warwickhunt

True to some degree but there are many exceptions and the revalving every year is a thing of the past (and to a degree biasing). Do a search on the forum for Handbox WB100 as one example.

Often played a red Spector NS (PJ) bass about this time.

What bass? If it is a Warwick they are a brass alloy and should be that colour... except for the early ones... or some basses in different ranges... or if they've been refretted.

Like the review... LOATH that noise!

Hmmmm is it technically 'change' if you don't sell a former amp? I presently own 5 amps bought in that last 2 years... in my defence I have sold one this year (#6).

I'd use a different rehearsal room! I've been playing bass 40 years and I've had 1 amp die that was out of the blue (you often get clues that things aren't right). I started carrying a 'spare' DI or preamp pedal just in case and on that occasion I quickly went pre pedal into PA (bass into foldback). ANY bit of kit can go wrong btbh a power amp is less susceptible than a bass amp. Why not just buy a 2nd bass amp that can handle stereo 4 ohm or 2 ohm? You can then go pre pedal into 'new' amp and no need for your Markbass. As for overhang... stand the amp on its edge /side beside your cab (or even flat on the floor behind).

If your preamp is in a pedal the simplest/cheapest route is to buy a stereo power amp that can drive a pair of 4 ohm cabs... or am I missing something? You could also use your Markbass head as a preamp/slave and drive the external power amp.

I experimented with this 20+ years ago and as Bill says, different amps are configured in different ways. You can easily split the signal from your bass via a pedal and send to two diff amps/cabs. Added advantage that you can treat the two signals with effects etc and keep one signal pure.

Did I not read this earlier on today with loads of replies? Just wondering what didn't work out.

Don't confuse it with H&Kers later ranges, the Bassbase range is up there with the best... but it isn't class D, so not 'fashionable'! Vids on youtube and reviews on the web.

Cheers Luke. I'd certainly put the H&K Bassbase 600 up against the best of EBS... at 50% of the price (selling mine for £225 inc case - not breaking rules as it is for sale on the forum)!

Where are you based? I have the CRM version and if you are local (I'm in the NE) you're welcome to borrow it... sadly it's getting no use by me.

Chalk/Cheese (I mentioned this in my first post of this thread). They are worlds apart; I've used the non-RS cabs in rehearsal rooms and it was a disappointing experience compared to the RS range.

I'm sure there must be bassists in your area using BF and/or TC that could let you try? Problem is that we all have a different take on tone, it isn't quantifiable and it is very personal. Folks will 'generally' promote what they use (I am). Throwing it out there, I could give examples of a couple of more cabs that I think are as good as those discussed (not the ones I use) and that will give you 'old school'... depending on budget. *edit* Actually what's wrong with buying a used cab, trying it and selling if you don't like it? I could buy a used TC 212 tonight (locally) that would set me back £225 (with cover), I bet I could sell it for that if I didn't like it.

It really is difficult and you'll need to try them as I've tried a couple of Barefaced cabs in the past and they will be tonally 'nothing' like the TC RS212.

I was putting myself through Uni as a mature student... I had a mortgage to pay.

Honestly I was good but they wanted note perfect 'at the audition', which I could have done if I got the gig. If I'm honest the band weren't right for me and I wasn't right for them; I'm chilled and go with the flow, they wanted stuff as it was recorded on the studio album, learned from the get-go.

I've been to see enough bands to know that the 'singer' rarely sings the recorded part never mind the bass player, added to which I love making my own bits. However, if a bass part has an absolute recognisable part (Money) you can't alter it. Saying that, I once auditioned for a Simply Red tribute band (it was a while ago) and learned the 'gist' intending to busk the rest (I had the best of it nailed and was confident in the passing notes/phrases)... I was shown the door in about 10 minutes... sometimes you have to learn it note for note.

Hey, even the neck pocket is stamped 'Pale Blue'! Love a Sterling... but dislike that dark blue, so it's win/win for me!

My skin was breaking out in cuts, scratches and gouges just looking at that restring! I've also never heard Money played in 4/4 before!

Be aware the RS range (2x10 1x12 2x12 4x10 or 1x15) are the ones I'm talking about; I've tried other TC cabs (cheaper) and they are not a patch.

TC RS210 (21kg) - It isn't a '15' but research will show that speaker diameter increase doesn't necessarily mean increase in bass. I have a pair of these (used with Handbox WB100 valve amp) and they give me a full, fat, deep yet punchy tone. I've had plenty of experience with that honky/boxy sound and I hate it!