Damonjames

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1497549651' post='3319077'] Yes. Mine is spot on. Thoroughly recommended. It also has an SLO neck. Picture here.... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/302682-stingray-purchasing-advice-required/ [/quote] Oh my lord... that thing is stunning!!!

[quote name='DanH71' timestamp='1503003241' post='3355045'] @damonjames Appreciate the advice But like you say my mind will probably fluctuate a thousand times from one to another before I pull the trigger. Do like the look of barefaced two 10 though (500w but can be pushed harder) lightweight and is 4 ohms so I could draw all of the juice from my head;) [/quote] Now you're talking 😉 Keep us posted on what you decide to do!

[quote name='DanH71' timestamp='1502998740' post='3354996'] I know too well. I'm getting on a bit and lightweight and singular is what I need. Think I'm gonna wait for a barefaced compact. Although they too are 8 ohm but have a higher wattage and apparently the impedence mismatch with that gear is not such a big deal. [/quote] Ok, you really need to do some homework before you drop some cash hear big fella. There is no "mismatch" going on. Your amp can deliver 350 watts at a minimum load of 4 ohms. You can run it with an 8 ohm load but the maximum power is halved to 175 watts. That is the "simple" mathematics of this situation, either scenario is a "match" to use your words, but the result will be different. BUT!!!!! Watts aren't always watts... compare valve to solid state/cast iron to class D and the rated wattage will give very different output levels. Couple with that, that what you really need to understand is not the rated output of the cab, but more it's efficiency is what will give you the ultimate goal in your scenario which is VOLUME!! I have a Gallien Krueger Fusion 550, (rated at 550 watts into 4 ohms) which I run through a Gallien Krueger neo 212 which is rated at 350watts at an impedance of 8 ohms. I can assure you there is no mismatch, it's bloody loud!! I haven't even had a chance to run it with my neo 115 at 4 ohms 😳 Ultimately, it's up to you, and only you will know if your setup will be loud enough for your band. I've always been of the philosophy that I'd rather be looking at it than looking for it, so if it were me, I'd go for two 8ohm cabs and run the full 350 watts, or go for a 4 ohm cab. Good luck with your quest!! If you are like the rest of us, you will probably get GAS for something else in 6 months anyway 😂

Trust me, 2 small cabs are easier than one big one!!! A 112 in each hand or get yourself one of those little collapsible trollies 😄

A 4 ohm 112 might be ok, but you could get the th350, and the 8ohm 112 and see if it can keep up, if it doesn't get another 8ohm 112 and you can then run 2 x 112 at a total impedance of 4 ohms 😄

The size of the guitarist' cab is also irrelevant, it is being driven by a 30/50w all tube fender amp, you will be left massively wanting!!! My guitarist used to have a 50w fender de ville and that could melt your face off!!!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1502987478' post='3354898'] Bass traps have zero impact on noise coming in from outside. They are designed to solve acoustic problems with standing waves within the room itself. To prevent noise from outside, especially low frequency, you need to acoustically decouple the inside of the structure from its surroundings. That normally means a floating floor and a room within a room. [/quote] This!!!! In the real world though, this may not be achievable in a log cabin style man cave. The only way to stop the sound from outside is by increasing the mass of the walls. Try this site for some more info http://www.acoustic-supplies.com/wall-soundproofing/ I'm about to set up my practice room over the next few weeks, so I will set up a thread somewhere for info. Good luck!!

Nice work Ivan!!! It wasn't the country I was expecting, but still tidy work!! That women's voice on the other hand will give me nightmares....

[quote name='Cato' timestamp='1502662933' post='3352790'] The internet is an excellent resource. But, some old school, advice, start trying to play along to your favourite songs. Don't worry too much about the actual basslines, start by trying to follow the chords and the rhythm , just playing root notes. In my (somewhat limited) experience, people give up on playing an instrument because they get bored doing endless scales and exercises. A bit of real world application is a lot more fun. The rest comes along the way. [/quote] Perfect advice. Try playing music you like listening to, but you may need to start with the simple stuff first. Be prepared, you are probably not going to be great at first!!! Be patient and you will make progress. Once you get your fingers moving, look for some lessons around basic scales and timing, then move on from there. Scott's stuff is brilliant, but by his own admission, it is geared at intermediate level players and really focuses on a musical theory approach to playing (I have learned loads), but it seemed the learning never ends with this bass playing malarkey!! Good luck!

