Mr Fudge

[quote name='nottswarwick' post='493993' date='May 21 2009, 10:12 AM']I am thinking about changing all my gear over. Currently we use 2 subs and 2 tops for FOH - (custom built with Rcf and JBL drivers - very good if a little tatty, andhuge), powered by QSC RMX 2450 amps, and 4 thoman monitors powered by some crest or other. But is is all massive and the amp rack is as heavy as me with crossover and effects in it. Desk is an Allen and Heath GL 2400 24 channel. LExicon effects rack unit. However, I am fed up with the size and weight of it, so am toying with changing the desk for a Allen and Heath Mixwizard 16:2, which is just about big enough, effects in it, and smaller. And then running an all active FOH system - and would love some EV SBa760 subs with some 3x360a tops. But this is expensive, so might go for MAckie SRM450 aabd SW1501s, which could be added to later. Trouble is, no one seems to be that keen on Mackie stuff on the web, so it is nice to read the above poster singin its praises. Any other experiences?[/quote] Not sure about other speakers but I would not hesitate to recommend our Dynacord Powermate. One hand lift and awesome bit of kit,

Im no expert but we have some great kit that has took a few years to acquire and a few quid but does the job whether we are in a town hall or down the local. We have a Dynacord powered desk which is excellent. Digital effects, mutes and other fool proof toys. We have 2 large EV tops and for bigger gigs run a couple of powered Wharfdale bins. Through this we put 4 vocals, 3 keys, 2 acoustics and an electronic drum kit. The thing has been worth its weight in Gold and we often get compliments about the clarity of our sound. Lots of headroom (with the bottoms I imagine about 2K) and not being overly loud because of an electric kit and not having to compete with an acoustic one has probably payed dividends. To be honest though a good vocal PA and clear vocals is probably the most important thing starting out.

I have MB SA450 and 2 x AE112's. The sound gets better and better from the Bergs as they loosen up after a few months. Never tried any other top end stuff though!

I don't venture up the loft too often because it hurts my feet. I do remember seeing Lord Lucan, Shergar and Gary Glitter up there in a menage a trois.

Im sure Anderson is doing a one date solo at the Robin in Wolves in July. Im not a Yes fan as sorts, but thoses I know who are are not enamoured at the thought of him and a guitar. He can only plat 3 chords so I haver been told. Looks like a Quo tribute night then ...

Excellent .... Im a big Level 42 fan. Great singing and playing, which is a massive accomplishment on bass. Give me a shout if you play in the midlands ... Nice 1.

Ive just pushed the boat out and bought some of them Elixr last 5 times longer. Three sweaty gigs in so far so good. there will always be a place in my heart for slinkies though and depending on the durability of the elixr I might be back sooner rather than later.

From my still rather limited experience of what is out there in main stream stores I seem to have settled on various bits of Jap reissue Fender bolted together to form mongrel Jazz's. Never say Never though ............

I used to panic about compressors and which one does what. I simply use the "natural" compressor on my ME50. To be honest my ME50 is becoming an elaborate tuner these days, although I have certainly had my money out of it in the past. I am finding a great sound now through my passive 75RI Jazz MB450 and 2xAE12 Bergs. The Bergs are a few months old and are really starting to sound sweet. Also I have found a little bit of crunch from the MB VLE filter and for some added puch I tweek the top tweeter on my Bergs. If I roll the compressor off the ME50 I don't really think there is anything in it. To complete the picture I might install a badass as I miss my old one. I think I know what it did now. Playing on Saturday at a party I was aware a few seasoned musos were about and a drummer in a successful tribute band complemented me about my tone and thought I had been playing a Ricky? I was pleased about this though as I think it proves one thing beyond doub t. 99% of your tone comes from your fingers.

[quote name='mrdirtyrob' post='481050' date='May 6 2009, 02:54 PM']The kind of gigs my band plays we have no choice but to be quick- but since it's just one guitar, bass and drums with no vocal mics at all it only takes maybe 8 minutes or something, including 3 for drums and 3 for playing through a tune. Guitar takes about 5 seconds since he's a one-channel wonder with no effects but a whammy pedal, and I only use 4 sounds - clean, dirty, fuzz and slap (which I use tastefully, I promise! ) and they're already dialled in. Sound guys seem to appreciate the simplicity![/quote] I just checked out your myspace and really enjoyed it. Nice one!

I've swapped RI75 and 62 necks and standard necks with no problem, 4 and 3 bolt. From my limited experience I always find that maple boards need a bit more time to settle down if you tweek them, possibly something to do with the memory of the wood??? There are plenty of people who know a lot more than I do but I think it is a simple swap.

Is this Def Leppard?

Luckily we need no more than 5 mins for a soundcheck as we have been playing together in a multitude of venues for 20 + years. However from van to "stage" we are looking at 1 and 1/2 hours and that is non stop. 1.5K rig, with big bloody tops and very, very heavy bins, 4 vocals, 3 keyboards, 1 bass, 1 electric, 2 acoustic, lights, and thank god our drummer saw the light and went electronic years ago. Add a flight of stairs or having to factor in by passing the odd noise limiter and we struggle to get up and running for show time. Sometimes we have to fore go a soundcheck and just start.

I love Neil Young ... Im not really interested in anything else ...

I think the only effect I would really miss is my wah to be honest. I may just get a quality tuner and quality wireless unit and rack them above my amp one day. Cutting my options would make life a lot easier sometimes and after all I only play covers so there isn't an enormous scope for effects anyway.

thanks for this ... I've just ordered some elixir strings. Do they really last 5 times as long. I thought it was a time to try something new anyway.

Sold my Marcus body to Jono. Excellent bloke to deal with.

I have been a drummer in a few bands in the past ( 10+ years ago though now). It's great fun and very very intense when you are playing. It all helps. The relationship between drummer and bass player is the most important one the band. If you can clap your hands you're there, if you cant you never will be! The steering wheel and dash of my car is now my drum kit. Very Alan Partridgesque ......

I can smell a "viagra" window popping up on this thread if you excuse the pun. Fair play and more pics please !!!

I really wish you had called this thread "Jazz Odyssey". Good luck and nice colour combo.

any 3 bolt advice please bump ....