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[quote name='crez5150' post='1156222' date='Mar 10 2011, 08:40 AM']It'll be interesting to see if any manufacturers take advantage of the new Thunderbolt port on the new Macbooks..... Claim it's 10Gbps..... which is quite an advancement over Firewire 800 and USB 2.0[/quote] I hope they do. Can't see why they wouldn't take advantage there.

I wanted an iPad, but the Mrs wanted a laptop so she could run powerpoint stuff from it (2 months & she's never opened powerpoint yet). You do see a lot of f4nnies with them tho, so much so that it's been renamed the "Fan iPad". Back to the OP. I think the simplest (& maybe even the cheapest from what you was saying) way you're gonna get what you're after, is to go down the Mac route as they come with firewire (apart from the Air). I have Reaper on both Mac & PC & they're just about identical. I like the Mac because it's a lot less prone to crashing or getting a virus. If you're keeping on the PC route then I'd look to be upgrading from Vista to either XP or W7 (I know XP is older than Vista, but it's a lot less buggy. Vista is like the ME of the '00s). You don't have to use firewire to connect. USB will usually do a decent enough job.

35 views & you still haven't got one. Nice bit of playing there. Your "dead" strings almost sound like flats & I prefer the sound to zingy (horses for courses I suppose). Keep it up.

Monkothehill is selling his MB 2x10 combo for £650 in the For Sale section. I can vouch that they're superb combos (probably one of the best I've tried, hence own one) & if you didn't like it, you could always sell it on for the same money. Ridiculously loud for a 2x10.

If you're happy to go 2nd hand, then there's a few markbass heads in the For Sale section on here for @ £400 & then you can get a decent cab for @ £3-400.

Got a price for one of these yet? I couldn't find anything via Google.

[quote name='Blademan_98' post='1155930' date='Mar 9 2011, 09:57 PM']The extension cab issue is also one I would like to clear up! Why is a 1 x 15 standard to add to the rig? A 2 x 12 with a 4 x 10 would make sense (not that I think I will need it!). I am thinking about a Trace Elliot head and 4 x 10 cab. BUT I really would like to go down the Orange root [/quote] The 1x15 + 4x10 is merely a marketing ploy. 2 1x15s or 2 4x10s would be a better option. I'd chose 2 2X10s or 2 2x12s stacked vertical myself.

Watts doesn't really mean that much. It's all about how much air you're able to move. A decent 1x15" or 2x10"/12" cab/combo with almost any decent amp from 100-1000 watts will do what you're needing.

[quote name='fatgoogle' post='1154221' date='Mar 8 2011, 06:28 PM']Nearly have enough money saved for the LPF and with my birthday maybe ill have enough money to replace my octobass which i dont really like. Any suggestions for a nice octave pedal, maybe an oc-2, seems to be very popular with the Dub bassist.[/quote] I'll keep an eye on this (as I have been with other posts) to see what octavers get the thumbs up. I don't have an octave pedal at present, but is next on my list. You should save for an expression pedal to go with the LPF to give you more control. Most are universal I believe. Shep, when's the tracks gonna be ready? Looking forward to hearing it.

Saying you wanna learn folk music is a bit like saying you wanna learn rock music. There's countless sub genres. A good place to start would be [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=124763"]this place.[/url] You get Celtic, Traditional Scottish/English/Welsh/Irish, Alt Dot, Americana, Dixie & countless others. & then you get blends of them. & then you get blends of one sort of folk with something else like hiphop or rock. All good fun.

I know that I never notice the fan making any noise. Take it back to where you bought it or give Proel a wee email & see about getting it fixed.

I can't say I've noticed. I'll check it out later today (gives me an excuse to have a play )

