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    Ampeg BXT-410HL

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Hey everyone!

    I have been using the VST plugin 'Ampeg SVX' for sometime.. it's great for recording with and it means I needn't drag all my gear around ;o) - I usually set it up so it is the equivalent of DI'ing my SVP valve preamp for my tone. (Using the SVT 4 sim with the cab turned off) . However recently I find myself going through all the patches and ending up selecting the BXT-410H cab sim, matched to the SVT4 head sim.

    So.. I am intrigued... has anyone got one? I'd love to find out what they sound like 'in reality'. Not to be mistaken with the SVT-410HLF

    Here's some info and pics....




    An online shop: [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/12292/a/r/e/base"]http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/fl...2292/a/r/e/base[/url]

    The manual! [url="http://www.ampeg.com/manuals/BXT115HL410HL.pdf"]http://www.ampeg.com/manuals/BXT115HL410HL.pdf[/url]

    Pain in the arm

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='100437' date='Dec 6 2007, 07:03 PM']So I wonder what your would doc prescribe for people with hand/arm problems? :)[/quote]


    lol, yes... quite... Thankfully I didn't have to find that one out!

    Pain in the arm

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Nothing to add that will help, but I thought I'd share a humourous anecdote about going to see the doctor with some pains.

    I used to do a drivng job, that also involved a lot of lifting and lugging gear round in 'tall person unfriendly' environments. The cars and vans we were given to use were designed for people less than 5' too I think!

    Long story short I got some really bad pains in the back of my legs and lower back. Ended up being the muscles round my backside and the tops of the backs of my legs. Obviously I was prescribed the usual pain killers, but the doctor suggested I take specific exercise to keep those muscles groups moving.

    His prescription nearly had me falling off my chair with excitement.












    "Lots of sex, as often and for as long as you wish." - True story!

    It's a Shuker, but not as we know it.

    in Build Diaries

    Posted

    [quote name='MB1' post='99755' date='Dec 5 2007, 06:05 PM']MB1. :)

    That people are Buying!..... or has this turned into Shuker Corner?[/quote]


    lol, I'll try not to be biased.. I guess it's testament to the quality of Jon's work if he is gaining business through word of mouth and not really advertising himself.







    [i]disclaimer: there are plenty of other luthiers producing great basses. Your mortgage maybe at risk if you do not keep up with payments. 8/10 cats said their owners preferred jazz. Medically proven in tests[/i]

    DR Bass Cabs now in the UK!

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I heard jamie's (BassJam) Dr Bass cabs at a bass bash ages ago. Good noises from small boxes! - The 2460's look like a wonderful cab.. especially at 30Kg. Two of them would make a very nice portable stereo rig. I really can't sell my Epifani UL-610 though lol lol

    At some point I will pop down to see ya Robbie, As I would love to hear the 2460's.

    Hartke - Whats better?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='99137' date='Dec 4 2007, 08:26 PM']The Transporter has a lower power rating, no tweeter and the construction is less substantial than the 4.5xl, amongst other things. You can check the spec for yourself if you like.[/quote]

    Absolutely. +1 etc etc... I have A/B'd the whole Hartke range pretty much. I would have to honestly say that the transporter, although a good cab is dwarfed by the shear guts of the 4.5XL. I even like it better than the 810XL

    Hartke 4.5 cab Opinions and amp ideas

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='alexclaber' post='98855' date='Dec 4 2007, 02:28 PM']Replacing the speakers will make little difference to the weight or to the real world power handling. Good cab, midrange speakers make so much more sense than pairing woofers with tweeters and suffering a sonic hole in between.

    Alex[/quote]


    Dude, have you felt the weight of those individual speakers lol.. I reckon you'd notice the difference if all 4 were swapped out for Eminence's NEO Alu cones. Honest guv, I was looking into doing this myself.

    Love these cabs so much. People give them stick, but they really are excellent. My biggest piece of advice is NOT to EQ them like you would paper cones! They sound and act differently.. especially as there is an additional tweeter in there too. I have heard all this guff about them sounding cold and brittle.. Absolute nonsense!

    P.S. if I had the spare cash, I would go out, but a 4.5XL and drop some NEO cones in, just to see how they sound.. well, Until Larry Hartke gives mean endorsement deal.. then I wanna have a go on those HyDrives!!!!

    Jeff Berlin

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='hogman' post='98854' date='Dec 4 2007, 02:28 PM']Hi Mister Dood

    Thats what I was after a good debate keep us all muddling through and get the grey matter working.

    Hows the dust settled round yer transision to 7 strings and mad low notes?

    I am also a shuker boy.....[/quote]


    Ah Yes! I have seen your Shuker! Nice!!


    As for the dust.. lol, I don't think it is put down long enough for dust *to* settle .. The 7er is great. Has produced some really nice effects on a new demo track the band have been recording. Its nice to have the range as well.. I can see alot of openings in the music for some 'north of the border' tinkling too.

    Will hopefully have some demo stuff out in 'the domain' soon!

    Jeff Berlin

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='98787' date='Dec 4 2007, 01:21 PM']I ate a hippy once. Tasted like hemp.[/quote]


    I hope he took his boots off first.

    [quote name='Jase' post='98799' date='Dec 4 2007, 01:27 PM']No worries Dood, didn't take it personally just wanted to outline that I don't think they're a bad thing at all, just I'd rather not use them :)[/quote]

    Ok mate. all good here. ;o)

    Jeff Berlin

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Jase' post='98769' date='Dec 4 2007, 01:00 PM']I don't consider them evil ( no idea what bilbo was getting at :) ) just I'm not much cop with them and most playing for me is visual/feel related. When I have attempted to use them it's all too regimental and "perfect".... too perfect for me.

    OK, OK. I'm a loose hippie :huh:[/quote]


    Not you personally Jase, but I'm surprised at the almost Marmite reaction to our little time keeping friends that I am getting off this thread and..well, Mr Berlin amongst others.

    p.s. i'm a hippy lol lol

    Jeff Berlin

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Why is a metronome seen as such a devil of evil by some? Ask not what your metronome can do for you; ask what you can do for your metronome! - I mean, learn to use it to your advantage. Don't let it control you, but assist in your playing/practicing whatever.

    2 bass bands

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='E_MaN' post='97318' date='Dec 1 2007, 06:11 PM']Toupe have two bass players. And they are more than a bit good.[/quote]


    Speakin of which, we haven't seen Grant around here for ages!! (the six string pedulla player) Anyone know where he got to?

    In reply to the OP, I guess theres no real reason why not.. to me it seems like fun.

    James brown had Clyde Stubblefield & John Jabbo Starks playin 2 drum kits.
    Orchestras usually have a few double bass players.
    Some bands have 3 guitarists.

    I think if the playing is tight and worked out methodically then it could sound really good.

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