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Thanks to all for comments. The stage is pretty cramped and there is no way I can stand in front of the cab when it is in its current position. The guitar players pedal board is just a ridiculous size, takes up a lot of space, leaving the vocalist standing centre stage and me stuck in the corner, on the other side of the drum kit. This weekend I will position the cab behind me.The Gramma pad will possibly help in terms of isolating the cab. I will sound check with a long lead allowing me to move down the floor. I will also consider the possibility of lifting the cab further off the ground.

I have experience of the Genz NX2-212T and the Berg CN212. In terms of bang for buck the Genz NX2-212T, which sold at the blow out price of £375 around a year ago was a total bargain. They are no longer available new, but a used one in good shape is an excellent buy IMO. If you can get one jump on it and you will be happy IMO The Berg is a little more modern sounding with tighter lows and the ability to sparkle up high if required but is quite an expensive piece of kit. However I agree that the TH500 could be a good match, but it does have a baked in Aguilar tone, so try before you buy if possible. If a more neutral and modern sounding amp is what you are looking for, the Tecamp Puma is worth a look.

[quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1413725934' post='2581231'] [url="http://www.gruvgear.com/duostrap"]http://www.gruvgear.com/duostrap[/url] Perhaps one of these is worth considering. A bit on the expensive side, but what price your health and comfort ? [/quote][quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1413725934' post='2581231'] [url="http://www.gruvgear.com/duostrap"]http://www.gruvgear.com/duostrap[/url] Perhaps one of these is worth considering. A bit on the expensive side, but what price your health and comfort ? [/quote] I have been around the block with a variety of straps and the gruvgear duo strap has kept me in the game (like you, i am 52 and gigging for 30+ years). Certainly take a bit of getting used to and setting up. Feels more like a harness than a strap initially, but in my case I had no choice but to persevere and would not be without it now. If you opt for it get the leather version. does what it says on the tin. Distributes the weight across both shoulders and away you go.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1413721378' post='2581171'] Boom is easily controlled with a parametric EQ. Set the Q to medium width, set the gain to -10dB, sweep the frequency until the boom disappears. Then tweak the Q and gain to taste. [/quote] My amp does not have an on board parametric. i use a Tecamp Puma which is pretty much plug and play, a really nice amp, However I will see can I lay my hands on a parametric EQ and give it a go. Cheers

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1413720337' post='2581153'] 3 (non-expert...) remarks..? 1 - I presume that it's not an option to take your cab out of the middle and move the drums over by the same amount, giving you the space to put your cab nearer..? 2 - If you've not tried the cab behind you, close to the side wall, it might be worth a go. The effect of the front porting would be quite different to your previous experience. It may not be bad at all (although it could be, of course...). 'Suck it and see'..? 3 - It shouldn't be that hard to get used to the new cab positioning, surely..? I know the old habits die hard, but if the sound is right for the venue 'as is', just forget your previous placing and 'lock in' to the new approach. It's really not essential to be permanently glued to one's cab (unless you're Entwistle, perhaps..?). A bit harsh, but 'grow a pair', maybe..? (Sorry; that could have been a bit more elegant, I know... ) Hope this helps. [/quote] Yep I will give it a go and suck it and see, it is just that with a previous cab it was a disaster and band mates were not too happy, so hopefully will not have a repeat with this cab. Unfortunately the stage is really small and of course the guitar player has a floor board of effects that is the size of a swimming pool , and the drummers rack resembles a cage fighting ring. We have been doing this gig for sometime, but Friday night we played a new venue and I just loved having my cab in close proximity and felt that my playing benefited no end as a result, so hence my dilemma. Thanks getting back and you were more than elegant with your comments

[color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Picked up a weekly residency with no PA support (vocal only), but the stage is quite small, so in order to insure a good sound from the back line, I positioned my bass cab center stage between the guitar rig and drums. The problem is, is that due to the stage dimensions, I am positioned on the other side of the kit, which is an obvious compromise in terms of my performance and really miss my cab stuck right behind me.[/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I am considering re- positioning my cab right behind me, but this will mean positioning it next to the bass drum on my side, but it will be stuck right beside the side wall of the stage. Previous experience of doing this with a rear ported cab, resulted is excessive boom that could not be controlled with EQ.[/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Has anyone on here managed to negotiate such an issue successfully? [/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]My current cab is front ported (Bergantino CN212) with a gramma pad.[/font][/color] [color=#141414][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Thanks in advance[/font][/color]

