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Without wanting to make this even more complex... Be careful about using a x-over to separate your dirty and clean channels - the effect is much more pronounced than simply EQ'ing the two channels differently. With an EQ you can give 'bias' to the tone, probably giving more high frequencies tothe fx channel so that a fuzz/delay can stand out, and keep the clean channel for the low end. However an x-over will completely remove any frequencies below/above the specified x-over frequencies. Nothing at all will show. Done without care this will at best leave you with an overall mix with gaps in it. At worst your clean channel will have no response above an open-G string (for eg.), and your dirty channel will suddenly vanish as you move down the neck... try that with an octaver or pitchshifter!

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='270881' date='Aug 27 2008, 11:46 AM']The only down side was that I 'had' to take both combos (H&K Bassbase, which were quite weighty) to get what I wanted. If you had a stereo cab (1 cab with each speaker(s) with its own separate inputs) you could do it on a smaller scale![/quote] Don't distract the man !!!! [b]Twin[/b] Ampeg 8x10's are essential for ALL pub gigs !! Everyone knows that.

[quote name='geilerbass' post='270814' date='Aug 27 2008, 10:25 AM']I've had a similar problem with my AH350SMX. It's definitely the SMX 12 band pre-amp and clearly has a 350W power stage, but I can't find any information specific to it. There's the manual covering the AH300SMX and AH400SMX, but nothing on the 350. Weird.[/quote] I could be mistaken, but I think the original amps were the 250 and 350, which were then 'enhanced' up to the round numbers of 300 / 400 (in terms of the powerstage). It surprises me that there is trouble getting info on these amps... they really were the (classy) bread and butter amps of the 90s. You couldn't go to a gig/studio and not see green somewhere. If there aren't many for sale then its probably because they are class and people hang on to them. IMO both SM and SMX series of amps were the last great amps that Trace made. The V series was awesome, but the SM(X) were just so versatile.

its that bl**dy b ) turning in to a thing again isn't it !! Grrrrrrrrr

Just re-read the OP following cheddatom's repsonse.... Two amps, split AFTER the pedal board??? Yes, that does sound curious. IMO the two main reasons to split the rig are: a) to have switchable clean and tube-overdrive sounds to maintain some clean bass (with the solid bottom end) when your fx kick in and remove the frequencies that count. Putting the fx through both sides would achieve neither, but its personal choice. But, like I say, suck it and see.

I'm there with the whole (mini)twin-rig deal. I think we should start our own forum Contrary to Tayste I run them both in parallel (sametime) so just split the signal. This allows me to have my clean sound underpinning any fx that I through in to the dirty side, and when I cut the fx it just adds some growl. I'm the first to admit that this is overkill for most gigs, and don't expect anything but total disdain from your 6-string cousins and tubthumpers. I run the Eden Pre as my clean side and use my SVP as dirty, with a BassPod Live, Big Muff and Octaver in the loop. FWIW I can't recommend either of these preamps enough. It takes a lot of work to get stuff balanced properly, especially if you start EQ'ing the dirty side to get the most from the FX chain. I found a few hours hooked into the PA at my local rehearsal space sorted things ok. The trick is in the splitter as you run into resistance problems with basic splitters, especially if you are using active basses. Look out for ground loop issues too, as you will be connecting two mainspowered amps together, with you in the middle. Some people recommended getting a splitter with dual earthlift, but I understand this can cause problems with the high Q from the bass. Basically... suck it and see. Using a wireless set may ease some problems by pulling the bass (and you) out of the earth circuit.

Most of what I (think I) know has already been said, but the trace range at that time consisted of either the SM or SMX preamp on top of various sized poweramps. The SM range is the 7-band EQ, and the SMX range was 12 band, with greater connectivity/compressor functions Linking this to Doug Wimbish, he was certainly using the SMX at the time (according to the promo/endorsement shots I remember). The 1200 in the amps name refers to the powerstage, which would be 2x 600w, or 1200w bridged. I think the others in the range were the 300, 400, and 600. The 1200 powerstage could drive an elephant and the 'popular' arrangment of cabs was 2 x 1x15" with 2 x 4x10 w/horn. Awesome.

