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24 minutes ago, stevie said:

A 4-ohm speaker load is only useful when your amplification is struggling for power. Your amp has plenty of power on tap - so go with an 8-ohm driver. 

Thanks Stevie

3 minutes ago, JohnDaBass said:

Take a look at Stevie & Phil Starr Basschat easy-build lockdown cab. It's worth a read before committing to a particular route.

Thanks, will do

I'm thinking about building a 1x10" Cab to go with my Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 head, mainly for home use, but maybe the occasional small gig if it's up to it.

I have the DIY skills, but not sure what type of speaker I should use with 900 watts, 4ohm or 8ohm?

All advice will be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Markbass Micromark 801 Combo

NOW SOLD!

Great little amp in excellent condition, home practise use only, I'm selling because it's no longer required.

The Markbass sound in an extremely compact package!

Thanks to its 45 watts power at 8 ohms and 8" speaker, the Markbass Micromark 801 offers enough power for jam sessions and band rehearsals. If needed, the power can be boosted to 60 watts if you connect an additional cabinet with an impedance of at least 8 ohms.

The simple layout of the controls with just two knobs allows fast and effective adjustment of the sound.
The stepless adjustable Variable Preshape Filter (VPF) alters the sound from punchy mids to a significant bass and treble boost that is excellent for rock styles or slapping.

Via the aux in of the Markbass Micromark 801 Combo, you can connect external playback devices to play to backing tracks and play-alongs. Furthermore there is a balanced line output for a direct connection to a mixing board or recording unit. A ground lift switch helps to prevent ground loop.

Features:

• Combo amp for e-bass
• Power: 60 watts at 4 ohms, 45 watts at 8 ohms
• Speaker: 1x 8" Markbass Custom with neodymium magnet
• Digital switching power supply
• Analog poweramp
• Controls: level, VPF (Variable Preshape Filter)
• Aux in, 3,5 mm mini jack
• Balanced line out, XLR with ground lift switch
• Headphone input, 6,35 mm jack
• Input for external speaker (min. 8 ohms), 6,35 mm jack
• Dimensions: 268 x 268 x 262
• Weight: 5,2 kg

Features:

·  Manufacturer: Markbass

·  Power Output (Watt): 60

·  Speakers: 1x8"

·  Tweeter: No

·  Sound Control: Standard EQ

·  FX-Loop: No

·  AUX Input: Yes

·  LINE IN: No

·  LINE OUT: XLR

·  DI out: Post

·  Tuner out: No

·  Headphone Connection: 3.5mm

·  Connection for External Speaker: Yes

·  Tilt-back design: No

·  Weight (kg): 5.2

Sorry, posted in wrong section

Genuine Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone purchased from Andertons.

Now SOLD!

Like many things I own, I bought this on a whim a few years ago and I've probably used it four or five times at most to record my acoustic guitar at home.

I definitely haven't sung into it (I can't sing at all), so it hasn't been contaminated in any way.

It really is in "As New" condition, there is not a mark on it anywhere to be seen.

Info:

The Shure SM57 is a legendary dynamic mic; even that’s probably an understatement. Its easily the most popular, ubiquitous instrument microphone in the whole world. You’ll find it being used to mic up everything from toms and snares, to brass instruments and guitar amplifiers. Some vocalists even prefer it ahead of its cousin, the SM58. 

It’s a popular piece of gear for a reason. It features a supremely clear, bright sound, with a well-shaped frequency response. This makes it well suited to recording in the studio and capturing instruments live. It’s this versatility, level of performance and reliability that has solidified its reputation amongst the music community. 

A cardioid polar pattern effectively isolates your source. It highlights it in excellent detail, while reducing any unwanted background noise. This makes it perfect not just for guitar and drums, but woodwind instruments too. 

Seriously durable; these mics withstand extensive usage. 

A pneumatic shock mount design reduces the amount of handling noise. 

Cardioid polar pattern picks up focused sound from the front. It reduces incoming ambient sound from the back and sides. 

Ideal for capturing instrument amplifiers, percussion and drums. You can even use it for vocals. 

A meticulously shaped frequency response reproduces your source clearly and cleanly. 

Specifications:

Type: Dynamic

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Phantom Power Needed: No

Frequency Response: 40-15,000 HZ

5 hours ago, agedhorse said:

Yes, should be no problem as long as your expectations are reasonable. I'm sure your neighbors will see to that as well...

Although I live in a detached bungalow and the neighbours are about 100 metres away, I wouldn't play too loud because I like to play at a sensible level, unfortunately, several guitarists that I've gigged with over the years haven't thought the same way, my ears are shot and I've just ordered a pair of ACS ear protecters, although I guess it's a bit like shutting the stable door after the horse has well and truly bolted I'm afraid. 🤔

23 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Yes at home volumes no issues. What I would do as a routine though is before use turn the volume and - if it has this - input gain fully off to protect against unfortunate incidents such as the volume knob having been knocked all the way up. Last thing you want happening is switching on and hitting that first note to find amp is on max/cab surrendering.

Yes, great advice Lozz, even when using the head with my Barefaced Super Twin at gigs, I always make sure the volume and input gain are set very low, and then increase them gradually, so if I do pair the head up with a smaller cab for home use, I would be very mindful of this.

Can I use my Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 head with a 200w 8ohm Cab for home use?

