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[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1493190288' post='3286264'] Recently got my 64 custom shop Jazz back and nothing else is getting a look in. I have 6 basses. I think either I'm going to stick with this on its own or set out looking for a similar quality P/J... Anyone else dropped down to just one bass? [/quote] Never had anymore than 5 at once - but need 2 for the band i play with. Main battle-axe is a P Deluxe plus a Fretless for a couple of songs. Got an older J as back up, and an acoustic just for something different.

Good stuff & enjoy !!

Travelled to Swindon and played the Victoria to a full house - always a good crowd here that are up for some Floyd. The PA is excellent here - as to is the resident engineer. Monitoring was perfect - something of a rarity! Just took the small Ampeg Rig and cut through no problem.

I went from stomp boxes to a Boss GT-10 - but the guitar version. I don't use any amps sims, and only a few effects - but they are fantastic and exactly what i need.

[color=#000000][font=Calibri][size=1] [size=4][font=Calibri]It is definitely down to the individual bass. [/font][color="#222222"]My MIM Jazz was bought from new circa 2004 and although left completely stock it 'felt’ just perfect to play and tonally sounded great. Maybe I just got lucky.[/color][/size][/size][/font][/color]

Got my vote in.. The full rig is pretty heavy i guess - and bulky! - but i wouldn't have it any other way

There is oodles of variables that will effect your required amp size. Variables including : venue type and size, venue PA size (if applicable) & quality, band size / loudness and the genre of music you are playing. All amps behave differently too. What sort of tone are you looking for..? Then there is the logistical questions - does the rig fit in my house & in my car to gigs - do i need an amp for practice or at rehearsal? does it have to be the same amp..? Decisions, decisions, decisions... For me, i will always go through a PA - which are normally pretty decent and large too as mostly play quite sizeable clubs. I have 2x guitars, drums and keys to cut with so i like to have plenty of volume behind me. I normally will use a 500W amp with 4x10 and 1x15 cabs paired together (which some people will say is a sin!) but it works for me. I then use the 1x15 for rehearsals and have even used the 4x10 for the odd pub gig.

First vote would be Ampeg - but you've got to like the tone. I have played several Trace Elliott rigs over time and for your budget these would be a good shot. +1 for the Fender Rumble too...

I used the PH9 Phaser for a while. Bought as needed it only for part of 1 song and couldn't justify with the expense of the MXR Phase9. It performed really well actually and cost me just £20 new! - you simply can't argue with that..

The GT100 will certainly give you the flexibility you need. Im not sure the 100 is a huge step up from the 10 in terms of effects - although the dual-screen is nice to work with. I think you'd definitely get more from the 100 (or 10) than the 10B. Both the 100 and 10 run dual channels with two selectable pre-amps. Plenty of sims onboard - all completely editable even down to the very mic you wish to use & the distance away from the desired cab it is..! To be honest, i have barely scratched the surface with my GT-10 - but its nice knowing that it has the capabilities should i need too...!

Hi Lefrash - one of my guitarist uses the GT100 - and yes it does sound incredible. I use the GT10 (guitar version) for my main rig. It has exactly the right sounds that i need and is great for playing live. I don't use any of the the sim's or preamps - just the effects - which you could argue is a little overkill - but the effects alone are fantastic. You can pick them up quite reasonable 2nd hand...

Theres no right or wrong way... I have run my rig using both scenarios - however right now feed my multi-fx (not B3) through the fx loop - as I'm able to place the effects in the order of my choosing - so i can have my modulation effects after the pre-amp. Have a play around and go for both what works and sounds best for you..

[quote name='ppaul' timestamp='1456804340' post='2992387'] If it sounds good to you, then it's good, I just put my 15 under my 410, and was surprised by the extra bottom end (I know the TB guys are gonna cringe) I'm gonna leave a couple days and see what happens \m/ [/quote] Yep same here - i use my 15 under my 410

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1458132175' post='3004957'] I've personally found that most guitar effects, though sometimes requiring a little bit of tweaking, actually work fine with bass. The Lexicon MPX G2 for instance, is a guitar effects unit that Steve Lawson has used for years, and sounds incredible. Don't get too hung up on the fact they're marketed at guitarists, try them and see. [/quote] +1 I use the Boss GT10 (Guitar) multi-fx pedal for live work and it gives me exactly the effects i require..