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502295569' post='3350544'] (grin) most of them were from when I worked in one of those "come to Nashville and record your singer-songwriter garbage in a REAL NASHVILLE STUDIO with REAL NASHVILLE SESSION GUYS" studios. A couple of things made it onto albums by The Beat Poets and Rudi Whaling, but I don't really have any of them. I will dig up a link to the ONE track I have seen on Youtube a while back, a tune from 1989 masquerading as a new song by Rowena of the Glenn. (!) [/quote] Can't wait pal!!! I messaged you a while ago about Nashville numbers system and some other country stuff a while back, but this last year has been aweful for me playing wise (long story). Hoping the next month or so will see a corner turned!!

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502218959' post='3350084'] Well, just to chime in with an update. On Thursday... I'm meeting 2 new singers and a drummer. We've set ten songs and we'll see what happens. I actually logged onto joinmyband.co.uk and it took a lot of guesswork out, quite a useful little website that. [/quote] It can be, but it can also be full of the types you mentioned in th OP!!!! Good luck mate!

Neo 212 and a neo 115 when required

[quote name='Monkey Steve' timestamp='1502187925' post='3349811'] It depends, doesn't it? I've certainly developed a lot when playing in bands with people who are better musicians than me, sort of on the job learning. But I've also been in bands with people who are stuck at their level. Not necessarily a bad thing, but the bands dis somewhat level down rather than up. No matter how good the lead guitarist is, if the rhythm guitarist can't get the backing chords right behind the solo then (without wanting to get into another debate about what the audience notices) that's the level you're stuck at. I'm pretty much with Happy Jack here. the best bands I've been in from a personal and professional point of view, are the ones where we were the closest mates, and all played to the relevant musical standard required (and for one in particular it wasn't the highest musical standard, but it was appropriate for the gigs and the audience we were getting) [/quote] Agree totally, although we aren't in a band any more, those three morons are still my best mates 😂

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1502185177' post='3349781'] I'm not sure I agree with this part, I've been in lots of bands with vastly different abilities over the years, some have worked out ok and some haven't but never really due to the skill levels. [/quote] If you are not at the same skill level (and I have had this situation) you need to have musicians that can compliment the shortfall. In my case it helped make the sound!

Hey guys, I though I had started a NAD thread but something must have gone wrong lol! So about 3 months ago, I managed to finally do a deal and secure my very GK Fusion 550, and it is bloody amazing. It has all the grunt that I loved about my rb1001, but it's just had a slightly more mellow edge, something that I had been searching for. I had had GAS for years for one of these, now it seems I have no regrets and am just so comfortable with the sound. I saw a GK promotional video with some pro who said that GK just works, and you don't need to worry about your amp Any more, and that's how I feel about it. I am so happy with my amp/cab sound, I love the sound and feel of my stingray 5. I just feel at ease with my setup, I guess now I should concentrate on my playing!!! 😂

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501603613' post='3345856'] I agree, I'd stay away from those with full time jobs and young families. Also if the band is established with a busy gigging schedule I wouldn't bring anyone in with no current relevant gigging experience. Blue [/quote] I understand your hesitation Blue, but let's face it, they are just hooks to hang an excuse on. I managed to rebuild a band with my drummer 3 times while holding down a full time job and have two kids under 4. Granted, we fit into the weekend warrior category, but it's still takes commitment. You are either in it or you are not. If you want to make it work, you will. Musicians are some of the flakiest people I have had the misfortune to meet. They can take the fun out of playing Music in a heartbeat. On the other hand, if you get the mix of personnel right, it's downright amazing!!

[quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1502141770' post='3349626'] I forgot to mention in my earlier post that on eof the decades I spent playing country was spent in Nashville. So I can tell you not ALL the records coming out of Nashville are recorded on a P bass with flats. At least not the ones I played on! [/quote] Come on now Ivan, name and shame fella!!! Let's hear those chops!!!! 😄

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1501342968' post='3344165'] On a serious note ([size=2][i]badum-tish[/i][/size]) if I ever went back to Country I think I'd string a P up as B-E-A-D. It might make root-fiving in E and G a bit more convincing. [/quote] That's why I found the stingray 5 so useful!! You can go above or below the root with ease. Just have to watch, a B can be a bit thunderous on a quiet song 😂

Stingray 5 worked perfectly for the country artist I was playing for a year or so ago. As blue has said, your understanding of how country bass is played is far more important than the bass you choose - technique and eq can get any bass close enough, but if the feel isn't right it's going to be a train wreck!

GK Neo's all the way. I ran my 1001 through a 212/115 combo and was amazing. With just a 212 would be awesome too, with the right EQ, you could get a great warm sound out of that combo!