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[quote name='escholl' post='411091' date='Feb 16 2009, 02:01 PM']what if you were to make a cheap signal attenuator, put it in line after your effects, and turn it off for solo's (hence boosting the volume by however much it was attenuated?) could do the whole thing from a place like maplin for under a tenner, if you know how to solder.[/quote] I was just on the Electro-Harmonix site and they now make something similar (Signal Pad). I think I shall look into building one.

I've just compared my Jazz to an Ibanez RG guitar I have and the body size on the Jazz is only about a 1/2 inch bigger around the edge. Maybe he likes Steinbergers?

[quote name='johnnylager' post='410970' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:38 PM']Don't you have 2 channels with that amp? Use one as a solo channel?[/quote] Unfortunately I use the two channels blended as my main tone! [quote name='lemmywinks' post='410977' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:45 PM']I'd imagine the Behringers will do the trick, just don't stomp on them too hard or you might be getting a lot less volume than you'd hoped for![/quote] That was my main concern as they look to be made of cheap plastic. [quote name='alexclaber' post='410982' date='Feb 16 2009, 12:47 PM']How good are you at turning knobs with your foot?[/quote] My other thought was to get a volume pedal and put a "stop" on the quiet side to keep a uniform volume for normal play and then open it up for the solo's.

At the moment I run a Jazz Bass through a modded Crybaby and Bass Big Muff into a Marshall MB4210 and I am really happy with my tone. My problem is I have two solo's in the set where the guitars are still going full tilt and I need to boost my volume in these sections without changing the tone significantly. Unfortunately, due to the credit crunch and lack of a current job, I need a very cheap solution. I was looking at the Begringer Volume Boost Pedal or Bass EQ as a possible solution. Any thoughts?

[quote name='chrisAngryman' post='410531' date='Feb 15 2009, 10:16 PM']Marshall service dept is second to none[/quote] I can confirm that. I had an AVT275 that blew when our drummer kicked it over by accident. I took it to the Marshall factory in Bletchley who carried out the repair in 3 days at no charge under the warranty. I does help that I live 20 minutes away, but they were very helpful and keen to keep customers happy with their products. Give them a ring on 01908 375411.

Had mine a while, rehearsing/gigging at least once a week and I have had no problems at all, apart from getting through doors! Tone is great and I have not had any cut-outs myself. One word of warning, do not use the built in compressor, it is very clicky. Personally, I don't use a compressor, but if you do, front end a pedal before the amp.

When I bought my Jazz bass, I had gone in with the intention of buying an Ibanez SR500, but discovered I didn't feel comfortable playing it. I then tried every other bass in the shop in my price range and the Jazz just felt right. The pickups were poor and I've also changed the bridge, but it is comfortable to play and is very versatile. It also sounds like a bass as opposed to a baritone guitar like many modern basses. I think Leo Fender just made good designs, which is why so many other manufacturers models are based on them. I own two Ibanez RG guitars, which are basically Strats with 24 fret necks, Floyd Rose trems and humbuckers. Fender are like The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Both artists wrote great songs, they just didn't always record the best versions!

Second hand Sattelite P Bass copy was the first. I decided on bass as although I had a guitar already, there were loads of guitarists at school but no bassists so I would always get a gig! I also told girls that it wasn't the size of your feet but the size of your guitar that was the clue to package size! Went for the P Bass because I wanted to be Steve Harris.

IN: Fender MIM Jazz (plus Gotoh Bridge and SD Basslines Hot pickups) Squier Cool Vibes 60's Precision Bass Ibanez SR300 Bass Marshall MB4210 Bass Combo Washburn DC10SCE Ovaganol Acoustic Guitar EH Big Muff Line 6 Toneport Cubase Essential 4 OUT: Ibanez SR300 Ibanez GSR200 Zoom 505II GMFX UNCHANGED: Ibanez RG470 Ibanez RG370 Line 6 Spider II 210 Zoom B2 Dunlop Wah Pretty happy with my equipment now, decent bass and guitar setups and the ability to record reasonable demos, so (fingers crossed) my GAS is cured.....probably.

