dclaassen
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I think this might (mostly) be a generational thing. I did my first rehearsal with my new-to-me Trace rig (4x10 and 1x15) and love the reassurance of being more washed in bass tone than just hearing it. It's not louder, just......better? I'm not sure, for most of the stuff I play, I need flat response....with everything else we do to change our tone (bass, strings, pedals, etc) why is that so important?
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This exactly...Spector decided to place the jack right where you cannot use any type of non-hanger guitar stand....don't even get me started about what Yamaha did with the BBNE2.... -
Who would let me borrow their fretless bass for a show?
dclaassen replied to SimBass's topic in General Discussion
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I’m not a big fan of Mackie speakers, especially compared to RCF. They just do not have the same balanced projection…just my opinion
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I think I paid about £50 for the Elixers on the MP5. LaBellas flats that came with the fretless…both these sets have lasted a while. Just put Black Beauties on the Yamaha…those were around £40 IIRC. Don’t need super expensive strings, but have tried and hate cheap ones.
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Was a huge Buffet fan. Great musician who would just pop into a bar and start singing…
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Really enjoying this discussion. I think it’s mostly academic for me because, after 50-plus years of playing … 1. It’s way more about the instrument than the amp ( unless either/both are crap) and playing tech 2. I like what I like with a produced sound, and have a good idea of how to get it, but can’t quantify the process 3. Live gigging tone is different than sitting at home alone tone. 4. Most of it is in our heads anyway. Bass players probably obsess over tone more than anyone. 5. Nobody else cares. Submitted with both respect and ironic smirk.
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Same here::::
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I’m going to try using just the 410 cab at next week’s rehearsal.
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See if I agree with you after next week’s rehearsal. To my ear, the 15 just adds in some nice lows…how high of volume levels are you talking about? Seems these cabs work really well with the amp, as they should since they are part of a factory matched stack. Loving the tone though…. now I have to sell the Fender…
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Fender Dual Showman with 4x12 slant front cab and factory spring reverb. Used condition, but everything works. Currently runs on 110v, but will include heavy duty transformer. Lovely warm tube sound. Reluctant sale-I'd love to keep it at home for practice, recording, etc, but cannot spare room for 2 amps. IMO, this amp would be ideal in a studio/practice facility setting. I will certainly entertain offers on asking price or consider trade/partial trade for a good 4x10 cabinet plus money my way. Willing to deliver/meet up within a reasonable distance. Please share with your guitarist friends! Additional pictures available on request. -
I picked it up…the quad cab is heavy, but the head is really good, and the 15 is usable. I’m never going to be an Elf and 10” kind of player.
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Probably…and something like that will be the future plan…
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Exactly...and I am intrigued by some of the features....
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I'm getting rid of an all-valve Fender (Dual Showman) head that weighs about 50 pounds.....so not to worried about the TE head...
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All good points...this rig is way underpriced. I already have a spare power amp, and am planning on replacing the speakers as we gig more. I am still not convinced that 10's will actually make me happy on low notes...we shall see.
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The amp reminds me a bit of the Musicman I had many years ago. If it sounds close to that, then I'm happy with that. Having the Preamp/power amp setup lets you upgrade as you need and still retain what is (I hope) a top-notch preamp for what I want it for. The amp and cabs can be updated as I start actually making money from gigs. That's the plan, anyway. I think it's easy to acquire great gear...the hard part is doing it without spending bucketloads of money...:)
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Got to be lighter than my current head at around 50lbs
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After hauling my dual showman around, I’ve decided to sell it on. I found a TE G12 rig with 4x10 and 1x15 cabs at a good price. I like the idea of the tube/solid state option, on board compression, and foot pedal. I’m also thinking the 2 cabs gives a bit of flexibility. Thoughts?
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Nice thread resurrection! I still lug a fender 4x12 cabinet around, and have been known to use an 18. Do you folks who use a 1 x 10 or 2 x 10 with your 5 string notice a lack of low end? IIRC, an open B is around 30 hz.
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Probably should be in "Share Your Music"...
dclaassen replied to Dankology's topic in General Discussion
I tend to be a grumpy old fart, and I like it as is…agree it shouldn’t be an effect you use on lots of tracks. -
How long have you had them on? Looks great, btw!
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Thanks! Sounds pretty nice as well. It’s not as nuanced as the MPV but has the brute force to keep up a loud drummer…
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I put a light gauge set of DR Black Beauties on the BBNE2 tonight. Impressive, balanced sound with a tight low B. I can see where some folks might find these grippy, but It’s not a problem for me. Plus, black strings on a black bass, ebony board, and gold hardware looks pretty slick.
