WrexhamBassist

I've just started gigging for the first time and I'm finding that my rig isn't cutting it. I have a crappy TC Electronic BQ250 head (min 4 Ohm) going into an 8 Ohm Fender Rumble 112 v3 cab. The consensus is that it's not loud enough. We've rigged up a line out to a desk and back out to a PA speaker to get the volume right, but the tone sounds nothing like I get at home with low volume. The sound is very muddy and lacks definition (and that's when I'm able to hear myself in the mix). I like funk, soul, pop, disco, Motown and RnB. I wondered if anyone could please help me build a rig that can be heard but with a decent tone (and that won't break the bank!) I see a lot of positive stuff about Markbass, and once played a great one on stage many years ago.

Problem solved, please delete thread. I'm trying to find some replacement knobs for my Kingston Z5 - the soft rubbed stacked knobs don't match the other domed metal ones (see photo). Does anyone know where I can get a set of stacked/concentric knobs to fit? They need to be: Black Domed Metal Push-on Compatible with split shaft

That's so kind, @binky_bass thank you. It's probably not sprouted badly enough to warrant filing just yet - it'll just be my excuse for my crappy playing! Haha

@binky_bassCool - how do you protect the neck when using one of these?

Never oiled the neck, and I've never looked into doing so. It's a maple fingerboard, if that makes any odds?

Lately I've been feeling rough fret edges on the neck of my 2018 Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special. I don't know if they were always rough and I was too inexperienced to notice? Is it possible the neck has worn away over time, exposing more of the fret edges? Is that a stupid question?

A Kingston 5 or Kingston Super 5. I tried them both out at Bass Direct and they were both great.

I've been looking to join a function band for ages. I'm keen to play stuff that isn't just pub rock/dad rock. I'm a half decent player. You can check me out at instagram.com/hoosplaysbass Would love to play stuff like: Chaka Khan Rihanna Sister sledge Earth, Wind and Fire Katy Perry Luther Vandross Taylor Swift Billy Ocean Billy Idol Arctic Monkeys Ceelo Green Pharrell Williams Justin Timberlake Bruno Mars Vulfpeck Marcus Miller Silk Sonic Blink 182 David Bowie Beyonce Clean Bandit Lizzo The Drifters Whitney Houston Anderson Paak Elton John Phil Collins Stevie Wonder The Jacksons Prince Go West Dua Lipa Duran Duran The Killers I could go on. I won't.

That's crazy cheap. Will keep my eye out.

I really want a used MTD Kingston 5 or Super 5 but there aren't many about. I'm checking here, Reverb, eBay, Bass Direct and Facebook Marketplace. Am I missing anywhere good? Thanks