dave_bass5

New FW out. Just bug fixes. https://uk.line6.com/software/index.html

Interesting. Ive always needed to use a BDDI (started with a BDI-21) in front of my amps when using passive basses. When i got my 425 i stopped using it. Then i got my P34 and again, found i didnt need it. Two sonically different basses, but both with the same charterer. I definitely get a growl of sorts from both, but to my ears the P34 is more Jazz like, and neither really gets that 'woody' Fender tone. To my ears both, but more so the P34, have a sort of jazz vibe, even with just the neck pup. Its almost like when you have two pups on the jazz, with the bridge pup lowered a bit. I find it more noticeable with a pick, as the upper mids seem to be more apparent. Not a complaint at all, just an observation.

Cheers guys. Ive had/have the basic Roqsiold covers in the past and they have been fine, it’s only to stop the cabs getting scratched in the car. I don’t need or want to pay extra for protection I’ll not need . Since I started this thread things have changed, and I’ve sourced a Fearless F112 instead. This was my first. choice but it seemed impossible to get one in the time frame I wanted. I loved the BB2 at first, but after a couple of gigs I felt it lacked mid punch. Now my tastes have changed, and I’ve got my old 1212L out of my system I want something lighter than I have at the moment, something I can carry with one hand so I’m more lily to use it for gigs and rehearsals. My Rs212 is just a bit too heavy to cart up and down the stairs. Having played though a F112 a while ago the seed was planted. I would have been happy with a BB2, but the F112 really appeals to me.

Same here. I tired it and can see the advantage of doing it like that, but I too felt too twisted and didn’t bother trying again

Yeah, i was thinking that as well. I guess i could have asked Alex if this was the case.

Yeah, thats what i was getting at. I guess gigging without full PA support is a bit of a comprise anyway.

I get what this thread is about, and can see why its needed, but something about this isnt clear to me. When i use my rig as the only source, so no PA support, i have to have it loud enough to get out in to the room etc. Not a problem, i can just turn it up, but how does this work if you have half your stack facing your ears? If i was to put my head in front of my cab id either blow my ears out, or at the very least not hear my guitarist on the other side of the stage. Maybe the above is an over exaggeration, but the question is, dont you have to turn down once the cab is aimed at your head? If so how does that effect the out front mix if you aren't using a PA for support?

Im about to (possibly) order a BB2, it will be my second one. I know ive not been completely complementarity about my old BB2, but i feel i need to give it another go. On the BF website the cost for a cover is about ££80. Looking on the Roqsolid website it seems they do a cover for £40 (which i had one before). Does anyone know if there is a difference? Is the one from BF better? Its quite a big difference cost wise.

If anyone is interested, there is a caramel BB1024X for sale in the Bass players market UK FB group. £475 ono. I want a 1024 but this one looks a bit too shiny for me.

Dunno what to do to be honest. For now it’s going nowhere though.

That’s a really nice bridge. Reminds me of a Gotoh 201, my fav bridge. Definitely a good idea to steer away for a BA2 IMO. Nice bridges but the ones I’ve had have changed the tone a bit too much. Since getting my P34 a couple of months ago (and now getting to warm to it a bit more) I’ve thought the fretboard looked a bit pale, like its was too dry. As the Bass was brought new I figured it’s part of the Yamaha ageing/worn in ‘magic’. I found a bottle of F-one oil in a draw this evening and figured I had nothing to lose. A couple of applications later and oh my, what a lovely deep rosewood board I have . It looks so much more classy now. Strange that a new bass, made only last year needed this, but I’m glad I did it.

Yes, I used to do the same, although I preferred to use a a few other apps instead of GarageBand. The one I have has Ashdown and GK sims in it. I gave up on using that way to practice, mainly as I never felt the tone was as good as a stand-alone sim, and it was a bit more hassle making quick adjustments. I also noticed a bit more latency.

By the time they get to 12 they will be master builders, to rival any of the big name ‘boutique’ builders 😊

Haha, very Prince!!!

Had a very enjoyable gig with the P34 last night. First proper gig with it, along with everything else that is new since the last gig, including the rig and Stomp. Horrible acoustics, very boomy stage so certain notes were very loud. Having the bridge pup helped cut through though. Very happy with how the P34 felt strapped on.

The P34 won’t be much different as they use more or less the same materials and hardware. Obviously a bit different, but IMO not as much as the cost difference.

Sorry, I’m sure this has been asked already, but does anyone know of an extension cable for the PSU that comes with the Stomp? I’m finding the supplied cable a bit short.

Strange that we all admire 10 year old's that can play bass well, but not those that can make them........😎

Sorry, been hanging around the Christmas cracker factory too long. I found a photo on my phone of the back of the headstock. I always do that so I have a visual record of the serial number. April 2018 is the correct answer. Cheers, , I’m sure the P34 will do well tonight, not sure about the band though 🙂

Haha, i was joking. Bass is in the car, I’ll check it tomorrow.

My P34 hasn’t been made yet. 😳

Yep, I’ll post back tomorrow. I too am interested in comparing the two, going the other way. Might pop in to the Yamaha shop at some point.

Just liked and followed. After all my moaning about my P34 last week, I’ve decided to use it for tonight’s gig. After spending all that money it needs to do at last one proper gig.

Normally after a visit to this website 🙂