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1150182' date='Mar 5 2011, 12:56 AM']When was this? I bought some a few years ago and had the problem that the sleeve would jam in the 'on' position. E-mailed Neutrik to complained and they free sent me samples of the revised design, which had just come in. I've since had no problems with the straight connectors (the 'new' design has the rubber cover), and far fewer problems (but still some) with the right angle connector (no obvious visible difference from the old one). They seem to have made the sleeve a looser fit on the shaft (Ooer missus) and made the springs a bit softer. The main problem with the right angle one seems to be that the shaft assembly is just push fit into the main housing, and it can move (if you wrench the cable while its in the socket, or stand on the plug etc). With the right soldering iron you can run some solder round the join which seems to help. Overall I think that they're a good bit of kit. Edited top add: However they don't work always work well with some active basses (others seem OK) - if you plug them in quickly the connection is made while the electronics is still powering up and you can still get a bit of a thump. Plugging it in up to the sleeve, waiting a second and then pushing it all the way generally works, but the bloke whose borrowed your amp/lead it wont know that![/quote] When I was typing that about my issue with the Neutrik plug I could vaguely recall reading your very post but wasn't totally sure if it was the Neutrik ones or not. It was probably about 3-6 months before then, I think @ 3 years ago. After reading your post back then, I was tempted to get in touch, but I had already lopped it off the wire & put an ordinary 1/4 jack on & my cats was just kittens & had popped some needle like teeth through part of the wire, thus making me cut 6' off it (salvaged a short bit of that too to make a TRS lead for CV), so I didn't think they'd accept it back & just went & bought a standard (braided) cable. One of the joys of having money to spare that I miss

Try Roqsilid (www.amplifiercoversonline.com), or Hotcovers. Both offer excellent service.

A good contents insurance policy will cover lock ups, garages, sheds & any other outbuildings that come with the house & usually within @ 1/4 - 1/2 mile radius (as long as it's locked) without any additional add ons. Personal belongings/possessions will cover everyday things that you carry on you out & about worldwide (laptops, Mobiles, ipods, cameras, jewellery, etc) & often will cover musical instruments, but you might need to pay an extra premium to have them covered for gigging (some insurance companies won't offer cover if it's for paid gigs). Quite often the PB will only cover theft from a locked vehicle when the items are either concealed in the boot or the glove compartment. Always read your schedule & call your insurance company if you want to know for sure (calling them usually results in the call being recorded, meaning if they say you're covered for something then there's recorded evidence that you asked). No points for guessing what my day job is! Yup, I'm an undertaker.

No Tayside bassists out there?

Sacked again! Man, it must suck being that bad? Maybe you're no Geddy Lee, but at the worst you're gonna be on a par with Adam Clayton & he's managed to hold down a bass players role with a band. My take on the situation is that one of them has a mate who plays bass & they wanted him in, so they got rid of you. Take a wee break from bass, even if it's just for a month or two & then come back to it. Then start your own band musician by musician. Find a Guitarist or a drummer & practice just as a duo, this will build up a relationship with you both & get to gel. Then go & find another musician (or all you need for a band if you wish). My band BigRoom, started off just me & a singer/guitarist & then we added a multi instrumentalist (who also plays bodhran ) & we've remained a 3 piece for yonks but getting guest musicians in. We've now added a drummer (who plays keys too) & I haven't been in the band for about 10 months! They keep asking for me, but lack of transport means I can't get down. They might replace me soon if I don't get sorted out soon & I'll be joining you to get lessons off Mr Clayton! Basically what I'm trying to say is "if you enjoy playing bass, why give up? Start your own originals band".

Ibanez have very thin fast necks & a great range of tones. I would try before buying tho incase the neck doesn't suit you.

Funny, Roni Size was what first came to my mind too. Brown Paper Bag to start with?

It'll be interesting to hear that popped thru your pedalboard!

I think the Markbass amps are the dogs, but those TC jobs look impressive too! Choices choices??? Sounds like you need to get to a shop that has both!

I went & had a wee look at their website t'other day. Looks promising, but they do appear to be budget looking IMO (tho they're probably not). Couldn't find a price for them tho.

[quote name='nipplebass' post='1148334' date='Mar 3 2011, 01:28 PM']and why would i want to do that?[/quote] You asked for a recommendation, that's what I would do. You'll find 2 decent quality 2x10s stacked vertically will do all that you need. Plenty of depth & the Markbass cabs have tweeters too & my back likes the light wight. Doesn't have to be Markbass cabs tho, there's many good brands & barefaced (Alex Claber on here) are highly rated too. Or if you want to self build, then BFM (Bill Fitzmaurice on here) are also highly rated. I didn't mean to sound cheeky about selling the 4x12, just a suggestion. Oh, & welcome to BassChat.

I'd recommend flogging the 4x12 & getting 2 Markbass 2x10s.

Maybe an idea would be to say to each person who's about to plug in something along the lines of "Mute or unplug at the amp before disconnecting your bass, if not, you can use your own gear next time." (could even be a note on top of your amp). The silent leads usually auto mute the minute it gets pulled from the bass & do the job nicely until they stop working. Not sure if they've improved on them as I bought mine about 3 years ago.