+1 for the Ampeg - and yes it has a dedicated headphone socket. I use the PF500 version to gig with and has plenty of juice.

Thats a great rig you have there

Welcome there

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1454248083' post='2967804'] Some good examples of amps that offer these kinds of features would be the Ampeg Porta-Flex series, the Gallien Kruger MB-200, the TC-Electronic class-D amps and some of the Mark-Bass amps. There are no doubt quite a few others too though those are the ones that I can think off right away. As to speaker cabs, it is really a case of trying out some different options to see what you like. They come in all shapes and sizes from small portable 110 units to massive fridge-sized monsters from Ampeg. I play in quite a loud rock/metal band and I find that I can get by using a 112 just fine on stage provided that we have a PA, since the cab is just for my own monitoring anyhow. Try and spend a bit of time in a big store and mess around with a few different options to see just what you like. [/quote] +1 for the Ampeg Portaflex series Amps - these are cracking amps packed with many features. Extremely portable & light great for home practice - I use the PF500 live, which given that i always run through the PA is plenty loud enough for monitoring. I use with either a single or both 4x10 and 1x15 cabs. For the home i usually twang around on an Ibanez acoustic..

My main rig is geared to my band - which is a Pink Floyd Tribute. Its a fairly simple set-up : Fender MIA Precision Deluxe as the main axe (Blk/Maple of course!) with a Vintage V4MTB for back up and a Bass Collection Speakeasy 4 for the Fretless work. All these running through an Ampeg PF500 amp paired with both 1x15 & 4x10 cabs. The effects are dialled in as and when from a Boss GT10. All basses were bought from new including a much loved beautiful 10 year MIM Jazz. To this day it is still my single most favourite bass that i have ever played – it just ‘feels’ so right. There is also an Ibanez acoustic for twanging around on the sofa... I'm very fortunate to be part of a music-loving family who have an appreciation and understanding of the need for investment in both music instruments and equipment – if it is to be of benefit. As the saying goes "where theres a will, theres a way..."

As with the others.. no particular order and all who have at some point influenced me in some way shape or form.. Chris Squier J P Jones Geddy Lee Mic Todd Chris Wolsenholme Tony Levin Colin Edwin Guy Pratt John Myung

Hi Prof & Welcome, Congrats on the bass purchases The Takamine is good - I use a cheapish Ibanez semi-accoustic for most of my home practice - where i can work out my bass parts (i play in a tribute band). The acoustic keeps all the volumes way down so I can jam along to an iPad quite comfortably. I also don't need to spend hours rigging my gear up & down..! As the old saying goes 'Practice Makes Perfect'..

As many, many people have already said - try before you buy - both MIM, MIA plus the Specials too. I'd be incline to go straight for the MIA as will have better hardware etc from the word go. That said, I got really lucky with my Mexican Jazz i bought new in 2006 and could't put it down for 10 years.. It is an exceptional bass. I have however just purchased a MIA Deluxe P which is just plain awesome

[quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1456221111' post='2986671'] Speaking as a long term Jazz player, I recently bought an American Standard Precision, and I really like the Modern C neck on that. So I imagine the Slim C would be easy to get on with. [/quote] Same here.... i was a little apprehensive at first. I went from the Jazz to an American Deluxe Precision - but it feels right at home. Back to Dave_Bass5's post - i did try the MIA Sandblasted P (and the J) - i think they both look awesome in the Sapphire Blue.

Go for works best for you. I started with a multi-fx pedal, then ran both multi-fx & stomp boxes together for a while, then stomp boxes on their own - and now I'm back to a multi-fx. There is arguments both for and against - I think it depends on what sounds/effects you are after and in what context you are playing. I use Boss playing live

[size=3][color="#000000"]Hi Smurfitt - Absolutely - I use the GT10 in this very way. [/color][/size] [size=3][color="#000000"]I have mine wired using the 4cm - so i bypass the GT10's cosm and pre's etc etc so i can use my Ampeg's preamp and Tone.[/color][/size] [size=3]Im not familiar with the GT6B, but with the GT10 (and also the GT10B i assume) - you can place your effects anywhere in the effects chain.[/size] [size=3]It is an incredible bit of kit that allows you to both create and edit absolutely every single detail imaginable - once you've mastered the basics is fairly straight forward stuff...[/size]