[quote name='E_MaN' post='270260' date='Aug 26 2008, 02:00 PM']Flea never played a MM on record apart from when using a 5....I think for BSSM he used a Spector?[/quote] My recollection is that he was using Alembics for recording at that time, with a Wal as well. Time to dust off my Funky Monks VHS...

[quote name='phil_the_bassist' post='267780' date='Aug 22 2008, 12:31 PM']more coffee===>keyboard than ever before! Beautiful! [/quote] And don't get me started on how chuffed I am to finally have a rack that requires a two-handed lift

I turned over my pride and joy the other night to find an enormous gash. Gutted. I reckon the damage was caused when moving my 12" cab when I was a bit tipsy.

Met this man in the pub last night, showing pictures of a 2002 in natural. [attachment=12513:_4494920...r_pa226b.jpg] Told him I wasn't interested though.

i apologise for the extemely patronising tone of my last post having read it back

I had the same thing at Xmas when I renewed my subscription, but a quick call soon sorted things out. Its not the greatest run outfit in the world, but its worked fine since. PS. Q: "Why are there no copies in WHSmith?" A: Probably because the rest of the print run went straight out to non-subscribers!

IMO Early models of a brand that became famous/amazing... like Overwater / GB Limited editions by established manufacturers (that aren't novelty items)... like the T-Bass At the end of the day a 'collectors item' is for collectors and will rarely see the light of day. If you really want to make money out of your instrument then learn to play it well, do some good tunes, and go play it in front of people. Then it will truly be 'appreciated' and 'valuable'.

Cheers Dave, Yeah - thats going to be the plan. I'm very very curious. Nick

Thanks to everyone for their help and suggestions. I bought Bassjamm's Schroeder 1210R at the weekend and the signs are good so far, so watch this space... Cheers all.

Well, it took me a while, but here goes: This is me! [attachment=12463:n7044151...895_1797.jpg] And this was me a few years back... [attachment=12464:n7044151...434_7634.jpg] And here's me with Mrs Coasterbass [bless] [attachment=12466:1.JPG] And lastly here's Coaster in action [attachment=12467:12102007344.jpg]

