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Yes. It was so cramped that the drummer hit the power socket with his elbow and switched my amp off. During the break I told him I was going outside to find some dogshit to put on the switch to help him remember not to do it again. He didn't switch me off in the second set.............. Frank.

I've had the same rig. Try upping the mids and leave the VLE and VPF off. Frank.

I think the bad reputation came from the 70s when people caused their own problems due to a lack of understanding of how to use the adjustment feature. Properly used they are excellent. I've never had a problem with mine either. You have nothing to fear. Frank.

[quote name='tubbybloke68' timestamp='1328356626' post='1525880'] I've got a super 12 with a shuttle 9, very light cab but a do find I have to eq it alot to get any bottom end 'presence' from it [/quote] I wouldn't see that as a problem - surely it's the reason amps have an EQ section? I don't have a Barefaced S12 but I do have a Barefaced Midget. The Midget is a fantastic cab so I'd imagine the S12 will be more than twice as good as a Midget. For anyone who buys a cab based on selecting the one with the best driver and the best engineering the S12 has to be the one. Looks are a personal thing and I like the Barefaced look, but I know some don't. But I'd say, if you buy another cab (rather than a Barefaced cab) based on liking its looks, you are losing out just so you can own a cab you find pretty. All just my opinions but I hope they are helpful to the OP. Frank.

That looks lovely. Frank.

Why not buy a used classic 70s jazz and swop the necks? You might even prefer the classic 70s and decide to keep it. They are lovely basses and outstanding value for money. Frank.

To be honest, I just don't like the look of the BBOT and love the look of the BadAss. So it's worth it to me on looks alone. And they drop straight in too. Frank.

That's briliiant. I'm going for one. Thanks for posting that. Frank.

G&L L2500. I think these use the same necks as the 4 strings on the 5 string version. Beautiful instruments at crazy low prices. Frank.

Read this.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veblen_good Frank.

[quote name='jackers' timestamp='1326836534' post='1502710'] also, would the instrument cable cause a lower output volume? because my rig seems very quiet. [/quote] Possibly yes, because an instrument cable has a higher impedance than a speaker cable and could limit the output of the amp. Frank.

This is only my opinion but not knowing any theory is like stumbling around in the dark. You can do it and get to where you want to go but with a little knowledge of theory, the light comes on. It doesn't mean you have to get a degree in music, but a basic understanding will be of enormous benefit to your playing. Frank.

[quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1325943972' post='1490149'] But, that bass you are showing looks like 70s spacing, not 60s hence my rather surprised question - it's hard to tell from photos so I may well be wrong. I have seen only one 75RI Jap jazz (that wasn't a Geddy or a Marcus) that had 70s spacing before. [/quote] You know I thought the bridge pick up looked to be in the 70s position too when I first looked. It does indeed look 70s. i judge it by how the pick up is pointing at the tone knob on a 70s and more at the bridge pick up volume knob on a 60s. Lovely bass either way. Frank.

I also started on guitar (in the late 60s) but switched to bass in the mid 80s when we were left without a bass player and I gave it a try. Still play acoustic and electric guitars at home but I've only ever gigged on bass for the past 25 years or so. I much prefer bass. Frank.

That's lovely. These are great sounding basses. Enjoy it. Frank.

The Fenders that I own (see sig) are all well set up and all of them play and sound great. Any differences are pretty minor. Fender are [u]masters[/u] at marketing their products. The material differences between MIM, MIA and MIJ are far smaller than the asking prices would suggest. The most expensive one that I own has a selling price of around three times the price of the cheapest. Genius!! Frank.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1325453465' post='1483358'] It will be a switchable voltage type. More than likely a Genz (when the new Shuttle comes out) or an Aguilar TH500. All of them are tiny, and light, and work here with a flick of a switch. [/quote] Do they also handle the different frequency of the UK supply compared to the US supply? Many pieces of industrial equipment are rated at 50/60Hz and are therefore suitable, but it's worth checking. I've worked in the US quite a few times for extended periods and it never seems worth importing when you take all the issues into account. Especially if something goes wrong. Frank.

