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I have been a member since 2009 but hardly ever log in. I visit daily. I probably should contribute more since I have been playing for 25 years, have studied music and taught so could probably come up with a sensible suggestions sometimes. But I end up not doing anything about it. I have loved playing bass for all those years and will probably never leave basschat. One of the most friendly forums on the internet I have seen.

I have been thinking about these amps as an alternative to my amp for smaller gigs and was thinking about getting a TKS112. Does anyone have any experience in pairing these two together?

That's it. I saw you mention the pedal in a threat here. The sound is very much what I am looking for. Metallica used the Dual Rectifier amps for years so that is the sound heavy or not heavy. After I posted this thread I went and had a look at the reviews for the Ultimate Drive pedal from Joyo. It gets fantastic reviews from almost anyone buying it. Whats not to like. Costs almost nothing and sounds great. I plugged my guitar in and had a session and I was blown away by the sound of the pedal. I had forgotten how great it is. So I will stick with it. Why pay many times more for a pedal when you get close enough sound for fraction of the price. The reviews said it worked well with bass as well. I never use effects when playing bass. I bought Boss OC-2 back in '94 after reading an article in Bass Player but never found any use for it. Still have it mind you. Back to the point I plugged my Streamer Stage 2 in as well and the sound was huge. No loss of bottom end and I could actually for the first time ever see myself use a pedal when playing bass. So if anyone reading this (not very likely since this is the guitar section) is looking for a drive pedal for guitar or bass they should check out the Joyo pedal. It wont disappoint.

I am a gigging bass player but on the odd occasion I might fart about on a guitar at home. I have mostly been playing rock and metal (VH/Metallica/Megadeth/Living Colour) type of stuff (rhythm not the solos). I run my guitar (MusicMan Axis) through an old Fender RAD bass amp with couple of pedals in front. I have always wanted to have a decent distortion sound (not sure if I should call it overdrive) but since this is only ever going to be playing at home I have never wanted to spend anything on it. I have a Boss DS1, which to be honest does not sound good and Joyo JF-02 which I accidentally bought and sounds great. I was looking at the amp guitar amp section here and someone mentioned the Tech 21 SansAmp US Steel pedal so I was curious and had a look online and for what I want out of guitar playing it sounded perfect. So my question is, is the US Steel going to be worth that much more money than th JF-02? Does anyone have experience of either or both pedals. I know its all subjective and persona taste and all that but good to get other opinions on a subject you don't know much about

I had a gig with that band last night. All is fine and the footprint of the Fender amp is tiny. I am loud enough kind of but there are six of us and might be more on some occasion so space is important. Also I noticed last night that the amp is picking up mobile signal or what ever it is so there is a little buzz happening every so often. So might need a new cab after all. But what to get and how big? I have always known what I want/need/like from a bass and I know for a fact I will never buy one again but I just cant get excited about amps and cabs.

Thanks for all your points and suggestions. I just wanted to explain why I was asking the question. I have always been more into playing the music instead of getting the gear. I have been playing now for 25 years and in that time I have in total owned 7 bass guitars (I have 3) and that includes a beginner model and moving from 4 to 5 strings so I have always stuck to my choices and been really happy with them. In those 25 years I have only had 3 amps (the Fender I mentioned was even a freebee) and I still have 2 of these. So for me to look for gear is a bit of a novelty. The reason I started to think of another amp/cab was volume and space. At last few gigs I have been sitting on the amp to save space. So I was just wondering what other people do switching between louder gigs to smaller low volume gigs. I don't really want to have few cabs and amps but it is handy when you have different type of gigs to be able to bring the right gear to it. When I bought the Streamliner Berg combination I only had one project on the go and I went for the 212 to save space for storing it but to have always enough volume. I had been playing through a borrowed Hartke rig which was 410 and 115 two cab combo and I did not really have space to store that. I thought about getting 2 112 but that was more expensive at the time and it felt a bit of a waste of money. But after hearing what few of you do I can get a small cab but use my current amp. No point getting another amp if the current one will do the job. I had been thinking it might be too big but you guys have convinced me that will not be the case.

