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I've got a Castle cases job - for a 1x15. Its really not that heavy on its own (plastic honeycomb sheet rather than all plywood), and with a BR cab inside its still probably lighter than a typical SWR/Eden etc etc without the road case. So I'd say its a good idea if a BF cab will be spending much time in a van, or out of your control. Roqsolid covers are great for general car use, but not enough in a van full of stuff.
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Obviously, these are just my thoughts..nothing scientific. Its also worth noting that the current EA Wizzy cabs are more voiced and lighter than the CXL series I used. Both can do "thick" as well as each other, but the EA's had a less forgiving midrange - I guess that would be "flatter" in most people's language. I could smooth it out easily with eq, but it was there. Neither has a mid scoop in my experience - more traditional cabs from Eden/SWR/Trace etc seem to have a significant hole in the mids, I guess to make them sound attractive to bass players and make them appear to have a good "bass response". EA and BF both have real low end, and less of this scoop. Both are also very responsive to minor eq changes...you can hear it when you tweak. And you can hear the voicing of amps/preamps - that can be good and bad! I've got three gigs this Saturday, posh functions and a noisy Blues job. The 44lb EA cab would do all very well, and so could the 20lb BF Midget. I traded the CXL last week because if its weight, not because of its sound. Try and hear them...its the only way. But don't forget to lift them as well.
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Oh yes....Barefaced Compact (briefly), Barefaced Midget and Euphonic CXL 112 and CXL110's. Used to have an iAmp 500, now have the Micro. Also used AI head..the simpler Clarus version. The Euphonics (older versions, not the current Wizzy types) were very slightly better sounding, but only if clean and clear is your thing. They weighed a hell of a lot more than BF stuff, but did feel nice and solid. The Barefaced (non tweet) cabs both have a hint of old-school roundness to them, but mixed with great clarity - no mid scoop thing. I don't need extended treble, so both the Compact and Midget sound fine to me. That makes them a great match with "flat" amps like the iAmp and Clarus - they are a bit more forgiving. Also the background hiss doesn't get reproduced so clearly. The light weight is fantastic. So...my conclusion was very close on sound, BF weight wins it easily for my needs. I currently use the EA Micro/BF Midget combo very happily for almost everything (from "acoustic" upright to noisy Blooze bass guitar).
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I've been using the PJB CUB recently (Zeller hybrid with Realist) and it was great...not loud, but ok for very small "almost acoustic" gigs. The only thing I didn't like was the slight background electronic whistle noise, but I never heard in a gig setting...only at home with nothing else going on. The preamp was very easy to work with, and the mute switch was a nice touch for double bass.
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And a gentle acoustic bump....nobody curious? -
These recently came with a Turner/Renaissance acoustic bass - great strings, but I've tried them before on an acoustic bass and they are just too light for me. I play double bass with a medium action, and they are just too easy! Designed in part by Rick Turner, these are intended to give a superb acoustic sound when amplified with a piezo pickup - they won't work with magnetic pickups, as they have a nylon core. The gauges are odd and light..but they only make the one set. The sound is a bit like a giant classical guitar - lovely, warm but not acoustically loud. You may have to adjust your set up - they are light gauge and low tension. I superglued a 3mm veneer shim under the saddle on my acoustic BG to try them out, and that worked well...and was easily reversible. These are used, and have been on a 2/2 headstock, 34" scale - but both sets are still shiny bronze, so they are a long way from dead. These go for £30 plus per set new, so I'm putting these two used sets up for £25 posted - if you've ever been tempted to try them out here's a chance? Edit for clarity - thats £25 for both sets...no point in me keeping them, I won't use them.
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I can't go (family stuff that night..couldn't get there in time) but what a nice idea. I'd love to hear someone like Mo talking about what he's done over the years.
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I'm soo glad you live a long way from Bristol........please make it go away........ -
Those pickups covers are just pure class...understated, but class.
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Exchanged basses with Pete this afternoon - very easy, met as arranged and a fair exchange of pretty exotic basses...isn't BassChat a good place to be!? Cheers Pete
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Which makes me think its a magnetic polarity issue, which is harder to spot...and far less expected? Good luck...they're great when they work!
