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[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1338394519' post='1673893'] Swear [i]by[/i], or swear [i]at?[/i] As some would say they're fugly. [/quote] It's all a question of taste. Some poor folk think Fenders look nice!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1338392338' post='1673832'] I've not used a clip on tuner so I don't know about it's multitude of practical shortcomings, but I would imagine it makes your bass look less cool [/quote] I don't think a clip-on is as uncool as a strap-on!

Not that I would know, but is it not AC?

You have a very decent budget. I wouldn't rush into anything either. You may well find a full rig that suits all your needs & still have a coulpe of £k change. I saw David Phelps about a year ago & his bassist was using a Sadowsky into a Boss ME-50B fx unit & then into an SWR Super Redhead & all popped through the PA. If you're going into a decent PA system, then the onstage rig is just for you & the band to hear. So get what You like the sound of.

I think Bassickman is gonna consider an electronics degree next just so he can follow this! Either that or he's gonna take up keys.

Ibanez has been my choice of bass for the past 20 odd years. Solid reliable workhorses with a great sound. Bass to swear by for me would be a Ritter. Canny fekkin afford one!

Hahahahahahahaha. Get what sounds good to you is the best advice to go with. Music shop is a good place to try stuff.

There's been a few instances where my singer guitarist has sent me a guitar part without any lyrics or we've been in the studio with the band & played instrumental & I've written an awesome bassline, then had to completely change it as it detracted or clashed with the vocal line. Most of my basslines follow what the vocal line does (sometimes it's vice versa if the bassline is just too awesome to change).

[quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1338371016' post='1673317'] To proper finish it of I refer you to my earlier clip on tuner point. Best thing I ever bought. [/quote] That's what I usually borrow off the guitarist (or sometimes the mandolinist).

+1 for that.

Just to finish off on the "Tuner" subject. I don't have a tuner pedal, not because I don't think they're of use but because I'm happy that my bass will stay in tune for the full gig if I tune it before hand (usually with a phone app) & give it a quick check over before plugging in (usually by ear on the harmonics, or if it's noisy, using the guitarists tuner). That's not to say I wouldn't get a tuner though.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1338360888' post='1673127'] Very good And does Norman Watt-Roy count? [/quote] I think all bassists should count..... Just to keep in time with the drummer!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1338360435' post='1673122'] I disagree about the marketing thing. In fact THAT'S more likely to be a marketing line from the guys peddling the smaller speakers. It's not about the frequencies themselves, but more the way that different size driver units handle them, and the physics of the driver movement. A larger driver will move slightly differently to a smaller driver, and moves more air each time. There has to be a characteristic difference in the sound. Cab design and construction does make a difference, but if you have two "matching" cabs from the same manufacturer that are the same power handling and impedance, but different sized drivers, there WILL be a difference. [/quote] I agree that they may sound different, but it doesn't equate to 15"s being able to put out more bass than 10"s do. Having 2 different sized drivers means you're gonna get 2 different sizes of sound waves & at certain frequencies they'll cut or boost (which frequencies they are depends on the venue), which means at some venues you'll sound great & at others, not so great. It leaves you with unpredictable results when going to a new venue. Having 2 identical cabs with the same drivers means you're producing sound waves that are all the same size. So if you like the sound of a cab, adding another will give you more of the same. Like someone else said, if you use 2 different cabs for different sounds, wouldn't it make sense to have 2 EQs to get both cabs set up properly? There's a few cab builders on here that use 10", 12" & 15" drivers. Here's some info that might (or might not) shed some light... http://barefacedbass.com/technical-information/speaker-size-frequency-response.htm

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1338323294' post='1672856'] 4 pages in and no one has made a Nathan Watts joke? Well he is my favourite Watts [/quote] Are you paying ohmage to Watts?

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1338326737' post='1672934'] Don't be silly Shep, you could OBVIOUSLY do your band without effects [/quote] Or a bass.

I bought a LMII over an Ampeg. But, it depends what sound you're after. I find MB very versatile, but get yourself to Bass Direct & decide for yourself what you like.

I'm gonna go out & suggest learning all of your favourite songs that you currently play on guitar. Learn the basslines to them, you know the chord changes already!

I've got loads of pedals to get my sound & sometimes I wonder... Do I really need a bass? [quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1338309430' post='1672527'] has there ever been anyone who's posted on the Amps & Cabs forum saying," i have an accoustic bass, why would i want an amp ?" [/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/177673-getting-an-acoustic-bass/"]You might want to look here...[/url]

Why would I want an amp?

It's a big change from MarkBass! Extra heavy & built by people that don't care (or so it appears).

Go Go Power Rangers!

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1338250246' post='1671764'] I'm genuinely amazed that so many people can't get their heads around mixing 10's and 15's! People have been doing it for decades! You get the get the gut rumbling lows from the 15 and more punch and focus from the 10's. I've always had both! Used to have a Trace 4x10" and 1x15" stack for about 10 years, and now I've got a 2x10" markbass combo and 1x15" ext cab. [/quote] You should spend a little time in the Amps & Cabs section, there's one or two debates in there about it. The main reason for mixing driver sizes is marteting. If you look at the specs on Mark Bass' website you'll see that your combo & the 151P both go down to 40hz. If you added a 102HF you'd get the same amount of bass as you are with the 151P. It has nothing to do with the driver's diameter & all to do with the cab design. Have a look on Barefaced's website if you don't believe me.

Just had a listen on FB. Excellent stuff.

Never mind the rig, have you played the bass yet? You might buy it & have that pre amp fitted, only to find that you hate the bass. I'd use some of your money for petrol/travel ticket & get to somewhere that has a good selection of basses & amps & have some fun trying them all.

As far as I'm aware, most compressors can be used on any instrument.