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Ok. @Kateplaysbass

Use only one output from the amp which will match the total load of the cab(s). 

If you're just using one cab (LB212), then it's obvious, connect it to the 4 ohm output.

If you're using two cabs, both of which are 4 ohms, then the total load will now be 2 ohms, so connect the first cab to that output, and the second cab to the first cab.

I really think that the one LB212 would be enough for most situations though, it's worth trying.

Rob

17 minutes ago, PinkMohawk said:

It's not ideal, really. My recommendation is to get shot of the 15 and pick up another 4 ohm cab. With two 4 ohm cabs, you'd be running them in series rather than parallel, all that means is that you'd go: 8ohm output - cab 1 - cab 2. The reason there's two speakons on the back of the cabs is so that you can use one as a passthrough to the next cab. Of course, you could always just buy my Ashdown 8x10 off of me...

I don't think I agree. And this is quite important.

Most cabs with two speakon connectors are wired to run the cabs in parallel, not series. I would bet money the Ashdown cab is wired this way. Connecting another cab to the Ashdown cab would present a total load to the amp of 2 ohms, not 8 ohms.

Rob

On 05/11/2023 at 13:51, Paul S said:

The best tone I got aside from heavy Trace Elliot gear was from a Tecamp Puma.  Looks like Bass Bros has a 900 in stock. 

 

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/tecamp-puma-900/

 

That'll fit in your back pocket.

Revisiting this thread I started last year. It seems my quest isn't over. 😁

After some time with the Berg, it just isn't the sound I hear in my head. It is a wonderful amp, whisper quiet in operation, massively powerful, and very articulate, but just not old school thumpy enough (I'm a P bass with flats kind of guy). It's up for sale in the classifieds for what I paid.

What has replaced it for the moment is a Tecamp Puma 900, which I must say I am mightily impressed with, and the Taste control allows my to dial in that old school tone.

Onwards once more unto the ....whatever it is.

Rob

I like the feel and vibe of vintage instruments, not just basses, but guitars and even drums too.

I don't think mine have been passed around, and I do know I'm just the 3rd owner of my '73 Jazz, the previous owner being Nick (Old Horse Murphy, RIP) of this parish.

My '73 P bass has a feel and tone I just haven't found in any other P bass I've tried. At a gig two weeks ago, four bands playing, all bass players through the same rig, we were first on and therefore last to soundcheck. I set the EQ flat and adjusted the volume down slightly, and the engineer looked up from his desk and spoke through the monitors "what a wonderful sounding bass". It made me smile.

Rob

bump

The quest for the tone in my head continues, and as one comes in, another goes out.

Great great amp, powerful, articulate, open sounding. The drive control is very usable indeed.

In perfect working order, excellent condition, and comes in the original box.

Collection preferred from Morecambe, but will ship to mainland UK at cost, Parcelforce 24 fully insured. 

Rob

I bought Matt's Tecamp Puma yesterday afternoon, and it was delivered at 10am today. Great packing, double boxed, amp is superb, and the price was right.

Fabulous chap to deal with.

Thanks Matt.

Rob

4 hours ago, peteb said:

 

I had a 57AVRI P bass with a 44mm neck and it was far from unplayable, it played really nicely in fact. It just made trying to get that Eb harmonic in Portrait of Tracy a bit more challenging...! 

 

I had an amazing sounding '62 AVRI, the thing sounded like a grand piano. One of the best sounding basses I've ever had. I couldn't get on with the nut width. 

I'm not as young as I used to be and my left hand is getting a bit of arthritis, maybe it's that.

17 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Got a reply, All original apart from the brass nut which was fitted later, the nut measures at 44mm,

 

quite surprised at the 44, every 70s ones I’ve had and played have been 40-42 

The nut width would be a deal breaker for me I'm afraid. Mine are all around 41mm.

What are you thoughts Tony?

Rob

9 hours ago, miles'tone said:

The late 70s Fenders that seem like  bargains at the moment are usually the ones that weigh a ton. Well, 10+ lbs at least.

I've done a fair bit of window shopping lately!

4.1kg / 9lbs 2oz, it's ok.
My '78 is 8lbs 9oz, it's lovely.

4 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Bass direct have got a 78 P in, it says the nut is 44mm , I’ve never seen this on a 78 or maybe a miss measure 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/fender-precision-bass-white-1978-pre-owned/

I think that’s a bargain. I’ve had to have a word with myself.

PM'd

I'm looking at these too. I thought I had settled on amps (hey ho), but I'm still not quite there.

Bax are doing a pre-order of the 500w for a very good price.

https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-guitar-amplifier-head/ashdown-rm-500-evo-iii-bass-amplifier-head

Rob

19 minutes ago, Velarian said:

I’m currently about 10 minutes away from Pudsey. If it had been a 62 Precision (YOB for me) I’d have jumped at the chance.

 

If it had been an original finish, would it have been about £5k more?

