EBS_freak

Sounds hideous! Make sure you post pics!

I'm hoping that Genz doesn't get pushed into the "Fender" name. Fender have never been known for their bass amps... ...and rightly or wrongly, I wouldn't want to buy a "Fender" bass amp. Guitar amps - yes, by the bucketload... bass no.

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1368539049' post='2078173'] Dunno about this - using an iPhone to control the mix is like using a cat to butter toast. [/quote] You tried it?

The digital technology out there is really great. I think it's one of the most exciting periods for music technology at the moment - especially in the digital desk realm. Behringer, Presonus, Roland, Allen and Heath, Midas, Mackie, Yamaha et al are really bringing out some great products at the moment.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1368470872' post='2077508'] BB NE2 is a JJ version. [/quote] and bloomin' ace it is too.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1368397626' post='2076686'] the Jaydee had such an unstable neck that I spent more time adjusting the truss rod than I did actually playing it. [/quote] I did some work on a Jaydee recently - I was quite surprised. I had the impression that they would be ridiculously well made, sound amazing etc... but in reality... it was kind of... normal. Far from sh*te but nothing to write home about either.

Must admit, I haven't found a Spector that I've dug... and I've only played one Warwick which I thought that I could live with... but each to their own. One man's perfect bass is another man's idea of hell. I am guessing aload of people would hate my basses with my super low actions. I really wanted to like Status basses but had a bad experience with them... but each to their own, like everything. Same with Rickies. Kinda dig on the looks of them... but playability wise, possibly one of the most dissapointing playing experiences ever. It's funny really, I've picked up really cheap basses and they have played brilliant and absolute sung... I've picked up the same model elsewhere and I've had a completely experience. Also... I really like the Hofner violin basses. I don't think they play well... they aren't exactly the best made basses... but would would I like to have one? Hell yeah.

Boom!

Same behvaiour everytime. Everytime anybody of any note comes along dickheads spread their wise words.

[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1368215195' post='2074649'] why would people buy a Ferrari over a subaro, they both drive [/quote] Wtf is a subaro?

[quote name='funkypenguin' timestamp='1368214340' post='2074638'] what will a kingbass enable you to achieve that your current basses wont? [/quote] Pose in your bedroom mirror and pretend that you are Mark King obviously. The boy has a man crush :-p

He's still, he's still Andy from the 'nock. Welcome.

Good stuff. This is the start of a good journey!

Dirty!

Exactly. The Sony transmitter is all metal for starters...

Seriously?!?!

In that case, Neumann KMS104... but that's killed by your budget... remarkably great mic for £400. Female singer in my band has one and it's really great for feedback rejection for a condenser (still not as good as the Heil) and it has smoothed of the top end of the voice that was quite harsh with the SM58... Still think you should be looking at the Heil though... Oh yeah, phantom power is generally required for condensers.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1367931945' post='2071135'] I'll never use EBS gear again after my GORM combo crapped out & both EBS & the UK supplier refused to have anything to do with it even though it was still under warranty. [/quote] Pretty crap to hear. :/

If anybody is wondering, corners are Adam Hall 4009

[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1367919555' post='2070898'] Heil PR35 [/quote] There you go. That's the one. It's now my main mic and it's great on literally everything... if it's a little over your budget, the HEIL PR-22UT (no frills packaging, just the mic) will still see you better than your SM58 and most of the competition. ...and the Heil PR35 feels dead Schmexy in your hands...

Crosstalk? Broken cab corners? Broken handle spring? Man, you seem very unlucky. Touch wood, I've had none of those problems - and my gear is out and about all the time. I've only had one issue on my TD650 - which was an earthing problem causing cracking through the speakers. Easy remedy, the board had become loose - a quick tighten of the screws and a dab of silicon over the screw and I was good to go.

[quote name='MoJoKe' timestamp='1367858005' post='2070301'] I really appreciate your feedback. Our guitarist has just bought a new LD MEI1000 from ebay. It arrived yesterday and he says he is happy enough with it to have rack mounted it in the PA rack already. He says the earbuds are a bit tinny, but going by all said here, that was to be expected! [/quote] Could be the system - the PSM200s for example, sound really tinny compared to the PSM900s (that's my experience when running the systems through the same pair of T1 buds anyway) - you can can run an eq in line though and that helps to beef it up. [quote] We discussed the relative merit of the "budget" options, and decided the MEI 1000 was worth a punt over the t.Bone because it has a switchable stereo option - as we only have 2 aux's at the moment this will allow us to have backline/drums in one channel and all vocals in the other, so each band member will be able to blend the band/vocals to suit until we have more money! [/quote] Good call - works well as long as you can all agree on a mix. One of the big IM positives for me is that you can run an unbalanced mix though - I like having loads of bass and loads of my own vocal in the mix. Singing with a mix like that is a breeze as you can tell when you are out instantly and adjust appropriately. [quote] So, we have a rehearsal on Wednesday, I shall check out for myself, and if also happy I will invest in a receiver and a pair of earbuds. Going with the masses of great advice here, these will not be the cheapest; I'm thinking Shure 315's... does anyone have experience of these? [/quote] Cool - let us know how you get on. No experience of the Shures I am afraid though... but if they do sound great, you have the option of getting them inset into a molded slip from ACS to get the ultimate attenuation you may be looking for down the line. [url="http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/images/ACS-Custom-Earphones.pdf"]http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/images/ACS-Custom-Earphones.pdf[/url]