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[quote name='Shockwave' post='419080' date='Feb 25 2009, 10:27 AM']Hey guys. Just got myself a bit of a bargain on a Roland DB-900. Which i will be picking up tommorow. Tried one a few years ago and loved it, But couldnt afford the 1000 quid price tag. And now i cant remember how it sounded! For the uninitiated its a 7 speaker combo. 4x10 passive 2/12 and a tweeter. I have read the harmony-central reviews, but would also like basschatter opinions on them. Cheers![/quote] If it's any consolation, my experience with the DB500 is great!

[quote name='Yessikris' post='419167' date='Feb 25 2009, 12:14 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42132"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42132[/url][/quote] If the timing belt on my car didn't need doing, Id have had this off you so fast, it would hurt your hands!!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='418684' date='Feb 24 2009, 07:56 PM']I used to have ten pedals on a board (compressor, synth, harmoniser, overdrive, fuzz, delay, volume pedal, flanger, phaser, envelope filter) but when I started singing I theoretically stripped that down to overdrive, phaser and envelope filter but then never got around to taking the trio to rehearsals. I suppose that leads me to conclude that the only dispensable effects are what you can do with your hands, a good bass and a good amp. Alex[/quote] +1 I've gone from using any or all of t-wah, octaver, delay, overdrive, limiter/enhancer, chorus and a multi-effects unit. Instead, I just really like he sound of my bass, but that's probably because it's a double bass! As soon as I pick up my Jazz deluxe from home, I'll no doubt reconsider, but I love the natural sound of that bass, too!

[quote name='GStar' post='417093' date='Feb 23 2009, 12:50 AM']This head really interests me... the price doesn't, but then price never does Has anyone checked out TB's reaction... i've just had a quick sweep over, i wanted too see if there was any first hand experience, instead its some guy named JimmyM stomping his feet because he's played with a few "cool cats" but wasn't selected for the free trial, cue him and a bunch of others claiming the whole thing as a huge blunder on TC's part vowing they and many others feel insulted at not being "big enough" to be selected and will never buy a single product by the company again!? I find it hard to believe people are this blinkered and ignorant Oh, if you'd like to tear some hair out: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506427&page=17"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...427&page=17[/url][/quote] That's some seriously addictive reading! Any semblence of rational thought went straight out the window with some of them. Seppos, who'dve thought!

I've got a cheapie Zeller (carved top) with a k&k bassmax into a Roland DB500 combo. Does the job but we play loud and I'm constantly fighting feedback. Was going to add a Fishman Pro PlatinumEQ but (sigh), the car needs work!

[quote name='bassace' post='401847' date='Feb 6 2009, 10:41 AM']I use a Fishman Pro eq which is the little brother of the Platinum eq and considerably cheaper. It has a phase reverser which sometimes (not always) can kill the feedback. Strangely I have never had low frequency feedback but used to get a high pitched whistle which I killed by turning the treble down to 'half of level'.[/quote] Thanks for that. What exactly does the Platinum do that the Pro EQ doesn't? Can you target the feedback with the EQ part? I've been looking at the Platinum but I really don't need to be spending any money unnecessarily!

[quote name='symcbass' post='365894' date='Dec 29 2008, 11:46 PM']Check out Rockabillybass.com for good feedback ideas. I've got 2 laminates and a carved top, through the years I've tried everything, from high density foam between the tailpiece and body, to sealing the f-holes with foam too. Now It's careful EQ'ing, choice of pickups and a good preamp. I'm using the D-TAR Solstice as a pre, and as much as It sounds nice, the Realist does not like volume. I still use my Underwood, much louder than the Realist, more aggressive sounding, also the Rev Solo 11 is about the same output as the Underwood, just a bit more natural sounding. Just my two cents..........[/quote] Anyone using any other preamp/parametric eq to solve this? I've been hunting around for a cheap parametric unit - there doesn't seem to be any- to try and sort this out. Any suggestions welcome!

[quote name='ryanzepp' post='395341' date='Jan 30 2009, 12:52 PM']I was wondering what ZELLER double bass are like and whether they ar worth around £600 with a pick up in (K&K) Cheers Ryan[/quote] I've got a Zeller [topic="0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33675[/topic]. I ended up spending about £600t all up with all the work, a cheapie gig bag, and a bassmax. (this link doesn't work for ome reason but the topic is on the second page) I've found it fantastic to play. I'm not a beginner but not advanced either. I gig with a pretty loud band and I'm reasonably happy with the amplified sound. My amp isn't double bass speific but I couldn't afford one! All up, I'm very happy with my set up.

[quote name='ryanzepp' post='395341' date='Jan 30 2009, 12:52 PM']I was wondering what ZELLER double bass are like and whether they ar worth around £600 with a pick up in (K&K) Cheers Ryan[/quote] I've got a Zeller [topic="0"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33675[/topic]. I ended up spending about £600t all up with all the work, a cheapie gig bag, and a bassmax. I've found it fantastic to play. I'm not a beginner but not advanced either. I gig with a pretty loud band and I'm reasonably happy with the amplified sound. My amp isn't double bass speific but I couldn't afford one! All up, I'm very happy with my set up.