[quote name='mercuryl' timestamp='1325444597' post='1483230'] I'm not trolling. As for "......a take on a P Bass that I like?......" My whole point is that I don't like [u]any[/u] takes on P basses or J basses. Do you think they could have achieved the same sound with a different body shape and a different pickguard. Yeah, probably. So why didn't they. Because they want to chase sales using someone else's design. [/quote] There's nothing wrong with chasing sales by any legal means you can in my opinion. All businesses are tough to run and your competition are always ruthless. But maybe some players want the Dingwall features in a[u] traditional Fender P look[/u]? I might well be in that group myself. What's wrong with that? Frank.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1325160032' post='1480329'] [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]Hi Nick, in comparison to a Traveller the Compact is lighter, louder and has a better tone because it is a bigger, better designed cab with better quality components. IMO/IME[/font][/color][/size] [/quote] Agreed. I've owned both and the Compact is superior and better value for money. I'd also suggest the barefaced Midget if you want to go smaller but still be able to play fairly loud. Frank.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1324434304' post='1474270'] Nope, its like noticing an improvement in acceleration with the new ally wheels on your car. It may, or may not be there but you'd never actually notice it. [/quote] Off topic (sorry) but...alloy wheels are used to reduce the unsprung weight thereby improving handling and therefore perfomance. Hardly relevent in a family car though. Except that they look good to some peoples eyes. Frank.

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1324165117' post='1471507'] BBOT certainly looks cheap and nasty but its not poor engineering. Just simple. We're used to over-engineering (ally wheels on a family car for example and, dare I say, complex guitar bridges), the BBOT can't be accused of that. It allows adequate adjustments for the tolerances of Fender's mass production, is easy to use and dead cheap with no accurate machining required - its very good engineering albeit ugly. [/quote] It does the job so no disagreement there. And yes, it can be adjusted to cover manufacturing tolerances so that's all good. Except for the original two saddle version of course which couldn't. But I think "good engineering" has an elegance to it that is lacking on the BBOT. But never mind. It's all just a matter of opinion anyway and mine happens to differ from yours. So we're possibly both right and /or both wrong. Frank.

[quote name='BB3000S' timestamp='1323982002' post='1469577'] It may be the case that the difference is less pronounced on a Precision than a Jazz Bass. On a 70's jazz with a heavier ash body the difference is very clear to me. Then again, in a mix and also depending on the mix even diffrences between totally different basses can sometimes be rather academic IMHO, so from that point of view it might not be a day and night difference even if it's there. Anyway, it looks way cooler than the bent piece of tin, and Marcus uses one. Case closed. [/quote] I'm not sure if the badass makes any difference to the sound or not but I have them on my US 75 reissue jazz, my MIM classic 70s jazz and my much modified MIJ 51 reissue Precision. My reason for liking them is a negative one - I don't like the engineering of the BBOT Fender bridges. It's as simple as that. I love simple but clever and functional engineering, like Opinel knives, Citroen 2 CVs and Fender guitars, with the exception of the bass bridges. I think the BBOT is cheap and nasty and poor engineering. I know most people love them and that's fine. I just don't. (Post Thursday night gig, stress relieving rant) Frank.

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322773782' post='1455835'] Np. The biggest difference? After I self fitted the BA I then had a bridge which actually lined up with the rest of the guitar. [/quote] And a great bass it is Ou7shined. It's become my main gigging bass. At my last two gigs people commented on how good it looks. I have a new set of Seymour Duncan pickups which I must get around to fitting. Although it sounds good as it is so I'm in no hurry to change. Just curious to hear if there's much difference really. Back on topic - BA II bridges fit 70s basses no problem. I've also got one on my American Vintage 75 Reissue and it's perfect. Frank.