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Thank you for the replies everyone - yes it seems that bolt-on isn't a deal breaker - I just prefer neck through. What I was originally looking for I suspect is just delaying the inevitable that I want to buy a Dingwall Combustion for F# tuning but I'm cutting corners because there's two other pieces of kit I want to buy as well!! Ok, so the combustion is neither a neck through or a 16mm spacing which is a preference, but it's advantages do out-weigh those points. I'll check out the suggestions and see what I can come up with.

I played a melodic bass solo at a gig once and a member of the audience shouted out 'it's not a bloody guitar', to which I wish I shouted back that technically it was. Considering it was a prog gig I was somewhat surprised at the closed mindedness of this particular chap.

Yes that one did spring to mind but it's rather out of budget it seems - as much as I'd love to hear one!

I think the key is having an active system on board to bring out the best of the cabinet qualities. So the cabinet, although not physically massive could contain a three way active system delivering subs to one driver, bass and mids to another then the last path driving the high frequency unit. For monstrous lows then drivers could be doubled up. This in theory would then give those who have asked for a 3x12 (which personally I think is a GREAT idea) that possibility. You'd not be worrying about impedance problems as each amplifier would be able to deliver to a load within it's capability. Why not go crazy, two 12's for subs, two 12's for mids and bass and a high frequency unit up top - massive ports and sets of EQ presets on the back depending on application. Now THAT is a behemoth cab

Currently spinning in my CD player is this cracking album 'In The Head Of A Maniac' from [url="http://audioplastik.com"]http://audioplastik.com[/url] that came out this February. It's feet are firmly in prog land, but I would call it 'modern prog' rather than elves, wizards and twiddling flutes of yesteryear. There's no cookie monster growls or screamy power metal vocals either. What I love about this album is that it's song based rather than being tech or having to have a million time changes and 15 minute epic productions. Though to be fair, there's plenty of tech in there with a huge sounding cinematic production to the whole album. At the fear of turning this in to a review, I'll stop there and I'll stick some links below, but if it floats ya boat, give it a listen and buy the CD to support 'em. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/audioplastik https://itunes.apple.com/album/in-the-head-of-a-maniac/id960072108 http://www.amazon.com/Head-Maniac-Audioplastik/dp/B00SJNATI8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423610224&sr=8-1&keywords=audioplastik The album is on Spotify too. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SSxmRJtei5kKteCvPU8Z4

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1429693165' post='2753915'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTezrda44qo[/media] Made in Korea unlike their more expensive amps, you can preorder for £450 here: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/tech-21-vt-bass-500-5650-p.asp"]http://www.effectpow...-500-5650-p.asp[/url] Although I would wait to see what Thomanns prices are! [/quote] The music in the background of the video is my very good mate Andy James shredding away!

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1429879041' post='2755898'] What about LTD? I think their fivers are 35" scale. And they use EMGs too [/quote] Are they? I mean, I had a quick look the oter day and dismissed them as I spotted lots of 34" - unless I have myself confused, which isn't unusual at the moment!!

Thank you for the suggestions so far. As for being neck-through, well it's just a preference really; Access to the dust end and in some cases a preference in tone.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1429870003' post='2755724'] I did a session once, the engineer looked at my bass and was amazed that I had EMGs in it. He said "I thought they were meant to be all zingy, bright and clinical. They were not. They sounded really good". A lot of internet hearsay tells us that EMGs have no soul. This is not true. [/quote] This!

When I do my magazine review videos, generally I shy away from any musical theatrics or showing off. Videos are not about me, I prefer to demonstrate gear as if it were someone trying kit out in a shop. I'll demo a little slap or finger style whilst going through EQ settings for example but you'll never get a shred fest from me. (I reserve that for being creative elsewhere!) I've only received compliments for presenting in this manner and I really don't care for YT comments from those wanting to see some sort of ego-fest

I agree that EMGs do have a signature due to their design and preamp on board, but most of that character is in the top end hence my comments about rolling off the zing a bit. You'd be hard pushed to tell the difference against another active bass with the top end pulled back. That said, the upper mids and top end are what our ears are most sensitive to, so you could apply that to any pickup and any bass. Thus making my post pointless lol

I'm looking out for the above and wondered what's out there? Carvin XB and Schecter Hellraiser come to mind but it seems that there's less chance of finding all of those specs on one instrument until the price bumps up. To make it even more difficult, a 16mm string spacing would be beneficial- 17 max.

