Musicman20

I think friendship, IMO, is part of being in a band. I've tried joining bands where everyone else already knows each other, and you kind of feel like the outsider. Whatever I do next, and get time for, it will be with like minded similar aged people. I know a lot of people might session or just play with whoever, but it isn't 'work' for me, so it HAS to be fun and part of a social part of my life.

I completely understand that this has offended you. It would me. I also have no idea how people have time for 2-3 bands. I don't have time to search for a new band or even write music at the moment!

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1396373328' post='2412854'] Whoa whoa.. what about manchester? You can't go gallivanting about stating relocation guff without considering manchester. Whatever the other place has, we have more : ) [/quote] Ay Manchester is fantastic but I like the dockside (originally from a coastal town so I like being close to the coast).

Maybe I'm just overlooking the obvious, but surely most cab placement gets dictated by the band, and that the more you pay, the less you should have to care about cab placement? Otherwise, you are faffing...

Stingray 5 single H. 17.5 mm spacing. Simple vol/EQ with a switch on the one pup for three settings. You could also try a Sterling 5 H.

Well, my trip was short and sweet and we concentrated on doing the usual tourist haunts and I only managed to pop in Dawsons for 10 mins (nice Gibson basses in but that is it). Bass shops took a back seat. I really enjoyed Liverpool though. What a fantastic city. Huge, not stupidly expensive, lots of music, lots of bars/shops/restaurants and the cool Beatles history. We are currently considering a move from the North East depending on work over the next 10-12 months, and Liverpool is now top of the list. It seems that one step up in size and the amount of entertainment going on. The music scene seemed to be thriving, which I really need after having such a quiet time up here.

Not sure if I've seen it mentioned on this thread, but apparently the new reissue of the Musicman amps are going to be made by Markbass in Italy. So their standard gear is now made in Indonesia and the Musicman amps are Italian?

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1396337816' post='2412326'] Probably. I'm still not completely convinced that Thunderbirds should have bolt-on necks though. [/quote] +1. The Lull 'birds are nice, but not quite right for me. Not keen on the headstock as well.

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1396102141' post='2409963'] As an addendum to this one, I was passing PMT on Thursday, so as usual I popped in, and there on the wall (at £1699) was a 4003W. I took it down , tried it, and... ...it was as bad as the one I sent back. Fretboard littered with weak notes, nut cut a couple of mm high at the first fret, just lifeless. A £400 bass at best. [/quote] Think I'll give one a miss.

I have a Zoom B3, and its probably the best bargain I've bought for a long time. I'm really impressed with how far multi effects have come in 10-15 years. What is the G3 like? Just as good as the B3? I want to be able to jam along and write riffs, but also have a good selection of amp models and effects.... I was going to use the B3, but at the prices of these units (cheaper than buying one individual guitar effect) I may as well treat the guitar to its own unit!

Done.

[quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1395830797' post='2406737'] We'll after a couple of Gigs the BT2 has been sent back. I've used quite a few different high end cabs with my rock band but this one got a unanimous thumbs down from everyone, mainly due to it being difficult to hear on stage and certain notes seeming to disappear on me. The projection however was almost too good, loud as hell out front, so much so I had nothing through the PA, a fellow Bass Chatter I know also had the same experience with this cab. I've now done what I should have done in the first place and bought a Berg. [/quote] Did you go for the CN212?

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1395838099' post='2406872'] It really is! We had two of the 4 string EB13s in last year (natural and sunburst) and they were just as awesome. One of them went to our very own moderator, Gus [/quote] Hang on a mo, if I'm thinking this through, do you work for Banks in York? If I remember correctly, I was in York when you had the natural one in stock and stupidly I thought 'I'll go back tomorrow and try it' and we didn't have time. I'm always in York (just because its a great place!) and I might be there again soon. Do you have any more in or coming in? Cheers

For £ 800 or so with that stunning case...it's crazy !

Wow that's a nice Gibson!!!

I think this might be partly why the normal Markbass amps are now (mainly) being made in Indonesia. From what I understand, the Musicman/MB amps will be made in Italy.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1395525701' post='2403460'] I'll repeat. Although I wouldn't cut anything. I have the pickup mix set towards the bridge, but works equally well on a middle pickup solo too. Boost the 1khz area, I have my mids set to that and have mid level set to around 3 o clock. Mixed with some drive instant rage. [/quote] Cheers

You can't beat a new Musicman! Nice finish!

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1395478571' post='2402828'] Mid cut centred somewhere around the 200-600 Hz range. And/or hi mid boost centred somewhere around the 1000-1500Hz range. In fact I'd start with just the upper mid boost and only cut lower mids if necessary as you will get lost in the mix if you cut lower mids too far. Treble and bass to taste. I'd start with the J bass, both pickups full on. I "think" that might be the sort of tone you might be describing. I have the NX2 cab myself and that should be fine, tweeter control about midday upwards if you want it bright & cutting. [/quote] Cheers!

Hi all When I first started playing and gigging, I used to have a VERY bright bass tone. New sound to the strings, no flats, mainly played with a plec, and I boiled the strings if they were sounding a little dead. I used a Trace GP12 400 SMX and it was fabulous at that super aggressive, bright modern tone. Lots of crisp clear upper mids and treble available. I only used a cheap Peavey 4x10 and it worked fine with the tweeter on a little. My tastes have changed and I’ve pretty much tried all different types of tones. I’d like to replicate a similar bright/sizzly tone. I miss cutting the mix and having a lot of aggressive bass (it used to be my signature tone…everyone used to ask how I got it!). I’m sure this MUST be possible with the GB Shuttlemax 9.2 and the cabs I have (most the cabs I have now are probably more modern in tone than my old ones). Suitable cabs I have would be Aguilar DB212, TC RS210, or GB NX2 212T. What do you recommend I boost/cut? Boost the high mids? The Max 9.2 is super flexible and has a very good control of low mids/high mids and has a High Freq Attack with variable control. Maybe I can even get this with the Streamliner 900? The treble on the amp seems pretty damn clear and bright. I assume that I probably used to gig with a mid scoop somewhere in the mids…. Bass wise, I use Musicman basses, Fender P and a Fender J.

Matt Freeman (Rancid) Carlos Dengler (Interpol)

Ah I see. Well that would be fine with me. Many criticise the BT500/AD200 from Orange, and indeed the Genz Streamliner (mids are flat at about 2 on the dial so room to boost) due to their 'mids aren't flat at 12) EQ...when lets face it, dial position doesn't really matter. If it sounds great, and works with the band, then everyone is happy!

Great helpful review. Nice tone (although for me its more the bass I like!). I like how bright it is... Am I right in thinking this has a mid scoop like the Bass Terror (just using an example) and that the mids won't 'boost'....so to speak, as mids flat is mids dialed up to full on the dial?