EdwardHimself

Are you sure such a thing even exists? Isn't it a bit like "female sung Paul Robeson covers"?

Boyes.

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1339422016' post='1688157'] I keep saying I need to try a Matamp. Probably a good idea not too though [/quote] I tried a matamp at bass day. They were just like any other bass amp really.

£2000 is a lot of money. You might be able to get a custom made one for that sort of money. No idea who would be best for that though. If you were getting a bass made I would suggest Shuker but since you're not that's not much use lol.

[quote name='BarnacleBob' timestamp='1339333926' post='1686929'] I'd have someone's eyes out with that headstock! Probably my own! Prefer the cone headstock like i had on my epic. BB [/quote] lol it's tough enough not hitting stuff with my dean electric guitar headstock. Hate to think what it would be like with a bass lol.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1328394642' post='1526522'] Would dig that. The outputs on this were wired weird so you had to have two cabs plugged in due to capability of destroying any single cab available from Sound City. [/quote]

Great idea, having 2 different supplies for audio equipment and everything else. It's the sort of thing people overlook when trying to reduce noise from amps and such.

[quote name='Protium' timestamp='1339270006' post='1686259'] A 99p flat wood bit from eBay does the trick [/quote] Yeah, that's the ideal one. It's just finding a 14 mm one that is the issue.

I don't have TIM to read through all this rubbish!!!

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339244178' post='1685787'] They're pennies from Screwfix. The trick with fitting them is to use a new drill bit and have the drill (preferably a hand-drill) turning backwards with a masking tape layer to prevent wood splitting. Making the assumption too that the OP is talking about a bigger plate than a normal 4 hole job. [/quote] This. I found the issue was that you can't seem to get a drill bit that is the right size for them! Not from the local DIY shop anyway...

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1339238665' post='1685688'] I concur However when doing a quick search it seems everyone sells ferrules in 4's which brings the op back to square one!! A [/quote] True point. It's not as if they are really expensive though. I had to buy a set of 4 just because I needed one!

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1339236558' post='1685654'] Do neck ferrules really work that well? (An obviously retorical question since lots of very good manufacturers use them) It never seems the most robust way compared to a plate (puts engineers cap on) A [/quote] They are fine. Most of the stress comes from the shear stress perpendicular to the direction that the bolts are pointing in; the vertical component of the force which stops it from coming off the body (and what the ferrules are designed to distribute over a larger area) really isn't that much. Unless you have a lot of strings on your bass I think 6 bolts is probably overkill anyway.

I think people just generally use ferrules for necks with more than 4 bolts.

[quote name='Rimskidog' timestamp='1339191879' post='1685315'] Genelecs are also pretty coloured as it goes. The only decent monitors I've come across at this kind of level are the Dynaudio BM5a and the Adam A7/A7x. Most low end monitors either have hyped low end or no low end. None of them have good mids (and that of course is where most problems lie). Bottom line is if you can't afford decent monitors that is fine as long as you acknowledge that they are less that ideal. You then just have to work much harder to get a good mix: check your mixes in lots of rooms (and cars) and note the problems in the mix each time. Where the same problems pop up on a number of the systems, that's a problem that needs sorted. [/quote] I know what you mean. I definitely think the mids could be better on these. They are an improvement over the crap I had before though lol.

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1339183652' post='1685160'] well the manufacturers claim they're flat but then how would they know what the sounds like without colouring? I do think that some colour more than others though. [/quote] Well I think they measure the volume of the speaker at particular frequencies to see how "flat" the response curve is. I don't think that is really the issue though; speakers are always going to sound different depending on positioning and the acoustics of a room. Hence why IMO you should try not to worry too much about having the flattest frequency response possible and concentrate on getting a set of monitors that have as much clarity and detail as possible, so you can hear what is going on. Although I would agree that you are not going to get some really fantastic monitors for less than about £600 or thereabouts, I'm not sure it is entirely nessecarry for a home studio, which probably has less than ideal acoustics to start with.

