Minininjarob

Thanks very much, if you could think of me when you are selling the 400 I would be so grateful. The only reason I thought about the 12” cans was that I have a 200w 12” GK combo now but from what you say the 2x10 is perfect for me, and I certainly would not need to go bigger. I’d like it to be a one time purchase and your repeated purchases and experiences will save me money - thanks!

I am looking at BF cabs and a bewildered at their range - I’ve only had a GK combo so far so can’t use their guide as to what to get. Would you reckon a 400rb into one of their 2x10 or 2x12 would cope with a loudish rock band in small/medium venues with no PA? I kinda want something that’s easily portable with the GK sound hence thinking your setup is perfect - don’t want to buy something cheap as my first head/cab setup then with I’d gone with BF!

Please someone sell me a 400rb !!! That’s exactly the set up I want. 🤤

I worked in retail a long time and you are right the worst people to have in charge are people who don’t understand retail, and even worse don’t understand the intricacies of specialist retail. Music shops to me are very like the cycle shops I used to spend a lot of money in. You need people who know their stuff, don’t force their own opinions on people and listen to people’s needs. If you get that than it doesn’t matter about having a huge variety of stock, as you’ll get people coming back again and again. I haven’t bought a bass from PMT but I’ve bought all sorts of accessories very happily and will continue to go there to support them as they are the nearest shop to me - Richtone is a little bit further in the opposite direction but harder to get to but they are excellent too. I always make the excuse to buy something when I get advice from them too and I would never try something out knowing I would buy it online cheaper.

I like the Leeds store, they have a decent amount of basses in, they have reorganised it and made more space for bass. Always really helpful and nice to deal with.

I tried a MB combo and thought it sounded great but I just cannot get past the yellow colour. I know it shouldn’t bother me but I cannot stand the colour yellow (or orange) for some weird reason. If they did them in white or black as well I’d be looking to buy one as I picked up one of their 4x10 cabs recently and was so shocked at how light it was, it’s beyond ridiculous how light they are.

I was amazed too! I didn’t even know our desk could do that but then I am pretty clueless about them. 😂

One of the pro engineers in our church once showed me his plan for the service for just the bass. He had 3 different cab sims ready for the bass for different songs (we are on IEMS) based on how the bassist played them, this was on top of the eq work. I was amazed at the detail and care he took - and speed he did it at - really getting the best out of the amateur musicians on the stage. Our team do workshops on tech too, such as mic technique and how to choose what to have in their IEMs and is now doing workshops for the different groups in the musicians teams eg rhythm section, vocals, brass and keys etc.

We are very blessed in our church to have 2 professional live sound and lighting engineers who have taken time to train others to work the (bewilderingly complex digital) desk we have. It is not an easy job at all, and anyone who doesn’t do it as a pro career but can still achieve a good sound for the congregation should be cherished!

Yes I thought about a black bridge but I can’t find one to replace it with.

To be honest I’m split! I do like the chrome too but I thought they felt awful so swapped them. Might swap them back one day. I’ll always keep original parts so it can be put back if necessary.

I would do but I like to keep the original ones just in case I ever sell. I got mine from Northwest Guitars and they do some nice original looking chrome ones. I got the 6.3mm post ones.

Ok so black strap locks fitted, also some black control knobs and black screws for the pick guard. Looks a lot neater now. What do you think?

Now fitted some black Schaller strap locks and new EB strings, some black knobs to arrive today too. I also ordered some black pick guard screws because the original silver ones just look odd to me on a black pick guard on a black bass.

I have bought one! See the other thread I have about mine. Sounds fantastic, and I hope was a decent price but they do tend to vary a lot in value.

Can you explain how each position sounds to you? It might be helpful for me. The colour is growing on me. I really wanted a bright colour maybe one of the clear colours but they seem to be very rare. Roger Lima has had a blue, red and now a neon green one which all look good but Musicman gives them to him with a custom pick guard so that’s a little easier for him. 😂 Maybe soon I’ll be bouncing round a stage like Roger. .

Crap, might be too late (rushes to check) phew it’s ok on the one I took off to measure.

Polished the frets and the bridge - they weren’t bad at all just a little dulled.

Actually the more I play it the more difference I hear in the 3 positions. It sounds great flat EQ with just a little bass boost when playing with a pick as I do. One of the positions sounds a little more vintage and rounded off.

Ordered some new knobs in black, from Northwest Guitars, hopefully they will look ok.

Oh - I hate the control knobs by the way, they look awful in silver, and ideas where to get some high quality black one to fit?

Bought this recently becuase I needed a 2nd bass, I have my P (first ever bass) but wanted something with a different tone, and my favourite ever bassist (Roger Lima from Less Than Jake) plays them pretty much exclusively. I was going to get a Stingray but when I found out that Roger plays a USA Sterling I started looking into it. I have quite short arms and fingers so thought the smaller body and slimmer neck might be good (tried a jazz bass and hated it). Went to try this one and it fitted like a glove, I just couldn’t believe how comfy it was. Considered it for a day or so as this is only my second bass and a lot of money for me but in the end I went for it. In very good condition for a 2007 bass, the body has some minor marks and a couple of chips in the back (which I will touch up) but the frets are almost perfect and the neck/head perfect. it came with a pearl pick guard but included the original black one too so I fitted the black one which I prefer. Took it apart a bit to polish the frets and all the metalwork, set the neck and check the intonation, everything works perfectly And it sounds AMAZING. Apparently the pickup/preamp drives harder than a Stingray but never played a Ray a/B with this one so wouldn’t know. Turn the bass and mids up a bit and it’s just wonderful (novice so not sure how to describe it - just fat with a rounded zing?). Not really sure there’s a lot of difference between the 3 pickup selector options, it doesn’t drastically change the sound. Unfortunately one of the strap lock button on the Schaller locks I bought for it was faulty so waiting for Bass Direct to send me another (they were great) and some new strings on the way too. Need to raise the action on the A string as it’s a bit low compared to the rest but need to get the proper imperial size Allen key for it.

Currently learning Still Into You by Paramore, and happy I’m picking things up faster now after a couple of years teaching myself. The bridge is kicking my ass though and I’m having to simplify it for my tiny hands.