JohnDaBass

All great stuff Guys but just watched a couple of hours of the Jeff Beck tribute concert on UThube, and not an IEM in sight. 

Lots of titchy, tiny (Fender) combos miked and played at comfortable levels. Lovely sounding Laney Digbeth amp & 4x10 or 4x8 cab.

Am I missing something 😒

2 hours ago, Bill Fitzmaurice said:

IMO the 'Everything through the PA with no backline' pendulum, as opposed to huge backline with PA for vocals only, has swung too far. I started downsizing the backline, upsizing the PA, back in the 80s, based on the premise that the backline need only be large enough to have sufficient stage volume to allow one to get their preferred tone and feel, while the room is driven by the PA. That means no 810s, no Marshall stacks. Not even Vox AC30. But it doesn't mean no amps. As in all things the best results are had when one practices moderation.

Now that's what I believe is the acceptable balanced solution.

Nice little light weight combo producing sensible on stage volume & vibe with great DI to allow the FOH to amplify the on stage performance.

There are some very interesting new options available Fender Rumble 800C, GR Bass AeroTech Full Carbon 800 Combo, https://www.markbass.it/product/mb58r-mini-cmd-121-pure/. Plus your fav amp with a LFSys Silvertone or BF SC, or Two 10.

So a compromise, lowish onstage volume with enjoyable tone, feel and great FOH production.

Have I missed something???

Of course I haven't spent a fortune on supa dupa IEM.

But I really do apologise, I am a 70 year old, olde F**t who absolutely loves playing bass having grown up in the 60's, 70's & 80's and does not get the vibe thro a set of plugs stuffed in my ears ( especially with my tinnitus) .  

Sorry Luddites R Us😂😂😂 

Sounds like there's no place like Gnome🤣

(I'll get my coat, as I've already upset one of our European friends on another thread)

28 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

Uhm?

 

That's not Mud Buckers though (regular humbuckers), neither is the one in Ped's Mustang (Thunder Bird humbucker).

 

HümbÅgg3r5 I5 ThÅ53!

 

I apologise for my ignorance and intruding on the thread.

1 hour ago, ped said:

 

So he's been copying me too

Mud buckers R Us😂

Both tidy amps but you should also consider the BAM 200 prior to a final conclusion. 

Take a look at the threads which consider the inuds of all three offerings at this price point. 

Thanks for the heads up on these @fleabag mine arrived today, great bit of kit at such a great price.

On 10/04/2023 at 10:31, Paul S said:

I fitted a DiMarzio to an Epiphone EB-0 some years back, more recently the Artec to an Antoria EB-3.  To my ears there was little difference, I actually preferred the Artec which if I recall was around 1/4 of the price.  

+1

I fitted an Artec EBC-4 to my reissue Epiphone Newport bass and it adds so much more of the 60's & 70's Gibson EBO/EB3 low end to the Newport. The combination of the EBC-4 and the stock TB Pro bridge Pup offers a very wide range of tone colours with the simplicity of balance control. 

The Artec EBC-4 is a great upgrade for any EBO /EB3. 

These are fantastic combos, designed by the SWR Guys after Fender acquired the SWR company. Well designed, based around the Super Red Head IIRC, rugged, reliable with huge H×ft.

A great, new/old stock, vintage combo at a very reasonable price.

GLWTS. 

1 hour ago, Trueno said:

Earlpilanz on ebay. I’ve used him… I think lots of people here have.

 

Highly recommended.

+1

3 hours ago, scrumpymike said:

Just transferred my EBMM s-s Ray into the Gator case - perfect fit.

 

 

Hi Mike, what is the model number for that case?

Cheers, JohnDB

3 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

 

 

I assume, judging from how the pole pieces are arranged, that the 2 humbucker essentially are 2 P pickups under the cover, which would be right up my alley as well.

 

Nope. 

It appears to be using the humbucking PUPs used on the Squier Tele Bass. 

They appear to be a modern ( lower cost?) version of the PUPs used on the '72 Fender Telecaster bass.

The Squier Tele bass PUPs had a much wider tonal range than the originals, an extended top end but lower output.

I love the '72 PUPs I have on an all original '72 Fender Telecaster Bass  and also an original '72 PUP graphed into a Mike Dirnt  MIM bass.

I would be very happy to own one of these Squier Rascals.

15 hours ago, Rich said:

That would look fabulous in seafoam green with the pearly plate. 

+1

Plus maple neck

On 09/04/2023 at 09:48, The fasting showman said:

 

Has anybody found a gig bag that fits one well enough?  I'm just using a standard full scale one but shorter would be better.

Thanks 

Just took delivery of a Fender FS610 Short Scale Bass Gig bag and it fits my G&L Fallout Tribute bass and my Epiphone Newport bass perfectly. It also is a cosy fit for my 32ins scale SpectaRayVibe Bitsa bass.

Happy Days☺️

Price drop to £300 which now also includes the deluxe Fender case.

On 28/03/2023 at 18:48, danbowskill said:

 

This looks amazing, almost the perfect one-stop-amp-in-a box. (only missing a HPF)

The advantage of loading personal IRs really adds to the proposition.

I will probably wait for the Behringer clone to surface sometime next year!! ( BDI21 has been a great little tool) 

Lovely combos, great sound, loud as hell and built to last. Still got mine, bought new from Sound Centre Cardiff, although I changed the speaker to an Eminence Kappa 15 300w 4 Ohm back in the 80's.

Still have the original square magnet 100w Eminence driver.

A true 70's iconic amp.

GLWTS.  

4 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

Haven’t picked it up yet. Going there in the morning. Probably won’t get to play it properly until the evening though. 

Make sure you wash your hands well before entering the Holy of Holies and picking up that magnificent instrument. 

It's a joy to absorb that first sight of your new "Babe"

ENJOY

9 hours ago, Jeff29361 said:

Picked this up yesterday for £80, I'm a big ibanez guitar fan but I didn't have an ibanez bass, needed a damn good clean but has come up lovely 

Now that was a great buy , so much potential for mods , it will turn into a labour of tinkering love. 

Congratulations 

58 minutes ago, grayn said:

I wonder if Gibson/Epi would be upset by this Rivertone?

Now that is lovely. 

Price drop to £350 which now also includes the deluxe Fender case.

On 10/03/2023 at 09:34, Quatschmacher said:

It’s ready but I can’t get out to collect it due to the snow!

    @Quatschmacher Has the snow melted?

1 hour ago, Al Krow said:

 

My conclusion from this past year (with some very helpful input indeed on this thread, thank you!) is that in terms of relatively compact PA set-ups, with no bass line or subs:

RCF310A (relatively budget) --> RCF 912A = big improvement in bass handling --> RCF 732A = further significant improvement in vocals / mids (but looking at double the price of the 310As)

Great job @Al Krow. Very informative and helpful conclusion. You have probably helped many on here save their time and expense with the journey you've published. 

Thanks!!

Sold pending a meet up. 

1 hour ago, MarkBuffaloStokes said:

Collection only?

All options discussable