Urban Bassman

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='802621' date='Apr 11 2010, 02:12 PM']I have a 700RB-II and a 210RBH and it sounds awesome. It's not as loud as I'd like it to be, but I think that's the cab (the head seems to go louder without distorting into other cabs and the cab seems to go louder without distorting with other heads). I'm sure if I was running it through a 410RBH it'd be far louder. I'm actually tempted to get the Neo 212, either to go under the 210RBH or to replace the 210 completely and then get another 212. Not sure how the 210 and the 212 would interact with each other though so need to look it up. Sorry, I'm just rambling now. [/quote] Used to run a 700RBH II through a 4 ohm 410RBH - flapped my trousers no problem , loud enough for almost every occasion I reckon.

[quote name='Alien' post='797763' date='Apr 6 2010, 04:55 PM']How about [url="http://www.smartsounddirect.com/galaxy-hotspot-hsrg-200w-97-p.asp"]hotspot monitors[/url] or the version with [url="http://www.smartsounddirect.com/galaxy-hotspot-hsvc-with-volume-control-200w-98-p.asp"]volume control[/url]. Not cheap, but they do have quite a good rep. A[/quote] That's what we use, one active which drives two slaves. Very good for vocals.

[quote name='bassfan' post='789750' date='Mar 29 2010, 06:49 PM'][attachment=45999:DSCF0025.JPG] [attachment=46000:DSCF0015.JPG]Evening all... I see no-one has a bleached blonde on here as yet.. so I'll stick mine up... GASSING badly for a Dirty Blonde too.. anyone got one for sale?[/quote] Erm....mine is on here...post 112 Would also like a 5 string Dirty Blonde but they are rare beasties. One day...one day, oh yes it will be mine

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='783498' date='Mar 23 2010, 02:40 PM']Hi folks Look what the postman just delivered to work, thanks to the lovely Mark at Bass Direct: Ordered it 2pm yesterday.. that's quick! The story: Unfortunately my new car's boot is smaller than my old one, even though it's the same model. Something had to go, and my beloved MPulse got the chop. *gulp* First impressions re: construction... it's a LOT more solid and well-made than I expected (don't know why I thought it wouldn't be). It's a quality bit of kit which feels reassuringly solid, but light. The fitted case is lovely too, and was only 20-odd quid! This is probably the biggest gamble I've made on a blind amp purchase. Most people seem to love them, but a few don't take to them so well. I do know that my previous forays into micro amps have been OK, but I've missed the WHUMP of an old-school power section. I've done my research and apparently the TC is a cut above, so fingers crossed...![/quote] Enjoy!

[quote name='spongebob' post='778257' date='Mar 18 2010, 08:55 AM']Not sure about those guys. I had some dealings with them a while back - admittidly only over the phone - but they did seem a bit blunt, and a little full of themselves. May sound daft, but these things put you off, don't they?[/quote] My guitarist had his Les Paul fully serviced there and he was very satisfied with the result. My Warwick Streamer S1 came from them and it was very nicely set up, so they are probably worth talking to at least IMO

Can't help you I'm afraid but I think Neil Murray is a great player - love listening to what he does and have done since his stint with Colloseum II Good luck

[quote name='gary mac' post='757969' date='Feb 26 2010, 10:48 AM']Thanks Urban bassman. He's got quite a clanky tone going there as well for a p bass.[/quote] Yes...I noticed that....probably down to his practice amp as much as anything else...mine doesn't sound anything like that

[quote name='gary mac' post='757839' date='Feb 26 2010, 07:53 AM']Most helpful chaps, thank you. Will have another bash at it today[/quote] I just found this on YouTube... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sli0l4YCjys"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sli0l4YCjys[/url] Seems to be about there, or good place to start anyway

[quote name='nugget' post='755558' date='Feb 23 2010, 09:54 PM']With the exception of Hysteria by muse are there any other mainstream songs that have a distorted bass sounds?[/quote] Blur's Song 2 - mucho distortion !

[quote name='gary mac' post='757179' date='Feb 25 2010, 03:40 PM']I don't usually resort to tabs, but I'm struggling with The Jam, Going Underground and need to get it nailed by the weekend for my first rehearsal with a new band. The tabs that I have tracked down, just don't seem right, infact a couple of them are very wrong. Anyone able to point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance. Gary[/quote] My band is going to be doing this one soon as well. And I agree, most of the tabs I've looked at (so far) don't seem right either - I'd be interested in a nudge in the right direction too!

[quote name='Bigwan' post='753705' date='Feb 22 2010, 12:38 PM']+1 here too. Love mine. Great wee amp.[/quote] +1 me too - Good amp, effects as well.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='753065' date='Feb 21 2010, 06:16 PM']Why spend time trying to get used to a neck you [i]don't[/i] like when you can buy a bass with a neck you [i]do[/i] like? I could get used to a stingray neck again, but i don't want to because I prefer my warwick for the neck and a lot of other reasons. I've owned a couple of musicmans (musicmen?), and a couple of warwicks (no ricks though, don't get on with them) and i can safely say i'll be sticking with warwick for the forseeable future.[/quote] +1 from me. Recently switched from Rays to Warwicks. Had a Rick 4003 as well, so I can make a comparison to all three makes. I found the Ricky neck quite good but the body was uncomfortable for me. The Rays were/are great basses, still like them. But for me the Warwicks edge it on playability and tone IMO.

ooh I'm the first to say Hi --- EDIT--- .....Bugger.....just too late HI! and welcome....it's good here. Like the LP Double Cut bass...v nice.

