D.I. Joe

I use [url="http://www.thunderplugs.nl/?___store=en"]these[/url], both at gigs and when using noisy machinery at work. I always have them on my keyring in their little case. They work well and it's dead handy! I previously used Pro Guard PR20s which were also very good value.

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Try the Bare Knuckle '58 Lozz. I've got one in my '08 Highway One Precision https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSgKzEwfHw

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1428424024' post='2741152'] And I thought it was just the jeans you were wearing! [/quote] Good job I don't go fishing if it takes me 3 days to get a nibble!

Turn back that bass dial, dude! I've found that turning the bass knob down and slightly boosting the low-mid sliders gives me a nice tight, round bottom with plenty of definition in the context of the band. I tend to shape my sound primarily with the sliders and the mid knob and then adjust the bass and treble according to the room.

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427471862' post='2730849'] It depends on how you approach your bass amplification. For all the bassists that like the colouration their cab brings to their sound, there's just as many who want a cab that makes their TONE (which is coming from their hands, bass and amp) loud but not changed in any way. If you're of that mindset then you're better off DI'ing. DI'ing doesn't mean the soundman is in control of your tone. Even if he takes a DI before your amp your hands are still in control, as is your bass. If you're DI'ing out of the send on your amp then you have even more control. Trust your hands to be in charge - they're what make us all sound different! [/quote] The key things for me really are the combination of my amp's EQ and the top-end roll-off from the Compact. I wholeheartedly agree with what you say about the hands taking charge and mine do I suppose that, rather than spending money, I could make sure that a DI is taken post-EQ and ask politely for the treble to be cut at the mixing desk... [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1427571081' post='2731903'] Whilst your hands have a lot to do with tone three is a huge issue with this approac, you simply cannot hear what's happening FOH from on stage, so how do you go about knowing how to change your tone? Plus it doesn't make a bit of difference really, you ply closed r to the neck if he doesn't like it he'll suck the miss straight out, high pass filter at 600hz and compress you to death then drop your fader back when the kick drum Mic feeds back.... Never ever think you have more control of your sound than the guy on FOH, you are in no position to turn it into a battl, youll just lose [/quote] Wise words also. I know that, ultimately, it is the sound man who is in control out at the front. I guess, ultimately, that I just want to give myself more of a sporting chance at getting the bass sound that I choose to employ in the mix at the front.

Thanks for the suggestions chaps. [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1427359486' post='2729224'] Can I ask why you don't like DIing? [/quote] Because I like to use my tone, not the tone prescribed to me by the soundman, and also the sheer fact that the same is done for guitarists. Guitar speakers are almost always miked up to capture the overall sound of their rig, so why should it not be the same for the bass? Our rig works in the same way after all...

If I were you, I'd think about the preamp first. The stock pickups etc on the Sandbergs are great quality, and you should be able to get just about any sound you would want from them with the appropriate use of the onboard preamp.The (IME) little known fact about the onboard active preamp is that it is for tone-shaping, not merely to provide higher output as the bass players around here all seem to think (most of whom take the 'Everything on 11' approach) If you're set that you want to change the pickups though, I'd highly recommend some of these, now available for 5-string for the first time! https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=60_pe&series=j_bass

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427140207' post='2726382'] SM57 is pretty good as a budget solution. Don't use a kick mic! [/quote] That answers another part of the question; I was wondering whether a kick mic or a general instrument mic would be better. I've never come across a bass-specific mic (does such a thing exist?) Coincidentally, the cabinet in question is a Gen 1 Compact, so you've got my full attention!

I'm looking for a suitable mic with which to feed the bass to the PA. I'm not a fan of D.I.'ing, despite my (seemingly witty at the time) username so I've decided that the best course of action is to come prepared with my own mic, rather than have to leave my tone entirely in the hands of the sound man. I have no idea where to start looking so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't really have a specific budget in mind, but I'm more keen to get good value for money than to spend top-dollar on unnecessarily super-dooper gear (I'm not touring the world's top arenas, after all...) Looking forward to your replies, thanks in advance Joe

https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=58_split_coil&series=p_bass I wouldn't use anything else.

Count me in!

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1406276410' post='2509956'] I would be up for it. No further east than Exeter for me though. Exeter would be nearly a 200 mile round trip for me. [/quote] I could give you a lift Dean Exeter would be better than Taunton for us Cornish rumblers. The last one in Sherbourne was a bit of a trek! (and not particularly South-Westerly either!)

