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With my regular band I'm using an IEM system and the XLR outs of the POD go straight to the PA, no amp. I have some gigs coming up with another band where I'll be using backline instead. I'm hoping for good things there too. I should add for anyone reading this that the Bass expansion pack is essential. Whilst you only get a couple of amps its enough to covers all the ground I need.

I've recently acquired a 500x and am really pleased with it. It sounds so much better than the previous PODs I've used. I'm also very impressed with the M series effects on board, a vast improvement on earlier versions. I found it much easier to setup using the software. HD edit is so much more concise and less glitchy than earlier line 6 software. My first gig with it was last night, which it performed perfectly. I shall be taking it along for the foreseeable future. My biggest concern is that if I like this as much as I do then the Helix has to be my next move. Time to start saving.

I've got an old BE5B that has an SD-1 circuit with a blend that sounds really good. I can only imagine the Waza will be a lot better, although I suspect it'll require blend with the clean sound for best results.

Nice, I'm liking the CE-1 modes.

Much obliged to you all for your answers.

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1463264997' post='3050102'] The late Bob Brozman used an sm57. If you need to use a mic, a dynamic is a better bet. Either a Shure sm57 or a Beyerdynamic m201, as they're more resistant to feedback. The alternative is to fit a Fishman resonator pickup system. [/quote] Thanks for the reply, We'll try an SM57.

I still have ceramic speakers (albeit single 12"s), and have a class D head, although I mainly use IEM theses days which keeps things very light. I'll also admit to preferring lighter basses too when gigging. I'm also well chuffed to just make it into the 31-40 age group

Great thread, loving these tracks!

Not a bass but, I was wonder If anyone could give me a few pointers. I'm playing a few duos with a great guitar player who has started using a lovely National resonator. We're struggling to get a nice tone, even volume and minimal feedback using a rode NT5, how can we improve the situation either via eq or is there a better mic we should buy?

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1462459655' post='3043202'] I have a great 210, I just reckon 2x 110s would be even easier to get around and would also give me the flexibility of taking just one for acousticy type gigs. ... it's just GAS really! [/quote] You don't need to tell me, since I'd played them I've been GASing for a solitary ONE10. I even took it on the tube to a few gigs and it was a breeze. Taking a pair to a gig (in a car) is very manageable. I already have the MB200, just need to raise the funds to put in the order and match discreets rig.

@CamdenRob you could always get a TWO ten. I borrowed one of those too and it was brilliant as well. And you'd have no amp overhang! +1 on discreet saying it isn't all mids. The low end is fat, I found myself rolling off bottom not adding it.

I bought a Steinberger Spirit XZ-2 bass from Martin. It was exactly as described, posted exactly when I wanted and packaged to survive a bomb blast. Great comms and a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process. Highly recommended.

I've gigged a pair of these for a while (on loan from Barefaced) one cab was plenty for smaller restaurant gigs using a mark bass f1 (250W at 8ohms) and I used both on bigger gigs, and they great. Plenty enough 'heft'😄. They are such efficient cabs I'd expect the MB200 to be fine for most gigs.

[quote name='woodywyatt' timestamp='1462091085' post='3040105'] thanks! [/quote] Just looked - I have a genuine Fender 51 reissue Pickguard and a CV 50's P bass. Unfortunately the Fender guard won't fit without some modding. I would try to find someone on basschat who can make you a replacement from your original that will fit exactly.

I have both, I'll try and have a look tomorrow.

[quote name='stoo' timestamp='1461854969' post='3038258'] I've got one of those for my VF-1... it's currently out at a mate's studio and I won't be over there again until next week. I might just have the second screw that came with the rack tray tucked away in the VF1 box though, which is at home somewhere. I'll have a look when I get home [/quote] Thank you, a very kind offer. I have plenty of the correct size now though.😄