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    Bass head / cab advice please!

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Hi I play in a band doing similar music and struggled for years to get the right punchy tone that cuts through, full bass with clarity so you can hear all the notes I'm playing.

    I'm sure others will stongly disagree but I waisted a LOT of time with numerous 2x10 cabs (some high end stuff) and never got it, I changed to a 6x10 and the the difference is huge! same bass and amp but now you can hear everything with such clarity and punch - clarity with LOADS of bass not a thin weedy sound. I've heard loads of local bands and finally I've got the best bass sound I've ever heard - and without spending a fortune.

    I would stongly suggest getting a good 410 or 610 or even 810 (yes more trouble to move and looks over kill but the benifits are massive) make sure it has a tweeter, spend more on the cab than the amp but dont get carried away with trendy boutique stuff. Loads of top quality 2nd hand gear on here at a very good price.

    Finding a good tone isn't easy!!!

    FS Eden Nemesis RS700

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='800541' date='Apr 9 2010, 09:00 AM']If it's anything like the Nemesis NA-650 I had, then it's a great amp for the money!

    Good luck with the sale...[/quote]


    Thanks SilverFoxNik - They are great, over on Talkbass they rave about them (more common in USA) most comments rate them higher than std Eden amps!

    [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516321&highlight=eden+nemesis"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...ht=eden+nemesis[/url]

    [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=559305&highlight=eden+nemesis"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...ht=eden+nemesis[/url]


    Nugget

    FS Eden Nemesis RS700

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Hi Guys

    Selling my Nemesis 700watt head, always been stored in a rack so is in very good condition, got original packaging and unused footswitch. Any trial welcome.

    VERY versatile amp, huge range of tones from the eq, flat settings are clean but warm - cuts through very well.

    I drive all over the place for work so can deliver FOC within reason

    Thanks
    Nugget

    Specs -
    Power 700 Watts RMS @2Ω
    Peak Power 1400 Watts
    Freq. Response 10hz - 20khz ±2dB
    Dimensions 17"w x 3.5 "h x 11"d
    Weight 28 LBS

    A sweepable semi-parametric with 15db of boost and cut available from 40hz to 10khz.
    Edens amazing Enhance control, which can contour the sound to make it incredibly smoooooth.
    Built in compressor.
    Built in Overdrive

    Nemesis RS700
    The RS700 features a new, unique preamp design and an all FET output stage with 700 watts RMS @ 2 Ohms. This high powered amp has all the features of our RS400, plus edge, gain boost, selectable DI pre/post, front panel DI level control, as well as a smooth solid FET sound with plenty of power to drive multiple cabinets. Footswitch available.

    [attachment=46795:nemesis.jpg]
    [attachment=46796:Nemesis_Back.jpg]

    FT Eden Nemesis RS700

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Hi - I'm looking to trade my stunning RS700 head (mint) for a different head.
    I love the sound of the RS but I need a head that has adjustable low mids and high mids along with bass/mid/trebble to get the sound I want. Prefer semi-parametric eq.
    With my RS I want to cut the low mids and boost high mids but can't do it!
    Not sure what heads have this so I'm very open minded, would love Genz Benz GBE but I guess that won't happen so open to offers.

    Ta
    Nugget

    Distortion for Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi guys - ok this might be a stupid question –
    Is overdrive on a bass sound a good thing???
    I’ve been playing for quite a few years now and I still don’t really get it! So many amp are good because they can be overdriven to give a distorted sound, there are loads of bass pedals for OD. With the exception of Hysteria by muse are there any other mainstream songs that have a distorted bass sounds? I know tone/sound is a very personal thing but I look for a clean sound that cuts through well in a live (loud) band with good high frequencies that enhance the low end, every time I’ve added OD I loose definition that I’ve struggled to find.
    I’ve listened to quite a few demos of OD pedals / amps on youtube and honestly It doesn’t work for me….. I do like the idea of tube ‘warmth’ in a sound but not much more than that.

    External Preamps

    in Effects

    Posted

    [quote name='LukeFRC' post='744914' date='Feb 14 2010, 04:07 PM']why not just turn the treble knob up on the amp to get the top end zing? It's not like you dont have a good amp.

    ?[/quote]


    I'm not 100% sure the amp is not the the problem - the story deapens.... I've tried cranking the trebble on the amp, I have to turn it to max to get somewhere close to the same level of highs i was getting active with the run eq flat and then i get a load of hissing!! I've also noticed a big drop in volume from the amp, yes i know passsives can be lower output than active pickups but i turn the input gain up until the red clip light starts to flash when playing hardest so the input level into the amps preamp is the same. The drop in volume (approx 25% down) and lack of highs happened when changing pickup. Original pickup and preamp are inthe post to new BC owner so I cant slot them back in to try. It's a very strange coincidence for the amp to play up the same time as changing pickup?? I only have one bass and one amp so can't try another setup. Cab seems fine is is measuring 8.2ohms so I dont think one speaker has dropped out.

