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yeah already tried this Craig. Still undecided - different amps/cab combinations have their own strengths etc.... I did try out an Aguilar 750 and was impressed but at £1900 it should be good.

Thanks. helpful.

sorry guys - I dont know what the hell I typed in this thread title!!! ;-))

I've been researching a mega-rig and have come up with the following; Ampeg svt pro 7 or Hartke Kilo Barefaced big twin and compact I did check out Aguilar but heads are so expensive I'm not sure they're worth the extra £££ What do u think? - v interested to hear comments from BF users... Thanks JB

I've got a tc bh500 amp with built in compressor but it cuts far too much frequency even at a very low operation. Who does the best compressor where u can control all parameters pl guys? Ta J

How do u get a fret less sound from a fretted bass???

I'm going to trade up my TC Rig and have been looking at the following: Aguilar DB750 amp & 8x 10 DB cab £3k Hartke LH1000 amp and 2x BF Big Twins £2,750 Ampeg SVT pro 7 amp and 8x10 cab £1,800 I've tried out the Aguilar rig and its awesome. Also tried the Ampeg one and its great (though not quite up to Aguilar sound quality). I would expect the Barefaced Rig to be completely outrageous but havent tried this out yet, I'm also wondering about longevity of manufacturer - and so Ampeg is looking good on this and the price front. What would u do?? Thanks JB

I had a TE rig up to 2 yrs ago - too heavy and lost out to competition on sound and price so needs to raise its game now.

Skidder! - I've almost done a deal to sell a kidney in China for £8k so I'll be able to afford TWO big twins!!

I insured my rig/guitar a year ago and now (after properly reading the terms and conditions) I realize that the insurers will only pay out if: 1. The moon is made of cheese 2. I can produce a picture of the gunman on the grassy knoll 3. I know Lord Lucan's email address 4. I can find an honest politician 5. The locks on my car have been tested and certified by Fort Knox 6. You claim on a Tuesday and its not raining Are there any reasonable insurance companies who insure kit at gigs/in transport (and who have actually paid out) etc? thanks JB

Nice rig dude! There really does seem to be a general move towards BF cabs - main reasons seem to be; 1. Personalized customer service is second to none 2. Owners [b][i]really[/i][/b] understand sound from a bass player's perspective 3. Very robust kit 4. Sounds great/cuts through mix 5. High quality build/components 6. 30 day return guarantee 7. It defies physics - its not heavy I'm looking to upgrade TC cabs/amp in Jan '12 and BF is def in the running - also looking at Aguilar and Ampeg to compare. Have a good one guys! JB

OMG! I tried out this amp today - I tried to sell one of my kidneys to the shop but they declined! It's very impressive - loud but with real quality/depth and it felt like it should just have a 'power reserve' gauge / like a new Rolls Royce does. Definately the next trade up from my current BH500. TC do seem to be investing loads into client demand/the bass cognoscenti J

I've been using Rotosound Swing 66's for a while on a Warwick corvette five string but am getting p'd off that their tone doesn't seem to last long and they're expensive. Anyone clean strings using meths? Does it work? I think I'll try out either Warwick black labels or Elixir coated - any views/experience anyone? JB

I've found digitech quite naff. MXR kit is really well made and works well - with Boss coming in 2nd.

It may help to get a good quality noise gate - mxr etc. or it may just be a case of keep changing your connector leads and the order in which any pedals are arranged - sounds crazy but can make all the difference.

TC Electronic have been excellent - really wanted to help/'own' the problem. I'll def buy my next rig from them. I'm also impressed (again) with the comaraderie of bass players - they are by far the most helpful, civilized and friendly members of any band.

[quote name='winterfire666' timestamp='1321982478' post='1445146'] i have properly installed front and side led's in green on my Vester argus bass, its the best thing i have ever done! visibilty is never a problem now even in too.bright/dark stage conditions (or when my hair is in the way) i never want to play any of my other basses now i dont think i could live without them. overall expensive but definitly worth it. i have seen the fretfx ones in the flesh and they seem pretty cool for the cash but not a patch on the real thing. [/quote] Hey Winterfire - what did they cost to get installed??

As lighting engineers/designers seem to get more....'creative' many gigs end up pretty dark and fret reference can be hard - unless you have fantastic muscle/arm/spatial co-ordination in pitch black. Has anyone used fretfx markers or alternative and are they worth the RRP or did u get LED's inlaid? cheers JB

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Hey Guys/Mr Anthony yep - problem solved - combination of gain/volume/sansamp settings/new strings and darren from Bassmerchant. JB

Thanks to all for responding to my amp issue - especially Darren at Bassmerchant (he was excellent/it's criminal they're closing down). One more question..when D tested my amp he went through RS210 and 212 spkrs which sounded great /very rich (using Spector). I ramped the amp up when I got home through BC210 & 212 (with amp set flat) and using WArwick corvette with brand new strings and sound is 'woody'/no real body. Could this be totally down to superiority of RS cabs??? The BCs are 250w and RS 400.. Cheers guys

Thanks guys - But I have a BH500 not an RH450 classic.

Hi Guys Need u're help... I've got a BH500 and 2x10 and 2x12 matched cabs....my problem is that the amp doesn't sound very loud ( I have to play on 8/10) at normal pub gigs. I use a Warwick Corvette and Sansamp programmable preamp.I'm surprised that it seems that players rate the BH500 for its volume. Any ideas/suggestions very welcome! My band doesnt play exceptionally loud so I don't see that as the problem. I'm now thinking that I may have to trade up to a 750w amp or even higher!! Is this the reason TC have bought out the Blacksmith?? cheers!! JB