Gwilym

hey Ash, I forgot to check back to see the pics - that bass is awesome, glad you are happy with it! cheers G

Anyone around Camden on Thursday? We're playing at the Bullet Bar, so if you're stuck for something to do, why not come along? Date: 26 February 2009 Time: 20:00 - 23:30 Location: Bullet Bar Street: 147 Kentish Town Road Town/City: London, United Kingdom A bit cheaper with this flyer [attachment=21035:bulletbarflyer.jpg] Tunes and stuff here: [url="http://www.chimovski.co.uk/"]http://www.chimovski.co.uk/[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/chimovski"]http://www.myspace.com/chimovski[/url] cheers G

The last couple of band rehearsals I've ended up having 2 1x15" cabinet stacks at the studio (Survival in Acton if anyone is interested). I took my Mark Bass F500 with me in my bag - one of the reasons I bought it actually - easy to carry on public transport and guarantee that I can have at least a decent amplifer at reheasal studios which tend to have equipment that I don't like the sound of as much. The first time I had a Trace Elliott stack of 2 1x15" - dunno which models. The second time I had a similar Behringer stack. The main difference I found was that the TE's were much less sensitive. But generally I **REALLY** like the sound of 2 1x15" cabs paired with the F500. Both the TE's and Behringers sounded great and I don't think there were any tweeters in any of the cabs. Now what will give me that tone in 1 (not much I suspect) or 2 light boxes? Normally I only have one cab at ground level, so how much of the sound comes from having a second cab at ear level? How much comes from having a vertical array of similar speakers, rather than a mix of difference speaker sizes? My next experiment will be to take my EBS Neo 212 and place it at ear level and see how that sound compares to the 2 1x15" cabs together. One thing I know is that the last thing I need GAS for is large speaker cabinets!

[quote name='Snakey Lane' post='409896' date='Feb 15 2009, 09:18 AM']Thanks for everyone's comments. I take the point that it comes down to technique and feel rather than a specific bass. But the suggestions on what to look for are really helpful, too.[/quote] my first reply was a bit terse - and I'd had a few beers at the time - come on Wales!!! So, what I'd look for in a bass: i) It's got to be able to be set up with a decent low action - (although I'd argue the case for that whatever style you wanted to play). ii) IMO, 21 frets rather than 24. I find with 24, there is less space between the neck pick-up and the end of the finger board. Also the (slapping) arm gets pushed back toward the bridge because of the longer finger board, which I think (especially if you're learning slap) might be a bit of a hinderance. iii) And strings that are medium/light gauge. iv) Maple neck and finger board. v) probably worth starting of on a 4 stringer too. You're tastes might differ of course, but thats my 2 pennies worth. Good luck! G

you can slap on any bass - so it boils down to what kind of tone you like. i would suggest just getting a decent bass for your money, and then worry about the technique

awesome - nicest vintage Fender I've seen (possibly)