davethebassman

The venues will be small(ish) pubs, where 100W per side will be ample.

Hi All First of all many apologies if this query has been posted before, but my particular set up probably hasn't and I am betting that anyone who is trying to sort out a cheap PA system may benefit from this thread. First of all let me say that I am an electronic engineer, who used (20 year ago) to specialise in audio. So please, no thread comments about blowing myself up LOL I am in the process of trying to sort out a PA system of the following specification: Behringer mixing desk, which is used for the inputs (Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Backing tracks, Electric guitar etc...) Sub outputs from the mixing desk going to 2X Velleman 200W power amp modules used for the monitors (full range monitor cabs) Main outputs from the mixing desk going to 4X velleman 200W power amp modules used for the main speakers (facing audience) This may become more high powered if need be (probably 400W per amp) The main speakers I am envisaging to be a 15" bass speaker cab for the low end (200W per cab), and then a 12/10" speaker with tweeter for the high end cabinet (200W per cab). My question is this. Has anyone got any ideas about an active crossover component which can enable the main speaker system to work as I envisage? I am worried about dead spots in the frequency response. I would design my own, but I have forgot all the calculus needed to work out the op amp frequency response stuff. I would prefer a kit module, ie velleman et al but I am not adverse to buying the right equipment if need be. Oh forgot to mention, this is for a band project playing predominatly Irish / acoustic / rockabilly material. (Don't know if this is relevant for the question but thought I would mention it. Hope this question is detailed enough to warrant some sensible suggestions, and I would like to thank everyone who responds for your thoughts. As a newbie to performing live, I respect everyones opinion. Cheers folks Dave PS Cost of amp kits are £14.99 per unit + about £25 for the transformer + £15 for heatsink which makes a total cost of £55 + case for a 200W power amp. Hope this helps someone. My disclaimer, don't even think about making this amp if you are not competant in electronic / electrical matters, high power sh*t is involved, be safe, don't blow yourselves up.

Thanks for the comments so far, I guess what I am trying to achieve is a book which I would have liked to have bought when I first started. Acknowledged that a lot of the theory of music is available from online sources, however, IMO, the terminology for the novice is not condusive with finding the information required. For example. how is a major triad derived, yes the hit one miss one technique works, but that doesn't explain the major / minor intervals and the relationships between the different triads. For the novice how does one put a query into lets say google for the complete explanation of the triads. I have the ABRSM grades 1-5 book which is good, but it IMO is not great at explaining why a certain bit of music theory is as it is. Yes I agree that a certain amount of work should be required by the learner, but, I would like to give the learner the whole picture of how and why, and not just in the key of C Major. Regarding the use of tabs in the resource, I am trying to be accessible to all, yes I can read the dots, and I also read tabs, I can also see the benefit of fretboard diagrams, but as I am sure you will agree, a resource which has the information in as many different ways has to be a good thing. One thing that I have found whilst learning is that no one book has everything in it, and no one resource can I guess have everything in it for everyone, I suppose I am trying to produce a resource which answers all the questions which I had to spend hours of looking online / leafing through books etc... Anyway, thanks for the comments and please keep em coming. Dave

Hi All I have been reading on the Internet a lot of rviews about Lindo basses and indeed electric guitars, and I feel that it is time for me to put my spoke in. I decided to take up bass about a year ago, and I looked on Ebay for a cheap electric Bass guitar, I was looking to pay 99p (as we all do) I actually found a Lindo bass 24 fret 2 humbucker pickup guitar for the princely sum of £60.00 inc delivery. Complete with lead, gig bag and adjustment tools. How did I find the instrument: When the bass arrived I was pleasantly surprised, for the money I didn't need to do much more that re-set the action (too high) and clean out one of the pots (bridge pick up tone control) with switch cleaner. The bass as it arrived was playable, the intonation was about 1 semitone above what it should be, but careful adjustmant of the bridge / action was sufficient to cure this. All in all for the money, the bass is a welcome addition to my growing family of instruments. Saying that, if you are looking for an instrument which is of Fender vintage don't buy Lindo. One thing to add I guess, I had to re-shim the bass to get the action really low, not I have an instrument which is good for tapping. Please folks, don't take my word for all this, this is my experience with Lindo, but just to put this into context, I bought 7 years ago a Crafter 12 string guitar when Crafter was an "up and coming guitar manufacturer" for £70.00 The guitar was perfect in every way, and the same model is now on sale for £350+ Some say you gets what you pay for, but don't discount cheaper brands, as they may just be a loss leader. Hope this helps regards Dave

