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I've got another thread about testing microphones. I bought a cheap Behringer reference microphone and it seems to work pretty well using it with REW to get a reference trace from my cheap Thomann powered speaker (EQ set flat, 4 10 second frequency sweeps at 0.5m in a large room with plenty of soft furnishings and curtains closed). I asked a query there which has gone unanswered that I wonder of the likes of @stevie or @Phil Starr can answer. REW also produces phase plots, and the one for the speaker is below. It shows several phase reversals, mostly well beyond hearing range. One just above 100hz probably relates to the reflex port and is to be expected. Another is just below 2kHz and is accompanied by a dip in the SPL trace. My question is: Does this make it likely my tweeter is wired back to front, and could reversing the wiring help eliminate the dip? Any other observations welcome (yes I know this is not a very flat trace at all, although it sounds fine and works well as a monitor).

I guess because this is a bass forum that the discussion is about bass and electric bass in particular, however for me when I think Hofner I think high quality acoustic instruments, particularly cello’s, violin, viola etc.

I used to be a purist until playing a festival stage at night and having every member of the band laugh as I started a song a semitone up.

It's common practice in my house, and beyond that is none of my business! 😂

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iogrk4uDJko

I think the purists will say no, but I have them on mine as I’m a Newby to the big bass and I generally double between the DB and the fretless bass.

Worst was a project to use a Laptop and virtual Bass effects along with a MIDI controller for live stuff...it never worked out, I spent ages faffing about with doing technical MIDI control software stuff and making presets for Laptop virtual Bass effects instead of actually playing music, it didn't work live as I still needed pedals for tuner and foot switch MIDI controller and also needed the Laptop and audio interface, it was overcomplicated and wasn't musically inspiring (in fact it took away time I could've been playing instruments). Also I can't sell the software second hand to recoup any of that cost. Best is a Viscount Legend One 73, it sounds great and has reinvigorated my passion for playing keys (and ignited a new interest in Funky Hammond type Organ stuff). Something that opens doors to whole new musical interests must be a good thing.

I think it may be Montezuma Brown, as I’ve seen another (from 1981) that looks very similar.

Especially if the turd polishing will start with a decapitation.

For you TE hunters, there's a 2x10 and a 1x15 on FB now in Northampton, £90 each. And the 1x15 has got wheels (but possibly not the original driver), and both have had the XLRs replaced by Speakons. UK Music Gear Exchange group.

Show is SOLD OUT and I now cannot go due to my fathers worsening health. It’s the final date of the European Tour and I’m hugely disappointed not to be there. Seems a shame to waste the ticket.

@Phil Starr How many days did you spend doing this please? I'm using a rubber hammer (tent posts) and it's very, very slow. Actually it's even slower than that, I think that tectonic plate movement is quicker, I actually noticed species evolving around me as I was doing this. I'm trying to keep the hammer face flat, it is on a wooden surface as I don't have a metal surface close to hand (or even to hand at all). Do I need a different "soft faced hammer". There seems to be loads of Amazon, but not sure what I'm actually looking for. Do I need a different work surface? I've also tried compressed the grille between two pieces of wood and that didn't make a lot of difference. The general concaveness has mostly gone, but it doesn't look very flat to me at all. As it's now raining, I'm focussing on wrapping Xmas pressies. All advice welcomed Thanks Rob

On Repeat - Robin Schulz & David Guetta

Thanks Bill So vertically stacked is better in addition to speakers being nearer to ears but any other reasons ?

15mm spacing jig?

When you tried at home did you turn the wifi on your phone off? Exactly the kind of thing that I would do would be to plug in a (useless and non working) cable, connect to the internet over wifi and tell myself that the cable works.

Hi all, I'm buying my old Junior Jet back after a 6-year loan to a fellow local bass player. What strings are you all using on yours? As I recall they are difficult to find and you often end up with a mix of actual string and silk around the tuning pegs which isn't ideal. I understand that short scales Chromes (ECB81S) fit really well, but I can't stand Chromes! I would probably prefer flats over rounds but I will gladly put well-fitting rounds on over badly-fitting flats. Average tension preferred, leaning towards higher if I have to pick a side. Thanks in advance.

Well I thought I was done for the year as I have spent far too much this year. Then BD had a rather nice Jap Ray and even though I have had a couple before and wasn`t wowed by them this natural/maple combo was just too tempting. I really need to give the 3 band more time and get a sound that suits. Well that`s my excuse anyway! Hopefully it will arrive before Xmas.

Do It Again - Steely Dan

Trying to source a truss rod key for my Mustang Does anyone know what size they are or where i could get one Are they the same as the USA one

It sits around the truss rod adjustment to prevent the tool damaging the surrounding woodwork? Caveat I don’t know where that is on that bass, it just looks ideal for the job on my basses. Merry Christmas.

Last nights gig with BLOCKBUSTARZ Glam covers band in Cambusnethan Miners Club. Was sold out with 200+ tickets sold. Not an empty seat in the hall. It was crammed full. Mostly women in the audience and a mixed age group too. Looked like a few Xmas party groups in. Dancing from the first song all thru the full show. One pair of dancers dressed for the occasion were literally dancing every song of a 2.5hr show. They were on their feet more than us. 🤩 The atmosphere was literally electric and it makes you feel better and put more into the show. The singer was on top form with his audience participation. Not bad considering he drove there straight from work. We had so many people chapping our dressing room door to have a chat and thank us for a fantastic night. Was quite over-whelming but still nice to hear. Sound was incredible from our Sound Engineer And PA guy who is now our new permanent 6th band member. People that saw us there 2 yrs ago said the sound was much more full this time around and you could hear the difference between backline and full PA use. Feed back was sensational with many requests for contact details with the venue wanting to book for next Xmas too. Another woman that asked if we would play the club she manages as she was so impressed by the band and the show. This was a club i played back in early 80's. Similar sized Club too. She's adamant she'll have us booked for 2026 and was so complimentary. And she made a point of telling me she was teetotal and sober so that sounds promising. Will see what else comes out of it all. Tonight at The Dreadnought so hopefully will see the same reaction from the audience tonight. We're already booked in for next Xmas so no worries there. Think this is 4yrs in a row so far we've played the Sat before Xmas. My usual gear Sandberg MarloweDK - Shure GLXD wireless - Bassist Comp - Handbox WB-100 - BF 212 cab. Dave