Lozz196

[quote name='Marvin' post='918213' date='Aug 7 2010, 06:26 PM']Nice intro, welcome to the forum.
Was silddx wearing gloves when you met him?[/quote]
Welcome to Basschat. Good intro.

[quote name='Cyrene' post='918297' date='Aug 7 2010, 08:00 PM']Hi all. I'm not exactly a 'just-joined' as I've been lurking the classifieds for some time in an effort to find those bargains.
I live near Teesside and am playing a Highway One Jazz at the moment. I love it to bits and it is my first bass so I'm working my way around it, playing bits of Pumpkins, Zep, Cream, a few jazz licks and blues progressions -- endless blue progressions in fact!
My amp is decent enough for home use, a Line 6 LD15 but I feel that when I do start playing with others I'll need a bit more.
That's my next goal: to start jamming in an informal setting; i don't have a load of self confidence so it'll be tough. My next big purchase is likely to be a decent used amp, then after that a Fiesta red Precision
I am currently debating whether to go for a flatwound set up as I feel it'll give me more the sounds that's 'me', if that makes any sense.
So cheers, it seems like a nice bunch here. Do I need a tattoo next?[/quote]
Welcome to Basschat - sortof.

Precision - def essential! Tattoo - not essential, at least I don`t think so. Gotta love `em though!

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='918303' date='Aug 7 2010, 08:12 PM']Welcome to Basschat.

Owning an instrument is always a personal thing so ultimately you'll know when you play the right bass for you. The current Fender range is great & would certainly suit your genre / budget but ultimately you won't know until you plug in. Happy hunting[/quote]
Welcome to Basschat

Agree with BurritoBass - current Fenders are very good indeed. One point I would make though, which may be of help. Last year I was gassing for a Jazz bass - just love the look - and wanted to extend my playing. So researched them, and got one. Great bass, played really good, looked fantastic. But! It just didn`t sound right. I`m so into Precisions, that the Jazz, no matter how good, wasn`t for me. So, as well as playability, don`t forget the sound you want to make/hear. If that isn`t right, the bass will never truly be right for you.

[quote name='lojo' post='917857' date='Aug 7 2010, 11:46 AM']Yeah, never called upon a backup either! but you always see them?


Changing basses, its what I love about the TC rig, a few seconds to plug it in, hit the preset on the floor and your running before the drummers hit 4

Could do it with one, but I love the flats for some songs at the mo.[/quote]
American Precision, with Mexican Precision for backup.

To date, never needed the backup, but not gonna stop taking it along.

[quote name='chris_b' post='917839' date='Aug 7 2010, 11:36 AM']You really have a problem if they re arrange the numbers, but as the songs are played "as recorded" then it's dead easy. You really don't need a rehearsal, just learn by playing along to the records and write a chart for each.[/quote]
I think the way I would approach it, if in the same postion, is take a note of all of the songs that have tempo changes, or stops in them, then e-mail them/speak to them, to request going through these first at the rehearsal. Straightforward start/stop songs you`ll probably be fine with leaving til last.

And, as [b]you`ve [/b]been asked to join [b]their[/b] band, I`d also ask [b]them[/b] which songs they would prefer you to concentrate on. A bit of willingness is always looked upon favourably.

[quote name='Huwberry' post='916547' date='Aug 5 2010, 11:20 PM']Yeah, I'll sleep on it. Sorry for the mini-dilemma/stream of consciousness.

You [i]might[/i] have a PM from me in the morning if someone else doesn't get there first. [/quote]
Whoever buys this won`t regret getting one of these - I`ve got the exact same model, and it is a fantastic instrument.

Really good price too.

[quote name='ianSB' post='916323' date='Aug 5 2010, 07:39 PM']been browsing the internet and came across the orange
im seriously interested in this and i wanted to get a different array of opinions from people to come up with a conclusion
and if it would be a good decision to go from my ampeg svt450 to this bass head
i will be using it with a 610hlf i decide to buy it
thanks IanSB[/quote]
Try doing a search on this forum - when I was browsing the Terror, I found a link on here to a Youtube review by a Basschatter - amazing review, really informative. Will give you a great idea on the performance of the amp.

Was seriously tempted to get one myself, but a 2nd hand Marshall came along that I just couldn`t say no to.

Behringer DC9 Stompbox Compressor
5 months old, still with original packaging and instructions.
Adjustable Output and Sensitivity levels. Has an amazingly clear blue "on" light. You`ll never be in the dark as to wheher this unit is on or off.

