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[quote name='BottomEndian' post='721783' date='Jan 22 2010, 11:51 PM']Pah... us young'uns are making a fair old noise around the town. Here's a couple of my friends' local noisy bands at the moment: [url="http://www.myspace.com/thatdefensivearm"]tda[/url] and [url="http://www.myspace.com/knuckledraggerrawk"]Knuckledragger[/url]. There's a healthy streak of doom going on as well... ah, there's loads of stuff. Get yerself to the Head of Steam, the Cluny or the Dog & Parrot. Lots of noise to get involved with. And not a Free cover in sight. [/quote] Cheers...im sure ill settle in. Two of the hardcore bands my old band toured with where from Newcastle...there is definitely a healthy punk/hardcore/metal scene. Cant wait to get gigging again.

[quote name='Linus27' post='723380' date='Jan 24 2010, 06:28 PM']It's good but I really do not get it. Its seems like something a guitar would play, it even sounds like a guitar but its played on a a bass. Why does he not just play a guitar. Please note: Not dishing old Vic, he is a superb player but I just don't get the point of this on a bass if its going to sound like a guitar.[/quote] +1....sounds like a guitar....impressive though.

Hey Just seen this: [url="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid34757297001?bclid=27948261001&bctid=62004851001"]http://link.brightcove.com/services/player...tid=62004851001[/url] If you check markbass.it, you can see some of the new products. The Little Mark Rocker seems cool, BUT....Im wondering what that drive is like. I think it will sell pretty well though. Its its exactly the same as a LM3 + good overdrive, then great Ive always stayed away from Markbass cabs, but their new Club line seems interesting for portability.

[quote name='lojo' post='722017' date='Jan 23 2010, 11:08 AM']so its full output with 2 cabs and the third just spreads it evenly over the 6 drivers?[/quote] I think, although not 100%, that taking it below the 4 ohms will produce more watts, but this is only for the TC cabinets. 4ohm minimum with any other cabs. [quote name='lojo' post='722997' date='Jan 24 2010, 11:50 AM']I am almost sold on this, subject to actually playing one! also read the long thread on the us site Musicman, re the new finish, where did you pre order your cabs from? Also are they the same price as the current ones?[/quote] Hey, ill PM you about this

[quote name='Clarky' post='723286' date='Jan 24 2010, 05:01 PM']Nothing I hope, Gareth! I have always wanted a vintage Precision and a vintage Jazz in the classic 3TS, and I have a good CIJ Fender 70 reissue Precision (oly white of course!) for playing the seedier venues. So that is everthing sorted. I tried a 5'er but couldn't really get on with the extra string and wider neck (and didn't need it in my band anyway). Maybe one day a Tony Franklin fretless??? Now I have to learn to play the bl**dy things![/quote] The Tony Franklin is a beauty! That would be a great addition. Id have to learn all over again though. Im still not 100% I need a 5 string. I had one when I was first starting out and never used the B, but the bass was a cheapish one, so it probably put me off. If I do go for one, its going to take some searching.

Aguilar DB751?

Brilliant Clarky...two vintage Fenders now Whats next on the list?

I think Tech 21 should have just made a VT bass that's the same layout as the BDDI! The new deluxe is just overkill for what's basically a dirt pedal. I'd still like one but I'm guessing they are quite large, eg the same size as an amp. I now have 4 versions of tube dirt, the Orange obviously wins, but the two pedals are very useful, and I will always enjoy the tone of the BDDI. Even the tubetone on the RH450 is really good, especially at getting a nice ampeg-ish warmth and dirt.

The Aguilar Tone Hammer is FANTASTIC! Not only is it a dirt pedal and DI, but it also acts as an outboard eq so you can active your passive instruments so to speak, (should you wish). Definitely give one a try if you can. Great mid control. Most the punk/metal/hardcore bands ive asked or toured with used the Sansamp BDDI or Tone Hammer.

I think its about 300W at 8 ohms, and 450W a 4 ohms. Ive no idea what happens with 3 TC cabinets. I assume its just very loud!

[quote name='Doddy' post='720105' date='Jan 21 2010, 01:43 PM']So,after checking this tuner out a bit more I've decided that I no longer want one .................I [u]need[/u] to have this tuner. It's a bit awesome.[/quote] +1....im putting one on order. £75 seems to be the going price, and out in March time.

