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[quote name='LukeFRC' post='980022' date='Oct 6 2010, 10:58 PM']caitlinbread sft is based on an ampeg preamp isn't it? it's pretty good, well my homemade version is[/quote] I have no idea! really? (I mean, the 'based on' - not your pedal! lol!)

Gotta say though, I am SO impressed with the guys going at it with the DIY over on TalkBass - in much the same way as I am impressed with Alex Claber's work and Max at sfx on this very forum. I really couldn't criticise the looks - because if I tried to build a cab - it'd probably end up looking like a shoe box! Well.. not entirely true - I did build a couple of cabinets a long while ago.. but yeah - you get my point! I'd still love to have a go at building one of GreenBoy's 1515/66 cabs though ) What a beast! Anyway, I guess the short of it, is that I also like the fact that Bass Players have taken it in to their own habds to build cabinets that *actually* produce the goods efficiently - and the more people going the DIY route can only give us more options to play with...oh..and...errrrr... more boughts of GAS that we can't afford to deal with!!!!!!

I'm gonna get reading the thread to find out more. I think my preference before I start looking any closer would be a plain black grill like Epifani cabinets, so it looks almost stealthed - or something sexy like the Hartke Hydrive cabs. Ok.. will be back later!

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='979523' date='Oct 6 2010, 03:53 PM']Oh, you little beauty! That's the first one I've seen that allows you to freely select the pattern length. 19/16, here I come! [/quote] That's ace! I love it actually!

If you fancy making your own simple loops, then try a 'looper' pedal! (ok, there's a cost involved). I use the Digitech JamMan that does allow you to record or 'install' drum loops on it. Or, you can just make your own with a microphone or by say, slapping away on the instrument. I'm going to do a video soon with some looping examples but here's the first one I grabbed off the Choob by someone else.. My JamMan allows me to record to a click I can set up - but I usually use the bass to make up some interesting drum sounds by tapping pickups or scraping the strings. Once the loop is playing I can practice bass lines, solos or theory ideas like modes, for example.

If you want to make use of the additional power with a second cabinet then do this:- (Or indeed just to be able to use both amplifiers at once for a more powerful rig) Bass > RH450 Input RH450 Output > speaker cabinet ONE then RH450 line driver out (or effects send) > LM2 input LM2 output > speaker cabinet TWO **set the LM2 EQ to the 'flat' setting as the RH450 will provide you with your programmeable EQ.** OR! If you like a bit of stereo, like I do sometimes, try this with a stereo chorus pedal - OOOH lush sounding! Bass > RH450 Input RH450 effect send > Chorus input Chorus output A> RH450 effect return RH450 Output > speaker cabinet ONE then Chorus Output B > LM2 input LM2 output > speaker cabinet TWO Switch on and do your best Pino Pallodino / Peter Hook / Mark King impressions! **set the LM2 EQ to the 'flat' setting as the RH450 will provide you with your programmeable EQ.** The reason I have suggested connecting to the LM2 input instead of the LM2 effects loop, is that I believe the effects loop for the LM2 appears after the gain control and before the EQ in the preamp and thus won't make much difference where you connect to - other than the addition of a gain control when you plug in to the front of the LM2 head. You won't be able to bypass the EQ and thus my reasoning for starting with all the controls set to *no* boost or cut.

Ok, recorded yesterday to commemorate 10 years anniversary of an album release I played on... LickLibrary intro video... This track, again from the album... Finally, this was recorded in 2007 and I never got round to rerecording it! I'm in the process of doing some more video bits and bobs, so I'll pop those on here when I upload them.

[quote name='far0n' post='978128' date='Oct 5 2010, 11:27 AM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkNDKsjSdsk&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkNDKsjSdsk...feature=related[/url] Nice playing, nice song writing, nice singing. Very cool.[/quote] Oooh, I like that lil major chord move at 1:11 - it's stuff like that in songs that I really like. The little changes that pull the ear a bit. Right.. [play] off to listen to the rest now..

Ha ha!! yeah, like that a lot!

