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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1326352' date='Aug 4 2011, 12:36 AM']They are definitely appreciated for their messiness rather than their faithful tracking.[/quote] +1. I had one a while ago but couldn't get on with the volume drop when the blend control was 50/50. Good sounding pedal though.

[quote name='fraff' post='1325838' date='Aug 3 2011, 04:34 PM']1063?! That IS an early Fender Never mind pre-CBS, that's pre-Battle of Hastings. Where's my chequebook?[/quote] Beat me to it.

I had one made for e by a sound engineer after my second ever gig in 1993. It started out life as 20' of Van Damme cable with Neutriks at either end. I've had to resolder bits when it's been abused (people tripping up over it etc) and it's currently 19'4". I reckon it'll outlast me at this rate. Every other cable I've bought after that has failed within a couple of years. They just don't make 'em like they used to; maybe it's because people make them using centimetres these days. I dunno?

My guess is that he's wincing at all that reverb - I know I did. Either that or he's thinking about tidying that sty of a bedroom.

[quote name='bartelby' post='1325009' date='Aug 2 2011, 10:52 PM']Very disappointed really. I'll get a replacement PF-500 but if that suffers the same problem I won't get another...[/quote] Very sad that such a major player in the amp market has stooped to cheap manufacturing for the sake of a few dollars. I love the Ampeg sound too, but won't buy new stuff for fear of this happening.

[quote name='Evil Undead' post='1325018' date='Aug 2 2011, 10:59 PM']Ok! We've got enough to order three 12 packs Can we make it four? [/quote] That's some baaaaaaddd pick GAS you've got there. Seek help.

[quote name='Skol303' post='1325010' date='Aug 2 2011, 10:52 PM']I agree. It's like: "What shall we do today, Cowboy Dude?" "I dunno... maybe mosey on over to the park; stack up some bass cabs; belt out some crazy distorted riffs. Same as we always do". "Yeah, same as we always do. I'm so on it". "Let's do this ****. I'll get my hat". At least that's how it plays out in my head... [/quote] Fo sho'. Dat's how he roll. (and similar hackneyed cliches in young peoples' street vernacular)

I always leave feedback whenever I sell or buy anything. I've had a couple of transactions of late when the other party hasn't been arsed though. "good manners don't cost naffink"

[quote name='rOB' post='1323335' date='Aug 1 2011, 05:59 PM']If I'm sharing I'll set my amp for the space and make a note of the settings for quick resetting if someone else wants to change them.[/quote] If I'm sharing my amp then I let the other layer have the entire second channel on the proviso that they don't muck about with mine. So far this has worked really well. Really fussy bout the 'no drinks' rule also - I find it incredible that some players will risk their life just to have a pint close by. Madness.

[quote name='johnny_frog' post='1323815' date='Aug 2 2011, 07:34 AM']Rehersal night last week [/quote] Youse guys could have made an effort there - the young lady has obviously gone to some lengths to 'scrub up' a bit - the rest of you look homeless in comparison. That's the worst thing about being in a band with a girl type.

[quote name='OzMike' post='1323799' date='Aug 2 2011, 04:49 AM']The case should also be given the relic treatment. [/quote] But then it would be worthless...

I'll go in for 2 blue ones please (not too bothered about the colour though, if you can't get blue then I'l take whatever).

Of the two I'd go for the MXR. That can sound a little scooped, but using the clean channel this 'color', as they call it, can be bypassed, leaving just 'Bass, Mid and Treble' EQ controls. The distortion channel uses the scooped 'color' as part of the sound, and can't be removed. The distortion isn't too spectacular, but useful for a little bit of grit to help cut through a busy mix. They're both built like tanks, so that's not really a concern.

What do you mean [i]all[/i] the decent gear? Don't you know that there are only 12 decent amps, cabs or basses in the UK? Everyone takes turns at playing with them (having bought them off Basschat) and can only have them for 8 months. After that you have to relist them on BC. Only joking. Give the choice between taking an expensive £1k+ bass out to the 'dog and duck' to dep for a mate's Status Quo tribute night or taking a P copy I know which one I'd pack. I'm a bit loathe to take an expensive amp out too, as nobody really appreciates you after the 3rd or 4th song in (mostly), and other band members tend to share this lacklustre approach to the tone of the bass. Na, cheap combo for me, that way if/when some knuckle-dragging yokel spills ale / vomit / urine in or down it then its no great shakes. If my old Ampeg gets damaged then it's a different story altogether.

