Dave_1

Evening all. Bit of advise needed please. I have a sire V9. I usually run it through an Ashdown 180 head and two 250w cabs. I also have a little orange crush 25w practice amp. See photo

The wife thinks it shakes the house down. So I’m tempted to use some headphones. I can run my beats headphones through the orange crush. With audio input. So I can hear the music and bass

is there a better set up that doesn’t break the bank ? 
 

thanks for any advice

Dave 

I don’t usually follow the crowd. I do what’s comfortable for me. I find the music stand helpful to hold tab sheet music whilst practicing 

I don’t usually follow the crowd. I do what’s comfortable for me. I find the music stand helpful to hold tab sheet music whilst practicing 

Woohoo. Thanks guys. I was a little worried it would need repair. Batteries changed and she’s purring perfectly

rookie error I guess

thank you 

Dave 

Perfect. I’ll change the batteries in a while. Fingers crossed it’s just that

ill keep you posted

thank you for that

dave 

Hi John

come to think of it. Yes. Amp off but still plugged in. Does that make a difference ? 
thanks

dave 

Hi all. 
I have a Sire Marcus miller V9. Whilst practicing last night. I flicked the switch between passive and active. On passive all ok. On active. No sound. But a faint crackle. I thought it was a lead issue. Changed that. Still the same. 

ive bought some new batteries. And will change them over tonight Although the ones in it are only a month or so old. 
if it’s not the batteries. What else could it be ? 
thanks in advance 

Dave 
 

Thanks all. I’ve ordered stuart Clayton’s. And dummies. I’m getting on ok with it. Have a few songs under my belt. 
21 years ago I stopped guitar and drums. So really sort of starting again. Never been as excited before as I am with the bass. Love it !  Thanks for everyone’s advice 

Dave 

Afternoon all

Hope all is well. having taken the jump into my first bass. Could anyone recommend a good first book. Preferably tab. Just To get me started. I know there are online illustrations. But I do prefer a book. 
I know I will get a few recommendations. But an easy book to learn my way around the fretboard and maybe string a   Basic tune together ? 

many thanks

Dave 

On 06/12/2021 at 21:32, TheGreek said:

Welcome Dave

 

There are several basses in the £300 region which are worth looking at. The Marcus Miller Sire, The G&L Tributes, Squire Standard (both P and J pick ups) and Spector are all worth looking at. Avoid the Affinity range Fenders - all the above are better basses for the money.

 

Lots of bargains to be had in the Marketplace here so keep an eye on what's on offer.

 

Beware of the dreaded GAS - pointless telling you really as we all succumb to it.

thanks mate. Appreciate your help. I’ve just bought myself a Marcus miller V9 4 string. And a couple of Ashdown amps with an electric blue 180. Very impressed with the Marcus miller. Lovely to play. Play in the lightest of sense at the mo lol 

Hi All

I'm looking for a Bass guitar tutor in or around Mayland / Maldon in Essex, no bass guitar as yet, I wanted to have a lesson before investing in a decent bass, so i will need to borrow one to start with if possible, 

Can anyone help please ?

Many Thanks

Dave 

Morning everyone

I'm new to the forum, so a big hello, I haven't picked a guitar up in 20 odd years, So sort of starting again, I've never learned how to play the bass, big regret as I've always wanted to learn it, would any of you have some pointers as to what bass to buy, I've looked at a couple, I'm torn between the Fender Aerodyne or the Ibanez 600, second hand obviously, what would you guys recommend ? I'm not a lover of cheap cheap instrument's, but don't want to spend the earth starting off again

also any recommendations for a bass tutor, I'm based nr Chelmsford Essex

any help would be appreciated 

Dave