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The super 12 may well be what you need. I myself prefer to go for 8 ohm cabs so you can use more than 1 at a time (4ohm is only 3 db louder than 8 ohm of the same cab, which isn't anywhere as loud as having 2 of the 8 ohm cabs together).

I've not used the Shuttle, but if you're running out of headroom with a 600w amp I'd think it was a pretty big gig. That's when I would be using PA support. If you're running out of headroom & pushing the cabs to the max, then have you considered going for a pair of 2x12s (or 2x10s)?

I'd tell it you're gonna stomp on it!

A Gramma pad maybe? Depending on your amp, maybe a smaller amp would be wise for on top of a vertical tower.

I take it the guitar has a whammy & it's the reason it goes out of tune? Might need some adjustments to minimise that happening if it's the case. I broke a string mid song whilst playing guitar about a month ago (and also about 2 months ago) & finished the entire set with no G string Imprivisation is the way to go!

Ahh, I see. Thanks for that. But then, another thought, what about folk like Shep whom use a lot of fx & cover frequencies from way down to way up in a single note? Would this not cause a similar issue?

Why would it damage the tweeters? Would it be any different from DIing out a guitar head into a PA system (like is done at larger gigs)?

Look at the specs of your driver or cab & get one that matches. If you put a random 15" driver that needs a different dimension (eg: how many cubic litres your box is or what the port is) then you're not going to get the best from it & there's the possibility a good driver could sound guff in the wrong enclosure.

Most Boss type pedals are 9v -tip & draw anything between 10 & 100mA. Moog pedals are 9 to 15v +tip & most are @100-300 mA. I have a Godlyke Powerall with a daisychain for running my boss type pedals & a polarity switch cable to my Bass Murf, & I have a separate PSU for the moog LPF (it hates sharing power supplies).

I rest my thumb on the body or if I'm playing over the end of the neck, I sometimes rest my thumb on the edge of the neck (never noticed that until I tried just now to see where my thumb goes).

[quote name='cd_david' post='1310501' date='Jul 20 2011, 04:30 PM']New bigger board with everything on [/quote] You've got a bit of space on there for another couple of pedals, maybe a synth unit or a couple of moogs?

I've played guitar longer than I've played bass (nearly 30 years). If you're gonna learn, don't go for some unusual tuning & learn it just as EADGBE. Treat it as a standard 4 string bass with an extra 2 strings up top. For chords, start with CAGED, then learn F (your first bar chord). After that, it's fairly easy. If you struggle with chords, do power chords or simple 2-3 note versions of chords. I'd say learn as many instruments as you can. A guitarist is a guitarist, a bassist should be a musician

You could start your own "hobby" band & just do something like a Thursday or Friday gig. Ask the guys from your wedding band if they'd like to join. Just something of originals or whatever you like solely for the enjoyment of playing.

A visit to the shops is in order me thinks. Try some out & see if you can return if not happy. You could always buy 2nd hand off here & if you're not happy with what you get, swap for something else.

Sansamp > Lightweight head > 2x 2x10.

LTF has just said my thoughts. Some rigs come into their element at gig volume. I'd give your current amp/cab combination a month or more so you can have a good play about with it, then if it still doesn't tick your boxes go trying out other cabs.

Hope you enjoy the gig. I'm another who saw them at Donnington back in 1992, that was a good festival.

I've often found that songs that sound comlex are fairly easy & songs that sound easy are often more difficult. Wow, I started typing this over an hour ago! Anyway, have fun transcribing.

I think they just pulled random figures out of the air for that site's RRPs & "Old price" & how much you "save"! Someone with spare cash buy something & let us know if it makes good firewood or if it's actually a giggable plank. I would but just now I can't even afford the things I want let alone the things I don't want.

Played many instruments before deciding I'd try bass at the old age of 13 (well almost 14). Past 26+ years I haven't looked back!

Welcome to BassChat from a fellow who pops an X at each end of their initials.

[quote name='icastle' post='1307008' date='Jul 17 2011, 08:10 PM']What 'con trick' is that then?[/quote] I think he means the way that many manufacturers lead you to believe that you need a 15" for bass & 2x10/4x10 for mid & top. With the correct cabs you can get the same frequencies covered from either a 10", 12" or 15" cone (& Alex is working on showing that it can be done from an 8").

Not sure what your budget is, but I use a moog Bass Murf for overdriven sounds. At £2-300 it's not cheap & I'm not sure if it defo IS the sound you're after, but you can use it for all sorts of things. Mine gets used for OD, phaser, EQ & sometimes I use it for what it was originally created for, rhythmic sequences. Here's a wee sample from my review... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=18316"]Bass MuRF Fuzz[/url] & here's the review I did if you're interested... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=36164"]Moog MF-101 & MF-105b review.[/url] Edited for typo & broken link.

2x10 vertical FTW. I'd also try another 2x10 with it if you can get a loan of one & see if you prefer it to your mixed setup. It should produce just as much bass as your 15 & 2x10 but with more consistent results.

Sounds like a really good power amp for someone. I'm sure you'll find something equally as good that'll suit you.