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1412931484' post='2573346'] I had a ME50B for a bit but switched to a GT6B as it has far better fine tuning using the jog dial. I don't go too overboard on effects but regularly use the amp/cab emulation to get a valve sound for most stuff then switch to clean and bright for the odd funky number. I also use it a lot in one prog track we do, where being able to alter the effects chain order is very useful to get the sound I needed. I've never felt the need for any other pedals. Plus it has a tuner and expression pedal (usually set as volume and handy as a quick mute at the end of set) Try one [/quote] Though I no longer use effects, the Boss GT6B was a companion of mine for years. Great unit and will get close to whatever sounds you desire, once one is prepared to persevere with programming. It got kicked, dropped, and the occasional pint thrown at it ,but it never let me down. Pretty much bomb proof.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1412862380' post='2572775'] We do!! And my bandmates won't wear ear protection either. Why?? They're not kids! They should know better! [/quote] I eventually managed to persuade my band mates to take the leap from generics to moulded plugs. Interestingly they all had their hearing checked prior to fitting and each of them had significant hearing loss. They just were not aware of it. My audiologist reckons generics are toys and not to be bothered with.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1412847037' post='2572560'] I'd agree 100% that, in a loud environment, anything is better than nothing. [/quote] Not sure about that. I had been using generic plugs ('he 'Xmas tree' type) for a while, in the belief that I was protecting my hearing. However, on developing tinnitus I visited the Audiologist. An internal examination of my ear canal indicated that the canal was much too narrow for the generics to provide proper protection. So unfortunately I was fooling myself with the cheap generics. No two ear canals are the same size so a '1 size fits all' approach was a risky strategy IME Now using custom ACS and regular checks with the audiologist indicate they are doing their job, unlike the generics. Wish i could turn the clock back and done the proper thing.

Rory was exceptional. Played the blues because he had no choice. It was in there and had to come out. Gerry Mcavoy and the succession of excellent Drummers that accompanied Gallagher, provided an excellent foundation for Rory to express himself. I attended a number of Rory's gigs back in the day and what is worthy of mention is that when Rory switched to acoustic guitar or mandolin, the level of intensity of the performance never dropped. Rory still had the audience in the palm of his hands. He always appeared genuinely humble that punters would always come to see him and thanked the audience at every opportunity. He appeared to be shy of the commercial side of the music business in order to stick to his craft. Together with his guitar skills, Rory's vocal was an integral part of his overall sound.

outstanding service!

Saw Rory in the early 80's a couple of times and he was really special. A humble guy but a real star. His first solo album is my favourite. Interestingly Rory play a mean saxaphone on that recording.

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1412190747' post='2566679'] Really? Yellow Speakers? [/quote] Its an Italian (or Indonesian) thing I suppose . [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWs0FrEKs3c"]https://www.youtube....h?v=LWs0FrEKs3c[/url] I for one, like the yellow cones

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1412185848' post='2566619'] Is there a point to this thread. [/quote] No. Markbass is definitely better than TC Electronikc

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1411931392' post='2564075'] Would be interested in knowing how you get on with these, I've got the er'20s but they alter the sound too much for me. Let us know if your new plugs attenuate equally across all frequencies please mate. Les [/quote] Just thought I would chime in and IMO the ACS custom fits offer a really nice balanced attenuation, which has little in common with the much cheaper generics

If you are serious about preserving what hearing you have left then the best and most importantly safest option are custom fit IMO. Yep, I had been using cheap generic ACS ER20S in the belief that I was doing a good job protecting my hearing. However the sudden onset of tinnitus some years ago, brought me to a consultation with an audiologist and when I presented him with my cheap generics, he simply chucked them in the bin. He explained to me that every ear canal is unique, so generic plugs are not a safe bet. I then invested in ACS custom fits and have never looked back. They have kept me in the game and are the easily the best equipment investment I have ever made. Regular visits to the audiologists confirm they are protecting whatever hearing I have left.

Used a Markbass rig for 7-8 years (F500/LM11 with 2 Traveler cabs) in anger 2-3 times weekly with a rock covers group and never experienced any reliability issues. Have to say the F500 is a fantastic micro, way ahead of LM11/111 IMO. For whatever reason, Markbass do not produce this model anymore.

[quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1411047900' post='2555923'] Dammit, I can't get this to play and I've tried on two computers and a phone, anybody got any ideas? [/quote] I had the same problem and updated Quicktime to the latest version and it is working fine now.

Cigs are dirt. Used to smoke and looking back, I feel like an ass hole that I put my body through that abuse. Really happpy to be finished with that dirt.

Here is one [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1410720756' post='2552337'] Bearing in mind he was 'the hardest working man in show business' for decades, I've never heard of anyone who has actually seen him live. [/quote]

A guitarist mate of fine (not alone is he a terrific guitar player, but is also fabulous on bass) plays 90% with his thumb when playing bass. At a gig recently he came up for a guest spot with my band and knocked a cracking tone out of my 1964 Fender jazz. On the occasion he used his fingers the same quality of tone just was not there. A lot to be said for thumb only IMO.