Jakester

4 hours ago, borntohang said:

Big Weekend doesn't pay fees.

Ah, I sit corrected. But still, they must have known the type of event they were about to play.

Happy to take the money, weren't they? 

Well, all looks good so far! I was actually doing some raw maple drum hoops that arrived unfinished. I was after a light vintage look as that matches the factory Yamaha look, albeit the Yamaha ones I have are about 20 years old so darkened a bit. 
 

However, the Osmo Polyx oil was exactly what I was after. Two coats in with light sanding between coats and it’s perfect. 
 

Here’s a pic after the first coat:

I’ve found I end up dancing like a loon. Only really realised when I watched the video back! 
 

Drummer is Ronald Bruner Jr - https://drummerworld.com/drummers/Ronald_Bruner_Jr.html

Who happens to be Thundercat's brother and who plays with big Stan Clarke (as we're using contractions!) and Kamasi Washington too. Monster player, from a family of monster players!

On 07/02/2023 at 18:21, jrixn1 said:

I had a Swiff Audio C10

Thanks for bumping this - I actually got one of these, and it's been great. Tuning seems at least as accurate as my old Polytune. 

14 minutes ago, baldwinbass said:

the Peterson StroboStomp Mini is coming soon

I will keep my eyes peeled.

31 minutes ago, greavesbass said:

How do you know where I lean? 😆  

Pretty obvious from your splenetic ranting...

2 hours ago, greavesbass said:

Nope. Day in day out we have "those who know better" telling all of us what we can and cannot read, for eg altering classic literature cause it doesn't "FIT" the WOKE agenda, as well as other stuff. 

Blimey, your not even allowed to be upset anymore in case you "hurt" someones feelings. Jeez..; what a woke nightmare we are all sinking into.

Ah, yes, that “woke nightmare” perpetuated by “elites” of the political party that’s been in power for the last 13 years; the, er… *checks notes* .. Conservative Party? 
 

You must be one of the four GBeebies viewers.

2 hours ago, MacDaddy said:

Does anyone care Gary Glitter has a writing credit on What's the Story Morning Glory?

Well, it's for use of a sample, not an actual positive contribution to the songwriting of the album, so not really. 

13 hours ago, lowregisterhead said:

You might want to give the EBS Reidmar 502 a look - I use one with 2 x EBS 210s, it has power to spare, great clarity and really flexible EQ, and weighs only 3.3kg. It runs down to a 2 ohm load as well, and Andertons do them for just under £450.

 

https://www.andertons.co.uk/ebs/ebs-reidmar-502-bass-amp-head

 

Thanks, did check it out, but I tend to mostly just use one 8ohm cab (i.e. the combo) and I think the 502 only puts out its max power at 2ohms, so it's only 250w at 4ohms and I presume even less at 8ohms. Good price though! 

6 hours ago, skidder652003 said:

not to derail the thread but do you use a preamp pedal with xlr Di out so you have a back up to the PA if your main amp fails?

At least that way you wouldn't have to be so worried if your markbass fails at a gig or rehearsal?

Iu se a Laney Digbeth with my markbass combo.

I do, but it's away being repaired ATM. Most of my gigs are in a orchestra so I'm doubling electric and DB and almost always with no PA support. I mean, we usually have a PA but there's almost always no foldback and nothing but keys and vocals go through it. 

18 hours ago, fretmeister said:

Depends how you define clean / modern I suppose.

 

The RM won't do a proper Marcus Miller sound as well as a Mark Bass, but it will still do clean and clear. Can even turn off the EQ completely if you like.

 

Have you got a clip of a tone you like? Then sometime over the weekend I'll see how close I can get for a bit of fun.

Thanks - I tend to look for the cleanest sound because I can dirty it up or go 'more vintage' with EQ or a mute. I guess the sort of thing I like is the modern, mids-heavy Tom Kennedy type of thing: 

I should say I'm in no way comparing myself to him, nor do I play his style - just like the sound, that's all!

18 minutes ago, BassAdder60 said:

Aguilar AG700 might be worth considering? 
 

Or Ashdown RM500 / RM800 are nice 

Yep, looked in the direction of the AG700 but might be a bit more power than needed. 
 

As per my query in the OP, can the Ashdowns do clean/modern, or do they have the vintage tone baked in?

33 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

There was a similar thread recently that might help.

 

 

 

Thanks - it was your comment on that thread that made me query whether the RM could do modern/clean. 

19 minutes ago, spyder said:

There are lots of MB heads for sale in the for sale section. Mine has always been very reliable and sounds great with many different cabs. 

Looking for alternatives to Mark Bass, not different models.

I currently play through a Mark Bass combo - the CMD121P, albeit the head has been replaced by a LM3. For louder gigs I have the NY121 cab.

The reason for replacement was that the combo head kept flaking out on me - intermittently cutting out, suddenly jumping in volume etc etc. Despite an expensive trip to Real, the issues weren't solved, so rather than chuck more money at it, I bought a 2nd hand LM3 and stuck that in. However, I am still worried that that might suddenly go too. 

I've taken to carrying around a back up head with me which, whilst good practice overall, is a pain for rehearsals. The backup isn't really a suitable long-term replacement - it's a GR Mini, which struggles with louder stuff.

Basically I'm constantly worrying about the MB head, and I'm about ready to stop using MB stuff altogether due to the lack of repairability. 

