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    [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Thanks again to all who have posted - this is really useful [/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]It seems like all amps should be powerful enough, some may be a bit too noisey (fans etc.) when practicing at home, some may break up more as volume increases, others may be a bit too clean. [/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]From what I have read here and elsewhere, I think that the Demeter and Tecamp are in pole position, followed by the Aggie TH500 and GK Fusion, with the Glock and Reidmar as outliers...[/color][/font] [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]...but there is only one way to find out! [/color][/font]
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    Thanks guys - The Aguilar TH500 is definitely an option but I read that the interaction between gain and drive can be a bit of a pain which takes some fine tuning. I'd rather just whack up the volume and have the sound stay similar... only louder! I'd prefer an amp that is warm/rich sounding and but remains clean / not distorted as volume increases. Will add it to the list to try out and keep an eye out for Steamliners etc. Interesting post about the TKS shoot-out... I feel a road trip to Bass Gear and Bass Direct coming on! Would also be interested to hear from owners of the Glock, Tecamp etc.
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    Good people of Basschat... I’d really appreciate your help / advice after deciding that I need to go lightweight for rehearsals / gigs. After much thinking, I have decided on the cabs (TKS S112 x 2 vertical with no tweeters) but need a head to go with them. This is where I am struggling, although I have a good idea what I need:[list] [*]Power - enough headroom to play rock with two guitars, drums and keys for say 300-400 person venues. I don’t tend to dig in when playing so this is important [*]Tone – warm sound but not muddy, with plenty of heft/weight to the notes and even response across lows, low/high mids and highs [*]Noise – I would like the amp to be whisper quiet when practicing at home. So, any hissing, fan noise, buzzing etc. would be a definite ‘no' [*]EQ – nothing too complicated. Just a good tone out of the box and a few minor tweaks on the pre-amp controls [*]Size – small enough to fit on a vertical S112 (38cm W x 33cm D) [*]Weight – anything less than about 10kgs would be fine [/list] I’ve narrowed it down to a few heads:[list] [*]Tecamp Puma 500 / 900 [*]Glockenklang Blue Soul / Sky [*]EBS Reidmar [*]GK Fusion 500 / 800 [*]Demeter VTBP800 [/list] Is there anything that I’m missing or could any owners of the heads above let me know if they think their head could give me what I’m looking for. Many thanks
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    [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Dimensions below:[/color][/font] [u]Head[/u] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]55cm wide, 29cm high, 30cm deep. (25kg)[/font][/color] [u]Cab[/u] 4 Ohms [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]55cm wide, 73cm high, 37cm deep. (29kg)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm based in Guildford if you wanted to try before you buy. [/font][/color]
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    Recently bought this gorgeous Fender Custom Shop bass from Beedster (it was my turn to buy something from Chris, we've all been there)... all despite the fact that I'm currently unemployed and play a 4 string short-scale...hmmm*. The original owner is a name player who most of you would have heard of. It is the sexiest bass that I have ever owned - Olympic White with light nitro finish, matching painted headstock and tortoiseshell pickguard. Also sounds great as Nordstrand PU's and circuitry were specified instead of the stock Fender units. Well, I've come to my senses and decided that as I am currently still not working that I need to sadly need to let this beauty go. Comes complete with case, certificate of authenticity etc. In the end I realised that I need to stick to short scales and no more than 5 strings. Chris's original ad was more detailed and amusing than I could manage (complete with Skoda pics ), so I have linked it below, complete with pics from the original owner: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/253506-fs-fender-custom-shop-reggie-hamilton-5-jazzprecision-sold"]http://basschat.co.u...zprecision-sold[/url] I'm looking for a cash sale for what I paid for it (a firm but fair £1500). Possibly could be interested in a partial trade for high quality lightweight combo / amps / cabs but not other basses, so please don't offer. I'm based near Guildford and you're welcome to try before you buy. Thanks Stu [size=2]* consider this lesson learned - until the next time![/size] [attachment=187479:IMG_3201.JPG]