Thanks guys. I think I might look for a small cab but use the Streamliner. No point getting more gear when both I don't want to and don't need to. I am one for keeping it simple.

Many interesting points made here. The PA is very old which the fiddle player uses for her band. So not sure if I can DI but I could use the Streamliner for that. Traynor amps look very interesting but I have never seen them over here. MB200 seems to be very interesting and not expensive option and yes I had thought of getting another Berg 12 cab (2 for sale here in Scotland interestingly enough) but I don't think the guy wants to split them and not sure if I actually need another cab. Best response here was about my overkill rig. Never thought the bass would be the show off. I have been using Warwicks for 20 years so that never even enters my mind. I guess you get few looks when you take out 6 string fretless.

Thanks for all your replies. Specially to Skybone because I live 10 miles north of Perth. I found the strings as suggested here cheaper on amazon than strings direct but then Thoman came out cheapest. Thanks guys for all you replies. BC shows its magic again. Quick question, I use D'addario on my fretted basses but I have La Bella on my fretless. Why are La Bella strings so much more expensive?

What are the best/cheapest online shops for strings? I am after La Bella or D'addario strings Thanks

I am looking for an opinion from you guys who are gigging (and from anyone who has thoughts on the topic) amp size and cabs for small gigs. I play with a group of people 2 acoustic guitar and singers and piano and organ and fiddle (six of us in total). Its not loud and we have only played small venues yet. I am using an old Fender RAD75 and using Warwick Thumb NT 6 fretless. I think the Fender is fine but have had comments that I am not loud enough. I play in a rock cover band as well and I am using GB Streamliner 600 and Berg AE212 for that but since the other project is not that loud I find that rig a bit of an overkill and maybe a bit of a show of. What kind of set up are you guys using for small quiet gigs? I was thinking maybe GK MB200 or that small EBS (is it reidmar) with a small cab. Is that too big and should I just stick with the Fender? I am not big on getting extra gear I don't need so any advise/ideas appreciated.

Totally love that guitar. Looks exactly as something I would buy. Nothing like the good old '80s shredders

I just did a trade with Jon, bass and cash going in his direction. I felt very comfortable to do the trade and to send my bass to him and then for Jon to send his bass in that case back to me. Communication was top and everything in this transaction felt fair and trusting. Top bloke and I would not hesitate to recommend or do another transaction with Jon. Cheers Sveinn

I just wanted to quickly ask a question about the Items Wanted section before I post there so I don't break any forum rules. I will keep this non brand specific here so I wont break any rules. I am wanting to find out if there is anyone out there that might have a specific bass which is not that common and then ask if they are willing to possibly trade my bass which is of the same brand but not so rare. I am not wanting to sell my bass and only really wanting to see if a trade is possible but the chances of this is so rare. But you never know who is out there and if they are up for a change. Is this allowed or am I breaking the rules? Is this more a straight 'For Trade' thing for the Basses for sale section. I only want to trade for that specific bass and the chances are very slim (I think non). Thanks

Thanks for this guys. I will check manual.

Just a quick question for all the experts on here. I was thinking about using my GB Streamliner without a cab and just the Direct out. Is that going to damage the power section of the amp at all or is it just fine?

I don’t know if you need more opinions but here goes. Since the late 80s I always wanted a Warwick. They just looked so ridiculously out of reach to a teenager and just oozing quality. I bought my first Warwick (Thumb NT5 89) in 97 and have not looked back. I found it very versatile and as has been said that growl is just like a menacing force. From then on I just wanted an 89 6 string fretless. I found that on the Warwick forum (it was for sale here as well) and that bass just sounds huge. It can take on so many sounds and I have to say other musicians think that it just sounds amazing going from funky 16th note groove to upright sounding thump. What I have found out with the Thumbs is that you get a lot of the differences in sound with the right hand technique (and possibly left hand as well). I would recommend an early Thumb if the budget allows that. I bought FNA Jazzman to be a gigging bass and that bass has served me very well. I would not say its in the same class as the Thumbs but its a great instrument and gives a great range of tones. Has never failed me yet and I never take a back up. If I was looking for an entry level instrument into the world of Warwick I would probably get an older German made Corvette and take it from there. Quality basses and at the moment very low prices (maybe not so after this thread).

