Jumanji

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1496653995' post='3312915'] I used to play in a function band with a Epifany 310 and 1.6kw amp - a monstrously powerful setup, but venues without nearby solid walls (like the barns and marquees you mentioned) would still suck some of the guts out of the sound. I think its something you have to live with in these sorts of venues to some extent. I also think its an effect that is more noticeable to you onstage playing that someone in the audience. [/quote] Yes I think you're right. It is more noticeable because I am the bands sound engineer and walkabout bassist too! I can entertain the crowd by strutting about, while also checking levels. It's not ideal, but means we can charge less! ;-)

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1496499741' post='3311935'] To be honest, the main reason I wanted the 2x10 is so that I could put it on the 112s and bring the amp up higher to eye level! But I have changed my car from an insignia estate to a seat leon so my carrying capactity has gone down a bit. [/quote] Well if you ever find yourself with a bigger car again, I will be shifting my TC combo pretty soon ;-)

[quote name='Jack' timestamp='1496619257' post='3312798'] I don't mean to speak for Tonteee, but I assume he was concerned that 'not being able to turn a head up past noon' does in fact suggest that something somewhere is broken. Or not working properly at least. What's special about your wireless? [/quote] Yes indeed, I totally agree! No offence has been caused. I'm curious to what I may have overlooked. It's not like it sounds terrible past 'noon', but it's not as fun to play through at higher volumes. The more I think about it the more I think what I'm talking about is just distasteful frequencies being more audible at higher volumes... so if I EQ a sound I like at a lower level, then push it up, I find I'm having to EQ far more heavily than expected to pull out the "bad" frequencies/tones. Perhaps I'm being a little too fussy, and it's not like 99.9% of audiences notice this level of geekery, but for £xxxx I thought I would have an amp and cab that sounded better "out of the box". Nothing special about the wireless system. I've just heard folk saying that wireless isn't all that good for bass because of the frequencies involved. Some say the signal can't be properly reproduced. I was pointing that out in case anyone thought that could be an issue in my signal chain. Back to the original question.... After all that's been said and after talking to some bassists I know (including you lot), I don't think a single 112 is a solution for the varied function band spaces we find ourselves in, especially as subs are not always available to plumb in to. The modular idea is where it's at, but probably more than a few extra quid. So I think for now I'll go for a more powerful 210. I can always upgrade again later or add a 112 to that for extra range and volume. I've probably made it sound like I want to be crazy loud, but I don't. I just want what most bass players playing a massive variety of genres wants... clean, honest tone at any volume.

[quote name='Tonteee' timestamp='1496587504' post='3312485'] Looking at your post about last night, that sounds less like a 'is x enough' issue and more like an actual technical issue of some kind. Ultimately, you're only going to find out what works for you by using different stuff. Maybe you can borrow a different rig from a friend? [/quote] Could be a technical issue, maybe. Or I could just be looking for professionals opinions and reasons to buy new gear ;-) It's all fairly new gear and I'm very into setting up my bass within the "correct" spec. The only thing that's not entirely normal in my setup is a wireless system. So unless something is damaged/broken, I'm not sure what other technical issues you could be talking about?! Yes I have been talking to local bassist about their rigs. I just need to try some that's for sure!... because how can I know without using my own lug-'oles? Exactly.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1496571290' post='3312320'] +1000 A good bass sound isn't enough, we need a great bass sound. Do whatever you need to do to sound better than the next guy. [/quote] Agreed! That's how we justify GAS :-)

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1496565003' post='3312270'] Thrash metal or country dancing? What you're playing MUST make a difference? [/quote] [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1496565003' post='3312270'] Thrash metal or country dancing? What you're playing MUST make a difference? [/quote] Sorry, I was silly to assume that "wedding venue" would make it obvious I was playing all kinds of cheesy pop. Of course wedding bands can play all sorts!! Doh! It's a huge variety of all the hits from the 50's to NOW. (Sound like I'm advertising the band HAHA). 80's Pop, Disco, 70's Rock, Tiny bit of funk, Soul, Motown, 90's Indie rock... you get the idea. Nothing that wasn't on TOTP at some point. ;-) So I used my TC 210 last night in a fairly large (200 capacity I think) dinning room, hotel dance hall. It's running at 400W from the 450 head and it didn't quite manage it. At anything past about 12 o'clock on the volume knob it sounds wooly and undefined... unsatisfying to me anyway.