Paddy515

Am I not correct with both my Eden Metro combo and my EBS HD350 that I set the volume on bass to max, on the amp to zero and then feed in the gain until when playing my loudest notes (silently ) the clipping light just flickers. Then I adjust the amp volume up as required.

8 hours ago, lozkerr said:

I have an Eden Metro and I'm dead chuffed with it. It's basically a WT300 amp sitting atop a 210 cab. Lovely warm tone, although perhaps not as rich as a valve power amp, but the EQ is fantastic. Doesn't need much more than a wee bit of enhance and a touch of extra bass. I'm thinking of adding a 115 cab to get a bit more low end, but overall it's a fantastic bit of kit.

Its only downside is the weight - it's a big beast.

Plus one for this. I add an Eden Glowplug through channel 2 (eventhough said channel is the valve pre-amp channel) to give as much or as little valve tone as you could need plus an Ampeg SVT 115 at larger venues. Really sounds great. Plus Ive added casters so not too bad a loadin/out.

"Never been in a band before"? - so no one with any stage know-how then. Seems strange!!

I need some kindling for my firepit so have offered $10 - hope he doesn't accept it!!!

150 quid bought me this L.P. blue Sq C/V 50s P bass. Expected this to be of fine quality but once set up and played in anger, I was shocked how well it produces such a great low thump. Would a swap-out of the pup for something a little more boutique improve the tones - I doubt it.

Oh my lord!!! - Unfortunately, just ONE YEAR TOO OLD for my Y.O.B. dream bass. Will have to leave it for someone else!!! Haha.

Guy has removed neck to post pics but bass is now not for sale any more due to him thinking its something more than run of the mill but doesnt know its value.

Black tugbar on the way too?

Im liking the cob-web on the A string tuner!!! Would want to keep it there if atall possible!!!

Thanks Andy - Im not so sure

Anyone care to speculate as to this bass's origins? Fuji 70s? Has fake F on headstock. Owner has no clue.

Thanks and regards.

Pm sent

Bass on an FS1E to practice in 1977

Sale of P bass to Dan with no fuss - met at agreed point and deal swiftly concluded. Thanks a lot Dan.

Cheers, Paddy.

Curious to know why? I love the feel and finish of my C/V P bass neck - even with my small hands its so easy to play.

1 hour ago, Steve Browning said:

For years I swore by having the cab standing only on its rubber feet. I used to have it taken out of its flightcase to facilitate that. When that case wore out I had a live in case made and had no foam under the feet to carry that on.

Eventually, I had no need of flightcases and decided to put some castors on the cab. The result/? No difference that I ever detected.

I would suggest that tipping the cab on its side might make an artificial difference because of the change in the dispersion.

So to compare tones properly, one would have to turn the cab through 180 degrees!! - don't think I will bother!!!

Hey - if I could bump you in the right direction!!! Hope you dont mind.

Regards, Paddy.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fresher-1970s-jazz-bass-guitar-collectable-vintage-piece-original-hard-case/1297777465

http://brochures.yokochou.com/guitar-and-amp/fresher/197x/en_index.html

1 hour ago, Cuzzie said:

@Paddy515 just normal grip tips, my guitarist buddy got me a selection pack to try.

so far Deleon and Gel are my fave but I may explore further, nylon is too floppy 

OK, thanks for that - ive gone for a couple of the Derlin Red Rock Control as they look the most robust and also "rubbery" to use the reverse way round. We shall hear how they sound and will advise in due time.

Regards, Paddy.

1 hour ago, Cuzzie said:

I am a pick player (of no great repute) forced by an old injury to my index finger knuckle which means it’s just hurts to play, i I don’t fancy wearing my joint out earlier than it has to!

But I have found this, I do the odd finger style, and sometimes songs just need it, and it’s difficult deadening the ring of strings just with a pick, so learning to mute with your palm and other hand helps. I do ‘cheat’ sometimes with a fret wrap to help me.

The other thing I have discovered are Dava picks.

https://www.davapick.com/

Firstly they are super comfortable to grip, don’t slip with sweaty fingers, but rotate it and use the rubber part instead of the sharp pick end and it gives a very very good dead sound so with the tone rolled off you are in finger Motown territory - they are fully worth a try IMHO

Do you use the "rock control" version for bass playing?

Mmmmmm - reminds me of an MRI slice of a brain - but thats just me!!

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

No expert. Seems like a good deal. I’m sure EBS Freak will be along shortly...

I was rather hoping so!!!

I'm hoping you folk think so as I've pulled the trigger on this. Includes rack case.

Thanks all,

Paddy515.

One 4 ohm cab and one 8 ohm cab would run at 2.67 ohms so no - and also the 4 ohm cab would draw 2/3 of the watts from the head so would be 50% louder than the 8 ohm. Complicated aint it!!