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[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' post='1225090' date='May 9 2011, 01:56 PM']Aside from weight there is no difference between neo and non-neo drivers. There are differences between various drivers, but those differences are not the product of the magnet material.[/quote] Fair point I think what I meant to say was the difference between the stock PAS speakers and the DeltaLiteII's

Well after listening to Bill's advice, I modelled the two speakers in WinISD using the actual dimensions of my Goliath cabinet. The SPL graphs are shown below with the red line representing the DeltaLite II's and the blue line representing the standard Delta: [b]SPL Chart[/b] [b]Max SPL[/b] Based on this plot and an ageing back, I've decided to go with the Deltalites. I use two Goliath cabinets with the other cab still having the stock PAS speakers so I should get a really interesting 'real world' comparison between neo and non-neo speakers. Fingers crossed they sound good

[quote name='hubrad' post='1224127' date='May 8 2011, 02:19 PM']How about a solid stint of gigs over, say six weeks or so? Should do the trick! [/quote]

[quote name='JTUK' post='1223835' date='May 8 2011, 01:26 AM']I replaced a Goliath cab with delta 2510 11's and thought the sound lacked a bit of weight. I think this may be a problem for me with NEO's anyway...they just don't sound the same..which is apparent in comparison, IMO, but maybe not if you haven't had the reference beforehand...ie, you recall how the PAs speakers sounded. As far I know, SWR do not use defunct PAS..and you'll not be able to get cone kits in the U.K but I think you'll be hard to get the spec of the speakers they use now. They probably will not tell what 'bespoke' equivalent they are currently using. You may be alright with deltas if you can tune the cab to accomodate them as others have said they are a good retro fit, to their ears. I've heard this said a few times and a mate swears by this convert. I remain unconvinced myself. If it were me I be trying to get an original PAS from somewhere like then U.S.. assuming the other speakers are ok. or bite the bullet and buy another Goliath.. and use as spares and sell on the cab itself. It may be cheaper that way as 4 deltas will cost near on £400 even at the cheapest prices..[/quote] Thanks for that, more or less confirmed my thoughts/fears about the neos so it looks like Delta's it is. Just whipped the knackered cone this morning and it's completely fried and the cone won't move! It's next door neighbour is on the way out too as it's squeaking when moved so it looks like four new deltas it is! Anybody got any tips about breaking new cones in?

Well for the first time ever a bit of SWR kit let me down tonight with a cone going in the oldest of my two Goliath 4 x 10's As I'm about to embark on a solid stint of gigs over the next six weeks I need to rectify this quickly and will probably replace all four speakers. I have eminence deltas in my Schroeder-a-like cab which sound really nice so they'll be my first choice but what's the collective opinion on the Deltalite II's? All advice greatly received!

You'll probably find that the Acoustic will only put out about 200w into an 8ohm load anyway, so provided you go easy with the eq you should be fine.

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1211528' date='Apr 26 2011, 11:04 AM']Greetings from another Geordie forum user here![/quote] What he sad, welcome aboard

I use a Bass Buddy and love it. The compressor is the best 'one knob' compressor I've tried. I have also been using the Amplitube app on the iPad but find the need to download music separately a bit of a chore meaning the Bass Buddy gets most of the work.

Well I've taken the plunge and bought a Stagg EUB off Ash on this very here forum. Hope to collect it on Saturday and then the fun will begin! Thanks to all for your replies and pm's.

