TomKent

I've had good and bad experiences, my last was bad - it obviously got a damn good drop to do the damage it did. I was just unlucky! (I think)

I play a lot of guitar - was hard to not 'over play' on bass when I started.

Only got 2 at the moment, bad times!

Went from me being louder, then them having a demo and cranking up (amps + pa = noisier than me ), me not wanting to crank up to a stupid extent and stopping. Them stopping them me starting the demoing again.. continue the cycle.

Fair few people are reading these so says Google Anaytics - I hope.

In addition - I tried writing this with a bit of tongue in cheek as I had banter with Gibson throughout.

[url="http://tomkent.tumblr.com/"]Day 4[/url] now up.

That was long! Err.. no more to post about the trip now!!

Umm.. next week.. Krampera KVB800 System review - but not in this thread.

[url="http://tomkent.tumblr.com/"]Day 3[/url] now online - any comments on the writeup? Trying to keep it under 1000 words per day.. tricky stuff!

[s]Paul Geary won't be happy! haha. [/s]

Beaten to it.

But still, imagine the shame Paul would get if he was fobbed of because she wanted to play all the live gigs on bass herself?

[url="http://tomkent.tumblr.com/"]Day 2[/url] now online! (more talk about gear in this one..)

I bought a 250watt Eden Nemesis NC250 solidstate for £250 end of last year. Really blooming loud! (2nd hand by the way)

[quote name='ThomBassmonkey' post='1201377' date='Apr 16 2011, 12:23 AM']Bass Direct have the head in for £1794, the B1T is £1038 and the B1B is £894, that's where I was looking at the price.

Krampera were just around the corner from us at LBGS but the only time I heard them really was when Clutterbutt was destroying any kind of tone they may have had with his tasteless slap (IMO of course ). Standing on the GK stand with the TC stand facing us didn't really allow me to hear much else, including for a couple of days after. I look forward to hearing your views on it once you've got your rig though. [/quote]

Criky - I'll be sending an email to 'head office' about that on Monday.

I'll put a multitude of things through it, maybe even use DarkMatterAudio's new device on a live scale (whenever I organise getting one sent over) - got a relatively big/important gig with it next Friday and a VERY important gig (if I'm allowed to use the whole system) on the 21st May. One this weekend is out of the way I can crack on with reviews haha!

Edit: christ almighty, my rig's worth £3726 by their standards.. hmm..

I'll do a full write up of this but seriously guys, this is like no amp I've played before - played a Lairat through it and immediately fell in love. The tonal qualities possible is amazing, plus with the 15" bottom cab the bass is crazy! And the head is small and lightweight as is the B1T cab

There are a lot of nifty features which aren't obviously unless mentioned, for instance - you can fun ALL your pedals off the footswitch that comes with it. The footswitch runs via an XLR and transfers power - this means no need for a transformer.. it's all there for you - you could run a whole board off it I believe. I'll write up more when I've go time, and anyone local to me is more than welcome to try it out - or come to any live gigs and see it in action

Did I mention it lights up?

German kid came up to me at MusikMesse, shook my hand and said 'I have so much respect for you. You're as young as me and you're an amazing bassist. Respect!" then walked off with his mates - was so chuffed!

Some of you may have seen these at the London Bass Show - seriously good amps. Literally the best amp I have ever played through!

Haven't had a proper play through this one, however I spent 4 days with the KVB 800 B1T B1B and KVB B1T B1 800.

Full review on the way too.

Anyone else got one?

edit: sorry for the sideways photo.. BC hates me at the moment haha

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1200133' date='Apr 14 2011, 11:52 PM']There does tend to be a lot of pros using the combos.[/quote]

They get given them probably.

The electrics are good in them, the sound just sounds really tainted.

I've never been a fan of MarkBass, out of any of the major brands Eden/EBS (and the one in my sig ) are the best, but when everything is left flat and it showcases the bass.

This has been my backup system for quite some time and I've only ever had to use it on the odd situation. Due to the durability of my new system I won't need this one anymore.

Max 100watt - nice bottom end and decent top end if you need it. Brilliant beginner stack with very little investment and this won't let you down.

Doesn't come with anything but the power cable for the head (attached) as I need the rest for my crazy new set up.

Sold as seen and you can test it before you leave!

£60ONO cash and collection only please (from Portsmouth).

Now live!

Check [url="http://tomkent.tumblr.com"]here[/url] at about 9pm UK time for the day 1 writeup.. that took longer than anticipated!

I'm just finishing off writing up day 1 as we speak, going to get it proof read tomorrow and then upload it for you guys to read. It's the most full day though.. so I might be able to write up the rest quickly. I've also got the Krampera rig turning up on Friday so a very full an in depth review which is picture heavy will be coming up soon!

Unless you want to record it - or it's a big venue - why bother with DI?

It's probably just for the 'I can't be bothered, it's not necessary' reason.

I'll be getting my new rig in the next 2-3 weeks and I've got the choice of rackmount or standalone. Now.. if I go rackmount I want a reason - so one of them is a tuner. What are the best rackmount tuners I can buy for under €150?

TK

I a Pompey-chatter too!

Welcome.

Well, I'm home now. Taking a couple of days off from everything musical (my fingers can't take it!) and then I'll be cracking on with the writeup and reviews of the gear I used. Went out with €160 and came back with €40, how does that work??

Just got back to the hotel after a very dodgy trip to a very dodgy part of Frankfurt. Crackheads galore.. AND €50 taxi home!

Phil! Come and try the Krampera stack out tomorrow - got an EBS demo board and a couple of vintage basses sorted. Also trying out a mystery brand tomorrow