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Never played through a cube. I use a Fender Rumble 15 and it's great for home practice. I haven't got a 6 string though, so can't comment how it'd cope with them

Exactly what i said to him afterwards. He said he could hear the bass enough from the subs

Had a good one from the drummer at a gig we played a couple of weeks ago. Sound engineer sorting out our monitors, he'd gone through everyone, drummer was last. Bare in mind i dont have a speaker cabinet on stage, i just come through the PA. Sound engineer: "Ok drummer....what you want in your monitor" Drummer: " Lead vocals, Keys, and a little guitar" Sound engineer: "Ok, no worries. Bass?" Drummer: "Nah" WTF?!?!?!

I did think the same as Paul to be honest. The way you've arranged that song, i don't know if it needs a slap line. Seem like it's "slap for slaps sake"

First thing i'd say is it is quite hard to get a tone that will cut through the band mix when playing slap. A good slap tone is always subjective, but i'd say most people will do variations of a similar theme - the "smiley face EQ" . Either boost bass and treble, or just drop your mids. I suppose it depends what onboard EQing options you have. Problem with this, to cut through the same way you may have to increase your overall volume slightly (because of the loss of mids). What makes slap good, IMO anyway, is making it accurate. Its relatively easy to play a slap line, but playing your notes on beat, and finishing them (note letting open notes ring) is what neatens them up, and makes them sound crisp. Nothing wrong with keeping it as simple octaves if that's where you're at technically, some of the best disco lines are octaves, but i would personally work on your timing. I think that's where you're likely to see the biggest "gain". Keep it simple, but keep it tight

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1476827959' post='3157697'] Looked at this again, I really can't believe how much he is asking for this. Its a mess. But it has a laser, so thats okay. [/quote] That's exactly what i was thinking!! The laser justifies everything! haha Yeh this period produced some big necks!! If you can't try it first, and don't like a chunky neck, i wouldn't risk it. But like everyone else has said, you can get far better deals on here, for instruments in far better condition

I don't know much about this actual model, but if you like slim or narrow necks, this isn't the bass for you.

Early Jamiroquai stuff is what got me into bass playing. Saying that i think "Too Young To Die" is the track i heard and thought, "I want to be able to do that" "Scam" is brilliant. So is "Runaway" but that was released a little later .

Happy birthday, and happy NBD!!

[quote name='TheDaivisch' timestamp='1476697529' post='3156297'] The Supertwin is a cab isn't it? It makes a 410 cab boom? Idontgeddit... [/quote] He's selling the 410, because the Hartke works well with his new Barefaced Supertwin (makes it boom) Im so down with the kids

Cracking job mate. I shall remember they're Swifts from now on too!

As expected, looking fantastic. You wouldn't believe how many comments i get about the birds that you use on the headstock. People ask me what they are, and as i cant remember what you said (Swifts or Swallows??) i make a new one up everytime I do always point them in the direction of your website though

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1476544086' post='3155113'] I'd rather drive the bus than jump over it on a motorbike. [/quote]# That's brilliant. Pretty much what i try to do too. I'll be borrowing that. Cheers Rich

I have 2 TKS S112s. Brilliant cabs. Love them. Thought about selling them briefly, as i was going through our PA. Very glad i didn't!! I have also tried the Retro 210, which again was great. As people have said, more lows in them, but i find that the TKS has a tone that i just prefer. Reason i went for the TKS over the Retro 210 was because that gave me the option to take just 1 cab. The Bergs were fantastic cabs too. I had the HD range. Cant fault them. They were just a bit heavier than i liked. Sound wise though, they were great. I have no experience of the others mentioned here.

I cant open it in work, so will check it out later when i get home. Thanks though Russ. Super useful to have that overview too

Yeh i'd definitely be interested

[quote name='Asambique' timestamp='1476127134' post='3151615'] After hearing this a couple of days ago i had to give it a try! [media]http://youtu.be/um4WhABS-ak[/media] [/quote] Fonkay. Nice tone. Wicked playing. Just a shame you didnt finish the song

Yeh i just play the A on the E string to tune it if im getting this issue. Don't understand why it only happens on my E string though?

Im amazed when people say these aren't loud!! I have two S112s and cant imagine how loud you'd need to play if they aren't loud enough Edit to say - LK and Skej, nice looking cabs!!

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1476093988' post='3151108'] Bought one of these - tried it on Friday night. Wouldn't detect my E string! Gave it to the guitarist to try - same for him. Weirdly, when I tried it at home, it seemed to work OK. I know these work by vibration, is there any chance the sound system in the venue (which I was standing near to) could affect it and make it not work?!? [/quote] I have the same issue sometimes Lew. Reads my E as B. And no it isn't that far out of tune It is something nearby making it wonky. Go somewhere quiet and it'll work fine every time. Don't know why it's only the E!

[quote name='Andyjr1515' timestamp='1475855273' post='3149296'] Always happy to talk about builds.... By the way, with reference to 6v6's question above, Kert, how do you find the ruggedness of the varnish on your single-cut? You are actually a good point of reference because I know you regularly gig it...and much more than I gig my own (For those of you who didn't follow Kert's single cut build, this had the same Ronseal finishing approach, albeit on unstained wood: [/quote] Mine has been gigged most weekends since I've had it, and it's been brilliant. I was a bit worried to take it gigging because of how pristine it was. Once I got over that, it's seen a lot of gigs, and gone through the usual wear and tear. No problem at all. Doesn't dent or damage easier than my other bass. In fact I think it is still completely undamaged. So it's fared well! Always have comments on how "pretty" it is too

I know a good bit of theory. Not as much as some on here, but more than most i would guess. That has 100% helped me be a better player. But more than that, it has helped me "talk music" when with other musicians. Is it the be all and end all though? No. Can you still be a great player without it? Yes. BUT.....However great a player you are without that knowledge of theory, IMO, knowing the theory will always improve you. My guess is that anyone who says "learning theory will make me worse because it ruins my creativity" or something along those lines, don't know much theory

Looking great. Love the finish on this too. Trying to find a reason/justification for another build.....

Love it!