Musicman20

Can you go out from an output of the Sansamp BDDI or Aguilar Tonehammer into headphones? I would really need wireless though...I could not deal with another cable to the pedal especially to my head. Ill see how this new band goes first...they dont play silly loud, so I can hear myself even DI'd with BDDI.

I think a North East Bass Bash is on the cards.... I have no car now due to living literally in the centre of Newcastle and it was just a waste to have it sat there when I can walk and get in shape more. That will mean a lack of my gear at the bash....but maybe I can work around that.

[quote name='alanbass1' post='777000' date='Mar 17 2010, 09:02 AM']TheMarkbass CMD121P is a great home amp and can cut the mustard live as well. Again expensive, but really top notch.[/quote] Id love one of those...I often think of selling the LM3 to get a combo but not sure I want to just yet.

Good choice! I want a Classic Series Ray!

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='776276' date='Mar 16 2010, 02:03 PM']You're probably not going to like this but if you ever were to be selling then now would be about the right time. The price for second hand 'rays has soared recently. It's probably cheaper to buy one from the USA and pay all the charges now than pay some of the asking prices on here at the moment. I don't expect it will last long as everyone will start doing it and before you know it supply will outstretch demand and they'll £550 again. The bad news for you is that a good condition with lumps and bumps 'ray will achieve the same price as a mint one.[/quote] Hi, thanks, I agree! As the price on a new has gone sky high, mine would be a bargain considering how good it plays/looks and feels. I might give it some thought....it could help towards a fretless or 5'er. I just really like them both though.

[quote name='Wil' post='776233' date='Mar 16 2010, 01:27 PM']If you go around deleting conflicting opinions from threads relating to your product, or dismissing any discussion relating to said product with the "I'm an engineer, so your opinion is invalid" card, it leaves a bad impression (particularly when experienced bass players are the ones contributing to the discussion). Simple as that really. I can't knock his products, as I haven't tried them. Some people like them, some don't. He certainly wasn't hounded out, he chose to go and divert his attention elsewhere as I recall. The way I see it, is if you're going to promote a product on an internet forum, you need to accept that your product will be discussed and picked apart. We do it for products from every other brand - I don't see why being a BC member should grant immunity from that when people will be parting with good money for the end product at the end of the day.[/quote] This is what I thought if im honest. We pick apart a lot of products on here, and unfortunately it happens with ALL products. Im sure Alex/BF will continue to sell products anyway, but honest criticism is essential on new products especially when the are always being changed.

[quote name='Linus27' post='776251' date='Mar 16 2010, 01:39 PM']Dave and co, here are a couple more clips as requested. The first is the 3EQ Stingray with full bass boost, mids and treble flat played with a pick. [attachment=44901:3EQ_Stin...ss_Boost.mp3] The second is the 2EQ Stingray with bass on full and the treble on about one third. This is my perfect setup. [attachment=44902:2EQ_Stin..._Perfect.mp3][/quote] Cheers for this! In this clip, I have a preference to the 3EQ....it sounds HUGE. They both sound great but the 3EQ does it for me on this one.

Listening to the clips, I like them all! I wouldnt have a problem owning any of them, but there is definitely a difference. The 2EQ is slightly more muffled and vintage, whereas the 3 just screams aggression with a pick. This is why I wanted a 2EQ classic. How would you compare your old Ray in Natural to the new Teal?

I have 2 3EQ Stingrays. One of them is ten years old, and Ive had them both from new. As they were classed as high end for me back when I was 18/19, Ive barely used them live, and they have been looked after like an expensive sports car! At the time, when I was buying, the stores never had the 2EQ versions....and all the internet advice was to 'go for the 3EQ as its more flexible'. I would like to have one 2EQ, but Id lose a lot of cash trying to swap for one. I wont be able to get one 2nd hand thats in the same condition as mine....id have to get one thats virtually new. So, im sticking with what Ive got. What I notice is the finish first and foremost. Despite Fender now having a better QC, the EB finish is IMO a touch better. It seems very very solid, and has that brilliant high gloss shine. My favourite? The natural with maple. The wood used is brilliant, and matches the shade of maple very closely. I now make sure I play them at home and wipe the chrome down to make sure it still shines. Sad I know. The natural is never getting sold, as it sentimental and my very first 'proper' bass guitar near the £1k mark. No one I knew at my age (18/19) had a brand new Ray as nice as mine so its going to be kept. The black? The finish is awesome. It is such a deep black, and the rosewood board is dark and well finished. If im honest, I couldnt sell it. Its again been looked after really well, barely gigged, and looked after at home. Again, sad I know hahah. A Ray cuts through the mix like crazy. Once the black Rays strings die, im going to change them for the EB Flats ive got waiting for it. A Stingray with flat sounds awesome. [attachment=44896:IMG_2575.JPG] [attachment=44899:IMG_2592.JPG] Im a sucker for brunettes, but the blonde does it on this one!

The Fender stock strings are pretty good actually but in a few weeks im going to put a new set of TI Flats on this bass. Which is the best way to put these on? Through-body? Bridge? The stock strings are, as usual, quite a a high gauge but the action is pretty damn lovely and low. Id ideally like to keep it as it is setup wise....excuse the noob question but can I just fit these and carry on as normal? Ive never fitted flats. Im just being careful!

