Mike

Yes, but what I'm concerned about is the overall sound coming out of the PA. But yes, I take your point. But I think as long as the source is good, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Oh, I was looking at these: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shure-E3C-Headphones-MicroDriver-Technology/dp/B0001NNLHK/ref=pd_bbs_5/203-5676893-7006303?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1187097144&sr=8-5"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shure-E3C-Headphon...7144&sr=8-5[/url] or these [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/customer-reviews/B000E5GKW8/sr=8-4/qid=1187097144/ref=cm_cr_dp_2_1/203-5676893-7006303?ie=UTF8&customer-reviews.sort%5Fby=-SubmissionDate&n=560798&qid=1187097144&sr=8-4"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/custome...7144&sr=8-4[/url]

Hi all! I play with a functions group that plays predominantly Soul music. Last gig I was unimpressed with the sound of my bass out front - I only heard it when I turned my amp right down and played. Very boomy. I played around with the mixer (we do our own sound) until it sounded fine - basically highs and high mids were turned down, simple as that. Now, what I'd like is, when we're soundchecking, to use a pair of sound-cancelling earphones running from the mixing desk (which is close to me on stage) to make sure I'm sitting nicely in the mix. It's important because there's a mixture of fingerstyle funk & slap. Perhaps I could even use these earphones (or just one in) while we're playing to monitor the sound. Now, I know the ideal way is to get wireless in-ear monitors - we will get them eventually, I have used them before and LOVE them, so I know it's a good investment. But will this plan work? Or will it get overloaded or something like that? Any help appreciated :-) Regards Mike

Keep an eye out on Gumtree, Adtrader, SOSpubs (Sound on Sound), Freeads and Loot. Though I would tend to prefer to pick them up to avoid being scammed.

Holy Crap! Looks awesome!

Nice cococobolobo....or whatever it is! Reminds me a bit of some Alembic basses. Specs look great, by the way.

That jazz is lush! Yours will be great!

Heh - nice. Aren't you going to have those metally twiddling things on there? Or those long flappy thin metal finger rests?

Any news, big guy?

Fascinating - cheers Mike!

[quote name='chrkelly' post='42961' date='Aug 8 2007, 04:49 PM']Allianz Cornhill (formerly British Reserve) is regarded as the best. The vast majority of professional musicians use them, myself included. [url="http://www.allianzmusicalinsurance.co.uk/insureInstruments/insure.htm"]http://www.allianzmusicalinsurance.co.uk/i...ents/insure.htm[/url][/quote] Do these guys do bass guitars? Looking at getting a quote, it doesn't appear so. Cheers Mike

Have you tried installing/reinstalling the drivers? It worked for me when I ran into problems with my US 122. Try here: [url="http://www.dontcrack.com/freeware/downloads.php/id/1796/software/US-122-driver/"]http://www.dontcrack.com/freeware/download.../US-122-driver/[/url] Or just search "Tascam US 122 Driver" Hope that helps! Mike

[quote name='The Icenian' post='41901' date='Aug 6 2007, 12:11 PM'] Tom sorted out two VIP tickets for myself and Wes. We had, what I considered the two best seats in the house (thanks for that Tom). Three days before the gig, Tom brought his Zoot in for a set up and we also installed a neat little gizmo into the bass called a "Redeamer Install". The gig was fantastic and the Zoot bass sounded amazing as well. Wes & I also enjoyed the after gig party with Tom.[/quote] Sounds good, Mike! Tell us more about this mysterious "Redeamer Install" !! Mike

Well, I'm hooked. Best of luck with the refin. I love these basses.

reported to eBay!

It seems that everyone's played Herbie's bass apart from me, I feel somewhat left out. Thanks for the interesting thread & responses!