Shockwave

[quote name='alexclaber' post='623903' date='Oct 12 2009, 12:54 PM']Personally my suspicion is that there's a lot of super-lightweight amps that simply don't deliver the power they should.[/quote] I would have to agree on this. [quote name='alexclaber' post='623903' date='Oct 12 2009, 12:54 PM']however a better solution is almost always to get a second 8 ohm cab which increases your sensitivity so fewer watts will get you more loudness, and more current flows from a given voltage because the load is now 4 ohms so it's a win win.[/quote] Very true, but my problem is exactly that i can only use one cab max, need to learn to drive etc. [quote name='alexclaber' post='623903' date='Oct 12 2009, 12:54 PM'](not like Ped and his crazy 'breath to fret' Vigiers)[/quote] I know! I thought i was the lightest fairy bass player there. But Ped takes it to a new state light!

[quote name='alexclaber' post='395996' date='Jan 31 2009, 11:30 AM']But what amp were you using? I can guarantee that an EBS 2x10" 4 ohm would be no louder than an 8 ohm one when powered by one side of my PLX 3002 because of the amp having enough power at 8 ohms to take the cab to its limits. Alex[/quote] Interesting, I put a 8ohm 1x15 Black widow cab up to a 4Ohm 1x15 Black widow and the 4ohm was much louder. The problem is, for some reason some amps just prefer running flat out at 4 ohms. Case in point an Ashdown Little Giant. Really quiet when running at 8 ohms. And only really get any power at all when going between 12 and 5 oclock. But the 4ohm seems to be quite loud from the off and just continues to get louder the more the master it turned up. I know many people who also experienced the same thing with the Little Giant. I guess this is something that happens with Class D amps. Hence why i am always concerned about running 8 ohm cabs on their own and why i usually insist on 4 ohms. Also considering the SVT i have on the way, derives most of its power at 2 ohms stereo. So i would always appreciate 2 ohm or 4 ohm cabs whilst bi-amping. If i were running it mono bridged (About 1000watts.) I may be ok with using an 8 ohm cab. But then again i am usually playing at higher volumes then the average basschatter.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='623607' date='Oct 11 2009, 11:25 PM']I really did like that Shuker chunky neck which is unusual for me, I usually like something skinny and rosewood. And thanks on the TF, and thanks to WoT for making the mistake of selling it to me.[/quote] Oh the TF was yours, I was wondering what your stuff was doing away from everyone elses, Had a good 15 minutes bash on the TF. Man that bass sings!

Heartfield? Some sort of connection with Fender i believe.

Hey this pedal aint that bad! And i am completely anti effects! Reminds me alot of a Sansamp.

[quote name='ped' post='622706' date='Oct 10 2009, 09:29 PM'][/quote] Well i did use it at Doom metal practice last night

Bugger, the flatwounds that was on the charity table that i threw a few quid in the pot for were actually used roundwounds in a flats box! Doh! Should have realised but i hadnt even played flatwounds til i played on Hamsters P bass today. Ah well its all for charideeeeee

[quote name='silddx' post='622672' date='Oct 10 2009, 08:46 PM']Absolutely wickid day! Wonderful meeting so many cool people. There was some seriously high end kit there as well as HappyJack's £75 Kay, which was the surprise of the day for me, a great bass! Silverfoxnik, Merton, Hamster, Mrs Hamster (she's totally lovely ), Ped, Happy Jack, thanks so much for sorting it. Brilliantly organised! The talks and demos from Jakesbass, Alex Claber (sorry I didn't catch all of it mate), Ped and Bassace were REALLY interesting and useful. Thanks to Paul and Oli on the drums, thanks for the jam! I've come over all cuddly Cheers all !! A few pics quickly uploaded ..[/quote] Did anyone catch Bassace's license plate? Fricken amazing! Interesting day. No Mesa 400's, or Ampegs. Shame because thats what i really wanted to try out! Was a bit dissapointed by the Hartkes. Bassfaced cabs were very good and light, Though i probably wouldnt use them with a 5 string as i felt they lacked the extreme lows that i would need. But great punchy cabs! I WAS impressed with the Eden World Tour amps. I am seriously considering getting hold of one now. Best basses of the bash were. Peds Vigiers. The Wal Pro 1. The Gibson SGZ. I feel guilty about bringing my pedullas in such poor nick. Didnt have enough time from practice last night to clean then up and set them up for your average bass player! Great to see all of you. Absoloutely knackered now......Great raffle too........

[quote name='Captain Bassman' post='622261' date='Oct 10 2009, 09:11 AM']Damn, b*gger, sod it!!! Got a last minute call-up for a dep gig tonite so I can't come now! S'pose I should be happy to be out gigging but I was really looking forward to the bash and meeting all you guys. I missed last year's bash cos of a gig too. This damn hobby of mine keeps getting in the way of Bass Bashes!!! Anyway, sorry I can't be there but hope you all have a great day. See y'all next year! CB[/quote] Bugger, i wanted to play your aggies

[quote name='jakesbass' post='621845' date='Oct 9 2009, 05:30 PM']Hi Guys, just a quick request to anyone coming to my workshop, it would be handy for the purposes of demonstration if you could bring a random piece of music (cd or summat) as I would like to play for you guys a piece that I've never heard before in order to demonstrate the importance of ear training. Obviously the chances are that I will have heard some of the things that you may bring but I'll be honest and if I've never played said track before I should be able to show you how quickly a well trained pair of ears can analyse a piece. Cheers in advance. Jake[/quote] I'll have to bring some black metal then

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='621349' date='Oct 9 2009, 09:49 AM']If it's possible to do PayPal (or similar) transactions on the day on one person's laptop (I've no idea how that would all work) then that would be a real help for those of us planning to do some trading. Wouldn't you need a Wi-Fi connection at the school, though?[/quote] Nah hes got mobile internets on his 3 dongle

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='621344' date='Oct 9 2009, 09:45 AM']I can bring my 3 dongal and a laptop if you guys want?[/quote] At this rate you'll be bringing the entire contents of your house! But yeahhhhhhhhh Most BCers wont be used to chatting in real life about basses for hours on end. So would probably need their website fix too!

[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='621326' date='Oct 9 2009, 09:26 AM']Oops - sorry Rob! And yes, we will have stickers on the day...[/quote] Awesome, time to pretend to be someone i am not.... Also, on the assumption i buy an amp, anyone bringing internet access? I dont feel like bringing 1200 cash all that way! I could use Paypal or a cheque

Also, will we get stickers so we can put our usernames on to let people know who everyone is?

Second time of posting this, quit missing me! 01. Silverfoxnik: For sale and/or trade: GK 700RB head, Kay '80s thru neck bass (for sale/trade). Interested in: 5 string basses, preferably passive & through-neck.. 02. MacDaddy. For trade. Hercules guitar stand - the one that folds up small, black with a dark orange centre. I need to trade for a guitar stand I can use with my Hamer Blitz bass (Explorer bass) which needs to hang rather than sit. Ta. 03.Captain Rumble: For sale Wal pro 1 04. Shockwave: For sale, Ashdown Little Giant 1000. Wanted, Hybrid or all valve amp heads/racks. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='620890' date='Oct 8 2009, 07:20 PM']Never mind mate I'll PM you in the morning I may be able to get to Bristol next week.[/quote] Ok if you can let me know and i can hold it back for you

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='620861' date='Oct 8 2009, 06:49 PM']Does he have room for a 1X15"[/quote] Neg

Whoop whoop, my ride came through i am coming!!! He was on holiday and didnt realise