andydye

Hoorah matey!

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1376081777' post='2169640'] Looks like I'll have to do some more research. Those Sennheiser HD280's get some pretty excellent reviews I must say. And I do see your point, Andy, about why spend all this money on basses and other kit and then listen through cheap headphones when , to be honest, the majority of my playing time is through headphones. [/quote]

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1376058495' post='2169160'] It would be good to try out those Sennheisers. They are above the price range I have ever used before. I guess it might be of some use simply to go into a hi-fi shop and do some listening tests with some quality phones with a track I know well. Andy I would be interested also in how much difference your little headphone amp makes. The only issue I can think of is the lack of EQ which I do use on my Behringer mixer (probably only needed as the behringer's pre-amps are so non-transparent). [/quote] I can heartily recommend decent headphones as why buy a magnificent bass only to practice through 'less than great' headphones? It'll only ever sound cr*ppy won't it? I had a behringer BDI for a while and it sounded paper-thin by comparison, also had almost no volume output, I was used to a PJB Bass Buddy at this point, the sfx is as loud as I want it to be, I've never had it above half, and it sounds precisely like the bass, it's an excellent reproduction of the tone of the instrument, it's not cheap but it is chuffin good matey!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1376056478' post='2169126'] I vote Genz Streamliner. Awesome thing. I love it. [/quote] I had a shuttle 9.0 and thought it a bit thin sounding, is the streamliner really such a different animal? Has anyone in/around Sheffield got one I could try / compare to my LMII please?

It's all semi-meaningless comparison based on a need to be measurably better than someone isn't it? I'm good enough that I can play whatever I'm asked to play (sometimes a little effort is required) and regularly play with musicians who I would rate much higher than me... ...decide what you think you are and go along to a few auditions for that level or the one above and see how the other musicians there compare to your perception?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1376052703' post='2169052'] I now own Lozz's old LMT. It's a great little amp but the valve really does sod all. I find the amp sounds [i]slightly[/i] warmer when the blend knob is between SS and valve, but then it evens out again when you turn fully to the valve side. It's not a huge deal for me as I use a Tech 21 to dirty things up, but I find it odd that Markbass went to all the effort of designing the amp to have a valve when it makes virtually no difference to the sound. [/quote] Definately a consensus that it's a pointless exercise for me to try one. Thanks folks!

I have a pair of Sennheiser HD280 closed back headphones and they do sound pretty good, I really fancy a pair of the PJB headphones designed for bass though... I only ever use my sfx micro-h at home as it sounds great and can blend mp3 input into my bass sound for me to play along to

Fantastic classic Ibanez basses!

[quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1375971263' post='2168091'] The [sfx] on the other hand is good, despite struggling a bit with output volume to the headphones when used with my bass.* Edit: * as in cheapo Rockbass - more expensive instruments and/or electronics will probably fare better. [/quote] Interesting that you've had volume trouble with your sfx, I've used mine with a variety of basses, active, passive, cheap, not so and haven't ever had to have the volume above half before hurting myself...what headphones are you using? They may be your weak link? I've got a pair of Sennheiser HD280 and while not overly bass heavy they nearly always sound natural and adequately loud and clear...?

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1375961254' post='2167886'] There's an used [sfx] H1 for sale on here. [/quote] This one, at £90 at the mo, they're really superb! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/213589-sfx-h1-headphone-amp-price-drop/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/213589-sfx-h1-headphone-amp-price-drop/page__fromsearch__1[/url] [url="http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=h1"]http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=h1[/url]

[quote name='leonshelley01' timestamp='1375600229' post='2163201'] ...the only other adjustment you need to make is a neck shim.[/quote] presumably you could also have the bridge inset slightly into the body instead? A whole pile more tricky to do but a much more solid result if done well??

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1375946903' post='2167655'] They are great, and are all I use. There is no need to pay more IMO. [/quote] Your secret weapons/strings are well and truly out now matey aren't they

[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1375953156' post='2167741'] Looks good, but it's a bit expensive dude :/ [/quote] it ain't cheap but I've had cheaper ones and discarded them for being cr*p, this is the first one I've had (apart from my PJB bass buddy but that was a bit large to just have for home practice) that I've been happy with...it just works beautifully. Tried the behringer DI/Pre thingy (BDI summat) and hated it...