Bass Fumbler

Blimey, 39 years ago, that’s when I picked up my first bass, a Jedson shortscale Tele style, closely followed by a Honda Precision with a neck like telegraph pole and an action you could limbo under!

I then upscaled to an Aria SB600, what a difference!

I bought an RM500 a couple of weeks ago and used it live last week for the first time.

It sounded great, although I need to sort out a couple of tweaks of the settings to get the sound I really want. There's plenty of scope for variation.

My only niggle's are  that it has no headphone output, apparently they are adding that to the next model that comes out and the front panel is a bit too shiny and you can't make out the control labels. But I suppose that's just something to get used to.

I play it through two Fender Rumble 1 x12's which have the magnets to hold the Rumble amp in position, these also grip the Rootmasters metal casing and there's no chance of the amp vibrating or getting pulled off!             

Overall I'm really pleased with it!

Maybe he’s speaking “ pidgeon English”!

I suspect it is something to do with the valves. I’ve just playing through it & it sounds normal again!

i did take the cover off the other day, and I decided I wasn’t going to risk taking the valves out, as you say, they are in a very restricted space. 

My local music shop does repairs, so I think I’ll just take in and let them sort it out.

Thanks for your replies.

My GK MB500 Fusion has developed a problem.

When it is switched on, the volume is low and the sound is scrunchy/crackly, this is the same on both the A and B channels and makes no difference if it is used with speakers or headphone only.

I have tried using a 1/4" jack into the send & return sockets on the effects loop, with no change in sound.

I was wondering if it is maybe the valves.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Also does anyone know a good amp repairer in the Harrogate/ Leeds/ York area?

Thanks in advance.

Lovely job!

You got me with the french quote Marc, I wouldn't even attempt to write that down but still an album I regularly listen to.

16 minutes ago, Marc S said:

Freddie Laker, show them what to do!

Don't forget young Jan Palak, he burnt a torch against the Warsaw Pact!

+ three for Rattus. Also consider Euroman Cometh by JJ Burnel, fantastic grindy bass lines, guaranteed to rattle your speakers!

Hi Scooby,

i would be interested in this.

Can I just ask if it is compatible with a 5th gen ipad?

Cheers

Andy Simm

Just got a scratchplate off Gary, great service. Would deal with him again.

I play a Jazz with a pick all the time and I also play close to the bridge and have never had a problem catching the bridge pick up.

Just received the GK MB500 Fusion head off Jack.
I ordered it on Friday & received it today, with a bank holiday in between!
Excellent service, a pleasure to do business with!
I'll try it out tonight.

Thanks Jack.

Cheers

Andy

Hi,
Does the MB500 Fusion have the footswitch?

Just bought a Seymour Duncan Studio bass Compressor off Pablo.
Paid on Saturday, received today!
Great service & communication, I would buy off him again if the opportunity arises.
Andy

Is this still for sale?

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[i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Was that the black jazz in Leeds. I was very nearly tempted by that too, even though I've got a fantastic MIM Jazz & don't need another one! [/font][/color][/i][i][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]I've just gotta keep telling myself that! GAS is a terrible affliction![/color][/font][/i]

Thanks Karl, I'll bear it in mind.Hopefully I'll take delivery tomorrow or Saturday.

Thanks Frank, that's what I thought, but better to check first.

Cheers

Andy

I am about to buy a Genz Benz Streamliner 600 amp, which I am going to pair with my two Fender [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Rumble 1 x 12 v3 cabs. The cabs are rated at 500 watts program and 250 watt continuous at 8 ohm.[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I just wanted to confirm that they will be compatible and I'm not going to fry anything.[/font][/color]

E Mailed John on the 20th December, ordered a loom for my Squier Jazz on the 22nd and received said loom on the 24th! Fantastic service.
I'll be ordering another one fairly soon.

New loom ordered from Kiogon!

I know what you mean about ebay but I found it by accident.
Would this circuit be one you would be able to provide Kiogon and would it give the bass more oomph, for want of a better term?
Also, what would the cost be.
Thanks

I have a Squier Vintage Modified 77 Jazz Bass which has a bit of a thin sound compared with my Mexican Jazz.
I have seen this loom on Ebay, which look interesting.

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Myself & Kirky from this forum playing covers from the 60's to the nineties.

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