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I've done a few project basses and I'm increasingly of the opinion that a lot can be acheived with very basic materials. If the setup and electronics are good (as you have mentioned) then I think it'd be a lot of fun and the chances of you ending up with something that wasn't useable are very slim. Even if you budget for a good setup to be done on whatever you end up with, you'll be quids in and have a lot of fun doing it! Cheers, James

The Blazer's are just awesome basses...awesome. However, they aren't quite the full P Bass in tone (some may argue they are 'nicer' sounding - a touch more 'polite') but a lot of this is in the choice of pickup fitted. If you want that throaty burble of a good P-Bass, then the Blazer will get you close without doubt, but an actual P Bass would naturally nail it. Cheers, James

What a weirdly-written press release. Were I still local, I'd have gone to this (would have been a 30 second walk home!) but sadly it's too far now.

[quote name='King Tut' post='662400' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:34 AM']. . . . ermm maybe I should've been a little more explicit. I wouldn't know how to measure each cabs loudness - but - I play in rock bands usually using a Trace AH 250. Seldom turn up more than 3 with either cab. I'm having loads of trouble dialling in a beefy sound with the 4x10, but the 1x15 does it for me every time - is it louder? - not too sure - gonna continue to work with the 4x10 though. Just to mention - the 4x10 is the 'RS' version where the 1x15 is the older version.# Col[/quote] Hi Col, This is really interesting stuff, I might have to come to one of your gigs to have a listen! Do you gig around Herts at all? Cheers, James

[quote name='alexclaber' post='662386' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:10 AM']With your current amp a Compact definitely won't be loud enough. The D.M. will be similar in max SPL to your Nemesis when driven by your amp but it'll be a close run thing. The Vintage will beat the Nemesis but you could probably guess that from its size! Double or triple the power you have to play with and it'll be a different story with even the Compact likely to play louder and cleaner than the Nemesis. Eden make loud cabs and size for size they match mine when driven with lower power amps - it's when you have more power to play with that when the difference becomes clear but unless you go for a bigger cab and/or a more powerful amp you're not going to get any louder. Tonally, what kinds of sound do you go for? What music are you playing? What bass(es) do you usually play? Do you use that bit of tweeter on the Nemesis to get those extended tweetery highs or is it just to help you cut through and hear yourself? Alex[/quote] Hi Alex, To answer your questions (and thanks in advance!) 1). Tonally - Clean and clear from the cab is the order of the day, the GK adds a bit of growl of its own, but I prefer a solid sound with no speaker 'flub' (yep, technical term there) and sometimes the Nemesis feels like it's struggling (although it could be the amp) 2). Music - Covers, all sorts...80's synth pop through to Kings of Leon and all points in between really. That said, I don't really try to emulate the sounds, rather stick with my own tone. 3). Basses - Both passive, one Jazz style (main axe) and one Precision style. Neither are particularly high output 4). Tweeter - Tends to be set at about 2 or 3 out of 10 as I found it too clicky and scratchy. Not sure I'd really miss it if it wasn't there. Thanks, James

I don't think I'll miss the horn really, as I normally have it pretty much off (perhaps on 2 or 3) on the Eden anyway, as I'm not a massive fan of overly tweeter-ish sounds anyway. I'm more interested in how room filling and BIG the BF Compact would sound versus my cab. I guess the only real way is to try it I suppose. At last night's gig, I was running out of steam as it was! I can't afford to have any dip in output at all or I may as well not bother turning up to gigs Cheers, James

Hi beerdragon, Can you see the ones in the ad? If not, let me know an email address and i'll mail them over. There's a ton of 'em. All the best, James

Hi all, I have been reading with interest the barefaced site and really like the idea of something a touch more portable than my Eden Nemesis 4x10. However, I often need a LOT of output, and the Eden is still a very sensitive cab. I have a very loud drummer and no P.A. support so need tons of headroom. Would one BF Compact cut it or should I be looking elsewhere in the range? I would also, despite what the website says, prefer a 4 ohm cab, as I'd rather run my GK head at the 300w (4 Ohm) output than 200w (8 Ohm). Funds are not limitless, sadly, so I do need to think carefully about which direction I go in. Thanks for any help in advance. Thanks James

Nope, the edge part of the nut for the G has snapped off.

Anyone interested in a Yamamoto P Bass? AMAZING neck, but dreadfully bodged Jazz Pickup installed. Sunburst. £100 in my local music shop! Definite 70's Japcrap. Looks the part, but the body is junk I think.

Hi all, Went rather OTT in a Music Shop this afternoon, so to try and calm the GAS-related guilt, I have the following for sale: [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/muppetman2005/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1"]http://shop.ebay.co.uk/muppetman2005/m.htm...p=12&_rdc=1[/url] If anyone requires more info, just yell! Cheers, James

I enjoyed that. Very much like your guitarist's chops there...tasty. Nice playing from you too, it's easily to overplay on this sort of stuff but I reckon you're bang on the money there!

Hmmm, there's two factors here: 1). Value / Resale. Basses with that kind of damage, even repaired, will always lose some of their value as it will be a negative point regardless. Is the price it is being offered for good, considering the damage? 2). I'm no luthier, but whilst I am sure the crack is probably stable, it doesn't LOOK all that nicely repaired - from a non-woodworker's perspective. This counts for quite a lot, so unless the deal is screaming 'bargain', it wouldn't be for me. My personal call on it is that it simply would bug me, so I'd pass. Others may feel differently! Cheers, James

Given the price that old skool cabs are going for these days, you could consider selling the Trace (you'd get a decent price for it as people value Trace stuff) and picking up a cheap head and cab. Peavey Black Widow-equipped 15's come up all the time and are dirt cheap but capable of taking a total beating. Cheers, James

There will be a few things at play here. The 3500 is only 250w at 8 Ohms and the Transporter cab you have is not particular efficient, this isn't going to help. However, you can try cutting some of the low (this might sound counter-intuitive, but it can remove some of the boomyness) to see if this improves things. Making sure you're not EQ'ing out too much midrange (so avoid a heavy smilyface graphic) as you can lose presence by doing this. Also, look at your pickup height, depending on the bass you might be able to adjust things to improve. Lastly it's also a matter of technique - I've fought this myself and have only recently been able to get better at this, but the E string is the biggest and loosest, so it moves more and thus generates more output, therefore don't play it quite so hard! If you have a split P pickup arrangement, screw down the E side a touch to get the polepieces further from the strings. Cheers, James

Really enjoyed it. Quite nice to hear the comments 'Of course, I couldn't actually play that live...' rather makes me feel better about butchering a few DD songs over the years!

Just dealt with Francis on a Lag acoustic, he was the buyer and communication was excellent - a smooth and easy deal. Thanks a lot! James

Boring but true, microfibre cloth and fresh (or not) breath. Seriously, unless the guitar is caked, it brings it up a treat.