£25 for a printed version

Hi All and thanks for reading this and any feedback you provide I have been playing Bass now for about 1 year, my background was guitar, and I did 2 years of music theory as a college student in the 90's. I have been teaching IT for the last 8 years. Now enough about me, lets get to what I need feedback on... I am in the process of teaching a relative newbie to the Bass, he has been playing the Irish drum for a number of years and can play the banjo to a standard (as in can play the basics but I wouldn't put him in a band which plays anything serious.) My bass playing is predominantly getting to know the song and practicing like mad from tab / sheet music to performance standard. This has served me well. Put this in conjunction with being able to relate the theory of music to what I am playing, I consider myself to being above the average bass player (no disrespect to anyone reading this.) I suppose that I am the kind of bass player that gets more of a buzz from knowing the chord sequence and being able to work out an alternative bass line from knowing the theory of it all. (hope thiat makes sense) I am in the process of putting together a set of theory notes which explains each key, chord and mode. The relationship between each key, arpeggio's in each key, modes of scale and a whole load of other things. The difference between normal theory books and websites and what I am producing, is that I am doing this for each key and mode, both doing it in musical notation and tab. In other words, the person who is learning the bass does not have to work out anything. My question is this: When the resource is compete, do you think it is a worthwhile thing to publish as a book (either as a PDF or a self published book) and how much would you as a bass player be prepared to pay for it, my thoughts are, around £10.00 for a PDF and £2

Hi, Just a quick follow up to what Happy Jack is saying. Yes I have a limited playlist, the songs which I know are: Highway to hell Midnight Hour Green Onions Autumn Leaves and of course the crowd fave Summer of 69 I know 12 bar blues in C, G, D and E and can improvise around the 12 bar blues where necessary My Bass tutor would rather me learn 1 song "well" rather than learning 50 songs "poor" and I am sure that players feel the same thanks for your suggestions and help to date Davethebassman

Hi All I have been plating bass now for about 4 months, in that time I have learned well 4 songs, and a shed load of arpeggio's and other related stuff. I have been asked to go along to a local jam night. What is the usual form of a jam night at a local pub, is it similar to a folk club night where each person takes the stage and does something individually (difficult for a bass guitarist) or is it that you are invited to join the "house" band. Cheers n beers for any help / guidance Dave

[quote name='fatboyslimfast' post='1233262' date='May 16 2011, 04:43 PM']Hi Dave, and welcome - I'm a newbie of about two weeks and completely agree re the lessons! Edit - BTW, how are you getting on with the Lindo - saw a few on ebay when I was looking for a bass but couldn't find much writeup about them.[/quote] Hi I like the Lindo as far as it is a beginners Bass, I paid £60 for it inc postage, it arrived very quickly, packaged well, and after a quick tune up was ready to go. Out of the box it needed the intonation setting, very minor adjustment and the action lowering slightly. Unfortunately I cannot compare the Lindo with other basses as I have not had much experience with other manufacturers. However that said, I know that in the fullness of time I will be upgrading to a better bass which is active. hope this helps regards Dave

Hi all I have been taking lessons now for approx 3 months, spent 25 years of trying to play guitar, went from zero to crap in 25 years. Decided to take up Bass and do it properly by having proper tuition. Best decision I made. Gear List: Bass rig Lindo Bass in silver, bought on e-bay Stagg 25W bass combo amp Selway 100W bass amp Carlsboro 15" tuned Cab Other Misc musical equipment Behringer Pro 12 channel mixing desk Sonar Producer 7 Yamaha Keyboard Yamaha Guitar Crafter 12 string guitar I am into lots of different styles of music, including Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz. Eventually would love to get into a band and gig/record but thats for the future.