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That's what happens with the compressor in my Orange 4Stroke amps. It's supposed to do that on the amp head. It could be just the way Orange build their compressors.

Email Orange and ask them, they have alway been very helpful.

Neon Yuppie Coke Machine.

On 26/02/2024 at 12:58, MrDinsdale said:

Was watching a review of the BB734A last night by Johnny Dimble:

 

 

Gotta say while I love mine I definitely agree on the preamp, I’ve used passive mode exclusively as it sounds better to my ears.

 

I was actually contemplating switching it out for something different like the Lusithand but it’d be a hassle trying to fill in the empty holes. Is the neck pocket identical on the 434 and 734a?

I watched this video as well and thought... I want another 734a. That pre amp sounds excellent, different to the BBPH. More vicious. 

Is the headstock the same colour as the body and do the bridge saddles adjust ok?

2 hours ago, Kirky said:

Yowzer, that would drive me nuts 🤣.

SKB shallow case? Does it all fit ok and does it leave space in the rear to store the power and speaker cables?

Cool looking bass.

Sell it.

I had the same issue so sold it pretty quickly.  I now own a Fusion 550 which I think is a better sounding amp, it fits my requirements with not a lot of fiddling about.

On 14/01/2024 at 07:50, BassAdder60 said:

What’s people’s opinion of the BB734A bass ? 
 

Better than a Fender MIM PBass ? 
 

How is the preamp and build quality? 

Excellent bass, I gigged mine for years and recorded our last album with it.  Great quality, pickups and preamp sounded awesome. I only sold it fund a BBPH which is also great but doesn't have the same snarl... only bass I've previously owed that I'd buy again without a concern.

14 minutes ago, TimR said:

Lemmywinks has just spent £135 on one service. 

It's a service. I don't see the issue, thats only £11.25 monthly? Bargain if it's a V12.

On 07/01/2024 at 18:15, TimR said:

 

 

I had a car for 2 months recently. My insurance alone was over £50 a month. The VED - £15 a month. MoTs are close on £50 a year now.

 

An oil and filter change, even if you do it yourself is going to be close on £200 a year. 

 

Then you are losing money on depreciation that you need to put away into savings ready to buy your next car. 

 

I really don't think people realise how much they're spending on their cars. It's one of those slow drip things.

 

HMRCC allow 45p a mile for a reason. 

Oil change £200... What were you driving, a V12?

I'd have loved that back in the day. Great basses! Gould hammered the life out of his.

Used in anger last night for an audition with a new Post Punk/Dark Wave project. Wow... it sounded awesome!

Yamaha BBPH through EBS BS Deluxe and a Boss CE5. Perfect, the band thought it sounded brilliant and I was offered the spot. Very happy with myself. 

Finally bought one after many years thinking about it. Sounds great, I definitely prefer it to the Legacy 800 that I owned for a few month before punting it on. New strings on the Streamer and neighbours away on holiday... my fillings are now loose. 

Are these available in the UK as standard or was it imported? I'm not normally a Fender person but this bass has me interested. 

Yamaha 734a into EBS BS deluxe/ce5 chorus/dd3 delay into Orange 4Stroke 500/Barefaced Four10.

Sold the bass and 4Stroke when the band broke up a month before Covid happened... band got back together not so long ago, bought a 4Stroke 300 because I couldn't find a 500, definitely doesn't sound the same, the beefy doom has gone.

14 hours ago, TeresaFR said:

The last gig I went to was Rhombus, Black Riders Cult, and Dhampyres in Leeds on Saturday. I know, goth bands most people won't have the vaguest idea about but worth a listen if you like your music on the darker side as I do, and it's good to give a shout out to smaller bands.

Cool, I haven't heard of Dhampyres. I'll check them out.

7 hours ago, ern500evo said:

I’m more than happy with my current amp and cab. I’ve owned the Big Twin 2 pretty much since they were launched, and not once have I considered changing it. The GK Fusion is a fairly new addition. It’s a wonderful combination. Last couple of gigs I’ve done, I haven’t even engaged any pedals. Only thing I still want to add is a Spector Euro 4LX. 

That photo has done my bank account no favours whatsoever... I still want a Fusion 550.

On 27/10/2023 at 07:29, bartelby said:

New Gazelle Twin album is released today:

 

I love Elizabeth's work.

I've just bought the album... it's great. Reminds me of The Drift by Scott Walker.

Gazelle Twin - Black Dog. I'm really loving this, it's the sound of nightmares...

Boss CE5 Chorus Ensemble has stayed on my board for many years.  It sounds great with a drive pedal.

My favourite is the original Clone Theory but it's noisy and the foot switch cracks loudly when in use . So that's now tucked away. If any one can recommend a good replica/copy it would be appreciated. 

Trace Elliot T Bass, fantastic build, absolutely zero personality.

... and the Internet in the Scottish Highlands.

Trace Elliot T Bass, fantastic build, absolutely zero personality.

You don't do heavy metal in...

2 hours ago, cetera said:

V7 looks nice but it needs a 4ohm 2x12.

It can run 8 ohms or 2 x 16 ohms as well. Not sure what the power output would be though. 

Very interested in the 700 watt version.  Now Yamaha are involved I would hope they are pretty much bomb proof. I'll definitely be giving them a go when they arrive in the UK.

15 minutes ago, warwickhunt said:

I'll take this Joe. 

 

Sorted 👍