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    Depending, might be up for it!
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    Awesome! I'm thinking of getting one (spied an older rack mount spyder for a great price) so probably going to take the plunge! Thanks pete!
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    Hey Guys! I'm slowly becoming a Tube convert thanks to my guitarist brother Now most of the (all) tube bass amps i would get are out of production and have been since before i was born and second hand are out of my price range. (Fixing the Maximum price at £500 but ideally £350 would be spot on, that is new or second hand!) I've tossed about the idea if getting an Orange Terror Bass but i fear it maybe a little too Thick sounding, and i'd really like to try one first. I'm really interesting in the Ashdown Dual Tube pre-amp stuff, as i've had mostly good things from Ashdown gear (minus weight haha! But i've got a light cab so no worries there!) good tone, realiable and great customer service! There is an ABM 300 EVO II for sale here in the 'deen though the seller hasn't replied to my e-mails, i'd ideally be after something putting out 500W at 4 ohms so i'd gett ~200-300 into 8 ohms with the extra for when i hook up a second cab. Anything you can tell me about them would be great! (Also i'd much rather buy british! Hurrah for Blighty!) Note: I like alot of treble to my sound (Later end of his life Entwistle style (R.I.P)), and lots of low mid and depth nice and bright sounding (not the first thought when it comes to valve amps haha!) with lots of grind and growl (though of the Ceramic P-bass kind, not so much the jazz bass sound) I know alot of sound comes from the Bass, and i'm trying to accent those qualities with the amp! Cheers, AC
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    The Ashdown bashing does seem to come on strong, and i'll hold my hands up and say i've been part of it before. I'll say i've been hit and miss with Ashdown, i just don't like their Cabs, the ABM and Classic stuff i've liked some of (the Classic stuff is actually great! to those who doubted but thats all down to each person what you like) and similarly the MAG stuff i had for a while i didn't really rate the cab, seemed a bit lifeless to me, but i was expecting something i shouldn't have! They do a smaller than many tonal pallate and it seems that pallate doesn't appeal to masses but i found some really awesome tones which just weren't right for me but definately great (I used the MAG rig to record a Mastodon tribute thing, as i found it could sound very very similar to Troy Sanders stuff!) I'm actuallying looking into getting an ABM head at the moment, their heads seem better than their cabs to me, IMHO. Definately agree with Delberthot!
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    Any chance of splitting?
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    [quote name='eude' timestamp='1317981261' post='1396846'] I think it's awful that folks should be too scared to post anything on that Ernie's Balls forum slightly negative even with legitimate reason for fear of the repercussions from a pack of feral fanboys or how "the Führer" might react. Not a healthy way to do business, smacks a bit of Nazi Germany if you ask me... [/quote] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law
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    [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1318109796' post='1398277'] Basically an Orange Bass Terror but more money? [/quote] Thats what it seems like to me, maybe this EQ does something I wonder how similar to the Spyder amps it sounds interesting though!
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    [quote name='overwater#1' timestamp='1318113661' post='1398325'] Have you tried a Thein BBb? I was offered a Miraphone. Read lots of stuff on contras, and I think in this day and age, F is definitely the way forward. More contra players use an F contra, and know a few people who tried BBb's and moved to F's. I've heard they're quite unwieldly and hard to play, with more of a tuba-ish tone. Not practical for modern day use. An F has more of a trombone-ish tone, just the right amount of core, but still a fat sound. They're also more suited in pitch to playing modern repertoire, register etc. Usually i'm a 'bigger is better' kinda guy, so would've gone for a BBb.. but the fact that most of the contra players I know in the world primarily use an F, is good enough reason for me to go for an F. Check out this... Christian on contra with the Philarharmonia. Superb! [b][url="http://www.vimeo.com/16993477"][color=#3b5998]http://vimeo.com/16993477[/color][/url][/b] Very, very excited about getting it!! The Thein guys make stunning instruments, and are really nice people too! Can't wait to get it!! Spent some time on a Rath actually, college has an R90. Very nice, beautifully built instrument, but not for me. I know loads swear by Raths, but I really don't click with them. So many guys at college lately have switched from Raths to other horns. It seems they're not so in favour at the moment. Look around the tenors at college, and theres about 14 88H's. Only 2 Raths out of 20 of us. I use an Edwards bass, and love it. Will let you know how it goes...can't wait!! Thanks for the kind words btw! [/quote] Yeah i played an F and BBb Thein back to back, to me they felt very simlar but the BBb was a bit more effort and did sound a little flabby and not that focused Trombone sound we love! As a regular use instrument and if you switch regularly (which lets face it, any working Bass trombonist will most likely be!) an F makes more sense but i i just love the BBb's for some reason! As you say, the F makes more sense but i'd probably get a BBb anyway Are you getting one with a Bb valve or? (I know they have a few options!) I played a Rath prototype contra BBb which i really liked, the guy form Rath at the shop said it was designed to have less curves which is why a trombone sounds as it does as it's mostly straight (same reason it creates the highest pressure levels from the bell and trumpet players statistically lose their hearing more than other orchestra members ) Edwards are very nice horns, i was taught by the head of brass studies at an American university (i can't remember the university, but he was in the UK for a month, his name was Dr. Todd Something-or-other ) and they have a great sound. I think i'd personally go Rath as i really enjoyed the ones i played and you can get a massive saving as a student haha! It seems most Tenor players have an 88H when they leave school, which i personally always found odd as 9/10 1st Trombonists i know don't bother as they often play so high everything is first second or third position! haha When you get it you should put up a N(CB)TD thread No problem matt! Plus this serves as an Off topic cheeky bump anyhow Also that video is great! Thanks!