Power: 500W/8 ohms; 900W/4 ohms

13 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said:

I wonder if there are a bunch of women somewhere talking about expensive purchases, and one is saying, I just wait until he buys another sodding bass — he's so worried I'll flip that he doesn't notice the new etc etc

Totally agree! bless them, but at least we can usually recoup some or all of our outlay 😉

I live in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, and drove over to Brum a couple of weeks ago and spent more than a few hours in PMT and GuitarGuitar, when I got home later that day, my wife asked what I had bought, when I said "nothing", she didn't believe me, I couldn't help laughing which made her disbelieve me even more, but it was true, I actually came home with NOTHING, and she actually seemed genuinely disappointed that I came home empty handed, but as I said in an earlier post, I usually buy second-hand because if the bass is not for me, then I move it on for around what I paid for it.

That's why our marketplace is great for moving gear around, and trying gear out, because what might not be right for me, might be perfect for someone else, and we all end up happy until the bout of GAS kicks in.

I'm also one of the lucky ones, my missus gets quite upset when I sell a bass, and she doesn't mind me buying a bass, she thinks they look nice hanging on the wall around the house.

She appreciates that most will sell for what I paid for them if I purchased them second hand, and even if I have owned a hundred basses over the years, when it comes to retiring from playing, or worse, then what basses remain can be sold on, so its possible to own, and play, loads of basses in your lifetime for virtually no cost at all.

12 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I went for the PRO17s, the selling point for me was the most natural sound feature, I didn’t want any bias on specific frequencies and think that’s spot on with these. Other plugs I’ve had have reduced the top end to the point where I couldn’t pitch for backing vox but no problem with these.

Great, that's what is attracting me to the PRO17's.

On 06/12/2021 at 19:02, Lozz196 said:

ACS earplugs I think are the answer. My classic rock band is incredibly loud due to matching the drummers volume, yet thanks to my ACS plugs the band volume is like a loud stereo, and I can hear each instrument individually. Before the ACS plugs I had a couple of different makes and they took the edge off, nothing more. Probably the wisest £120 I’ve ever spent on musical gear.

Which ACS earplugs did you go for Lozz? I've been looking on their website and I'm thinking about going for the PRO17's.

1 hour ago, 2DMike said:

Good evening, I'd be interested in buying this bass but would require it to be posted. I am happy to cover the postage costs

 

Many thanks,

Mike

PM sent

On 12/09/2021 at 16:37, Paul_S said:

It's a black one.

I had the Musicman Sterling version of this, it was a limited run of 150

14 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

 

 

I know I already said Sandberg - but they also do an option of a 32.5 medium scale on all their basses. So if you try a regular Sandberg (the next shapes are the same on P and J types) and you like it, you could make the stretches a little easier again by going for the medium scale.

 

The additional cost for the medium scale is the same as the extra for a 35 scale.

 

The medium scale isn't shown on their online configurator but if you add the 35 scale and whatever else you want it will give you a good idea of the money. If you order, just remember to NOT use the code that the configurator generates!

Thanks, I will check them out.

Thanks for all the response so far, and just to be clear, I have tried PJ's and just do not like the J pickup being in the way, and the extra (unused in my case) knob being where the jack would normally be, might sound a bit picky, but just not for me.

I've owned a couple of P's with the standard P neck and tried to adapt to it, but because of my arthritic hands and a recent accident where I severed two tendons in my fretting hand, I find the extra width too painful.

2 hours ago, Skybone said:

And what about those people who love the Jazz bass, but hate the neck. What about offering the P, the J or the PJ with either the P or J style necks?

 

Gibson did it with the Les Paul, by offering the thicker 50's style neck and the slimmer 60's style neck.

 

A Jazz or PJ with the P style neck would be superb.

I did mention that others love everything about a Jazz bass, but they don’t like the narrow neck, they prefer the chunkier Precision neck

2 hours ago, Crawford13 said:

I'm just providing an honest and business orientated answer to the OP's question. The most likely reason he doesn't see what he is looking for is that Fender believe they already do this with their custom shop. 

 

Also to be fair if he is happy to spend nearly 2k on an American Professional II, it's not too big a jump to a non extravagant custom shop.

£1,550 for the American Professional II, and yes, it's a lot of money to some, but I'm 70 and retired, I'm not rolling in money but a nice proper Fender Precision with a Jazz neck would be my final purchase in the bass department.

But it won't be the American Professional II because of the neck.

I've made plenty of bitsas over the years, all typical Precisions but with a Jazz neck, and all have been very playable and have given me a lot of pleasure playing them, but I really would like have own a Fender made standard Precision with a Jazz neck.

I love everything about a Precision bass, but I don’t like the chunky neck, I prefer the thinner Jazz neck, and others love everything about a Jazz bass, but they don’t like the narrow neck, they prefer the chunkier Precision neck, and many like either bass just the way they are, but why do they not offer each bass with a choice of either neck?

I have always played Precisions with a replacement Jazz neck fitted, but I would love to be able to buy a Precision with a Jazz neck fitted straight out of the factory, you only have to read the many posts on here, and on Talkbass, to know how many would love to have the choice.

I know there are a few Precision bass variants out there that have a Jazz neck, but most are usually in a JP configuration which many don’t have any need for the Jazz pickup.

I'm now looking at the Fender American Professional II, but I won't buy it because of the neck, but if I had the choice of buying it with a Jazz neck fitted, then I would pull the trigger now.

Surely a standard Fender Precision fitted with a Jazz neck would fly out, wouldn't it? 🤔

Rather than paying for a strip and professional paint job, why not get one of these?

I've done a few Precisions using Northwest bodies and the finishes are superb, alder body and painted for £175.

https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/jazz-bass-bodies/

I'm always a bit hesitant uploading my playing videos because there are so many great bassists on BC, but here's my take on Tie Your Mother Down.

I'm going straight into my interface and Reaper, no effects added.

The original backing track was downloaded without any bass in the mix.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will research them all