wateroftyne

Jazzes have more bottom end than a P. It's just in the wrong place :-)

IME the issue isn't volume - sure, these amps *sound* like 500w. But they don't *feel* like it. So you turn 'enup to compensate... only it doesn't. It just gets louder. The big difference with traditional amps is they're just 'there', solid and present, at a reasonable volume.

This is interesting. Until fairly recently, posts suggesting that micro heads lack 'something' have usually treated with hoots of derision. Over the last year or so though, I've noticed that the responses are just as likely to come from players who feel the same. So.. either there's something in it, or the 'imagining it' thing is contagious...

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1473669897' post='3132024'] My only disclaimer is that most amplifiers run out of steam eventually and if you are trying to get your amp to deliver more volume than the cabinets are actually capable of outputting (Sensitivity and SPL), then yes you will lack punch. Get more sensitive cabinets or add more speakers, because a bigger amplifier (say going from 500 watts to 800 watts) will actually only add a few decibels to your overall volume. [/quote] This definitely isn't a dig at you Dood, but it's funny how, in this this world of micro amps, we're used to talking about upgrading from 500w to 800w without batting an eyelid. This would have been pretty much unheard of when old-school AB amps were the norm, unless you were a touring pro. There was just no need for it. It makes you wonder what's [i]really[/i] going on under the hood of the Class D's. *cough* TC *cough*

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1473661739' post='3131961'] While a fixed, unmanned camera such as the Zoom is absolutely fine for showing the band and its audience from one single point of view, if available we tend to prefer a zoomable camera with a built-in stereo microphone (and me behind it), to make things a little more interesting. All totally amateurish, but fun. The Junkyard Dogs have both kinds of videos - plus a few professionally edited showreels. The following is one example of the zoomable camera from another band's repertoire: [media]http://youtu.be/pqL__Tqhrns[/media] [/quote] Yep, that's a good approach, but if the OP is struggling to find someone with 'a bit of a clue', it could turn into a bit of a lumpy zoomfest. Best stick with a fixed in that case :-) (It's confusing that the Zoom recorders we're referring to here don't actually have a zoom function. Who's idea was that? ha ha.)

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1473636652' post='3131925'] Water of Tyne, it takes more than common sense. [/quote] It doesn't really. An 80 quid recorder and somewhere to put it will give you something useable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUOH8tSLa20

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1473625181' post='3131815'] I think it's more of a technique thing personally... [/quote] Tell us more...

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1473622916' post='3131784'] Buy a DI/Preamp pedal... this whole 'heft' thing is rubbish. Most these guys change heads every year so what do they know? [/quote] I'm imagining it? Cool... thanks for the heads-up!

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1473622737' post='3131778'] So I suppose you don't really get much progress while you are waiting do you? I am really not good at this waiting thing! [/quote] Nowt, nada, zilch. It's a lonely existence.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1473617280' post='3131707'] I'd very very likely not go with any class D I've used. [/quote] I'd agree with this, and I'd add the relatively light and compact [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"]HandBox R-400 [/url]to JTUK's list of suggestions. It's lesser known, but remarkable (IMO).

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1473601536' post='3131515'] I'd hire a student or pro, most folks have no clue on how to take even marginal footage of a band in a live setting. Blue [/quote] Nonsense. All you need is a mic / recorder that can handle the SPL and a tripod. It doesn't take a student or a pro to get something useful - just common sense.

The Zooms work for me, especially for the audio. The field of view tends to be very narrow, so I try and use other cameras if I can.

Just realised I haven't updated this one for a while! I've switched from my trust Mesa Walkabout to the fairly unknown [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"]HandBox R-400[/url]. I've had it a while now, and it's outstanding. Blows everything away I've used previously. Pictured here with my TKS212 and Maruszczyk Jake.

It's happened to me twice with P's. A pickup going open-circuit mid-gig, and knocking the jack at the input, breaking the harness. Two times too many...

I appreciate you're a Fender guy, but I feel compelled to ask if you've checked these basses out ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263423-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-pj-fender-sandberg-lakland-killer/"]Jake 1[/url], [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/274164-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-pj-humbucker/"]Jake 2[/url]). Just in case :-)

It's never going to sound good in there, unless you play at talking volume. Just grit your teeth and get through it.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1473232235' post='3128111'] Maybe the thread title should change to "Bass Gear moving to online only"? [/quote] Agreed, and done. Good luck with the venture, Barrie & Co.

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1473191947' post='3127923'] Thanks wateroftyne - one of those pictures that's worth 1000 words! [/quote] You're welcome. The box is strong, and for purpose... worry not :-)

[quote name='Zummerbass' timestamp='1473181343' post='3127764'] I see there are Handbox amp owners on here,anyone with the cabs? [/quote] Only one or two amp owners, and AFAIK no cab owners...

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1473172066' post='3127646'] Looks like I'm about to go the Maruszczyk route with a Cazpar 4P. They seem to come with a gig-bag rather than a hard case. Just out of interest, can anyone who's already bought from Adrian tell me how the bass was packed when it arrived? [/quote]

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1473166099' post='3127558'] So we have got to the point of giving money out. Did someone say there was a cheaper way than just sending it through a bank? Shame the build time is 15 weeks - I have enough difficulty waiting for a shipment from thomman! [/quote] Transferwise - I don't think you'll find cheaper. I'll PM you a referral link which I think will give you a free transfer.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1473079489' post='3126634'] So having just been asked the pickup questions, of the delanos and Haeussels, which are the more agressive? I don't really want smooth old school. Just got the invoice for mine. That was a lot more than I intended spending, but you know, if you are going to get something you want, the last thing you want afterwards is 'oh if only I had got'.. Oh and Yay, Luminay! [/quote] Any reason you're avoiding the Maruszczyks? They're hot and aggressive...

You're welcome to have a go / lend of either of mine. I'm just near Whitley Bay.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1473013426' post='3126064'] I have Haeussel's in my Jake and they're nice, but my latest build from Mensinger is going to have a Delano P pickup in, as I liked the midrange on that one more, as we are a one guitar band now opposed to two. (with a different name) But I've been using the Haeussel's for the last few months and they're pretty cool. Very warm, very oldschool and very Jamerson, but they have a decent output. They're pretty nice. [/quote] That mirrors my experience.