StraightSix

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1326745088' post='1501497'] I think there's quite a good sennheiser one too which is a bit cheaper, but I can't remember what it's called..... [/quote] ...Sennheiser E865 ? I would give the AT a try and see how it fares - it could be excellent if you don't play too loud. Condensors generally give a little more openess and detail which, depending on your singer, can make all the difference.

PM'd

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1326107225' post='1492255'] The CE2 is very good - I've got the Amdek version from the early 80s (same circuit, different box) and it sounds very good...I like it a lot more now than I did back then! [/quote] I agree the CE2 is a lovely chorus. [quote name='1976fenderhead' timestamp='1326116166' post='1492445'] I agree it's great (and I have one for sale in the Effects for Sale section ) but I don't think the flanger is great TBH, which is why I'm selling it because I mostly need flanger. if you are mostly after a chorus, it's great to have that little added versatility there with that flanger, but if flanger is your main thing you're not gonna be satisfied with what this one offers. [/quote] ...sounds like you need a 1970s Electric Mistress

[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1326620619' post='1499493'] I would shy away from a 15" cab and go for a 2x10 or a 4x10. you don't lose any bottom end[/quote] I would say this would be the best plan too - get a 4X10 extension cab for a monster 6X10 stack.

[quote name='stevie' timestamp='1326301116' post='1495174'] A 12 and a horn is probably the optimum configuration for vocal cabs. For pubs you should be able to get away with 250 watts of amplifier power, although more is always better. [/quote] I agree with this - what are you intending to put through the PA...? If it's just for vocals, I would also suggest going with 12" + horn cabs...the 15" cabs I've tried are always hit and miss with vocals (same for wedge monitors).

D'addario NPS roundwound 'EXL165' (45,65,85,105) I'll take these please. You have a PM.

[quote name='lanark' timestamp='1326465659' post='1497590'] I think that, on the whole, if you've paid a lot of money for something it's human nature to convince yourself that it's made an improvement way above it's actual measurable effects. You find this especially with high-end home audio equipment - and exotic woods in electric guitars. It might make a difference, but there's always a point (usually quite low) at which price has no further effect on quality and only has an effect on marketing and bullshit. [/quote] Ah - the law of diminishing returns... I use Roto RB40 nickel and find they work well for me - nice feel and good tone with decent life...and only £12 a set. I'm tempted by this thread to try some DR Lo-Riders and also Picato sounds interesting...

[quote name='MarkBassChat' timestamp='1326265839' post='1494567'] Also a meaningful subject of the topic [/quote] I agree - you will get far more help if you title the thread subject meaningfully...

As previously stated - make sure your knob is not rubbing on your body

Here's a decent temporary stopgap: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERIOR-QUALITY-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-STRINGS-THROUGH-BODY-BRIDGE-BLACK-BB404-/190584089773?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c5fb26cad"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUPERIOR-QUALITY-BASS-GUITAR-BRIDGE-STRINGS-THROUGH-BODY-BRIDGE-BLACK-BB404-/190584089773?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item2c5fb26cad[/url]

I've had an H4 for a few years now and find it extremely useful and good quality. An added advantage is the XLR ins which allows the use of serious studio condenser mics rather than the built-in ones - it even supplies Phantom power but best used on a mains adapter if you are using the Phantom option.

[url="http://www.dawsons.co.uk/boss-patch-cable"]http://www.dawsons.co.uk/boss-patch-cable[/url] This looks like it might be the one - best to call them and check to be sure.

You might be better off getting one of the Mods to move this (or copy it) to the Effects For Sale section and adding 'Wanted' to the title

...try a different pool

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1325633444' post='1485598'] Best bass lines I ever had to learn. [/quote] He is an under rated player in my book - I'm a big fan. Just listen to the end section of Mr Big for great tones and timing.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1325617778' post='1485299'] Really nice guy. Shame he's a scientologist. [/quote] Yes - I didn't know that...a great shame...getting shafted by scavengers is no way to earn a living...here's a great quote from L.Ron Hubbard (the 'creator' of scientology) which shows his intentions early on: "Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wanted to make a million dollars, the best way to do it would be start his own religion." L. Ron Hubbard, 1948

[quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1325610406' post='1485160'] Better off with a Hofner Violin bass if you want an old short scale bass that you can actually use. [/quote] ...or a Gibson EB3. [quote name='bremen' timestamp='1325610509' post='1485167'] Brilliant image! [/quote] I laughed out loud at that comment when I read it...it is something to be aware of with these basses though...imagine it leaned against the amp during the break in rehearsals, bass slips and the headstock collapses. There are many of these out there with headstock repairs. Caveat Emptor.