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Hmm, or maybe hook it up to a MiBass cab? The 1x12 rated 250w at 8ohm may be nice. Could always add another 1x12 in the future...

Whys is buying an amp such a pain? Ah well, after looking at almost every option I've decided to go with an Ashdown MAG 300 Evo II based amp. I've got a few options here and possibly a few questions. I can get a new MAG 300 amp head from Anderton's for £250 with interest free (meaning I can get one now). I'll need a cab to go with it, which would be £200 for the 210t Ashdown cab. However, I can get both from Kenny's Music for £360 but not with finance so I'll have to wait a few months. So that pushes me into looking at the MAG 300 210 combo from Anderton's which is £360. However I'd prefer separates due to the weight. 35kg is a tad too heavy I think. I think my best option would be to try and get a price match. No harm in asking them I guess. So, questions. An 8ohm cab will get me 200w out of the amp and I believe the combo will push out 200w from the built in speakers too. I know I can add another 2x10 8 ohm cab to the separates but can I add one to the combo if needed in the future? Also, any sense in buying a 4ohm 2x10 cab instead?

So I guess that makes the power output similar to a solid state amp. I must admit that I did always fancy one of the EB-180 (1x12) combos too... argh, choices!

Slap my wrist for not doing a search on here first but I'm looking at one of these, mainly due to their price drop. I dropped a post over yonder: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175157-ashdown-220-touring-combo-is-tempting-me/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/175157-ashdown-220-touring-combo-is-tempting-me/[/url]

In my endless (and somewhat annoying for anyone willing to listen to me) quest for a decent amp for practice and small to medium gigs I've stumbled across the Ashdown 220 Touring 1x12 dual tube combo on Anderton's website: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-combos/pid23176/cid687/ashdown-220-touring-1x12-220w-bass-amp.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-combos/pid23176/cid687/ashdown-220-touring-1x12-220w-bass-amp.asp[/url] The price is in my "new purchase" price range and they do finance so I can grab one ASAP. However, they also do the MAG 210 300w combo: [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-combos/pid12867/cid687/ashdown-magc210t300-307-watt-2x10-bass-combo-evo-ii.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-combos/pid12867/cid687/ashdown-magc210t300-307-watt-2x10-bass-combo-evo-ii.asp[/url]. I know very little about tube amps other than you'd have to replace the tube valves every so often and that the stated wattage isn't comparable to solid state wattage. Or I could be wrong on those! So, I'll tap into the excellent Basschat knowledgebank and ask if there are any disadvantages/warnings that I should know about regarding the 220 Touring. And of course buying used from Basschat would be a great option but I doubt any of you do credit

I'm in the same boat here. Looking for a 2x10 combo at a decent price. I've just been eyeing up the TCE BG500 then saw the new BG250. Although a 1x15, it's a decent price (£329 or so although Thomann have the G500 2x10 fro £396!). Power-wise, I'm looking at rehearsals and pub gigs, let's say small to medium pubs without PA support and hopefully PA support for all else. I also need to fit it into the back of a Lancer saloon (i.e. not a hatchback so depth of the amp could be an issue). Interested to hear opinions about the TCE gear. Budget would be around £300 (new or s/h) with a little leeway for the right amp.

Sorry to hear about this. There's a Bass Collection group on Facebook where you may want to post up your stolen gear too: [url="http://www.facebook.com/groups/122332681404/"]http://www.facebook.com/groups/122332681404/[/url]

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1335507464' post='1632229'] She got all narky cos I comforted the bass before her. Strange things women. [/quote] +1

It may be a snap-to-grid problem. Check that this option's switched on. Or, if you're really struggling we'll go for that beer soon and I can walk you through using EZDrummer and GarageBand Forgot to mention that it should just be a very simple case of dragging the midi loops from EZdrummer into the track in GarageBand. They should automatically snap to grid.

