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  1. hamfist
    Got the 2 x ML112's today. Only been able to play at home with them, but they are what I hoped they would be. Lows are stong, yet tight. mids are articulate and very present. Highs are there but not harsh. The real test, of course, is loud with a band. I have a rehearsal on weds so will report back. Ian, thanks for taking such good care of them ! And Mark, from Bassdirect, thanks for the quick, safe posting. Thanks all !
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    Now sold elsewhere. For sale only, my 6 month old from new GK neo 212 II cab. Still in superb condition. A few very, very minor scuffs, to the plastic corners etc, but basically still in superb condition. Comes with the removable quality GK casters. Note ... new cabs do not come with these. The spec says it's just a smidge under 23kg. Not a one hand lift, but a very easy two arm lift for sure. 600W, 8 ohm. front ported. Adjustable tweeter dial on the back. Make no mistake this is a good piece of kit, and is in a completely different league to the GK MB cabinets. I would not be selling this except I have just forked out for a couple of Baer cabs. Only ever used with a 300W at 8 ohm amp, never louder than 10 o'clock on the MV, so never anywhere near fully stressed, ever. £335 posted within mainland UK, or £320 collected from the Southampton area. [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/gk-front.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/gk-top.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/gk-right-side.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/gk-rear.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/gk-left-side.html"][/url]
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    THanks to all who are suggesting songs.
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    Excellent suggestions from many of you. And, yes, I am aware that a load of our songs can be done (and many were done originally) with a 3 piece. I'm doing an hour long gig tonight with what we could put together from the set. However, we can't really do a lot of the "old" stuff now, so will have to work up a load of new ones. I get what a lot of you are saying about a single guitarist covering anything. IMO, some guitarists are better than others at that. In all honesty, our current guitarist is good, but doesn't have what I'd call a "big" sound. He has been great at fitting into a band (with our old keyboardist), but on his own, he's not the most creative at turning a 2 guitar piece into a 1 guitar piece (I sure hope he never reads this !). Maybe that will improve with necessity over the next few weeks/months. Who knows ? I definately see the attraction of sticking wth fewer personnel. But, anyway, I know the guys in my band, and I know that we will pull off rather better songs that were not written for intertwining dual guitar parts etc. So any more suggestions of specific songs would be great. PLease don't turn it into a discussion about the merits or not of one-guitar bands. cheers !
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    OK, my band is now currently down to one guitarist, so we're having to completely re-work our set. Trying to find a second guitarist, but it's difficult finding the right person. Anyway ....... I need suggestions of songs that can be pretty decently done just drums, bass, one guitar and voices. Currently we do stuff from bands like the Jam, Stereophonics, Fratellis, the Who, Killers etc, so stuff roughly in that sort of genre would be ideal. We don't do the typical classic rock, and are not interested in it TBH. So ... hit me with some ideas ! (please)
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    [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1362060844' post='1995144'] Tradition and cost. The first tweeters used were piezos, back around 1972. They were stuck in bass cabs because they were cheap and didn't need a crossover. Midranges weren't used because few existed capable of the job, and they required crossovers. Eventually dynamic tweeters with high pass filters, if not full blown crossovers, supplanted piezos, but midranges cost roughly twice as much, so they're seldom employed. The midranges we have at our disposal today render tweeters obsolete, but I wouldn't count on seeing them go away anytime soon. [/quote] Thanks Bill, I thought as much. Anyway, for me it's problem solved, as I will be in recept of two Baer ML112 cabs tommorow !
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    [quote name='Iana' timestamp='1362049564' post='1994907'] Congratulations, you have got a really good deal there, Mark told me he was going to put them up for 500 each. What are you going to drive them with? [/quote] Amp will be an Ashdown Spyder 550. Can't wait to have a "proper" midrange ! May I ask you what was not to your taste in the Baer cabs ?