[quote name='Prosebass' post='625384' date='Oct 13 2009, 06:30 PM']No fuss transaction , pleasure to deal with.[/quote] +1, Steve just bought my TU-2, smooth and quick transaction. Many thanks! Buy/sell with confidence with Steve. Gareth

[quote name='supabock' post='721751' date='Jan 22 2010, 11:12 PM']Just collected my super and as new Boss TU2. Well pleased with it and was better than descibed i have to say. Have great confidence if you need to deal with Gareth, top Basschatter!![/quote] Thanks....and the same for Steve, ultra quick transaction

[quote name='lojo' post='721591' date='Jan 22 2010, 07:58 PM']Thanks Musicman, you are being very helpfull, thats almost the last tick I needed One more if you'd be so kind, do you think 2x210 TCs connected to this amp will be enough without PA support in pubs (inc gardens), small clubs and halls? I doubt you will say its not loud enough, but volume without punch is what I hate (I know not very technical), but its something I notice, even if what I just said does'nt exist scientifically! so hope you know what I mean[/quote] I personally have gone for the RS210 x 2....Ive got bigger Aguilar cabs if I do bigger gigs than that, but if im honest I checked with a few owners and they all seemed to say the RS210 hits the sweet spot, and the two together is extremely good! I think the vertical stacking also helps. Take into account you can always add to it...eg buy an RS212 down the line and the amp will power all three cabs (placed horizontally in this case). I personally am quite tempted to get an RS212 instead of one of the RS210s......maybe someone can chime in and help? Im replacing a 4x10 so im still going for the 2x10s x 2 for the moment.

I must admit, the Corvette $$ was on my list to try out as a 5 stringer...the prices dont seem that bad on them, and they seem to be quite well reviewed.

I read a lot of the information on tbass before I purchased it. Basically, the 450 rating is VERY conservative. It also has active power management, which TC states will basically mean the amp reacts more like a proper tube amp and not 'clip' like a solid state will (prob will do at a point though)....it will just keep pushing. Most the tbass guys have LM3s/F1s and they have stated the RH450 is louder, no doubt about it. I know watts dont mean a lot, but there was a general consensus that the 450 watts from TC was equal to about 700 Mark Bass watts or 800 Genz watts. Thats just from them though. I must admit, before this I have a Shuttle 9.0 for a bit, and the TC definitely seems to sound massive compared to it. The lows are also really really nice...no lack of low end or sheer girth of bass. You wont have any volume issues. I think TC are the first micro company to be a little more honest with wattage ratings. Compared to the LM2/3 you should have more power according to the other users. Basically, its the first micro IMO thats set up for rock/metal/punk etc out of the box, but it also does clean and modern at the same time, (like the Mark Bass). Its got the punch you need in a loud rock setting. It can sound very 'Ampeg-ish' if you want it to, which is good for such a small amp!

I have my last gig with my old band on Saturday before I move. Its going to be interesting, as they have a new bassist who is actually just a rhythm guitarist, so time for me to show my chops as he is doing half the set and im doing the later half. I would email or call and explain, or say that youve put it all in an email, (reasons etc). I had an excuse, moving away. The band was getting so slack though...bit disappointing really. Now im bored though as im in transition period of finding another good band.

So, Ive been a P player for most of my life. Recently tried a few Lakland DJ5s but they went back....not happy with certain bits, but the necks were great. Ive also been playing Stingrays for quite a while. Again, the necks feel great. I intend to play my Jazz a lot more now. Just picked it up out of the case for a few mins tonight, and Im shocked at how small and quick the necks are. I know they are smaller anyway, but for some reason it was really noticeable tonight! I have smallish hands, yet P necks feel normal to me. I thin almost any neck can be comfortable as long as its setuo correctly. The Jazz necks really are fantastic.

[quote name='Sibob' post='720658' date='Jan 21 2010, 11:15 PM']So, popped over to Voxpop's house near Reading and I might have come home with a 2009 Jazz Standard 5 string [url="http://img339.imageshack.us/i/21012010663.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img716.imageshack.us/i/21012010666.jpg/"][/url] Shocking photos I know, I'll get some decent ones soon with it's siblings (I kinda have triplets now). It's a real beauty, these '09 Fenders have got great build quality, will be gigging it on saturday & sunday, so am looking forward to it. Si[/quote] Good choice, I was looking at this, but I think im going to go for another 4 and leave the 5's to a new Classic Series Ray. The new Fenders are great

[quote name='attackbass' post='720698' date='Jan 22 2010, 12:22 AM']I have the complete Orange rig, and in my opinion it owns the ampeg. The eq isn't the most versatile especially with the mids but sounds great none the less! It's also nothing a graphic eq pedal can't solve if you need for sculpting of your tone. Just thought i'd mention that Cancer Bats do you the orange head over here in the UK but Jay runs his own preamp before it.. think it was called a morris?... which is pretty much accounts for his full on distorted tone and keeps the orange head relatively clean.[/quote] +1....good choice Yep, even Cancer Bats have come away from Ampeg and gone Orange.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='720651' date='Jan 21 2010, 11:06 PM']After opening up the Duck Dunn again tonight I now realise i have a Lakland pup and not a Fralin in it. so, while i could get a Fralin im going to get a Fender Original/Vintage P-Bass Pickup for £69. This is pretty close to the Fralin and a lot cheaper. If it works then all well and good, if not im sure i can sell it here. Cheers for all the advice and help.[/quote] I read your post on tbass about this,. I must admit, the new flat pole piece P pups in the new American Standards are awesome...IMO.

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