Jay Carter Music

Hi, I am an Ehrlund EAP user and I like the onboard preamp that comes with it and I'd like an extra one! The cheapest thing for me would be to buy the preamp with the PU £415 from thomann and find someone to chip in who wants the PU on its own. (Ehrlund do recommend using the PU with the onboard preamp just to be transparent). You could though for example use it with headway EBD 2 or EBS SCAP if you wanted to. I have tried it with both it works well I just personally prefer to have onboard controls. Some people hate stuff on their bass and might fancy a go. Any takers? https://www.thomann.de/gb/ehrlund_microphones_eap_system.htm

So I'm originally a guitarist for my sins! I tried a lot of different pickups for acoustic guitar and ended up absolutely swearing by a product called the Highlander IP2. Highlander are no longer in business but an english company called headway shine the torch with similar technology. By these broad mathematical brush strokes in theory this pick up is going to sound absolutely awesome! (Not nasal quacky and for a piezo very natural and balanced high output feedback resistant.) This product is very niche and does require small grooves routed into the bridge feet with maple pads underneath them which I think will put off some purists. For me that doesn't seemed that much more offensive than bridge adjusters or some other pick ups that drill into the bridge or have pads under the bridge feet. If it sounds good I wouldn't mind! I've rinsed the internet there is one on a bass in bass direct and theres about 3 reviews on the entire web - all seem on the positive side. I'd love to know anything at all! Opinions! Experience! Whatever you have. I'd love to try this pick up especially in the London area.

Thanks guys new moon were great for my needs! Easy to change instruments ect!

Hi anyone got any good recommendations for insurance? Up to 10k's worth of equipment including a double bass. If they do public liability too thats good! Thanks for your time

I’ve owned mini mark and GK MB150S and a PJB cub I now have a GR bass mini head and GR bass AT 110 cab. I’m totally sold on all of the GR stuff, it’s very loud and sounds very transparent but still very nice sounding. Also it’s extremely light. I really don’t see the other options as being in the same league for upright or electric IMO! It’s a little tricky to get your hands on though but bass direct have stuff in stock or can order it in. Some people don’t trust the carbon models for stability but I personally do and there’s wood options if you prefer that anyway!

Thanks guys: Tim Bachelar (Leicester)I just Had a look online and he seems interesting and it’s good he has things set up already before sale. Anyone have any knowledge/experience of him or his luthier?

Thanks guys. I’m in London for my sins so Thwaites is quite close. Would you guys rate bass bags over it or too far out for you to have tried?

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Headway_Pro_Upright.html Anyone got any thoughts or opinions on this I’d be interested to hear any! The guy who set up the basses and fitted the pickup anyone know of him? thanks guys Jay

I’m hoping to hire a double bass flight case maybe a days grace each side for pickup delivery: Dates: 21st December 2022 - 5th January 2023 If you can help what’s the pick up drop off address?

I got my GR Bass AT110 and have been using it a lot. I have to say it is what I was looking for. It is unfair to compare it to a BF one10 without a tweeter but I did try them back to back. The GR was louder, much fuller and more balanced. If they were in a fist fight the BF would probably win for sturdiness I would guess but the GR seems sturdy enough and I'm trying not to slam it around! If you like a more modern transparent sound the GR AT110 runs rings around the competition that I have heard at that kinda weight class. I also have a super midget and for me its like an ultra light weight compact version of it. It can't compete with it in terms of performance but if you want to keep things easy to carry by foot then this a like the little brother that is showing some of his older brothers potential! In this instance I'm really not convinced the carbon fibre sounds worse than wood by the way, if anything I'd say its more open sounding! There is plenty of good bass equipment out there but I think GR Bass are massively underrated. Have tried a couple of the heads too and I'm completely sold on them. Not sure the GR bass 12" stuff would sound as good as the super midget but I'm happy to have the SM as a tank of a cab that will go on forever and sound great and have the AT110 to hop around on foot and still get it done when I want to shove something on my back and get going!

Thanks for that, I have heard about the wizzi 10 and 12 a few times just looked at the 10 online, 8kg with a tweeter is pretty impressive! Got a GR Bass AT 110 on order which is 3kg lighter and £50 cheaper but if that doesn't get me where I want to be I will definitely consider the wizzi!

I should be able to AB the BF 110 against the GR AT 110. Will let you know as soon as I get through the dreaded lead times! How long was after ordering for you? I'm 9 days in!

It's for a mix of little gigs all different but I got some IEM's that will be coming along for the ride when I need them for sure!

I would have assumed it to be the case but I was interested to hear the opinion of someone who'd AB'd them.

You say all the right things! Thanks again

If it works out at 5kg I will be blown away. If it was just for electric bass I wouldn't look any further than the BF one10! That logo is awesome Stevie only just clocked it!

If it easier to pitch with for whatever reason I'll be happy! If it's not I will try something else.

The GR BASS AT 110 is £50 cheaper and 3.5 kg lighter than the BF one10T. I already have a super midget which sounds incredible so I have no need for something else of that kinda weight.The BF one10 is nearly perfect and I have no problem with 7kg but its just not amazing on my double bass set up for pitching/clarity. (most double bassists say the same) The barefaced one10 T maybe the best thing out there but at £499 and 5kg and I think potentially a more transparent modern sounding 10" I think its worth a go.

just out of interest, the BF 210 compared to the AT 210 which one was more transparent sounding would you say?

£499 from bass direct. Will let you know how I get on!