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    One of the biggest problems that is encountered over and over with cabinets that can "go low" isn't always the cabinet causing the problems. Especially if it is a premium made device designed to "go low". It's just reproducing what is being sent to it. I seem to be the only person who mentions this yet it is SO obvious to me. I've said the same for years. Al is right on the money concerning using a (variable) HPF as this can help fix a problem that shouldn't be there in the first place. Allow myself to..err.. explain.. myself. We know that many bass cabinets have a steep roll off in the lows. Let's use the 8x10 fridge as an example, a sealed cabinet that has a roll of starting around 50hz depending on brand etc. -That's actually handy as it acts as an HPF in its own right with respect to this example. Here's the problem. Practically every active EQ on bass amplifiers uses a SHELVED bass control fo the lows. It may be centred at 80hz, but EVERYTHING is boosted below that point, including troublesome sub frequencies. But, as I pointed out above, that's less of a problem if the cabinet's shortcomings are actually helping keeping those sub frequencies at bay. (Even though that energy is being wasted) Enter a super-cabinet capable of reproducing much lower frequencies and that shelving bass control becomes a pain in the asinine. Too much low boost on the amp, pedals and bass swamps the stage with subs and the mids become less defined. Your drummer sat to the side of the cabinet at ear level will hate you. * One solution? It is better to cut non-shelved frequencies (usually the mids) rather than boosting the highs and lows that are usually shelved. The Barefaced BB2 is a superb cabinet, but with anything, it's knowing whats going in to it as well as what it is capable of reproducing. *Mix Engineers often hate taking a post EQ signal from an amp DI (if the amp bass has been cranked in order for the bassist to make up for a cabinet's shortcomings), because what would then be sent, untreated to front of house (with big subs) is more work for them to reign in. I've tested the theory and although it was fun seeing subs drawing ungodly levels of current from the power supply, it simply was OTT for anything other than levelling buildings.
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    I'll see what I can cook up for you later! The settings will be for my own bass which is far removed from passive pickups, but I might grab my P bass over and create something too if I have time I love this amp. @Bergantino Audio knocked it out of the park with the original version but the amount of software updates you can load on since are just superb. I also love that if you do an update and don't like it, you can just revert back to the previous version you did like without interrupting progress! - That said, I am yet to do that as every update has been a very positive one.
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    Now THAT is one for the Famous Basschat Quotes thread. (I've tagged you in it).
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    I’ll have to dig my ‘fat valve amp’ settings out for you, you’ll be surprised how this amp can deliver that punch. It’s all in the clever DSP!
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    Wow! Walshy! You legend! What a gentleman!
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    YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!! Congratulations!!!
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    I don't have a "real" job. I'm a musician ha ha! I'm also a journalist, a session musician, a private music teacher & does-stuff-on-video-for-money-er (gear reviewer). I'm also available for gear demonstrations should any brand need them done.
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    I haven't read the whole thread in detail, but if it helps to make you feel even worse about your situation (sorry) I can tell you that out of hundreds(?) of basses I have played and reviewed, the Viking is up there in the top ten easily. Superb instrument. I also really love the BE 5 models too. Are you really responsible when its comes to money? My 'go to' in the past is to hunt around until really long interest free credit card deals come up. The last one I snagged was a massive 42 Months! Get the card, make the purchase and HIDE that damn card. DO NOT touch it. Give it to a family member or even just cut it up. As an example, £2500 / 42 comes in at a much more comfortable £60 per month and you have the option of paying off a larger chunk when you do the lego lottery / do some dip gigs for a year or two / sell some kit etc etc. Good luck! I too wish I had some spare cash as there's a few second hand things I wouldn't mind off of BC right now!!
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    I've sent you a PM back Chris.
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    I will be reviewing this. It’s practically a must.
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    If you look closely at this oldie picture, wheels on the bottoms of the cabinet and then stacked sideways. In my mind this also made sense as the ports were in a vertical line up one side. Just like the Big Twin II, for example. Ahhh, I miss that ole rig!
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    Oh no!! Poor pooch!!!! Was super to meet & sorry to hear very bills are getting in the way!!
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    Funnily enough, I wrote a really long post saying the same, but I lost the will halfway through. So, thank you! edit: in the case of Barefaced, their website does specify suitable amplifier power output rather than some sort of mysterious marketing "absolute" speaker limit.
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    SOLD PENDING! Thanks Alex!
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    The image seems to have disappeared from my post (on my computer at least) so whilst I can bump this post, I am also going to insert an image of someone else's hands holding a MIDI Mongoose so you can see how small and cute it is:
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    Apologies, I didn't mean for the thread to rail-road
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    My mate is in an internationally renowned band with several albums out and has toured a large part of the world. They are writing a new album I think. He’s doing truck driving as his day job. (Thus earning more money from it). Is he still a professional musician?
