Stewart

It's the socket in the bass. If it's passive (no batteries) then just open it up and take a look at the socket connection that mates with the tip on the plug - it probably just needs bending over slightly to keep a firmer grip. Alternatively just replace it with a new one (if you have a soldering iron). If you have an active bass, it might be more problematic, as the sockets are usually enclosed - you can't really get to the tip connection and would have to replace the entire socket. (Beaten to it )

There are a few Japanese models with P pickups - some here: [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=3"]Guitar Emporium Jazz Basses[/url]

Gallien Krueger MB150s are very good. You could just get the head and use one of your 2x10s or go for the combo (possibly a bit over budget).

The Barefaced Compact isn't sealed

Yes, I've got a 1001RB and a pair of 1x12 Neos. I bought the rig after hearing a 700RB/1x15 combo, and I've never (yet) regretted it. The fan (top exhaust) is a slight downside if you're rack-mounting, as you really need an extra U above for it to exhaust into, but at least (being large) it's quiet. Everything else about it is outstanding - feels/sounds infinitely powerful! I love the cabs too, though they're not the lightest Neos by some way they're not heavy. The finish lasts reasonably well so far, and the handles and grilles don't rattle. The sound/effect is hard to describe sensibly, but I'd say they reproduce attack particularly well. I'd buy another GK head in an instant, but I'd probably take a look at Alex's offerings if I was buying cabs again.

Definitely goes to 11

[quote name='dood' post='563897' date='Aug 9 2009, 12:02 AM']Who are these people and where do I find them???!!!!! ;o)[/quote] Take a look at RCF 4PRO 7001 as one example. JBL, EV et al undoubtedly do similar arrayable units. Not really a bass rig though Edit: Here's a link: [url="http://www.rcf.it/web/rcf/products/pro-speaker-systems/4pro-series/4pro-7001a-mh"]RCF 3way arrayable[/url]

[quote name='Mr.T' post='563332' date='Aug 8 2009, 10:01 AM']I can see that having multiple drivers vertically would extend the coverage vertically, but not how having two rows of drivers (traditional 4x10 or 8x10) would then make that coverage horizontally narrower.... am I missing something?[/quote] Multiple vertical drivers don't extend the coverage vertically - they extend the coverage horizontally (where you want it) - it does seem counter-intuitive, I know... Much of the effect is due to the (approximation of) creating a line source - like all those long hanging array PAs you invariably see these days. This might help: [url="http://www.linkwitzlab.com/frontiers.htm#E"]Line sources[/url]

[quote name='lateralus462' post='563256' date='Aug 8 2009, 01:38 AM']but then again at some point someone is going to want to add more speakers ...[/quote] Not me! I've got a pair of 1 x 12s and have no desire for anything larger or heavier. I'm not evangelising, or promoting the use of any particular setup - I was simply attempting (poorly, no doubt ) to explain dispersion.

Having multiple drivers and different box shapes affects the dispersion (or coverage). Placing multiple drivers vertically might be expected to extend the coverage vertically (ceiling to floor), but it actually greatly extends the coverage left to right. It varies with frequency too - generally drivers become more directional as the frequency increases, so you can improve the dispersion of a single driver by using a smaller second driver and crossing-over to that where the larger bass driver starts to get too directional. If you think in terms of lighting, a vertical 4 x10 might produce light like a floodlight (with barn-doors top and bottom) and a 4 x 10 traditional would be more like a spot...

[quote name='deksawyer' post='561659' date='Aug 6 2009, 02:11 AM']Look into the EV 767a. Far superior to the equivalent SM58.[/quote] I'll second that - superb mics. For a much cheaper option, this is hard to beat: [url="http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR222481"]AKG D88[/url]

[url="http://www.contrabass.com/pages/frequency.html"]Frequencies[/url]

Does it have a mains voltage selector set to 115/120v perhaps? Otherwise, it sounds like bad news, and any further diagnosis means taking the covers off - just claim DOA

I'd get a 1001RB-II and spend the change on something else. The difference in pure output terms will be almost undetectable, it's also less than half the weight - and for your budget you could buy two and have a spare!

I'd say you could possibly play more pizzicato/percussively than with a fretted - you can stop the notes dead a lot more effectively. But hearing every note clearly is an absolute necessity.

It's natural wear, it's "mojo", and it doesn't devalue the neck - anything you do to it quite possibly will... But if you're not bothered, then the oil could well be nice, or get a luthier to relacquer the whole thing.

You won't get a cheaper (or arguably better) solution than a linkwitz-riley filter crossover. If you want to have both low and high frequencies filtered you would simply use the Mid output of a 3-way crossover (think DBX, Behringer, Samson etc etc) The Low/Mid frequency control would be set to (example) 50 Hz, the Mid/High to (example) 3kHz. The Mid output would then consist of audio between 50 Hz and 3kHz. Nothing needs to be connected to Low output or High output, you just use the Mid. You don't need to use two channels, you can feed several amps from any output.

Doesn't look like you can (in the normal way)- it's designed to be used as a crossover in traditional 2-way designs (regardless of the 2/3way labelling) - you can't choose a frequency lower than 1kHz. You need a 3way crossover (Low/Mid/High) where you can set the low frequency cutoff where you want it (40-50Hz probably) However - you *could* use the 40Hz rolloff (not variable frequency though...) as your low frequency cutoff, and then set the high frequency cutoff with the frequency knob. You would leave the unit in 2way mode and just use one channel. Using Channel 1, just stick the input into INPUT and take the output from CH1 LF output. That unit is old and strange though (18dB/octave, though the 40Hz rolloff is 24) - possibly noisy and/or unreliable... best bet - buy something else!

Yes - you will need a 3-way crossover.

I agree absolutely - having different frequencies set for the two cabs is a very bad idea

OK, assuming one channel, feeding one cab, you can choose 2-way mode and have either the high or low output. If you set the frequency to 100 Hz, you'd get deep rumbly sound from the low out You'd get very bottom-light output from the high-out. If you set the frequency to 40Hz, you'd get almost nothing from the low output - the high output would have the entire audio range except 40Hz and below (which aren't real notes on a 4 string) - this is possibly what you'll be after... If you select 3-way mode (and have sufficient range on the controls, then you could use the mid output to have nothing below 40Hz as previously, but also nothing above (for example) 4000Hz) The stereo/twin channels mean that you can have differing frequencies for each amp channel/cab, but you won't be able to have 2 way and three way simultaneously (on any that I've encountered) Note also that you do not want to be changing frequencies on the fly while the amp is on - you'll get very surprising noises... Does that make sense?

Bought a Subdecay Prometheus pedal at a good price, in great condition, well packed, very prompt delivery and good communications throughout. Recommended - Thanks Ed!

What's the mic? A super or hyper-cardioid would probably help a bit... Does the desk have hi-pass filters (if so, use them) Does the PA have subs? If so, can you feed them from an aux channel and only feed that with signals that need subs (ie NOT vocals)?

Check the specs for noise figures perhaps, but I've got a Behringer in my 'stereo' and it's all-but inaudible even with your ear right up to the tweeter. It's such a straightforward design it would be hard to make a bad one...

Get any Linkwitz-Riley (24dB/Octave) crossover (Behringer, DBX, Samson, loads of others...) Set it up as a 2-way, and use the high output