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I had a similar problem a few years ago - seemed like one of the pairs in one of the pickups (you've essentially got four coils in total, each sensing a pair of strings) was wired internally out of phase...or the magnetic polarity of one pair of strings was the wrong way round. Never did work it out but the dealer replaced them, no hassle and the replacements were fine. My guess is someone wasn't too careful when they were mounting the magnets...so each pickup sounds fine on its own, but weird things happen when you mix pickups listening to the same string. See if you can test the magnetic polarity...that's about as much as I can help! If there is a problem, it could be as easy as flipping the bar magnet on the bottom (if you can unstick it).
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We'd like your feedback on Neck Wood! SS1 Wenge vs Maple
BassBod replied to Warwick_Official's topic in Bass Guitars
I'd love to see a "modern" version of graphite - some form of epoxy resin/wood fibre material. I've tried a few carbon fibre instruments over the years and the only one that sounded great to me was a Zon. The recipe they used for the neck material just sounded more natural, but with the good aspects of carbon fibre as well. Given Warwicks' environmental efforts it would be fantastic if they could really look into an "eco-version" of the carbon fibre idea - recycled wood fibre made into synthetic super-wood. Just a thought.... -
SOLD - SWR Goliath III with protective cover
BassBod replied to fealey's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Trades eh....come on, give me a clue? I can PM you some random suggestions, if you like? -
SOLD - SWR Goliath III with protective cover
BassBod replied to fealey's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
I'm a born again SWR user at the mo...and I'm in Bristol..so show us some pics -
We'd like your feedback on Neck Wood! SS1 Wenge vs Maple
BassBod replied to Warwick_Official's topic in Bass Guitars
I'd much prefer Wenge. All maple is too vanilla...you need some choc too! And what is Ekanga anyway?? Sounds made up to me. -
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Monday bump Edit for info - Thomann currently sell these for £350..and normal UK prices are more like £400. Bargain..or what!?
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I know! Pretty sure I'll miss it as soon as its gone....but I've just been a bit spendy, and I need to raise some extra cash in case a few things don't pay enough (or quickly enough).
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Tiny combo, with two inputs (seperate level and eq) variable compressor and aux input for iPod etc. Headphone (no hiss!) and Line plus balanced DI output. (Edit: Forgot to mention one input also takes XLR mic, as well as jack) Great little unit - fantastic for practise and teaching and very good for small gigs..as long as there isn't a drummer! I have used it for double bass jazz trio gigs with drums, and just about got away with it..but not recommended without using the DI. Sounds lovely with acoustic BG. This amp is in excellent condition, just a few minor scratches. Comes with its own gig bag, again in good condition, although clearly used. [attachment=111300:P1000578.JPG][attachment=111301:P1000573.JPG][attachment=111305:P1000575.JPG] Only one niggle - like some other PJB amps, this does have a slight background "whistle" noise...no hiss or hum, more of a whistle. You can only hear it when you are in a very quiet situation, and you won't be aware of it in any gig context - it bugged me a bit, until I used the amp for some small gigs, then it didn't bother me at all - and I consider myself a fussy bugger! Collection (and try out) much preferred from Bristol/Bath area.... cheers BB
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I was afraid you were going to say that. I'm off to count my debts, and see if anyone is likely to pay me this week! -
Now tell me its a proper 240v export version....and doesn't need a transformer etc etc
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My dream amp..25 years ago! Could you comment on its bass potential (small gigs, obviously!) I seem to remember these being used by bass players..way back when?
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I've found a MM placement is better than J bridge or P bass, if you're only having one pickup. Too close to the bridge and its very thin sounding, typical P bass position loses some of the mid growl I want from a fretless. Even if you don't want any knobs, its worth considering a series/par switch or just a passive treble roll off. I've found EMGs really need a bit of treble taken off as they are voiced to be very bright. I've got a fretless with no knobs (Aaron Armstrong passive humbucker) but it has got a single coil/series/par switch on the jack plate.
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Blue tack does a good job, and if you're lucky they'll pop straight back without any creases.