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[quote name='slobluesine' post='748687' date='Feb 17 2010, 05:15 PM']seems its NOT a good idea to run an amp at 2ohms, so why do they make them to run at 2ohms?[/quote] Where did you see that the EA Doubler runs at 2-ohms? All I can find in the spec is 550-watts @ 4-ohms and 310-watts @ 8-ohms.

[quote name='slobluesine' post='748628' date='Feb 17 2010, 04:32 PM']... seems ohms law is a load of ole bollox then[/quote] What makes you think that?

[quote name='slobluesine' post='748441' date='Feb 17 2010, 01:53 PM']what are the benefits for my amp running at 2ohms instead of 8?[/quote] What amp have you got John? if it's a valve amp then there is not a problem if the output transformer has a 2-ohm tap Solid-state amps are a different matter. Even though manufacturers say they will run at 2-ohm it does put a huge heat load on the output stage. I think the general concensus is that there are no benefits running at 2-ohms, only potential problems.

It's all down to Ohm's Law.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='746114' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:04 PM']Thought that [/quote] Considering that the jack plug is, in theory, only rated for low power, why would you want to use one for a 500-watt amp?

[quote name='Delberthot' post='746095' date='Feb 15 2010, 04:55 PM']Do these only have speakon connections or are they the combined ones where you can also plug in 1/4" jack cables as well?[/quote] Mine is Speakon only.

[quote name='thebassman' post='745028' date='Feb 14 2010, 05:45 PM']I think these guys are kidding you. The amp will run perfect with an 8ohm cab. The only effect will be the amp will output half the stated power. If you double the ohms you half the output power. You only need watch out for matching cabs with lower ohm rating than the amp can output. Cheers thebassman[/quote] Sorry but that only applies to solid-state amps, it doesn't apply to valve amps. In a valve amp the anode load of the output valves is determined directly by the impedance of the speaker load. This is why they have different output transformer taps in order to ensure that the valves always see the correct load. If you have an impedance missmatch the valves will have an incorrect load, either draw too much or too less current and not work at their designed section of the load curve.

[quote name='josh3184' post='743531' date='Feb 12 2010, 09:48 PM']Sterling necks are to Stringrays what Jazzes are to Precisions essentially [/quote] Don't think that applies to the 5-string versions. I was advised that the Stingray 5 and Sterling 5 necks are the same, it's just the bodies, pick-ups, etc. that are different.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='741857' date='Feb 11 2010, 11:31 AM']Thanks for the responses so far. I don't think my MM 'Ray 5 has a circuit in it! It's a 1990, and has no phantom coil, and an Alnico-poled pick-up. I guess it's too old...[/quote] According to the circuit I have for a pre-92 there should be a 3.3K resistor across contacts of the selector swich to compensate for the lack of the phantom coil.

[quote name='Silent Fly' post='741363' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:38 PM']I think the Music Man StingRay 5 and the Sterling use a circuit that compensate the volume variations between single-coil, parallel and series.[/quote] They do:

[quote name='benthos' post='741207' date='Feb 10 2010, 05:12 PM']Hi, Interesting, and thanks for the reply. So I take it you don't miss the sound of the original neck, or is it the case that the sonic difference was too small to be a factor compared to the benefits of stability etc.?[/quote] To be quite honest I can no longer remember what it was like originally however it is still sounds like an SR5. This bass has had many changes. The pick-up is now a Nordstrand and this spec is the one that works for me. Best thing to do is try one and see if it works for you.

[quote name='benthos' post='741035' date='Feb 10 2010, 02:22 PM']Hi All, Are there any opinions/experiences out there putting a graphite neck on a Stingray? Does this enhance the sound and stability of the instrument or is this largely a cosmetic upgrade? Ideally I'd like to hear the difference between the original and graphite neck, so if anyone knows where I might find some audio clips that would be perfect.[/quote] I've had mine for over 5 years now. Done many, many gigs with it and it is my favourite gigging bass. Superb neck, crystal clear tone and very punchy, right throough the band. Rarely needs tuning. Mine has side LEDs which almost doubled the cost. I have never regretted doing the mod and will never sell it. Sorry I don't have any recordings.