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='1321422' date='Jul 30 2011, 04:16 PM']Showing off to a customer is a no-no.[/quote] Amen to that. In February of this year I saw a music shop worker 'demoing' an entry level bass to a complete newbie. She was in with her parents and they were obviously a bit intimidated (by the biggest guitar wall in Europe) and all this guy wanted to do was show off how fast he could [s]masturbate[/s] play. Didn't even show her what the controls did or what to do with the amp. I did that after he'd gone for a cigarette and a lie down. Tool.

Isn't this a case of "monkey see, monkey do"? After all, what do the folks who work in the music shop do as soon as they take down a bass? (apologies in advance to Pete Academy, I doubt that this applies to you).

I forgot to do this a while ago, so here goes. I bought two bass books from Mike and they were exactly as described and arrived really quickly. Great comms and a lovely guy to deal with. I think he's still got some books left, so buy with confidence before I go back for more.

I had the LH1000 for a while and thought that it was indeed a lot of amp for the money. The DI is clean, the tube is a huge plus (and easy to change if you're that way inclined) - I thought mine sounded a bit [i]too[/i] modern/toppy, so I stuck a Tungsol 12AX7 in there and it warmed it up a treat. Dead simple fix for £15. The built in limiter is really useful too - really transparent but effective, and the bright switch certainly doesn't lie - that bad boy will strip paint. On the downside the amps have a scooped sound by default. With everything set to 12 o' clock there is a modern, 'smiley' sound to the amp, and having done some research into this I found out that the mid control controls the 'cut' of the mids - it's impossible to boost them on an LH series. Of course if you're running a sansamp/MXR 80 in the chain then that's not an issue, and to be honest that's the only negative thing about these amps. The fans run quietly and they'll take anything you can throw at them. Ultimately I missed my Ampeg too much, so moved mine on, but they're a real workhorse and certainly aren't lacking in punch. Hope this helps.

I'm something of a gentleman in this respect - in that I [i]can[/i] slap, but seldom do. I agree with the posts regarding playing it slow; how else do you know if there are any dead-spots if you don't let the notes sustain? Also a huge +1 for plying a bass acoustically without an amp when you first pick it up. You need to know that the instrument plays properly before being seduced by what it sounds like.

4 slice toasters that are split into 2 2-slice toasters. I want 4 slices damnit, and I don't want to muck about pushing down 2 levers and setting 2 dials to [i]exactly[/i] identical settings. Mumblemumblemumble.... come the revolution etc...

Pull up a seat and grab a large brandy, welcome to the club.

Makes me want to do a big poo - just so I've got something to cover my eyes with. It's very "care in the community" isn't it?

[quote name='Legion' post='1315529' date='Jul 25 2011, 11:02 AM']To date I've tried these flats; Sadowskys, Chromes, TI's, Roto's, Pyramid, Lakland JO, Picato, Status Hot wires, D'addario Nylons, Roto Trubass. The sadowsky strings are very good, and contrary to what I've read, mine mellowed considerably and have found a permanent place on my fretless. I actually bought another pack of sadowsky flats (which are now out of stock again) whilst over there with the intention of putting them on my decade...but I might try some Chromes on it first as they have that really dry unique sound that might work well with a decade. I was about to sell off a few of the sets I've been trying out..send me a PM if you fancy experimenting.[/quote] Hi, I've just read your post about flats. So far I've tried Rotos and Ernie Balls, and they're [i]OK[/i] but nothing special. Do you have any chromes I could buy from you and try? My preferred gauge is .45, but I'm not really that fussy. I'm playing through Ampeg gear, and might need a little more 'zing' to cut through the wooliness a bit. I'm quite happy to take advice on this matter - if you don't think that chromes would do it then by all means suggest something that you reckon would fit the bill. Cheers, Paul.

[quote name='LiamPodmore' post='1314374' date='Jul 24 2011, 12:27 AM'] This isnt actually my rig (Not fully anyway) but my Warwick ProFet 5.1 through an Ampeg 810 that i used tonight. Best sound i've EVER had playing live, makes me want an 810, but i can't afford nor have the space or need for one, so i may have to wait. Liam[/quote] Where was the gig, HW Audio? looks like a music shop in there. Here's my current head: [attachment=85673:25052011076.jpg] Going into a Hartke Hydrive 410. Nice and loud with enough detail where it counts.