Keefaz

Cool. So you have it sitting in front of you?

Had a few gigs lately where the sound out front has been great, but the sound onstage is awful to the extent that I (and the drummer) can barely hear the bass. I guess the little wedges you get in most small venues just aren't up to the job. So, I'm looking for a combo (I guess) that will allow me to hear what the heck I'm playing, and that can be miked up and sound good out front too. I really like turning up with just the bass and sansamp, but the drummer's just too loud. I guess the alternative is looking into in-ear monitors?

A-ha! Just the job! Thanks a lot!

Hi chaps, Looking for a wiring diagram or photo for the 3-way switch on an Ibanez ATK 300. I've googled around and can't find anything terribly useful as my layout doesn't seem to match anything I can find. This is what it looks like at the moment. For some reason, I can't imagine this is quite right... Thanks! --Keith

I'm looking, first, at buying a new bass. I like the look and sound of the Yamaha BBs? Or a Ibanez ATK300? But I don't really know much. I can't really justify spending lots as I'm not very good and I've not got a lot of money. At the minute, I've a Squier Precision that isn't really cutting the mustard. I'm looking for something quite fat, I suppose, that can punch through when the guitarist goes off on one, but I suppose much of that tone comes from the amp/DI etc.?

Hey! Essentially a heavy-rock 3-piece, quite garagey, jammy at times: in the vain of the MC5 meets Hawkwind or similar. I mean, I'm laid totally bare, so it's pretty scary as someone who isn't really a bass player trying to hold everything down! Usual rehearsal is at a practice where they provide drum kit, PA, and bass amp: so I've just used whatever they have. Venues is just pubs, clubs < 100 people. I dunno, we might occasionally get bigger gigs or a support slot with a bigger act.

Hi all! I've been playing guitar for a million years, but have, as of a few months ago, got into BASS! I've been recruited into an originals band and am just about keeping up. However, I don't know anything about bass gear and how to sound good onstage. We've had a few gigs and I've been fortunate that I've been able to borrow one of the other bands' rigs and just plugged in. I've a couple more gigs coming up and some recording in the new year. It's probably about time I educated myself. I've been reading around and it's amazingly confusing! What is a good, simple source of information that lays it out straight? Do I even need an amp? I don't imagine I'll play many gigs where there isn't a house PA: so can I just use that? I'm embarrassingly ignorant.