[quote name='OliverBlackman' timestamp='1339181658' post='1685113'] Rokits are known to be bass heavy. If you want a natural sound with flat EQ you really want some Genelec's. Expect to pay £600 for a pair of good monitors. Also get at least 6" speakers, 5" don't really have the power and you can really hear it. [/quote] That may be true, but I think it is fair to say that all monitors will colour the sound in some way; you need to listen to music that sounds how you want it to on your monitors to get an idea of what you should be aiming for when mixing.

[quote name='Rimskidog' timestamp='1339181916' post='1685119'] Yeah I can see how that would look cool but I'm not sure it'd give me the kind of tone I want out of this (unless someone can tell me of one that has a good midrange growl?) [/quote] IIRC they are quite weak. I'm not sure it is what you would want.

[quote name='CS2' timestamp='1339177851' post='1685042'] As a general point, drummers are different and IMHO they learn to play at a certain volume and after a certain point cannot play any other way. Muscle memory? [/quote] I really just do not think that is true. Ok, if you played at one particular volume and got used to playing at that volume, then you may have a bit of trouble keeping it tight at other volumes. But it's all a matter of practice- if you practice playing at different volumes then you can get yourself used to playing at those volumes and you will be able to play with dynamics.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339168764' post='1684824'] I have a pair of Rokit RP6 G2.....and they are more than loud enough.... if you are not using a mixer on the output side I can highly recommend one of these [url="http://www.dv247.com/studio-equipment/tc-electronic-level-pilot-monitor-volume-controller--60711"]http://www.dv247.com...ntroller--60711[/url] to sit between the soundcard and your monitors. It allows you to leave your monitors at 0db and control volume analogue. If you control volume from your software it generally does it by cutting the bit depth (among other things) thus losing quality. [/quote] Looks nice. I think what I would like though is something like that but that I can plug my headphones into as well.

Since no-one wants them I will keep them.

I think you are opening a can of worms if you mention the "D" word on here . Seriously though, the thing is that you have got to hear the bass drum. That is the most important thing. The kick drum and the bass guitar have got to become almost as if they are one instrument, like a bass but with more attack. Unfortunately this is not always easy, especially if your drummer is not very tight in terms of timing. Every drummer you play with is different though; you've got to get used to playing with them and the small aspects of their playing like whether they play in front of or behind the beat and suchlike before you can really lock yourself in tight.

THEY'RE HERE! I've listened to them for a few songs and I must say they certainly are loud! I have them turned up literally to about 1/8th and they're pretty much at ok sort of volume. I think it is hardly fair to compare these to my old 6.5" hifi speakers but these are much more strong and punchy, have much more low end response and clarity and a lot more high end clarity and detail. I'm hearing things I didn't hear before. Pretty epic.

You know what I think of that thing. Stick a quarter pounder in there or something lol.

[quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1339153597' post='1684414'] Martin's a very experienced and skilled drummer - he could just play quieter , or he could use practise sticks. But we won't allow him to. His being a big hitter is part of the reason we chose him and he chose us so if venues don't want that they're welcome to go get another band. When I tell publicans what beer to sell they can tell me how to play. One of the benefits of not being fully professional is you don't have to compromise your music. Remember , also , to never respect the opinions of publicans - chances are they're just drunks who can't get proper jobs. In fact only speak to them to book gigs or ask for your money. 30 + years of gigging have taught me it's better that way. [/quote] If the "like" button still existed, I would have just pressed it. I for one could certainly play quieter. In fact I would like to be able to play quieter since playing at really high volumes is murder on your muscles. But I can't, because the drums will not have the right sound for the music we're doing. It is all about context though. The idea of perspex screens sounds good, but then again it is a case of can you fit it on the stage?

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1339096105' post='1683664'] In my experience, I can put up with a lot from a drummer as long as he keeps his kick drum under control. So often I get reports that the bass is too boomy - when it is the bloody kick drum. [/quote] That sounds more like a problem with head tuning or equalisation on part of the engineer if it is miced up rather than how loud the drummer is playing. I guess it depends on what you're doing. Drums played loudly have a completely different sound to drums played at soft to medium volume. If you want to start playing the drums more softly, it is going to have less attack and not sound quite as good if you're doing rock music. I guess the question is whether you want to put up with that compromise for the purposes of not being too loud? The only other thing I can think of is either getting an electronic kit or drums with smaller shell sizes but I am guessing your drummer does not want to spend loadsamoney.