scrumpymike

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OK boys and girls, we've all been thru the festive black hole and it's time to get this show properly on the road! To kick things off, here's a list of those who have posted their interest so far (some of whom have already paid): 0175westwood29 - Full rig and a few basses; Andyjr1515 - Kert's Camphor Single Cut, Pete's EB3 Tribute' Pete's Piccolo bass, my 6-string electric version of the piccolo (which will be finished by then) BreadBin - Fender MIJ Jazz Bass Special (which isn't really a Jazz!); Allen Eden Jazz (which is); a Hutchins Thunderbolt Tele; Hohner B bass IV; a Cort Curbow; a Freya P51 rep; my BC Rich Zombie (so anyone that wants to can experience the horror!); Hartke HA3500 amp; Behringer cabs; and some effects if it helps? Chienmortbb ChunkyMunky - Genz Benz ShuttleMax 9.2 + Greenboy/fEarful 1x12 and lots of pedals. derreybass Dino G (Stew's mate) Evil Undead fiatcoupe432 fordbass GrahamT Jabba the gut - S-scale and fretless semi hollow basses built since the last bash plus the medium scale WIP should be done. Maybe also 5 String spalted beech bass, TC RS112 cabs and/or PJB Cub. JapanAxe Jimrs2k2 Josh LewisK1975 Mike Gillett MoJoKe Norm - Trace Elliot v4, Barefaced Vintage 2x15, some pedals, Squier VM P5, Squier VM J5, Musicman Stingray 4, Roland Microbass cube with Headphones. olipaulo - Status Empathy 5, TC BH800 & Schroeder 1515L paddy109 Pea Turgh - Squier JV P; Squier '90s P with a narrow neck; Ampeg pf350; Barefaced One10 tweedy. Phil Starr Pinball - I can bring a bass or two from....Ibby BTB1805, ATK 805, BC SB335 or G&L SB2. Rich - SWR Bass Monitor 12, if the 1x12 shootout happens. Genz-Benz Shuttle 6 and EBS Neo 212 (for anyone curious as to how their own bass might sound through a G-B or a neo 2x12). Will see what I can dig out for the raffle -- might have a spare set of nickel D'Adds hanging around. Scrumpymike - Maruszczyk Elwood 4a (s-s); Mensinger Caspar 4p (s-s); Rascal Mervyn-Lyte (s-s); Hohner The Jack; Mesa Subway 800; Eden WTX264; Ashdown RM 500 EVO; TC Electronic BH550 + footswitch Sean - MJW Taranis 200 all-valve UK built amp; various Gen 3 Barefaced cabs; Laney Nexus Tube 400; Mesa 400+; and some of my basses. stewblack - Home-made shoulder-saver system; MIJ bass styled after 'the one we dare not name' and a couple of Westones (all '80s). TheRev - upright bass plus a couple of Arnapol cab's Woodinblack - I will bring the Maruszczyk elwood (5), my sr1605, and maybe the iceman for a laugh! yorks5stringer - 72 Fender Telecaster Bass; 51 notafender Precision Bass; notafender 75 Jazz Bass (if not sold); Minimark 802; floral Fender Tele-style "understated one trick pony". Could also bring a Squier Jaguar 5 if anyone is interested too. As last time, I'll edit the list on a regular basis to show additional names and what gear everyone is planning to bring, with items for sale in bold/underlined (see Scrumpymike example above). So, over to you to start posting what you're bringing. Don't worry if you're not sure - it's all a moveable feast up to the last minute so just give me your best guess now and update it later! Three months and counting Mike PS For the newbies on the list, here's a flavour from last year: http:// http:// http://

PMs sent to Pea Turgh and paddy109 - thanks guys!

Don't forget - you can always use the bash to sell something instead (OK, as well!!)

