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No, it was at an outdoor festival. I've USA fenders, played through every head and cab going, I still maintain that sound beat a USA p and svt rig. Don't worry, I know that sounds crazy

Just to clarify, the benton was the best live sound I've ever had. The best recorded sound (never used the Harley yet) was my Fender p bass straight into scarlet into desk.

This was through a pa company's rig for an outdoor concert. Couldn't belive how good it sounded on stage (most of it was from the front of house sound). Its a 5 selector and 3 band active bass so I had plenty of flexibility if needed. But I didn't need it. Bit of mid boost, rear humbucker. Job done.

......... ........ A Harley benton mm84a direct into the PA! Can't believe it. Not even a Di pedal used. No amp, no Di pedal, no emulators. Just a second hand 70 Harley benton straight into the desk.....

Fliippin eck! I paid 300 second hand just a few months ago. That's a cracking deal.

No problem. Glad you're sorted. That headphone button has caught nearly everyone out who owns one at one time or another, me included

It's not the old headphones switch/bufton on the back is it? Just check your headphone button isn't pressed in.

Imo the p bass sound when people refer to it is a really really raw sound slightly rough and distorted too, but sits lovely and warm in the mix. It's not necessarily the standard sound you'd get just from plugging any p bass in.

Hohner b2a or b2b. They look like a steinberger and have some licence part/design from them. I had one was surprised how good it was.

These are fantastic!! I now use this as my main bass in the party band. They're SO good!

Ah sorry, I was thinking of the amp head, not the pedal.

My aux in is fine? There's a volume dial next to it from memory?

Yes, I think too many people think these are magic cabs that are blisteringly loud and far better than anything else out there. I believed the hype. I know a lot of users love them but for me they were just a decent cab with decent volume. I really wasn't overly impressed. Like anything though, everyone's experience and needs are different.

I played the hb mm84a at practice last night over 2 sets. It's very very good. Can't believe it to be honest. Def up there with anything I've had sound wise I'd say (which is crazy). Sits quite well round the neck and easy to reach the fretboard. All 5 positions worked well in a different way. The best for our band was bridge humbucker. Real nice, warm and defined. It is heavy though.

The Harley benton I have does the same. All great sounds but 2 and 4 are noticeably a lot quieter.

I do love the look of them bongos. They suffer from rickenbackeritis though, where they never come down in price!

Id love one of the fuschia one of those!!

I'm probably the anomoly but I had x2 barefaced 210s which I thought would be everything I needed, but they really didn't work for me at all. The ashdown 410 that replaced it was far superior to my in ears (subjective I know). The mark bass travellers were great in a vertical 210 set up. And prob half the price. I currently use a vertical 410 from Laney. Love it. They're prob 600 new now, but they are so easy to move around. They wheels and top handle make it feel very very light to move around. There's also side handles too if needed. Plenty of 210 cabs out there though if you wanted a cheaper set up. Only thing I'd recommend is get 2 of the same.

Hi all, I've recently bought a very cheap second hand Harley benton mm84a which is a double humbucker active bass. 5 way selector switch. Weird thing - I absolutely love it!! So much so I'm thinking of using it full time for one of my bands. But just for info - does anyone else use or has anyone else used a double humbucker bass? What ones did/do you use? I had a USA cali l2000 over covid but it just didn't do anything for me in a band situation. Yet the Harley benton does? Weird. Any views on other double humber basses appreciated. I love mine as its like having 5 basses in one. From thinner harsher sounds to full fat sounds.

I love my Laney Digbeth. Headphonesaux in 500w 2 channel Lightweight Great amp.

I've had a V6 and a ctm300. In all honesty and it breaks me to say it, both were just too inflexible for the band I was in. Both got lost in the mix and didn't have the mid drive to find their way out. I wish I'd had more time with them to play around further. If I had a choice I'd say the V6 was nicer as it was a lot lighter (prob half the weight) and smoother. What was weird though is I had to push both of them very hard volume wise. Completely personal choice though.