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    There is a German test of this amp online, Ill find the link later. The grit actually sounds pretty good!
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    I have the exact same spec apart from the fact it's a few years older. Lovely guitars!
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    [quote name='silddx' post='864113' date='Jun 11 2010, 10:25 AM']They're just normal passive basses with a few sensible improvements like better hardware, Hipshot tuners, rolled edge fingerboards and a carbon reinforcement inside the neck. They are the best standard Fenders I've tried, lovely players, good sounds.[/quote] +1 IMO, and Ive spent ages trying to find decent modern Fenders, these 2008 onwards are the best theyve made in years. Im a picky customer and they really got it right. I wouldnt change anything apart from the strings, but the stock strings are pretty nice! I was pleasantly shocked how much I liked them!
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    12" Cabs.

    Musicman20 replied to Mr.T's topic in Amps and Cabs

    [quote name='guylewis' post='864071' date='Jun 11 2010, 09:50 AM']Here's one that I've just finished. [attachment=51857:bassCAB.JPG] I used Eminence's design (from their website) for a small vented cab for bass guitar using the DeltaLite II. Sounds good and weighs 12.5 kgs. Thanks to MykeT for his help[/quote] That finish is fantastic! It looks very professional.
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    My Gig Rig

    Musicman20 replied to Raggy's topic in Gear Gallery

    [quote name='51m0n' post='864036' date='Jun 11 2010, 09:19 AM']Do a search on Talkbass, KJung went into a lot of detail about the SD800. He prefers the LMII (F1 is his favourite), maintaining that the SD800 was a bit too wide (low extended). The SD1200 is closer to an SD800 than an LMII (SD means a digital power section, the LMII has a switch mode power supply but old school power section), just more grunt I'm lead to believe. Of course that wasnt into an NV series sealed cab, which I could see it working brilliantly with...[/quote] Ah yes, I remember reading his reviews. What I was led to believe though was that MB revoiced the SD1200 and its a lot more similar to the smaller Markbass amps now, (eg a little closer to the F1/F500 despite the larger power). I dont thing KJung has had a chance to fully go through a test, but other reviewers have somewhere. All I can imagine is that 1200W into an NV412 must be absolutely HUGE. If I was to have the ability to use BIG cabs, it would be the NV412
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    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='863539' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:06 PM']Isn't the difference between the Staccato and the RH450 the preamp settings. Presumably if TC divuldged the settings for the Staccato, you could get the exact same amp from the RH450? Preferred the Staccato over the RH450 when I tested them out, but the tweakability factor of these amps to get my "amp voice" is appealing. Won't be purchasing unless this software comes out though as out the box, they don't quite do it for me yet. Great show by TC though... they really have come from nowhere and taken it by storm! PS - still intriuged as to why you can run 3 x 8 ohm cabs from TC yet only 2 from any other manufacturer. What's that about?![/quote] I think its a slightly easier and tame version of what TC used to make the Staccato (and probably the RH450 baked in tone) so yep Im thinking you can pretty much nail the Staccato 51 with an RH450. I think there are a fair few players like yourself who would like this software to be made a product to either be shipped with the amp and/or an accessory you can buy with the cable/etc so you can realy open up a flat tone you want. I would definitely like to see it hit the market! I can see why certain players will prefer the Staccato voicing, and there are some chaps talking on Talkbass about which they prefer. I must admit I quite liked them both, but I went with the run of the mill RH450. I agree on how well they have done. A few years back, no one would have expected this, and all of a sudden, the TC amps are getting as much coverage as some of the really big players in the market. I think they're involvement with the players has worked wonders as it shows they are willing to listen to what we want. They are also really friendly and helpful with emails which is a big help. I admit, the 3 x TC cabinets is a strange one, but as per Mark above, its because TC are confident about their cabinet ratings. It states in the manual quite clearly that the RH450/Staccato can power 3 x TC cabinets with no problems, and it even gives you examples of how to stack them. I have yet to try this but Im definitely going to at some point.
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    [quote name='Chris2112' post='863589' date='Jun 10 2010, 06:43 PM']I love Stingrays but I'm not so hot on this "tapping for the sake of it" gimmick, or this "punk" thing, saying as it's merely a shouty re-tread of punk that was poor in the first place! But the Ray is a fantastic design.[/quote] Horses for courses I guess. They aren't tapping for the sake of it. You can see the energy almost bursting out of them, and that is what punk is all about. It may well seem like a re-tread but it's now very competently played with the passion that only punk provides. I appreciate a lot of music, even this noisy stuff. Punk is one of the most exciting genres out there. The classics like The Clash brought that driving P Bass forward in the mix, and let's face it 90% of punk has sincere and topical/intelligent lyrical content. I'm sorry but I really don't like a style bring attacked for no apparent reason. It's definitely not dumb or just a re hash.
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    Which model? I might be interested if its 4 ohms.
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    My Gig Rig

