Lfalex v1.1

I suppose there must be some degree of attrition; basses lost to theft and damage need to be replaced. That surely can't account for all of it. There must be some people out there with more than just a bass and a spare 🤔

Should've just had the "usual" MEC 2 band EQ in it. I'm surprised that the pickups are passive (although I'm sure that the Duncans in my Streamer LX6 were)

I wonder if it would be possible to make it with 2x 16 ohm 10" drivers in parallel (for 8 ohm) and 1 x 8 ohm 10" driver in parallel with the pair for an overall 4 ohm load? The catches? The 8ohm driver will need a power handling twice that of the single 16 ohm units. The frequency response might not be in keeping with the other pair of drivers, and the excursion would probably be different, too. That might be resolved by experimentation; perhaps putting it at the bottom of the enclosure could help disguise any issues, especially as the top driver is nearer to ear level.

If you made me guess, assuming all the pots are in play, I'd hazard that it's a non- standard preamp with Vol, Pan, B/T on one stack and mid/ frequency on the other. More importantly, best wishes on a speedy resolution to the kidney stone issues.. 👍

I see you have the Broughton HPF...

That's effectively how I run mine.

I figured the desk would want a full-range signal, so they could apply whatever filtering they wanted without it being coloured by my hpf. As such, my signal chain goes; Preamp (Inc DI or line out for the engineer's own DI) >> HPF/comp >> head >> cab.

Ah.. Totally agree with the Thumb. That 1st fret feels like it's a mile away. Less so for the Corvette. My Infinity isn't great in that respect either. The Streamer suffers less, but the Fortress is fine. That big top horn pulls the body back towards your right-hand side, and there's no dive either.

What do you not like about them? I've had 3 and still own 2. Generally, they're pretty good. The neck profiles aren't for everyone, the J-A-N 2 was a complete mis-step, and my experience of the newer (Warwick) tuners hasn't been great.

The Flashbacks are lovely. Very hard to find now. A Rockbass re-issue might be nice if they get the look right. When last I looked, The Fortress body shape was still available as a Custom order (so I guess it'd be Team or Masterbuilt, then) Prices were predictably ludicrous.

Like this one? Excellent bass. Takes a while to realise that EQ adjustments need only be very subtle to make quite big changes to the sound.

I'm struggling to even find the energy to play at home. I get home and simply collapse in a heap. Due to Gastro-Intestinal issues, I've lost 32lbs over 6 weeks, and can't really put it back on. Medically, things are underway. I've had one (unpleasant) procedure, and am awaiting the results of a CT scan, but that's not helping the terminal lack of energy. Best quote of the whole episode goes to my GP; "What? You're still at work ?"

I'm in the crowd on the London recordings. /claimtofame

I knew it was Rhino. Didn't know it was an Alembic. Presumably also used on "Phoenix"? The Bass sound on that album is amazing (if a bit "of it's time"..)

I have one bass in D standard. When I want E standard, I stick a capo on the 2nd fret* *Other positions are available

Nice bass... That pickup and electronics package is ace. I have it in an EDC 715 (minus the mid control) I wouldn't call the mid position "bright", more like "accurate" - assuming the EQ is flat. Still, all 3 positions are eminently usable, perhaps even more so than on the Ray5 or Sterling - I'm not a fan of a single pickup in series, even if it is level-matched to the SC and parallel settings.

And then there's the quoted efficiency figures... which are relevant, but only if they're accurate and measured to the same standard. Generally, they're even greater flights of fantasy than power ratings.

I'll have to check that one out. I like the studio versions of the "I am the Phoenix" material... if this is better still...

Some sort of compressor (with a full set of controls) Ampeg SVP-PRO preamp. Boss CE-2b in the loop. Sfx Thumpinator.

I think you should be able to hear some difference when an HPF is functioning correctly, even if the bulk of its effect is below frequencies that a bassist would find useful. Even without adjusted LF EQ, the HPF ought to liberate some extra headroom from the amp it's connected to, simply because it's saving the amp/cab/combo (and PA) from wasting power trying reproduce frequencies that the system simply cannot generate. Quite apart from that, it should filter out said "useless" low frequency content, leaving the worthwhile low-end behind. Whilst subtle, there is an audible difference, even at low levels. And I'm only running something that behaves like an HPF at -12dB/octave from 40Hz down.

If they really are a stage prop, they could be proper "dummy" cabs; Cones in the drivers but no magnets No back on the cabinet (all to save weight) I guess the acid test is- has anyone seen evidence of the cones moving?

Had them on since about May, but they've not seen a huge amount of playing time. Sounds really good now I've got the pickups "right".

Brute force? Yep. Got that covered. There are some Black Beauties on it, but you have to look quite hard!

It does indeed.

Yeah, they look equally at home on my Epiphone Blackbird, which has a dark RW 'board, but is otherwise nearly completely black.