Maxcat

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='192596' date='May 6 2008, 12:50 AM']Dalry eh? my stepdad took me to an amateur footie match a wee while back, it was Beith vs Dalry,honestly you'd have thought those two next door towns were seperated by ideology,some of the stuff that was going on was just mental. Anyway I'm more civilised,I'm from Killie and up to my knees in Ayr blood :blush:[/quote] Ah the diplomatic and cultural nirvana that is the Garnock Valley. On a Saturday night in Dalry its like Beirut without the heavy weapons. China Cross ya bassa.

OK I got the bi amp thing.Thanx for taking the time to advise guys. I think the interim solution is to get the best out of my existing rig and get a 210. Ill gig with that set up for a while then re evaluate.Also try to keep the GAS at bay. Cheers

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='192178' date='May 5 2008, 12:39 PM']There are not many cabs like that and IIRC they can be bi-amped as well. Not sure if that bypasses the crossover but I think it does, designed to be used with something with a crossover and a separate power amp - Peavey were into that big time. [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71657"]This[/url] might do the job.[/quote] Sorry BF Ive got "2 x 10s on the brain. Its a Megabox with 1x15 and 2x[b][/b]8s[b][/b]It can indeed be bi amped and the Mk VI head has a crossover with hi out and low out tho Ive never used it as I dont really know too much about it. Is it just a case of hooking up the outputs with the bi amp inputs on the cab. (showing my ignorance as norm) Always thought I needed 2 amps to do that. I know Ill do a search on the site like I should have done first off. Cheers for the info

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='192122' date='May 5 2008, 11:15 AM']1.No. I drove a T-max at 2 ohms for years. 2.Not many. Even Peavey dont drive 2 ohm loads now. Used T-max combo maybe? EBS combo's will drive 2 ohms but they are "only" 350 watts and f***ing expensive. You could get a Dr Bass Airhead from Robbie - you can stick any amp in one of them. 3.There is much better gear than what you have - but if you are happy with it why change. You could look at an amp that will give you more power into your cab. Is your cab the one with a 15" ,10" and tweeter? 4.The world is your lobster - I wont tell you what to buy. If you like Peavey then get a new one - they are good VFM.[/quote] Thanx for the advice BF. The cab is the 15 and 2 x 10s. The more powerful amp is another way of doing it.

Hi all.At the risk of sounding undecided, Im undecided. Ive just joined a 4 piece country rock blues band playing small to medium size pubs. Had my current rig (Peavey MkVI, Black Widow 1510)for over 17 years so am quite attached to it (more to the Cab than the Head tbh), but I feel that for the bigger venues, Im going to need more power than the 250W@4 Ohms that Im getting. One option that I can do cheap/easy is adding a 210@40hms to up the output to 400W@2Ohms. Never driven the head at 2 before tho that is its minimum. But. I am quite attracted to having the ability to split the stack by replacing the head with a 400W ish combo allowing me to gig small (combo) or large (full stack). From research the ideal combo would be something like the old Peavey BAM 210 (cant find one) or similar spec. Any ideas?? And finally and this is where the undecided bit comes in. The GK stack sold by Funkyhobbit really gave me GAS (if only it wasnt in Newcastle) so am I limiting my options too much by trying work round my old cab. Should I start fresh and tailor the gear to my needs. Unfortunately funds are not unlimited. If this makes any sense, any advice, opinions, would be very welcome. I play a Ric 4001 and swap that out with an EUB for a handfull of numbers so 2 seperate switchable input settings would be ideal but not essential. Sorry about the diatribe but to paraphrase 1.Is there a problem with driving a Peavey MK VI at 2Ohms 2. Can anyone recommend a 400 to 500W combo that will drive @ 2 Ohms 3. Am I being a luddite by not moving on 4. If 3 then what do you suggest for my sitch. As always I bow to your wealth of knowledge.

Welcome biskitbass from another westie.

Another sweaty hello from Reading via Dalry

Hi all. Played the Stagg in public for the first time last night at our Jam in Ash. Went down a treat. All sorts of "Closed my eyes and thought it was an acoustic" type comments" so it looks like ive got the sound right at least.Adds another dimension to the band sound and certainly makes for a different dynamic on stage. OG you are right. Chicks dig it large. All in all for limited outlay, a lot of bang for your buck. Re Hercules stands, can I order on line stating Im a BassChatter or is it easier by phone. BTW thanx to poptart for the stand deal in advance. Stagg on mighty warriors.

