Gunsfreddy2003

How do you find the BBE Sonic Stomp? Not seen one before and looked it up on the web and have to say that I am a little sceptical about their claims! [quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1357943043' post='1931023'] Hi! [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]So.. it's Friday night and I've been for a noodle with my new board set up for 2013.. powered by the Carl Martin pro power.. It's been loadsa fun putting this board together (Pedaltrain 2) over the last 6-months, and [/font][/size][color=#333333][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]almost everything, except the H.O.F, is used/second-hand mainly from on-line auctions.. or given away free *TC Corona Chorus* as part of the promotion for the BH250. There are no passengers and everything is used - but not all at the same time.[/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The chain is; GP12XV preamp > Polytune > EQ-20 > OC-2 > Octave deluxe > MXR Auto Q > Corona > Vortex > H.O.F > Nova Dynamics > BBE Sonic Stomp[/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] [/font] .. still have GAS for Source Audio SA170 programmable EQ, TC flashback delay, BOSS LS-2 and the MXR M87 compressor.. the Nova Dynamics and EQ-20 eat some serious Ma (600+ between them) and leave a large footprint.. so we'll see what 2013 turns up! [/quote]

I seem to be in the minority on here but I find the BH250 seriously lacking in volum when playing with a band. Don't get me wrong it is a lovely soundng amp and the Toneprint feature is great but the Mark Bass head comes out every time for gigs and rehearsals! [quote name='ojplaysbass' timestamp='1357323138' post='1921120'] my problem is - i have a feeling that the reidmar's sound is going to be more to my liking, but for the price and portability the BH250 can't really be ignored - the videos on youtube don't really do much for me - can anyone tell me if it it delivers in tone and volume like the reidmar (or even like the GK MB200)? [/quote]

Cool - looking forward to it. [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1357134060' post='1917863'] Finally arrived this morning. I'll be playing with it tonight so you may get a 'first impressions' post later on. [/quote]

Try this - I found it pretty useful! There are two installments on the site to go through. [url="http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-sir-duke.html"]http://www.how-to-play-bass.com/songs-sir-duke.html[/url]

Did the Sweeper turn up yet? Interested to hear what you make of it when it does. [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1355525238' post='1899727'] Just took a punt on a sweeper from WTF ... I wonder what chance of it arriving for Xmas ? Discount code still operating, BTW. [/quote]

I should coco!! [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1356111411' post='1907082'] I daren't even try this... [/quote]

I must be doing something wrong with mine! I took it to one full band rehearsal and had to have it at about 3pm and even then it was too quiet so went back to the Mark Bass head very quickly! [quote name='rubis' timestamp='1355781148' post='1902757'] I don't think its 250 at 8 ohms, but it's still plenty loud enough. I use mine with a single RS212 and it holds its own against a drummer and a guitarist through a Marshall combo, I have the master vol at about 1pm. I'm sure you are aware but the head only has a single Speakon outlet, so make sure your HB cab has one or get a suitable cable to fit And get one before the end of the year to claim a free chorus pedal, even more of a bargain! [/quote]

Agreed, those tunes were a massive part of my childhood Christmases and hearing them again every year brings back so many fantastic memories and nostalgia about when life was better/simpler for all. I just hope they end up meaning the same for my kids. I also really like the classical piece Lt Kije which Greg Lake used in I Beleive in Father Xmas.

No it won't I am afraid, you will need to run 2 x 8 ohm cabs to get the full 250w at 4 ohms. [quote name='geetarlover' timestamp='1355780455' post='1902748'] Total noob question here; I plan on using this head with a Harley Benton (budget) 2x10 at 8ohms. Will this still give me the full 250 watt output? Pretty sure it will as the head accepts anything above 4ohms, just need some clarification. Tidy. [/quote]

Are you sure - last time I read that thread he loved it! [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1355160624' post='1894831'] He sent it back soon after. I pretty much never use a compressor,despite having 3. I do keep an EMMA TransMORGrifier on my pedalboard just to even out some effects craziness at times,but for normal playing I never use one. Out of the ones that I've tried,the EMMA is my favourite. [/quote]

You need to come up at xmas for an afternoon of Stingray indulgence!! [quote name='andysg42' timestamp='1353568708' post='1876070'] About 4 mts ago mark,yeh no probs mark,love 2 get my hands on your classic 5,shes a beaut.off 2 work 2 pay for her.speak soon bud.ATB ANDY. [/quote]

I used to be in a band with their keys player!!

