Al Krow

The Behringer arrived today. In terms of delivering a portable solution for small band set ups, I couldn't be happier! The A&H 14FX, for bigger line ups, sitting alongside, to demonstrate just what a compact mixer the Behringer is.

Neck through BBs The above exchange on the 1100 got me thinking...the neck through Yamaha BBs that I'm aware of are: 1200 / 1200S (4 string only) 1300 (4 string only) - was there an S (active) version of this? 2000 (4 string only) - was there an S (active) version of this? 3000 / 3000A (4 string only) 5000 / 5000A (5 string only) NE2 (5 string, some 6s?) - only NT currently still in production (the NE1 was a bolt on I believe). What am I missing? Pics please!

Still doesn't stop it having citrus aspirations though 😂 (It's even the right colour!)

Don't disagree with your sentiment, but I thought the BB1100 and BB1100S were bolt-on rather than through-neck?

Need to get some of our cab experts involved to point you in the right direction on this. My 'easy' solution would be to take it to a store and A/B it against a new MB 121H cab and see how it sounds in comparison. Obviously that's gonna depend on how close you are to a store with one in stock.

Hmmm...if that's the case worth checking whether the speaker is 100%? That doesn't sound right to me - I used a MB 12" cab as part of my AC 121 Lite combo for 4 years and it did a sterling job in rehearsals and gigs.

The Markbass 12" cabs have a reputation for rolling off the high end to give a 'warmer' (if you like it) or alternatively described as 'muddier' sound (by those who don't like it!). They're certainly not as crisp as either BF or Vanderkley cabs and from what you're saying not as crisp as the MB 210s. In addition to cutting the bass a touch, it's also worth boosting the treble around the 3 kHz to 5 kHz range to counter the high end roll off. Unfortunately the EQ on the LM3 has a big gap between the high mids (800 Hz) and treble (10 kHz) so you will likely need a separate EQ pedal, but one of the cheaper Zoom multifx eg the MS-60B should cover this off for you (and do a lot more besides!).

I think based on prices that BB1100s have gone for in the UK recently, that does seem about right in terms of pricing although, as you say, the set up of the replacement bridge leaves a bit of a question-mark. But @AndyTravis is better placed than me to comment on that as he's had plenty of BB repair and refurbish experience.

dB you didn't get the memo, did you?! THIS is the thread for any balanced / non-eulogising** comments about Bergs, please! Besides... So if you want to post comments like: ...then this is clearly the place for it! 😁 **another good word, but not as good as otiose

@Meypelnek excellent, well balanced, post! Thank you! My limited experience (4 years with just one Berg which was a TM4) is pretty much word for word what you've set out in your post - it's almost like you had been playing my bass! Your points about the reverse split coil on the VM5 (or VT5) and Häussels plus fine workmanship of the Bergs (I've never hesitated to praise the quality of the way my Berg had been put together) are ones that chime with me as being good pointers for anyone looking for a quality P/J.

You've definitely missed your calling as either an innovative pedal housing designer and now budding digital / analogue switching expert with a possible sideline membership of the thought police... 😄 Other than checking out @krispn's tip-off about the Grand Dark, which does sound interesting I must say, I'd best leave you Berg fanboys to gush away, free from any contrarian think. I'm sure I won't be missed...

This is definitely the thread to get the most 'likes' for your bass pics! 😁 But then we all know quality when we see it!

Nothing more than what's wrong (or right) with Fenders. Perfectly usable. But there's a whole world beyond... 😄

Interesting and totally not surprising about the Ibanez Barts! I guess Delanos next... 😄 Your point about cost / not what you had in mind goes to exactly why it's great to have shared experience (for both good and ill) and recommendations from fellow BCers. We obviously don't need to take stuff as gospel, but it does provide a very useful pointer. You know exactly which two makes of pup I steer clear of Without BC I would still be playing Fender basses through a Peavey amp.

If you can't post on BC when pisshed what's the world coming to? 😁 But on a more serious note, no one is suggesting a retailer do this while taking a financial hit by having to replace unwanted Delano pups themselves. It's more that some of them with decent relationships with suppliers may be able to add value by facilitating a degree of customisation. To add to service / set up / repair and advice. Otherwise in an online world, they are going to struggle. For me (and a few others) I won't ever be buying a Berg with Delanos again and I'm not prepared to pay for those pups only to have to replace them. Berg custom shop prices are OTT for me (btw the same point for Warwick, Spector etc). What I would be willing to spend around £1k on is a new Berg with Black Labels and 3 band EQ already in place. But I don't think that currently exists or would be an option. So I'd best make my way back to the Yammy thread and leave you good chaps to it on this one...

You say the line is in its early days, I thought the TRB series had been around for a while, or are you just referring to the 600 series? The EQ seems to be the same unit as in the BB 735A ie 3 band EQ, pup selector + blend, volume and a switch to go from passive to active? And pups are both MM style humbuckers? I agree the natural finish looks good!

Ok boss, you've made a half decent sales pitch. Fun for messing about with - fair do's. But which serious bassists in pro bands are using one as part of their live act?

I don't get it. It's an octave-down ukele, so pitched like a normal guitar. This will be next to useless in any band as a bass. So why not get a guitar (or a ukele) if you want to play one? Won't cost you £1,500 either. Right, back to basses for me... 😁

@Grangur is your man!

Appreciate it's not a BB, but I've not seen much in the way of recent Yammy TRB threads, so I'm just gonna leave this here. Is it just me - or does this bass sound pretty darned good (and it's not bad looking either!)? For £600 new it seems to be yet another LOTTA bass from Yammy.

+1^^ 😀 Just sold Harry a pedal. The guy is a complete gent.