Well I finally got to have a lunchtime noodle on one of these today, the five string Aspiration Deluxe in trans black which is in SoundsLive in Newcastle. Normally preferring larger bodied Fender'esque basses, I was somewhat surprised how well I took to the slightly smaller dimensions of the Aspiration. First impressions were of a very well made bass. The neck pocket joint was nice and tight (better than the joint on my Overwater J series) and the shape/finish of the body was very good. The neck profile was on the wide shallow side of things, and apart from looking very bleached white, was basically comfortable and playable. On the minus side, the neck has a particularly sharp feeling transition between the Maple and the Rosewood, the edge of the rosewood board was similarly sharp and uncomfortable, and the strings were sitting very high in the nut, making the first fret action uncomfortable. Sounds-wise, WOW! Setting the preamp flat and turning the pickup blend slightly towards the neck pickup gave a big fat warm P bass style tone. Cutting the mid a tiny amount added some nasal type drive to the sound. Rolling the pickup blend towards the bridge pickup gave a smooth but clearly defined tone not too disimilar to an active J bass. Playing around for five minutes and I had a tone I could live with on pretty much any gig. The minus points could be easily dealt with by a good luthier with a sanding block and some nut files and if I was in the market for a mid-range five string, then this would be on the list. For £699 I'd have liked the neck to be a little better setup and finished, but I am a perfectionist All in all, 9.5/10. If they bring out the Classic J series PJ version in a five string in candyapple red (Chris, are you listening ) then I'd definately be front of the queue!

[quote name='cetera' post='1198196' date='Apr 13 2011, 02:17 PM']Ask if anyone wants to sell their 'Spector Tonepump' in the 'Wanted' forum... that should do you....[/quote] You called I've a tonepump for sale if anybody is interested?

[quote name='Jondeeman' post='1198315' date='Apr 13 2011, 03:46 PM']I've had an idea.... a cunning plan to foil a project bass and make it metal. Question is, has anyone done this before? I plan to use a product called Bare Metal Foil: [url="http://www.bare-metal.com/bare-metal-foil.html"]BMF[/url] and to subsequently 2K clearcoat the bass. The idea is not to get a perfect "shiny chrome" finish, but to achieve something more realistic. Are there any things to watch or look out for? What do I need to know?[/quote] 6" x 11.5" sheets mean you'll need a few to cover a bass, plus the self adhesive is 'low tack' so I cant see it being very stable by the time you work it over the curves on a typical bass. The devil will be in the detail i.e. how well you do the joints between the sheets and how well it holds the curves. €6.5 dollars a sheet with import duty & VAT to pay could make this an expensive refinish if it fails?

[quote name='aceuggy' post='1196796' date='Apr 12 2011, 01:48 PM']The lacquer came from these guys [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190508976512&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT[/url] you have a pm about the decal. Apologies if this sounds like I'm trying to teach a hen how to suck eggs, but based on my own mistakes here I have three pieces of advice. First make sure your neck fits the pocket before you start to tint, second do the tint slowly, don't try to apply too much at once or it will run and thirdly when you cut the decal down to size get it as close as you can to the print because when you slide it off the backing paper the margin you left around the printed area will be how big your decal will be and it's not so easy to trim it once it's off the backing paper, if that makes sense[/quote] ...and go easy with the lacquer over the transfer for the first couple of coats as waterslide decals can lift when you apply lacquer. I've found its best to 'dust' a couple of layers over first and let these dry before hitting it with a full coat.

First Bass Owned: Jedson Telecaster shortscale 'catalogue' bass 'Go To' Bass: Musicman Stingray V 'Your' Bass: Overwater J Series V

