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  1. Not in the fan girl camp as I’ve never owned anything Darkglass but this is the best effects unit I’ve ever seen in terms of it would do exactly everything I personally need, nothing more, nothing less. It looks theoretically like it was made for me.
     

    Not sure at that price if “I’ve never owned anything darkglass” is in danger of changing.

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  2. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for your input. I got the markbass and couldn’t be happier. I just carry it downstairs when the nippers are asleep, plug in and play and it just sounds beautiful. No bells or whistles, It just adds to the pleasure of playing. And I get to feel incredibly smug tucking it away in an Ikea Kallax when I’m done. Love this thing.

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  3. 2 hours ago, BigRedX said:

     

    On thing I haven't been able to make work for me is using streaming services recommended playlists to find new music. When ever I do this it either gives me tracks I already know and like (which pretty much defeats the object) or very little in the way of music I don't know but would want to investigate further.

    Totally agree on this.
     

    Spotify also winds me up because it will recommend something, I’ll check it out and not like it, but because I’ve listened to it, it will continue to recommend things based on it. 

  4. 33 minutes ago, Japhet said:

    If my Mum had imposed her musical tastes on me I'd be listening to The Sound of Music and South Pacific instead of Robin Trower and Meshell NdegeOcello. Just sayin'.

    To be very clear, no intention of imposing anything, other than adding a few more songs that we like into the mix if she takes to any of them (and hopefully fill her head with a few more songs that might make her forget the questionable choice by her nursery to expose them to the crazy frog) I’d just like to get a bit more variety in for her to experience and enjoy and give her a few role models.

  5. Sorry, very badly phrased on my part and I’m not entirely sure I said that, must be sleep deprivation!

     

    I’m just trying to get a few more songs which me and my husband like (which would very broadly cover those genres) into the family playlist, and put some performances/music videos on so we can play them a few times without complaint if that makes sense...and she will be happy to see women playing. We’re not picky at all, although the more I can expose her to real instruments being played, the better!

     

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  6. 16 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

    That's it though, I can't blot out conversation,  but music just washes through me and more importantly, covers up conversation, which is why I need it at work as one of my coworkers makes it his life's ambition to make noise, he talks to himself and constantly eats, with all eating noises external. I can't actually deal with that at all

    This 😂 not the specifics of that co-worker, but I can concentrate so much better with some music on.  I cannot deal with two voices at once anymore though. I think I’m getting old.

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  7. I’m trying to gently steer my 5yo daughter to the more rock/prog/metal side of things from pure Disney (admittedly, I love a good bit of Disney too) I’m putting a few music videos and live performances on to try and make it as interesting as possible and I’m really aware of presenting some role models she can identify with. The whole boy/girl thing seems to be a really big deal at this age, so I’m keen to make sure we get some female representation in, but it’s not something I’ve ever thought of consciously that much.

     

    So hit me with your favourite bands with female musicians to add to the playlist.

  8. It used to be a lot. I’m currently on maternity leave, but normally on my way to and from work,  and whenever I can sneak a bit in the day (double blessing as people see the headphones and assume I’m on a conference call and leave me alone 😂). It’s lessened a bit over the past 3 years, I think mostly because I’ve been through some highly traumatic experiences and for the first time ever, music doesn’t even make it slightly better, so I don’t have the same connection I once did. I also think there is just too much choice with Spotify etc and I don’t have the same experience of carefully selecting something. I also really miss the days of an anticipated album being released and sitting down with the CD and doing nothing but listen to it. 

    These days, it’s mostly Disney songs with the kids and just starting to try and get the eldest into some proper music...actually, I’m going to start a thread or two on a similar topic.

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  9. I’m female and often find these things funny (I accept the vast majority of relationships, it’s a male who’s the guitarist/bassist, so can happily just switch the joke round in my head). This one was rubbish. Can’t argue with the logic on #7 though...

  10. 1 hour ago, Daz39 said:

    That's the skill of bands like Rush and Dream Theater - to play what sounds like 'just a good song' and yet it's complex if you really listen to it.

    Disappear - Dream Theater

    Tiberius - Smashing Pumpkins

    So true!

    As an aside, we may have slipped a little into prog territory 😂 

     

  11. I’ve got young kids, and I put time with them over everything else, so I won’t be gigging or playing with a drummer anytime soon. If it ever happens, I’ll dust off my ancient amp from the garage if it still works (or treat myself to something dedicated to that purpose)

    For now, I just want something that sounds gorgeous for solo practice and playing with one guitarist at low volumes while the kids sleep. 

    The Rumbles do look brilliant and my head says they’re a great choice. My heart’s been wanting a Markbass since I first played through a borrowed CMD102 about 10 years ago.

    I’ve got EQ controls on basses, a Pod XT and possible a separate EQ pedal somewhere if I need it so that bit worries me a lot less than when I first started looking. It’s really tempting to get something that does more, but I want something that does less but does it really well so I’m almost sure this is the one.

    I’m just worried that I won’t be able to enjoy that feeling of rocking out that I miss so much with an 8 inch speaker but I think I’ll only know if I take a punt.

    Thanks so much for the input folks. New toy for mummy!!!! 😁

     

     

  12. On 13/04/2020 at 16:07, Martin E said:

    I went through the same process earlier this year.  Not much I would answer, at least without spending a fortune. Looked at all the small combos and agree for me also the Rumble 40 was the nearest worthy candidate. I was looking initially at combos with 10 inch speakers and discounting the 801,but the 801 kept coming up in reviews....

    In the end the small size won me over and I got the 801. I have to say I have seldom been so pleased with  any item of musical gear let alone an amp. I can't believe I can turn up with my 8 piece jazz outfit with such a lightweight tiny amp that looks like it shouldn't have left its mum.

    The biggest compliment is that you would think you were listening to a much bigger speaker cabinet, proper low authoritative bass notes mean that even quiet practice sessions are no longer a compromise with your sound. I guess it's the  top quality drive unit that MB use that makes all the difference. Anyway top marks from me.

     

     

     

    I’ve been back and forth a thousand time’s but I’m almost sold. Hubby (guitar) and I have just started playing again after a few years and so I want:

    - great tone

    - simple

    - easy to shift around the house
     

    I’m just having a last minute “can it cope with the low B on a 5 string?” moment. Don’t suppose you’ve tried with a 5 string, have you?

  13. So most of my music listening at the moment is with my kids there. My eldest is really taking in the lyrics now and asking questions a lot and definitely sensitive to them.

    So, can I have your suggestions for good songs with nice/positive/inspiring lyrics please? I’m trying to avoid overly cheesy and prefer real instruments if possible...it might be for the kids, but I’ve got to listen to it too!

    Thanks!

  14. So hubby (guitarist) and I (bassist) have let our playing slip since we became parents and really want to start playing again.

    one big obstacle is just having the time to setup and put away gear, so looking for something really small and simple, maybe one of those iPhone interfaces that just lets us plug in and play (silently), but we’ve lost all track of what’s on the market.

    Any ideas or recommendations?

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