So, I'm looking for recommendations for replacements.

I like a clean, modern tone - I do occasionally add dirt, but that comes from pedals, so I don't need it in an amp. I like the small MB form factor. There's a few EBS bargains on the forum ATM but they're all full-width rack mount heads. 

A friend has an Ashdown RM500 combo. It's larger than the CMD, but I have no complaints about the cabs, just the head, so I could use the combo headless as a cab. My concern about Ashdown is whenever I've used them in the past, they seem to have a 'baked in' vintage tone - albeit with the RM specifically I've only briefly played through my friend's with his settings. Can the RM do a clean, modern tone?

I've had a GK MB500 in the past, which was more than loud enough, but a bit too aggro. 

The Aguilar heads look good - the AG500 would have been perfect, but they don't do it any more. The TH500 would do a job, but again I don't need the drive. 

Any others? How do Eich heads fare? I liked GB heads when they were around, but I'd have thought repairability would be an issue now the company's gone. Genzler seem good, but quite ££. 

I like the GR Mini when I use it, but the more powerful GR heads seem to have unnecessarily complicated features (such as the light show stuff or biamps) which makes me worry about longevity. 

Any others I should be looking at?

This sort of thing might do the job:

https://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/usb-midi-converter

However, I suspect you are probably in for quite a ride in terms of getting the appropriate channels worked out to trigger the sounds you need, as if it's not a 'top of the line' module, edit functions for midi triggering might be limited. Looking at the Nitro module, editing functions seem quite basic so it may just not have the functionality you're after. 

2 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

They are if you get one built or build one yourself from the free schematic or get one from the saint on talkbass who does a free middleman service. Or there are other similar products.

Like a Thumpinator…🙄

17 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

Thumpinator is very limited in its functionality. You are way better off with a proper adjusting knee filter like FDeck. 

Fdecks aren’t available in the UK. 

4 hours ago, JimmyN2 said:

Thinking of ordering one, so please tell a bit or lot more.

 

cheers

Jim

Here’s my thread - I was using it to reduce feedback on a DB:

However, the Thumpinator has a pretty aggressive and complex filter compared to something like a Broughton HPF - the sfx is 36db/octave, and the Broughton 12db. 
 

For me, it really reduced stage rumble which was causing feedback. For an EUB, it may not have that benefit because there’s little to no acoustic feedback. However, it will still tighten up the sound generally and potentially give you more headroom by reducing very low/muddy frequencies which eat up your amp’s power. 

They'll say they'll send the money, but "UPS" will need an 'insurance fee' to cover the delivery, which they say will be refunded in the money they send to you as reimbursement. 

They'll send a link to you, and either you pay a sum of money over, or they get your details via a malicious link and/or malware, or all three. You're then out the 'insurance fee' and of course nothing ever arrives. 

17 hours ago, NickA said:

The markbass already has a fixed hpf built in.  An external one might be more tweakable, but unlikely to make much difference.  If you're suffering from "boom" move the amp away from any walls and maybe raise it up a bit..and there's always the bass knob of the eq to turn down.

 

I have the same amp. A Thumpinator made a lot of difference.

I’ve used REW - but you’ll need a measurement mic and the calibration files:

https://www.roomeqwizard.com

Yes, if you’re using a 9v battery to power the pedal, and you leave it connected (i.e. input jack plugged in) then it will probably drain 9 out of 10 pedals left like that. 
 

Easiest thing to do is just ‘unhitch’ the jack after playing - just pull the input jack out of the pedal an inch or so (once the amp is off) and you’ll break any connection drawing power in the pedal. 

23 minutes ago, greavesbass said:

How dare you tell 'ME' what to read. Who the hell do you think you are mate. I rest my case. Im done.

LOL @ predicable chin wobbling frother outrage whilst completely missing the point.  

3 hours ago, Jakester said:

and, if you're really that bothered, no doubt the original editions will still be published, or there are millions of unexpurgated second-hand copies available.

In your rush to be offended, you obviously overlooked this. 

37 minutes ago, greavesbass said:

Ok, were talking music here which is appropriate but in this crazy age of cancel anything that you dont like..ie the current literary Jeeves and Wooster debacle for eg, where next to expand the discussion? Destroy and get rid of all Nazi history? Films, books, witness testimony...The Camps?? For goodness sake where does this cancel madness end.

Its very wrong and very dangerous to erase history etc etc, and in that I include music too.

Yes, let's keep believing everything we read, and keep on stoking the culture wars, shall we? 

In relation to J&W, they are brilliant, but very much of their time. When reading it is very jarring to come across terms which are today unacceptable to use in society. 

According to the papers, the (limited) alterations include "numerous racial terms [which] have been either cut or altered both in character dialogue and narration in the voice of Bertie". None of the terms altered were in any way pivotal to the plot, and, if you're really that bothered, no doubt the original editions will still be published, or there are millions of unexpurgated second-hand copies available. I'm sure you were just as outraged when Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry didn't use the terms in the television adaptations? No? Funny that....

To address your second hyperbolic question, there is a profound difference between fiction, and historical fact. Literally no-one (apart from a few cranks and nut-job deniers) are even suggesting that society should "Destroy and get rid of all Nazi history? Films, books, witness testimony...The Camps??" and to suggest that is not only wrong but also pretty offensive. 

But hey, if it keeps the Tories in power, it's worth, it, eh @greavesbass?