[quote name='jrixn1' timestamp='1404299642' post='2491243'] I have a Modern Player jazz neck on my Matt Freeman P-bass. It works really well for me and is currently my "go-to" bass. It sounds similar but not quite as dark as a Yamaha BB (I have a BB425X). [/quote] That is a beautiful Precision For the OP, I'd recommend these if you've got the dollar for their sheer versatility. https://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/main/pickups.php?cat=bass&sub=vintage&pickup=60_pe&series=j_bass

Cassidy JB2 UK Custom Built Electric Bass Guitar and Cassidy EB1 Hard Case. Build Specification as follows : 3 piece Solid Ash Body finished in High Gloss Tobacco Sunburst, Black Scratchplate, Canadian Maple Neck with Honey Gloss finish, Indian Rosewood Fretboard with Cream Binding, Pearl Block Fretboard Inlays, Abalone logo Inlay to Headstock, Gotoh 201B Bridge, Gotoh GB528S Tuners, Fully shielded cavities and Scratchplate, Custom Neck Bolts and Inserts, Custom Engraved Neckplate, The following components were supplied by myself and hence differ from the standard spec found [url="http://www.cassidymusic.co.uk/index.php/environment/uk-custom-build/166-ukcb-jb1"]here[/url]: Bare Knuckle J Bass Series ­ '60 PE J Bass Pickups, Bare Knuckle CTS Pots and Jensen BKP 0.022μfd capacitor all assembled using Vintage style Cloth Vintage style Chrome Pickup Covers. Firstly, I make it no secret on this forum that I am an endorsee of the Cassidy Music Company – in fact it is something which I take great pride in, given the quality of the instruments which the company produce. Let me make it clear though that I was not given this bass free of charge, and that this is review is my true opinion of the bass. Build - One thing that I have to remark about this bass is its sheer beauty. The high-gloss finish on the body, coupled with the honey gloss neck finish and block neck inlays make this look like a “new-vintage” jazz bass. I couldn’t help but source some ash tray covers to complete the vintage look! The Cassidy logo inlay on the headstock also gives you some idea of the craftsmanship, pride and dedication which has gone into the making of this instrument. Don’t be put off by the fact that the neck and body are made in China, the construction of this instrument from top to bottom is pure quality. The one adjustment that I had to make though, is that the body contour is not quite as generous as some, myself included, may be used to. However this doesn't affect the overall playability once you get used to it. Playability – In a word, YES! As you would expect for a custom build, it arrived having been completely set up. Low action, buzz-free, ready to rock and roll! Again here though, the beauty is in the attention to detail, as the frets have been meticulously polished and levelled prior to shipping so the playing action is consistently fast and smooth throughout the entire length of the neck. There are no dead spots to report either, just unadulterated great tone all the way! Tone – This is where my particular specimen differs slightly from the standard-spec of the UKCB JB1 as I am using Bare Knuckle ’60 PE Jazz Bass Pickups, rather than the ‘stock’ Fender CS ‘60s pickups. For better or worse is down to the individual, but the Bare Knuckles do the job perfectly here for me. This bass has all the sonic versatility that you would expect from a jazz bass, and more. There are far too many tones to even begin to list them here, but from the sharpest Rock sounds to the smoothest Reggae vibe, this is the perfect bass for any job. To wrap up, this bass for me will be a friend for life. I could not recommend the Cassidy UKCB range highly enough in terms of build quality and value for money. These basses currently retail for[b] £895[/b], which is much less than the American Standard, never mind their Custom Shop or big-name custom builders. If you are looking for an affordable custom build, great quality without spending thousands or even just something nice and a bit different to add to the collection, this could be the bass for you. You can find more photos of this bass here: [url="https://www.facebook.com/cassidyguitars/photos_stream"]https://www.facebook...s/photos_stream[/url] Thanks for reading Joe

Thanks David!

Just bought David's MXR Bass Octave Deluxe and I can only reiterate what has been said before. Great communication, secure packaging and quick dispatch. A superb ambassador for the Hungarian second hand market! Cheers

I had a Rickenfaker made by Shine and replaced the bridge with a Hipshot. I needn't have bothered... I didn't notice much real benefit over the stock bridge and also found that I had to have a mounting plate made to fit the Hipshot bridge, as the saddles were a few millimetres lower than on the stock bridge. When I first installed the Hipshot I had some crazy buzzing and neck relief problems. Definitely not worth the £150-odd that my naive 18 year-old self paid for it

Not yet!

Second hand BF Compact is the way forward. Best cab I've ever bought! Not sure how much they go for now, but mine for example is a first gen which I got on this forum about 9 months ago for £300

I'm another that uses the volume pot on the bass as an on/off switch. The only time it is anything else is when I'm quietly "warming up" before sound check

So... Anyone else going to this? It's only a couple of weeks away now

[quote name='odysseus' timestamp='1391266036' post='2355160'] We managed to survive a gig in Cornwall's (allegedly) roughest pub, The Swordfish in Newlyn. Having heard of it's reputation, there was an element of trepidation, but the fact of it was that we had a really enjoyable and well-received gig. They seem to love their rock and roll. As a bonus, I was able to give my newly-acquired Geddy Lee jazz bass, and my new Genz combo a chance to stretch their legs. Good stuff! [/quote] You took your Genz into the Swordfish?! Brave man.