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I can't believe this! Not only have you got a Marshall IBS, but I've been wanting a Laney LC15 too! (Ok, I'd be happy with the LC30 mind!!) Absolutely brilliant lil amps!

I thought I'd double check (as I was reading the schematic diagram) and have found the manual for the amplifier for you - page two describes the outputs: https://www.drtube.com/schematics/marshall/ibs.pdf

If you connect a guitar amplifer to the treble output, the bass side of the crossover is still sent to the internal amplifer, thus you can do exactly as you'd described. furthermore, using the crossover, you can sculpt the crossover point to decide how much of the signal goes to the combo or the external amplifer. Plugging an amplifer in to just the bass output acts as a full range slave, sending the same signal to both the internal amplifer and external device. You'll be safe even running a full range (instrument level) signal in to a distorted guitar amplifer, as nearly all with drive channels have a High Pass Filter at the input by design that will also filter out bass and sub frequencies.

I was once recognised in a Morrison's supermarket. Does that count?

I recall that the drivers in my cabinet might not have been that efficient, so, for gigging I was nearing the limits of what the stack could dish out when needing the extra volume. I also think that as a teen I had a bit to learn about EQ'ing - but boy did it sound good!

Thank you, it was a fun review! For the Bass and Treble EQ, the Amp Feel switch changes the behaviour including: Vintage mode is 70Hz peaking and 5kHz shelving, Modern and Off modes are 40Hz and 3Khz shelving.

Thank you! I’m the only reviewer who has had access to the Boss Katana designers and explanations of the technology behind Katana, so this one is a good’un!!

My full written review in Bass Gear Magazine with EXCLUSIVE access to the Boss Katana designers first! https://www.bassgearmag.com/boss-katana-500-bass-head-and-1x12-katana-bass-cabinet/

Spreading the bassy love to my fellow ‘chatters! 😊

Sorry it took so long, but my video review has gone live: https://www.bassgearmag.com/boss-katana-500-bass-head-and-1x12-katana-bass-cabinet/

@kevin_lindsay @three @Acebassmusic @MichaelDean @Leonard Smalls @sPiKi @12stringbassist @asingardenof @neepheid and @everyone! And, of course if you sign up for D’Addario Player’s Circle, you can earn points off of every purchase (so that’s two sets of points if you bought a double pack!) Oh and sign up asap and you can have 50 points on me each to get started! https://bit.ly/3iQMRam (This is an official D’Addario link!) (I’ve got loads of stuff from the circle over the years, including a free t-shirt recently!

Apologies! I was supposed to get this one posted here. Sorry it took so long!! https://www.bassgearmag.com/becos-compiq-stella-pro-mk2-compressor-pedal/

I've managed to send a cold shiver down my own spine as I recall in a moment of madness sharing my health woes with the world. On reflection, I don't think anyone really wanted to know that I am suffering from an incurable disease of the gut. I think I want one of these amplifers as well now just to celebrate the misery! #TreadRailRoaded 🤪

Wow! I've managed to find an old scan of some pictures that I had of that very rig - though it looks like a speaker was changed at some point. I'm still wondering where that P bass ended up. I last heard it was in a studio in Suffolk somewhere, but it must be a studio that no one goes to as nobody seems to have seen it! Pictured: Marshall IBS 200W head, the cabinet I think was a Traynor 2x15" and the Precision is a 70's ash body with a 80's '62 AVRI (USA) neck w/ reverse kluson tuners and Dimarzio split coil. Heavy as, but sounded like thunder.

Awww very lucky!! I had the head version and ran it in to a 2x15" cabinet (Loaded with Celestion speakers). It was my first "proper" gigging rig and I always had compliments on my tone! It made a good noise! I'm definitely feeling nostalgic for the Marshalls right now!

Fender did actually do a Player short run CAR with a maple neck a couple of years ago. I nearly bought one but my car decided it would put pay to that plan.

I remember this review! Thank you so much for sharing it. Some reviews easily stand out in my memory and I have to say that this bass sounded SO good in the studio! The Dingwall and Bergantino combination is a match made in heaven (indeed Sheldon's own test rig is a Bergy too!) - and of course Sheldon's basses are effortless to play! I'm trying to keep an updated playlist of all of my video reviews on YouTube and have managed to locate over 300, but there are still plenty missing. Here's the link to save to my playlist.

Lewitt make a great vical MIc with feedback rejection. There's another that I can't remember the name of too that I want to suggest.

"He'd rather not play than compromise his playing or equipment choice" red flag. I've been in the fortunate position to play with some pretty amazing top-tier drummers as I am sure many BassChatters have. Some of the best have not necesarily been the ones who know their way round the kit, but know their way around the environment. They listen and react as part of the group and do what is necessary to sound the best. For the sound, the band and the song. Adding to the suggestions (other than simply learning how to control ones dynamics which is half their battle it seems) a friend of mine had a kit set up especially for pub and small venue gigs. It was a 'recording' kit versus what could be termed as a 'live' kit. It sounded absolutely amazing, but did not even remotely sound as loud as his live alternative. The bell brass snare stayed at home, that's for sure! The cymbals (Bosphorous) too had a richer more lush sound versus those designed to be leathered (you know those Paiste ones from the 90's lol) and his choice of skins cut down on excessive ring and transients in favour of colour and tone. Interestingly, it meant that we ended up hearing more 'textured' playing from the kit even though we both grew up a pair of metal heads. Think more Gavin Harrison .. In my current band, our on stage volume is such that we can talk loudly and still communicate mid-song. My drummer has a wonderful sense of self-control and knows how to deliver song dynamics that add to the experience. We then leave a really nice PA to do the heavy lifting.

There’s a Facebook group for WISE and it doesn’t make for good reading! And stealing money is an instant strike for me. 😂 Generally speaking, considering the amount of gear I’ve shipped over the years (hundreds of pieces) there have only been a few disasters.. including the issues with my beloved vintage P bass going missing at an infamous London courier depot. We did get the company CEO and his “major complaints” team involved though. Not sure if working for major bass magazines helped persuade them to dig deep for me!

Needless to say, I immediately closed my account without them.

WISE should be avoided. They authorised a payment to an obviously scam account without my knowledge. I wasn’t hacked, nor was my account compromised. I did eventually get a refund, but no apology or recompense for the hassle my end.