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[quote name='GetYourFunkOut93' timestamp='1342655221' post='1738960'] Nice one. Im not sure what is best tho. 2x 112 OR 1x 212.. Or even (a new contender) A 112 and a 210? [/quote] 2 2x10s would be the best option IMO. But it is subjective to the cabs in question.

Like Lozz says, Barefaced get a lot of love & Alex does a 90 day return if you're not happy with it. It depends on what you're looking for it to do. A visit to a bass shop might be a good idea?

Good to hear you're getting somewhere. Experimenting is the answer! I use my filter after the distortion, but different pedals suit different ways. There is no "wrong way".

I'd put the EQ flat & playabout with the distortion (& other dirt sounds) until you find something you like, then play about with the EQ. I boost my distortion channel at notches of 350hz & 775hz & also slightly at 2khz ish. anything under 110hz and notched at 525hz is almost clean (unless the octaver is on). Spend a bit of time playing with your fx, it's 1/2 the fun & a joy when you find "that" sound.

What's a bass? Still enjoy playing, just like I did when I picked it up just over 28 years ago.

That's a bit like asking "What flavour is a cake meant to be". It can be whatever you like. Youtube is your friend for finding out what different things sound like. I like mine like this... http://soundcloud.com/bassg/fears

[quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1342351077' post='1733516'] [attachment=113183:552479_301300499965548_1741037073_n.jpg] [size=6]BIGGER[/size] [/quote] They could have put the ports at the bottom so more folk get the air.

I'm another who plays in an "acoustic" band. Vocalist who plays guitar & occasionally banjo, mandolinist who plays uke, whistle & spoons & me on bass & occasionally guitar. It's really down to what style of music you're playing on what you use & play. I use quite a few effects in most songs whereas others I'll use none (some I won't even play much bass if there's no need to, or pick up the guitar). Here's some of our stuff to give you an idea... [url="http://soundcloud.com/bassg/sets/bigroom-practice"]Bigroom practice set.[/url] The important bit is having fun.

Get flatwound strings. Sounds like new for years!

If you can solder & drill holes, fitting a couple of LEDs & a battery clip is a simple task (it'll probably give you a pedal building bug too). Have a look in the DIY pedals sticky on here.

[quote name='Mog' timestamp='1342204336' post='1731739'] Can the band bring their own shoes? [/quote] And their own Balls?

[quote name='Mog' timestamp='1342203168' post='1731692'] That actually got me thinking. A lot of 700+ watt heads dont seem to be available with a 2ohm carrying capacity. Strange really. 2ohm = 16x10 = more than most will ever need. [/quote] Stacked vertically?

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1342201282' post='1731624'] Ha, I always go for the 4 ohm option, purely to prevent me from buying another cab. Because I know I would. [/quote] There's always a way around that..... 2Ω head!

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1342193709' post='1731379'] I'm from the 'old skool' when it comes to bass rigs. My main rig, as a few of you already know is an SWR1500 paired with two Golly 4x10's and looks like this (gratuitous rig shot) However, until recently (i.e. yesterday ) I have also been using an Orange Terror Bass into my 8 ohm Schroeder 21012-a-like which sounded wicked, was loud enough for most of the gigs I do, and was so portable as to mean only two trips to the car rather than the usual 5. When I re-speakered the Schroeder cabinet I opted for 8 ohms as at that time I could never have imagined using only one cab, so always had the intention of building a second one, but having used it on its own with the Terror Bass I wished I'd opted for a 4 ohm version. [/quote] A couple of nice rigs there! Having the 8 ohm version does have better resale potential (& the ability to add another if ever needed) & the 4 ohm wouldn't be moch louder than what you have.

[quote name='danhkr' timestamp='1342184612' post='1731058'] In theory true, but there's a wide variety of 2x10 combos out there and plenty (not all) would be stressed to buggery trying to keep up with what a 50w valve guitar amp can give out. Also an 8x10 doesn't usually have a bigger 'footprint' than a 2x10 combo anyway, so unless you're playing somewhere with a dangerously low ceiling, the only issue is transportation. Been able to wheel mine out the van, into the venue and a couple of us lifting it onto a stage, is a lot less hassle for me than carrying a 2x10 combo about. [/quote] if you're putting the 2x10 on the horizontal, then the footprint is the same, but ideally you don't really want horizontal drivers if you don't have monitors or a PA. I don't agree with you regarding the 2x10 being stressed against a 50w combo as most 2x10s these days are more than capable, but then it does depend on the guitar combo. My 2x10 had no trouble against a Vox AC30, a 100w Marshall 1/2 stack & a shed building drummer.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1342180291' post='1730933'] Learning it is one thing... playing it in a freezing cold rehearsal studio is another - extremely tiring track to play!! [/quote] That's why they're called Extreme!

I use whatever I need to to get the job done. I'll try by ear first, maybe writing a chord chart for the longer/trickier songs. But for the more tricky ones to pick out, I'll use score, tab, Basschat, YouTube or whatever else I need to. Off to learn Get The Funk Out! Cheers Conan & Higgie!

Why a 4x10? My opinion is that the 4x10 is a poorly designed cab for the pub gig or any gig that you're relying on it for the band/audience to hear you properly. I'd have a read on some of the other topics in this section about cabs & then decide if you want the 4x10. Here's a couple to get you started... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/176362-bass-rigs-the-bigger-the-better-in-my-experience/ http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180123-2x12-vs-4x10/ I'd save up a bit extra & get a decent amp/cab or combo (really depends on what you want, I opted for combo for quickness & portability).

[quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1342031242' post='1728493'] Ohhhh that seems ace. Imagine the HH with moog stuff. Nom [/quote] There was a wee discussion on OBW when Will Cady revealed the HH3. I asked if it could be used with the moogs & he said yes, I tried to see if he wanted a swap (offered the wife too!), but he never confirmed it.

Use your toes!

[quote name='chilli' timestamp='1342050245' post='1728925'] SA Dual Expression pedal --- Subdecay Echoboc --- SA BEF Pro --- ss/bs TAFM --- SA MWD Pro --- ss/bs TAFM w/gate It started sometime in june, a late night conversation on skype with a mate (drummer, producer) reminiscing about the good ole days and ended with us looking to start a side project. Its not much, but this is where I am. Will have a 2nd hand Fuzzrocious GS next week to throw in there, bit of a fuzz off with the TAFM's . Pedal want list as long as my arm, just need to raise some cash. [/quote] Great start! I take it you've got very long arms?

Sounds like a win to me!

It looks like a byoc or similar. Without hearing his sound, I'm gonna take a stab at it being a dirt pedal.

What about plugging the bass straight into the desk? I've done that a few times & had no issues.

I don't have a back up amp, but what about specialist insurance? Does that not get an emergency replacement out to you straight away?