As a general rule of thumb, a refin knocks 50% off. Some dealers may argue otherwise, but I think I heard Andy Baxter say this once too.

17 minutes ago, dodgnofski said:

Ruddy Heck😳😳🙈🙈🙏🙏

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256473398272? 

Richard Henry had that advertised in January as a SFC at £7.5k. I made enquiries then. Richard said it was straight and legit apart from the old refin, so I would take that as the truth, Richard is one of the good guys.

Rob

I wasn't sure where to post this - gig or rehearsal thread, but it's felt more like a gig than a rehearsal. I've spent the weekend at Stonegate Recording Studios near Bentham North Yorkshire. We set up Friday night, and have done 10-6 Saturday and Sunday. This is the new blues band, with only one 45 minute gig under our belt so far, and this was for recording a few tracks to promote the band. We have really gelled as a unit, personally and musically, and it's been a really positive experience. The band leader does his job well, directs with without being over-bearing, and is a consummate musician, playing Hammond, Rhodes and Sax,  and the drummer is one of the best I've ever played with, really exceptionally good. We managed to get down 6 tracks yesterday, without vocals and solos, which we've added today. We had a guy filming too yesterday, which we're hoping to sync with the recordings at some point. I took two 70's P basses and have played everything through my rebuilt '73 Bassman 50 and a Barefaced Super Compact, it was a great sound to me. When the tracks have been mastered I'll post some links up.

Knackered now though!

Rob

We rehearsed last night, but it was a bit different to the usual in that we are preparing to go into a studio to set up tomorrow evening and then record all day Saturday & Sunday. These will be band promo tracks, but we also have two guys filming it to sync with the studio recordings and also to edit in footage they shot of our first gig in front of an audience last week. 

I'm sharing lead vocal duties in this band too, so we practiced my tunes last night without singing a word of vocal, to get the band really tight, and then I will overdub my vocal later. Very strange, but I definitely played better bass when I wasn't singing at the same time.

I'm buzzing about this new band, we've got some nice gigs lined up, and everyone in the band gets on really well and is a great musician in their own right. I feel rather blessed.

Rob

So sorry to read this, having three children of my own, I can only imagine how you must be feeling. Condolences to you and you family @Gasman. 

Rob

8 hours ago, soulstar89 said:

I need to get some foam for my p bass. Dies one strip fit the length of each pickup? 

The one in the link below will do both pickups, it's two pieces of foam with a spring in each.

https://www.alegree.co.uk/products/precision-bass-height-foam

8 hours ago, casapete said:

I was absolutely done in after our acoustic duo at the weekend! I'm 66, and lugging a PA into a venue is 

getting more of a PITA for me, ( especially as don't have to do this in the theatre band I'm in! ) Although a

seated gig, I found it very full on and a touch stressful, which isn't what I was thinking of in my pending

retirement!  Most of our gigs are quite laid back, so a rammed pub on Easter Sunday was probably an

exception. I can't blame my own kit (Fender Rumble 100 combo) either!

Think we'll be looking for a more lightweight / easier to manage PA soon. It's crap getting old!!

 

I have a lightweight PA that I haven't used in about 6 years. I was looking at it today and thinking I should sell it.

It's a Fender Passport series. Not sure of the exact model, but I think it's about 500w. It used to be completely adequate for my little 3/4 piece band in pubs and small venues. I have stands for the speaker too. I'm sure we could come to an arrangement.

Rob

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6 hours ago, kwmlondon said:

Just checked serial number against online lists and it's coming up as a 1973. I wonder if Arthur has gotten confused which year he bought it... I hope that's all it is! He's quite elderly and it was a long time ago.

Serial numbers can't be relied upon to date it. The pots will have date codes, as will the neck and the pickups.

Lovely bass btw

Rob

1 minute ago, mike f said:

Good question. Don’t know! It was the size bigger than the one Jon initially suggested and they’re stainless steel.

They do look like big frets!

11 minutes ago, mike f said:

Over a month ago now, with a little trepidation, I left my 74 Jazz with Jon Shuker for a refret and new nut.  Also had a little of the slickness taken off the back of the neck.

Had it back a couple of weeks and could not be happier. Plays like a dream.

If you’re considering doing this I’d say get it done, you’ll wish, just like I have, that you’d have done it sooner.

Would you mind sharing a close up of the frets/binding/nut now it's been done? Also what wire did you settle on?

5 minutes ago, mike f said:

Over a month ago now, with a little trepidation, I left my 74 Jazz with Jon Shuker for a refret and new nut.  Also had a little of the slickness taken off the back of the neck.

Had it back a couple of weeks and could not be happier. Plays like a dream.

If you’re considering doing this I’d say get it done, you’ll wish, just like I have, that you’d have done it sooner.

I'm still thinking about having my '73 Jazz done. The frets are virtually non existent now, but it still plays well. I'm worried that everything I like about this bass might disappear if I have it done!