NHM
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It's great fun and you'll see a different side of being a musician and a bass player. I've done a few pit jobs including playing two Gilbert and Sullivan operettas' double bass part on electric bass as there wasn't a db player available. As long as you get the music in advance so you can work out what all those squiggles mean in your own time...
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The Peavey Minimax has a Punch button, and according to the manual: 'This switch engages a boost of 6dB at 100Hz, which greatly enhances the low-end presence of the bass guitar.'
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Gigs drying up and old age mean I'm parting with my beloved Fender rig which sounds every bit as good as it looks and looks every bit as good as it sounds. In near mint condition, complete with RocSolid made-to-measure covers, a Fender footswitch, Neutrik speaker cable and mains lead. The cab is quite manageable weight-wise (24.5kg according to the Fender website) but I've fitted a (removeable) ply board underneath with decent castors, screwed through the rubber feet so there is no damage to the cab. The head is a one-finger lift. Collection only.-
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Gretsch Junior Jet - heavily modified, now only 3.2kg NOW £300
NHM posted a topic in Basses For Sale
Here's my Junior Jet that has been a back up for several years but with gigs drying up hence up for sale. Heavily modded (by me), to include: Significant sanding to reduce the body thickness, in the process lightening the bass to 3.2kg. Stained with black water-based dye and finished with Danish oil to give a lovely matt/slight sheen leathery/damson/black finish. Fitted with TV Jones Thunderblade pickup. New Schaller high-mass bridge. Custom made tort pickup ring, switch plate and truss rod cover. Micro-switch fitted for coil tap. Straplocks fitted. New Gretsch decal fitted. Strung with TI Jazz flats. Professionally set up by Andy Crockett. Great action, lovely slim neck, plays really well and a great TV Jones sound. Could be posted (so + p&p) with neck removed. If you need any better pics, let me know.-
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I'm in a blues/rock/soul covers band. We play pub gigs, 2x60 min sets + encore, (preferably) straight through or with a short break at the venue's discretion.
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my recollection is that is was more awkward than heavy - the cabinet is fairly substantial size so it was a bit of a lift to get it into the boot of the car.
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I had the 350W 15" combo, ran it for about 4/5 years then moved it on as I fancied a change. Lovely tone for blues. Looked the biz. The single top handle made it awkward to move up stairs/through doors. Sounds similar to the Vintage channel on the 500/800W Bassman.
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I've bought a few bits n bobs from them in the past and they've always given excellent service.
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I've got the 500 + 1x15 - I love the sound and the look. It gets gigged regularly and gets lots of compliments. The preamp is a two valve affair, apparently the same unit as the all tube 300W Bassman. But the class D power amp makes it feather light.
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How about replacing your rig with a modern Bassman 500 (or 800) plus a neo 1x15 or 4x10 cab? It will look pretty much the same which might be enough to convince you it sounds close enough too. The amp is a one finger lift and the cab is very manageable in and out of the car.
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Can you get him lessons through school? It's also a good way to hook up with others who might want to get into a band. And having a contact with a local teacher can be a good way to open doors to other things outside school.
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Just accept that flats are best at providing a strong fundamental which the other higher pitched instruments sit on top of. Don't get too exercised about cutting through, take one for the team and enjoy the experience of providing a rich harmonic and rhythmic base to the overall texture. Flats are more Lewis Dunk that John Stones, if I maybe permitted to make a Euros analogy. So start with the eq flat and don't move too far away from this.
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The 4x10 perhaps, but not the one in my photo.
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I wouldn't feel right without a stack behind me. Having gear on stage is part of the show / image. I can see the obvious benefits of going 'In ears', but is it rock 'n' roll?
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Its absolutely fabulous rig. I don't know why Fender Bassman don't get more love on Basschat.
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With thanks to AceBassMusic's recommendation, I'm now the proud owner of a RTX TRT. It seems very sturdy and great value for the money.
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Very nice budget DI/Drive/EQ pedal by JOYO, all works as it should and in good condition. There's a bit of velcro goo on the base which should easily clean up. Full details can be found at: Dr.J D-53 Sparrow Bass Di Xlr And Drive Effect Pedal - JOYO ... (joyoaudio.co.uk) £20 plus £5 UK postage.-
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There's no doubt, the amp looked and sounded great.
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I could have written exactly the same.
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It would be nice to have another 115 (not that I really need it) but one criteria I have for my rig is that it must all fit in the boot of the car under the retractable cover. So I can just fit in a 115, main head, spare head, main bass, spare bass, cable and pedal board bag and half the band's lighting rig! Can't fit in another 115 but I can just fit in a collapsible stand.
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Thanks for this - I've ordered one!
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Thanks for the tips. I'll look into a keyboard stand. The Tiger stand Pea Turgh mentions looks ideal, but my 115 is mounted on wheels so I need to find something that fits around them. I'm thinking I need to make something made to measure out of 3x1".
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Last night I played a pub gig with my cab sitting on a bench raising it about 20" off the ground. It made a big difference in terms of being able to hear effortlessly without having to overcook the volume. So it's time to buy a stand! Looking on ebay, Amazon and at the main music shops websites, I can't see anything that would raise a 115 cab with an amp on top (about 40kg) between 18-24" off the ground. Lots of small tilt-back stands, but nothing what I'm after. It would need to be lightweight and folding. I've seen a Rockstand RS23010 which seems about right but they are out of production. Anyone any recommendations?
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Let's hear it for Dave Pegg
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JSB - the father of the bass line
