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[quote name='Toasted' post='1235375' date='May 18 2011, 10:53 AM']I guess there must be lots of people with crap speakers attached to their televisions.[/quote] Not me... but, IMO, the bass sounded weak in the mix.

[quote name='OzMike' post='1235141' date='May 18 2011, 03:58 AM']'tube link: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beXuw-x166o"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beXuw-x166o[/url] The bass was mixed way too low, IMHO. Does JPJ always leave the pickup covers on? Guess it's ok if you pluck right on the end of the fingerboard.[/quote] I've just watched it on the iPlayer thingy. Yep - the bass is there, but it's barely audible. And very scooped. But still - my God.. how mediocre is he? (SS, not JPJ)

[quote name='KK Jale' post='1234343' date='May 17 2011, 02:33 PM']I kind of admire SS's schtick and self-invention but does the music really compare... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DOnKJ232M"]RL Burnside somewhere in a field in 1978[/url][/quote] That's exactly what I'm talkin' about... Fair play to SS, though - he's done alright out of it...

I never got the Seasick Steve adulation... Isn't he Country Blues for people who buy CDs from ASDA? *ducks behind rock*

[quote name='KevB' post='1233980' date='May 17 2011, 09:24 AM']I was trying to put my finger on it and it sounds like there is a lot of very low end and a fair bit of high end but not much in the middle?[/quote] Obviously those halls are a mare to mix, but my own feeling is that Alex's mushy tone has a lot to do with it these days. He used to have a lively, clear crunchy tone. Now it's dull and muddy. IMO.

Apologies for reviving an old thread, but the video clips I've made in the past have used the crappy mic on my camera. I've now got a Zoom H2 which, and I thought I'd do another clip to try and give an idea of how hefty these combos sound... (If you can't stomach hackneyed 12-bar basslines, look away now)

[quote name='solo4652' post='1233294' date='May 16 2011, 05:14 PM']Well, that's what I've been doing, really. Trouble is, after a few listens I think I've got it but after few more listens, I convice myself that it's something else. And so it goes on. Headaches, confusion, irritation...[/quote] ...then it's time to stop listening for a bit! You'll be amazes how much the brain does behind the scenes when you're not listening. When you come back to it, it'll make more sense...

Everyone's approach is different - mine would be just to listen to the song repeatedly, and let it sink in. A line will present itself eventually...

The build quality of the Promethean is excellent. IMO, it looks quite cool, too.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='1232914' date='May 16 2011, 12:25 PM']I read silly threads on TB all the time.. ok i post some pointless music threads, but this takes the cake.. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/pick-my-favorite-color-me-770967/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/pick-my-f...olor-me-770967/[/url] im not knocking TB but sometimes the threads take talking bass to its limits[/quote] It's just a daft self-mocking thread, zillions of which can also be found on BC.

I hung on and bought a used H2 for re surround function. I can just plonk it in the middle...

Ah, OK. Looking at the price of the MiniMark, I've got an idea of your budget. I can only recommend what I've used, and I'd 100% recommend a Promethean: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm[/url] There's a few Promethean lovers here on BC.

What are you going to be using the combo for? Gigs? Rehearsals? Do you have PA support?

Just picked up an H2 and recorded a rehearsal and gig with it. It's brilliant. Very punchy, and it records front and back, so it's perfect for putting in the middle of the band.

'Sponsored by Jazz Cruises - Producer of 'The Smooth Jazz Cruise'' I'll pass too....

A wedding at The Baltic Exchange on Newcastle Quayside. Just got home from the soundcheck - we're not on until 11, so I don't have to go back until 10:30pm. Should be fun. [url="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8536388&l=afe9b72009&id=690966321"]Here's a pic of the room.[/url]

[quote name='Thunderpaws' post='1230876' date='May 14 2011, 12:23 PM']I think it is safe to say that Rush have assumed control....at £70 a ticket![/quote] My pals & I have managed to resist the temptation to buy a ticket. We're going to feel crap on Saturday night when they're at The Newcastle Arena, but... crap happens.

[quote name='Ronz' post='1230822' date='May 14 2011, 11:29 AM']Nice bunch of people here,lol Ronz[/quote] Yeah, we are. You should try it sometime...

[quote name='lojo' post='1230705' date='May 14 2011, 08:47 AM']steady on whoever put this site together is obviously lacking correct information, but clearly must have a passion for the fret less bass[/quote] As has been mentioned previously, it's just a gateway page. Someone hoping to make money from referral ads on the page, or even to get an offer for the domain name.

Excellent! What a tool. Let's hope he doesn't sell it to another unsuspecting soul...

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1229408' date='May 12 2011, 10:27 PM']Are there any nice pics/video reviews of this amp?[/quote] There's a couple of bits on YouTube, but there's not as much as there should be.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1229346' date='May 12 2011, 09:40 PM']Getting hacked off with the sullying Aberdeen has received in recent times because of ebay scammers inexplicably claiming to be located here when they aren't, I PM'd the seller via our local music forum to offer any assistance toward a resolution and also gave him a link to this thread *snip*[/quote] So the seller is reading this thread? OK then... Mr. Waaaaa.... I've known Warwickhunt for years and years and years, along with any number of North-East-based Basschatters, and I guarantee EVERYTHING that he's telling you is 100% true. Put some effort in, man. Ask around your neighbours. One of of them has your bass.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1228528' date='May 12 2011, 10:44 AM']If for one moment we forget that we are chatting via the internet, and instead imagine this exact situation recreated in real life, like if we were all invited to this "big" party, don't you think that a total stranger would think twice before asking someone if they have ocd at the risk of offending the bloke and be rewarded back with a bunch of 5's, or worse?[/quote] I don't think you understand Basschat.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1228493' date='May 12 2011, 10:16 AM']There's a glorious irony in you typing this out twice. [/quote]

'Welcome to overreaction central!'