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[quote name='Jamesemt' post='832000' date='May 9 2010, 10:47 AM']Had a great gig last night but had to use SS strings instead of Nickels and dug in a bit too much (Im a sucker for a good crowd...). I've now got a blister on my finger - should I pop it today so that hopefully it heals for next Saturday?[/quote] I had two blisters the other day from continued use of my fingers I used to be 95% pick, but now its shifting to 80% fingerstyle, and I like it. The blisters hardened up within 2 days, just leave them

Finally got the T-Rex Chameleon Power Supply. Pricey, but very very slick and silent. Comes with an entire package of cables to hook it up to your pedals. Switchable voltage for the mains, and the main attraction is the sheer amount of options. Will power anything you have basically, without needing a workaround. It even powers 12V TC Pedals. Recommended

Bargain. I started on an Encore.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='831684' date='May 8 2010, 07:12 PM']You're an amp whore as well. I think the first time I had amp gas was looking at your porn thread and seeing your Orange rig, the 2 Aguilar 2x12 cabs, the white Orange guitar cab and something else....[/quote] Glad to know im having a GAS effect on others haha! The Orange rig (bass and guitar versions) wont be moved on despite the fact they are more of a home/recording use purchase. I will use them live if I get chance at a decent venue though. The DB212s are fantastic, but Ive gone for 1 4 ohm version now in Classic Black and sold the two 8 ohm ones to Higgie. I miss the awesome style of them but I just didnt need another stack next to the Orange cabs! I am an amp/cab whore. lol.

I love amps/cabs. What I like is you can build up quite a collection for less than a boutique bass. Then again, don't get me started on overpriced basses that look more like coffee tables. I think I've hit my pinnacle. I've tried a hell of a lot, and even moved on cabs that have been classed as the best money can buy. Why? Because not all hype is correct! I just listen out now, and weigh it up, literally, with the size/weight/wattage/features etc. Do I miss my old Trace? A little...but the amps I have now are definitely more to my tastes.

Thanks for all the input. Ive looked about and its still back to the Mono vs Comfort Strapp. Are the parts on the CS made from some sort of metal or plastic?

[quote name='Wil' post='830812' date='May 7 2010, 04:49 PM']My first proper amp was a BLX 130. It still belongs to a mate of mine. Had a nice enough tone, not huge amount of volume though. Never quite saw the point of a heavy, 130 watt amp - louder than needed for practicing and too quiet to compete with a drummer, although I suppose it would do well in an acoustic based band.[/quote] Yep, my first real amp as well. I got a great price trading it in. It was VERY heavy for a 1x10...and it struggled with volume. I jumped up a GP12400SMX after that, and wow was that loud! (And heavy).

I have one of these. Might not have been this exact spec but I have a 1x10 Trace Combo with that design port.

Still umming and ahhing. Bloomin heck.

I would definitely try everything before you buy with any cabinet. Its definitely the best way of going about it.

[quote name='Tone Ranger' post='830470' date='May 7 2010, 11:06 AM']I must admit the Orange does take my fancy and if they are as good as people (yourself included) say then I'm leaning that way. I've been told that the guys at Rooz Studios in Old St in London have got a couple of BT's and the SP212 cabs so i'll get them to drag one out for when I next go there. As for cabs, i quite like the idea of trying a Barefaced Compact 1x15, i currently tend to use the Trace combo on it's own and just drag out the extra cab when I want more grunt or I want to show off (sad eh? even at my age), I could sell the combo and keep the Trace extension cab for then. I also have an 8 ohm Celestion neoprene-thingy 15 incher sitting in a cheap PA cab which could be brought into play, the Cab is CRAP, i used it for a gig once and it just flapped about like Muddy Mudskipper!! I'm sure the cabs fault not the speaker but I could try that in the extension cab to lighten that. Thanks for the advice (this goes for all the replies ;o) Cheers Tone[/quote] No worries. As always, make sure you test. No matter what everyone recommends you may not like it!

Fender P.

.88 Dunlops (Green) for the majority, but recently as Ive started using slightly thicker strings, Ive opted for a pack of the 0.60 (Orange) Dunlops. These are for use when im playing im my punk band....and I need that extra little bit of give in the pick. We play VERY fast, and sometimes the .88 really feels like its going to snap the strings! Anything thicker/heavier just feels a little too awkward for me.

Woah!

I got lucky. The band I joined have a big enough practice PA so I dont even need an amp for practice, (although I would take one if I wasn't on the Metro late at night). I drive but I don't need a car up here where I'm based so both myself and the girlfriend sold them. Best investment is a quality DI/effects DI like Sansamp or the Tonehammer. I got by on being friendly and enthusiastic. They even have a cheap backup bass I sometimes use if the weather is poor on rehearsal nights. Don't give up. A good bassist is more than a car and amp Once you settle in, I'd suggest a nice lightweight amp like Bass Terror/LM2 or 3....etc.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='829690' date='May 6 2010, 03:20 PM']Maybe there's an element of truth in that, but I disagree that it's the primary objective, because: A ) There's no guarantee it's going to get released to the market - they've made that clear from the start. B ) The people involved were giving it enough publicity as it is - if they were after more publicity, surely they'd give it to people who weren't yet engaged..? C ) As far as I'm aware, it came about as a result of the thread on TB, where KJung & co. said 'wouldn't it be nice if...?' - and lo - it happened... D) Have you seen KJung's analysis of stuff? I can barely think if a better candidate... Personally, I think it's good that TC are involving real bass players in their R&D....[/quote] This is basically it. KJung is very critical of every aspect, and if he doesnt like it, he will say so. Not one of us gaining anything out of this, we just enjoy the amp and the possibilities. Yes, I agree, its mainly the busy posters on talkbass, but thats the point, we all not only know a lot about the amp but also know what extra we would like out of it. Vic is also great at these reviews. Myself and the other chaps are more everyday players but we know what we like.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='829510' date='May 6 2010, 12:26 PM']True, true... I'm one of the people who think TC got the parameters right first time, but I can see why some people might want more sparkly sizzle..[/quote] +1, im not for lots of sizzle, and the RH sounds right to me as it is, but Im a sucker for options! A tiny bit more high end might be nice for certain styles.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='829511' date='May 6 2010, 12:26 PM']I've only just realised the irony of this expression. End of what? You didn't finish your sentence, it's missing the end![/quote] Hahaha, good point. If Mr T likes the sound, thats its, nothing else to worry about. Plus they look great!

[quote name='Mr.T' post='785663' date='Mar 25 2010, 12:48 PM']Finished! [attachment=45621:Rig.JPG] .... and sounding good. [/quote] Very professional! Thats better than some of the cabinet finishes Ive seen that are actually on sale to the public. Nice

If you like the sound, end of

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='829499' date='May 6 2010, 12:18 PM']I should have picked up on this on the TB thread, but I can't find it... is this a modded version of the head, or a stock RH450?[/quote] Ill get some pictures up. Apparently it is the same amp, but they have sent 'test' units so we dont have to use our own. It looks like ones they use in the office for testing eg not ones they would sell at retail...

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='829443' date='May 6 2010, 11:32 AM']I prfer the old style myself. I don't like how the paint on the headstock finishes before the nut. It looks more like my Ray34. Maybe Lakland are using the cheaper side of the Cort factory now ;-)[/quote] Totally agree. It also hasnt got that slight boutique factor to it, (despite the fact they were made in substantial numbers).

[url="http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/komual/amps/newwalkabout.jpg"]http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k229/kom...ewwalkabout.jpg[/url] Apparently it came out last year, so Im late to the party and this may have been discussed before. I have no idea what they have changed.