    Musicman20 replied to Raggy's topic in Gear Gallery

    I'd love to know how the SD1200 compares to the LM2/3. Does it match up tone wise?
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    The Mesa is WAY too heavy for the 'tiny combo thats ultra light' category. Damn nice kit mind.
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    My Gig Rig

    Musicman20 replied to Raggy's topic in Gear Gallery

    [quote name='Raggy' post='863528' date='Jun 10 2010, 05:54 PM']Popped up to Bassdirect again today (could quite easily spend all day there). Here's my new amp, a Markbass SD1200. Sounds bloody massive at home with my NV, cant wait to gig it [attachment=51827:SD1200.jpg] [attachment=51828:SD_Berg.jpg][/quote] Nice! Cranked it yet?
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    Here is a rather poor quality live version I posted up few months ago, but it gives you an idea: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFcw8BDAmRc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFcw8BDAmRc[/url] This is the studio version: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSCX_vuRDWc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSCX_vuRDWc[/url] Here is their latest video, and its probably a rarity that its a fairly slow tempo! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTae9qGUMiA&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTae9qGUMiA...feature=related[/url]
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    A little more?! This time a studio version of a song with a actual band video. You can just see his shadow playing some tapping haha. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pZstkiTg4&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0pZstkiTg4...feature=related[/url]
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    Im not too far from this gig, so I might pop along. Ill probably just listen and watch though.
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    What a bass....that is purely awesome.
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    I sold Jim two of these basses (the Black/rosewood and Natural/Maple) and believe me they are basically in 99% as new condition and play very very well. Also, Jim is a top basschatter to deal with
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    A brunette will always win me over...
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    [quote name='Wil' post='863118' date='Jun 10 2010, 11:47 AM']Good point that! £350 seems a bloody bargain.[/quote] +1, that is damn cheap. A board with casters would be excellent.
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    [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='863102' date='Jun 10 2010, 11:37 AM']very interesting, does this all mean you can mimick any amp out there, provided you knew the details of what amp you were mimicking. All very nice but at the same time I think, if I wanted that marbass clear high or ampeg grit or orange warmth, I'd buy those amps in question, but this tweak aslo means you have all those option available no?[/quote] Yeah, I think thats the idea. Its still the 'TC' sound, but if you like the Ampeg tone (more so the big SVTs) then you will definitely like this amp. WoT on this forum, a long time Mesa user, is really into the sound of the TC. I wasnt convinced by the RH450 until I tested it out. It really does sound amazingly warm and 'tube' like, but with the articulation that digital can give you.
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    [quote name='BassBod' post='862596' date='Jun 9 2010, 08:48 PM']I wouldn't stress about a combo, there are so many great little amps around now. My vote would be a Euphonic Audio head, (used 500?) and a wizzy 1x12 or Barefaced Midget. My GK MB150 still surprises me...but every now and then it sounds crap! All depends on the room. My other suggestion is the old SWR 220 head - its a puny 160w into 8 ohms, but a small modern 4ohm cab could sound very good and plenty loud?[/quote] I have to admit, you might be best off with a really nice amp and a super small/light cabinet. That way its not just a combo and works out better value.
