Steve_M

6 Basses, 5 straps (poor old Kala U Bass - always the bridesmaid :P).

Welcome! 😀

Welcome 🙂

I bought the Mk1 version a few years ago and, while it worked, it was a great pedal - really quacky and responsive. But one day it just gave up the ghost and stopped quacking 💀🦆. Couldn't bring myself to buy another just in case, so now use the Mu-Tron Micro-Tron III, which is feckin' awesome! 😀

On 07/03/2019 at 13:01, JellyKnees said:

I tried a few then settled on this...

https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Origin-Effects-Cali76-Compact-Bass-Compressor/1OKT?origin=product-ads&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4PkBRCDARIsAGHmH3ez6AyrHdvGc52YUaXQTCwAwrU6X8pE6BNoYpq1y6M_IYNsbsGG2sEaAnCsEALw_wcB

A fantastic bit of gear, not cheap but totally worth it. The HPF makes a big difference to retaining  those lows, especially on a 5 string.

+1 for the Cali, it's awesome IMO and always on! I also have the MXR M87 as a back up & battery powered option (Cali is mains only). Always wanted to try the FEA Labs DE-CL but $275 + shipping is a bit steep to take a punt on. Anyone using one?

I often get misty over my old Westone Thunder 1-A. Or maybe I just miss being an 80's teenager 🤔?

Making my first pilgrimage there on Friday to test drive a Sadowsky. Bought lots of things from Mark over t'interweb but never got in the car and made the effort. It's gonna cost ain't it....?! 😍 🤑💰🚗🏡 🤦‍♀️

The Jam for me. Probably 'Start' was my start (!) but played along to This Is The Modern World / All Mod Cons / Setting Sons / Sound Effects albums almost constantly from about 1980 - 82/3. Bruce Foxton was God to me back then.

2 hours ago, Soledad said:

 

Grief - there's a whole gang of bass players close by! 
Really like your Aguilar rig Steve, but a bit over-spec for my needs.

Yep we're inundated with low end masters in these parts! Always good if you need to find a dep at short notice ;-). The Aggie is a fab rig, although it seems like I might be trading it in now against a new axe - roll on Friday 🙂

4 minutes ago, Soledad said:

Great place (here, and Kent) - enjoy. I've only been here a few weeks but bought one bass, come very close to another amp, and got a lot of good advice. Obviously the 'for sale' listings are deep dark traps for the unwary... just sayin'

Ye, I figured that after I posted 🤦‍♂️. Ah well, it'll find a good home eventually (my want for a Sadowsky 5 will have to be just that!). Also, howdy neighbour from just up the hill 🙂

After trying Pyramids, LaBellas, Thomastiks & Chromes I finally settled for D'Addario Nylon Tapes on my P Bass! I think they sound awesome, they thud like flats but they have a real clear fundamental that still cuts through the mix. I say give 'em a try! 🙂

56 minutes ago, bigsmokebass said:

Welcome to the forum Steve, 

Hope you're well and enjoying being a member 😉✌🏻

Would love to know what basses you play, gear and about some of the bands. Fill us in on who you are. 

Enjoy your stay

Big Smoke 

Thanks Big Smoke. The forums are great - I'm looking forward to contributing.

So, the gear..

My #1 is a Fodera Monarch 4 string bolt on which I've had for about 14 years, love it. My 'go-to' gig warrior is a 2014 US Fender Jazz 4 string, Olympic white/Rosewood/Tort with Aguilar HC pups. My beater is a Fender Nate Mendel P Bass, CAR with tort scratchplate & Lindy Fralin pup, strung with D'Addario Tapes (sounds awesome) and #4 is a 2004 Fender Jaco Fretless I got from Andy Baxter a few years ago. Amp wise I've had all sorts over the years but my current favourite is my Mark Bass CMD121 combo & NYC121 extension cab - just seems to suit all the gigs I currently do better than my Aguilar TH500 rig (which I've posted for sale on the forums - but maybe went a bit early with that as no-one knows me so it'll probably stick around a bit). Too many pedals to mention but always on my board is my Origin Effects Cali76 Bass Comp - best compressor I've ever had (and I've had loads!).

I'm always in a few bands at any one time but my long term (25 years so far!) gig has been with a rock/funk originals band called The Varlies. We've had varying degrees of success over the years but it's still good fun, which is the most important part I guess. I've also been doing bass duties for The Paul Dunton Orchestra for the last 4 years - loads of good gigs/festivals & tours with them and a much different dynamic to a rock band. Various other projects/sessions/deps & jams are always ongoing! Then there's the family & the day job......... 😉

Hope that fills you in a bit more without sending you to sleep!

Steve

Hi from me too, also joined today 😀

One newbie to another, welcome!

I've decided to move my Aguilar rig on, as I'm not really using it. 

TONE HAMMER® 500 FEATURES
Power Output: 500 watts into 4 ohms, 250 watts into 8 ohms
Preamp Section: Solid State
Power Section: Class D
Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS)
EQ Section:
Bass: +/- 17 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid Level: +/- 16 dB
Mid Frequency: 180 Hz – 1 kHz
Treble: +/- 14 dB @ 4 kHz
Drive Control: Fully adjustable, featuring Aguilar’s proprietary AGS (adaptive gain shaping) circuit
Effects Loop: Series operation. Adds 6 dB of additional gain, making it useful for a broad range of effects units.
Inputs: One 1/4″ input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses
Speaker Outputs: Two Neutrik Speakon speaker outputs
Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre/post EQ and ground lift switch
Tuner output
Cooling: Two high-quality whisper fans with thermal speed control
Dimensions: 10.75”W X 8.5”D X 2.75”H
Weight: 4 lbs

SL112 FEATURES

The first lightweight bass cabinet with no compromise in tone. At only 25 lbs. (11.34 kg), the SL 112 represents an entirely new path to the world-class Aguilar tone featuring a Neodymium driver with a custom-designed crossover.

Power Handling: 250 watts RMS
Frequency Response: 37 Hz – 16 kHz
Sensitivity: 99.9 dB 1W 1M
Impedance: 8 ohms
Dimensions: 14 7/8″ H, 19″ W, 18″ D
Weight: 25 lbs

Looking for £1,400 for the rig or £500 per item if I need to split it, although would rather sell as a full rig. Not looking to trade for anything.

It's in very good condition, almost mint I'd say and comes with the Aguilar fitted covers and TH500 carry bag, which it's been kept in since new.

I purchased this rig in 2015 to replace my then MarkBass setup. It's been gigged but not toured and never driven hard/thrashed. I have another MarkBass setup now too which I much prefer so this needs a new home as it's just not getting the love it deserves! 

I still have all the original receipts for provenance.

Collection from Tunbridge Wells, Kent is preferred so you can try before you buy.

PM me for any further info.

29 minutes ago, leftybassman392 said:

Hi there and welcome. Whereabouts in Kent are you?

 

Hi - I'm near Tunbridge Wells

Hi All! I decided to sign up after being a forum lurker for some time. Been a bass player for 38 years now, playing in many bands / sessions and some touring. I've owned quite a bit of gear over the years but I've thinned down to 'just' 4 basses now! Still can't bring myself to keep a 5'er though. Looking forward to contributing to the conversation 🙂