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    Markbass Ninja 2x12" ... Anyone use it?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Had one with the ninja amp since October I think.

    Absolutely. Love. It.

    Soundwise: naturally it's what your ears like, but for me it's really easy to get amazing tones with my 66 Jazz or Stingray Classic. It's great for brighter, slappy stuff but also fantastic for the warmer tones. It's not even like it's just average with certain tones but it's genuinely amazing at everything I try (FOR ME).

    The rest: I have a fiat panda as a car. it's small. I can get this cab in my boot without putting seats down. For me, that was vital - I needed small and powerful and I think this is about as good as it gets in that department. I got them before the prices went up on them too and so the value for me was great. It's plenty loud enough quite a bit below half master/gain etc. For bigger venues it's also able to be pushed no issues.

    All in all: I absolutely love it and I don't see me changing it ever because it's perfect for me in every way - I'm lucky because it just seems to fit my bill spot on. Maybe different for you/others! I think in general if you've got the space/no issues with lugging gear, I'd probably go for 2 4x10s/8x10s as I love that cushion of bass!


    Hope that helps!

    1966 Jazz - compatible scratch plate and potential electronics replacement?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Dancj

    Thanks for all posts all.

    I've sorted everything out bar the scratch plate. Waiting for the old man to look for it in a box somewhere before I shell out on a custom one!

    This bass sounds awesome and i fear for my stingray!


    [url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/v2ofjm78dwxjmz0/Photo%2013-03-2017%2C%2021%2021%2026.jpg?dl=0"]P[/url]S no idea how to share pictures on here...

    Best rig for a Stingray?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1484670546' post='3217358']
    If you can get a sound you like with a different bass and the same rig, it suggests to me you don't actually get on with the sound of the stingray.
    [/quote]

    HERESY. In all seriousness ahpook makes a good point. I'd argue that Stingrays don't suit every song (I won't say genre, as you'll have some funk that will need a P, J or MM) but I do think playing with EQ does open up a lot of tonal options. I can make mine fit to every sound I want at the moment, but I'd be lying if I felt that sometimes a different sound might be preferable (66' Jazz in Feb will remedy that...).

    Ultimately, if you can justify it, keep the MM and use it when you feel it fits ;)

    Best rig for a Stingray?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Dancj

    I have a stingray classic 4 and mark bass ninja (with ninja 2x12 cab) and I absolutely LOVE the tone I get out of it.

    Tend to have bass tone on close to max and treble just under half. Amp flat with maybe a bit of boost to VLE (basically bass boost and mids/treble reduction). With the amp/ray combo I can get really nice tones for Chic style stuff and more slappy friendly tones too.

    I do agree that some amps seem to agree with it more but I think its just a case of playing around until you find the right settings.

    1966 Jazz - compatible scratch plate and potential electronics replacement?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    That's all really super useful - I will deffo contact John and see what he charges. I'm hoping my dad will find the original but I have a fear it was just cast aside back in the day (he removed it for aesthetics but personally, never thinking he'd have a son that would ruin is career and then want his bass WITH the guard :D ...)

    If i get modern controls/pots put back on it, will John also be a good guy to go for?

    1966 Jazz - compatible scratch plate and potential electronics replacement?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Dancj

    First of all guys, cheers for the replies! Never planning to get the original electronics of my dad can't find them to be fair, it was more just having VVT - not bothered as long as it works and is fender really - I don't think I'm up for the task... The scratch plate I was just curious if the location of the pickups was different to a modern one, so that I could just get a modern plate for temporary cover. I've seen 66 ones go for silly money

    1966 Jazz - compatible scratch plate and potential electronics replacement?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Dancj

    Hello all,

    TLDR: what scratch plate for a 66 jazz and controls replacement to originals?

    Bit of an odd one but I'm sure someone here will be able to help or at least point me in the right direction!

    My old man is a bass player and for years since I started playing at the ago of 15, I've had my eye on the family heirloom - his 66 jazz. Finally I've been given the "you're ready son" talk and come February it's mine!

    Issue is: he lives in Italy and during the move from the UK, the scratch plate, hardware and original controls (which were changed during his EMI days for something with more variety) are packed in a box somewhere that is yet to be unpacked (damn).

    As this will likely not be located until sometime late this year, I was hoping if someone could suggest a suitable scratchplate placeholder? I'm under the impression a standard one won't fit right due to pick up location but please correct me if wrong!

    A slight fear of mine is that dad won't be able to find the original controls, which would be a real shame but such is life - never gonna sell it so it's not about value. If I can't get the original controls, anyone put me in the direction of a reliable expert who can source replacements and put it all back together as it should be?

    Thanks for reading and look forward to any help that can be provided!

    Dan

    The more I hear about being in a band, the more I really don't want to go there...

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Awesome to play at home, but your experience is just a bad one.

    Been in bands non stop and i find that not only is it really rewarding, but it helps you get better as a musician. I'd just suggest finding the right mix and also taking more of an MD role as others have suggested here. Its a collaboration and team work at the end of the day - the team has to work together!

    markbass little mark ninja

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by Dancj

    Own this and the ninja 2x12 cab. Absolutely incredible. For the money it's a really good deal and to my ear for my sound, it was the exactly what I wanted and better then some of the more expensive options of buying two separate 12 cabs. Play a classic stingray and its just great! Warm or punchy tones easy peasy. Also, it fits in the boot of my car (which is a Fiat panda)

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/sptuzmlo41esc8v/20161001_230954.jpg?dl=0

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