Mr.T

[quote name='Handwired' timestamp='1399722708' post='2446993'] You should never search for a cab with a specific driver size in mind, just worry about weather the cab sounds good to you or not. [/quote] ^^^ I agree ^^^ With all that has been said about driver sizes and modern drivers, I don't understand why so many Bass Players still think that getting the 'right' sound is quite so dependent on what size driver is in the cab! ..... Oh well,... Old dogs, new tricks, etc. [size=4] [/size]

I used to use a Trace 2x10 and a matching 1x15. The 2x10 was deeper sounding, so as others have already said..... There is no particular sound related to driver sizes. I am now using a pair of homemade cabs loaded with Emminence 12's. Not because I have a preference for any particular size of driver! ...for me, it was more about having the 'right' size of cabinets that sound how I want them to sound, and are easily lugged around. I also find that I can hear myself on stage far better than I ever have.

I gigged with Trace gear for over 20 years. I owned a GP11, a GP12 and an SMX250..... never had a problem with any of them. They are quality amps and much, much louder than the number of Watts might suggest. Like many of us 'older' Bass Players, I only switched to lightweight gear to save my back :-) Enjoy!

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1398406218' post='2433713'] Rehearsal is the best time to get the sound you want (unless you take the band home with you). Most find in a band, it requires a different sound. Teach your band mates this (especially guitarists & keys players). [/quote] Yes, I agree, I just went for a ballpark set-up at home that was close to my LM2 + VT sound. ..... It changed massively at gigging volume. Way to much bottom end. In 30 years of playing Bass, I have only ever met one Guitard that was willing to learn anything!!! ....and yet to meet a DrumHitter that understands the concept of getting a good 'band' sound. They seem to think that their sound (and volume level) is fixed and the Bass and Vocals should be adjusted to suit.

3 more gigs with the RH450.... I am still not sure whether I prefer the LM2 + VT or the RH450. The bottom end of the RH sounds immense, although it seems to be a very easy amp to over E.Q. None of the set-ups that I have programmed at home have worked in a gig situation, they just get lost in the mix and I end up running the amp pretty much 'Flat' in order to hear myself.

I agree that 'watts are not everything'. I used a Trace smx300 for many years... It never ran out of steam! If I can get the sound I want from the RH450, then I will consider it 'Job done', and sod the watts!

Just an observation, having read some threads on the RH450 on an American site...... The RH seemed to get rave reviews when it was first released. Then the Wattage debate started, and for many the love affair was over! Is this a perception thing going on? I have 3 more gigs this weekend, so will put the RH through its' paces.... And see how it performs!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1397459306' post='2423985'] Went from markbass to a RH750' didn't like it, so went back to the markbass. [/quote] Hi, What did you not like about the RH...... and prefer about the Markbass?

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1397148513' post='2421209'] The problem may be the guitarists, you only need to match the drummer who of course can't turn up. If you match the drums and can't hear then no-one can hear the drums either and you will sound poor whatever you do. Turn down the guitar amps and the band will sound like a band. The other problem may be where the bass amp is pointing. Bass goes everywhere but the mids and tops from you cab are what you need to pick yourself out from the mix, move the cab or yourself so it points at your ears. [/quote] Excellent advice!

Well.... As nobody came along.... (Is the RH450 'Old Hat' already?). I have done a couple of gigs with the RH450 now, so here are my initial thoughts: I play in a female fronted soft rock and country(ish) kind of band consisting of Vocals, One Guitard, Drum-Hitter and myself. My sound is warm, clear and full... Easily obtained with my LM2 and VT pedal set-up. Gig 1)... A very live sounding tiled basement bar. Our band Roadie/Soundman could not make the gig, so I had to guess at my sound to some extent. I ran the RH fairly flat with no more than a couple of clicks on any of the 4 EQ controls (Up on the Bass and Treble, Down on the Mids) and just 2 clicks of TubeTone. I thought the Bass sounded very rich and warm. The amp certainly seems to have plenty on Headroom in the loudness department, although master volume control seems to be too sensitive from off to very loud.... Maybe I will try knocking back the Preset patch level? Gig 2)..... Your average carpeted mid-sized pub. I added one more click of Bass EQ and again was pleased with the sound. I asked our Roadie after the gig how the RH compared with my LM2 VT and he said the RH lacked 'Warmth, Punch, and Presence'. ..... Sounds like I needed to turn it up a bit then?!!!! :-) The RH seems to be quite a capable piece of kit and I like the idea of the 3 presets, as I intend to start using my fretless for a few numbers in the near future. I also like the tuner. However, I will not be selling my trusty LM2 or the amazing VT pedal which has been my saviour....... just yet.

What are we calling 'Low' .....? I run my Basses at 2mm on the G to 2.5mm on the E (at the 17th).

I have been gigging with a LM2 and a VT pedal for the past few years. As an ex longterm Trace SMX user I did not like the sound of the LM2 on its own, and always play with the VT pedal switched on. I am happy with the sound that I have been getting, running the LM2 totally flat and using the VT to cut out some mids and add a touch of tubey warmth. However, GAS has gotten the better of me and I recently bought a used RH450 as I liked the idea of the presets and built-in tuner. Just wondering if anyone else has made the same switch.... And did it work for you?

I bought a Fretless 'Bitsa' Jazz Bass from Dave. It was exactly as described in his ad. As others have already said.... You can deal with Dave in complete confidence!

I have just received the Jazz Bass I bought from Den..... It arrived 'next day', well packaged, and in better condition than I was expecting! It was a pleasure to deal with you mate. [size=4] [/size]

I bought 3 sets of new strings from Loz. They arrived quickly and well packaged. ....Many thanks!

Just received a Jazz Bass I bought from Lloyd...... It arrived well packaged and is in even better condition that I was expecting! Excellent guy to deal with. Many thanks.

[quote name='Toasted' post='1193792' date='Apr 9 2011, 02:21 PM']Go on then.[/quote] Do you mean "Go on (and make some) then"? .... If so, I have.

+1 to the 'Bits in a box' arguement. The fact is, it is not (too) difficult to make a decent cab! All the info is on the net, and with a few basic tools and a little skill/patience most of us could come up with something better than most of the commercially available cabs. There is no 'magic' involved.