Lozz196

First off, if only one cab is wanted, I`d go for the 4x10, as think that it will give a better spread of the sound.

I recently bought an Eden Nemesis 410, from The Bass Merchant. They do these in both 4 & 8 ohm, and the specs on the cab are quite good. 52 lbs in weight, 104 db sensitivity, adjustable tweeter, comes with castors. Link below:

[url="http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.php?product_id=451&category_id=2"]http://www.bassmerchant.com/item_detail.ph...p;category_id=2[/url]

Not tried it in a band situation yet, but at "indoors" volume, it sounds very much like my Ampegs that I had to get rid of, due to them being too heavy. The tweeter in particular I like - it adds top-end, but never becomes hissy, like so many do. It just tightens the sound up, making a much more hi-fi sound. Or, without it, the cab has a great warm old-school sound.

Though as mentioned, as OTB has switching options, I`d go for a decent cab at 8 ohms. That way, at a later point, you could get another of the same cab, or 1x15, and select the 4 ohm switch, and have a huge stack. I don`t think however, with OTB, you`d ever need this, unless playing some really huge stages - as in the O2!

I`ve had Mex Standard, Mex Classic Range, Japanese, and US. For me, the US is the best of the bunch, it just works with me best. And that is the thing - it`s which works with you the best that makes it the right choice. Likewise, I`m not fussed about country of origin, my hands and ears made my choice re the two that I`ve kept.

However, I wouldn`t buy new - 2nd hand, on here, you`ll pick up a US for £700ish, for the 2008 (or onwards model), less than that for prior to 2008, between £550 & £650. For info as to why, the 2008 has the new high-mass bridge, and some other features as on Fenders website - they really get a great rep on here, with Fender lovers that is.

In answer to the sound issue - they will all sound like a Precision, that great low-mid chunkiness that works with rock so well. You may however find that even with basses of the same country of origin, that there are differences in the sound . Out of my two US Standards, my 97 is noticeably deeper and more resonant, and both are the same model, and both have had a professional set-up, so density of woods must come into it. Again, let the ears decide. One thing though, you just can`t beat a Precision, imv.

I used to have a Hartke HA4000 with 210XL & 115XL cabs. Incredibly versatile, and powerful. Used it in a heavy rock band, and though it may not seem the right rig for heavy rock, with the aluminium cones etc, it was great, solid presence, but as said above, every note was clear and precise.

I`ve bought a fair few basses, and guitars, unseen/tried, either on here, or new over the net, and never had a problem with any of them. Of course I`ve heard horror stories, and seen a few, with what my mates ahve ended up with, but so far, all of mine have been fine. And even tho I`m GAS-free at present, hopefully it will remain so, and I can still trust on-line purchases.

Nice one Dood. Up until getting OBBM cables for my bass gear, I`d used only Planet Waves cables for the last 10 years, for both bass and guitar, and never had any problems with them.

Probably depends on power wanted/needed etc, but I use a Marshall MB15 and have never been able to put it on more than 2, for fear of being anti-social to my neighbours. Has two channels - modern & classic, the classic having a gain control to make it more tubey. Also has a compressor on it. Great little amp, and some nice sounds, especially from the classic channel.

I also liked the Fender Rumble equivalent, when looking at practice amps, and Ampeg curently have a 25 watt practice amp, with 8 inch speaker, for about £100 which I`m trying very hard to resist at the moment. Theres also a 35 watt 10 inch version of the same amp, which is £190ish.

[quote name='tommorichards' post='1199511' date='Apr 14 2011, 03:21 PM']Pretty much any jazz should fit.

I fyou like the mark hoppus, try some seymour duncans in there.[/quote]
+1. Mark Hoppus uses Seymour Duncan Precision Quarter Pounders. Not heard the Jazz equivalent, but would presume they wouldn`t be made to sound radically different. May be worth checking Seymour Duncans website - they have a tone checking page, where you can hear clips of the pickups.

I`ve never used anything by Markbass, but whenever I`ve been to see a band play, and thought the bassist had a great sound, invariably it`s a tiny little Markbass combo/rig.

Difficult situation this, and think my way of proceeding, if I end up in the same situation would be:

1. Contact the vendor to see if an amicable solution can be achieved
2. If not, contact one of the Mods, for advice on how to proceed, if the above had failed - they may have better advice
3. Pursue that advice
4. If still not dealt with, leave feedback which reflected what had happened

As Beedster said, feedback is necessary for both potential buyers and sellers, and can determine whether or not you wish to proceed with a transaction.

