Scoop

I've a choice of three amp heads, all of which I'm happy to gig. A Peavey probass 500, an early '80s Trace AH350SMX12, and the one I'm currently using most which is a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 - they're going into an EAD Foundation 2x12 (a handbuilt custom cab with a 4.5" upper mid driver and a 1" horn too). It's a very Hi Fi cab, thought I also have a 6x10 combination of Hartke (4x10) and Trace (2x10) and an SWR Triad (1x15, 1x10 and horn) available to use too. So... If I got myself the MXR Envelope filter and, say a Darkglass B3k and used the built in compression on my Trace head - which has a valve front end that I can push hard - I'm gong to get close, yes? Food for though. Expensive but I can have hours of fun dicking around with them later, I suppose... Thanks.

Although I've played bass for over 40 years in blues and classic rock bands and I have thousands of gigs under my belt (quite literally) I've never really used many pedals. I'm a complete pedal and effects novice. I have a compressor, a Yamaha NE-1 parametric EQ, and a Boss bass chorus and that's pretty much it. I've simple never needed to process my sound for the sort of stuff I do, so it's never been an issue. However, it was recently suggested that my four piece band (guitar, bass, drums, vocalist) might cover the NIN version of Gary Numan's Cars. As the guitar player will be playing the big sustaining synth lead lick, I'm going to need something to really grit out the sound for the main riff while he's poncing about with that. I'd prefer a synthy sound, if at all possible, but what else might work? A big muff? An overdrive? What do I need? Basically, listen to the youtube clip below and tell me what you'd use to get as close to this as possible. Alternatively. Would it make more sense if I played the big sustainy lead riff using a synth bass pedal and the guitarist carried the main riff? If so, what would I need for that? When it comes to sound processing I'm an idiot. All suggestions gratefully received. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qlUFKFHNIU"]https://www.youtube....h?v=6qlUFKFHNIU[/url]

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1489580389' post='3258076'] Google clean boost pedal. [/quote] I'm not much of a pedal head (I own a couple, bought 15 plus years ago, hardly ever used) so I had no idea such things existed. An Electro Harmonix LPB-1, a simple linear power boost, seems ideal. And cheap. Thanks EBS_Freak. Much appreciated.

I have an old Status Electro Mk1 (no magnetic pickups, just a piezo bridge) that I've owned for in excess of 12 years and while I love playing it I've never been in a position to gig it because, even with amps maxed out, it sends too quiet a signal to compete with a classic rock band. It's just very low output. Is there anything out there on the market which will boost the output signal without (and that's important) colouring the tone. I don't want any tonal distortion - I just want *more* of its regular output.

I still have, and sometimes still gig with, a rack mounted AH-350 SMX together with a TE2x10 and a Hartke 4x10. This only happens when I have my trolley dolly wheels with me and an easy load in, however. For everything else I use FAR more lightweight gear. That said, it sounds, as it has always done, utterly sublime.

If anyone is interested, I found this: http://stricksix.com/2016/06/14/genz-benz-streamliner-900-bass-amplifier-led-replacement/

Will do, thanks.

[quote name='Scoop' timestamp='1479132048' post='3174156'] Pffft! But... But... Lots of lights on your amp clearly mean you're a better player. That's what they're for. [/quote] I know for one that when my Mute LED is on the audience love me.

Pffft! But... But... Lots of lights on your amp clearly mean you're a better player. That's what they're for.

Hi folks, I recently picked up a second hand Genz Benz Streamliner 600 and I have to say I'm extremely happy with it but, as I understand is the case with many other SL600s, the LEDs that illuminate the front perspex panel are intermittent at best. I've seen them on just once... GB have been Fendered into non-existence so I understand that there's no support available from factory any longer. LED faults are a common issue with this model, I believe. Has anyone managed to resolve the problem?

I bought Karlfer's Genz Benz Streamliner 600. Great bloke, very happy with the entire deal, and a true gent. Recommended without hesitation.