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    I'm not 100% sure about this but here goes... This is the best sounding (subjective opinion) and best looking (fact! ) amp that I have owned... and I've had some good ones. Originally bought from @Billy_Apple last year with some redundancy money* and arrived in mint condition. I have since bought 'Hot Cover' covers (highly recommended btw) to ensure that it stays that way. However, I am thinking of selling it as unfortunately I still don't have a job and have just joined a band which means I need a smaller lightweight set up for rehearsals etc. and can't justify keeping the Matamp just for gigs I would prefer cash (price is absolutely firm, so please no offers) but would consider partial trade for a high quality, loud gear - combo, head or cabs such as TecAmp, Glockenklang, Bergantino, TKS, Demeter, Acoustic Image or similar, with cash adjustment from you if needed. Thanks Stu [size=2]* don't want to derail my own thread but consider that lesson learned![/size] [attachment=187475:IMG_3197.jpg][attachment=187476:IMG_3198.JPG][attachment=187477:IMG_3199.jpg][attachment=187478:IMG_3200.JPG]
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    Self-taught hobbyist who knows no theory but has been playing for almost 30 years. I have only recently taken the time to learn the notes on the fretboard don't know scales and wouldn't know where to start with modes etc. However, I have played in four bands over the year (mainly originals), learnt songs by ear, written passable bass lines and would describe myself as solid-ish. I suspect that because bass players are generally quite modest and unassuming, even players that I consider virtuosic would also describe themselves as 'solid'!
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    I also have the BR-80. Great bit of kit. Simple to use once you get your head around the three modes: multi-track recorder, eband and live rec. Also works well for silent practice with headphones. I have mine on my pedalboard at the end of the chain before my amp to be able to simply record ideas when practicing at home. It has a 3.5mm out but I bought a Grado 3.5mm to 1/4" connector which is excellent. Downside of this approach is needing to turn on BR-80 if this is in the signal path - but then that's no big deal I probably wouldn't use it for multi-track recording but to simply record ideas and then dump them in Logic to manipulate. But then others may well do as that's just the way I prefer to work.
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    Interesting the different approach taken by Robin Thicke (launch defensive legal case) and Sam Smith (apologise, hold hands up and agree a deal) I also seem to remember that George Harrison said that he could name the song/artist that inspired almost all of the Beatles songs. Seems like there is a fine line between plagarism and inspiration
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    I've been through a few amps in my time (both SS and Valve) and have come to the conclusion that you can't beat the warmth, heft and juicy richness of a good valve amp. That said, it undoubtedly just a personal preference... Valves in the pre may or may not help but the sound of a SS amp probably owes more to the overall design of the SS amp rather than simply having funky glowing stuff in the pre (Genz Benz 12.0 shuttle sounded too sterile, but the Mark Bass TTE500 is as close as I've managed to valve-y goodness from SS). However, there is no getting away from the fact that valve amps are not light so I'm going the route of valves for gigs (my luvverly MatAmp ) and a loud-ish lightweight SS combo for grab and go rehearsals etc. Hopefully this will put an end to my bl**dy GAS!
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    I use a TC Electronics Ditto x2 which is great. It has two switches - one for looping and one for reverse, 1/2 speed or stop. I hardly ever use the 1/2 speed (more for guitarists?). There is also a simpler Ditto model that has just one switch. Best option, once you get some other recommendations, is to try them out in a shop and see what seems easiest. If you can work it out and patch in at the right time etc. in the shop, then you're probably onto a winner
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    Thanks folks - interesting replies... so it seems like a flight case could work to raise up the cab nearer my ears (without being too boom-y), but that most folks here buy two cabs to stack... why does that not surprise me ;-) and that the wedge style only really works if you don't move around too much (probably ok for rehearsals and when using PA?) Just wondering if anyone uses any other ways of raising the cab nearer their ears? Would popping a small cab on a table / chair / stands to raise it up work ok or is there a real danger of expensive kit crashing to the ground by it vibrating off or being pulled by a cable?
