niceguyhomer

Getting a bit clearer thanks. I did have a plan to buy a decent preamp at a later stage but can't really justify the outlay at the moment when I'm buying a power amp & cabs too.

It's all Klingon to me

[quote name='dood' post='111498' date='Dec 31 2007, 02:20 PM']Hey chap! to be honest.. I'd check to make sure the EBS microbass is able to supply enough signal to drive the poweramp effectively. (true line level output, that is) I used to use a P5000 in a metal band and had enough volume. (Used an Ampeg SVP to drive it) The Yammy amps are great.[/quote] Thanks Dood, will you have a look at this (EBS Microbass II spec) and tell me if it's ok... Technical Specifications: Nominal Input Level - 8 dBv Input Impedance 10 Mohms (Ch A), 1 Mohms (Ch Output Impedance 10 kohms Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB 20 - 20k Hz Tone Controls Bass +/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz Treble +/- 15 dB @ 10 kHz shelving Bright + 12 dB @ 10 kHz,15dB gain Midrange +/- 12 dB, 50 –2.000 Hz ,Q=0.80 Edge +/- 12 dB @ 7 kHz Boost Control Gain 0 – 30 dB Drive Control Gain 0 – 35 dB Dynamic Range typ 107 dB A-weighted Dimensions (L x W x H) 4.3” x 6.0” x 2.3” (110 x 153 x 58 mm) Weight 875g (1.95 lb.) Power Requirements 9 V DC Regulated, 10 mA

I'm going through the process of changing my rig at the moment and I borrowed a Yamaha PS5000 power amp and an Epifani UL310 the other night for a gig. I used my EBS Microbass II for the preamp got one of the best, tightest, punchiest bass sounds I've ever had. I've decided I want to go down this route now rather than buy a new head because I love the tones I get with the EBS and want the flexibility a power amp offers (ohm-wise) when choosing and using different cabs. I've read great things about the Yammy power amps and they're relatively inexpensive but I don't think this particular amp was quite powerful enough. We were only doing a fairly small pub and I had the amp running at about 80% which makes me wonder about buying the next model up - the PS7000 for the extra headroom it'd give me. Before I do, has anyone got any advice / suggestions / recommendations for other amps etc. because I know very little about power amps. Thanks in advance

[quote name='Hutton' post='111347' date='Dec 31 2007, 10:37 AM']Nice one Homer. From your profile I see that you can give me a couple of years. BTW, do you think there is any significance in the fact that we both are using precisions. Old guy + Precision - an inevitable path![/quote] Yeh - old gits & Precisions - it reminds me of a Police song...'Born in the 50s'

I bet I'm older than you Hutton but hey, we're still doing it aren't we? No fancy tricks I'm afraid - I used to be able to play a Strat behind my back and with my teeth too when I had some but these days playing behind my back would require two weeks in traction. Here's a couple taken a few weeks ago in Blackpool...

My favourite shop, not much bass gear but great service, great prices - need I say more.

Yeh, it's my old 5 string HS. I swapped with Peter for the Sterling - despite how much i loved the Sterling because I didn't see the point of having 3 fretted 4s. I thought I'd get a 5 again purely for indulgence and I must say I'm loving it.

Here's my Lakkie - I've sold the J-Retro since taking this pic and it's passive again with standard jazz knobs. This is the same bass with a black cherry tort pickguard from Jeannie's. This used to be mine and gawd I miss it

Good idea mate - bring on the Bongo

[quote name='mikeh' post='108964' date='Dec 24 2007, 04:09 PM']I should be seeing them in Chorley this weekend. Im still to hear the rig live, must do that while I have the chance [/quote] Probably gonna give the Bongo a run out on Saturday - I'm feeling saucy.

You sneaked a picture!!! If I'd known you were going to do that I'd have combed my hair ;-)

I'm confused - this thread wasn't there when I posted mine

A good issue IMHO and our own silverfoxnik on page 82 too

GB - gorgeous bass, nice one Andy.

Damn IT geeks, it's blocked - I'll have to wait until I get home to listen. Looking forward to hearing mine with its new Wizard Thumper on Christmas Day.