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There is likely some science behind why they sound a little, umm, different, but for now, let's dispense with that. I moved from Ashdown to Hartke when I got my endorsement with them. When all this was fields, I used some of the cabs with the original aluminium coned units. To my ears they were very bright compared to my SWR/Trace cabs I was running at that point; same amp setup/settings. They just seemed to pick up every nuance of what the bass produced. When I got my endorsement, I decided to go with Hydrives; I'd been running Ashdown ABM and MAG enclosures and these also sounded quite muddy compared to the Hydrives. One thing I would say without hesitation is that the switchable HF driver/horn adds significantly to the tone. Interestingly, I won Alex Claber's prototype Big One (the first ever Barefaced, apparently) at one of the SE Bashes; I was gigging that night in Basingstoke and used the Big One. I never used the Hartke stuff again in anger and let my endorsement lapse.

By way of an addendum: In Harley Benton GPA100 amp GSS Baby Sumo head NS Design NXTA strap system Out Tech21 Dug Pinnick stomp Darkglass AO900 head

The photo looks like the ding is an impact issue if some sort, but the discolouration is a bit odd. Irrespective of how smooth it feels, try and determine whether the clear coat is cracked or chipped...there's a very small risk that any chip that may bep there might fall out eventually. You could have a dig around and fill it with a suitably coloured nail varnish. The beauty of nail varnish is it's self levelling, sets smooth and is shiny immediately. Alternatively, you have a fantastic base for a relicing project. Embrace the ding. Add more.

Extreme - Pornograffiti. I haven't listened to this in ages. Like a fine wine, it's aged really well.

I did one years ago. My wife says it's the best thing I've ever written. Around this time of year I think that I should have written another couple and put an EP up on Spotify, no idea how to do it.

Here we are. It's perfect for what I need, which is just simple noodling; if I want to go louder, I can just use my regular kit...purpose here is just to have something low powered that's easy to get going. Because the bass can be played active or passive and with arco/pizzicato modes, it's giving a broad range of things tonally already. There only three knobs on the amp (gain, enhance and tone), things sound decent with enhance at 50% and tone rolled to the bass side of things. It doesn't appear to have any problems with the low-B on the bass. It looks pretty well built, solid. Got it from a marketplace seller, still smells new. Happy enough.

I've got a £5.5K Mike Lull and an Aria Pro II Primary bass from 1978 that came as part of a job lot of kit for £50.00. They're both fit for purpose, but I wouldn't chuck the Lull across a stage.

I've just bagged an Eden EC8 locally on Marketplace. Picking it up in a hour. It should be fine for what I need it for. Thanks for your input chaps.

I'm in Crowthorne, near Reading. Interested...which model Eden is it? (There's several iterations.). Post a piccy?

There's a GSS set up on the for sale section that might do the trick (it's a bit quirky)...two cabs, each holding a 6.5" speaker. I've just taken delivery a Baby Sumo head which I adore, so the I'd have no qualms about considering other GSS products. It's a bit over budget and in truth I would only need half of it.

I'm not entirely certain whether the Sansamps are hotter than anything else (in all probability, no) or, for that matter, if my basses have a particularly high output. After years in the game, I know what I want tonally and I tend to know how to get the most out of my gear without the sound not turning to mush!

Waaaay too big!

I've just been on the Thomann site; if nothing the ability to refine searches is a bonus. I like the Markbass MicroMark 801 and the Boss Dual Cube LX - the Markbass is edging it for me; size being the primary mover. It's never going to leave the house or be played at mental volumes.

I need to get a small, inexpensive/cheap combo; doesn't need to have loads of power (I have loud elsewhere), just something capable/non-farty, that I can pull out at home and have a noodle on. Something like the Trace Eliot 1x8 Elf combo sized, but not the price. NS NXT5 EUB. Ideas?

Cheap Trick - Out To Get You Live 1977. Japanese CD. This is a RSD release from a few years back; it's from four shows in Los Angeles in June 1977, so about three months before In Color... dropped. Brilliant stuff.

You could plug the holes easily enough; the headstock looks big enough for a 12-string bass project. Reshape the headstock a little to mask its heritage. Could be a fun project.

Hopefully a solution. I've removed the bolt attachment from the original NS tripod (there's a decent hole) and have bought a long-armed Hercules wall hanger: My intention is to cut the wall plate off and then tap the end of the steel and bolt it to the NS tripod. In theory it should be quite simple. What could possibly go wrong? 😂

Just on the original post, I have never understood how or why MusicMan decided that that monstrosity of a pickguard/scratchplate on the Stingray 5 was a good thing or decent design statement. And yes, I know they've done 5-string models in the original shape. There are some (no pun intended) sterling finishes on some of these 5s (the deep purple sparkle), but then over half the top is just covered in big slab of plastic. It works okayish on the stealth models where there's a single-ply matte guard and it kind of disappears:

I feel that any band I've played in has benefited from decent backing vocals; I'll admit I that while I don't have a frontman's lungs, despite my stature, my vocals are somewhat thin and whiny (some compared me to Liam Gallagher) rather than coarse and full, but to my credit I'm pretty much always in tune and I have a decent range. The only thing I really struggle with is harmonising. I can't come up with harmonies and even when I do have a harmony part to sing, I still struggle.

Just on the OPs quote about solo karaoke singers, a couple of weeks back, I went to a wedding reception where said bride and groom decided they were just going to have a DJ until 10.30pm, then karaoke. The guests were probably about 50/50 parents and their 25+ year old children and their friends; stupidly, it did cross my mind that if there were any decent singers it might be worth hitting them up and asking whether they'd be interested in fronting a band. I suppose after decades of X-Factor (etc.) it's honestly no wonder that people think they can sing. Man alive, we stuck around until 11.30pm and not one of the people that picked up the microphone could hold a tune. It was all nails on a blackboard stuff. We suffered an hour of cats screaming.

It always fascinates me that people feel the need for a board like this! I'd never used stomps of any sort until I got a BDDI about 15+ years ago and that was a revelation. I've gone through a few (cough) upgrades (cough), but now I'm back to a BDDI and I have a GED2112-DI box. I'll just use swap these around every few weeks. Both do everything I could possibly desire.

I met John. Genuinely a lovely, lovely bloke. That said, (the late) Rambo Stevens was with him and I found him a bit unpleasant. I know they were great mates, but it was as if John was playing up for his benefit.

Afternoon. So, following my transition from a tripod stand to the NS Design frame strap sysyem, I find myself in a situation where I need a stand to hang the NXT5 on and none of my current stands are tall enough. I need a stand 48" from next volute/headstock. Tallest I've found is a Stagg stand (Stagg SV-EBD/ECL) - see below - has anyone got one or can provide me with suitable alternatives? The pictures or the Stagg stand are a bit rubbish. Website doesn't really give over much. Reluctant to check £80 at a stand and it doesn't work.