Was this a recent purchase Andy? If so I think I need to see it and compare to my '77! [quote name='andysg42' timestamp='1353517498' post='1875530'] i bought the natural 77 off Anthony,shes a beaut, i tried the black one, nice bass.picking the 3 basses up ,there were all very different, neck dim,body weights.i had an 80/81stingray made by charvel jackson,4 plate through body,nat ash.bloody heavy,great sound.wish i never sold her,.. [/quote]

I am not surprised - at our rehearsal it was struggling and I did not feel that adding a second cab to get the 4ohm output would have made much difference either. They are great for an accoustic type gig or home practice use though.

+ 1 for SFX my loop/blender has the same but also a wet signal knob which is essential when going for synth type sounds. [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1351527394' post='1852202'] Cor, dont want much do you My SFX FX loop mixer has two volume controls for each loop, plus a bypass....plus it powers other pedals like the TU-2/LS-2....but it's not a micro....or cheap lol Si [/quote]

I visited him on the back of that article and was very disappointed! [quote name='hollywoodrox' timestamp='1351633017' post='1853608'] andy Baxter a collector seller [/quote]

I have the EBS Multi Comp and am thinking about the Diamond - what would you say the main difference is between the two. Is it really noticeable and worth having both?

GAS is the mother of all evils my friend! If they started making bigger TC amps with the features of the BH250 then I would consider a rig change. [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1351536296' post='1852345'] OT I have found that bass amps seem to make good guitar amps no matter what the brand. Both my Markbass/Schroeder rig and my Phil Jones Cub make great guitar amps. Back when I was playing the 6 string terror the best amp I ever had was a Fender 59 Bassman reissue (sounded pretty damned good with a bass through it too). Back On Topic the TC stuff is rather making think about changing my rig, there is certainly something about it that appeals. I would point out that there is nothing wrong with my current rig, but you guys know what a cruel mistress GAS can be. [/quote]

Why? Interested to know more about this one! [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1351536998' post='1852358'] I have a few and my fave at the mo' is a Diamond. [/quote]

I will try it with two cabs to see but I have to say that when doing that with the Mark Bass it did not sound twice as loud if you know what I mean! No I didn't bother with the footswitch as I will really only be using at home. I wonder if TC Electronic will begin to put the Tone Print function on their bigger amps? [quote name='spaners' timestamp='1351202849' post='1848785'] The MarkBass little Mark III dose have twice the power output as the BH250 though lol, bearing that in mind i would say that was a good resault !! I would like to know how much louder it is with 2 1x12 cabs (im thinking of getting another RS112) Have you tryed ith through 2 yet ? Did you get a foot switch to go with your BH250 ? [/quote]

Just into a single 1x12 8 ohm cab so I accept that it s not running at maximum power output but then again neither is the Mark Bass when I use that! Playing funk/soul stuff. Interesting that it sounds good with guitar! [quote name='spaners' timestamp='1351189927' post='1848524'] What speakers did you hook up to and what was the total load (IE 1x12 8ohm) ? What kind of music? I had a bit of a jam round at a m8s on sat night with mine. We tryed my friends Strat through the BH250 n RS112, boy dose this ever make a good sounding guitar rig. Tone prints and outboards worked realy well (Vibrato works very well with guitar). We were mainly playing Niervana covers. [/quote]

I honestly can't remember - will have a look when I get home and see and post it for you. Using the '74 jazz with the East pre-amp and it opens the filters beautifully. [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1351168035' post='1848151'] What settings were you using? [/quote]