Bolo

How about a Neve RNDI box? Record the best clean tone you can, you can sort out the character on the pc in post production or re-amp through good borrowed or rented amps.

Rapide leathercreme, Urad  is a reputable brand too. Wipe some on with your fingers, let sit for 5-10 minutes, wipe off with a rag (old t-shirt or like). The leather May look wet for a bit bit it'll absorb all the nourishment after a bit. 

I've noticed this on my tuner (TC polytune mini) also 

It'd make sense to have it start in tuning mode right?

On 09/10/2023 at 19:27, BassmanPaul said:

Just for interest, why not B, E, A, D, G as a normal five is tuned?

A few spots in our songs can use that deep boom.

Billy has room for one more bass

10 hours ago, TellermineBass said:

Looks great, happy NAD.

 

What a nice looking bass too. What is it? 

Thanks! 

I'll try to refine my post in the coming weeks as the 'new toy wow factor' wears off.

My guitarist built the bass for me:

http://cellarguitars.com/index.php/cellar-v/

Tuned AEADG with a Dr-strings DDT 55-5 set.

Picked up this beast from someone that switched to iems.

I've always played decent amps, starting with the Hartke 3500, SWR 350 and 750x (very very good, with a distinct sound) and Engl 2030 rackhead that I used more as a power amp for my Verellen meatsmoke preamp pedal.

The Aguilar is heavier (also in weight hah) thicker, deeper and much louder, while retaining all of the definition. It sits confidently in the mix without being abrasive, and you can follow each and every note with all subtlety (if any lol) even in a busy mix or in my case a hard hitting drummer and two metal guitarists with big tube amps. 

I'm incredibly impressed by the build quality, it's an absolute tank.

Can't wait to get to know it through and through.

12 hours ago, Linus27 said:

So I've gone back over this thread and from what I can work out, this is who's taken advantage of this awesome offer. I dont think I've missed anyone??

 

1. Linus27 - Red Precision 

2. GlamBass74 - Red Precision

3. Sharkfinger - Vintage Blonde Precision 

4. floFC - SFG Jazz

5. ezbass - Vintage Blonde Precision 

6. Frank n funker - Red Precision

7. Odi - Vintage Blonde Precision 

8. grapefruitmoon - Red Precision 

9. Delberthot - Red Precision 

10. Uncle psychosis - SFG Jazz

11. Phil Starr - Red Precision 

12. Jd56hawk - Red Precision 

I object to your choice of ranking. Could have gone alphabetically, chronologically or sorted by colour but nooooo...

22 hours ago, Hellzero said:

Won't make friends, I know

Or friends that accept that you tend to be wrong about certain things. 

Production of new strings take account material, packaging and transport, way less environmentally friendly.

Still, this revival attempt is not for me, I've never had much luck with the homebrew cures.

I use the iRig hd 2, not sure if compatible with your software.

6 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

So you play 9 string bass?

Nein

4 enough? Probably. I like using 5 more.

On 20/09/2023 at 12:54, AlexDemetriou said:

Hi guys, played bass in bands before but come from a guitarist background, currently in a reasonably established originals band. Played three gigs so far and managed on each occasion to borrow equipment or play through FOH. Very interested in the mark bass amps. I did pick up a mini combo amp from their range, but during rehearsal with a full PA set up, it just did not cut through the mix at all, and distorted whilst trying to push it. I’ve returned that now, I’ve done a bit more research,  and think I’ve got my head around it. Looking at these on fb marketplace. Leaning towards amp and cab over combo, Would these be a suitable pairing, for medium gigs, rehearsal etc. and have enough headroom. Love the tone of markbass, just wondering whether this pairing would match. 

Technically there shouldn't be any trouble matching these but I do notice two things:

The Amp is pictured on a workbench. Doesn't have to mean anything but could be that the seller has tinkered with it.

The settings on the amp are a recipe for low definition low end drone with both VLE and VPF at noon with the bass cranked. Furthermore it's going to disappoint in power with the gain set that low. Set it to where the Clip light just comes on when playing the loudest notes, then roll it back a tiny bit.

Maybe add a dollie (plank on wheels) for that cab like it's sitting on in the pic, if it's not sold with that included 

Consensus on where the In/Out/Power/Other sockets go on all equipment. All of it! 

Left to right or right to left, at the front or back or one side I don't care, just standardise it!

😡

8 minutes ago, Boodang said:

Actually, as a side note to this (and as a drummer myself), the drum forums that are out there are not very active compared to the bass ones. I put this down to the fact that drummers are too busy practicing and improving their art rather than talking about it. Which reminds me, I should go and practice!

Hmm maybe I just prefer drummers who can't read but do have a sense of humour. 

Apologies for the derailment!

That's asking a lot of drummers 

3 minutes ago, Downunderwonder said:

It doesn't matter what anyone calls it when it's adding gain and causing soundguy's head to explode.

Drive is not Gain. Just like Gain is not Volume. The names are different because the operation is different.

Verellen meatsmoke tube preamp and a cali76 compact deluxe, it gives a nice saturated texture to my tone

This will go a long way: if your band is very loud it'll need some help from the PA.

Speaking of PA, a Beringer BD21 straight to desk is a reliable way of getting a decent signal into the venue. Cheap and just good.

Peavey amps work great and can be affordable, it all depends on the rest of your band how much oomph you need.

You could see if this is still available if you're still looking:

26 minutes ago, ped said:

 

Ha! As if!

 

You just need a USB-C to 3.5mm jack converter like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/google-pixel-6-headphone-adapter/s?k=google+pixel+6+headphone+adapter

 

Yep, those work great.

Sennheiser HD 25-II

10 hours ago, Octonion_Furey said:

A low B note on a bass guitar is 30.9Hz. I have a cabinet that is rated for -3db @ ~33 Hz and I feel it helps, but I've never had my hands on a 37" scale to compare what would seem to be the best of both worlds.

A normal Ampeg 8x10 cabinet is only ~58 Hz @ -3db. Have you tried your Dingwall through a cabinet that is rated low enough to reproduce the fundamental?

 

Thanks,

Scott

 

Reference link for note to frequency chart -> https://pages.mtu.edu/~suits/notefreqs.html

The fundamental isn't the driving factor in bass guitar amplification:

The timbre of the second harmonic in relation to the fundamental and the higher harmonics is what we commonly refer to as 'tone'. With the dominant harmonic at 61,.. Hz even the ampeg fridge will produce a pleasant sounding low B.

The Electro Harmonix Nano Battalion doesn't have the di out but is a nice toneshaper. I have the big version that also has the noise gate (which is the only noisy component, ironically) and d.i. 

None. Live albums never seem to resonate with me.

Actually, this may be the one exception:

I keep forgetting how many people here play in functions and cover bands. Big difference with originals bands.