Cotswoldbassguitars Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes, certainly agree Indonesian combo was lighter. Bearing in mind the amount of technology at the event on Sunday, do we spill the beans regarding our very scientific 'scales' used to confirm this fact?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Should we analyse all the basses to see which ones are the best match for each combo next time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Well, I think we already knows whos effect board is better for metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanuki Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hey there, It was me with the retro bass and the old Sovtek fuzz, The bass was indeed a Reverend Rumblefish, great basses with the best necks ever. They look bizarre but can be a real fender jazz killer.. I had some flats on that one but need to get some round-wounds back on there as the bass really shines with them. Next time i will hopefully be able to bring more and get my pedalboard sorted out so people can try it properly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 [quote name='tanuki' timestamp='1445375776' post='2891106'] Hey there, It was me with the retro bass and the old Sovtek fuzz, The bass was indeed a Reverend Rumblefish, great basses with the best necks ever. They look bizarre but can be a real fender jazz killer.. I had some flats on that one but need to get some round-wounds back on there as the bass really shines with them. Next time i will hopefully be able to bring more and get my pedalboard sorted out so people can try it properly!! [/quote] that rev was a nice bass! andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 How did I miss the Rev? A very sixties looking bass and they also did a 5 string. Whats not to love! I want a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Before leaving this thread the highlights for me in no particular order were Lakland Decade The Reverant The little Ashbury (I want one) 65 P bass Yamaha 1500 Shuker Custom Status King Bass Andy's pedal board Meeting friends and fellow enthusiasts I also like hearing others play my gear. It is amazing how different bass kit can sound in someone els's hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I'd love to hear any comments about the homebrew 1x12's if any of you tried them. Are we in the right ballpark given that these would cost you less than £150 and will go very loud compared with most commercial 1x12's. Any feedback will be used to improve future designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanuki Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 [quote name='MoJoKe' timestamp='1445468443' post='2891783'] How did I miss the Rev? A very sixties looking bass and they also did a 5 string. Whats not to love! I want a go! [/quote] Next time, it will still be around Was nice meeting new bass people, i tend to find that we tend to meet less because we never join bands together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 B[sub]ump[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1445682104' post='2893338'] B[sub]ump[/sub] [/quote] Was that a "rogue" or genuine bump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1445501764' post='2891885'] I'd love to hear any comments about the homebrew 1x12's if any of you tried them. Are we in the right ballpark given that these would cost you less than £150 and will go very loud compared with most commercial 1x12's. Any feedback will be used to improve future designs. [/quote] In answer to the question, I thought for the money these are astonishing value ( assuming self build?). Soundwise I'd have to A/B with my cab but aesthetically they look too 'barefaced' for me, I know that's me being very shallow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1445683231' post='2893352'] Was that a "rogue" or genuine bump? [/quote] genuine bump... I just the the BC cabs needed more comments on them since a lot of effort had gone into them and feedback would probably be important to the guys who built them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Well to me they both sounded good. B sounded better, but I wouldn't actually have an issue gigging either of them (assuming the rattle of A was fixed) except I current use a combo, so couldn't use one. However sounded great to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1445501764' post='2891885'] I'd love to hear any comments about the homebrew 1x12's if any of you tried them. Are we in the right ballpark given that these would cost you less than £150 and will go very loud compared with most commercial 1x12's. Any feedback will be used to improve future designs. [/quote] Sorry I didn't give them more attention, there was lots going on. I thought they looked really well built and sounded good from what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1445687313' post='2893406'] genuine bump... I just the the BC cabs needed more comments on them since a lot of effort had gone into them and feedback would probably be important to the guys who built them. [/quote] Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks for the comments, and thanks to Woodinblack for posting the sound clips. Keep them coming. Sorry about the Barefaced look, (I hope Alex doesn't see this) the 12mm cab was the test bed prototype aand hasn't been finished at all other than a coat of blackboard paint so it could be used at gigs. The other was given one coat of Tuffcab and went out to the bash with the paint still wet! Thanks to GrahamT for transporting it for me. I'll fit a proper grille when it comes home. The point about a homebrew is that you make the choice of finish and handles etc. They can look very professional or as amateur as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1445703705' post='2893602'] The point about a homebrew is that you make the choice of finish and handles etc. They can look very professional or as amateur as you like. [/quote] Not in my case, I like professional, but my abilities would say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 A great sounding cab that looks cheap with no brand name on it could be ideal for those dodgier venues. I preferred cab B - the one on the right. I think it was the one without the bracing? It had clearer high-mids if I remember rightly. If I needed an extra cab for my MarkBass CMD 121P combo I'd definitely consider that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 [quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1445712138' post='2893700'] A great sounding cab that looks cheap with no brand name on it could be ideal for those dodgier venues. I preferred cab B - the one on the right. I think it was the one without the bracing? It had clearer high-mids if I remember rightly. If I needed an extra cab for my MarkBass CMD 121P combo I'd definitely consider that one. [/quote] Was your favourite the one with the slot port or the four round ports? I think they got muddled at some stage in the bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 The one without the buzz sounded better to me, more mid punch. Had the 4 round ports iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 A was the one on the left with the buzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 You've got me worried about the buzz, I'm hoping it is no more than the leads inside being loose. I didn't notice a buzz on the recordings or at home so I'm assuming that the cabs were moved at some stage and whatever buzzed stopped buzzing. I really had to rush the cabs out of the door to get them to the bash so Its quite possible the cables may have touched against the cone at some stage It's interesting, Stevie and I both preferred Cab A for it's cleaner sound whereas it looks like a couple of people preferred the other cab for its extra mids, which we think is down to cabinet resonances. The bracing shifts resonances upwards in frequency so it isn't too surprising to find this. Stevie is running a few more tests but it looks like we are just about finished with this design. I'll start writing it up so anyone who wants can build a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Buzz was definitely mechanical not electrical. A vibration at certain frequencies, prob something loose, just needs a spanner on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 [quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1445716871' post='2893735'] Was your favourite the one with the slot port or the four round ports? I think they got muddled at some stage in the bash. [/quote] Honestly can't remember which one had which ports sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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