[quote name='basshead56' post='775544' date='Mar 15 2010, 07:09 PM']Cheers Wayne, Yeah, might have to add a few more bts to be sure Nah, seriously though, I reckon Im pretty much GAS free at this stage[/quote] I love the PJ BCase sat atop looking smuggly small! Big collection. Whats the favourite?!

[quote name='peteb' post='775794' date='Mar 15 2010, 10:30 PM']Not a great deal of difference to my ears with those settings tbh Perhaps someone can explain something to me? I've always fancied a Musicman and indeed had a Sterling for a while, attracted by the smaller body size. The Sterling was a nice enough bass but I couldn't really get on with the sound and the neck was not quite right for me (thru very playable) I should explain that I started with Fender P basses and then graduated to various actives before settling on Warwick Streamers. I have been after a more traditional looking bass for a potential project that sounds a bit different, but of course not too different! The Sterling sounded a bit thin to me - would I have been better going for a Stingray and if so which one?[/quote] Stingray all the way. IMO, easier to 'play' than Fender Ps....I swap between the two and the Stingray neck is slightly easier, (even though the P always feels good). The pickup on the Stingray sits in a perfect place for fingerstyle...and the bass tends to play itself. They definitely do not sound thin. After researching, I think the Sterling is a tiny bit more 'modern' sounding. I think with the pickups, the single h or h + s are my preferred option. Id never use a H at the neck, although a lot of people love the HH setup.

[quote name='Jigster' post='775684' date='Mar 15 2010, 09:01 PM']hey thanks for that, really kind offer - but i think referencing Jerry B's reply I think I should start with a lined fretless - i'm sure it's going to be a huge leap in my abilities so will need as much help as poss!!! cheers re. the Warwicks dmz, I'll have a look[/quote] Im on the same journey....I think the Tony Franklin Fretless is calling you Jigster! Bit above budget....but if you definitely want to have a fretless, its a very good sound and look. Its exactly the fretless im after.

Hhaha. We definitely do not play Mustang Sally or any Robby.

[quote name='ajerthebadger' post='775215' date='Mar 15 2010, 01:42 PM']Thanks for all your posts. I am going to look into getting something else to transport my gear so those trolley posts were a real help. I was going to see if TC would send me a 112 instead of replacing the cab - after all I think this could be classed as fault on their part - but I doubt it will happen. I am really keen to see the new Hartke HyDrive 112 but dont know when it will be available. I don't really change the 'preset volume' I dont think. I kept the gain the same and the master volume the same and changed a few EQ settings, but like I said, started to get a bit distorted in the speaker. I play in an Alt Rock band - obviously a very wide spectrum so heres the myspace - www.myspace.com/mandlsound - and we also have a few heavier numbers and heavier outros which will require a bit of extra 'umph' in the low end to keep up with guitarist's - both on fender valve amps who like them loud. I think extra cab is the way forward.[/quote] +1, you need another cab I think. Most 2x10s will be pushing it in a heavier rock band. I would ask the supplier/store to replace the cabinet as its not your fault that has occured. An RS212 on its own would probably be about right if you wanted a one cab solution.

Bumping this.... At first it was too big for me, but the band ive joined controls stage volume carefully, so we have thought about just DI'ing the bass and ill use the decent monitors they have. I know my BDDI will do the job but this pedal looks awesome.

I went round in circles with this...but im glad I waited. I sold my Line 6 DL4 as it was overkill for me. Ive just ordered the T Rex Chameleon Power Supply (comes with a huge amount of connectors) and a TC Nova Repeater, (12v). It took me a while to find a stockist who would price match on both products, but guitarguitar won the cheapest deal so Ive gone with them. Now ive got to wait as they are both still on order and the Chameleon has only just been released. So, I went over the top with the power supply, but Id rather be able to expand with any pedal I want rather than be restricted. Now I can power the Tonehammer, BDDI, Polytune, (when it gets here) and Nova Repeater with no problems, and still expand. Obviously with guiitar only two of them will be worthwhile using but id like to get a quality reverb down the line. Now im after the Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe...crikey.

Ive had a good chat with the band after using my Sansamp BDDI with very little grit just through the PA. and they were impressed. They even asked if I wanted to try just DI'ing at gigs and using the quality monitors to save on taking yet another rig (although my TC RS212 would be a decent smallish one cab solution). The Tech 21 VT Bass Deluxe is looking like a very good idea now!

Im a long time fan of the Pumpkins, and if they ever decided they do not want a hot young woman playing bass, ill do it instead. I think I know which option id choose. Im 90% sure the next bassist will be yet another female who looks good in knee length boots.

Interesting and good timing! I have to learn this...seems quite simple but effective.

[quote name='Basska' post='774588' date='Mar 14 2010, 07:21 PM']The Bassist from Hi Standard uses ESP Basses and (IMO) they're one of the best pop punk bands ever formed. They make nice noises Chris[/quote] Man I LOVE Hi Standard. Nice to find more fat wreck punk fans! Are you going to Groezrock?

I think my moto with purchases is basically if I want a bass that Im not used to (5 sting, or fretless for example) id rather not go 'halfway' and buy a cheaper model to what Im ultimately after. In the end I just lose time and money upgrading. Ive learnt from this in the past. Basses to me arent just for gigging...I really enjoy owning them even if I just record and play them at home, although my new function band will definitely bring me better and more professional gig sitiuations. Id like to be able to play most types of bass so I can cover more and more requirements and never feel 'restricted'. Thanks for all the views, I think this might be the fretless for me!