Huge thanks to Steve for the excellent Subway 800, for which I am extremely grateful. Dealing with him has been a totally positive experience

Thanks to Gary for taking such good care of the TCE BH550 & foot-switch, of which I am now the proud owner. Great transaction, great Basschat-er. Mike

Certainly am enjoying it and it's great to know that I am not the only one! Also interesting that your modest EQ tweaks are the same as mine on the high mids and bass (except I set my slight bass boost on my 2-band Delano).

Definitely - although obviously not as bright as a cab with a tweeter.

+1 - there's something for everybody in a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Come and have a look at what's on offer - best part is a large amount of it's edible

For obvious reasons, there's always a steady stream of topics on here about amp/cab pairings. Obviously, this issue is by definition subjective but I particularly wanted to flag up how totally chuffed I am with my latest Mesa-cum-Barefaced rig. When the amp arrived on Wednesday, I first tried it flat through my pair of BF One10s - but the sounds were a bit too dark/vintage/moody. So I hooked it up to my Super Compact - and KERRPOW - instant gratification and grinning from ear to ear! Since then all I've changed is to dial the high mids down to between 10 and 11 o'clock and bring the voicing in at 9. To put my comments in context, I'm playing classic covers and my bass is a Maru' Elwood 4a with Haeussel P/JJ with Delano 2-band. I'm not posting this to suggest that it must be right for everybody just because I like it, but to endorse a couple of things that others have already said: the Mesa is an incredibly good amp; and you won't get that excessive 'darkness' that some complain if you pair it with the right cab. Along similar lines, seem to remember McNach reporting that his 800+ (with additional high-pass filtration and bright controls) sounds great through his pair of Two10s.

I suppose that the explanation offered by chris_b and jazzyvee is the only one that makes sense.

Yes, it has the usual warning light and, yes, the sounds are noticeably different for the two opposite methods - exactly in the way that anyone who understands the control functions would expect. Adopting the Mesa approach and noodling around loud-ish at home through an 8ohm Barefaced SC (= 400 watts), the gain ends up around 10 o'clock and the sounds produced are sweet and clean. Done the opposite 'traditional' way produces sounds that are less clean and more dynamic, according to how far you crank up the gain pot - again, just as expected. OK, beats me why Mesa say do it their way. I think this is just a non-topic!

Thanks Harry. As you know, I followed your build diary (plus Mick's and all the others) and was deeply impressed by every one - nothing matches following your own though.

I've just taken delivery of an excellent Mesa Subway 800 purchased off this forum and decided to have a quick read of the user manual unexpectedly received with it. Having generally bought used amps without any paperwork, I don't have much experience in these matters but I was surprised that Mesa's quick set-up guide reads: set the master to 1 o'clock and then increase the gain to achieve the required volume. I've always first set the input level to the point where the overload indicator occasionally flickers on and off 'in extremis' (or more permanently for an overdriven sound), and then set the master to get the required volume. Any ideas why Mesa advise the opposite approach - is it a class D thing?

Yep, I remember Road Bike! My current touring steed has 122 litres of luggage capacity if you include the 52l in lieu of Mrs Scrumpy!!

And enough room at the top end of the case now for a couple of rounds of sarnies

Thanks for the final pic's Andy. The side-by-side with the original body is quite a revelation - if it ain't noticeably lighter now, I'll eat my shorts! And a big thank you to everyone who's posted nice comments along the way.

Answer: not very well at all

I do think most people would prefer this to the somewhat whacky Rascal design (which I did like btw, just not keen on the weight and ergo's of the original). Having said that, I suppose it still qualifies as a Fender design given the P Lyte inspiration for the body. The more I look at this, the more I like that 'blue bird' headstock

Quick set-up, get those hatches battened down - and we're good to go!

+1 - and the lippy pups really show the wood off to maximum effect.

That's sensational Andy. I love the way this bass has turned - there's nothing I'd change even with the benefit of hindsight. Can't wait to play it .

That's nice to know Andy - no need for lightweight tuners then