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  1. No lust in Jazz
    In my experience the Markbass LM3 very flexible tonally and will meet your needs for the music that you describe; it is reliable and plenty loud. No experience of TC Electronics stuff - Sorry. The answer is to go and try them out - can't be too far from you.
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    Its on hold at the moment (buyer is on holiday) - if this situation changes I will update the post. Many thanks for your interest.
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    Took delivery of a preloved Phil Jones PB-300 from Bass Gear, all excellent and as promised.
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    Superb. Thanks for sharing.
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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1431609893' post='2773167'] It's moved beyond simile by dropping its reference to the original to the point that it makes no logical sense, but has a non-logical meaning that is widely accepted. This sort of thing is a right bugger to teach foreign students! [/quote] Happy to be corrected
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1431541979' post='2772456'] But too much bass doesn't get you heard in a defined way, IMO, which is why I don't run systems with a lot of bass. If you want to muddy up your sound, and the band mix, for that matter, run humbuckers into a bassey cab and you will really be struggling... I'm almost bemused how people want louder ..and all they have to contend with is a gtr and drums..albeit loud ones. Where you really need to get sorted is if you run against keys and drums ..and if you have a big bass tone, this really is a silly fight to get into, IMO. This doesn't mean your bass sound has to be bass light, but it does need more set-up and thinking about that just trying to out muscle the other guy/guys... [/quote] I think we're in broad agreement, playing live I have a flat onstage sound that most here would probably object to, I rely on the FOH engineer to make sense of it in a mix. I'm not looking to compete with any one on stage, (we're there to play music). If playing bass as a solo instrument, I can see the merits of a debate about speakers, this would of course be part of a wider debate about,technique, strings, amps and effects etc. But as part of a band, to my tastes anyway, a neutral bass tone works well. The Youtube videos / soundtracks of isolated bass picked off classic tracks from times past generally demonstate this.
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    And there was I thinking that 'plays like butter' was simile - lol. Either way, language is organic and doesn't stand too much scutiny
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    [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1431451950' post='2771539'] On a tight stage I don't use the stand at all. I keep the bass in the gig bag when it's not being played. [/quote] Yep. I have a Mono bass sleeve behind my amp and when the bass isn't being played that's where it goes
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    If you are playing music and enjoying it, I wouldn't worry about the nuances of speaker size. One of the great things about punk rock was its DIY nature, get a band together, write some tunes, have some fun..
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    [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1431549985' post='2772589'] If this falls through please pm me. [/quote] Will do.
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    [quote name='ern500evo' timestamp='1431505713' post='2771920'] As you can probably tell I'm bored at work so thought I'd join in.. [/quote] Me too.
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    I have an EBS Neo cab for sale. Actual Cab Bought in Jan this year from Kiwi of this parish ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/249880-sold-ebs-neo212-cabs-x2/page__p__2651089__hl__ebs%20__fromsearch__1#entry2651089"]here [/url]is the original ad).as a one cab solution and as this it works beautifully, I've recently sold the Markbass LM3 amp that it was paired with, so I can release this. [b][u]Technical Specs / comments[/u][/b] [size=4]Lightweight construction[/size] [size=4]2x 12" cones plus adjustable tweeter[/size] [size=4]24kg[/size] [size=4]Speakon or jack inputs on the back which can be chained[/size] [size=4]4 ohms[/size] There are no rips or tears in the fabric overall condition is very good. [u][b][size=4]Can you live with this?[/size][/b][/u] Even to a whelp like me this is a one handed lift, it fits across the back seat of a Golf without any dicking around. There is no cover, it is finished in a car seat friendly carpet style material. I'd much prefer pick up / drop off / exchange - I'm based Nr Chester, but will drive an hour radius for an exchange (further by negotiation) I will post, but this will mean me dropping this off at the Parcelforce depot; based on experience of sending cabs [u][b] add £25*[/b][/u] to the price and cleared funds will be in my account before I do anythng. *UK price. Will send to EU and elsewhere, but again cleared payments will be with me; [u]no Paypal on a sale outside the UK[/u] and I will get a quote for shipping. [u][b]Payment:[/b][/u] Cash, Cleared Cheque, Bank Transfer, Paypal (you pay the fees) [u][b]Trades:[/b][/u] A Phil Jones Bass Buddy plus cash balance.
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    [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1431498893' post='2771858'] Yes, but in order to be "in" the mix, one has to "cut through" the other instruments to a certain extent! [/quote] The way I see it.. if there's a bass part, it is a part of the music, if the bass needs to be heard within the music as a melody or feature then this is part of the mix.. If the issue is how loud do you speakers go, this is science, its not music. Over many years of playing in bands from Cock Rock to Jazz instrumentals, I've learned to play as quietly as possible on stage and let the PA deliver the mix.
