Merton

I have the same amp and have to be considerate in my flat. Stick the gain on 3 and turn the volume down! It won't sound as full - as Alex has already explained this is your ears not the amp - but that's a sacrifice you make when playing quietly.

If I could afford it I'd buy your new one so you could fund Terry's. Or maybe I'd just buy Terry's myself to save you the hassle!! But I can't

I used to borrow a Bassman 400 combo (I think) with 2x10 speaker config and it was nice. No idea about EQ tho coz I normally left it flat and used my BDDI as a preamp. One of the few amps I've used which competes for affection with my TE love affair.

I have now got to the stage with my gear that I can safely say I won't sell any of it for a long time, if ever. But I thought that 2 years ago and have since sold on 2 basses, 3 amps and 2 cabs...

I'm building two this year. Well, [b][i]re-[/i][/b]building two. I've never owned one until now, but I do love the sound, especially (as has already been mentioned) with a pick.

I had one put on my Status Retroactive when it was being built, so very very glad I did - I even use it halfway thru a song for the middle section, then flip back up again over 2 beats back into the chorus. OTT? Yep, but why the hell not!

I prefer Jens Lehmans terms, more fun given he's a nutter thesedays whenever he's between the sticks for the Ars. Totally off topic, but bring on Liverpool As for biamping, don't bother. I've not done it myself but I've heard it being done and it adds nothing to the sound IMHO. Think the GK HF amp is for a mid/high driver rather thana tweeter anyway isn't it?

[quote name='ste_m3' post='157454' date='Mar 14 2008, 02:46 PM'](You know, lehmens terms and that!)[/quote] Jens Lehmans terms?

[quote name='dood' post='157415' date='Mar 14 2008, 02:05 PM']My first rack system I ever built featured the 450W module from this same range, many many years ago. Again, a really well made unit! I understand that BK actually OEM their kit out to PA manufacturers / Installations. Very impressed.. UK based and not a lot of money either. The modules come ready to wire up and only a minimal understanding of electronics is required to make it work. Though you are working with mains electricity, so its worth having the thing checked over if you are unsure. Sorry if it's teaching to suck eggs etc.. I just don't want to see anyone hurt. - And boy have I seen some lethal elcetronic jobs in the past! Good luck, I think it will be a great project! Dan[/quote] Cheers Dan! It looks relatively straightforward but I will be getting my electrician qualified mate to check it over for me. Quite looking forward to this year - 2 little cab projects (one for bassmankev) and 2 P bass projects, plus an Omni15 at some point hopefully!

I'm thinking of doing a similar thing with one of [url="http://www.bkelec.com/Modules/MF100.htm"]these[/url] and a little 2x8 cab for a portable low-volume practice combo. Will be a giggle and/or a complete disaster

[quote name='bilbo230763' post='156837' date='Mar 13 2008, 04:51 PM']I still get lost after 28 years of playing it. Its kind of part of the deal. At the stage you are at you just need to get out there and make a noise - remember; there is no such thing as a wrong note, just a poor choice. If you are lost, just keep goign until you find it again. Just play, play, play and have a ball! [/quote] I like the sound of that! I keep getting lost at the moment when I jam with some jazz dudes, feel wholly inferior esp given the sax player is an awesome bassist too My jazz playing is cr*p so am trying to squeeze some study into my hectic life! To the OP - well done, kudos and all that. Nice pub too

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='156422' date='Mar 13 2008, 12:09 AM']When I was looking at the 70's some of the stuff was actually 80's (blame the drugs) Duff as already mentioned. Mani for the second coming John Deacon for Another One Bites The Dust Oasis - love or loathe you cannot ignore Blur and Alex James likewise and on upright Jim Parris - Carmel As someone else mentioned the 80's saw 10's replace 15's as the standard.[/quote] Twas I who mentioned 10s. Think Oasis and Blur are 90s tho. I suppose Blur existed in the end of the 80s but their famous albums are all 90s....

OHM, whereabouts in Surrey are you? Do you want to borrow a BDDI to play with for a bit? Don't wanna see you sell that gorgeous bass, we'll help find an alternative

Trace Elliot Peavey cabs Laney??

Yum

Another "none-more-black" bass! Hooray! Sounds lovely, can't wait to see this one develop

[quote name='bnt' post='155696' date='Mar 12 2008, 01:28 AM']'PS: on the bass-related Equipment side, I think of: Fairlight CMI, for solid bass sampling & sequencing (ask Frankie & the Art of Noise);[/quote] Yeah, +1 for the Fairlight! Also, wasn;'t it the 80s that saw the introduction of the now near-as-dammit industry standard 4x10 cab from Trace and SWR (if my bass history is correct)?

[quote name='gilmour' post='155200' date='Mar 11 2008, 11:39 AM']I used Trace for years, and whenever I did a gig with an Ashdown it was a disapointment. If you want a Trace sound go for a Trace, there are loads about second hand.[/quote] +1 but I still use Trace!!

[quote name='Rich' post='154498' date='Mar 10 2008, 01:15 PM']OK, I've had a quick scout through the main B/Bash thread and this appears to be the bass list so far (apologies to anyone I've missed): [i](deep breath)[/i] Musicman StingRay (snip or the quote would be massive!) Warwick '87 Warwick Streamer[/quote] Bloody hell, good work Rich! Cheers

[quote name='paul, the' post='152150' date='Mar 6 2008, 03:00 AM']+1 to many of these, and Marcus Miller for some reason. I remember thinking it's got to be him on the sub's to Everybody Hates Chris. The mark of a distinctive style, I guess.[/quote] It is indeeed MM - see [url="http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20080309/ten-uk-miller-d3877cb.html"]Here[/url]. Looks like he's going for all out world domination now

See [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14730"]HERE[/url] for a very recent thread asking a very similar thing

Very belated welcome, I see you have cracking taste in preamps!

[quote name='jwbassman' post='152173' date='Mar 6 2008, 08:37 AM']As this was discussed on the radio a couple of days ago, it prompted me to look over this thread again and subsequently I've just ordered some ER20's with a view to trying them out at rehersal on Saturday. It's something I've been thinking about for a while now so will be interesting to finally see how it sounds at the weekend...[/quote] Oh christ, you didn't hear me jibbering on about them on Radio 5 did you?

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='151726' date='Mar 5 2008, 01:57 PM']I'd much rather buy in stores if possible, even if it costs extra. The only time I'd make an exception is for real budget stuff (under £150) where its worth a gamble. For example, I'd rather spend £700 in store than £600 online. There's a number of reasons for this. Firstly, QC - i like to play the exact bass I'll be taking home and I find quality can vary across all brands. Secondly, the desire to support retailers. I like music shops, I'd like them to keep trading. I demonstrate this by putting my money where my mouth is and purchasing from them! Thirdly, I like the personal touch. Its nice to be able to take something back to a shop if there's an issue. Fourthly, £100 really isn't that much in the grand scheme of things! Its strange really, a lot of people are very specific about the origins of products (buying fair trade coffee, avoiding using supermarkets if they can by the produce from a local independent store) but will happily use a music shop to try and then opurchase online seperately. I can understan why, but as I say, its not really my thing. As long as these people don't complain when a music shop shuts down, then I'm not really bothered either way.[/quote] +1 Slightly different, I just bought 4 loudspeakers from Appian Acoustics in Glasgow coz I have dealt with Frank several times and he is a great guy to deal with. I could have saved £30 by buying online, without the personal touch, without the amazing delivery. For basses, I will always try before I buy if it's a brand new bass, and buy the one I tried! The only case where I couldn't/didn't was getting my Retroactive built for me, but that's a whole different kettle of Nemo.