[quote name='Killstarz' post='741787' date='Feb 11 2010, 10:29 AM']Hi guys, looking for a decent affordable (<£100) power supply (brick) for my impending pedal board. I never realised that they were so expensive!!! any suggestions? cheers[/quote] Maplin do one for about £19 I'm using it on my board and it works great, no noise. More than enough for your needs I reckon. here's the link [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=31292"]http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=31292[/url]

[ I read about a guy who's gone and bought a bass that was made the same year that he was, just because. This strikes me as an excellent idea - though I know that really I just like it because it gives me a 'reason' to buy another bass.] Precisely, that's why I got the 61P..... love it!

What like this you mean? [attachment=41624:Streamer__1.jpg] Can't recommend them highly enough and no, it's not for sale You have a 3 band eq plus different switching options for the pups = oodles of choice for tone. Take the plunge I say!

[quote name='ianrunci' post='725015' date='Jan 26 2010, 12:20 PM']I am thinking of buying a fender strat plus. I was just wondering what people thought of them as opposed to buying a standard strat which would roughly cost about the same??[/quote] Used to have one many moons ago, yes I used to dabble in thin strings.... Have to say that mine was fab and a mate of mine had one too and his was great as well! If I were you I wouldn't hesitate to get one if one came up. Hope this helps

Oh...only just seen this thread...I've posted these elsewhere but this is about Warwicks, here are my three beauties. Recent convert Warwick's and can't see myself wanting to play anything else. First up is my Streamer Stage 1 Custom Shop [attachment=40638:Warkick_SS1_1.jpg] [attachment=40639:Warwick_SS1_2.jpg] Second is my Thumb Beach Blonde, bought from UK Ken via this site [attachment=40640:Thumb1.jpg] [attachment=40641:Thumb2.jpg] Third (but probably not last) is my Streamer 5 string $$ Special Edition [attachment=40642:Streamer__1.jpg] [attachment=40643:Streamer__2.jpg] Enjoy

[quote name='lojo' post='716852' date='Jan 18 2010, 05:59 PM']Do these have any directional issue when stacked or do you get a good even spread around a small venue?[/quote] I find that stacking them vertically is great in a small venue, so in cramped circumstances you can hear yourself at ear level when you're standing right next to them and the sound does seem to spread around the venue as well. The cabs are also rear ported so the sound gets out front and back.

Play a gig on Saturday with my TC 450 Rebel, 2 x10 and 2 x 12 cabs and once again I was well pleased with the sound, oodles of power, lots of tone, loads of grunt - I'm loving it more each time I use it. [attachment=40483:TC_rig.jpg] and here's my pedal board with the foot controller...with the functionality on the amp i don't need anything else - simplez! [attachment=40484:TC_rig2.jpg] Not heard about the combos I'll need to check it out!

Actually they're quite sturdy like this, the rough finish in them seems to help them stick together. SNOW - - - don't get me started [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='711239' date='Jan 13 2010, 01:15 PM']snow? What snow? Lolz nice rig anyway it's an interesting idea having them stacked like that, i'd probably be worrying about them falling over or something like that though.[/quote]

Here's mine, taken last May... IF the snow retreats sufficiently, it'll be used on our first gig of 2010 on Saturday....fingers crossed! [attachment=40136:TC_rig.jpg] HD 450 with 2 x 10 and 2 x 12 cabs

I paid a lot less for genuine "worn-in" one...mind you it is very nice. One to play, one to look at [quote name='Al Heeley' post='699792' date='Jan 3 2010, 06:32 PM']It's in such good condition (after being shoved under a bed for 30 years...) wonder how much the punters would pay if someone relic'd it a bit? made it look properly old. Lovely but I'd rather pay a lot less and have a new one.[/quote]

That's the one with the fab bass playing on it - isn't it? Just resurfaced on a advert on the tele....Anyone knows who the bass player is?..if it's the one I'm thinking of Edit - it is. Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses...cool bass lines on it. [quote name='RhysP' post='662735' date='Nov 23 2009, 02:54 PM']There's only one Christmas song that doesn't make me want to spew my ribcage up, and that's the Waitresses one.[/quote]

Firstly nice problem to have Used to own Stingrays, now use Warwicks. Stingrays are great no doubt about it, the (newish) S/H configuration gives a good range of tone, worth checking out of you can find one. I have a Streamer with the P/J pups and the range of tones is very usable, the neck is slimmer and faster than the Rays. I also have a Thumb and the neck is even slimmer and quicker than the Streamer. Can't speak for the G&L, but for me it's Warwicks all the way. Naturally the only way you are going to be sure is to try them for yourself. Happy days! [quote name='TRadford' post='663176' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:14 PM']I've got some money from Ebay and a small inheritance and I want a new bass (again) but Im now torn between 3. 1) Warwick Corvette standard ash 2) G&L L-2000 3) Musicman Stingray I love the looks and tone of the Warwick, I love the range of tones from the G&L and I love the look and heritage of the Stingray. The Stingray will need more money saving up, the G&L I can just about manage now, the Warwick Im not sure on the pricing yet. Now, I like slimmer jazz necks, but I realize all of the above are bigger than that. They all should be manageable though. From all the videos I have seen, the Warwick makes the nicest sound, but the sheer range the G&L produces could also be very interesting. It would be like having a new bass every time you fiddled with the knobs. The stingray is just one of those must have basses, but Im not sure I want it just yet in case I get bored with it and sell it on. Any pros and cons to help me decide would be very much obliged. I hate all this decision making stuff.[/quote]