GreeneKing

Richard Bona

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='613353' date='Sep 30 2009, 10:09 PM']ok so final questions, is my amp currently delivering 200watts? if i added a 200watt cab will i have 200watts being delivered from both amp and cab? and finally will this have a major impact in my overall loudness and presence?[/quote] If the amp has a max output of 200 watts or thereabout into 4 ohm, and you add an extension cab in [b]series[/b] to increase the impedance seen by the amp then the output will fall. The whole idea of a 4 ohm combo with a series output to increase the impedance seems strange to say the least. I'd argue that adding an extension cab to an amp that will have its output reduced is a waste of time.

[quote name='chris_b' post='612703' date='Sep 30 2009, 01:23 AM']There are no downsides to playing a 4 or 5 string bass, but it would be a mistake to keep changing back and forth between a 4 and a 5 while you are trying to acclimatise on the 5! Keep playing and getting better on the 5 and you'll be glad you stuck at it! If I can do it anyone can![/quote] Absolutely. The only downside is that you may feel guilty for owning some superb 4 stringers and not playing them

A place called 'Gear' in Kendal, does trendy home and kitchen stuff. It's rather comfy

The semi parametric is exactly the reason I went U-Retro. I use around 30 to 40 degrees clockwise on the sweep and nearly max on the boost. Bass is low (boost only) and no treble boost or cut. I love the tone.

Alan That gap in the control cavity outside of the plate is [b]HUGE[/b]. Just to save you the stress I'll take it off your hands for a fiver, heck I'll even collect.

Kendal, as per the title

I've just bought one from Mark for my NS-5XL to nestle in. Very nice choice imo.

That sounds ideal, with a chance to try it out 1st

I've played a 73 P for a short while. My 62 AV Re-Issue is truly a great P bass, others have said it's the best P they've played too. Personally I'd find a good AV in a shop and pay more. Sorry I can't offer a more direct comparison. Under a grand is good, is that including duty and VAT?

Yes that's right Alan. You can buy a board with two strips of foam underneath and sit your cabs on it. Or you can just stick the cab straight onto the two foam strips. Less to carry, cheaper, more compact but slightly more fiddly.

I've had strange noises from a bass but it's either been my playing ( ) or the battery getting low.

Went shopping today, bought this at 1/2 price: No longer need these:

Much cheaper than the pad itself Alan is if you just buy the two Auralex foam strips and use the amp itself at the 'plywood board' that costs another £30 odd Boost them mids all the way, you know it makes sense

I think it's also important to get someone out front to check too Alan. I'm noticing how directional bass is at the mo.

This guy sells 4" leather straps on eBay, tooled or otherwise made to length. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-inch-WIDE-TOOLED-LEATHER-EXTREME-BASS-GUITAR-STRAP-58_W0QQitemZ200388150016QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item2ea8108300&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-inch-WIDE-TOOLED-L...id=p3911.c0.m14[/url]

What you can do, at least with Schallers and I see no reason Dunlop won't work too, is to fit the lock to the inner hole, put the outer hole over the string 1st and then place the straplock on. That way it all fits together neatly and if the lock fails there's a chance the outer hole will prevent a dive to the floor.

I love the colour on that Jazz Alan (or should I say Gramps?). Is the Jazz fitted with the same pre, with an active/passive switch. You must come and see my Spector some time. Peter

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='609311' date='Sep 26 2009, 03:39 PM']On a more serious note, does lemon oil work OK on ebony?[/quote] Yes

Looking through Alan's drawers ey This is a family show you know! Yes indeed, cocobolo makes me think Alembic too

If I could have obtained an ACG01 Stuart it would have been a no brainer as they say. The opportunity to set up each pup with it's own low pass is important to me. Mids and sweepable are the other reason. I'm refining my sound now I get up and make noise in front of people.

Nice? Very Simple? Hmmm....