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What is the quietest micro head? Fan noise specifically.
stevie replied to Owen's topic in Amps and Cabs
Interesting. It could be a QC problem I suppose. Anyone else? -
What is the quietest micro head? Fan noise specifically.
stevie replied to Owen's topic in Amps and Cabs
I've compared the TC Electronics Classic 450 (which I just happen to be selling in the For Sale section ) with the Ashdown MiBass. The TC is very quiet. You really can't tell that the fan is on. The MIBass is noisy. Even if you are sensitive to fan noise - as I am - you will be fine with the TC. -
One of the [b]most popular lightweight heads[/b] around, this is the scaled-down version of the Rebelhead 450 - but with that amp's most important features, including a [b]superb 3-band compressor[/b] that would cost at least £100 if it were packed in a separate box. This one is [b]in immaculate condition[/b], with just two very small marks on the paintwork that you cannot normally see unless you examine the amp from very close quarters indeed. Otherwise, it's as near to a new one you are likely to find. Here is Lozz's quick review: [url="http://basschat.co.u...-450-amp-head/."]http://basschat.co.u...-450-amp-head/.[/url] There is plenty of info on this forum and on the web about this amplifier. £549 seems to be the going discount price for these: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-amp-heads/pid16869/cid685/tc-electronic-classic-450-bass-head.asp"]http://www.andertons...0-bass-head.asp[/url] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-electronic-classic-450-head/31510"]http://www.gak.co.uk...-450-head/31510[/url] My [b]price of £320[/b] is the [b]lowest you are likely to see[/b] on here: on eBay they fetch considerably more - if you can find one. Isn't it time you went lightweight and sold that heavy amp? Local pickup from Dorchester (with a cup of coffee and demo) preferred, but shipping and insurance shouldn't cost any more than £12. You know what they look like, but I'll post a photo shortly. Sorry, no trades - there's nothing I need. -
One of the [b]most popular lightweight heads[/b] around, this is the scaled-down version of the Rebelhead 450 - but with that amp's most important features, including a [b]superb 3-band compressor[/b] that would cost at least £100 if it were packed in a separate box. This one is [b]in immaculate condition[/b], with just two very small marks on the paintwork that you cannot normally see unless you examine the amp from very close quarters indeed. Otherwise, it's as near to a new one you are likely to find. Here is Lozz's quick review: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/117500-tc-electronics-classic-450-amp-head/."]http://basschat.co.u...-450-amp-head/.[/url] There is plenty of info on this forum and on the web about this amplifier. £549 seems to be the going discount price for these: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-amp-heads/pid16869/cid685/tc-electronic-classic-450-bass-head.asp"]http://www.andertons...0-bass-head.asp[/url] [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/tc-electronic-classic-450-head/31510"]http://www.gak.co.uk...-450-head/31510[/url] My [b]price of £320[/b] is the [b]lowest you are likely to see[/b] on here: on eBay they fetch considerably more - if you can find one. Isn't it time you went lightweight and sold that heavy amp? Local pickup from Dorchester (with a cup of coffee and demo) preferred, but shipping and insurance shouldn't cost any more than £12. You know what they look like, but I'll post a photo shortly. [Yes, I know this is in the wrong section, but I can't delete it]
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I needed a laugh:-)
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SOLD: Laney 80W bass/keyboard amp: 3 inputs, cheap!
stevie replied to pluckedout's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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It's a straightforward question that deserves a straightforward answer, which is: +6dB @ 50Hz; –12dB @ 400Hz; +6dB @ 5kHz. From the Trace Elliot catalogue here: [url="http://www.traceelliot.com/catalog/catalog.pdf."]http://www.traceelli...og/catalog.pdf.[/url] Obviously not a trade secret then.
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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1331030659' post='1566437'] Lie down in a dark room, the feeling will pass. [/quote] This is the best advice on this thread IMO.
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You shouldn't have to rewire your tens at all. The mistake some people make is just disconnecting the tweeter. You need to disconnect the tweeter *and* any crossover components, because if there is a parallel component in the crossover (across the tweeter), disconnecting the tweeter itself will result in a virtual short circuit. You need to make sure the tweeter volume control is out of circuit, for example, because that contains a parallel component. Follow the wiring to the tweeter back as close to the input as possible and disconnect there. You will be able to reconnect at any time.
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It can be done. The trick is to make quite sure the tweeter is completely out of circuit and that there is nothing left connected *across* the output to the tweeter after you have disconnected it - like a resistor or an inductor., for example.
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>Love Leather Just leave your sexual urges out of this and stick to the topic!
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[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1330467386' post='1558087'] nothing on the telly? [/quote] There can't be. Otherwise, why would anyone be reading this thread:-).
