Gunsfreddy2003

Evening all, Has sever GAS for an Atelier Z bass after watching Francis Hylton and Jerry Barnes use them regularly but can't seem to find anyone in the UK stocking them and no used ones for sale either! Anyone know of a dealer bringing them in at all? Cheers.

Playing at a venue in Cirencester, lovely venue with stage, PA and lighting rig and a nice easy load in. Normal singer and drummer had other gigs so getting deps in which could be interesting!

Just unpacked my new MM Sire bass (fantastic BTW), but I can't see anything in the packaging or online that explains exactly what all of the controls actually do! Anyone able to help?

How have you found the MuTron 3X? [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1446159036' post='2897473'] I got an old big box Q-Tron recently. More Mutron like and less distorted than the Mini Q-Tron, but out of all of them I think the Mini Q is still my favourite. Will do some deciding this weekend to see if I want to hang on to the Mutron 3X or not! [/quote]

What's the easiest set up to get a feed from a desk to use just for me as an IEM mix? Would it be the P1?

[quote name='paulmcnamara' timestamp='1439974944' post='2847127'] What a thread! Lots of interesting views and experience. Not seen the Behringer system before - looks quite good. What works best for one person only using IEM's the Fischer or Behringer? I would support the theory that generally you get what you pay for. Have used LD 100 budget system but quality was poor. Went to a wired system using Fischer headphone amp, very flexible. Now using Behringer Personal Monitor System 16. Good value and ideal when some band members want to do IEM and others want wedges. And like so many on this thread I use ACS earphones (custom). The advantages with using custom made earpieces is that no person's two ear canals are the same size so with 'of the shelf' earplugs/phones etc. one will alway fit better than the other. Also hearing protection is a major factor to consider and therefore good fitting ear moulds help here too. [/quote]

Would you like to sell it then? [quote name='gillento' timestamp='1435677706' post='2811345'] Pfew??? I really can't comment on that. It has been more than 4 years I last powered it up. Since then it sits unused in my closet, Sorry. [/quote]

Sorry to hear that - good job that you can send it back! In the end I opted for the Funkulator as it seemed a much simpler solution. Will let you know how it performs. [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433353597' post='2790419'] I just got my Source Audio EQ, played it for less than 3 minutes and I'm sending it back. It's DSP - digit processing. As I expected, it killed the tone of my bass, squashed it and took out the natural space in the notes. I tried it through headphones as that's how I'd mostly use it. For many players it would most likely be less noticeable through an amp, but I have a deep hatred of digital pedals ( or natural tone altering pedals) that kill the sound of a bass I love. Next..... [/quote]

Cool. It's ok I didn't see that! Liked the link ref Flea's board great to see what the pro's get up to. I thought the taped control knobs was great!!

Thanks for the reply. Would be really keen to know how you find the Source Audio? I think I need to have some ability to boost the bass frequencies too, it's not just the volume that drops off!! [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1433190206' post='2788808'] Not tried the Funkulator, but I just bought a Source Audio EQ literally about 10 mins ago. A little worried as its DSP technology so I wonder if it'll digitise my tone. Luckily mail order has its pluses when returning gear you don't like... The MXR Micro Amp is a great simple solution, second hand they are cheap enough too. I use one on my electric guitar all the time and have used them on bass many a time, I think Flea might use one as a slap boost too. It'd be good if you just need more volume a touch of depth, but the Source Audio would let you sculpt the sound more if you need. [/quote]

Looking for something to help fatten out my tone when switching from finger style to slap in various numbers in our set. Been looking with interest at the Funkulator - anyone tried one or using one live? Alternatively it's been suggested that the Source Audio programmable EQ is a better solution to the problem. Any thoughts anyone?

Snap - didn't even know that Tecamp made one! [quote name='skelf' timestamp='1425920025' post='2712237'] Tried the P&D one on the Sunday morning before the show opened and was really impressed with it. Did not try the Tec Amp version because I did not see it until the break down. [/quote]

Not a worry for me - I am as visually boring as John Deacon!! Out of interest what does the Tecamp Please Board cost? [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1425906973' post='2712006'] I was gutted I wasn't well enough to come to the show as this is the product I was interested in. I'd like to know how it compares to the tecamp pleasure board. I know that p&d have been pushing this - but it's not new tech - but maybe they've taken it somewhere over and above the pleasure board. Of course, the big downside of this type of monitoring system is that it kinda cements you to the spot - which can be a little visually boring. [/quote]

I popped in for a couple of hours yesterday having not been since the first show in 2011. I felt that that the show has progressed a little since then and seemed to be laid out better and also well attended. As others have said it is very noisy in the halls and that has to hamper the buying of guitars and effects as without headphones you are screwed! Some very nice stuff on show though, liked the look of the Martinscott basses on the George Martin stand and also the 2nd ever made Stingray on the MusicMan stand too. Spent some time with the legend Mr Goodfellow and looked at the new Merlin bass which was gorgeous. I think I must be in the lucky position that I love my bass and amp and have no desire to change any of them so my wallet stayed firmly shut! I did really like the Porter and Davies product and feel that would really enhance my gig enjoyment but not sure that I could stump up £1k easily for that pleasure. Hope everyone else enjoyed the show?

Is it me or does there seem to be far fewer trade stands this year?

Sounds good - so is it the best filter ever? Does it sound better than the original Mu-Tron? [quote name='Bo0tsy' timestamp='1420808667' post='2653676'] Well I picked up my MuFx Tru Tron (or Mu Tron 3x as they're known in Europe) late last year. With the built in pre-amp it's a very powerful filter, more flexible than the original unit with a much wider sweep, the down sweep on the Tru Tron is also one of the strongest I've heard on a filter pedal. I'd be keen to hear thoughts on the Octave Divider, that is on my GAS list! [/quote]