A good entry level compressor that punches above its weight in terms of sound quality and function.

2 links, first to a Basschat Posting about compressors:
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=337"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=337[/url]

2nd link to a post from this topic, to a review of the DC9, that rates it highly for its price:
[url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/behrDC9.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/behrDC9.shtml[/url]

OK, its not the flashiest of compressors, but if you`re new to compression, and don`t want to spend a lot of money, only to find out that compression isn`t really for you, this pedal is ideal. The best deal I can find on-line is £28.00 inc postage packing within UK.

As such, £18.00 - this includes postage/packing within the UK.

Payment as a gift, via Paypal, please.

[quote name='mikegatward' post='915654' date='Aug 5 2010, 09:32 AM']PM'd[/quote]
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[quote name='BurritoBass' post='915235' date='Aug 4 2010, 06:29 PM']Respect, innit! [/quote]
Well done, am always envious of those who know theory, mainly cos I don`t.

[quote name='MythSte' post='915256' date='Aug 4 2010, 06:59 PM']What he said. For £300 you can get a really reasonable Trace combo.

Or, if you can stretch the extra £50, this will set you in really good stead - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=93810"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=93810[/url][/quote]
As you currently have a Marshall head, if yr happy with their gear, the MB4210 combo is a very good amp, in my opinion.
2 channels, 280 watts on its own - 450 with an extension speaker, modern channel has a compressor, classic channel has boostable gain by footswitch. Plus, both channels can be blended. I used one in a heavy rock band, and was plenty powerful enough.

And its definately worth checking out Hartke - versatile, powerful, and not usually too heavy.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='915218' date='Aug 4 2010, 06:10 PM']PM'd[/quote]
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Genuine Fender Bass Guitar Gigbags - ITEM NOW SOLD.

In brand new condition, never used. This is the gigbag that comes with Fenders Classic 50s Precision, Classic 70s Jazz etc.

There really isn`t much else I can say about it, other than Amazon are currently selling them at £29.00 plus postage.

As such, £20.00. This will include postage/packaging within Great Britain.

Payment as a gift, by Paypal, please.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='900687' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:32 AM']Mid-week bump[/quote]
Mid-week bump

[quote name='johnnylager' post='914577' date='Aug 4 2010, 08:38 AM']LH-1000 into Barefaced Big Juan. Had a problem that turned out to be a dodgy aftermarket valve. Simple & bastard loud when bridged into the Big Juan, great rig. It's not a Peavey Mark IV into a Sunn 215B, but it's lighter.[/quote]
I had the HA4000, with 1x15 XL & 2x10 XL cabs. probably the most versatile rig I`ve ever had.

But in the end, GAS got the better of me, plus, being in a heavy rock band at the time, just [b]needed[/b] a Marshall (which is more "me").

Would still recommend Hartke to anyone though, lots of performance, for not a lot of cash.

[quote name='teen t-shirt' post='913424' date='Aug 3 2010, 01:15 AM']you could just do what i did and by a 5 string! that way if the Guitard wants to down tune you dont have to because you have the extra low end already, and i can vouch for peavey amps and there tone thats what i use and it lets me sit in the mix and cut through when i need to
good luck with everything though...

p.s GET A 5 STRING!

Edit: for epic fail of punctuation and typo's [/quote]
I had an Aerdoyne Jazz, put Rotosound roundwound heavies (50 - 100) on it, a Badass Bridge, and had a Seymour Duncan Hot Stack Jazz pickup put in it. Was instant Duff McKagan sound (if you like, which I do). These changes certainly beefed it up no end.

[quote name='crez5150' post='913090' date='Aug 2 2010, 07:01 PM']+1 absolutely ideal for recording.....[/quote]
Thanks for all your help guys, much appreciated. Looks like I`ll be sticking with my trusty P-Bass/Marshall live sound set-up, and let any tweaking occur [b]after[/b] the recording.

[quote name='Oggy' post='913143' date='Aug 2 2010, 08:21 PM']Hi Oli,

I'm intrigued , "[b]Roland V-99 which pitch shifts - turning a standard tuned bass to eb by the click of a button. The V-99 also imitates and combines effects including jazz,precision tones etc.[/b]", is it a sort of TC-Helicon VoiceLive for Bass?

The idea of dropping to a B tuning at the push of a button has got my GAS going again .

What did you have masterbuilt? (Who, What (Pic's), Where and how are you finding it?)