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    “Redundancy” might not have been the best example, but that said, out of the (non-music related) jobs I’ve been made redundant from, only 1 paid anything out as part of a redundancy package. It does raise the question with regard to your post - this suggests that a person can’t be a professional musician if they are a salaried employee of a company? I appreciate we are talking about self-employment though, so that question was just of interest. Regarding the last point, the OP asked about “going for it” as a “muso” - my post explores the wider avenues of being a professional musician. Maybe limiting the classification of what a “muso” is could also impact on the opportunities offered and thus the earning potential. It’s interesting to look at what people’s definitions of what a professional musician is (and it has had heated discussion on BC before) but, some of the most financially rewarding music I have been involved in, “writing, recording and playing music”, hasn’t been for the wider public. But it wasn’t a day job.
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    The risk for many (re: my previous post about business) is putting all of ones eggs in a single basket. To come up with a poor analogy - having a “normal day job” is having all the eggs in one basket. You get made redundant or lose your job, you’re up the creek. Attempting to be a rock star alone is the same, albeit more risky from a financial point of view. So, rather than rely on that single income stream, it’s important to have several. Technically I have about 4 jobs*, but they all require me to be a professional musician. That’s the cool thing about music. It’s such a huge business, there’s plenty of things you can do to satisfy that “professional musician” status. Oh and the great thing about it, is that as a “creative”, the more things you get involved in, the more inspiring it is for the inner-rockstar. Only yesterday another musical opportunity arose that I hope we (musicians) can put together. That’ll keep me busy* *Why musicians put in 12hr+ days!
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    Up for sale is a pair of award winning top-of-the-range Mackie Studio Monitors. THX certified - and you won't need an additional sub! These have been in my "studio" space providing big sounds for both the enjoyment of music and whilst I am teaching. They are used and there are marks around the cabinets where they have been moved from one house to another. I've never needed to push them (due to working from home and can't wake the kids etc etc). The only foible I know about these speakers is that one doesn't drop in to "sleep" mode - i.e. powering down when they haven't been used for an extended period. But that's super fine as the on/off switch is on the front of the cabinet anyway! Now, they ARE boxed up in a proper Mackie shipping carton ready to go after coming off my desk this morning. However I would strongly recommend collection. especially at this price. These things are +£600 EACH at online prices. The pair for £400 - Bank Transfer or Cash on collection. If you must have them shipped, I will recommend a courier but arranging is for you - As I say, collection is recommended but if you must, then shipping is your responsibility. Look at them beautiful cones! They're all fragile and everything!!!! These things sound blooming lovely and have helped me record bass for more than one album. https://mackie.com/products/hrmk2-series-professional-studio-monitors CURVES ZERO-EDGE BAFFLE™ The one-piece cast aluminum Zero Edge Baffle™ features precisely engineered curvature that minimizes diffraction for a crystal clear image of your mix, and effectively controls sound waves so you get detailed lows, full, articulate mids, and shimmering highs. POWER PRECISION AMPLIFICATION The HRmk2 Series monitors contain separate onboard amplifiers for each driver, plus onboard active crossovers and time-correction circuitry, which helps ensure highs and lows reach your ears at the same time. The HRmk2s also have protection circuitry built in to protect from damaging input levels. CRAFTSMANSHIP UNPARALLELED QUALITY We go to elaborate lengths to ensure each HRmk2 sounds as good as our experts intended. Each one we manufacture is subject to rigorous testing and pre-screening during the production process, then calibrated and tuned with an environmentally controlled test chamber before final packaging. WOOD CABINET DESIGN The HRmk2 monitors feature a wood cabinet, with custom internal bracing to increase its strength and rigidity in desired locations. To absorb internal reflections and dampen standing waves inside the cabinet, an open-cell adiabatic foam material is placed strategically inside the box NDICATE POWER AND OVERLOAD LED Our LED power indicator is a tasty shade of white and red for when things get pushed a little too hard. We took care to make sure the brightness is just right, too. The light shines bright enough so you can see it just fine in a well-lit room, and in a dark environment, it won’t distract or blind you.
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    @therealting.. reckon this is a good time to ruin a good thread with that photoshop?
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    A smooth and easy transaction with Duncan who has bought some IEM hardware from me. Would recommend! D000000000d
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    Yes, and at times is akin to holding a plastic sword up to a pack of hungry lions. That said, if your job is you "calling", then it's easy to be motivated by the love of it all. To those outsiders, it must look like I am some sort of obsessive. Ha! I actually get quite upset when an external influence (Thats a whole other conversation for another day!) gets in the way of my progress/earning potential/self-development/work. I adore this job and it will be a very hard and difficult day (week, month, year) should I have to give it all up.
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    I officially became a full-time professional musician over ten years ago now. When I left the "Safe Zone" of what everyone calls a "normal day job", the first thing I did, before even remotely getting excited about leaving the rat-race was to get business advice. I did this off my own back. I coughed up for an advisor. I went to seminars on everything from tax to marketing. I shadowed others doing the same work that I wanted to do. I volunteered and I learned how to network effectively. I agree, it's not enough to just be good at what you might love doing. That will not pay the bills if you suck at the administrative side of things. I have watched several music-related businesses fail because of this massive imbalance of music skills vs business skills. I'm no expert and theres plenty I could do to improve my own business, but I've learned over the years a bit about what you should do and thankfully common sense has always told me what really isn't a good plan. I also agree with your first statement. At least making yourself available to start with puts you nearer to those doors you want to open.
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