[quote name='paul, the' post='189291' date='Apr 30 2008, 10:03 PM']I haven't got anything to say, just wanted to share Stagg love ('though I haven't got one yet) and glad to hear it was a quick fix.[/quote] Stagg love is in the air.Everywhere I look around. :wub: I dont think youll regret getting one mate.Not that its the be all and end all of eubs, but its enough for me and one of the best value for money buys Ive made in a long time. I only hope Im up to the task.

[quote name='Linus27' post='188624' date='Apr 30 2008, 08:36 AM']Hiya cool. Shame you never got to play her at the jam. Don't worry about the address's, I know both venues very well. Might come down someday especially if your using the Stagg.[/quote] Cool We are hosting tomorrow night and then every five weeks. Will suss out if its the right venue tomorrow night for the Stagg. Dont want to get all Jazzy on the blues boys. See you there sometime. Don

[quote name='Linus27' post='188263' date='Apr 29 2008, 06:08 PM']Replied to you Maxcat. By the way, where is your jam??[/quote] Tuesday night is in Upper Hale near farnham (Upper Hale Working mens Club) and we are hosting a night in The Lion Brewery in Ash on Thursday night. If your interested Ill get the full address to you. Didnt play the Stagg in the Jam, but the band stopped playing mid way through the beasts first song in rehearsal cos it sounded so good. Not me you understand, just the Stagg. Its going to do very well I think. Let me know if you want the full address. Kicks off at 9.

On second thoughts that last one should probably have been a PM. One of them on the way :blush:

Thanx Linus. It is a lovely deep red. Already had two guys come up thinking it cost about a grand. Auditioning it in front of the rest of the band tonight for the first time and it might just get an airing at the jam we go to after rehearsal. Not all that accomplished yet but its pretty forgiving on the intonation front. I have no idea how high the action should be but am bashing away regardless at the hawsers like a good un. Did you or OG mess around with the set up at all or did you leave it as is?

Problem solved. Went at it with a rat tail file. Faint heart and all that.

So the elusive Stagg has finally turned up. Linus was right. It is stunning in the transparent red.One problem that I have is that when Im digging in a wee bit to the e string it pops out of the bridge groove. When I say pops, it explodes. Does anyone else have that problem or am I being a touch industrial. Also will there be a problem if I just deepen the groove a little with a file? Thanx in advance for any advice

[quote name='Linus27' post='179110' date='Apr 17 2008, 06:17 PM']Maxcat, No problem with the help. I think your be pleasantly surprised at how much better the red looks in the flesh. Its such a lovely deep powerful red that does not really show in the pictures. I think your going to love it even more when you see it for real. Good luck and let us know how you get on with the Stagg.[/quote] Cheers Linus. Im already a Red convert and I havent seen it yet. Really looking forward to it (again)

So today I find out that I am a colour whore.I started out ordering the Metallic Black, take delivery of a violin burst, return said Stagg and today Im told that the next delivery is the middle of May. Alternatively I can take delivery of a Transparent Red like Linus's tomorrow. Surprised myself by saying ok straight away. Got to say thanx to Linus for posting the picture of his red one. Looks great and made the decision a no brainer. Just goes to show, when you got bad GAS, deliberation aint got a look in. Cheers. Wish me luck tomorrow.

[quote name='OldGit' post='176749' date='Apr 14 2008, 11:21 PM']Well I'll have it with me for our gig near Chippenham on Sat May 17th if you are still waiting and fancy a go. [/quote] That sounds cool mate. I remember the last time I was in "The Nam". In fact I still get cold sweats. Unfortunately Im away that week. Next time. Oh and the dented beast has finally been picked up. Estimate 1 week ish.

The saga continues. Wife waited in all day for the courier who "you guessed it" didnt show. Coming tomorrow to pick it up. Zings assure me it should be in within a week and a half. We shall see. Looks like Ive got some catching up to do OG.

Au contraire mes amis. The violin burst in the flesh is very nice. Looks like a Fender sunburst but with all the different angles, the depth of colour is quite unusual. But what do I know, mine is going back. Silent tear in eye. I want to join in.

Spear of Destiny, China Crisis,

[quote name='lwtait' post='171582' date='Apr 7 2008, 04:41 PM']thanks for that! this thread interested me because im getting into fretless bass, too. paul simonon's one of my fvaourite bass players, ill definatly give that album a listen. EDIT: by the way, I've been playing a lot of red hot chilis stuff. i know flea dont play fretless, but songs like under the bridge, soul to squeeze and give it away sound good. scar tissue also sounds good but the really high bit's hard to get right.[/quote] I might be getting this wrong but I think Flea played fretless on Alanis Morrissette (sp) You oughta know. Certainly her regular bassist was sans frets on stage for that one.