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Because the website is down already ha ha ha

Right that's my morning tomorrow sorted out then!

Funnily, I'd originally prefixed my post with a comment about 'bands that play weddings' and 'wedding bands' but I wondered if coupled with the rest of my post it were inflammatory, but yes that's kinda what I was getting at

The key is communication with the wedding party and venue and have a contract in place so that all parties know what is expected of them and when. That little bit of preparation goes along way to ensure everyone knows what they are doing, when to do it and have enough time to do it in - and at the same time to make sure no one changes the plan unexpectedly last minute. That extra work, the personal visit prior to the performance and a face to face meet is just another reason pro bands need to charge what they do. Furthermore, never, ever fosters off the wedding party... No drummer on my watch sits on their derrière doing nothing. I'm with Les on that one. Thankfully we have an amazing band where everyone wants to chip in and help unless there's a very good reason to not.

Message me as i have a mini flightcase that could be perfect for you @Chaddy

It’s an impressive amp for sure. Loud!

Has anyone tested the HPF on the MS? - (If I still had mine I would do that right now, but ... I don't anymore.)

I actually have to thank you for reminding me and that I am pleased to say that I am back to putting something together, though you'll be slightly shocked to hear that one of my TC's forgot it's settings the other day. This doesn't bode well as I need 100% reliability in some of the work I do. Ok, HPF - using a full band compressor as an example. - The threshold of a full band compressor is 'crossed' by the largest area of signal passing through the circuit. For us bassists, that's pretty much always the low end. One of the downsides to this is that the top end can end up being masked as the low end is pulled down in signal (the top end goes with it). If you are driving excessive low end (especially sub sonic frequencies) in to your compressor then these frequencies could be overwhelming the threshold. Or to put it another way, sounds you can't hear are actually limiting the output volume of the ones you do want to hear. * I'll add this before I get jumped on by the compressor police: Some full band compressors use a side-chain filter to remove low end in the sensing circuit to alleviate this problem. Multiband compressors do not suffer either, but in either case, removing frequencies that are not going to be of any use in the signal chain isn't such a bad idea. Think I'm off to buy an HPF..lol

Having an adjustable HPF with a steep curve is also super useful before a compressor, especially full band versions

Oh and on the subject of using an EQ as an HPF, you’d benefit in this case in using a steep curve of 24dB/Oct as 12 can sometimes roll off too much of what you want to keep if the centre frequency is high.

The best option before spending any cash would be to find out if you are sending excessive sub-sonic frequencies to your speakers in the first place. You can do this relatively cheaply either with your computer or smartphone - you may need an audio interface too in some cases. I use a few free apps on my phone and either a Line6 Sonic Port or for other situations, a calibrated FRFR microphone. Something to think about I guess! Also handy for testing the actual frequency response of a whole bunch of devices and components! Tone stacks to pickups, amp to pedals!

@D'Addario UK Andy is not coming out to play! He's been a very naughty boy!

Actually, I see what I was doing wrong. There's no space in his name, so it should be @alexclaber. There ya go.

Ah, yeah, my post above..

I guess you could use the @D'Addario UK guide for Prosteels or NYXL strings He he! - I have to admit though, I've ProSteels on one of my basses and they really seem to suit it, whereas I have Nickels on another. My Power Jazz Bass Specials really love the FlexSteels so I think it'll be a toss up between ProSteels and NYXL for them next when the sets in my drawer have run out.

Hmm, won't tag Alex.

Also to be noted regarding the tweeter control - As I understand it, most attenuators just turn the horn's output up and down, whereas the BB2's dial actually moves some of those high end frequencies toward the woofer as it dials down the horn's output. AmIRite @Alex Claber?

On the subject of drop tuning to C# or C, I recommend this awesome off the peg set: The 120 is perfect for keeping tension in the tuning which also means you get a good fundamental tone too. http://daddario.com/DADProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3769&productid=380&sid=cbd76bef-c14f-45bf-82c1-b89cd0b51eab

@D’AddarioUK D’Addario offer a string tension guide that allows you to select the correct gauge of string when tuning down to maintain the tension you enjoy. Check it out here: http://stringtensionpro.com/

The Bergantino B|Amp has an adjustable HPF! It also has a feedback filter for those playing double bass as well as a full parametric 4 band EQ which in itself would allow for low end roll off too.

I think you've pointed out and maybe made me realise I have a problem! Overwhelmed by GAS!! - The mini board did exist for a short while. But it's demise I blame on my local music shop offering Helix LT for interest free credit. Mini board has since been consigned to the To Do list and I haven't used it since. But so far, LT hasn't had a fair share of really being used yet either. Two projects never happened and really it's overkill for my function band.. hmmm... or maybe it isn't, I just need to spend more time with it ha ha!! My mind wanders and thinks, "well instead of a big board and a little board why don't I just settle on one medium sized board instead?" - Which could have been the B3n, Boss MS or of course now HXFX. Deciding between each as there's at least one pedal I will always keep at the start of my chain. Maybe this isn't a post for the effects forum, but I suspect that my inability to be happy with my gear is due to the short lived fix of new toys... I have zero problems with basses. My Go To bass is spot on. Pedals? oh dear me!

I keep coming back and looking at HX. I absolutely know that I haven't spent enough time with LT yet, but I still wonder if the HX would be a better option for my current gigging needs. Or, albeit a rather lavish option, it would make a rather cool mini rig.