bassintheface

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It came in a flightcase - and I like it that way - it's easy to load, I don't worry about things falling on it and I can push it around with ease!!

When playing bigger venues I used to have my cab mic'd with either a Beta 52a or an AKG D112 with a 2nd channel being DI'd. This was more often than not off my sans amp. They worked great together.

Ok, so, as can be seen in my profile, I currently use an Ampeg SVT 3 Pro with a Warwick 4x10. I also own an Ampeg BA300 115 combo. I also have some cash available.... I'm really happy with the SVT 3 Pro in terms of sound and 'carry-ability'. The Warwick is great soundwise - though I'm not a fan of the look really so will be wanting to get rid of it. I'm not a massive fan of the sound of the BA300 - I traded it as I wanted something more portable - it fits the bill perfectly being in a full custom, wheeled flightcase but it's just not quite 'there'. I also quite like the 'classic' silverface look. I'm looking to move this on also. What I'm after is (ideally), another 'classic' looking cab to pair with the SVT 3 - I quite like the idea of Barefaced S12T. This would mainly be for 'bigger' gigs and kept in the rehearsal studio otherwise - this isn't such an 'urgent' change as I also have access to a few cabs (Ashdown 4x10 and an Ampeg 1x 15) if I get rid of the Warwick soon. More urgently, I'm after a reasonably small and compact (and portable) quality combo (or amp and cab) that I'll use for most gigs. I'll probably get it flightcased as it'll be in and out of the van 3 times a week most weeks. I do have some interest in the combo from a local bassist so hopefully he will now buy it! Otherwise it's ebay or a trade. I like the 'look' of things like Aguilars, Ampegs, Matamps, Hiwatts etc - that sort of look. I need a decent amount of headroom, I'd like at least a valve preamp section (not essential as I have a VT Bass pedal and sans amp - so DI not essential either). It needs to be quality, reliable and have a kind of retro / cool look - I don't like to look of Mark Bass stuff for some reason, even though everyone raves about it. Speaker wise - I'm open to suggestions........ Any suggestions?!

Thanks guys....I will continue to do some research and see what we can sort! Thomann are selling them for £1790!! Have to send this Adlib / GAE system back!!

http://www.hkaudio.com/products.php?m=1&emo=1 This seems to be the range of their active cabs in that sort of gigging situation..........

Anyone got one, had one, used one etc? Currently we run a passive speaker set up consisting of 1 x Adlib AA151 (mid high) and 2 x GAE BRN 15's (subs) per side. Essentially, we stack the subs on top of each other with an Adlib on top on either side of the stage. These are powered by 2 x Crown power amps, plus a digital crossover. It sounds awesome! We're finding though that this is a pretty bulky system to manhandle and generally transport around, not to mention store!! Also, on many occasions, we arrive at a venue to find that we really only need to use 1 sub per side with the Adlib going on a stand instead and that the system we have is kind of too big! For bigger gigs, we hire in a bigger JBL SRX system anyway. We've been doing a bit of research and have been looking at the HK Elias PX system - pair of Active 12" mid highs on poles plus a pair of active 15" subs. They seem to be ideal - no lugging around a heavy flightcase with amps and a crossover, the mid highs are physically smaller and easier to move and store than the Adlibs, the subs are on wheels, and we wouldn't need to store 4 x 15" subs!! Has anyone got such as system, or experience of one? Are they as good as the reviews, do they have the headroom to manage reasonable sized rooms etc? I'd appreciate any info - good or bad!! In terms of what we run through the system - 4 x vocals, 2 x guitars, keys, bass, kick drum and an OH. It'd also be used for ipod / laptop etc. I appreciate that in a smaller venue, just using the mid highs, we wouldn't be putting bass or kick etc through the system!! Cheers!!

done! Thanks guys.......

Hi all, my title says it all I guess.... How do I alter the thread title? Want to offer FT as well as FS now....... Thanks.........

My 'main' instrument is actually the EEb tuba - I started on it when I was about 12 and played it and practiced religiously until I was about 22. I still have a nice Besson Sovereign 982 gathering dust but I don't play that often at all currently, or for the last 7 or so years. I wish I had the time to get back into it. I did A level music on the Tuba and played in all sorts of decent contesting brass bands - 1st and Championship section. Also loads of Orchestras, wind bands, brass ensembles, dixieland stuff etc. Played in military tattoo's in Canada and in all sorts of places. I started on guitar when I was about 11 - classical, then stopped when I got to secondary school and started the brass thing. I got a Fender strat when I was 14, then switched to bass at 16 - loved it ever since. I still have a 6 string and an amp but just to noodle about on home. i also have a Yamaha Clavinova which I just 'busk' on at home. I'm considering piano lessons.......

You could possible get some info off his former band mate Darren Wharton - ex Lizzy keys player. You'll find his info if you search for Darren Wharton Dare. He now resides in Conwy, N Wales but I'm just guessing he may be able to help confirm this also..?? [url="http://www.myspace.com/daredarrenwharton"]http://www.myspace.com/daredarrenwharton[/url] [url="http://www.dare-music.com/"]http://www.dare-music.com/[/url]

You still playing with Hussy mate?

This was a band I was in from 2002 - 2006 ish......I kind of forgot that it was on youtube............ This was the video done for the 1st single which got to Nr 8 in the Indie Chart and also featured on some Channel 4 Sunday am Extreme Sports programme. The song was recorded during a month at Rockfield studios - Produced and mixed by Steve Bush - of The Stereophonics fame........ Playing my 2002 Stingray........ [media]http://youtu.be/uNgKl5_haMg[/media]