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The beauty of D class amps, together my two weigh less than my accessories case. Same with Neo cabs, 2 are a doddle when they only weigh 21lbs each. My lightest bass is so light that I have to check the gig bag to see if I remembered to put it in. Carrying spares has never been easier.
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The Continuing Story of Problem Bandmates.
chris_b replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
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The Continuing Story of Problem Bandmates.
chris_b replied to Chienmortbb's topic in General Discussion
I had a similar situation a few weeks ago with a band leader who chose to hassle me about one verse in a song that went wrong (I'll hold my hands up, my fault) and ignored the other 23 songs which I played perfectly, even though he was making mistakes all night. The best thing is to ignore twots like this. Just prove them wrong with your playing. -
You could use the Status Quo method. Break up the band and shortly after reform with one member replaced. Replacing someone doesn't have to be nasty. As others have said, be kind, positive and firm.
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You might not be abusing the cab but a previous owner might have. The new horn should be OK. IMO 2 8 ohm cabs are always preferable to 1 4 ohm cab. Each driver is doing half the work and they combine with each other to produce more volume and more tone than a single cab can.
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A Metro jazz has been my #1 for the last 8 years. Best sounding and playing bass I've owned.
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What cab is it? I play with a guitarist who uses a fold up step to raise his cab. You can also get stands that angle the cab upwards. Probably less bulky to carry around than a flightcase.
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I've carried fuses since the 70's and batteries since the 90's. Need once always carry. Over the years, I've bailed out several guitarists and PA's.
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I have not had a gear failure in 20 years, but still I take 2 of everything to every gig and they are all #1's. I can use either bass or either amp depending on what comes out of the car first. If one cab goes down the other can cover. I'm currently carrying 3 full sets of leads. IMO there's no point in playing a great #1 bass and then needing to use a POC backup. For me the backup has to be as good as the #1.
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Would you send a new bass back that had this damage?
chris_b replied to markbunney's topic in General Discussion
If it was sold as new, then I'd send it back. From new I'd want all the knocks to be mine. -
Scratching your initials into the front of your bass.......!
chris_b replied to Chewie's topic in General Discussion
Change your name so the initials match. -
Cort Artisan B5 plus Burgundy - updated pics
chris_b replied to Fishfacefour's topic in Basses For Sale
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Anyone else got a particularly long finger nail?
chris_b replied to Big J's topic in General Discussion
Maybe you could try altering your technique. -
Run Run Rudolph i OK, but I'd rather not play any of the others.
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The volume difference between an 8 ohm cab and a 4 ohm cab is minimal. The difference between 1 cab and 2 cabs is huge. There are heavy and light amps and cabs. You've got to the stage in life where weight is important, so do this job properly. There are 20-30lb 112 cabs out there which will blow "standard" 40-50lb 212 cabs out of the water. I haven't heard a bad D class amp yet.
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I have 2 passive basses that sound great. I also have an East preamp in a Jazz bass. That gives me 7 controls and who knows how many combinations of tone. I've found the one great sound I prefer and that's how it stays.
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Modding a bass - pickups or EQ first?
chris_b replied to franzbassist's topic in Repairs and Technical
In the late 80's I replaced the pickups in my old Precision with Bartolini. The improvement in the sound was amazing, 1000% better, like the difference between black and white and Technicolor. After this success I added a Bart pre amp and, disappointingly, the improvement was minimal!! I'd always upgrade the pick up first, but I'd only change them if I knew I could get a better tone out of the replacement. -
OK, so the new WD-40 does clean switches. The old one didn't. Make sure you are using the right one.
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WD-40 is a lubricant, rust preventive, penetrant and moisture displacer. It's not a switch cleaner.
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When love goes wrong. . . .
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I wouldn't have my first bass back if it was free!! What Lull basses are they? Sell one to me and buy what you want.
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He was playing bass in the UK from abut 14, so that makes hem an honorary Brit.