Count Bassie

Maybe Markbass was the one having trouble. Ampeg had a running issue also. I'm not surprised that maybe this stuff has gotten tweaked over time. User error? Lol, I dunno, as a sandwich press maybe? 🤪

I have always been a pant-flapper, sure to the fact that everything made of fabric and thread is baggy on me. So I take the liberality of making sure to take advantage of that otherwise someone awkward personal characteristic. Some things are a given.

My amp tech, who's spent years as a player back in the day and works with some high end studio peeps, reports that class D amps are prone to shut-down if they're hit hard with spikey transients, like heavy slap/pop styles. He's dealt with a few of those little guys, and that's his assessment. They can sound great, I'm just happily self-deceived into my own private, dreamy world of lovely lo-fi obstinacy. 😍 I did play a GK MB500 and that's a very nice amp. Loud as bombs, as one might say. Also had a Trace Elliot Elf, also a fine little piece- different than the older Trace gear. I really like my SWR red face 350 and my SWR cabs. And the preamp in my Peavey head is a gem.

Haven't heard of those as replacements- over this side of the pond the buzz is Eminence BP-102s. But I like the neo idea

Dude, is that your only cab? 😁

Lol. I'm recouperating from surgery and looking side-eye at my pile of somewhat heavy gear. I could sell it all and find a lightweight combo/extension cab, but the last time I put my Tbird through the SWR Bass 350/Goliath-II, the sound was just sweet and authoritative- at the same time. That's in the ballpark of what I find an inspiring sound. But, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what I play through, there's always something good there to work with. Same with the Peavey. And now I'm looking at a 70s Peavey 1x15 to match it with- loaded with an EV-L driver. I'll have to lose something to justify it though. I should stop... 😅

That little Trace machine is pretty heavy! Certainly for it's size.

It's always been quiet in my neighborhood, but that's changing unfortunately... Even my old dingy boxes might get expressed out of my 15 year-old Toyota hatchback. I am considering swapping out for a couple of those GK things- the combo/powered cab stack, just for the easy 3 a.m. car-to-house chore. Just had two hernias repaired, and I'm 60 (though being 60 isn't bad at all really). But that SWR stuff is kinda hefty.

Hm. Depending on the neighborhood I guess, I've done similar. But overnight, not even in my car. If I don't want it I'd rather get some bread for it than lose it.

Nice pile o'cartage we've got! I think I've got the only garage-womper here so far, you guys have some nice pedigree going on. I can't pick my favorite...

Listening to the bands who were hot when I grew up helps remind me of why I started playing. I know the trend is cleaner and more hi-fi these days, but there's no replacing that simpler, earthy, somehow more 'flawed' sound... For instance: Peavey MK-III into an SWR Big Ben (Bag End) 1x18. Not high wattage, but sounds like an 800lb toad with teeth, with my Epi Thunderbird (Classic Pro, Gibson clone) driving it. There's a Goliath-II to stack up if needed, someday... What's in your basement?...

I get it. And I'm not contesting you, but for perspective, maybe... You've got 12 even-tempered notes and a closed mathematical system (theory), a small universe of popular instruments, and you're mostly surrounded by ears that like concise, catchy melodies. The only thing that's new is the next bundle of personal energy that picks up a guitar- it either lights up or it doesn't. The way I found to enjoy them was to let go of my opinions (hangups) about presentation and let my ears do the listening. Abba, despite my dismissive sensibilities at the time, did a thing that my ears enjoyed hearing. Can't argue with that, even if I liked them in secret when I was 20!

This situation was fragile indeed, and it seems that was going to happen in a minute anyway. There will be other opportunities to play, it doesn't take but a word gone in the right ear to open a door. The fact that you're not with him anymore will speak well for you.

Sounds like he spared you! 😆

I asked a friend once for his opinion of my band. I wanted him to tell me the truth. He said, "The truth?" I said, "Yeah." He said, "It sucked." And then he told me why. It hit me like a punch in the stomach- I spent a moment recovering from it, he said "I'm sorry. You asked for the truth." But I was grateful that someone told me the truth. I will always remember that to his credit, and consider him a friend for it.

In person makes it way more meaningful. I don't wish to be harsh at all, but he needs a dose of reality.

Hey man! Sometimes a name steps out from the fog of years and events... I'm in emotional/mental burnout rehab, lol... Nice to be back chatting with all you folks. 😃

Hey @stereoplayer! Been a minute...

😀 I have, but haven't been hanging for a year or two... I just didn't remember doing this little intro so I though it couldn't hurt. Might as well throw onto the table. I like this board, and there are some different gear and instrument references here too, so it's also interesting in that way.

I think his point is that gigs are sparse nowadays, as rooms full of sweaty, drinking partiers are a less popular draw these days. Covid and all that...

Thanks- cheers!

That dude would be gone in a day... Also sometimes making one move to fix a problem opens up opportunity for other problems to repair- you create the opportunity for adjustments within the structure... For instance, the intimidating lead guitar player is gone, so now the timid rhythm player sees it's safe to turn up. Now he can hear himself, and he can begin to enjoy playing, etc... (I don't know the guy, just saying)

Thanks mang!

We are new at it, but we're practicing a lot! 😁 Thanks!

That is one good-looking short-scale bass. I wouldn't have thought I'd like it, but it's very cool.