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my SR4 direct into PC

I LOOOOOOVE my Stingrays. My best ever sounds for LIVE use are SR4 or SR5, into a Sansamp BDDI, into the PA, and into my MArkbass LM2 and Mb 4*10 cab. Now, I use the Sansamp on 50/50 blend - 50% direct bass sound, for the middy "bite" and 50% sansamp sound, just on the edge of valvey breakup when I dig in, but not too scooped. Sounds awesome. These are the best live basses for me, as they cut through every time. But at home I prefer a subtler sound, more refined and "hifi" if you like. But for live use I don't think a Stingray can be bettered - I am always confident that my sound will be just what I need it to be. My SR5 cost £800, and SR4 £700, both bought used on here. Re the weak G string thing, mine is slightly down on the SR4 (not on the 5), but not enough to bother me in the slightest. What would I change? - the SR5 is heavy, that is all.

biggest thing in my experience is muting the low string - those big low B strings can resonate in live situations if left unchecked.. I use (and teach) a floating thumb technique that sorts this out, but can be tricky to get used to if you have been anchoring to the pickup. I find it pretty easy to swap between the two. Having said that I use my four stings more as they are mostly all I need - much of my playing is covers which does not have notes lower that E. Plus my SR 5 is heavy, being bigger.

yeah cheers for that. Exactly - I have recoded a couple of times with it, in preference to my Stingrays. the Rays suit me better live tough.

safely handed over to Adee this afternoon. Great cab, await updates......

ok, had this for a few days now, and can report that all is positive. It is very clear and precise, whilst not being too clinical, if you know what I mean. Very loud, and undistorted. I am not going to be able to try it at a gig though, as all my late sep and oct gigs are on guitar, but I think I have a good handle on it now. Adee is keen to get this ASAP in time for some gigs. He is just south of me, so we are handing over this week sometime. If either of the Nottingham chaps still want to hear it it will be here until tomorrow. C

you would have to be very loud I would think. Certainly louder that n I would notice at home so I would not worry.

yes - it will drive down to 4 ohms so no worries at all.

it has arrived. Thansk Alex. Just done a quick AB with my 4*10 front ported Markbass. About the same height and width, btu the Big One is shallower. Gator case sits on it nicely. Alot lighter than my othe rcab - It has nice tilt back wheels too. I was able to wheel it aound with one hand, with my (admittedly light) 4u Gator rack in my other hand. Fired up the LM2, put everything flat, and away we go. Sounds good. Very clear top end, powerful sounding cab. Then straight over to the Markbass. The MB was just as loud (at loud home levels, not necessarily top gigging vols), and initially the MB was weightier in the lows, and more reserved in the highs. The Big One is certainly more hifi, so the little mid/high driver is definitely a goodie. Yep, very nice indeed so far. Will report back more when I have chance to spend a it more time with it. Chris

It is in D Major, as the key of D major will contain these chords: I D Maj II Emin III F#min IV G Maj V A Maj VI B min Hence if it only has F#Minor and E minor (I did not listen to the whole track), then as stated above it is in D major. You could solo using the D Major scale (other relative natural minor scale B minor - same notes).

INCOMING! Alex has told me that the cab will be with me early next week - Monday if all runs to plan. So, I will post up when it lands, and then we can sort out what happens from then onwards. Cheers Chris

[quote name='alexclaber' post='595578' date='Sep 11 2009, 12:21 PM']Sample levels are fine. Alex P.S. Cab should be with you on Monday![/quote] great news on the cab!

i'm gonna do Stingray 4 String 3 eq. Sansamp BDDI 50/50 blend, small amount of grit, all controls 12:00. I will use a pick for the rock sound - killers/green day type sounds. LM2 di out - clean, finger style funky groovy style. These are the 2 sounds I use live, so I am familiar with the live settings that work and I use at gigs.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='595521' date='Sep 11 2009, 11:26 AM']Yes! Would like to hear LMII DI as well if that's ok. Alex[/quote] okey dokey I will get them done properly in the next few days for you. Let me know if the test sample levels are ok etc first

Alex I have emailed you a quick test sample.

I can do Stingray 4 and 5 strings if you like. I can do via sansamp and direct from DI box too. I would not take a DI from my LM2 though - the lm2 DI is poor in comparison with the speaker output. Any use to you?