bassmayhem

My new Temple Audio board with the pedals mounted. No cables yet... [IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/bassmayhem/20160312_230318_zpso9pyqwao.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1459611192' post='3018089'] Lots to consider, but I'd second the TKS 12's or 2x12. [/quote] I totally agree. But - I'd rather have two S112's than one S212 for mobility's sake...

[quote name='Urban Bassman' timestamp='1456585846' post='2990513'] How did the Magellan perform? [/quote] Very well! Clear as an icy sky and loud as a freight train. I just say: I like it!

The Purple Menace has arrived: I like...

Thanks for all feedback! I forgot to say, I use the new Fishman Platinum Pro Eq wit notch filter, phase switch and high pass filter, but none of these could cope with the "howling barking dog" midrange produced. I have moved the Realist to another bass; if the tone still sounds as horrible, then there must be some pickup malfunction. The story will continue...

The tone gets very... burpy and ugly with the Realist. The bass - a solid tonewood bass - has a big, full and rich tone acoustically, just like what you (read: I) like to hear from a bass used in jazz music. Nice attack and nice growl! A tone to die/kill for! The only thing I can think is that the pickup is malfunctioning in some way. To my question: anyone out there who can recommend another type of pickup? (I have a non adjustable bridge.) Or - is there a good microphone I can use that won't make so much problems in a live situation? The bass is a relatively new - just four years - Kremona Masterbuilt that was custom made for the previous owner: 4/4 scale on 3/4 body. It takes some stretching, since the scale is 110 cm (43.3"), but the tone is worth every stretch... I have Evah Pirazzi "Weich" on the bass now...

Can you adjust the bass high enough if you are 6' 2" ? I got the impression the bass will hang too low. (Nut at "just above eyebrow" height...)

I use those hard plastic camera cases with foaming inside, the kind you can cut out for perfect fit. I won't rack mount my light weight amps; then the idea with light weight is gone. Another thing I do is putting velcro on top of the amps to hold tuner, wireless and "always on-pedals".

I just bought a second hand plywood bass from a friend, a bass he equipped with height adjustable bridge. My aim is to use the bass for practicing slap bass and use it on gigs where I cannot/won't bring my wooden bass. Anyway, it is a real bargain; the bass sounds great, is well taken care of, serviced by a pro luthier, plays great and cost me £165(!!!). This was a good affair...

Definitely! The Streamliner is the "oddest" of them, kinda like a tube/valve amp without the weight. The Magellan takes the best of both the Max and the Streamliner into a small easy to use package. The Max has its points too, especially the ability to drive two 4 ohm cabs, and some finesse with the twin channels and their separate effect loops.

I kinda like these lightweight amps... [IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/bassmayhem/20160215_183433_zpsljhga2pn.jpg[/IMG] Premier use of the Magellan 800 will be on Sunday. Can't wait...

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1454776643' post='2972930'] Indeed - much my preferred method. Although many of the garage warriors don't have access to a decent PA when they play down the Tickled Trout. Knowing what I know now, investing in decent PA is where the greatest gains can be achieved for a band. Although, as stated back in the thread, nobody really seems to want to invest in PA. [/quote] I have thoughts of getting this by myself and let the band rent it every gig: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgNHS-pBu0Y"]http://www.youtube....h?v=YgNHS-pBu0Y[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keUtck_F7es"]http://www.youtube....h?v=keUtck_F7es[/url]

The only bass players that "need" high volume wall of sound are the "garage warriors". On stage nowadays - as long as you have massive PA support and good monitors - it is totally unnecessary, more or less eyes delight. You aren't allowed to crank the amp to get "your tone" anyway. We have a very fine concert hall in town; next time I play there I'll only bring my tuner, my bass(es), my wireless, my compressor and my Avalon U5...

Well, how many of us play at full volume? None, I hope. I don't care if the volume is full half way up, like "a little goes a long way", or if I have to crank the knob all way around. I never go that far anyway. As long as the amp sounds good I'm satisfied.

Well: delivered! Really nice amp, fat like a Streamliner and clarity like the Shuttles... [IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/bassmayhem/20160205_170603%20-%20kopia_zpslysdz9b2.jpg[/IMG]

'Ts my pleasure, colgraff... Dingwalls are addictive, so now I have paid a deposit for a candy purple Leland Sklar model. Now wait, wait, wait...

Well, I ordered one and get it delivered on Friday. Seems like I get the first one out there. (At least [i]out there here in Europe[/i]...)