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    [quote name='molan' timestamp='1431471959' post='2771806'] I don't really understand the 'loud' or 'louder than' requirements. It always sounds a bit Spinal Tap to me but maybe I'm just odd! With a 2x10 8ohm cab and an 800w head (therefore running at about 500w) I never need to turn the master up beyond 11:00 and that's against two relatively loud guitarists - one of whom usually has his Vox firing right at me. Any more than that and the bass becomes overpowering and kills the broader sound of the band as a whole. There's always a little bass in the PA and it's properly mixed so that the band as a whole sounds like a cohesive unit. [/quote] I agree. I think this is based upon a 'desire to be heard' for some, where I struggle, is the desire to "cut through a mix" comments one often reads, I like my bass to be part of the music - right in the mix...
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    For me, many if not all 'artists' are looking to make money from music so its worth bearing this in mind. 'Artists' are fond of churning out product, whether that be 'lift musc' or special effect laden bass heavy megastomp and if it can be used across the media to sell something all the better. I tend to avoid the stuff that I don't like rather than have strong feelings about it.
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    [quote name='FuNkShUi' timestamp='1429514488' post='2752013'] I havent got an issue being asked to turn down. We play for the venue/function/party, so if they ask you to turn down, you turn down........... So should this venue state no bands when they take bookings? They didn't seem keen to have one. [/quote] One issue is when sound checking the sound goes from background ambient to live music in a single step - Yikes is the word. So we have learned to soundcheck with "atmospheric" stuff with lots of free space and backing vocals that we know well, this gives our FOH engineer a level and we can monitor ourselves, when we start we have levels; before too long everybody is on the same page, that live music makes noise, but they're no longer surprised by this.. The same science is used to construct the set; our audience has time to get accustomed to live music, the first few numbers build and this works for us.
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    Is this the version with the DI? I really like the look of this amp, just for balance I've been gigging / reheasing a Minnie 800D with a separate Pre-Amp for 12 months without issue.
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1430414566' post='2761231'] Zoom Q2HD which does video and audio. Run it for audio as Video takes up so much space on the card for my purposes. It is a real plug and play and forget device as all you need to do is set mic level and providing you aren't too far with your mix, it will compensate and record well. It is quite forgiving in this regard. Simple USB down onto PC. It is not always possible to select an optimum position for the band... so anywhere near a power point is my criteria and it is pretty useful. It can run off batts but I haven't found that useful as mine goes thru them too quickly. Nice neat simple device. [url="https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q2hd-handy-video-recorder"]https://www.zoom-na....-video-recorder[/url] [/quote] Thanks J that's how we do it.
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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1430397606' post='2761001'] Wasn't that knocked out by the rehearsal/audition last night but since everything was from scratch, the basic quality was there and playback today put it in another light. Parts and generally band jizz will come, evolve and work itself out but the project will have legs, I think .... [/quote] What do you use to / how do you record your rehearsals?
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    We're not doing any 'festival' type gigs this year. They won't be missed.
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    [quote name='largo' timestamp='1430300897' post='2759931'] And take your band(s) along as well because what sounds great in a shop might sound completely different in your band context [/quote] Clearly your rig will sound different in the shop to how it will sound with a band, you could factor in the differing gig locations where you'd use it and things are likely to get out hand at a rate of knots - if you have confidence in your sound, band dynamics and venues can be dealt with.
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    [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1430235426' post='2759325'] So I've decided it's time for a new rig, and as such my CTM300 is up for sale and once gone, the proceeds shall be funding a new rig. But I can't decide what I want exactly. I'm looking for an amp that sounds old school, yet still retains clarity, definition, and articulation. I'm looking for something portable and lightweight. I play in a soul/funk/jazz function band as well as a few originals bands that range from rock to acoustic singer-songwriter stuff. Ideally I need a minimum of 500 watts. Cab wise I'm pretty set on either TKS or Barefaced, with a stronger preference for TKS as it stands. I've identified the following as possibles but am unsure which is best thus far. Aguilar TH500 MarkBass LMIII & LM800(Tube) &TTE 500 GK MB800 Fusion EBS [/quote] Take a day off and go to one of the specialist shops such as Bass Gear with your bass and try some stuff out. The interplay or otherwise between certain amp and cab combinations is well documented and what suits one guy may not suit you.
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    Sold my LM3 to Mark, great communication and rapid payment.. No worries.
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    SOLD

    No lust in Jazz replied to wira's topic in Basses For Sale

    This looks fantastic - (I will have to stop visiting the For Sale section) GLWTS
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