I have a 4210 and have been very pleased by it. It is a very versatile combo tonally and great value for money. I will probably get the 1x15 cab, not because I need it as it is plenty loud enough (the drummer asks for it to be turned down sometimes), but to intimidate the guitarists!

I have the Classic Vibes 60's Precision and couldn't be happier. I just could not justify the extra expense of buying a MIM Fender. If these had been around 18 months ago, I probably would have bought the Jazz as well!

The staff always seem so miserable in Coda! They are helpful though, and the pricing is nice and cheap. I got a really good deal on my Jazz Bass and Marshall from there.

Never had any lessons as such, but through books, other musicians and learning covers, I learnt a lot of the basics. More recently, using the Lick Library Bass Legends series of DVDs has increased both my knowledge of theory and "chops" so I am more confident in my own style of playing.

Welcome from someone just round the corner in Dunstable!

Most of what I do has already been mentioned, apart from the first step. Use the edge of a credit type card to scrape the board first to remove most of the debris (especially near the frets), then use the naptha to clean and lemon or bore oil to freshen the wood after.

2 basses, 2 guitars and an acoustic at the moment. I have managed to control my GAS for a few months, but the money was burning a hole in my pocket so I have started to accumulate pedals now!

Music related: Practice properly and in a structured way, not just go over the existing setlist and noodle. Record some of our own material, even if just for posterity. Stop thinking "what can I add to my rig next" and use what I already own properly. Life related: Spend more time with my children. Give up smoking and lose weight (get some exercise!).

I started on bass first about twenty years ago, but about 7 years ago took up guitar to assist with the songwriting. Currently play bass in one band, and guitar and bass (half the set each) in the other. I'm competent at rhythm guitar (nothing special) and can solo a bit, but I always feel harried and under pressure playing guitar, whereas I feel relaxed and playing bass even though some of the bass lines are probably far more challenging than the "power chord" rhythms I tend to play on guitar. More importantly, I have FUN playing bass which I don't get playing guitar.

I also used them before and they have been very good. As mentioned by someone else, they are currently a little more expensive than they used to be, so it may be worth shopping around.

I've modded my old Dunlop standard guitar wah to use as a bass wah and it sounds great. There are some good websites out there showing how to make it true bypass as well as modding the frequencys. It worked out a damn site cheaper than buying a new bass specific one!

Sweet Leaf by Black Sabbath. Really easy until that bloody middle section!

I had an Ibanez SR300 for all of two weeks before I chopped it in! I thought it sounded great, was very versatile and had a nice sleek neck but I could not get on with those "rounded" pickups that are supposed to aid fingerstyle playing but I found I had nowhere to anchor my thumb without raising the pickups significantly (too far). I believe the same pickups are used on the five string version as well. If you use a pick or slap exclusively, shouldn't be a problem, but if you use your fingers, try before you buy, I wish I had! P.S. Happy ending, swapped it in for a Squier 60's Cool Vibes P Bass and bits n' bobs!

I use one of these and I love it! It has a great rock tone, and using the blend function effectively gives you a 3 channel amp. It is more than loud enough for rehearsal and pub gigs, but if you are concerned, you can always get the MBC115 extension cab (1x15" speaker plus a treble horn) which boosts it from 300 to 450w. I'm getting the cab, not for volume, but for £150 it's a steal and looks great with your amp on top!

I've had my MB4210 for a few months now, and it is perfect for my needs. It gives me a real '70's rock tone with plenty of grind, whilst also capable of delivery a really clear funk tone on the second channel. I find I quite often use the blend feature as well to give me a third tone without the need for other pedals. It is more than loud enough without the extension cab (the only amp I've ever owned that the drummer has asked me to turn down!), but I may get the 1x15 just to make it look like a stack. I had tried the Ashdown, Fender, Peavey and Laney amps in the same price range, and simply put, the Marshall has the best bang to buck out there. As others have said, the Ampegs, Trace and Mark Bass amps are brilliant, but as they cost more than twice as much are well out of my range. It does make me laugh in forums (not just this one!) when someone asks about an item and people don't take into account the price range, for example "I'm looking at a Squier Jazz Bass, what should I get?" and the responses come "get a MIA Fender, they're much better". If something costs more than 3 times as much, I would certainly hope so!