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    [quote name='epiphonesteinberger' post='862575' date='Jun 9 2010, 08:23 PM']Hi bass people I'm selling my Japanese Fender Precision 51 Reissue, bought it second hand from the Gallery in Camden in 2008 and it was mint then, guessing it's about a 2007/8 but not sure. It's a gloss maple neck, sunburst body with a beautiful grain. I had a normal precision bridge fitted by Martin Peterson as the factory bridge on this bass had only two saddles and so had only limited intonation adjustment; now it's fully adjustable. The rest of the bass is all original, seriously good Jap build quality, built like a brick s**thouse. This is a mid-weight bass; it's slightly heavier than my old 60s p-bass but much lighter than my Les Paul. The bass is in nearly new condition, there is a fine hairline scratch an inch and a half long on the front which is very shallow and doesn't show from most angles and a tiny bit of scuffing on the side (both shown in photos). This bass has a great setup, medium to high, and it sounds fantastic; if you want an old-skool Fender sound this is the one. Several sound engineers have commented that they preferred the tone and signal of this bass over my vintage basses! I am selling it because I don't play it much and it's sitting in storage, to be honest I find the uncontoured slab body uncomfortable for me to play standing up, some people like the feel of an old slab bass but not me! Here's some pictures: [attachment=51752:IMG_6953.jpg] [attachment=51753:IMG_6960.jpg] [attachment=51754:IMG_6969.jpg] [attachment=51755:IMG_6970.jpg] [attachment=51756:IMG_6972.jpg] [attachment=51757:IMG_6973.jpg] [attachment=51758:IMG_6976.jpg] [attachment=51759:IMG_6982.jpg] [attachment=51760:IMG_6983.jpg] If you want to hear it here's some video clips: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsX4-t9LaXA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsX4-t9LaXA[/url] [url="http://video.mytaratata.com/video/iLyROoafvVam.html"]http://video.mytaratata.com/video/iLyROoafvVam.html[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opRKTwzD_wc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opRKTwzD_wc[/url] The Duffy clips you're hearing a mix of half DI and half through an Ampeg SVT-VR. The Marina clip it's straight out the back of a TC RH450 on pre so that's basically the clean sound of the bass. Looking for £500, I'll chuck in an old Warwick Rockbag if you like. I'm in North London, prefer pickup in person. Cheers Ben[/quote] That IS a nice grain! Have a bump! Great playing btw.
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    I think the Shuttle 3.0 10T is your best bet. Definitely.
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    [quote name='tayste_2000' post='862230' date='Jun 9 2010, 03:48 PM']Well there is 30kg's with a handle on the top and 30kg's with 2 well placed handles on a cab that doesn't slam your knuckles into door frames But either way they weigh 30kg's if that's heavy shop else where but you will not get a better 2x12 let alone a better one for the money.[/quote] I can just about handle 30kg...id prefer a little less. Ive sent an email to see what they say
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    [quote name='liamcapleton' post='862507' date='Jun 9 2010, 07:10 PM']Agh, I really love MM's but the clip is one of the reasons I'd always think twice about buying into one... to me it sounds way too top-heavy, and pretty clicky, I don't find that there is much depth to the sound of this particular clip, and for what I'm doing I think it would get lost in the mix. It serves it's purpose, but it's not my thing. Then again, horses for courses... I love my P-Bass with flatwound strings but i guess again it's just not for everyone.[/quote] I realised the past few months that you can get an awesome motown thump from a Stingray 2 or 3 band EQ. The key? Careful EQing, fingerstyle, and if you want to go the full hog, flats
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    [quote name='RussFM' post='862257' date='Jun 9 2010, 04:09 PM']I didn't know you were the Cry For Silence bassist, probably saw you once, but I can't remember where or supporting who! Enjoy the gig!![/quote] I saw Cry For Silence YEARS back, probably around 9 years ago or so when they were a full on hardcore band. Were you part of them at this point? Ive still got a demo CD from the gig. It was an all dayer in Sheffield. PS - Awesome gig, CONGRATULATIONS. Im jealous.
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