dave_bass5

Thought I'd post back and say how happy I am so far with the BB800. Really looking forward to gigging with this little rig next month.

I too agree about all this MIA,MIJ stuff. I bet my P34 would play and sound exactly the same if it was made with the same hardware and treatment, but not in Japan.

Relic is not my thing at all, but you try selling a bass with a few marks and scratches to someone who has a relic'ed bass and see what they say 🙂

Yep, I got this when it was on sale a few months ago. It's probably my fav drive pedal. It's very transparent. It does a nice mild drive without covering it with a baked in tone like some of the big names do.

Just got back from my first rehearsal with the BB800. Drummer didn't turn up so it wasn't really a good test, but I really liked what the BB800 was putting out. I never planned or worried about using the EQ, the stomp was going to do it all, but I'd say 80% of the night was with the Stomp in bypass mode. I really liked the EQ, although it took a few mins to get used to it. I do still love my GK MB800, and agree its so powerful even when flat. I was going to sell it but can't face getting rid of it.

Same here.

We have recently started playing a few songs where i dont play bass for a good portion of them, so ive stated using the singers Tambourine. Sounds quite nice and adds to the overall mix (which is quite sparse at that point) The problem i have is putting it down quietly when the bass comes in (for instance Hey Jude). I know you can get stands and i could hit it when its attached to one of those, but ive seen those small tambourines that strap to your foot. I like the idea of that as i can keep going with it. They do look quite small and im assuming will get lost in a typical covers band mix? Just wondered if anyone has any input and/or experience with these things. I dont want to spend too much (so not a floor based drum beater etc), and im also wondering why the hell im doing this while the drummer sits there on FB until he comes in.

I have the Specrtadrive and really like the EQ and comp, but never felt the dirt side was that great. As you cant edit the tone prints you are stuck with what TCE give you. The comp is only switchable with the EQ section, so you cant have Eq on and Comp off (unless you turn the comp all the way down). The comp of course is very nice. There is a patch called clean boost that i love, but its not really and OD as such.

Thanks. Is there a reason for the difference? I assume 4 o'clock for a bit off thickness, and 12 to keep it clean but with enough hitting the power stage? Just trying to get a handle on the Gain control rather than asking for settings (as I know this is frowned upon).

Cheers. Ill be doing it all on my Helix Stomp, so plan on keeping the Eq flat. Quick question about the Gain control. I understand about the compression/limiting that creeps in on the higher settings, but how do people normally set the Gain knob? Do they have it higher because they want a bit of limiting etc?

Cheers.The reason i probably wont use the bag is i can fit this, and all my cables in to a nice padded camera bag. Im coming form a GK MB800 which is also very small.

I had a similar experience recently with my Helix Stomp going in to the power stage of my GK head. Noticeably quieter than going in to the preamp. My output setting on the Stomp was set to Instrument, which i guess is the standard stomp pedal level. Changing to Line level brought the volume level back up to a much more usable level. Unfortunately you cant do this change this on the BDI21. Did you try both XLR and normal out? Although i have this pedal ive not used it in years so cant remember if there is a difference.

Exactly what i use as well. Nice to be a bit future proof when it comes to pedal GAS though.

My BB800 just arrived from Thomanns.. Perfect condition. Very happy. Ill get to try it out tomorrow night with my F112. I dont plan on using the little bag but was surprised to see a a fitted foam bottom in it. Very nice touch.

Ive owned, and loved both a HW-1 and HW-One. Both great basses, but for the money they go for second-hand id question if it has to be a HW1. Ive seen these go for more than they cost new, and im note sure why this is. There isnt really anything amazing about them IME. Good workhorse basses yes,

First time I've seen another Markbass F1 in red. Love mine, although these days I don't use it.

Because they can....... 🙂

I agree about the bridges on the lower end basses. I look at the one on my 425 and it just shouts 'cheap bass'. It works fine of course, but compared to the lovely bridges on the 734/5 and P series it looks poor. Seeing as the latest Yamaha's use standard sized pickups i would have assumed a standard 5 sting bridge would also work ok.

Does this bass have a bridge where you can rotate the saddles to give a clearer attack? I know you can with the B sting but not sure about the other saddles.

On a more serious note, my band has just started to do this song. Never heard it before it was suggested. Not a fan of the artist but i really like playing it.

I assume that's a week off over Christmas 🙂

I recently came in to the possession of a lovely Fearless F112. I cant fault it but i have found the handle hurts my hand if im carrying it too far (up and down stairs etc) So i got a pair (only need one though) of these Crutch handle covers. Fits just perfectly and makes life a bit easier. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DPL3Q33/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1

Not for long 😉

Dont say that, you'll give me GAS lol

Wow, your'e right, it wasn't reversed. Wonder why I thought that. Glad to see it had some use.