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uk_lefty
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So I've gone backwards and forwards and all the way round again several times. Last night had a good chat with the soundman at our venue and he is persuading me. I think I should keep some form of good quality gigging amp but also allow myself the option of in-ears. Guitarist has gone IEM for ages now and runs off a Blackstar DI pedal. Soundman complimented him on how great it sounded for a modeller pedal. I had fantastic bass sound out my amp, ABM600, but quite a muddy sound from my foldback and at times struggled for the clarity, especially when moving around. Where I think this will really help is the gigs where we need to take our own PA. No more lugging monitors, getting monitor mix right, fighting feedback...
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That is a lovely looking amp set up
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Well, we replaced it with something from a credible brand this time, I think it's a Mackie 18" sub. So, the failed Amazon not-so-prime sub is up for sale at the paltry sum of £25 because the cabinet is definitely in good condition, the speaker might be ok and if someone was looking to build their own bass cabs this could be a good option for them.
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So our band PA sub gave up a while ago. This was bought off Amazon just over a year ago, an active sub with 15" speaker. At a recent gig the bass sound went distorted then all power stopped in the sub unit. We replaced the fuse and still no joy. We've already replaced the sub for the band PA system so this is now needing a home. This could be ideal for someone doing a self-build bass cab, or someone who likes to do electronic tinkering. What works: Rock solid cabinet, cloth covering, side handles, grille has band logo spray painted on but easily covered over, vgc. What might work but I can't tell: 15" sub speaker What definitely doesn't work today: The electrics do not register any power going into them Drop me a PM if interested -
What's the difference between the 7200 and 7400. And don't say 200 😉
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I saw a 2x10 Marshall DBS cab and I really want to buy it but the seller wants to sell it with an amp head that I have no need for. Sad times! Think I will just stick to my Ashdown 15s
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I often DI my ABM head and there is no issue adjusting the master volume for on stage sound only. It's playing with the EQ settings and input gain that can p!ss off the soundman IME.
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Thanks will be sure to get it a full service. I'd like to get quite an aggressive tube driven sound out of this one, my Ashdown ABM is a fantastic amp but the valve drive doesn't quite do it for me, for some gigs I'm playing with a lighter setting on a drive pedal always on so would be good to get that from the amp and leave the pedals for the big texture changes.
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You must have needed a forklift to move that cab, and then to put the combo on top!!! I had that 150watt combo when I was 17. Unfortunately I don't think I ever got the best out of it. I do remember having to carry it up a pedestrian zone though and that was torture.
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It's louder than I'm used to (I bought a brand new Ashdown ABM last year or the year before) but having a bit of a noodle around and I didn't notice it. It didn't bother me at all.
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So, as a teenager starting out on bass I'd see the Marshall stuff in the local music shop and drool over it, safely knowing I could never afford it. Well, many years later, a cheeky eBay bid, I've got it. It fires up and it's working well, had a little noodle and everything is functional but I want to get it serviced before I trust it on a gig, the previous owner has had it in storage for ten years or more. Will try to get it to the amp tech ASAP along with some other stuff I want him to sort, then it may be unleashed soon!
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I really want to glitch!
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...and does the Octaver make the glitching noise you get with an OC-2?
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Well done on finding a practical use for a keys player!
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I've said it so many times but that fretless Harley Benton is a fantastic bass. The US Jazz is lovely too, pictures don't do the colour justice and the neck feels fantastic.
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Left to right: Epiphone Jack Casady Mex Fender P USA Stingray USA Fender jazz Fretless five string Kramer Striker Lying down: Harley Benton fretless
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I often have to explain the meaning of some lyrics to our singer. He's great, but he just doesn't get into what the lyrics are about, the stories in the songs, etc. I accept it's just the way some people are, but they're missing a whole new world IMO.
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I'd love to get a four string one of these to try out, really like the finish on the fretboard and with that active EQ it must be incredible. I'm a big fan of the Sire jazz basses having owned two. Get a decent thick strap and the neck dive shouldn't be an issue. But if you play a four hour gig in a sweaty club in Amsterdam with this over your shoulder you'll end the night feeling like one leg is much shorter than the other!!
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I've been thinking about trimming down the number of basses recently.... Now I've seen this
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Aaahhhh I get it.
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Loving the matching headstocks!!
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I used to do the same on my Stingray and just used my standard Ernie Ball Slinky strings, whatever the guage is in the pink packet. No issues with excess flop or flap.
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One thing I love about some of my better pedals, Darkglass duality fuzz and Alpha Omicron drive, is that they retain a lot of the punchiness of the attack. I find a lot of drive pedals made of bass just make a fizzy noise that takes out the attack. How are the drives on the ME90B?
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SCPBs? Not familiar with that... Anyhow, I won't turn my nose up at greatest hits. Played the jazz last night, gorgeous instrument. The Stingray is a cut above everything though.
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Arriving, reflecting and departing - music for your funeral
uk_lefty replied to snorkie635's topic in General Discussion
How did I forget Kickstart My Heart!!?? 💫
