Ben Jamin

A friend of mine has a few expensive acoustic guitars, some of which are modern and some vintage. He explained to me that as the wood ages the sap/resin crystallises, hence why older acoustics grow darker in shade. He said this means more sustain and warmth. And when he played his newly acquired 1954 Martin you could really hear it. The sound resonates for flipping ages, and there's so much more warmth and body to it, compared to his modern models (we're talking acoustics worth about 5-10k each here) That's a short paraphrased version of what he said in less complicated terms anyway - I don't much about it myself. But I could definitely hear a difference between his warm vintage guitars and his bright modern guitars. I don't know how much difference the wood would make on an old Precision, bearing in the mind the different lacquers and pick-ups too. I reckon acoustically you might be able to tell - but put through an amp, into a cabinet, into a microphone, mastered on a DAW, and finally compressed into an mp3 file I doubt you'd be able to tell. Ultimately though I reckon Jake's got it in one [quote name='jakenewmanbass' timestamp='1325630589' post='1485561'] What really matters in this is how the instrument feels to the player and at that point it's over to subjectivity, doesn't matter if it's cheap, medium range or mega expensive. If the player is happy he or she will make it sing. [/quote]

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1325436492' post='1483120'] Nice version, grooooovin It is fantastic to see a video of Christian worship being played and posted on bass chat Has anyone got anymore of their "church" playing videos ? [/quote] Here's Grapevine a few years ago - it's a festival put on by Groundlevel which our Church heads up. Not me playing, but the majority of the band is from our Church Some nice P-bass for you [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vbhb8ONfpo[/media]

[quote name='leroybasslines' timestamp='1325266986' post='1481575'] Hello! Just found the post too. I play at Woodlands Church in Bristol. A big church with lots of different styles - a great place. Lakland 5560. I've posted an embarrassing clip of me rehearsing at church for a service before. [/quote] Never heard Our God Saves done like that before, nice playing Played at Church today - best way to start the new year!

[quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1325189926' post='1480817'] so pics up and a review soon as, please! Which head has your brother got? [/quote] Will do! It's a 1x12 combo he had made, actually. I think it's 25w, but very loud, suits his guitar-ing Can't find any better photos of it though...

Nice one! That looks like a work of art. My brother's got a Matamp and it's the same story inside, here's Hayden doing a service: Can't wait for mine

[quote name='quimbymeat' timestamp='1323618459' post='1465067'] Was it my meat d.i. that you tried out? [/quote] Sorry I completely missed this last time I checked the thread! Yeah I did try out your Meat DI! Appropriately named, sir That's pretty much the fattest grind I've ever come across! The main set-up I tried out though was a connection between a GT200 pre-amp and the power-amp or their new B500 (digital one). The opened up a GT200 and wired it together on-the-spot somehow. Sounded great

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1324560101' post='1475583'] My HD25's arrived earlier and im very pleased with them. They do sound flatter than my PX100 and Grado SR60's but i feel its just right, certainly through my iPhone 4. Plenty of volume as well. I find my other cans boost the low end too much and this makes it harder to work out bassline from MP3's etc. The HD25 seems a lot cleaner. The pair i briefly tried before had the Velour ear pads on them. These felt comfortable but im quite happy with the stock ones. I do feel the isolation is a bit better, as is the low end. I did try the other pads but didnt feel i wanted to lose the low end kick, which i feel is perfect as it is. I work with a large photocopier and its quite strange not hearing it churning away, i have to keep looking at the screen to make sure its not working. ive also been told off twice for not answering the phone in the print room lol. So, skint but happy. [/quote] Wow they came quick! Glad your happy with them Sorry I should've replied to this thread ages ago - just haven't been at a computer for days. Was starting to have withdrawal symptoms Based on all this and trying a pair out at the last gig, I'm off to Amazon to order mine! Thanks folks! Merry Christmas!

