cattytown

That looks cool!

On 09/03/2019 at 12:43, Chienmortbb said:

You should be OK at 9V if the unit is designed correctly. The important things about pedal supplies is that the cheap ones (sub £30) don’thave isolated outputs. That is fine for most analogue pedals but digital pedals can send noise back down the power lines. 

Although the cheap power supplies say they are isolated, it actually means they have protection on each output.

 

Would wrapping around ferrite rings help?

Two Notes Torpedo CAB simulator. Excellent condition. If this is of interest I am pretty sure you will know what these do:-)

Includes box, manual, PSU and USB cable

It's just a bit big, and way more capable than I need - a mooer Radar is doing the job far more conveniently!

22 hours ago, drlargepants said:

The Marshall Orgin 50 guitar head is 12kg from memory. An Orange AD200B bass head is is 27kg. 

There’s a Peavy all valve bass head that’s pretty light. I’m not sure you can get that in the UK though. 

That’s a 50 watt guitar head against a 200 watt bass amp.

There will be more valves and heftier transformers to deliver that power.

i must weigh my bassman 135 sometime...

Paul

The spectracomp can be had easily for £63 new. You can keep it simple with a single knob, or tweak allsorts. If you don't like it they are popular so you'll easily sell it on.

Paul.

I like that!

2 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I think amp modelling must have come a long way in recent years if that's now a viable option. Everything I ever used with amp modellers sounded muddy and naff no matter how much I messed messed with the settings. But that was several years ago using multi effects pedals like pods, zooms and Boss. I think the Helix and such are probably lightyears away from those. 

There’s improvement in modellers, but it’s the use of FRFR that’s also important.

you run am amp rig that colours, and maybe has a high end roll off, and then put a modeller in front of that that simulates a coloured rig, with maybe a different high end roll off and you get mud,

4 hours ago, Al Krow said:

Steve - that is really interesting and it would be really neat if that worked generally. 

But I've been told that the physics doesn't work like that ie whatever the input the maximum output of a 100W power amp will be 100W? So I'm now a bit confused on the engineering / physics. 

@Phil Starr? 

It's kinda simple. A 100W amp can't give more that 100W. Gain comes into it though. To give that 100W you need a combination of an big enough input signal and enough gain to make that input up to 100W.

If the overall gain of the amp isn't enough to take it up to 100W a preamp may help.

I am not familiar with the eq on the Ampeg, but how have you got that set?

Thanks for the feedback - it's not that I am concerned about space, just mindful that my aging mind may not remember what I put where!

Where did you pick the NUX up? The main source I can see it Thomann.

10 hours ago, mcnach said:

Got the Mooer and the Nux now... and I like them both

Can you feel any latency with either?

The NUX looks a little light on bass cabs as delivered - would adding something like a fridge mean overwriting one of the defaults?

On 31/10/2018 at 17:09, Al Krow said:

There are two pedals I currently have significant GAS for: one costs £465 (Helix Stomp) and the other likely £350 (3Leaf Chromatron) and as they have both just come out, there is ZERO chance of getting a used one until 2020. Not sure I can wait that long  

I don't know. I think forums like this and ebay mean some people will take a punt on an expensive accessory and move it on if they don't like it. It can be awkward finding stock local to try.

I know DSR and return policies make it easier to mailorder but I always feel guilty returning once I have opened the packaging if sealed. I was surprised how quickly the first hyperluminal hit the marketplace here.

Paul.

Not sure what you mean by conditioner. A UPS would probably help, but not cheap and they are heavy.

36 minutes ago, mcnach said:

Torpedo CAB does a lot more, to be fair. But the Radar does the bits I need it to do. I actually wish it were bigger with a larger screen and a couple more buttons. The NUX Solid Studio looks interesting too:

Indeed - The power demands are similar to the CAB - I do wonder if that's the power the modelling needs. The CAB does indeed do more, but for me is overkill, the Radar does closer to what I need. 

I may well have a CAB for sale shortly!

Paul.

Similar power demands on paper to the Torpedo CAB.

MUCH smaller.

SAI I think were something like Sound Advice Installations. If memory serves, they were in Standish, Wigan, though as I type maybe Coppull.

On 23/10/2018 at 21:51, Al Krow said:

Cheers  I take it you're still enjoying yours then?

Yup!

Yay! Welcome to the club!

If I was splitting like that I'd be with all these guys - decent modeller and FRFR. There are lots of FRFR around - high on my check list would be the QSC K10.2.

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

I've found compression way too subtle for any audience to notice

I sometimes wonder though if this is the sort of thing that they don't notice, but it does make a difference to them. The sort of thing that leads to them preferring one local live band over another?

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

Particularly following the recent price drops on TC pedals. 

£63!!!

I might give one a try for the hell of it!

P.

@Bridgehouse is pretty much spot on.

a) Do you need one? If you are happy with the tone you are getting no, if you aren't maybe.

b) people are doing different things with pres. If you already have a traditional bass amp, and are happy with your sound, as per a) you don't need one anyway. Some are using pedal based pres to put their tone on the floor in front of them, and then using some form of power amp.

c/d: I have nothing to add

e) nice pre, but may not be what you need - they can do a lot. you pay for it though!

The GED2112 is a rackmount pre isn't it? I'd look at something like a crown XLS1502. With one cab run it bridged for headroom, but there's the option should you get a second cab to power them separately, which gives control over levels separately. Keep them together in a small rack case. Keep them patched togather and a powerlead like http://www.cablewarehouse.co.uk/display_category.php?search=PW-387%2F2&x=33&y=32 

Paul.

Twonotes Le Bass is quite nice. Also hearing lots of good stuff about the Tech 21 DP-3X Dug Pinnick

OK, I have had a couple of queries about trades - I am not looking for more amps - I want to reduce my stock a little.

I am probably OK for effects.

I *might* be interested in a nice PJ bass, or an Epi Vintage pro Thunderbird (already have an older pro), but I can be a little fussy about what I like, so please don't be offended if I am not excited by whatever you offer.

Paul.

Did you get anything HJ?

I can also vouch for the Felix. While it may be a lot for a pre, if you already have a decent rig that can go neutral it will probably be less cost than a dedicated amp.

I really like it because both the pickups I have on the bass need power, and it can power both differently.

Paul.