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    Not to go off topic Matt, but what made you choose the Thein F contrabass? I've heard great things about them, and i really like the BBb Thein (i prefer double slides you see!) I'd be tempted to go for a Rath f BUT i've almost certainly not played on as many horns as you, P.S Matt is a great guy to communicate with!
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    Do you still have this?
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    [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1317678188' post='1393340'] Well, glad that's all cleared up now...... [/quote] [quote name='dr Szelma' timestamp='1317677722' post='1393333'] I don't dis EMG - they're OK, but you have to be aware what are they made for and when you want to use them, I would say 8/10 I'd rather be using passive pickups on Alnico magnets. When EMGs are better than my favourites? For example 1) double thumbing - Victor Wooten style (because of the dimension where they work), 2) playing in places where you have bad electricity - they will be better, 3) another one is adding J EMG pickup to passive P pickup and mixing it - usually I CANNOT STAND mixing them together, my point of view is the only one in a time - but it sounds more less ok mixed passive P with active EMG J. But when they're rubbish? Answer is very easy - 1) every studio situation, 2) adding some distortion to them, 3) harmonics - all of that because of the poor midrange. I'm sure that there will be some people who'll fully disagree with this but really, I'm no bothered, it's their thing how they sound. I'm sharing my knowledge (not myths, everything what I'm writing here was already checked in professional studio) and don't want to force anybody. [/quote] I've spent time working in a proffesional studio mixing and working specifically with the stringed players and EMGs have never sound "rubbish" to me, And distortion is where they really have alot of clarity and sparkle as far as i can tell, but hey what would i know? It's as much my word against yours here so it's opinion Vs opinion as mine were check in a pro studio setting too. (And keep in mind i'm no EMG fanatic, otherwise i'd have them in a bass!) Harmonics is tricky, everyone likes them differnt like tones in general, the EMG harmonic sound is very glassy with a scooped mid but the regular emg tone comes out scooped as it has a lot of bass and treble but the mid range isn't poor it's quite strong but that effect is kind of lost. Plus mids and pickups is tricky as it depends on bass and the "canvas" it starts on (ie the wood though pickups make up most of the sound usually) Also, calling something rubbish? Sounds like dissing
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    I want this so much but my family/back/band/bank would kill me! Best of luck with the sale
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    I can post you a few of his Videos if you like? Dood is a long time EMG user With some bass solo videos/ bass heavy tracks. I'm not saying they are the greatest thing ever yada yada yada i'm not an EMG fan myself! haha, Also i just found it a little odd you saying: "active emg pickups ARE NOT GOOD for other style than Victor Wooten double thumb, as a sound engineer I have to say it - they sound like sh*t when I have to put distorted bass in the mix..." It seems a contradiction to me, as you;re saying "distorted bass" and also saying "good for other style than Victor Wooten double thumb" which confused me. Fitting into many styles doesn't make it versitile, but i guess it depends on your understanding of the word. It generally means "Capable of doing many things competently" And the P-bass does one thing, as it has more or less one sound. Which i one thing, but it's still a great thing but it isn't versitile. Lastly, i'm not sure i've you've listened to much of Alex Websters stuff, but for a metal band the bass is nicely high in the mix, i mean it isn't the newer Dream Theater stuff, and it isn't Maiden but it's audible which is a nice change haha! He endorses spector because he likes them and uses them, he is hardly big enough to have money and basses thrown at him!