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    WITHDRAWN OK, here is my immaculate two month old G&L tribute SB-2 in metallic gloss black. It has absolutely no marks, scratches or swirls on it AT ALL that I can find, except for one tiny, tiny mark on the end of the headstock. I guarantee that any marks you see on the pics are only dust. Upgrades are a Dimarzio Model P precision pickup, which I feel is a better match to the bridge pickup than the original MFD pickup. Although I can swap the original back in if you would prefer. The sale will include on of the P pickups, not both. Also, is a custom ebony thumbrest and a blue pearloid scratchplate (courtesy of our own BassDoc). The original black scratchplate will come as part of the deal also. THis bass has a stunning tone, and is only for sale, as I am finding the neck a touch thin (front to back) for me. It's a very Jazz-style neck, with a nut width of 38mm and although not as slim, fromt to back as a Geddy Lee, it's getting there. I know a lot of people love necks like these but, as I play with my thumb hooked around the neck, I find myself getting a sore hand (ah, diddums) where my hand meets the neck on the bottom. I have put a lot of effort into getting this bass right, and it's action is low and the neck is very playable. The neck pocket is tight as a tight thing. Intonation is perfect. Quality and finish makes current MIM Fenders look like toys. In fact I am a little disappointed to have to move it on, but I don't think ths hand issue is going to change. £385 posted within the UK. I can also send abroad. To the EU it would cost approximately an extra £20, but please contact me for costs. It will be double boxed correctly for transit. Please check my feedback, as I have sold a fair bit of stuff on here. Sorry, no trades. I need the cash to help pay for my new Baer cabs. [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/sb-2-full.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/sb-2-body.html"][/url] [url="http://www.ephotobay.com/share/sb-2-back.html"][/url]
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    [quote name='Iana' timestamp='1362047574' post='1994861'] Those cabs are absolutely mint with very light usage, nicely broken and ready to go, I know because they were mine! [/quote] And now they are mine !!!!!!!
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    [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1362004825' post='1994483'] Two ML112s for sale at BassDirect. So someone can get to try them and form a fair opinion using their own ears ... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Baer_ML112.html"]http://www.bassdirec...Baer_ML112.html[/url] [/quote] Gaaaaaah. I need these. Just how the hell to raise the money for them. All just at the wrong time.
  11. hamfist
    [quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1361996111' post='1994277'] Don't turn it completely down. Use your amp EQ to control the highs. [/quote] Yes, that's how I'm working it at the moment. And thanks to all for your comments everyone. I haven't actually taken the thing apart yet, as it seems like a bit of a performance to do so, but I guess I should do. Might also throw off an email to GK about it. And, Bill, to pick up your point about midrange drivers, my next cab will definately have one. I just don't understand why they are not standard on bass cabs, even instead of a tweeter. It's down to cost and tradition I expect.
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    Personally, I can't see what people see in the VT's. I have bought a plain VT and a deluxe at various points, thinking that so many people rave about them they must be great. However, both times I have quickly got rid. I find the quality of the overdrive/distortion to be rather fake and unpleasant. Yes, I know I'm in a minority here, but that's how it is. I'd advise to listen and play before you buy , if possible. Or, obviously, take advantage of the returning facility of online purchases.
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    [quote name='Johngh' timestamp='1362009889' post='1994585'] I've done a few trades with overseas members of the forum. If they have good feedback I'll ship straight away. If however they are new to the forum with no feedback i agree with them that they ship their bass to me first and once it's with me, I'll ship mine to them. This arrangement has worked fine for me over about three trades. Once all is OK I leave them feedback. None of the members I've traded with have had a problem with this as they can see my feedback and know they will have a safe deal. With the best will in the world I'm not shipping a bass to someone abroad with no feedback. [/quote] That sounds like a good system John. Another option would be similar to uncle's, but avoiding ebay and their 10% fees. If you both simply buy each other's basses for the same amount using a Paypal goods payment, then send off the basses, obviously using a signed-for delivery. If the other guy does not come through with sending a bass, then you can claim back through the Paypal system. If he claims you have not sent a bass, then you have a signed-for delivery showing that you have (and hopefully photos of the packed up bass with delivery labels also). It's not faultless, but it does give at least some protection, and you'll only pay about 3% Paypal fees.
  14. hamfist
    OK, my question is about my GK 212 neo II cab. If I merely turn the tweeter control on the rear to minimum (at which point I can perceive no sound coming out of the horn), is that the same as actually disconnecting any crossover inside and wiring the woofers straight to the input ? I assume there is a crossover inside which splits my signal into high and low frequencies, and sends the high to the horn, and the lows to the woofers. I have no idea of the crossover frequency in my cab as GK publish no info about this. My suspicion is that this frequency is significantly lower than the woofer's upper frequency output abilities. With the horn turned down on the rear and the signal being split by the crossover, am I right in assuming that the woofers don't receive a full range signal, therefore possibly sounding duller than if just connected them straight to the input, as I guess that the woofers are capable of giving out reasonable amounts of sound at frequencies higher than the crossover allows them to have in "normal" operation. I hope my waffle is understandable. The thing is, with the horn completely turned down, the tone is too bassy for my tastes. Howewer, I'm suspicious that these woofers might be capable of putting out a brighter tone, if fed the full range signal from the amp.
