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[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1499190466' post='3329858'] I couldn't agree more with you about the EQ. This was my exact experience. Although I loved the amp and rate them very highly, they could do with the EQ points being jigged about IMO. [/quote] Yes indeed, it was a cracking amp, I really did enjoy the few years we had together. For my tastes they had the eq points for the high and low mids bang on, the low voiced perfectly for cutting out the boxy mids a little and I used to like to push the upper mids a touch to bring out the upper register notes.

I had a Mark II amp a few years back and the only thing that I wasn't keen on was the frequencies on the bass and treble tone controls. If I remember correctly, the bass eq was 40Hz and the treble was about 10Khz. I found these to be too wide and not particularly useful for your average pub/club/function gig. They're probably fine for recording, but for live work they weren't much use - in my experience and opinion that is. The bass eq was only ever really useful for cutting as boosting it tended to make things boomy, and the treble was so high that it didn't seem to make much difference (I was playing finger style with a more rounded overall tone). Re-voice the bass eq a bit higher, somewhere between 80 and 120Hz, and lower the treble eq to somewhere between 4 and 6Khz. That's be about right for me. Those people who want the wider frequencies could still boost them using the VPF control. [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1499081550' post='3328978'] Gain/drive, not massive amounts, but the ability to add in some break-up to the sound. [/quote] Absolutely, Lozz. Not a full on drive circuit as such but something lower gain and subtle, more akin to the drive channel on the Genzler Magellan 800 would be great.

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1498846553' post='3327572'] And you could always set your Keeley Pro to hard knee and use it as a limiter to protect against spikes....! [/quote] I don't own a Keeley Pro but I have a number of other compressors and limiters to choose from [size=4] [/size] [size=4]Mcnach, good call on an HPF. I'll email the manufacture to ask if the amp in question has one built in as I can find no reference to one in the specs. I've got a Zoom MS-60B and I seem to think that there was a thread recently on that having an HPF in one of its models, I'll have look for the thread to see what was said. I can always run that in front of the amp if its suitable. [/size] [size=4]It sounds like I should be able to get away using the amp and cab together as long as I don't go mad with it, which I won't be! [/size]

I have dealings at work with a woman in the Philippines called Shiny Zhou. Makes me laugh every time an email pops up from her

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1498740304' post='3326732'] Does it come equipped with a volume knob? If so no worries. [/quote]

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1498738025' post='3326698'] If the amp you're looking at puts out 450W into 4 Ohms, it will probably only output 300W into an 8 Ohm load anyway.. Check the specs of the amp in question.. [/quote] The one I'm looking at puts out 800 watts at 4 ohms and 450 at 8 ohms according to the manufacturers specs online. My current spare amp puts out 450 watts at 4 ohms and around 300 at 8 ohms. Apologies for the confusion! The amp I'm thinking of getting is something small and easy to cart about which is the main attraction, but I want to be sure that it isn't going to be too overpowered that it could potentially damage the Mesa cab before opening my wallet. From what the guys are saying above, it'll be fine as long as everything is kept under control - which it will be

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1498733033' post='3326621'] Or you could sell the Mesa 1x12 cab and get a second hand BF1x12 that can handle 600W without breaking into a sweat (and maybe even have some change to fund your purchase of the new amp)? [/quote] Don't tempt me with any more new toys that I probably don't need in the first place

Thanks everyone for the helpful replies. The Mesa cab has a built in passive speaker thingy (not sure of the correct term, but it seems to be essentially a cone without a magnet) that fires out of the bottom that, as I understand it, helps to increase the bass response of the cab anyway. It certainly has good deal of low end for a small cab. So I've never yet been in a situation where I have needed to boost the low end EQ. If anything, I prefer a tone that focuses on the mid range to help cut through the mix so backing off the low end shouldn't be a problem if the cab starts complaining. But yes, I'll be keeping things under control, I'm a bit too long in the tooth to be running everything flat out! And I have the bigger 2x12 cab for the occasions where more volume and low end is required too. I don't tend to use effects live other than a touch of compression so that shouldn't introduce any additional low end - if anything it should help ease the strain on the speaker, I believe.

