EBS_freak

I don't get it. Sorry

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418742155' post='2632863'] And it [i]is[/i] one very achievable way of becoming a pro bass player too, if that's what you're looking for. [/quote] Very much so.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1418743994' post='2632888'] The only sensible way of sorting this out seems to be to have a 'straightner' between 'Get Funked' and 'The White Keys' to see which is the "best"...Winner takes London. [/quote] I certainly wouldn't limit it to those two line ups. There are some scarily good bands on the function scene... Especially when you get into London.

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1418382980' post='2629697'] I'm looking to enter the IEM game cheaply at the moment to see how it goes. This peaked my interest http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_iem_75_bundle.htm But would I be better upping the funds and going for something like this? http://www.thomann.de/gb/ld_systems_mei_1000_g2.htm I can see the merits for the higher class systems but I need to prove the concept first! [/quote] If you want to prove the concept, do it wired first. A lot of people are put off due to crappy rf systems and poor buds. A decent set of in ears are key for bass and a lot of the low end systems don't do a good job in giving you a good low end and smooth top end. Couple crap buds with crap radio and you'll hate it. I guarantee. Ps don't bother with the shure psm200 - they are being discontinued so don't be tempted by knock down prices. They are pretty sh*te. If you aren't wireless on your bass, contact obbm about his cable which carries a bass signal and IEM mix. If you are tethered by a bass cable, it's no big deal having that same cable route carry an IEM feed to your belt. Try a practice with a wired setup and over the ear headphones (I appreciate not everybody wants to do the Paul Gilbert look) - the bass on over ears are generally better than in ear buds but will give you the experience of higher end custom moulds) to see if you want to make the leap and invest. Remember, the key to a truly great monitor mix is a great (pref digital) desk, a great radio system (or wired - nothing beats wired in terms of quality) and probably most importantly, great isolating (pref custom moulded) in ear monitors with at least a quad set up with dual lows). Any compromise in any of these areas will be very noticeable. If you haven't already, read through all of this thread. I believe it's the best source of info on the net about the subject.

Isn't the weak G string an internet myth that was set up by some MM hater/baiter. Haven't we had the same thing about - MarkBass, their heads are the business but their cabs are crap. (I actually think I know how that one started and it wasn't based on how they sounded...) What we do know however, is Ashdown do catch fire (and sound wooly, muffled etc...)

Tongue in cheek..... Can you get a hit man for £63 quid?

"Kemper"

I tried the Kemper units and wasn't sold that it could do a convincing low end on its profiling. It's fantastic with guitars but I would be interested in your results with the device for bass.

What's your budget? Must say to get good amounts of bass, it's gonna be pricey for inears.

I don't know where all this Rickenbacker hatred is from. Plug then into a barefaced and they sound great.

If its a great player, have the tone pot on the bass looked at. Cant be that much wrong with it! Finding a great playing bass is key - although I do appreciate that it's a bit cack that things just don't work out as they should!

Problem with all this loud sound stuff is that when you are asking exhibitors to pay such a lot of money to exhibit, they need to do their best in order to make their money back. Reducing the period in which sound can be made reduces the chances of somebody actually making a purchase - especially when everybody is at it full hog in that period. In short, there is no solution. There is no way that I would buy a bass based on what I'd heard through headphones.... likewise, I wouldn't buy an amp without hearing what it can do. Call me pessimistic, but maybe shows just aren't a great idea for retail and making noise. :-/

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1417124682' post='2617367'] Multiple amps fired up [/quote] Ha I see what you did there...

I would say that the cabs have a more signature sound than the heads personally. I would never say they have huge bottom end due to their inbuilt HPF. Means you can get loud with audible frequencies with regard to the power sapping sub bass. If you want that, put your rig through a PA with some high-powered 18" subs. I like them because they are fairly flat response across the board - some people say too sterile... but I like having that blank canvas to work from. The cabs I would say are again, not tuned for mega bass extension but for usable audible frequencies with a hyped top end. Some people don't like the hyped top end - but you can always tame the top end. With a lot of cabs, you can't add the top end. With the character switch in, it gives you the typical scooped sound. An EBS cab with an EBS cab in that mode, probably gives you the sound that people associate with EBS - the instant RnB, Marcus Miller sound. Having said that, the EBS is far from a one trick pony - in fact, their marketing moved away from the RnB and funk side, to the rock and metal side. They are good all round amps... but like everything, try them and let your ears decide!

[quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1416521985' post='2611235'] "NAD was an abbreviation for New Acoustic Dimension." How it that obvious? I had to look it up (thanks wikipedia) and I've owned a NAD amplifier for over 30 years! [/quote] Err.... New Amp Day (Although I've had a bit of NAD hifi over the years too...)

Digital. Do it for the inbuilt 31band eq and effects and the multiple aux sends... My choices for 16 channel? QU16 for sure. Or if you have an iPad, try the Mackie DL1608.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1415832635' post='2604395'] Toot toot, I'll just leave this here... [/quote] Nice harp.

The Reed James pickups always sound killer. He's one of the best people to have on your friends list on fb too.

PR40. All day.