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    I'm thinking of getting back into playing in a band and may struggle to lug my lovely tube amp to every practice. So... would it be feasible to sit a small cab (Barefaced midget or similar) or combo on top of a flight case to get it raised to a level where I can hear it at reasonable volumes? (or would that add extra unwanted boom?) Or would it be better to get a monitor style cab that can tilt back (like a Fearless f110) and simply angle up at my ears? Would be interested in your thoughts Thanks Stu
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    very, very excited with new pedalboard![list] [*]Korg Tuner (bypass out) -> TC Spark -> Infanem Improbability Drive -> Boss LS2 (Ch A in) [*]Korg Tuner (output) -> Spaceman WOW Signal mod'ed -> Boss LS2 (Ch B in) [*]Then Boss LS2 (output) -> TC Ditto x2 -> Boss Micro BR80 [/list] Tonnes of flexibility with signal path from clean, driven, modulated fuzz, loops and then able to record any ideas using the BR80 Will be having loads of fun playing with this set up :-D
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    congrats! - fantastic this worked out for you
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    I find having a separate 'slush fund' for bass purposes essential - to avoid joint account inflicted misery... and asking forgiveness rather than permission This is not 100% foolproof and can result in the odd "What is THAT?" type discussion... but on the whole it works better than the "I was thinking of buying a new bass" type approach
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    Thanks Si - would prefer straight sale to trades, but never say never! Unfortunately not really looking for anything in your ad at the moment. If you had an Infanem Faye Sing B or Copilot FX Orbit (bit of a long shot, I know!), then definitely worth pinging me a message :-)
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    Up we go!
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    That's one beautiful bass - congrats Eude!
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    Bump for reduced price and bulk-buy offer
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    Glad I bought my Junior yesterday - spent ages trying to decide which size to get, after modelling way too many options on pedalboardplanner.com It's great to have more options (particularly if you can't find the size you need)... but for me, more choices = more phaffing on t'internet
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    Bump - knock a fiver off prices if you wanted to collect from near Guildford or I could bring to central London as I'm there fairly frequently
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    Pedal clear out to fund other purchases... just to think I supposedly gave up playing bass a few months ago!! [b]Fredric Effects - Green Russian Fuzz [s]£55[/s] [color=#ff0000]£50[/color] (inc. UK postage) [/b] [url="http://www.fredric.co.uk/green-russian-big-muff-sovtek-clone"]http://www.fredric.c...ff-sovtek-clone[/url] I know there are hundreds of big muff clones out there. This another good quality one made in the UK, and much, much smaller than the original... let's face it, what isn't! In excellent condition, with the only exception being a tiny scuff on the front left hand corner (hardly noticeable). [b]Malekko - Omnicron E Filter [s]£65[/s] [color=#ff0000]£60[/color] (inc. UK postage)[/b] [url="http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/product/e-filter/"]http://malekkoheavyi...oduct/e-filter/[/url] Tiny, tiny, tiny high quality analogue envelope filter. Has a really nice mellow-ish filter sound, rather than harsh spikes (if that makes any sense!). Ideal if you want to squeeze an envelope filter on your board but don't have much room. Needs a standard 9v power supply ([u]does not run on batteries[/u]). Has velro on the bottom but could easily be removed if not needed. [b]DOD FX55-B Supra Distortion [s]£25[/s] [color=#ff0000]£20[/color] (inc. UK postage)[/b] Now discontinued and worth a punt at this price. This pedal has been well used and has a few chips in the paintwork but nothing drastic. Important to note that the 9v power socket on the side has fallen inside the pedal and I can't get it out, so I have only used it with batteries. If you wanted to use it with power supply you could either retrieve the jack from under the pcb or use a specific cable to attach to the battery connector. [color=#ff0000]IF YOU WANTED TO TAKE THE FUZZ, FILTER AND DISTORTION YOU COULD HAVE THEM FOR £110 INC. POSTAGE [/color] [s][b]Korg DT10 Tuner £25 (inc. UK postage) [/b] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Korg-DT10-DT-10-Digital-Tuner/dp/B000RW3K9O"]http://www.amazon.co...r/dp/B000RW3K9O[/url] Built like a rock. Well used but still in good condition (couple of very minor scuffs)[/s] Just PM me with any interest. I'll try to get some pics up soon. Thanks Stu
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    Picture added
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    Still available for pre-Christmas offers!
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