I know its not the same but quite possibly the predecessor of the Rumble but I have been using Fender RAD as a practice and teaching amp for the last 15 years or so and it never fails. I even gigged it last weekend with a Warwick Thumb NT 6 fretless and it sounded perfect. Does the low B-string beautifully all the way across the frequency. It does make you wander if my Bergantino 2*12 and Genz Streamliner is really worth the money when you have that little beast sounding perfect.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1407347359' post='2519687'] Don't know if you've bought anything yet but there's a Hamer Chaparral with boomers for sale on here at the moment for a great price: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242503-usa-hamer-chaparral-active/"]http://basschat.co.u...aparral-active/[/url] [/quote] Oh my my. Thats the guitar I have been looking for. I have sent a message but there was no mentioning of shipping and I am in Scotland and not London so maybe this will not be possible. Thanks for the heads up mate though. Its the shred machine of my dreams.

Looks the part. Whats your plans for it? Home use or something else?

[quote name='Joeyfivebags' timestamp='1406216058' post='2509424'] If the pup's are duncan designed rather than actual duncans, which would link in with the Lic. trem, then its a Dinky. Depending on condition price is about right. If the pup's are Duncans then the bridge should be an original Rose, both in the Soloist model of that era if that's the case its probably a good buy at that price. Best bet is play it see if you like it. The neck might be a big difference from the L59. L59's go for anywhere from 150-250 depending on condition/colour/upgrades etc. They might do a swap if your lucky. [/quote] Sorry for late reply and thanks for the info. I checked back at the shop and the pickups are actual duncans and not a duncan design. But the trem is lic. trem so the pickups might be a later upgrade. Im still thinking about this. I am trying to be sensible and not give into GAS.

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1405761446' post='2504983'] Just brought a Schecter Omen 6 - NGD by the latest wednesday hopefully! [/quote] I saw one of these in a pawn shop yesterday. I think it was £195. Looked like a beast.

I thought I would make a new thread to ask any Jackson guitar knowledgeable guys about the following. I was thinking about getting an old beat up superstrat type thing and I came across one in this pawn shop I think its the best way to describe it. It does not have any writing on it so I have no idea what model it is or how much its worth. Its priced at £210. The serial number is 9848436 and it had a sticker saying it was made in Japan. I did try to look on google for any information on it but could not really find anything. Its made in 1998 I think. It has Seymour Duncan pickups HSS, shark tooth inlays on the neck and a Jackson licensed tremolo bridge. Head stock is facing down. I was also thinking about taking in my Hohner L59 and see if I could do a swap. I got that guitar almost 20 years ago and when I bought my Musicman Axis I have barely touched it. Does anyone have any idea how much L59s might be worth. Sorry for pestering you guys with these questions but I just dont know much about guitars and have not looked at any guitar forums and most users here on basschat are always very helpful.

Now back from holiday still thinking about this but I wont do anything yet. Many great suggestions thanks for that and robocorpse thanks for the offer but I was looking for a super strat looking guitar. Just out of curiosity did anyone on here buy the Chap? If so if you ever think about selling it give me a shout first.

Cheers guys for all the suggestions. I am on holiday now so wont be able to do anything about it just now. But that Chap would have just been the right one but I dont know how much I would have used it. I would definitively go second hand since all my basses and guitars are that way. My experience you get a far better instrument. I know what someone said above about the Jackson being ugly. There is just something about these old Ibanez and Jackson guitars that appeals to me. As I said Metallica/Megadeth/Van Halen/ etc bands from that era. I think I like the idea of an old RG series Ibanez but also the Jackson sounds good. How are the Dinkies? Does anyone know? I did plug in the MusicMan Axis guitar and it is a great guitar. I dont know why I am even thinking of another one. The neck is just perfect and if it was good enough for EVH it should be good enough for me. Maybe its not ugly enough like some of these old super strats.