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The drums will be problematic. There is only a certain amount any drummer can do to help.

We have one monitor at gigs which is ok. Obviously the singer is louder.I understand you predicament but not sure how to solve it. I don't want to be too loud in the monitor as that actually puts me off! Once you have got the hang of singing you'd be surprised at what you can do even if you can't hear yourself too much. If you need your own monitor with your own mix then why not. If it's mixed with just vocals and directed at you then maybe it e will be ok. You could probably pick up a smallish powered monitor cheaply enough and give it a go.

Sounds a nightmare. There are 2 venues which we won't play anymore (a rugby club large function room and private club) which have appalling acoustics. Although I guess this isn't an option for you.

Definitely go with push. Been using that term for years.

Years ago i was offered one to try. I'm still playing it now and it's my main bass. Personally I love them and have never looked back. Give it a go and see .

Many years ago I auditioned for a local cover band. They didn't give it to me. They said there was nothing to choose between me and the other bassist so it came down to who lived closest and would have the shortest travelling.

The pre shape is a bit useless I found. Ok on its own but no good in a band situation as it gets lost. I went for boosting the low mids which will cut through more.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1477858022' post='3164903'] I used to have an RH450 head (I'm assuming you use a 450 Classic based on your signature?) and found the bottom end a bit 'problematic' for me. The LMIII works beautifully with it, I think. I leave all controls at 12 o'clock, pretty much. On my Streamliner 900 I reduce the bass quite a bit, I think I'd do the same on the RH450. [/quote] FWIW my amp eq is set bass-around 2, low mid-3, high mid-o, treble-3. Eq on my 2 band stingray with bass at max and treble adjusted to suit the song.

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1477822898' post='3164589'] Cheers for that we've been looking to expannd or refresh the PA and have been using a 15" Mackie sub on loan. Whilst it did fill out the sound, it is heavy as! Been debating whether we should just ditch the tops and forget the sub and just get a couple of good full range 15s. It's a small to medium gig PA as anything bigger the rig is supplied or we hire. So 3 vocal mics, bass and acoustic kick to reinforce. Sounds like this could be the better option. [/quote] That's pretty much what we use. A pair of EV powered 15" full range tops. I monitor. Vocals, guitar ad bass drum through for small pub gigs. Bass and drum overhead for medium size gigs. My amp has to match drum volume ob stage so is usually loud enough out front. This is a fairly compact set up.

Glad you are enjoying it. I found it gets very boomy if the bass eq is a bit too high. I do have to adjust this on my amp to suit the room. Get it right and no problems.

The start of each set. Also if he id out during the set but that isn't too often.

Our PA handles vocal, guitar, bass drum and if required drums overhead and my bass. The guitarists amp is not too loud (yes really) and is manly for his monitoring and to colour the FOH sound from the PA. We al hear him through the monitor. The drums are quite loud so I need a decent backline volume for a good stage mix. This is usually enough for the whole venue. In larger venues I might need some PA support but it's not much. Keep it simple.

I had one of those Orange rigs with a 4 x12 cab. It was loud. But so was my Trace rig which I believe sits somewhere in between valve and normal solid state watts!

I had a black one since new when they first came out. Recently sold it though. Great bass and amazing build quality for the price. Stock pups were replaced years ago and fairly recently again EMG's. Had some great times with it. TBH since I got my Stingray I much preferred the neck and I used it less and less which is why I eventually sold it when I had a recent clear out. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours.

Welcome and enjoy the forum.

Is it any good for metal (toilets)? What about the elusive brown note!

As far as tone or sound goes I will use a pick if the original bassist did on the song we are covering other than than its pretty much just me doing my thing. Occasionally I might roll some treble off if needed ir make subtle changes. Edit. Another stingray one trick pony who employs similar techniques too!

Welcome to BC. Good introduction.

I hope you will be happy with your cover. I went for the padded one with the placeholder strap. The price does start adding up but I left it at that for the extras.

Signed too. Let's keep this going.

I hope you are gigging with it soon and give more updates. The roqsolid cover is a good investment. Enjoy

I thought overall last night was slightly better than usual.

[quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1475076275' post='3142858'] hmmm, never had that sort of experience in Mansons, always very very good, sales and repairs, both excellent, mind you, its not a chain... [/quote] Me too. Glad it's the nearest music shop to me. Always great service.