warwickhunt

Search out the thread on putting bass through a line-array, lots of relevant info re the Evox 8 and various speaker set ups.

Ex HB100 owner/user input. I purchased a 'new' unit from Leszek/HB about 3 years ago which arrived and I initially had an issue with what appeared to be the drive button dropping power/volume down. It was suggested by Leszek (who responded pretty quickly) that I was using the incorrect output connection to an inappropriate load. As it happens I wasn't (40 years experience of amps/cabs) and the amp went 'pop' the 2nd time it was powered up due to a fractured/broken power valve. Long story / short, I ended up with a full refund and the amp was (iirc) repaired and rehomed. No slight on Leszek for the full refund but I did find it odd that I was immediately on the back foot as it was intimated that it was my lack of knowledge re ohmage that was the issue, when in fact the amp had a totally separate issue. Fast forward a year or so and I ended up purchasing another used WB100 (gawd knows it might have been my original one ), which operated 100% as it should. By that I mean that I could back the master (output volume) down and turn the gain (input control) up and get some classic overdriven sounds at house volumes, which I think is what is being debated. That isn't however, the way I ran the amp at gig levels as I wanted a clean tone; I then ran the master output full (possibly backed off a smidgen) and adjusted the input to get my desired volume. Just my £0.02

A bit of a generalisation though isn't it? As with all things, we have personal preferences and I'd not thank you for one as the tone isn't too my liking.

Another vote for an identical 112 to the one you have. 'IF' you were to go for a one cab solution I'd certainly be putting a used Schroeder cab on the shortlist.

Let's not even mention JBJ!

It probably doesn't show in the clips but basically I was giving the vocalist queues for where to come in and I was in line with the guitarist furthest away from me to give him the nod on the songs that he was less familiar with (hence I am looking their way most of the set). Added to which, this was a case of getting through the songs rather than 'performing', we needed to kick out some of the material that the 4 of us had learned (as the singer had never actually sung before but his family liked certain tracks) and we put in new numbers. Sadly this was established at the fated shortened rehearsal and it's never good with 1 hour to go, to have to establish which songs we might all know and be able to perform to an audience without embarrassing ourselves. It does come across as an OK performance that would be perfectly acceptable as a regular showcase and that I might have over egged it a bit but there were times (possibly not on these clips) where the singer could have derailed the performance but as a team effort we pulled together to keep it rolling.

Totally agree. The 3/4 piece 'unplugged' group I play with has a vocalist who decided late in life that he wanted to 'sing', as such he has little experience and tends to belt everything out at 110% (ask @wateroftyne). I gave him the heads up that he'd need to take it easy as we had a 3 gig weekend coming up (weekend just past). Sure enough 1/2 way through the 2nd gig his voice went. I advised we bailed on the 3rd gig but he said resting it for the day would be enough... it wasn't! I may not be a singer myself but I've been around enough to see the signs and sadly he may end up giving himself problems if he doesn't train or get some tuition.

re. continuing the band with a different vocalist. I really only did this 'one off' gig as I like a challenge now and again + to get my face known/seen at the local festival circuit (start small). The other guys in the band were genuinely good and easy to work with but I really don't need another as I play in... A) rock covers trio with the guy who was Richie Blackmoor's drummer for about 6 years B) Cheap Trick tribute band C) duo with my wife D) unlpugged/acoustic group (variously either 3 or 4 of us) All of the above mentioned bands/groups have players in of at least the minimum standard of the best in this scratch band (no disrespect to them). They would make the core of a good new band... any bassists in the NE want to hook up with them (sans the vocalist)?

Yeah, valid point. As it happens I only had 1 loose Speakon connector and I wasn't going to try and solder it to a 1/4"! I'm still going to test it even if I don't use it long term.

Oddly enough I don't want to crush the guy... I should for wasting our time but in fact I had hoped he'd pick up on the pitfalls and shortcomings. Even my dressing down (for want of a better term) of him at the rehearsal was intended to give him a wake up call.

I may have lied! Don't get me wrong I have the utmost for ANY musician but when you put yourself out there as a vocalist and you elicit the help from a collective of total strangers... you've got to be able to do your bit! The fact is, the guy came to the rehearsal (late) where we had learned (to a good standard) the 8 songs that he had suggested. He breezes in and we have to immediately dismiss 3 of those 8 songs because he can't get any part of them (Love of my life - Queen with just 1 guitar accompaniment being one of them). I think on the day he just about got through but with a lesser band or a less receptive audience he'd have been mauled! On discussion after the gig with the other guys, we all agreed he'd had smoke blown up his derriere by friends and family and had begun to believe his own hype/persona. Hopefully he'll learn from this and go on to sort out his vocals and more importantly his organisational skills BUT the fact he walked off stage declaring that was faultless and his family flocked to him to declare he was the Messiah (we all know what he really was... ) made us all think he'll likely not amount to a great deal... though I could have egg on my face if he does. LOL

1979 2022 "Should that E be a minor?"

It's a left handed body with a right handed neck played upside down!

TBH the other guys pulled their weight and learned the stuff, the singer might have taken on-board my calling a time out in the rehearsal and went away with insight into what was needed. The stage was the 'other' stage to the main stage but I quite liked it and the sound guys literally did a 60 second line check and we were ready.

The opening track... it misses off me singing the first few words to give the 'in' for vocals.

There was more than 1 adult and 2 children present btw! LOL

Youtube it is... off I go

Video on the way (when I figure out how to upload a large video file)... would have done it yesterday but I had another late afternoon/evening gig straight after! The guy turned up (he was at the festival with his parents for the weekend any way) and assured everyone he'd been rehearsing... and we got through it. Full update when I get this file!

Don't even joke about him bailing... actually he's too delusional, he'll be thinking it's like a scene from a film and he pulls it out of the bag. As a back up it's probably best I print the lyrics off and we'll just do a karaoke with folks from the audience... can't be worse (can it?)!

Friends... up until that rehearsal I'd never met anyone in the band! Actually that isn't true; one of the guitarists is the son of a friend and left me feeling humble when he said he'd been inspired by me when he came with his parents to a BBQ at our house (13 years old) and saw all my basses hang on the walls... humble and old! Yep that's me as well. Unbelievably I've had to chase that up myself and I've been assured that even though we are late to the party, they can cover our needs easy enough and they'll sort the parking when we get there.

One of his wives might be a better disguise... with no head.

Oh I can assure you the promo will feature a bassist in heavy disguise.