[quote name='Cyrene' timestamp='1324290908' post='1472502'] Shure SH940. Big and a bit higher than your price range but secondhand poss. I just got some from US for £150. Isolation is good but nowhere near as good as good IEMs. Sound quality excellent. [/quote] Thanks, they look pretty good! I don't mind them being too big as long as it's not like: I'd get some more IEMs but I've always managed to break/lose them somehow! I get paid for a tour tomorrow, so I might be able to increase my budget a bit

[quote name='JakeBrownBass' timestamp='1324250154' post='1472321'] I'm a big fan of the Beats by Dre Studio headphones but i've never tried to use them live, i'd always feel a bit of a idiot using over ears when on stage. Sorry, not much use [/quote] Yeah I've heard they were quite good, but I wasn't sure if it was just a brand-fashion thing 'cause they're all colourful and stuff I'll give them a proper look, thanks! Yeah I realise it might a look a little silly, but hey drummers get away with it! I'm open to in-ears too, it's just a preference

So I lost my in-ears a couple of weeks ago, figured I'd just turn the cab up a bit and manage without monitors, and came back with loads of ringing in my ears! So I figured I should do it properly, and I was wondering I could get some opinions on headphones for on-stage monitoring/general use? I prefer the feel of cans when playing, not really a big fan of in-ears for some reason, so closed back/semi-closed would be important as it can get pretty darn loud up there So rugged/durable, noise-isolating/ambient noise reduction, good sound, looks cool (I'll be playing on stage with them!)? About £100-£150 to play with... I'm pretty clueless when it comes to headphones Cheers!

Two four strings with the same pick-ups/scale-length/number of frets/everything apart from a detuner? Am I missing something? Although if someone's going to pay upward of 42,500 for it they're not going to gig it much

Going to my brother's gig this evening to hear some Matamp guitar goodness. Can't wait for mine to get built! Here's hoping for some updates soon!

EBS Session 60? I think they retail at just over 200

When I went down to the Matamp factory they also had a prototype for a 500w Class D amp in a 'gig-bag sized' case - think Markbass F1 size. Didn't play through it much but it sounded pretty cool.

[quote name='longtimefred' timestamp='1323285362' post='1461661'] they are saying that the 500w hybrid is going to be just shy of £400. That will really put them in the market for everyone who wants these mini powerful heads. They are pairing them up to run with their 2x12. Cant wait, should hopefully be going up next week some time. [/quote] Ace, let us know how your visit goes! Oh and >£400 for the hybrid!? That's about 200 less than the Genz Benz Streamliner/Aguilar Tone Hammer/Markbass F1/other mini-heads! Plus it's hand-built, with Matamp customer service/warranty. Plus it sounds awesome. Yes I think that puts them in the market

[quote name='longtimefred' timestamp='1323088935' post='1459038'] i have just arranged a visit to the Matamp factory next week Im sold on one of these Class D jobs they are doing. Shall also be getting a 2x12 i think. Whoop for me! lol [/quote] Nice one! Had a go through a prototype for their digital amp and it sounded really good!

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1323041355' post='1458691'] Not doubting the Matamps for one moment, (I'd like one myself) but, the main Orange amps (eg not the much cheaper but still excellent Terror series of amps) are built here in the UK along with the cabinets. The Bass Terrors are phenomenal. They sell like mad for a reason: good quality, great LOUD tone, Orange grit, and exceptional value. Yes, they are not UK made, but if they were they would be £800 I guess. [/quote] Oh I'm not having a go at Orange, they're great! I'm just saying in terms of reliability in components/build quality it's better to have a few expert engineers hand-build it than, in the case of some of the Orange stuff, have it mass-produced in a factory along with other brands/models etc. Not that there's anything wrong with them because they sound ace and nicely put together and stuff, but it's just nice to know where it all came from and feel that bit more confident in that it was really well built etc.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1323024281' post='1458435'] ahem... theres a cheaper one in the sale section... [/quote] Sorry didn't see that! Aww man I've got GAS now

I've seen a few Peavey T-40s go for less? These things are from the late 70s/early 80s and supposedly built like tanks, Pretty good range of sounds too USA made - passive/active mode - humbucker/single coil mode. Edit: in-fact there's a good looking one on eBay for not much more at the moment: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-T40-Electric-bass-guitar-/220903021837?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336ed89d0d"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item336ed89d0d[/url]