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This must be a Southerner's thing? I've never noticed any changes like this at certain times of the year. By Southerner, I mean where you get enough of a temperature change to make a difference. Up here you get cold & wet or cold & not so wet with some sunny days between (Summer & Winter respectively).

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1180113' date='Mar 28 2011, 09:43 PM']Whatever the issue is, it's all possible to work around (unless you're living in a cupboard). 2x10s don't have much of a footprint if stacked vertically and they're strong enough that a guitar amp or other stuff can be put on top when not in use and you can get small heads that will fit in a gig back that will be enough. I doubt you'd struggle to find a nice rig (new) for £500 that would be giggable and compact. £400ish would buy you a new GK MB200 head and Ashdown 2x10 for example. Any gigs where that would be too little should have PA support anyway.[/quote] Funny, I'd been thinking this as a suggestion but didn't as the OP hasn't given any budget for this. But yes, there's a few good small heads that can be picked up for @ £300 that'll fit in a gig bag & there's good small footprint 2x10s from the likes of Markbass & TC Electronics (to name but a few) & a narrow 2x10 could always be stacked within the guitar rig when neither are being used.

All you need to do in any software (Cubase, Reaper, Logic or anything else) is make a track & assign either a built in instruments sound or any vsti & make a 4 bar loop, put a note on the 1st beat that plays your first click (use a sound like "rimshot") & leave the rest blank. Simples really.

I've been playing guitar for @ 28 years & still enjoy it, but when you get into bass it just takes over. Laying down a good groove is much more satisfying than nailing a solo.

Another option would be to have a small combo with a DI out. This way you'll have some monitoring behind you. I'll give it 6 months & you'll be selling the guitar rig to get that dream bass rig

So for someone whom uses FX, would a clear sounding amp & cab be a better option to have for using at both practice & gigs (so getting the sound you want at practice wont dramatically change when playing live)?

[quote name='thinman' post='1178642' date='Mar 27 2011, 07:40 PM']I tend to avoid them but not entirely and iften need to use E as others have mentioned. However, I DO avoid using the moment to ostentatiously wave my left arm about or conspicuously dangle it limply by my side in a "look at me I only need one hand" style.[/quote] [quote name='gjones' post='1178772' date='Mar 27 2011, 09:11 PM']Hmmmm........that's where I'm going wrong. I must use open strings more often [/quote] The goal is to have both arms hanging limply. Then you know you're gifted!

It really depends on what I'm playing. I try to play fretted notes as opposed to open but things like Muse's Hysteria would be a tad tricky on a 4 string bass! Also if I'm doing a run or arpeggio I'll utilise open notes to make it easier to move about the fretboard.

[quote name='Bloc Riff Nut' post='1178029' date='Mar 27 2011, 10:54 AM']EBS Classic Line 4x10.With cover and coasters.[/quote] Like this? Or this?

[quote name='icastle' post='1177062' date='Mar 26 2011, 11:34 AM']My opinion has always been that practices should be kept as quiet as possible to allow detail and texture to be practiced\developed.[/quote] Try telling that to a guitarist!

Why not send Silent Fly a PM & see what [sfx] can do?

[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1046454' date='Dec 3 2010, 03:29 PM']Bruce Thomas with Costello. Fluent, driving, clever. Best pop / rock bassline ever. [/quote] I do like a bit of Elvis Costello but what is it with his poses? Does he have a dodgy left leg or is he just a bit of a tard?

Not my cuppa either but looks like a good deal. I'm not sure how much that rig would really be in any other shops but I did find.... [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/n/Ashdown-Classic-Series-Bass-Stack-Special-Deal/page/8/"]THIS![/url]

Just before I read Phil's post I was thinking casters would be an investment. Or what about one of those fold up trolleys? Bigger wheels for getting over curbs & things.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1176718' date='Mar 25 2011, 11:31 PM']Sounds like someone needs to try a Genz streamliner? Not my brew but maybe more suitable for a valve only fan. I have nothing against the streamliner but the extra valves aren't really my thing if I don't use the one I've got although I can see it can do my sounds too so that's a bonus for others.[/quote] Funny, I was just looking at these on Bass Direct's website. Looks very nice.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1176684' date='Mar 25 2011, 10:56 PM']Unless you have a helium based cab.[/quote] That's just GAS

Is it Valve Vs Solid State as opposed to Light Vs Heavy, or have you tried some lightweight valve amps & didn't like them?

Are you trying to tell me a lightweight valve amp wont sound as good as a 3 tonne valve amp? & if a lightweight valve or solid state amp sounds just as good as it's heavy contemporary, then being light gives it that +1 better.

From what you're saying, I'd say you want to get either... a small amp that will fit in the front pouch of your gig bag (such as a GB Shuttle or MB LMIII, etc) & 1 or 2 2x10/2x12 8ohm cabs (depending on your needs) or... a decent combo & if needed, an extra cab to match. I can vouch for the Markbass 2x10 combo being a brilliant & loud combo & there's many other good combos to try out. Either option would take little room up in your flat & replace your Ampeg rig no probs.

Your amp puts out 300w at 4 ohm (probably @ 180x at 8 ohm) your 2x10 will accept upto 200w & on it's own will draw upto 180w from your current amp. The 4x10 will do the same, (it will accept upto 650w, but will get 180w from your current amp). If you plug both cabs into your amp they will get a maximum of 150w each (2 8 ohm loads make a 4 ohm load) & therefore the amp will put out the max 300w if needed. This being 150w per cab. There's little chance of them farting/frying, but as with any rig, keep your ears open. Like you're last comment says, "it depends about the quality, sensitivity and other factors..." & don't get watts confused with how loud your rig can go, they don't directly equate.

Looks like they've gone a bit Gibson!

I use a Godlyke Powerall to run 3 pedals (Bass Murf, Chorus & distortion) & have my LPF on a separate psu. The powerall is @ £25 but is a verry good.

Pretty much the same with the exception of the bit of wood. I just get a guitarist to hold the 1/4 jack in his left hand. Basically I have what was supposed to be a laptop case (tho the laptop would have to be about 8" thick ) & it's filled with the main leads that I use & then a load of spare cables, jacks, multitools, screwdrivers, strings, callgirl cards, adaptors, soldering iron, solder, a mic, & some other odds & sods.

I've only ever used the one bass & never had a back up bass in the past 20 odd years & only ever broken strings in rehearsal (lucky there I suppose). I'd like a back up bass, but unless I'm playing to venues where I'm getting paid for time then it's not needed as I would have time to change a string (the band could do one of the songs that I dont need to play on) & I have batteries & tools in my bag.

& if you can't be bothered reading, then just go & buy a set of TI Jazz flats & be happy Main differences are rounds are usually zingy & bright, flats are usually more bass & mid & hardly any zing (a good thing to me) & flats usually last many years longer than rounds do!