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[quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1330466340' post='1558058'] But which plectrum is best for metal? [/quote] Pre-CBS plectrums are definitely the ones to go for - if you can afford them. I believe they have extra sustain. You could buy a dozen for sixpence in the old days. But now you have to sell your granny.
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Went to the local music shop today and pulled the trigger of a BRAND NEW badass plectrum. It's blue, and pointy, and made of plastic. I'm so excited - I just had to post this message so that all 10,000 of you will know how EXCITED I am. I haven't taken this baby out of the paper bag yet, but when I do, I'll be sure to post a review. They say the blue ones are best for blues, but that could be urban legend. Anyway, I'm already convinced that it is going to give me an AWESOME tone! Did I tell you how excited I am? Oh yes, I did. And yes, it's a blue one. Next thing I'm going to do is buy me a bass.
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I checked the manufacturer's demo, which is interesting. Without the pad, the guitar has noticeable, and not very pleasant, distortion. With the pad, the distortion has cleaned up and the guitar sounds cleaner. Hey ho. The pad reduces distortion as well? And why did the guitarist fiddle with his volume knob while they were adding the pad? And another thing: the OP says the pad made a large difference when playing on a concrete floor. I have no doubt he believes it did, but perhaps someone could explain to me how the airborne vibrations from the bottom of a cabinet could cause several tons of hard, poured concrete to audibly resonate.
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So these things work on concrete floors when the speaker cab is on castors. What principle is involved here? Has anyone carried out any before/after measurements?
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[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1329683653' post='1545952'] I just couldn't get on with the TC Electronic head I had because, although it was light as a feather, it didn't have that 'weight' you're talking about. It's difficult to put my finger on the quality you describe but I felt it was if a whole band of low mid frequencies was missing on the TC. However I twiddled with it the amp just couldn't produce the sound that I wanted. Now I've bought an ABM it has the 'authority' that the TC lacked (I think the technical term is 'bollocks'). Maybe this lack of 'authority' is a feature of digital amps? Or maybe it's a figment of my imagination? I was hoping the MiBass would be different. [/quote] I'd normally equate 'weight' with the bottom octave of the bass, i.e. 40 - 80Hz. The TC is known to roll off in this area. Although it sounds fine with a cab that has some bass extension, if the cab itself is rolling off in the same area, you are likely experience a lack of 'heft'. I'd guess that the ABM is flat to 40Hz and is therefore simply producing more of the bottom octave. It looks like the MiBass might have the same 'contoured' bottom end as the TC. By the same token, if you use an amp that's flat to 40Hz with a speaker that extends down low (especially 15s, which tend to lack highs), you can easily end up with a sound that is 'wooly', Now where have we heard that before?:-)
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[quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1327252809' post='1508377'] <snip> I found the EQ section very frustrating. The build quality also felt very cheap to me, all sharp edges and iffy printing for some of the labels, the Ampeg and Orange gear feels a LOT better made, for what that's worth! [/quote] That's what the review says, although it's overwhelmingly positive.
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Our keyboard player has decided to invest in a decent keyboard amp (hooray!). We are a backline and vocal PA band at the moment playing pub-sized gigs. I've no idea what his budget is, although he's not short of a bob or two. He would like a reasonable bang for his buck and will not spend silly money (although his keyboard was two grand). He has been told that Roland combos are good but perhaps overpriced. Then there is the option of a small mixer, power amp and PA speaker. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Just bought a pair of cables from Andy. They arrived quickly and were exactly as described. Nice one.
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It could be one of several things, of course, but you should check out the L-pad used to control the volume of the tweeter. As you've had the tweeter turned down, the L-pad has been on its maximum setting all the time. Just adjust the control a little with the amp on. If it crackles, you've found the culprit.
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Just sold a set of tuners to Tom. What an great chap to deal with!
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I can't see any reason why this should be a problem, apart from the fact that the kit will sound a bit dull.
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That's how most people play it and how Dire Straits played it live. I much prefer the original bass line as recorded, which has half as many notes. It's good though, and you seem to have the bass sound spot on.
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I have a set of these beaurifully engineered tuners fitted to my Yahaha and have been holding on to a second set to fit to a backup bass. I simply wouldn't consider a bass without them, as not only do they stay in tune all night - they also get rid of neck dive on most basses that suffer from it. As I have now come to the conclusion that I don't want another bass, someone might as well benefit from these. So - if you'd like to lose nearly half a kilogram from your headstock and get rid of that awful neck dive, the solution is right here. These are brand new. They have been sitting in my drawer for six months and have never been installed. They sell for £28 each from the usual suspects but you can buy this identical set for £55 plus postage. The 1/2" ones fit the normal Fender headstock hole.