  15. hamfist
    THe band now has a name ................................. The Overkillz !
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    [quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1361820611' post='1991511'] seen something i REALLY want! [/quote] That's unlike you to be so impulsive Marcus ! Seriously, this is a great price for a quality German-made Warwick. It's a MIM Jazz killer for the same money.
  17. hamfist
    Another key point is that, like drummers and decent vocalists, keyboard players are thin on the ground. Therefore people tend to not have to be so good before they get in a band. Guitarists are ten a penny. Therefore bands tend to get the pick of the crop if they are looking for one. With keys players there is more of a tendency to take what you can get. Having said that, I have also played with a number of excellent keys players and have played keys in bands myself, even owned a Nord once ! However, a very common problem is the complete lack of understanding of how they actually should fit into a BAND. It's not difficult to see where this comes from, as they almost always are piano-trained and used to playing solo. I don't think it is so much the lack of experience playing with others, as they often do a lot of accompanying work. But fitting into a band with a dedicated rhythm and bass section, with other chordal instruments too is a whole new skill set. And the curse of the keyboardist's left hand continues !
  18. hamfist
    A set up will reduce fret buzz for sure ..... that clacky buzz that you can get as the note rings on if the action is a bit low. However, IME the main reasons for a lot of "clank" as you actually fret and play a note is down to EQ. Try reducing your high mids and/or treble on the amp, or turning your tone down and the fretting noise will be less obvious. Yes, technique and smoothness does also make a difference, and it's also worth a mention that a lot of rock players actually really like a lot of "clank" when they play a note. A decent set-up will always make a bass more pleasant to play and less of a fight, but I'm not sure it will actually reduce the fret noise the OP is hearing.
  19. hamfist
    [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1361811281' post='1991260'] Maybe it is my ears but I found a SPB-3 made my P-Bass more aggressive and middy rather than scooped. [/quote] I have no experience of the SBP-3 personally, and I know Seymour Duncan claim a "tremendous mid-range presence". However the common "internet wisdom", on TB for example, generally seems to agree that it is actually a bit mid-scooped compared to more traditional P pickup designs. (cue the disparaging comments about TB......)
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    [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1361806639' post='1991158'] Apparently the P Bass is a 2010 Am. St. with a Seymour Duncan SB3 pickup , so on paper at least there is no reason why it should sound anything less than very meaty . Must be how it was recorded / eq'd . [/quote] Ah, the SB3 does tend to be rather gentle in the mids for a P pickup (it's that modern big bottom end and sizzly high it's going for I think). It was the authority of the P's mids I was missing in the vid. All makes sense now.
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    [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1361733568' post='1990084'] Goes to show that all basses pretty much sound the same, really. Some can be a bit treblier, sometimes. [/quote] Depends on your definition of "same" I guess. As in .... they obviously sounded more similar than a trumpet does to a harp for example, but I heard very significant differences between the basses. Some of them had tones that would would inspire me to play them. Others not so much. Also agree with Bagsieblue's comment that the P bass didn't sound as punchy or as chunky as a "typical " P sound, to my ears. Even so a great video. Thanks to [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/renatomonteiro1?feature=watch"]renatomonteiro1[/url] (the video maker) for putting in the effort for all our benefit.
  22. hamfist
    Now back for sale again-type bump
  23. hamfist
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1361721411' post='1989793'] Eeek! I don't like Warwicks and I don't like natural-finishes either, but this is turning me on for some reason! Oo-er! [/quote] Are you sure it's not Bass Lady ??? ..... you set yourself up for that one !
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    [quote name='Lobster fingers' timestamp='1361691551' post='1989247'] Following on. Anyone used Wounded Paw fuzz pedals? They look good in the clips, but do they work well in real life and are they too similar to a green pickle or EHX bass muff? [/quote] I don't have their fuzz, but have a Wounded Paw Black Sheep, which I can vouch for, as it is a superb pedal, just much lower gain than you are looking for I think. The guy at WOunded Paw has good ears though, so I'd trust any of his pedals.
  25. hamfist
    My new band (still not yet agreed a name !!!!) are playing at O'Neills in Winchester city centre on thurs night. I think there will be another band on too. Still not decided whether I'll bring the Thumb or the SB-2, or maybe even both ! It'll be a good set, from the Beatles, to Green Day, THe Jam and the Killers. The Who and the Fratellis etc. A mixed bag of quality pub rock !
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