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    [quote name='dr Szelma' timestamp='1317496907' post='1391347'] depends on music you play. If it's plastic music from the 80's, then treat yourself with spector other than that - go for Yamaha. I owned japan trb, it was very nice bass, extremely well built. spector IS NOT GOOD for metal music!!! and active emg pickups ARE NOT GOOD for other style than Victor Wooten double thumb, as a sound engineer I have to say it - they sound like sh*t when I have to put distorted bass in the mix... And now If I may suggest something: If you want to play heavy music - go for G&L If you want to play pop - Lakland on Bartolini pickups or Stingray (but there is a lot of "deaf" MM stingrays on the market, beware! - I owned 4 of them and only MM Cutlass from 1979 was ok, rest of them made between 1993 to 2009 was deaf ) rock, reggae, pop, jazz and soloing - Jazz Bass (apart from reggae music focus on bridge pickup instead of both) If you have no clue - Precision Bass. IF PBASS IS NOT FITTING IN YOUR BAND, CHANGE YOUR BAND NOT BASS! it's most versatile bass ever made Hope this helps [/quote] I disagree with most of this but each to his own! The P-Bass is NOT the most versatile bass ever made. Rather the opposite. It has pretty much one sound and degrees of that sound and that sound works in 90% of music. IMO that doesn't mean versatile, versatile to me means being able to do many different things. A P-bass still sounds great though Also, EMG doesn't mean distortion... It's hardly like Victor Wooten has a hard driving sound? Ask Dood, he'll tell you EMGs sound really glassy bright snappy treble with a big bottom end very smooth and punchy. And that thing about 80's stuff i'll excuse... The Yamaha will cover all genres mentioned above, sounds great in the mix in Jazz, Metal, Pop i've used one for them all and it sounds ace in my opinon. ^^^ All of the above IMHO!
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    [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1317579025' post='1391987'] Thanks all. The problem is he's also the synth player too. So he does quite alot. So i think if he's not interested it'll be the "end". Good thing for basschatters is that my deep impact, moog stuff and controllers would be up for sale! [/quote] SHOTGUN THE DEEP IMPACT. May have to sell both kidneys to pay for it though... DEFO need to use it before it goes anywhere though!
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    I'd Agree with Linus27. You guys were ace too! I'd say give it one last shot to get things going, and if that fails it's time to call it quits. Would be a shame though as i really liked your stuff!
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    Epic All Valve and Marshall GAS! Alas i'm lacking in funds needed for a head anyhow Best of luck with the sale!
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    They all handle and sound different, it's a matter of getting them in your hands! My vote is the TRB BUT thats me, and i've played all three and i don't rate the Spector sound and the MM is great but don't like the neck and the sound was exactly what i wanted! Just go travel to play them
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    Rich is THE man. His work is fantastic, he is an amazing gent to deal with, his band is awesome and i hear he makes a great cup of tea I hope i can be there on the big day of completion and pickup! haha I'm slowly saving away money to get an Ou7shined bass
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    These still going?
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    If these are still here in a couple days might have them off you, Eitherway best of luck with the sale!
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    Rather tempted by this, but i have a fully loaded squire P body in need of a neck! Ah well, Bump for a great looking, and great deal of a bass!
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    Any chance of splitting?
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    [quote name='deepbass5' timestamp='1316943473' post='1384511'] I think Dlloyd, covered it quite well. Having come from Trombone and played in Brass Bands and Orchestras for the first 10 years of my musical life. I got used to living in a Mono world. Just playing notes and not having to understand why this or that note, I have played for years without any need to understand Chords and where I fitted into the whole picture. When I took up the bass my musical world suddenly became three dimensional, Music changed from Black and white to colour. There are of course exceptions to this rule, but even now blowers i.e. Trumpet and trombone players are less likely to improvise as Sax players who are naturally drawn to Jazz in the first place. And yes they are usually lazy in that they turn up just in time for them; helping set up n pack away etc. is not on their radar. They will be first in line for food n drink and seem to have a very narrow view on the subtleties of dealing with the clients. So I would add selfish in as well as lazy [/quote] You should meet the brass section of the Big band i play 4th Trombone for, we all scrap when the word "solo" is mentioned for whoever gets the longest improvised solo! (Everyone wants it, not trying to escape it haha! ) Like i said, any musician playing at high standards should be able to play in any key or tuning within the limitations of their instrument, like don't tell someone with a renaissance flute in C to play in A as they only have the notes of C on their instrument!
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    In my eyes (being a Bassist, and a Trombonist in Bb and Sackbut in C player having played the former two in jazz groups) it's the same as a guitarist or bass player feeling more comfertable playing in EADG any Bb player worth their salt should be able to play in any key and tuning but Bb is our "home" Key and is most relaxed and easy to play, for me as a Bass Trombonist for example, a Bb major scale is a nice warm up, an Eb major isn't difficult but much less comfertable to play going higher than i like to play as it requires more attention (this is over two octaves by the way i'm no totally rubbish!) and to that a proffesional Bass Trombonist of as many years of my age should find both easier but it comes from the roots and how the instrument is taught. If you asked me to play a scale on trombone, i'd play Bb Major, and on Bass G major even though i was never taught on bass it's the one scale i was "told" to learn Thats all IME as it were, might not be right for all and such!
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