Mr.T

Hi, I have been thinking about trading in my Trace Elliot 1153 (1x15) and 2103 (2x10 + 1x5) cabs for something more lightweight.... My back isn't what it used to be! Would probably cost me about £700 or so? Then I thought "What about just swapping out the speakers for Neo's, which I could get for about £200 on E-B*y"... (Celestion Green label 15" and Orange label 10"s) Good idea/Bad idea? How much weight would I save?

I agree that the B2.1u is a great sounding unit, but... I think it is really let down by the display in both programming and playing modes. (Just my opinion). I have spent some (more) time reading reviews and have ordered a Korg AX3000b which should arrive tomorrow. (Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near a big music store, and have always found the proof of the pudding to be in a live gigging situation). Anyone care to share their views on the Korg?

Hi... Although I have been playing Bass for 25 years, I have only been regularly using effects for a few years, since playing in my covers band. I bought an old Zoom BFX708 to experiment with about five years ago. Although the unit does pretty much everything I need it to, it can sound a little muddy at times and I would like to replace it with something newer... but what? I only want to use it for gigging, so don't need USB, etc. I don't 'need' amp simulation as I am happy with the clean sound of my Status/Trace set-up. The effects I use are: Overdrive. Chorus. Wah. Octave. Fuzz/Ring mod. (All in moderation and obviously not at the same time!) I have tried (bought and then sold).... Line6 Bass XT live and didn't like the Wah or the Octave tracking. Boss GT6b and didn't like the Wah. Zoom B2.1u and don't like the fact that you cannot name the patches. I just always end up reverting back to my Zoom 708. I have also toyed with seperate pedals, but like the ease of a multi! (Although I do use a Digitech BSW with my fretless on one song). So what is left to try... Any suggestions?

Hi.... I have been playing Bass for about 25 years (Is there another instrument worth playing?). My background is in blues, although for the past five years I have been gigging with a 'covers' band that was formed by myself and a guitarist friend. Over the years I have owned many basses, but have finally settled down with my Status Empathy (Fretted) and Status Energy (Fretless). I have been using Trace amplification for about 20 years and currently have a 250smx head with a 2x10 and a 1x15 cab. My style is solid and (hopefully) fairly melodic with no 200mph mega solos, etc.... Guitarists are easily scared!