[quote name='crez5150' post='395258' date='Jan 30 2009, 11:15 AM']S'funny.... it was the Tuner I bought..... had a wedding gig and left my usual one at home..... popped into denmark street picked one up for £15. Thought it'd do for the gig..... packed up after the first set...[/quote] My Behringer tuner was pretty crappy at picking the E on my bass guitar. Its, however, a revelation with my double bass!! Whod've thunk it? Is the EQ a graphic pedal? I was slightly interested in one of these.

[quote name='Hoppo75' post='395177' date='Jan 30 2009, 09:24 AM']Thats great mate. The LH500 looks excellent, especially for the price. Just had a read of the LH500 info and most ads say that it's been designed to drive the 'Hydrive' cab range. I don't think I'd be looking at the hydrive range, as I think I'd get better value going 2nd hand on the cabs, so would be looking at SWR/Hartke pro range. I also want to remain fairly portable, hence would be running 1 cab (2x10/2x12). I play such a wide range of music, I need to be able to switch from a tasty funky slap tone to a nice, deep country ballad tone. I think the head will give me a massive amount of control, and a friend has recommended the 2x12 Hartke Pro, but I've been a combo man (same combo) for 20 years so I'm totally out of touch. Can anyone recommend a cab to match what I'm looking for? thx from a numpty.[/quote] There was a Hartke 2x12 for sale on here for ages. I reckon that would sound pretty good with the LH500.

The shop I worked in stocked Ashton. I was going to say I used to sell them but that wouldn't be strictly true. I used to try to talk customers out of buying them for one reason. The brand was far and away the most featured in the returns book. The quality control really was quite atrocious. We were always sending stuff back to the distributors. TBF, they always took the claims and replaced them rather than repair them, but that tells you something too. They didn't have any valve stuff then (this is about 4 years ago) so I can't comment on them, but I certainly wouldn't spend my hard earned on Ashton.

First bass was a no-name hollow body that my parents couldn't have spent any money on. Twas a pig (looked beautiful, thought!). When I used to weork in a music shop I loved selling beginner basses. The spiel always began, In my day . . .

Signed

[quote name='BassManKev' post='374890' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:53 AM']+1 Behringer compressor pedals, they are all great and equal the boss equivilants[/quote] +2 The 506ii easily stores stuff and the berhinger BLE copy was great, £15. My vote goes to my Roland DB500, though. Way louder than its 150W, 3 different programmable memory patches, small (not so light), really nice sound and only cost me £150.

[quote name='raze' post='374097' date='Jan 8 2009, 02:48 PM']Its a bit of a train ride from you but seriously go have some lessons with Steve Lawson hes in london but is by far the best teacher ive ever come across [url="http://www.stevelawson.net/wordpress/"]http://www.stevelawson.net/wordpress/[/url][/quote] I thoroughly recommend [post="0"]chrkelly[/post]. I had one lesson with him (I returned to double bass after a long layoff) and he really helped me with my technique. And he's in Catford, not far away.

I had a lesson with Chris and it was fab, started to sort out my suspect technique in one easy step!! He's a very relaxed teacher who listened to what I needed and responded accordingly. Recommended.

[quote name='samej' post='373319' date='Jan 7 2009, 06:09 PM']Cheers, I just went into the violin shop near me and they had a Stentor for £580 which while more than I would really like to pay, I appreciate is probably significantly better than the Thomann. And it's a local shop which is usually a preferred place to spend my money. I might have to start scraping together some pennies...[/quote] I've got a Stentor and it's great! I did spend some cash getting it set up and new strings put on but none of it was essential and I've now got a bass I gig with that sounds pretty good to my ears.

I've got a Zeller solid top and am using a K&K Bassmax pickup. It's going through a Roland DB500 combo (160W single 12"). I used it today for the first time loud (and our drummer is LOUD - no chance of him learning to play dynamically, he turned up with only one stick!) and it was quite difficult to stop feeding back. I ended up cutting all frequencies (amp has bass, treble and a sweepable mid, which had best results with the lowest frequency cut) to get a decent sound. The other guys in the band said it sounded good but as I'm off to the side and not directly hearing the amp, it sounded a bit boomy to me. I'm going to experiment with the pickup placement (anyone had any success with a Bassmax?) and amp placement - I'll try it off the floor. Any other suggestions? The Bassmax has a plate for fitting between the strings after the bridge but I've read that it's not a great idea to dampen the afterlength. Any thoughts?

[quote name='mrjim' post='368396' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:42 PM']i dont know how you can afford to change strings so often...[/quote] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_red_label_045.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_red_label_045.htm[/url] Used to be £6 before the pound dropped!! I like them 'semi' played in, so I'll chuck a set on 2 rehearsals before a gig and then it's right for a couple of shows.

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='363031' date='Dec 24 2008, 07:00 PM']I have been a member since 2004. I originally joined for double bass info- the DB side of the board is a goldmine,[/quote] + 1 I'm a member but mostly read posts on DB forum - still cliquey, all US made basses, very little on Euro manufacturers. But still a goldmine.

I've got a stentor and I'm in South East London (SE13). Feel free to contact me if you'd like to check it out. Edit: Just checked it, it's a Zeller, for Stentor, don't know what model it is but the luthier said it's got a solid top and lami back.

I read somewhere that sax reeds were good for a shim to pad out the gap.

Fortress in Old Street are good (not cheap), as is Gun Factory in Stoke Newington. We used to use Enterprise in Leicester Square till they turned it into a champagne bar(!!).