If anyone's on the look out for a decent VST/AU reverb plugin then Classik Studio Reverb is on sale for $49 until the end of the month (I think). I gave the demo a go and seems like a nice set of reverb units. Not worth the normal retail price IMO but might snap it up for ~£32. [url="http://www.ikmultimedia.com/csr/features/"]http://www.ikmultimedia.com/csr/features/[/url]

[quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1335263140' post='1628095'] To my opinion, by playing with a maple fingerboard, you choose to "color" the tone. You have higher frequencies, you go through the mix. With rosewood and ebony, it's warmer. [/quote] Is this comparing two basses that are identical other than the fingerboard wood? Not being antagonistic by the way, just curious as I'm leaning more towards the angle that it's the complete bass that makes the tone. But that's just me trying to simplify things perhaps!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335029819' post='1625026'] Great! I have never seen a Growler before and would be very interested. [/quote] I've only seen pictures of them.

Must... resist....

Looks pretty sweet and at a nice price. How does it compare to your Warwicks?

That's a beauty, I really like that. Not too keen on the pickguard though, I think it detracts from the natural feel of the body but that may just be me Wouldn't be able to pass that one up myself if I'd seen it.

I would have said GarageBand if you were on a Mac but you're not so I'll point you in the direction of Mixcraft Pro Studio 5. Many people say it's the closest thing to GarageBand on the PC but I've not tried it myself so can't vouch for it. Worth trying to get a demo of it though.

Another hello from Nailsea (Pinball - didn't know you were in the same town as me! Must have a pint at the Ring O' Bells!)

I only clicked on this thread as I wanted to know what was so interesting about a "simple studio refurb". That was an hour ago and I've read the whole thing and this. is. brilliant. Love seeing the updates and it looks like an amazing place! Hope it all goes well for you.

[quote name='littlegreenman' timestamp='1334108783' post='1611079'] Can't help too much on the mastering front, I muddle through doing my own as best I can. Did really like the song and video though. [/quote] Same here, really did enjoy the song and video. Hope you find someone who does a really good job on it.

Give the Overwater Classic J a serious look though if your budget could stretch to it. A fellow BCer popped some sound samples of one on Soundcloud: [url="http://soundcloud.com/aka_walman/sets/overwater-by-tanglewood/"]http://soundcloud.com/aka_walman/sets/overwater-by-tanglewood/[/url]

For a £100 more (new prices ofc) you could get an Overwater Classic J. It's passive not active but would most likely beat the Dean hands down any day of the week. My Overwater Contemporary J pees all over every other bass I've ever owned and most that I've tried in shops.

I've got the Dean Hillsboro Single (the one with the single MM humbucker on it - it's the one in my avatar). I think the neck is absolutely lovely. Slim like a jazz and very easy to play. I'm not that impressed with the pickup though but it's a £300 bass so can't compare it tonally to my Overwater to be fair. I keep saying that I'm going to trade mine in as I don't need it anymore but I do like the neck on it and I could chuck an EMG MMTW pickup in there and I'm sure it would sound brilliant. Incidentally, I got mine from JG Windows in the Metro Centre for £289 so if you're popping a little further north at any time, check to see if they've got any in.

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1334310610' post='1614141'] You can also use a MIDI controller [/quote] Such as one of these: [url="http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/midi-keyboard-controllers/"]http://www.dv247.com/computer-hardware/midi-keyboard-controllers/[/url]. I'd recommend one with at least 49 keys so you can get a few octaves at your disposal. I use an M-Audio Keyrig 49 (discontinued now but has replacements) and it's simple, cheap and works well. It's velocity sensitive too which I think is essential. If you want some other instruments for it to control, check out the free players from [url="http://www.native-instruments.com/"]http://www.native-instruments.com/[/url]. The free Kontakt player has a good selection and they have a couple of synths (Reaktor Spark) too.

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1334135570' post='1611255'] Here's a bunch of free MIDI loops you can download then drag and drop into your DAW - the Groove Monkee stuff is pretty good and covers quite a few styles: [url="http://www.groovemonkee.com/en/free-midi"]http://www.groovemon...om/en/free-midi[/url] And this is well worth buying for 25 Euros: [url="http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=47"]http://www.toontrack...cts.asp?item=47[/url] The TT midi drum parts are played by great, REAL, drummers and are in the main extremely ueable - I recommend you check them out Hope that helps M [/quote] Exactly what I was going to post!