[quote name='Wolverinebass' post='978455' date='Oct 5 2010, 03:33 PM']The thing that irritates me is the title. HD. What does that even mean in relation to this unit?!! Unless they mean the 3 inch screen on it is in HD. Next thing you know it'll be download the expandanable model pack in 3D and get a free copy of Clash of the Titans to watch on your 3D fx unit. Marketing piddle. If the thing is good, then that's great, but don't try and pretend it's a TV. It's a modeling fx unit which may or may not be fantastic. Do we need 3D goggles?[/quote] Ha ha ha!!! Yes, I agree! - Now, I can quite believe that with the acceleration of technology that the NEW Pods sound better/feel better than previous models. It's the same as computers and laptops getting faster, so they can number crunch and do more *stuff* - The marketing though? Hmmm, I guess it's trying to catch people with those buzz words of the moment. I'm about to build the new [b]HD iTone Cloud technology Neo Bass cabinets, matching amps and pickups.[/b] This new rig will make you sound, feel and even look like your heros.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='978026' date='Oct 5 2010, 09:58 AM']Well having read about them it does have dual signal paths or at least 2 amps you can choose to use, it also has flexible fx chains like the M13 and all the fx of the M13 assuming you get the HD500, there are 10 lost each time you go down a model. Personally I got the email about these and though wow awesome, etc etc but then I checked the amp models and it's designed for guitarists, you may be able to get an acceptable bass tone out of it but I doubt it. I bet the tuner still only goes to Low B, personally I'll be sticking with my M13[/quote] Yes, I can foresee the Bass amps and effects coming from downloadeable 'model packs' and thus will require extra spendage maybe.

Would it be right to say that Line 6 gear really does seem to suffer from the Marmite effect?

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='976197' date='Oct 3 2010, 05:43 PM']Guitar amps can't make the whump though, especially if driven, they just don't have the power and the drive compresses everything. Running a bass amp into a guitar cab is the problem.[/quote] I agree. If a guitar speaker fails connected to a guitar amp - It's no more likely that it gave way due to a bass attached to it than if it were a guitar attached.

It's probably, despite the DBS systems being awesome - They are just out of fashion? For example - they don't get discussed much even of a busy Bass forum.

If the Behri head doesn't have a line out, you'll be more than safe running the Send of the effects loop on the Bass Head in to the input of the Guitar amp. No need for crossovers or anything like that, because the marshall head's preamp naturally filters out excessive bass frequencies long before they get to the amp section of indeed speaker.

yup. a plus 3 on the previous posts.

[quote name='markstuk' post='974155' date='Oct 1 2010, 03:15 PM']What's your opinion of the Roland V-Bass? One's just come up on here - the first version (pedals on the floor) not the VB-99 table top one.. Our guitarist uses the current (guitar!) version and he gets some pretty good noises from it - and he dispenses completely with backline. Just runs through the PA and foldback..[/quote] Paging PED, paging PED.. (who owns one) - I've only had a little bit of a play on one that was strapped to a gawd aweful bass, so I cant really comment - though I was really impressed with the sounds and the results I managed to get. I'd really love to try both models on a nice 6 string bass to explore the possibilities.

I'll see if I can find out.

[quote name='ahpook' post='973948' date='Oct 1 2010, 01:37 PM']plus the one - it's easy to clamp the strings down so hard that it forces the guitar out of tune. i happens when i capo my bass sometimes...[/quote] Agreed, the Capo is not fitted correctly/ ill fitting and thus too tight.

Ahhh, man Silddx - your posts are usual far more interesting. Bit of a low day? I can't make up my mind to move this to Off-Topic as most of the posts have nothing to do with Bass - or just delete it for being potentially sexist. We should be welcoming our female members, not becoming a Bass version of Viz?

I have five Stagg wall hangers:- I like the 3 screw mounting of these hangers over others that only have 2 screws, for a more secure and stronger attatchment. I also like this style of hanger as the arm is as short as possible, thus reducings any stress on it's joints when heavy instruments are hung from them. They have been on my walls for years now and show no signs of giving way. They were cheap as chips too! I have plasterboard walls - and it is very important to use the right sort of fixings - I'd say that was more important than the choice of hanger itself. I've used these:

[quote name='51m0n' post='972462' date='Sep 30 2010, 10:44 AM']Check out Kjung (TB) on youtube.... [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/Kjungbass#p/u/7/-eUrmYZlSnY"]Kjungbass Channel[/url] His vids are really useful IMO. There is very little if any diff in the sound of the LMII and LMII (apparently they didnt even tweak the limiter in the end) [/quote] Ahh yes! Considering i'd been chatting to Ken on a thread over on TalkBass AND had watched all his videos - i'm daft as a brush, because I didn't think for a minute to post a link! DOH! - It's my age.. the ole grey cells.. in my day.. etc etc etc

[quote name='owen' post='972198' date='Sep 29 2010, 11:04 PM']Anyone else been there? [url="http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7122151/"]http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7122151/[/url] I wish I could embed.[/quote] Episode 1: Woman to Bass Player, "You could probably get good enough to become a Guitar player" Comedy Gold!