[quote name='anthonybass' post='1191510' date='Apr 7 2011, 10:53 AM']Hi there, glad you've decided to try DB/EUB. I've been playing both for some time now and electric bass since electricity was invented. One thing to bear in mind is that DB and EUB are different instruments, have different sounds, responses etc. There are some EUB's that can resemble a DB sound but it's not the same. I use DB for gigs and recordings I can drive to. Surprising how many cars you can fit a DB in. Used to travel with a three piece band including DB in a metro. EUB is much more portable and with hardcase (I use PVC ski case) can travel abroad. Also easier to manage in a loud band environment and can compete with multiple guitars, keys drums etc. Have a go with the Stagg bass, make sure you use the side support as it stops the thing from spinning around. Personally I find the sound of these a bit thin and can't get any quality bottom end but they are the cheap end of the market. I am happy with an old Aria Lite One which to me feels and plays much better. Another option if you're going down the acoustic route is an acoustic bass - again you get what you pay for so you need to try them out and make sure your ears and fingers are happy. I regularly use a short scale tanglewood with groundwound strings which cuts through the mix nicely without being too toppy or clanky. I also use a fretless Eko acoustic which has a great warm sound all of its own. Don't buy till you try. Good luck.[/quote] Thanks for this, most helpful. The size problem isnt in transport (a Landrover means there isnt much I cant transport!) but in storage in the house where Mrs JPJ exercises her upperhand ruthlessly I've been checking out the YouTube clips of the Stagg and the Palantino EUB's and as a starting point and as an occassional gigging tool, these seem to do a pretty acceptable DB sound at a very reasonable price point, plus either one would fit easily in my storage cupboard with my five electric basses. I'm such a gearhead that in the event one of these got me into the whole DB thing, then it would probably be replaced by something more expensive (NS WAV etc) in fairly short order. I accept that the notes on the EUB's dont really 'bloom' the way they do on the DB, but for the reasons above, that's a sacrifice I'll have to make. I've tried fretless acoustic bass guitars and they tend to leave me cold as even when amplified, the 'E' string generally lacks authority. Suffice to say, I'm smitted by the look of the EUB and I feel a imminent purchase is almost inevitable!

[quote name='TheRev' post='1190648' date='Apr 6 2011, 04:27 PM']A lot of this stuff is also covered in the Talkbass DB forum - but it admittedly it takes a bit of digging to find what you want. DB vs EUB? = Can of Worms...... [/quote] Yep, if I had room for a DB (as against having to convert the garage) then I'd go for the DB everytime but what I can read about the Stagg for example appears to give a pretty good starting point for a DB newby at a reasonable price point without the obvious storage problem. Unless of course I'm wrong......

[quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1190506' date='Apr 6 2011, 02:07 PM']You're both right - but 'trolling' on a forum implies starting a thread for the sole purpose of sh*t-stirring. I'm assuming that's what Zach was correcting you on.[/quote] Oops, I wasnt aware of the alternate usage! Sorry for that, it was not my intention to $h1t stir.

[quote name='Zach' post='1190402' date='Apr 6 2011, 12:40 PM']I think the word you're looking for is trawling but yes, i'd agree a sticky would be helpful, even if it just has links to already existing newbie topics.[/quote] Troll: to fish for by dragging baited hook or lure but if your up for starting a sticky on correct usage of the English language.........

As a potential db convert, I've been trolling through this section picking up tips and tricks for beginners but it strikes me that it would be useful if some of the more experienced double bass players contributed to a sticky for newbies like me covering things like: [list] [*]4/4 vs 3/4? [*]DB vs EUB? [*]How/Where to get started? [*]Buying your first DB/EUB, what to look for, are the cheap as chips Chinese DB's any good etc etc? [/list] I've been contemplating giving DB a go for quite a while to replace fretless electric in an acoustic side project and have been tempted by the stagg EUB and similar. Buying the Garage Band app for the iPad has convinced me to give it a go as the DB on there sounds absolutely wicked. Anybody up for writing a sticky?

[quote name='Horizontalste' post='1189675' date='Apr 5 2011, 08:53 PM']I seem to remember the Bassworld servers being confiscated for some reason! Tell me that's true and not something else my over active imagination has conjured up?[/quote] I was there on Bassworld, basstalk and basschat. At one time the servers were offline after the FBI confiscated the server farm that was also hosting things it shouldnt have been

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1167457' date='Mar 18 2011, 06:04 PM']You could shape the lower horn/cutaway on both sides like Overwater did on their Thunderbird-esque Original Bass: [/quote] I really really really need to get my hands on a five string version of one of those original overwaters