karlfer

OK, so tiny bit more tweaking this week. Gig last night, told to turn it down by guitard at sound check, even though only one not through PA. Original bassist/vocalist for Twin Lizzy there, came up at end of gig, said bass sound was superb and asked what the bass was (Lakland Daryll Jones). (No prizes for guessing what his main bass is!) Chuffed to bits. I am so grateful to you guys for sorting me out when I was in spoilt brat mode. All the best, Karl.

OK, so followed you 2 guys advice. Been experimenting every night this week. Gig last night, big hotel/pub near Wigan. Sound checked at half time in the football. Lead guitard did walkabout with his wireless, came back reporting rig sounded FANTASTIC! Certainly no tone or volume issues. Fearing the worst response after Englands performance, seemed a packed pub decided if they couldn't party with England, they would party with BBGM. Still always surprised seeing 20 to 50 year olds bouncing about to things like Freebird and Am I Evil. Drummer from the last band I was in,and the drummer from Twin Lizzy both there and both genuinely enjoyed the gig. Thanks guys, I am so relieved. The help guys like you give freely on this forum is why it's such a bloody good place to be. I really can't thank you enough, Cheers, Karl.

Many thanks again fellas. Mother buggering off home tomorrow, so will be time to start experimenting and annoying the Mrs. Hopefully will get closer by Friday nights gig (yes, we are playing on the same night as England!). All the best lads, Karl.

Cheers JTUK, going to be patient and follow your advice. I know it's me that's the problem and you have given me a great deal to work with to get the sound I am looking for. This forum is great when folk are stumped and get good people like you giving their time and experience to help them. Can't stretch as far as the Aguilar, but there is a WorkingPro 4x10 on evilbay that I have just put a bid on. If I get it, I will sell the UK Ashdown Mag 4x10. All I need now is for my mother to bugger off home so I can make some noise! All the best, Karl.

I've got a 600 watt, 8 ohm 4x10 Ashdown Mag, UK made, coming on the market very soon. Pretty much immaculate. However, like everything else, you need to check how many watts your amp pushes out at different ohms. I will be wanting a very reasonable £110 picked up. As was said before, once you get around the £100 mark, you will find some very good gear. Good luck, Karl.

Thanks for that JTUK. Think I really just panicked myself a bit. Stupid really, changing from one make to another, and expecting the same sound, just louder and clearer. Going to make a start on the road you suggest. I really am actually quite thick and have never had an amp as sophisticated as this. Wish me luck!

Hi folks. 1st gig last night with recently acquired SWR 350X. Using Son of Bertha 1x15 with tweeter, Mag 4x10 with tweeter, both 8 ohms, 350 and 600 watts respectively. Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones. Previously used Ashdown Mag 300, 2x10, with the bass and the above mentioned Mag 4x10. Just used to push in the "Deep" preset, instant John Paul Jones sound. (Well, the 5 notes I can play were!). OK, back to the SWR at last nights gig. Hated it. 1. Green limiter light coming on with pre at 5 and Master at 4. I don't really understand what this does, but knocked back the Master to stop it coming on, thus restricting my volume. It has a Limiter Defeat, but I was scared to use it for fear of damaging anything. 2. Has this Aural Enhancer thing, followed by a bass control, then Midrange Level,then Midrange Frequency, then it has a treble control. Apparently it's all parametric? Also, adjustable tweeter which I turned to zero. So, I am not getting enough volume (certainly not as much as my old 300 watt Mag) and I can't get that lovely smooth, bassy John Paul Jones kinda sound. My immediate reaction was to get rid and get a 2nd hand ABM head, but I can't really afford to take the inevitable hit. Having thought about it rationally, this is the most complicated amp I have ever owned and surely the volume and sound are in there. I am just too dim to sort it. Having further thought about my knee jerk ( or is it just jerk?) reaction, there is masses of willing experience on here, so.... any advice really would be really gratefully accepted. Cheers, Karl.

I sold one exactly the same on ebay last year, same colour/matching headstock/gold hardware. Unlike this, mine was absolutely mint. Was gutted I only got £440 for it, but I was desperately skint at the time.

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='860123' date='Jun 7 2010, 05:42 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rickenbacker-4001-Bass-Guitar-copy-/200480876017?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2ead9765f1"]Equally unsubtle.[/url][/quote] Didn't Hondo use those extra tree strings to get enough break angle for the strings, over the nut? Or perhaps, as ever, I have lost reality. Karl.

My 1st Dave's speaker lead. Been playing for 35 years. I didn't know leads came THIS GOOD! Superb, friendly service, with advice as well. Wont be my last order, that is for sure. Many thanks Dave, Karl.

[quote name='Johnston' post='856432' date='Jun 3 2010, 07:13 PM']Does anyone else get put off when they see catalogue shots rather than the actual item??[/quote] Ohhh yus.

Oh Lordy.

Just bought Andy's Son of Bertha. Superb bit of kit in great condition. Top bloke to deal with. Many thanks Andy, all the best mate.