I appreciate that the topic of what amp and cab wattages to match up has been covered many times already, but I still find the whole thing a bit confusing, so I'm asking a very specific question. I'm looking to pick up a spare amp to use as a back up, and the one I have my eye on (used, in the classifieds) puts out 450 watts at 8 ohms. My main 4 ohm 2x12 cab will handle this no problem, but I have a 1x12 Mesa Walkabout Scout cab that is rated at 300 watts at 8 ohm that I use for rehearsals and small gigs. If I was to buy the amp, would it be OK to pair it with the Mesa cab and run it at sensible volumes i.e. the master volume at no more than noon, quite probably lower? For info, my current spare amp puts out 450 watts at 4 ohms and I never need to run that much above about 10 o'clock on the master volume, but as the amps are from different manufacturers then this is probably like comparing apples and oranges! I'm not that technically minded when it comes to these things and I don't claim to understand the physics behind it all, so the more simple the answer the better

I had an issue 3 or 4 years ago. If I remember correctly, something wasn't rendering on the page properly which prevented me from making payment. I ended up having an email dialogue with Stuart Clayton and he was friendly and helpful in getting the issue sorted. I'll have a dig about to see if I still have the email address he was using at the time and I'll PM it to you if I have, but as I said, it's been a while [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1497182649' post='3316332'] Filling that gap will never be a good idea. It'll probably not look great without a lot of work and if you ever need to replace the pickup you'll curse. A lot. If replacing the pickup covers is not an option, and it looks like it would be risky in your case... do you really need those pickups? I'd choose another set that sounds good which you can replace pickup covers on. There's lots of pickups out there that would fit the bill and look just right. [/quote] It doesn't need to be a pro job and it certainly isn't worth spending much, if any, money on as it's only my stunt bass. The pickups sound great so I don't really see a lot of point replacing them for something else just so that I can change the covers, as it really isn't worth spending the money on what is a relatively inexpensive bass to begin with. I managed to find some white high density foam that I've cut to size and pushed into the gaps. It's far from a professional job but is was cheap (i.e. free), quick to do and easily reversible. And while it obviously doesn't solve the problem, it makes things much less obvious (you can only really notice it now if you look closely) which is good enough for me

[url="https://www.andertons.co.uk/c/5/bass-guitars?p=1&q=5&by=5&v=0&me=st&f=Brand:Sire&x=Brand"]And here's the link.[/url] Prices from £342 up to £689 depending on model and spec.

This might surprise you but..... For good honest and transparent tone, a simple straight forward eq section and the versatility of a foot-switchable warm and usable drive channel, I highly recommend the Genzler Magellan. It'll do everything from clean mid scooped sounds to warm, classic mid rich drive - not full bore distortion but everything from vintage warmth to a subtle overdrive, all perfectly usable for an always on sound. Simple to use and quick and easy to dial great sounds into. And it's at the lower end of the price range compared to many of its peers too.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496519188' post='3312107'] Pick up cover or scratchplate type thing - he was making headstock design lights - made me a GB Rumour style one - I'm pretty sure he could make you something to do the job. I suggest you PM him to discuss.. [/quote] Thanks, I'll drop him a line shortly.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1496480106' post='3311729'] Just found this yesterday on the Zoom site - it should make a great pedal even better V2.0 firmware update now available [url="https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/multistomp/zoom-ms-60b-multistomp-bass-pedal#downloads"]https://www.zoom.co....pedal#downloads[/url] Adds 84 new effects including a load of amp models Heres the new list - the ones with blue stars next to them are the new ones [url="https://www.zoom.co.jp/sites/default/files/products/downloads/pdfs/E_MS-60B_FX-list_v2.pdf"]https://www.zoom.co...._FX-list_v2.pdf[/url] I just did the update without any issues - although be aware you need to turn the power off whilst you do the update - and it seems to preserve all your old patches without a problem Off to have a noodle now........ [/quote] Thanks for the heads up, I've just updated mine and it takes about 10 seconds. None of my presets were overwritten and there looks to be a ton of new stuff to play with too

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496487078' post='3311820'] Bertbass can make you a cover on a waterjet - you'd have to send him template - sure it would be a better solution and won't cost the Earth. [/quote] Do you mean something like a bespoke plastic (or similar material) insert? That sounds like the sort of thing that could work.

