JohnDaBass

Agree with those previous posts recommending Barefaced Super Compact it's a great cab. I would suggest you look at Mesa Subway D800 amp, built-in HPF and a simple EQ setup with the ' Character ' control providing easy access to a range of familiar amp sounds. The new Fender Rumble 800HD is also a real workhorse.

You need to contact @threedaymonk he's the engineering genius who crafted the cover for me. He's a real gent!!

Here's a link to a 3D printed cover I had produced by a very clever BassChatter.

Well the Bass Block 802 coupled with the 12 BassDock would make a very appealing proposition in my book. A bit pricey at $699 + $599 but a top notch combo/ head&cab.

You won't believe this but I have TWO Zoom B1Fours one on my small pedal board and and the other on it's own in my cables bag. I found a hard plastic sandwich box in Tesco that with the addition of a small piece of foam provides a snug rigid protection case. £3.99! Take a look at the storage containers in Lakeland, B & M and Tesco. There maybe something small enough to give you just the protection you need.

Try Bryn at Roqsolid (www.ampcoversonline.com). I've always found him helpful .

Oh my word that's handsome. Double sided adhesive tape under the bridge once you've set the intonation and you'll be in deep blues heaven. I remember playing an original when I worked at Roger Jenkins Sound Centre in St John's Square in Cardiff in 1971. Huge bass sound from the humbucking PUPs. Intonation was the only issue, but once setup correctly it was such a lovely bass to play.

+1 @Al Krow CLEAN patch has been my starting point ever since he published it. His experience really helps many of us ! Thanks Al Krow.

@FinnDave I'm sure you'll be satisfied with your solution. As @Al Krow says BF SC + decent D Class amp is great portable & scaleable solution.

Bought EBL 9v Charger and 5x EBL 600mAh batteries for my basses. Fenders ( USA P Deluxe, Stu Hamm USA Urge & MIM PJ ) all appear fine. However when I checked the Ernie Ball MusicMan site about my USA Sterling they were VERY specific about rechargeable batteries. Basically they stated that they ONLY recommended Duracell!! It seems that in their view the Lithium-Ion output more than 9v and the NiCad and NiMh output only 7.2v. They did not recommend using any sort of rechargeable battery. I have to say that the EBL was quite a "snug" fit but it fitted Okay and seems to work fine. https://www.music-man.com/faq#category2 Has anyone had any issues with 9v batteries on MusicMan Basses?

Is it good for metal 😂

+1 2 x Super Compacts are awesome.

@Al Krow have managed to retrieve your B1Four X from your drummer's bag?

If @Ashdown Engineering added a HPF ( say set to 40Hz) the RM 800/500 would become the amp of choice for many Mesa Subway D800/ Fender Rumble 800HD users. I'd certainly be first in the queue.!

Stevie, what charger are you using? I have looked at the Panasonic BQ-C51, the BQ-C16 ( Smart charger) and BQ-CC55. Or are you using a different brand charger?

Before spending lots of cash , try a BDI 21 for DI and "warming up" your sound. VT Bass DI is a great solution.

Exactly!! 🙂

Boss have released a new version WL- 60 it looks very appealing, shame about the price. https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2019/06/25/boss-introduces-the-wl-60-wireless-system/

This appears to be a very attractive back-up amp proposition. For around £250 you get quite good value for money. I wonder what Class D module they are using? I'm sure by now there are some excellent clones of the most popular Class D modules. I really like the pre amp in & out sockets in addition to the FX send & return.

@Al Krow, please would you share your "Gain" setting on your Low Eq ? Type >>> HPF Freq>>>> 30 Gain>>> 6???? Vol>>> 70 Is that correct? Cheers Bas

SORRY, @Al Krow, I am wrong it is 12dB per octave. Mis-read a previous comment on the B1Four Patches thread! Apologies to all for the error

The new HPF on the B1Four has adjustable frequency cut points( I set mine at 40Hz) and a 24dB per octave gradient. The MS60B does not have a dedicated HPF but has a great bass preamp that can be setup to emulate a HPF, however to get close to the Thumpinator you need two in series as each only has a 12dB per octave gradient. If you are going the single pedal route , as everyone says, start with a Thumpinator and a TC Spectracomp.

I really wouldn't worry too much about the comments on the noise it's miniscule and you probably won't detect it. I totally agree with @Al Krow, try a B1Four and load up some of the patches posted and see if it works for you.