

I'm out of touch, but I thought you needed firewire to record more than 2 tracks at once. I use firewire on my laptop with an Alesis 16 channel multimix and it records 16 tracks at once with no problems. But there were problems with the mini firewire socket on the laptop and it would drop the connection occasionally. I installed a cheap PCI card with a full size firewire connector and it has since worked fine. The laptop is a 4 year old Toshiba Satellite A110 with 1gig of ram and the Alesis mixer is brilliant, but I don't know if they still make the firewire version. I use Cubase (bundled with the multimix) and record at 16 bits for very low latency and excellent quality. You can hear some recent recordings [url="http://myspace.com/tacsiband"]here[/url].

It would be very interesting to get a number of Fender basses - say 6 jazz or precision basses in a range of prices from the cheapest to the most expensive and have them all set up with the same strings, action etc. Then let players test them through the same amp with the same settings in the same room - blindfold. Those players would then be asked to rate the basses in order of preference - I would love to see the results.

It would be very interesting to get a number of basses - say 6 jazz or precision basses in a range of prices and makers, from the cheapest to the most expensive and have them all set up with the same strings, action etc. Then let players test them through the same amp with the same settings in the same room - blindfold. Those players would then be asked to rate the 6 basses in order of preference - I wonder what myths would be challenged and/or supported.

[quote name='tomb' post='1167534' date='Mar 18 2011, 07:06 PM']if the bass is anything like their amps it crap, BIG crap[/quote] If only you'd told us earlier - it would've saved an awful lot of trouble........... and as for their motorbikes - don't get me started !!!!!!!

I've never had an expensive bass, but I've played a few without being greatly impressed. There are a few people on here who have sold their high end basses and replaced them with Squiers or similar. I don't think you have to spend lots of money to get a good playable instrument that you can get to know, (and modify if necessary) that will last a lifetime. Maybe even one of [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_hbb1975_na.htm"]these[/url]

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[quote name='cameltoe' post='1167463' date='Mar 18 2011, 06:17 PM']No what I actually think is happening here, is a case of 'you don't agree with me then you're wrong'. [color="#000000"]I don't see in any of my posts that I have given the impression that if 'you don't agree with me then you're wrong'. (your quotations, I have not said or thought any such thing).[/color] People have given their opinions, and instead of offering yours (which may be different, and I would respect that) you're are actually doing nothing but arguing with them. [color="#000000"]I don't have an opinion about this instrument and I have simply advised open mindedness and not to believe that this bass is crap just because some people here who have never seen one say so. I'm sorry if you see that as arguing, but it is just my view which I'm as entitled to express as anyone else.[/color] It's incredibily disrespectful, and you're even jumping to conclusions and now making judgments about the characters of the people who have taken the time to offer advice to the OP, just because it doesn't fit in with the way you think. [color="#000000"]I have not meant to disrespect anyone and I offer my sincere apologies to anyone who feels that to be the case - I humbly submit that you may be confusing disagreement with disrespect.[/color] Again, if you have a different opinion, then by all means voice it, but just trying to belittle everyone else's perfectly valid advice to the OP isn't helping anyone. [color="#000000"]Thanks for the advice and I apologise again for offering an alternative and unhelpful view. Fortunately we have your much more balanced and useful insights to counteract the rubbish I spout. [/color] Have you tried this guitar? It's a bit hypocritical if not. [color="#000000"]No - have you?[/color][/quote]

[quote name='clauster' post='1167400' date='Mar 18 2011, 04:54 PM']So you're getting the authentic Jazz Bass experience for a fraction of the cost? Bargian! [/quote] Exactly ! And to my intelligent Norwegian ally I extend warm felicitations - you may also be interested in [url="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=steve"]this[/url]

[quote name='cameltoe' post='1167292' date='Mar 18 2011, 03:33 PM']Sorry Mr. Benton. The stuff I've tried of yours has been a bit crap, yes. I think people are right to voice their opinions, especially considering that's exactly what the OP wanted us to do.[/quote] Have you any experience of this model and if not, which HB 'stuff' are you basing your opinion on? The OP asked for opinions on a particular bass and there are some positive reviews of it in the link I posted. There are other good reviews online and I'm sure there are many happy HB owners beyond the realms of this forum. A friend of mine recently bought a Fender Pino precision and had to return it because the bridge was faulty, but I wouldn't say all Fenders are crap based on that experience.

[quote name='BottomE' post='1167128' date='Mar 18 2011, 01:57 PM']They are crap in the way that they sound sh*te and feel even worse. Or at least the ones i played.[/quote] So you found nothing objectively wrong with the build quality or performance of the few you tried? The sound and feel of any instrument may not suit you, but we are all different and I may not like the feel or sound of your bass - does that make it crap? Every single bass is unique and buying anything blind is always a gamble, but I do not consider the price of this bass to be a huge risk, especially when there is the option to return it.

Harley-Benton: £113.49 delivered on 30 day trial. S/H Squier VMJ from Basschat Marketplace? £180-200 + Plastikote Krystal gloss for neck + brush + wet&dry + time + effort etc. + delivery with no return option. You takes your choice and maybe the used Squier is worth double the new HB, like a used Fender is worth double a new Squier to some people. [quote]There is a local retailer that stocks some of this brand. Not that particular model but some slightly more expensive ones and they are crap. The cheaper one that the OP has mentioned might be brilliant - but i doubt it.[/quote] In what way are they crap ? Some more FFT [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=508&hl=Harley+Benton"]here[/url].

Why is this bass so 'crap' ? Have any of you experts actually played one?