I've been a big fan of EMG pickups for many years. In order to reign in that top end hifi sizzle, it's actually a very simple thing you need to do. Simply wind back the tone control - If you've an active EQ then hopefully the treble control is centred such that you can still get clarity without too much top end. If you are after a passive type pickup, I have to say that the Aguilar DCB pickups are superb. Brilliant. They are bar type units like the DC's and have similarities in tone, but are warmer sounding and will require an active EQ to boost the top to match EMGs natural tone. Very pleased with the Aguilars though!

I'm listening to CDs through a Big Twin 2 at the moment. I suspect Behemoth will be running a second one to enjoy the songs in stereo.

Hello the worldly collective experience of BassChat! I'm looking for some product ideas and am being truly overwhelmed with marketing BS in the search for the right product. I teach bass and guitar and have put together a nice mobile set up for going out to students, as well as teaching from my dedicated studio space. What I am looking for is a new portable (quality sounding) speaker system. If I give you my thoughts on what I need, have you tried anything that would fit the bill? Portable, battery powered is an added bonus. Stereo preferably for listening to music too (better quality for use at home would be good but a big ask maybe) Line input Instrument(s) input Some form of Bluetooth (Apple devices) Charging output for MP3 could be good EQ Big sound as it'll need to reproduce bass guitar adequately I do have an audio interface I can use as well giving more inputs but would like to just plug my laptop directly in to the box saving on excess of leads. Hmmm, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head but I'll add more thoughts as we go along. Right now I am wondering about the likes of Roland, Ik Multimedia 'iLoud' and similar but would also like to know if the Bose type products of this world would suffice. I'm thinking no due to the lack of inputs.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1429263777' post='2749749'] Hi Chris, Whilst working in guitar shops I have done neck swap tests many a time...many a time! The best test is when its the same body with two necks, rather than two different basses entirely. In my experience, and with others around me too, we found there is a definite difference, no placebo, no question of what we heard. As a general rule of thumb, I found rosewood to be warmer or with more low mid range, maple has more attack. We also did body wood swaps...but let's not even go there as I'm sure there are some that already want to lay into this post [/quote] I'd agree with this and the comment about Maple appear to accentuate 'clank'. The good kind of clank that is.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1429035298' post='2747269'] Damn this thing could replace my entire rig. Thank God I'm skint! [/quote] This, especially when it comes to using in-ears or when recording. I am very interested in pairing with the likes of the Barefaced Big Twin 2.

This thread and Kevin's review are making my wallet hide in the corner. Right now I'm after a new bass, cabinet and one of these to make my life a whole lot easier. Gonna need a small lottery win though! I look forward to seeing more reviews!

That's good to know! I'm keen to get my head round the stereo side of things. In terms of the effects that usually are stereo, do the modulations all offer stereo staging and what options do the delays and reverbs have? (Ping pong, stereo tap, reverse / hall, room, cathedral effect types etc) The manual doesn't seem to mention effect parameters - hmmm!!

It's a great review and my credit card is now hiding behind the sofa!!!!!

Oh and with a tour upcoming, I can see in-ear users finding this a god-send as well as the FOH engineer!

Brilliant review! The Multiamp makes so much sense and to be honest, on paper it looks like what I have been looking for for years! My current rack system is a hodge-podge of pedals that I am trying to logically control, separate rack effects and preamp gubbins that can't adjust parameters on the fly. Even with out a lightweight amo in the equation it still weighs more than the advertised 5kg of the multiamp. I am very interested in trying the S version - it could solve so many gear related problems I have. An end to my search??? I suppose the next question would be in choosing a pair of cabinets that would best suit the modelling properties of the multiamp. Thank you for taking the time to review. Great to see a unit that is bass specific finally.