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    Bands that are 'samey'. You know what to expect, but still love 'em

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1455193610' post='2976845']
    There are few bands that you can genuinely say you have no idea what to expect. Off the top of my head, the only one I can think of is The Cardiacs.
    [/quote]
    I love the Cardiacs - I'd say that they don't sound like other bands, but there's a definite "harmonic DNA" to their music which defines the sound.

    "harmonic DNA" I made this up and even I think its Bollocks.

    Mesa Boogie worth the premium price tag ?

    in Amps and Cabs

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    I had an early Walkabout combo that had circuit board design issues, mind you it was well made and sounded great when it worked - moved it on and bought a S/H Walkabout (which incidentally isn't to easy to walkabout with as a combo) which has been faultless.

    Briefly owned a Prodigy head - which I just didn't like.

    NBD: Cort Rithimic V Jeff Berlin Signature

    in Bass Guitars

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    [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1454614686' post='2971409']
    He has actually said it consistently in most of his interviews to anyone who would listen. He also has a severe downer on active basses.
    [/quote]

    Ok When? - I ask, as over the years I've been a fan of JB's playing (well, before he found a chorus pedal) and I can't recall this - what I've read is that a five isn't his instrument and that he prefers passive pickups - but I'd like your source as its an interview that I'd be interested in reading or watching.

    300 watts? 500 watts? 900 watts? it doesn't matter.

    in Amps and Cabs

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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1454372659' post='2969193']
    Yes... Did a gig on Saturday and the supplied bass amp turned out to be a Fender Rumble 500 combo, which I believe runs at around 350 watts without an 8ohm extension cab.

    Had no expectations about it and was quite surprised to find it was really bloody loud at around 40% on the master. Amazingly hefty sound, too. And lightweight!

    We need to understand that an amp's wattage rating is really no indication of its perceived 'loudness'.
    [/quote]

    Ah the Fender Rumble Combo - I rehearsed with a 100w one of these for months (supplied by the rehearsal room) it was never out of puff - they traded 'up' to an Ampeg and I had to start taking my own gear again.

    Cutting through

    in Amps and Cabs

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    [quote name='barry021574' timestamp='1454269893' post='2968142']
    All they're saying is they want the bass forward in the mix.
    [/quote]

    It's not unknown that guitarists muddy the overall sound - it may be worth considering this, as the band sound is a joint venture

    Cutting through

    in Amps and Cabs

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    [quote name='barry021574' timestamp='1454256672' post='2967901']
    My new band has asked me to find a bass sound that cuts through "to the point where some other bands might complain about it".
    [/quote]

    I may have missed something - why would you want the bass to cut through "to the point where some other bands might complain about it".

    "Could you turn your backline down a bit ? "

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Soundman - [color=#323232][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]"Could you turn your back-line down a bit ? [/font][/color]
    [color=#323232][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Me - "yes, of course but you'll need to give me a monitor mix so I can hear myself"[/font][/color]
    [color=#323232][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Soundman - "Here's your monitor, we'll sort out a mix at soundcheck"[/font][/color]
    [color=#323232][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Me - "Thanks - have a great night"[/font][/color]

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