    Help....

    External Preamps

    in Effects

    Posted · Edited by nugget

    Hi - I need some advise as i've got myself a little confused....

    I recently upgraded an olp 5 string fitted with a SD on-board preamp to a fully passive Villex pickup. The Villex is simply stunning, word cant describe the difference...but... in a couple of songs we do I miss the active high end zing when popping. I'm not a slap monster and the Villex is 100000000% better for fingerstyle.
    I was thinking about going for an external preamp (or putting an onboard in a box) but all reviews seem to be based around using them as DI boxes rather than using to boost a passive. Thinking about Sadowsky or tone hammer, please suggest others if you've got experience.

    question is - the Villex is a high output passive with very clever and superb mid control but I cant see why it shouldnt work with an external preamp... I really dont want to loose the woody natural sound of the villex (true bypass prefered). Do these external preamp work as will as on-board ones? why do they get marketed and reviewed more as DI box. Also many recommend putting them into the return FX loop?? you dont do this with active basses - so why go in the FX loop if they are just the same as on-board preamps??

    I guess from reading this you have realised I've got myself confused.
    Anyone got one for sale? Anyone lives near Worcester that would let me try one out????

    Thanks all
    Nugget

    * NOW SOLD * Genz Benz NEOX 212T - Plus Cover

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Linus27' post='737127' date='Feb 6 2010, 12:54 PM']:) Can you not sell anything, a bass, a sister, your soul :rolleyes: :lol: :lol:[/quote]

    This is my deam cab....

    I'll stick my misses on ebay, 1p starting price £475 buy it now...my sister wouldn't even get that and soul went down the pan years ago!!
    I'm skint right now but might be able to raise some funds soon, especially if someone buys my BFM omni 10

    Nugget

    FT BFM Omni 10 cab

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Hi I'm looking to trade a superb BFM omni 10 (2x10) cab for a 410 cab, anything concidered except ashdown(sorry they don't do it for me) I might be able to add a little cash for the right cab. I drive all over the place so location is not a problem.

    Spec: 500 watts, 8 ohms (2 Eminence Beta 16 ohm drivers in parallel), weighs 22 kilos. It's 26" tall x 20" wide x 16" deep (or 66 x 51 x 41 cm). Wiring: GK amps speakon bi-wire input, full range jack and full range speakon inputs

    FS / FT Seymour Duncan Active Circuit for Musicman- Withdrawn

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by nugget

    Seymour Duncan Preamp for single pickup bass, fully wired up with vol, bass, mid, trebble controls, battery and jack socket. Volume control has pull / push slap control with boosts bass and trebble (both fully adjustable) as new condition. Excellent transparant preamp, gives real punch and slap switch really works. Comes wired to on OLP 5 string pickup which is a bit rusty (cool if you're after a retro look) but I can cut off pickup if you dont want it.

    Only selling cause I've gone passive Villex pickup.

    £50 posted (with or without pickup) or swap for 5 string bridge with std string spacing for musicman (wider than OLP) or electric guitar - I drive all over the place so could deliver/collect






    application
    On board Tone Circuits for adding tremendous tonal versatility. Enables the player to add to subtract EQ at center frequencies voiced specifically for electric bass. They feature low noise, low distortion and high headroom. Useful for all musical styles and genres.

    description
    Three bands of active EQ, plus the proprietary Slap Switch. The lows are deep, clear, and tight. The mids range from ultra-smooth to punchy and all points in between. The treble control can produce a very wide, very usable response that is brilliant, yet smooth without any brittleness. Pulling up on the volume knob engages the proprietary Slap Switch, a special EQ contour made just for slap-style playing. See website for frequency response charts.

    complete setup
    Use together with Basslines' replacement pickup for Music Man bass. Includes all necessary mounting hardware: high-quality potentiometers on pre-wired harness; battery clip; stereo jack; and black anodized, knurled, dome-style knobs.

    basses
    For Music Man® StingRay® basses and other basses with a single passive pickup. Will not work with 3-coil pickup.

    available mods
    Available in three- or four-knob versions. Three-knob has: (1) volume / slap, (2) mid-range, and (3) stacked-concentric bass & treble. Four-knob has: (1) volume / slap, (2) bass, (3) mid-range, and (4) treble. Special harness options available - contact your Basslines dealer or Basslines Customer Service for details. Can use 18 volts for increased headroom.

    SWR Goliath Jr III 210 Cab £230

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='bassspace' post='654695' date='Nov 14 2009, 06:03 PM']Hi, i would like to buy this, live in Coleshill so not far, in monday or tuesday evening,
    cheers[/quote]


    Hey I know Coleshill, I used to go drinking in a pub in a trading estate there - the Norton Arms I think?? - I can for sure meet Tuesday eve or monday afternoon, we are rehersing Monday eve. I'll pm you my phone number in the morning as I'm off to a gig now at the harvester Solihull (not far from you and the cab will be in the van..but dont tell anyone that)

    Cheers
    Nugget

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