The international standard is shown at [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19-inch_rack"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19-inch_rack[/url]. Those SWR mounting holes certainly do not comply and look like a hangover from the old US standard. What is the actual spacing between them and from the top and bottom of the bracket? I suggest you find a case with sliding, completely adjustable fixings.

Having had a look at Boschma it would seem that their rack strip does not comply with the international standards as it doesn't have the intermediate holes. Then again from what you say the amp wants to use the intermediate holes which is a US thing and goes against accepted custom and practice. As already stated you either make new holes in the rack strip, make new holes in the amp ears or get a new case. Historically there were 2 standards, EIAJ (Japan/USA) and DIN/BSS for Europe. Now there is one but not everyone complies. I had an Ashdown LG1000 a year ago and the holes in the rack brackets were non-compliant. I told them but they ignord me as usual.

I understand the problem. Whats the amp?

[quote name='chris_b' post='739302' date='Feb 8 2010, 07:33 PM']Mark Knopfler toured and recorded as Dire Straits with only 2 of the originals and no one bothered to complain, Tower of Power toured for years without Francis Rocco Prestia, Pink Floyd have been as just good for more than 25 years without Roger Waters, Genesis survived the loss of Peter Gabriel, Queen are out there successfully gigging without Freddie, the Blockheads don't have Ian Dury and Little Feat don't have Lowell George so why should The Who need anyone other than their singer and songwriter? All these guys are out there making good live music. Thank God for that! What an irritating thread this is turning into!!!![/quote] Agree with your last comment Chris. I enjoyed it. There are quite a few members here who are contemporarys of Roger and Pete and, in some cases, older. According to most of you who posted criticism it seems that anyone in their later years of life should pack up gigging. In your dreams sunshine. Long may they continue, I know I shall. As for bands without all their original members how about The Rolling Stones, Bad Company, The Yardbird, and Doctor Feelgood have none of the originals.

Welcome. Got a Fender. Got a Squire. Usually play an MM. Variety is the spice of life. You'll enjoy it here, cheers Dave (64)

1946 was a poor year for basses.

[quote name='ped' post='736565' date='Feb 5 2010, 07:14 PM']Well, there's not THAT many... and I guess people like them as a rough guide or a starting point from which to learn a particular song...[/quote] In that case Google is your friend.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='733805' date='Feb 3 2010, 10:01 AM']Dave, ive just got another Duck Dunn and am thinking of putting a Jazz pup in at the neck. It came with a Lakland pup but ive put a Fralin in it as this is the way it should be IMHO. Can i ask what pup you have at the neck?[/quote] I bought a Lindy Fralin split coil set of P and J from Angela Instruments however the bridge J split coil is available on its own. [url="http://angela.com/lindyfralinsplitcoilbridgepositionpickupforfenderjazzbass.aspx"]http://angela.com/lindyfralinsplitcoilbrid...erjazzbass.aspx[/url] They have similar outputs and as they are both split coil there is no hum or interference. To complement them I built a pair of stack knob 250K/250K pots so each pick-up has its own volume/tone control and they both fit into the two existing holes in the scratch plate. The capacitor values are the same as the original '61 stack Knob jazz.

[quote name='observer' post='733740' date='Feb 3 2010, 08:49 AM']Look a bit strange to me. What's this? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270524795739&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] It's a 312P guitar speaker cabinet. It has three 12" Celestian Vintage 30 drivers on inwardly mounted baffles to create extremely efficient sound dispersion. 16-ohm, 240-watts.

Welcome to Basschat. NJ has a great musical heritage. Home of Bruce, Southside, etc. Lucky you.

When I started into music there was only the Precision and it was the photo of Jet Harris's P on the cover of The Shadows first album that made a deep impression. The P shape is the archetypal bass shape. When I eventually could afford one though I found that the neck was too wide for my small hands so I changed to a Jazz. Just love that growl. The solution has been a Precision body, Jazz neck with PJ pick-ups. Deep growl and ticks all the boxes. Oh but it's not a Fender, its a Lakland.