Dan Dare

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1491322118' post='3272114'] It's a property of the driver. Some 15s do go higher, but only on-axis. Any fifteen is going to start beaming around 1.5kHz. [/quote] Mr Bill, he correct. Large cones simply cannot move swiftly or accurately enough to produce high frequencies. Without a tweeter, few if any 15" cabs are going to produce appreciable output over 1.5kHz. Even the smaller (typically around 6") bass drivers in your hi-fi need tweeters to cover anything much over 3kHz (try covering your hi fi tweeters and listening to your speakers and you'll see what I mean).

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1491466554' post='3273190'] I have one and can say, it's a lovely bass. You can change the sound quite a lot, so to say it's clancky, is misleading. It feels great, the neck is lovely and it just looks gorgeous! [/quote] Read my post again. I wouldn't disagree about the fact that they are a fine, nice looking instrument. I said I thought rounds made the couple I've played sound clangy (as they do to any bass, imho). It was my opinion, but not "misleading". I'm someone who turns his tweeter off and likes flats. Just the way I am. I have quite extended high frequency hearing - can still hear bats - so maybe just my quirk.

FM still does bass. DAB loses a lot of the bottom octave due to lousy bandwidth.

Another vote for K&M. A little dearer at the outset, but cheaper in the long run. Spares mean they just keep going, which is a bonus. I have a much abused K&M that's around 40 years old (like the broom with 3 new heads and 2 new handles) that refuses to die.

The effect of different timbers on the tone of a solid electric guitar/bass is negligible (imho, of course... ). If you like the look of it (they are a nice looking bass), you need to play a few and see if it suits. Our opinions are of little use, really as we're probably not looking for what you are. The couple I've tried were strung with rounds, which made them sound pretty clangy, which I don't like. I reckon Chromes (my favourite strings for a J bass) would suit it very well - versatile with plenty of snap if needed.

If it's a heavy amp, remember to support it at the rear as well as bolting it in by the front panel. You can get rack shelves which you can attach to the rear bolt holes on a rack case which will do the trick. Something like this - http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/music-store-19-2u-rack-shelf--218560?gclid=CJ-_muaEidMCFUQ8Gwodc40MeQ. Obviously, you need to ensure it doesn't cover any ventilation holes.

I'd stick with putting the instrument in its case. They look very fine on stands until some klutz knocks them over and breaks off the headstock...

Jet Black ain't a bad band name...

Another vote for Smooth Hound and Chris is great to deal with.

[quote name='lurkingbass' timestamp='1491226629' post='3271331'] So amp has only jack output. Do I get any benefits using jack to speakon instead of jack to jack, in this particular case? Thanks! [/quote] Probably not in terms of sound quality at lower power levels. Speakons are for higher current duties. They are more reliable, though, which is nice. So if you have the option to use them, probably worth doing so.

If you want to do it cheaply and don't mind the weight, Peavey made some nice, but heavy, 410 cabs. Look for one fitted with their better drive units (Black Widows were their premium models). I had a 2x15 with Black Widows that was wonderful, but a beast to move around.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1487766152' post='3242547'] The good news is that bugeras seem either to fail early, or carry on running... One of my guitards is very happy with his... [/quote] That's encouraging. Picked up a mint used Veyron head as a backup recently. As it's passed the early failure stage, hopefully will last. Sounds surprisingly good for something so cheap and has plenty of power. EQ is a touch basic, but the onboard pre on my bass sorts that out. Fingers crossed.

My old AH350/GP11 was, but not sure about yours. The back panel should tell you. Will say something like "4 ohms minimum impedance" next to the speaker out. You just need to ensure you don't go below that. Four 16 ohm drivers wired in parallel will give 4 ohms total cab impedance, so should be fine, but you would be best not to use an additional cab with it.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1490712991' post='3267301'] Actually the soundboard is a critical element of a pianos sound and is made of wood. [/quote] True, but sadly it wont be thick enough to make a solid guitar body from. I like The Greek's suggestion - you can find some wonderful timber for nowt or not much, although people are becoming more aware of the fact that it has value. A couple of years ago, I found a lot of first class mahogany in a skip outside an office that was being refurbished. The builders were ripping it out and chucking it away. I asked if I could take it and they were quite happy for me to do so. Gave it to a luthier friend, who is still using it to make necks to this day.

My missus used to come to the occasional gig when she was alive, but only if it was a special or unusual occasion. I wouldn't have gone to see her teach at the uni' where she worked, so why would she have wanted to come and see me at work?

I'd suggest HK Premium Pros for your budget. I use 4 as monitors for larger gigs, or as out front speakers for small jobs where my main rig would be overkill. Have proper wood cabinets - much better than plastic - and are available active, with high quality onboard amplification, or passive. There are 10", 12" and 15" top boxes and several subs in the range. They'll surprise you with how good they sound. Much nicer than Mackie, EV, Alto and all the other other plastic PA cabs imho.

Need to watch the wiring if replacing TE 4x10 drivers. They used higher impedance Celesstions, wired in parallel, so you can't just duplicate the connections. If you use 4 or 8ohm drivers, you need to wire them in series/parallel (plenty of explanations online) to avoid ending up with 1 or 2 ohms total cab impedance. Apologies if you know this already - hope I'm not teaching my granny to suck eggs here.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1490532647' post='3265717'] Auditions for originals bands are always bizarre... I went to one last year for a rocky punky type thing. Learnt all the tracks from a demo they sent me, they were ok, nothing special but lively and fun. When I turned up it was obvious I was a poor fit. The songs sounded good but I definitely didn't have the image they were after. Fair enough I thought, lets just see it through anyway. After playing the songs from the demo they decided to "try and catch me out" by playing something I hadn't heard... bit odd I thought but whatever. I asked what key it was in and off we went... again sounded pretty good. I was then told "right this time I'm not telling you the chords" ... erm ok... again it sounded fine. The songs were pretty simple stuff and I worked it out from looking at the guitarists chord shapes what was coming up... following this I was told that I couldn't look at what he was playing anymore and the next track consisted of him standing in the corner so I couldn't see the fretboard... by the time he'd finished and turned round I'd left... 😐 [/quote] That's what I do. I play guitar too, so pick up the structure/chords from watching the guitarist's left hand. Why he thought it was wrong for you to do so, Gawd knows. Would expect him to be pleased you are someone who uses his loaf.

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1490270429' post='3263755'] Good answers . I could also have asked, as you get older and afflicted with assorted ailments, which would cause more grief, arthritis in the hands or the old fella not being up to scratch anymore? [/quote] Definitely prefer to keep the use of my hands

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1490262755' post='3263649'] I play drums in a few bands. I only ever get bored when the song is rubbish, otherwise, playing a simple beat and listening to the rest of the band play a good song well is entertaining enough [/quote] You sound like everyone's dream drummer. No wonder you play in several bands.

It's usually about who people click/get on with best. Most bands would prefer a competent player who is good enough and a sound fellow to someone they don't like who "smashes it out of the park".

[quote name='Phil Adams' timestamp='1490266646' post='3263711'] Sex??? Yes I have a vague recollection! [/quote] Yep. I love getting old...

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1490254548' post='3263559'] Our drummer doesn't drive! And whilst it is a pain in the a**.....he's bloody good so accommodate. [/quote] This. If someone is bloody good and a sound chap/chappess to boot, a lack of transport may not be a problem. It helps to live near one of the band members, so they don't have to detour miles on your account.