He could always try the Marshall 1936 cab - it`s a 2x12, but size-wise, is nearly as big as the 4x12, but nowhere near as heavy, and you can get Marshall castors for it as well.

I had the one that came with Celestion G12T-75 speakers, and replaced them with a Celestion Vintage 30 and a Celestion Heritage. Major improvement.

Our old guitar player also had one of these, did the same changes, and to my ears sounded better than his Peavey 412, as the sound was more focused.

I have the Boss CE-5, and it`s not a bad pedal at all. Much prefer it on bass to guitar.

Its got the facility to adjust the sweep where the effect takes place, so it can be only hitting the highs/lows, or all.

I`ve been very happy with my TC Electronic Classic 450. Very versatile, can do clean/compressed hi-fi, to downright tubey gain. I previously had an Orange Terror, with Sansamp BDDI, and the TC can do all the Terror and Sansamp could, but on its own. I don`t know how the TC would compare to an Ashdown, but I`d certainly recommend a look at TC products.

I just think that can`t be right. Nowhere near what it should be going for.

In cases where an instrument like this is a bargain, it`s usually either seriously under-priced as the seller has come into possession of it and has no idea of it`s true worth, thinking it`s old, so won`t fetch much, in such cases it therefore being genuine, or someone is pulling a fast one and the item is similar to a pair of Kevin Klein jeans.

Sorry to hear about that - it sounded so good when you placed the original post too.

[quote name='spongebob' post='1197103' date='Apr 12 2011, 05:58 PM']I always use the method I was told years ago - all bass settings to the top, and do the tweaking with the amp.

Mind you, I've always played passive.[/quote]

Same here. Always figured that as I can be a bit exuberent with my picking hand, trying to re-adjust to the right tone after I`ve hit either the volume or tone control would not be practical, whereas whacking it back up to full - well that I can manage.

I have now gone down the route of having a DI pedal, such as Sansamp/Behringer/MXR in the line, and have worked on my sound so that the amp & pedal sound very nearly the same. That way, if at a large venue, and having to go through FOH PA, I`ll DI from the pedal not the amp - I can then control volume on stage without being a pain to the sound guy.

[quote name='voxpop' post='1197032' date='Apr 12 2011, 05:01 PM']Bass players never pull, they are the tall moody ones at the back........ thats me.[/quote]
+1

Only have to look at my avatar to see the truth in that!

The main thing - in my view - is that the bridge pickup is nearer to the bridge, so when either soloed, or using both pickups, it has a brighter twang to the sound.

I still check out all the For sale sections, but at present, as I`ve been off-loading gear, am GAS Free.

Not in a band at present, so one amp, one cab, one DI box, one tuner, and my two Precisions are all I need. Realistically, even if I do join another band, thats all I`ll need.

Agree, set everything flat on the amp and bass.

There is a mid control on the MB 450, however it`s called "Voice". There are three pre-sets:

1 - Classic voicing of a tube amp, slightly mid-scooped sound.
2 - boosted lower-mids, slightly scooped upper-mids, more aggressive sounding
3 - overall mid boost, for a more cutting sound

And a level control, to select how much of this you want.

I always found setting 1 to be the best, but it`s all personal taste, I like the slightly scooped Ampeggy sound.

Position 2 was the one that always seemed to have the most grunt to it.

I used the 210 when trying out an Orange Terror. Impressions were that it was loud enough, but the depth of sound just wasn`t enough for me, but then, I fret if I`m only using a 410. The sound from the cab was good, and did I mention it was loud enough - sure yr getting the picture here

That be one great bass Clarky. I think the opinions stated earlier are right, swap the pickguard and keep the original safe.

I think thats why it has a bit of a poor reputation - its just an odd amp to use. However, once you know how it all works, it`s a great amp!

The Eden Nemesis that I bought, after getting rid of my Ampegs due to the weight of them, has quite good specs, 600 watt handling, 48hz - 18khz, 104 db sensitivity, compared to the Hartkes 500 watts, 55hz - 17khz, 98 db sensitivity. If the sensitivity is accurate, this would be the thing that would make the main difference.

I`ve not used it in a band situation yet, but at home volume levels, it is very comparable to my Ampegs.

When I was buying my Eden Nemesis 410, the other 410 I was looking at was TC Electronic - to match my amp - but these were described to me as very clear and bright sounding.

There`s a lot of lurve on here at present for TC Electronics, so may be worth checking out their 210s, sounds like they are what you`re looking for.

Seems no-one actually wants the business, doesn`t it?

Now in a quandry, see if someone refuses cos of the magnet thing, or take a chance on no damage above £100?

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