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[size=4]I've copied this in from a similar thread from a while ago, hope it's useful;[/size] [size=4]Try and get your hands on a copy of [/size][url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bass-Guitar-Dummies-Patrick-Pfeiffer/dp/1118748808/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485275192&sr=8-1&keywords=bass+guitar+for+dummies"]Bass guitar for dummies[/url][size=4] by Patrick Pfeiffer.[/size] [size=4]Someone bought me a copy of it for Christmas a few years back as a so called novelty gift, but it actually turns out to be one of the best, non-dreary theory books that I've ever used.[/size] [size=4]Up until that point I'd been playing for about 20 years and been through though quite a few theory books. Like you I found them to be mostly dry and uninspiring, whereas this is simple, straight forward and to the point. It manages to get the key points across succinctly without blinding you with science or making you lose the will to live.[/size] [size=4]For example, like a lot of people, I'd spent years struggling to grasp the concept of modes. This book covers modes in a sentence or 2, which once I read it, I thought to myself "is that it, is it really that simple?" And yes, it is. It's just that everything I'd read about modes to that point had made the subject seem like an unnecessarily complex, esoteric mystery.[/size] [size=4]Like all dummies books, it can get a bit [/size][i]Sesame Street[/i][size=4] in places, but if you can live with that it's a superb book.[/size] [size=4]It may not be the most thorough, but I think that's what stops it getting tedious. However it covers the important, fundamental principles in an easy to understand way.[/size]

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1496414438' post='3311273'] I thought if the gap is about 1mm all around, the old covers might slide over the dimarzio cream covers. And the Silicone will just be a bit of a bodge... But. It's your bass ���� [/quote] The gap around the actual 'body' of the pickup is minimal, it's a good fit in the bass, it's just around the lugs where the screws are that there's an unsightly gap. That being the case, there isn't room to slide to original black covers over the cream ones, unfortunately. Yes, the silicone would be a total bodge but easily reversible if it looks crap!

The glue holding on the covers looks just like [url="https://www.talkbass.com/threads/vinatge-dimarzio-model-p-creme.437417/"]these [/url](second picture down). It seems to be a sealed unit to me. Aesthetics are down to personal taste, I really like the mismatched look

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1496412731' post='3311255'] I wouldn't bother. And certainly not silicone... Would the cheapy cover off the old pickup not slot over the dimarzio? [/quote] Why not use silicone, out of interest? I thought about changing the covers, but the Dimarzio's covers look like they're glued on (or at least have been sealed with something) so I didn't want to start pulling anything apart as it'll probably do more damage than good.

I use mine all the time too, probably more than my ring finger. I haven't got the longest of fingers, so I find it easier to cover smaller stretches using index and pinky e.g. 2 frets at the lower end of the neck, say F to G, than by using a finger-per-fret approach. I also usually play octaves like this too, index on the lower note and the pinky on the octave. I saw Bruce Foxton play last year (one of my heroes) and he didn't appear to use his pinky all night

I recently changed the P pickup in my cheap and cheerful Peavey Zodiac for a Dimarzio Model P but the cream colour on the white body highlights the large routing around the pickup lugs. Is there a quick and easy way to fill these so it doesn't look too obvious? I was thinking along the lines of some white silicone bathroom sealant, would that do it? It doesn't need to be a professional job, I'd be happy with something that just makes it less obvious. [attachment=246501:P1040422.JPG]

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1496004108' post='3308085'] I just fired up the pc editor for the first time today. You can definitely see and tweak the artist tone prints with the pc editor. [/quote] Yes, it does indeed look like that's the case, but what's confusing is that the tone print name in the drop down box in the top left hand corner of the editor stays as 'Default' even though the parameters change, it doesn't change to reflect the name of the tone print currently loaded into the pedal as I would have expected it to. Anyway, I've made a couple of minor tweaks to the muscle comp tone print (reduced the level high a bit and upped the blend all a little) and loaded it back into the pedal. Now to see how it sounds at tomorrow nights band rehearsal...

I one played with a drummer like that, a technically brilliant player with the 'slight disadvantage' of having no sense of rhythm (we put up with him as long as we could because he was a bit of a character, but it still didn't last). Anyway, myself and the 2 guitarists were chatting at the bar after a gig one night and another drummer friend of mine came up and said to us "You three have got to stop going into those changes too early".