Clarky

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1327759569' post='1516343'] It was 1977. I was a spotty git with bad hair and no girlfriend. [/quote] Are you me?

I've got an OK sound (not 100% happy still) by tweaking the Planet Wing and cutting both treble and bass (its very scratchy on the G string and mega-boomy on the E string without this) and leaving the mids untouched. Sounds slightly better through an Fdeck preamp with the active bass setting selected. Of course this is all at home and so I will need to experiment further at next rehearsal. BTW, the amp sounds cool with electric bass, so its really only getting the DB sorted that is vexing me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUqvPJ3cbUQ&feature=related And some British disco from Funkapolitan! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg2X-DxaGCs

Couple more for ya Check out the outfits and dancing on the first one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jLGa4X5H2c http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYpbG1ThpH4

I was on a flight back from biz abroad yesterday, listening to some very earnest jazz/rock fusion on my iPod and frankly losing my attention. So I clicked on my Best of Chic and it had me grinning away and head nodding like a buffoon. The Italian lady next seat along must have thought the village idiot had got loose. For me, the height of disco/dance music was the late 70s/early 80s when you had bass-propelled hit after hit from the likes of Chic, Sister Sledge (same rhythm section of course), Earth Wind & Fire, Funkadelic, Kool & The Gang etc. So post up your vids here. I will start with two faves of mine, McFadden & Whitehead's 'Ain't no stoppin US' and Chic's 'My forbidden lover' - love 'em! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY0tsKCB4lc[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MPKDRqhZ3c[/media]

Saxon?

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1322759567' post='1455582'] Keith is a great guy and fantastic musician. One of basschats finest! [/quote] Took the words out of my mouth, Geoff! Sold Keith some DB strings in our latest deal

Thanks chaps. Gareth: I will try the permutations you mentiomed at the weekend (I am abroad on biz now). I only had a 30 minute play with the MB200 the day it arrived and only tried it direct Keith: yes I did use the Wizzy 10 as the reason for getting the MB200 was to have a mini-rig, paired with a Wizzy 10, for smaller gigs and rehearsals. I am presuming that, even if the Wizzy 10 affected the tone it would not have resulted in the finger noise and scratchiness - hence me thinking its the pickup. And yes the Planet Wing is shimmed with paper ... But it sounds great through my Baggs preamp. Like I say, its no biggie if I end up having to use a preamp but it would be nice (one less thing to carry and make sure batteries O$k etc) if I could use the amp directly.

Thanks Roger. I will try those settings at the weekend. Pretty sure though that I will end up using a preamp in front. DB pickups/rigs are so variable!

Do those of you using this amp for DB plug in directly or via preamp? I know Keith (Mr_Bassman) plugs in directly. I got my MB200 this week and with my set up (Planet Wing piezo, Wizzy 4 ohm cab) it sounds thin and scratchy with lots of finger noise when on flat settings and without going through my usual DB preamp. I am wondering if its just my pickup is not particularly compatible as I've heard nothing but praise from other DBers. I can of course use it with my preamp but its just that I've seen others (eg Keith) mention plugging in direct. Fender '63 P - Wal Mk

Do those of you using this for DB plug in directly or via preamp. I know Keith (Mr-Bassman) plugs in directly. I got my MB200 this week and with my set up (Planet Wing piezo, Wizzy cab) it sounds thin and scratchy with lots of finger noise when on flat settings and without going through my usual DB preamp. I am wondering if its just my pickup is not particularly compatible as I've heard nothing but praise from other DBers. I can of course use it with my preamp but its just that I've seen others (eg Keith) mention plugging in direct.

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Another classy, well made cable bought from Dave

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1327495727' post='1512221'] Not something that occurs to many 20-somethings or 30-somethings, but it's waiting for you, guys ... [/quote] Yup. I am wearing a lower back brace as I type after several sleepless nights

OHM bought his bass on the strong recommendation of pro DB player Gareth Hughes who has the same model (and sold a much more pricey one due to prefernece for his Thomann, IIRC). Its supposed to be a cracking bass. If I wanted a starter DB set I would buy OHM's like a shot (great DB, excellent pickup [Bassmax], the nicest strings (Kolstein heritage], and best soft case [Will & Tom] - you really can't go wrong)

Really liking BC'er Spoombung's (Kev Hopper) 'Canary Lights' from the Whispering Foils album. Free download and listen here [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]http://www.spoombung.co.uk/[/url]

Does Buster Bloodvessel count?

Dave bought an Acoustic Image cab off me. Quick payment, friendly comms, all good! I cannot believe, however, that he has no feedback since 2009, despite the pretty things for sale every day on BassChat.He must have a will of iron!