Oggy [/quote]
The dreaded GAS - its with me all the time!
So far this year, 1 new 4x12, 1 Amp, 1 50s P-Bass, 1 Les Paul type gtr, 1 Fender pickup, plus numerous leads etc.
Although, have actually sold quite a bit, so prob just abt breaking even - til the next must-have, of course.

[quote name='algmusic' post='912846' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:36 PM']+1

5 strings want a bit of punch, but fours seem to only work to my ears with passive circuits.. I'm mainly a fours man now..[/quote]
From experience, I can say that whenever I`ve heard a bass being played on its own, in a music shop or a studio, I always seem to like the active basses sound the most.

However.......

Whenever I`ve heard a bass sound that I`ve liked, whilst playing with a band, it always seems to be passive basses.
I `spose I`m just fickle.

[quote name='waltsdog' post='912847' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:37 PM']The stingray sounds great for rock, just crank the amp a bit more :ph34r:
Otherwise a precision is always a good place to start.[/quote]
+1 to the Precision.

[quote name='Rimskidog' post='912811' date='Aug 2 2010, 02:11 PM']Er... that's really not the way it works if you actually want to get a decent sound. The trick is to capture the sound you want going in rather than trying to fix it in the mix. Anything other than this approach is pretty much doomed to failure. Let them cut any sludge that obscures the mix afterwards (that's what eq is actually for). It ain't rocket surgery. Quality in = quality out.[/quote]
Cheers for that - kinda what I was afraid of. Was just hoping that, what with recording technology being so much better than what it used to be, there may have been a few tips I could use.

Thanks though, looks like I will just have to stand my ground when I`m moaned at for being too bassy (I`m actually not, I`m just not turbo-trebled either).

[quote name='Marvin' post='912553' date='Aug 2 2010, 10:05 AM']I never knew that.[/quote]
I also received that message.

Did wonder why, as my ad stated I`d sorted what I wanted, so was no longer current.

Replied stating so, nothing back - no wonder, really.

[quote name='andyjingram' post='911951' date='Aug 1 2010, 03:18 PM']I just wondering about the difference between the two!

The Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup is pretty popular, and appears to stick more to the super hot-rodded ol' school approach. The Dimarzio Split-P seems to be something of a hi-fi P-bass pickup- almost a contradiction in terms to most people!

The constructional differences are clear with the pole pieces/blade poles, alnico/ceramic magnets, and with the Dimarzio being, as far as specs can reveal, wound a bit hotter. I know how these all work on paper, but does anyone have any experience of both pickups? Or either, I suppose?

Here are links to both...

[url="http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/basslines/progressive-1/spb3_quarterpou/"]http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/bass...pb3_quarterpou/[/url]

[url="http://www.dimarzio.com/site/#/pickups/"]http://www.dimarzio.com/site/#/pickups/[/url] Can't link directly, but click 'Bass' then 'Split-P'[/quote]
I`ve only had experience with the Quarter Pounders. They were certainly more powerful than stock P Bass pickups, on both lows and highs, but I found them to have a slight "metallic" tinge to the tone - not as in Mettallica by the way. Difficult to explain really, I spose the only way in comparison is that stock P-Bass pickups can be described as slightly "woody". QPs are very highly thought of, just weren`t for me in the end.

Hoping someone can help here. My band are going into the studio to do a live recording, which our guitarist is overseeing.

This is the problem. He`s one of those people that likes the word "definition", and, when we`ve each tried the others gear, and tinkered around on sounds, "definition" in his mind is "gutless" in my mind, akin to very trebly elastic bands. Whilst I don`t want a load of booming sludge on the tracks, I also don`t want to sound like I`m playing a detuned guitar.

At present, I don`t know if I will be miked/di`d etc. What I`m looking for is, once the recording has taken place, in the mixing process, does anyone have any tips on frequencies to boost/or compression settings etc, to get the guts back?

I know we can tinker around with the eqs/levels ourselves, but some guidance as to what would be most effective would be appreciated.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='912425' date='Aug 2 2010, 01:45 AM'][url="http://barefacedbass.com/index.php?page=super-twelve"]Barefaced Super Twelve[/url] is a little less than them, and will take everything that head can throw at it.[/quote]
Congrats on the DBS, I`ve just got hold of one of those too - awesome amps.

I put it through a Marshall VBC 412, which weighs abt 50kg - still not the lightest cab in the world, but it sounds amazing through this. And, being a 4ohm cab, I can add another although having played a regular size pub, and having had the gain on 5, and volume on abt 3, I can`t really see a point where I`d need it. They`re abt £500.

Think if I were looking at 2x12s, I`d try out a Barefaced - really like the look of them, again, abt £500.