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    Practice combo, head or other?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by fftc

    Thanks for the responses.

    I had another look at the TC. About 1 minute 45 into this video is the nail in the coffin for me though! Did I mention I play a P bass with flats? :lol:
    [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WFrPr_40d8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=3WFrPr_40d8[/url]

    The mention of Phil Jones Bass had me looking at the range. Wow! Lots of lovely stuff. Found the Big Head and the Bass Buddy interesting but it's really just a bit rich for my blood. The Big Head in particular would just be a boutique version of what I'm using right now, and I can't imagine it being £200 better.

    I also had a look at the GK MB200 and Peavey MiniMax but I keep coming back to the PF-350. I'm thinking maybe pair it with a Barefaced One10 when the time comes and then all basses are covered, and if I need a bit more oomph in future then another One10 would boost the output.

    Happy to hear any further thoughts or options.

    Organising your practise schedule

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm new to playing bass, but there are some tips that are common to many other skills.

    Firstly, 3-4 hours is too long a period for one session. You really need to break it down to chunks of up to 40 or so minutes each. Breaks don't need to be that long in between sessions but you need to get up, go somewhere else, make a cup of tea etc.

    The other thing is to know what it is you are trying to achieve. I'd look at the skills you want to keep on top of and spend 1/3 of your time on those. Things you want to improve on or learn and spend between 1/3 and 2/3 of your time on those, and whatever time you have left use for pure fun playing. If you find your mind wandering or you are getting frustrated do something else. Next time you go back you will probably find you have advanced a bit as your brain has used the intervening time to process what you did pick up. Ploughing on when you are not enjoying it won't really help.

    Ampeg recommendations

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1486305536' post='3230699']
    With the PF its just reliability, they've had bad press for dying and going pop.... :(
    [/quote]

    According to the very extensive threads on the other forum the issue was only with the early 500s. The 350 and 800 were fine and the 500 issues have been sorted since 2013 apparently.

    MEX vs USA

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='leroybasslines' timestamp='1486133793' post='3229501']
    Taking nothing seriously at all works best for me: less disappointment. ;-)
    [/quote]

    I think a lot of people didn't take DJ Trump seriously and are now extremely disappointed! :on_the_quiet:

    I've got a Mexican P and I think it's every bit as good as my US strat. Of course, both were made by Mexicans. Just one lot were in California.

    BRITS, Hall of Fame and all that pants

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'll tell you what I know about Joan Baez.

    Home alone I decided to have a bath. Fired up YouTube to listen to a Pete Seeger concert. Once that video finished the autoplay put on something related. It was awful. Sounded like a cat being strangled. Really spoiled the vibe of my relaxing bath. When I got out I looked at who it was. Joan Baez!

    12" Cab Diary Continued

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1485813267' post='3226968']
    Hopefully I can reply to your last question. It is our intention to publish the design on here once it has been finalised as with the original 1x12 Cab Design Diary.
    [/quote]

    I saw the drawing of the 1x12 cab. Was there any more detail published about construction anywhere that I missed?

    btw, think it's fantastic that some talented and knowledgable people are doing this sort of thing on here. :)
    Looking forward to seeing the new design.

    Practice combo, head or other?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Hi folks. Needing some advice if you please about amplification.

    [b]Background:[/b] I have just started playing bass (again, sort of) and I'm really enjoying it so far. I dabble or have dabbled in other instruments most of my life but I have decided to make more of an effort playing music generally and right now bass is top of the pile. This is purely for personal pleasure and I can't see me gigging any time soon, but I wouldn't put my house on it never happening. I'm playing mostly blues, rock and soul stuff.

    [b]Needs:[/b] The vast majority of my practising will be silent with headphones. I need an aux in for backing tracks/drum machine etc. That doesn't seem like a massive list but I've looked at a number of things that don't have the aux in.
    I have a budget right now of £2-300 with the option to expand later if needs be. What I don't want to do is buy something that I will need to completely replace in a years time, so that's why I've not looked at the cheap small practice amps, but I could be persuaded if that is the best option.

    [b]Options:[/b] What I've looked at so far is Orange Crush Bass 50 combo, Ampeg PF 350, and Ampeg SCR-DI. My thinking is the Orange will give a decent sound on the rare occasion I get to unplug the headphones without any further purchase, but I'm worried that it will be a bit limited if I end up jamming with others or gigging. I also like the fact that it is full analogue. The PF 350 will allow me to use it purely as a head and I can get some form of cab later if I either need or want one. The DI I'm not sure about but it seemed like a good option when I first saw it. I've ruled out the TC Electronic BH250 as I'm not mad on the Tone Print side of things.

    So what else is out there that I've missed? Any thoughts on what I've posted? Cheers. ;)

    Oh, and I'd probably prefer to buy new than s/h unless it was local, and I have a MIM Precision. I don't see anything active or with more than 4 strings in my future in case that makes a difference.

    Short scale...with punch?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='grandad' timestamp='1485214061' post='3222275']
    Any idea of the price for the Wattplower?

    Pity about the colours!
    [/quote]

    I love the yellow! Greens not bad either.

    I worked it out at about £1150 I think, though I could be wrong.

    Wall hung basses

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    Accurate information may be a bit of a push! I doubt anyone has done proper scientifically controlled experiments. What you can get freely is a lot of conjecture, opinion, cod engineering statements put across as fact etc, etc.

    My opinion is that the weight of your average bass is not enough to damage a well made neck or headstock. If your bass is inordinately heavy, or your neck or headstock is badly designed or made (no names) then you may be pushing the boundaries a bit more.
    I hang my Fender with no concerns at all. YMMV.

    NAMM 2017

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Tee' timestamp='1484992708' post='3220190']
    Watt talking about his bass. :)

    [url="https://youtu.be/gnVyH-tZ9Ac"]http://youtu.be/gnVyH-tZ9Ac[/url]
    [/quote]

    Pleasure to watch that. Still full of enthusiasm!

    The bass looks nice too. Think I fancy one. :lol:

    http://reverendguitars.com/basses/mike-watt-wattplower

    Precisions

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Some real corkers in this thread. :wub:

    I've just recently re-joined the bass club after a number of years away and finally got a Precision.
    Just a MIM standard and completely unmodified so far, but I like it.





    And with her older but smaller sister.


    Pretty bass in a rock band?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Depends how seriously you take 'the look' and whether you think it matters to the audience you usually play too.

    Perhaps not an entirely relevant anecdote, but I recently watched a video of a blues trio. The music was great, the singer and guitarist is a young guy dressed normal and playing a Les Paul. I'm sure the bass player was fantastic, but he was playing a modern looking six string and it just jarred! Looked wrong and I thought the same thing every time the bass came into the shot. Didn't change the music though, so how important is look?

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