[quote name='ste_m3' post='265378' date='Aug 19 2008, 12:19 PM']Is there any chance you could both send the money/bass to a respected member and pay a bit extra for him/her to send it on once both are recieved? If you can find someone willing im sure that would work! Have you spoken to this guy on the phone? If im nervous about a deal i find thats the way forward.[/quote] Thats a good plan. Find a mediator.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='265012' date='Aug 18 2008, 10:25 PM']Bumping the list. List of Attendees so far: 01. Silverfoxnik: Roscoe Beck V, Wal Pro2e, BC Rich Eagle, plus I'll be bringing my DBX MC 6 Compressor and probably a small rig including my SWR Triad 02. Hamster: Lakland and hopefully a couple of completed BFM cabs 03. OBBM: a couple of basses and perhaps the Orangtino if anyone is interested. 04. NowVertical: GB Rumour 5, KSD 60's Proto-J 5, Mongrel 62 Fender P (now fretless with a J added), Acoustic Image Contra II 05. Happy Jack: a selection of vintage Hofners & a Verithin bass or two 06. Zach: spector rebop 07. Ped: with my usual babies (pair of Vigier Passions as I am sure you are sick of by now) 08. s_u_y: Fender Precision '74, my EBS MicroBass II DI and if my custom portable poweramp being made by Alien (Andy) is finished, I'll bring that too! 09. nig: SB-8 Chapman Stick 10. G-77: usual collection of Graphite maybe the Wal 11. Coasterbass: Lefty MM Stingray IV, Lefty Warwick Thumb V, Lefty Fender Jazz American Deluxe, Lefty Fender Jazz Hotrodded 12. johnnylager: Geddy Lee with Wizard 84's, EBS MultiComp, SansAmp ParaDriver, Aural Xciter and a J-Lo fuzz + ABM 500 combo 13. Gamble: Ampeg SVP Pro pre-amp with Harma and Philips valves, Samson S1 compressor, QSC power amp, SWR Goliath Snr 6X10 14. Merton: Status Retroactive Bass and my TE V-Type 8x8 rig (what about the Groove????) 15. Higgie: Lakland DJ4 & DJ5, Musicman Stingray 3EQ, Original Mutron III, Akai Deep Impact, Akai Headrush, Demeter Compulator, Digitech WH-1 Whammy, Custom Modded Big Muff, Way Huge Aqua Puss clone, EA iAmp 600 16. Alexclaber: will bring some of my new cabs with me! 17. Walbassist: 2006 Wal Mk III 5, 1994 Ken Smith BMT Elite G 5, 2008 Brook Otter 5 string ABG (due 20/7), Epifani PS600, Epifani PS112 x 2, 18. phil_the_bassist: Hartke stack (HA5500& VX215+VX410) and my MM SR5 3eq, Ashbory, pedalboard and whatever else I can fit in the car! 19. Mikey D: Ibanez GWB35 20. clauster: Omni15 (probable) and Omni10 (possible) 21. WalMan: Wal Pro1/Custom conversion, G&L L2500 (4+1 style), Markbass CMD121H combo, Possibly the BOD xT Pro & FSB, Marshall Superbass 100 head 22. peted: BFM Omni 10, Hartke 3500, Aphex Bass Xciter, Line6 Lowdown Studio, Warwick Thumb BO 4, custom butchered Japanese Squire Precision 23. onehappybunny: Fender Mustang (1976), DeArmond Jet Star, Warwick Katana, Mark Bass Jeff Berlin Combo, DHA1-EQ 24. andyonbass: a couple of ACG's 25. sixshooter: bringing a number of interesting basses and an interesting amp! 26. Nick Thomas: CS Jazz, L2500, and Eggle 27. Barneyg42: Jaydee Roadie Fretless 28. craigonbass: custom 100 Watt Harry Joyce (Hiwatt) head 29. stingrayfan: G&L Tribute L2000, Yamaha BB614, Stingray 4 (hopefully w/Status neck), and possibly the 24 year old 4x10 Trace Elliot combo (if anyone wants me to??) or my Trace head/Warwick cab. 30. Any more for any more?[/quote] Please can I extend my 'bringing' list to include my Ampeg SVP-Pro, Eden WP100 Preamp and Schroeder 1210R ? (I'm sure somewhere out there there's a gang of tooled up thugs greedily eyeing up this list and making plans to meet us all on the 27th!!)

I'm so glad this thread is still going.... its the gift that keeps on giving all year round (unlike my missus )

+1 to the posts above. I bought Jamie's 1210R this week and he's a top man... even when I was (substantially) delayed in picking it up. Cheers!

[quote name='Earbrass' post='264700' date='Aug 18 2008, 04:33 PM']But it's not a single night, is it, if it's an "established venue". I'm 100% on the side of the neighbours here - it's the venue who are being selfish, by not caring about their neighbours as long as they are getting their payment. Well done the neighbours for getting the restrictions imposed. More people should complain more often.[/quote] Whilst the NIMBY factor is there, and i have some sympathy for people who like a quiet life, the fact remains that they shouldn't live on the A1 and opposite an airfield if thats their main concern. Also, the venue have already been restricted to 6 events per year, so its not exactly every day.

[quote name='bassicinstinct' post='264448' date='Aug 18 2008, 11:48 AM']+1000!! I disagree completely with the sentiment of ironside1966's post. I cannot for the life of me imagine why any band with any dgree of self respect would even consider demeaning itself to such a ludicrous degree. May as well have the "Welcome" tatoo on the forehead IMHO.[/quote] I take your point to a degree, but after having driven 200 miles to do this gig there was an element of Dunkirk spirit about it. Your point about 'self respect' is a little harsh I think, as when the cards were fully on the table we: a) proved ourselves to know more about acoustic science than the Env Health guys know more about electricity than the electrician c) were proved to be the reasonable and professional ones in the eyes of the 'happy' couple. ?

[quote name='ste_m3' post='264446' date='Aug 18 2008, 11:38 AM']Well done for keeping it prefeesional man, after three times i really think i'd have apologised politely to the bride and groom then f***ed off! This is a load of twonk really, i mean say a band plays three hours a week, thats under 5% that some whiney old bastards cant hack. What would they do if they lived near a railway or an airport?! Again, Good job![/quote] Cheers again Ste. Could I please point out that this venue is ON the A1, and opposite an airfield !!