thebassist

8 hours ago, Leftfret said:

After hunting high and low for a dedicated bass power amp - and almost buying one of the Hellborg or SWR monsters that Thomann were 'dumping' - stumbled over GSS on the Internet!

Didier couldn't be more helpful and the Baby Sumo is fantastic!

Does exactly what it says on the tin - transparent sound - paired it with a Lehle Basswitch IQ DI (sadly discontinued) into a single 15" and couldn't be more pleased.

(just need to sell one - or both - of my MarkBass heads to pay for it - see Basschat ad!)

So no preamp?

I'm not affiliated with the sellers here but this combination would be pretty cool and gets you the amplifier and two cabinets all in for £500.

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/442293-ashdown-abm300-evo-ll-amplifier-mag-cabinets-410t-deep-115-deep-reduced-to-£425/

Or this cabinet priced at £350 - I don't think you'd need a second cabinet with this beauty. 

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/441270-£350-barefaced-big-one-w-silver-cloth-cover-final-price-£350/

Or maybe either of these? No frills, tiny and cheap.

https://www.andertons.co.uk/trace-elliot-elf-bass-head-teelf?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WFNSAwa53ORKz5kSyBGHa4cKrLLWEpaPnO9CySTyi9xhrryPLCsFlEaAi7WEALw_wcB

https://www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_bam200.htm?glp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtqL-BRC0ARIsAF4K3WElWlq16qvEr8V3td58dSN1ez43tP9VVhJiQjE79PpvWMbCz_2JJgYaAhNeEALw_wcB

Anyway, back on topic. I think it's poor that the BBC dropped these musicians after they asked to be paid.

Just now, BigRedX said:

Are you sure?

Never watch anything on Dave or Yesterday or any of the other UKTV Play channels?

I don't watch Dave, I don't watch Yesterday, I don't watch UKTV Play, I don't visit bbc.co.uk either. I watch Sky Arts, both Eurosport channels and that's more or less it.

All I'm saying is that I'd prefer not to have to pay for it and would like to see a tiered subscription service introduced perhaps.

Just now, chris_b said:

I don't have anything to do with the Army and I'm absolutely certain we don't need a nuclear deterrent, let along a totally modernised one, but I'm still paying for those. . . . and don't get me started on how much our Politicians are costing us!!

IMO the cost of the BBC is insignificant in comparison.

You're entitled to your opinion as am I.

44 minutes ago, chris_b said:

The only problem with that is, as soon as the advertisers are the driving force, the quality of programs takes a serious dive. 

I have no problem with the licence or the programs the BBC puts out.  Anything that divorces the program makers from commercial considerations is a good thing in my book.

Is this non-payment a new thing? I always got paid by the BBC, but that was rather a long time ago.

A subscription service perhaps then? I don't watch anything the BBC put out so I'd prefer not to be forced to pay for it.

19 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said:

I've said it before but I'll say it again.

The BBC is an utter scumbag organisation from the top to the bottom, and the sooner it's shut down, or at least defunded with public money, the better. 

I couldn't agree more.

I'm all for defunding the BBC from public money and letting them either die or do what their competitors have to do and start generating money from advertisting.

Sorry to read this.

I had to submit two claims with Interparcel over the past two years. They were very easy to work with, very responsive and reimbursed me the full value of the insurance I paid for on both occasions so I hope you have the same experience.

SOLD: Vein-Tap Gallows Multiple x4 True Bypass Looper

Sold previously but it took a knock sometime during the very lengthy delivery so I’ve got it back, opened it up, reconnected a wire that had come loose, checked everything else internally, tested all functionality/lights, etc. and the pedal is working perfectly again.

Before and after photographs below.

For the total tone purist, true bypass loop strips are the only way to go. Now you can go there in style with the Vein-Tap Gallows Multiple True Bypass Looper.

- Loops: x 4

- Activation: Quiet soft touch (no click)

This configuration will cost £99.95 new from the lovely Vein-Tap folks.

I’m very surprised this is still available actually - it’s a great price honestly - they’re ultra rare - when they came out I bought the Jazz Bass equivalent - a fabulous instrument.

37 minutes ago, randythoades said:

Would an FRFR like the RCF be suitable for upright bass too if I used something like a Tech 21 Q-strip or F-Deck?

To play live on upright I use an Ashdown ABM 115 combo which feels a bit excessive so I have been thinking about swapping out my cab for a FRFR cab. I also play guitar and already use modelling straight into PA.

I don't need huge volume as I could split it into PA, just for rehearsing, practice or monitoring.

Would be good to rationalise all the equipment and use the same speaker for both guitar and upright as needed.

How about a Barefaced Super Midget? I see a fair few upright bassists pair one of these with an Acoustic Image Clarus amplifier.

https://barefacedaudio.com/products/super-midget

I did a UK post code, 3kg, 30x30x30cm

18 hours ago, agedhorse said:

Perhaps I can help you understand why some designers choose to use a fan?

Neither of the amps you listed are rated for 2 ohm operation, and neither are rated for as much power (RMS) either.

When considering cooling strategies, my general goals (and others with similar philosophy) might choose to insure that their products are capable of operating at a higher duty cycle into a lower minimum impedance at higher ambient temperatures (I typically use 105 deg F) than other designers might choose to use. Also, the warranty offered often factor into the decision. The companies I have designed for over the years have offered longer than average, which predisposes me to a more conservative approach.

I do work hard to minimize fan noise, but a small amount will always be present.

If a fan bothers you enough, simply choose an amp without a fan and accept those compromises compared with the compromises of using a fan (noise)

This is very useful - thanks very much for providing. A fan does bother me enough though so I'll go for an Acoustic Image Clarus SL.

Once, and assuming, we eventually get back to being able to perform live properly again, I'm leaning towards pairing an Acoustic Image Clarus SL-2 with a Barefaced FRFR Super Midget.

With the Acoustic Image Clarus SL and the GSS Baby Sumo, I don't really understand why any amplifier needs a fan nowadays frankly.

A Barefaced amplifier would be very, veerrryyyy interesting... as long as there’s no fan!

I sold a stand to Tony who paid right away and was great to work with throughout. An absolutely excellent basschatter and I hope to deal with him again one day soon.

The Gallagher brothers - particularly Liam with his "Suuuuuunnnnnnnsssshhhhhheeeeeeeiiiiiinnnnnnneeeeeeeee".

SOLD: Boss TU-80 Chromatic Tuner and Metronome

Vein-Tap Gallows Multiple True Bypass Looper x 4.

For the total tone purist, true bypass loop strips are the only way to go. Now you can go there in style with the Vein-Tap.com Gallows Multiple True Bypass Looper.

Activation: Soft touch (not hard click).

This unit costs £99.95 from Vein-Tap.

Here is their product page: https://www.vein-tap.com/product/multiple-true-bypass-looper/

That is absolutely lovely. Beautiful looking bass.

GLWTS.

Music Stand - SOLD

I'm definitely going the Acoustic Image route with the Clarus SL-2 amplifier when/if we get back to any kind of normal gigging situation again...

...I really want to get one now but just can't justify it with zero live events scheduled 

Sold a couple of stands to Lawrence and he paid instantly. Communication was great throughout. Cheers mate.

Stand - SOLD