Triumph_Rock Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Well here it is, photo's of my Westfield EB3 Bass guitar, and my Warwick BC80 amp. Now just to start to learn to play the bass! The adventure begins đ  16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Live the SG shape. You come over from the dark side (gu***r) or is bass your first musical adventure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Hi Stew, I learned Trombone in school long ago, no previous guitar experience. This will be my first adventure into bass guitar playing. Unfortunately keen to get learning, I plugged my amp in and switched it on, and there was a loud pop from the amp ( when it pops the speaker moves very quickly ), it admits a loud humming sound at first, which has now gone, but when connected to the bass, no sound comes from the bass guitar at all. So its looks like the amp is broken. Already sent an email asking for a replacement. I wish I could get a Warwick BC80 locally but I can't... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Oh no! That's rotten luck. Hopefully they will be able to sort out a replacement quickly for you. Loads of advice for people of all abities and experience here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 Yeah so I see there is loads of experience here. I've been researching learning resources tonight, think I will use jamplay.com, it looks like a very well structured website, and loads of famous teachers to boot, and loads of useful features. Hopefully it will be second time lucky with the amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Unfortunately I contacted Thomann yesterday night by email, about a replacement, they have not got back to me today. Which is surprising. I think I will have to phone them. See what they say. If no luck that route, I will contact Warwick directly as I registered for there 4 year warranty on there website lastnight. Rotten luck I'm having. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Could ... Just be the fuse gone? Also check if there is a 110v / 230v selector switch on the back and if it's set to 230v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thomann included a UK specific plug with the amp, and also it came with the EU plug. I have used both plugs and have the same results with the amp. There is no selector switch for changing power setting, and it has the correct power rating for the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Indeed, Should have auto voltage selection in this day and age ( my Chinese made American pjb kit does ). Still, check the fuse. I had a trace combo that often blew it's fuse on startup for no obvious reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Nice place to start! Shame the amp had a false start but I'll give you one bit of advice that I am still guilty of. Don't practice unplugged. I reckon that's the reason my technique is too aggressive and inconsistent as I pickup and noodle unplugged too often and I need to pull harder to get the sound out of the instrument. Enjoy learning and ask all the questions you need to đ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 9 hours ago, NickA said: Indeed, Should have auto voltage selection in this day and age ( my Chinese made American pjb kit does ). Still, check the fuse. I had a trace combo that often blew it's fuse on startup for no obvious reason. If an amp keeps blowing fuses then there is something else wrong with it else where, if the Trace were mine and I bought it new, I'd be sending it back. And ask for a refund or replacement... By swapping the power leads should of eliminated the fuse, atleast the fuse in the plugs, thats what most people think of when you say check the fuse on electrical household equipment. If there is a fuse else where built into the amp, I certainly am not taking the amp apart as that would void the warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Might sound a daft suggestion, but is your guitar lead ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Triumph_Rock said: If an amp keeps blowing fuses then there is something else wrong In the case of my old trace ( now sold on) it had a huge transformer; I think the fuse went if you hit the mains switch at an unfortunate part of the supply voltage waveform ( transformer inrush ). Worked fine for 20 years otherwise ... gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Here's something I know someone once did... Please don't take offence. But try twiddling the knobs on the bass, if it has volume knobs for each pickup you may have both turned right down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 The amp has just been packaged for return. Thomann were really good, they asked for some video's of what the amp was doing or wasn't. Saw the video's and have agreed to the return. They have also paid for the return postage.  4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 On 29/07/2020 at 19:42, Triumph_Rock said: The amp has just been packaged for return. Thomann were really good, they asked for some video's of what the amp was doing or wasn't. Saw the video's and have agreed to the return. They have also paid for the return postage.  On the very rare occasions I've had a problem with a Thomann purchase they've been excellent. Hope you get it all sorted soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Well the new amp is on the way, should be with me mid week the latest. Hopefully this one will work. So then I can get practicing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Well the new amp turned up today, which is impressive! Already tested it and all is ok. Happy person Edited August 10, 2020 by Triumph_Rock 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Yay ! That's great. Do you neighbours know yet ? Â Â Edited August 10, 2020 by ahpook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickA Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 On 25/07/2020 at 08:41, Triumph_Rock said:  If there is a fuse else where built into the amp, I certainly am not taking the amp apart as that would void the warranty. FWIW ... Most Trace amps have a separate fuse in the back of the amp (ie additional to the fuse in the plug) it can be changed without dismantling anything - that's the one that goes occasionally. Just there, between the ON switch and the power socket.  Nice to hear the new Amp is problem free though!! Happy playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 10/08/2020 at 20:55, ahpook said: Yay ! That's great. Do you neighbours know yet ? Â Â Oh yeah they new, glass vibrating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Just now, Triumph_Rock said: Oh yeah they new, glass vibrating. Good work ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph_Rock Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 Well today, I have subscribed to Jam Play. Started lessons with David Ellefson. Basic is about the parts of a guitar, tuning the guitar, how to set the position of the guitar up sitting down or standing up, so that wrists are straight as possible. Then in the lesson after that he gave a basic introduction to the fret board. The lesson I am on now, he's given two exercises to learn and improve left hand coordination and dexterity. As well as plucking the instrument properly with the first two fingers and timing it properly with the left hand. Although I prefer pick. Good camera angles and can turn the tempo down. Supported by notation and tablature, and even has an interactive feature for the two exercises. So you can play along and learn to play in time. Looks great to me. đ€ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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