skidder652003

cheaper gettin' to exeter n' new york boye! Tho axe might cost ee more!

[quote name='lollington' timestamp='1344255217' post='1761723'] Skidder, I agree with a previous post- try without your Compressore. My EBS compressor takes most the low end out of my rig but sits tightly in the mix. [/quote] sometimes i cut the compressor (during quieter moments in the set so theres more control over how much pressure i play with) and it doesn't suddenly make the air move - so to speak; so i dont think its that. Im starting to think that its my position to the speaker, I didnt get the chance to stand out front from the speaker during the sound check, thats not going to happen next time! I will defo move out a bit and see if that makes a difference. I'll still have to play right in front (thats the limitation of no band space in a titchy pub!) of the cabs but if the punters can feel it, thats fine

cabs stacked vertically, warwick on the bottom (its bigger) about half a meter from back wall, pub was small with low ceilings, beams, horse brasses etc! Quite busy as well so maybe bodies soaked it up, dunno? Will try angling the cabs inwards a bit more next time, thanks for that, what about strings? Using cheapo stringsdirect own brand, light/medium gauge, saying that, tried rotos, dunlop etc, didnt make much difference, but that a whole other thread! thanks for all suggestions by the way

dont think anyone tinkered with the warwick (i got the ashdown from new), will try messing with the comprerssore settings although theyre all pretty much a 12 o'clock and dont alter the sound too much as they're pretty transparent and subtle pedals. Im thinking standing so close to the speakers (as you do in these poxy tiny pubs) means you dont get the full effect of the air being moved, or is that cobblers?

HI guys ok so last night we're playing at the old Bell Inn and im using my Ampeg PF-500 with good old Dave Hall's VT-2 Pre pedal and a markbass Compressore through 2 x 15's @ 650 w @ 4 ohm combined (one a Warwick and the other an Ashdown). Got the PF turned up to midway on both vol and gain, got the mids and treble up half way and the bass up to 2 o'clock (ie two thirds up). Im thinking this is surely gonna move some air and get the bottom of the jeans flapping (and into the bargain get some ladies dancing!). But from where i was standing, ie about 3 feet in front of the speakers it still felt underpowered. I couldnt feel that vibration in the chest, if you know what i mean? Sure it was loud but just.....not rich...and....whats the word...? So, is it the speakers, settings? Or maybe from that small distance from the speakers you can't really feel the force so to speak, perhaps the punters could feel it further away? Is that how it works, dunno? Sorry a bit of a ramble but cant work out why i cant feel the damn thing, surely theres enough juice?

If the jaguar is shi*e, Im happy to take it off your hands my fine American friend! Hell, I'll even let you have my skanky Portaflex for it! PM me...please!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX1A2aDJugA&feature=relateIts"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX1A2aDJugA&feature=relateIts[/url] all here guys

Not really any difference IMO, I guess open mics tend to be more acoustic where i live and Jam Nights can sometimes have a drum kit and be a bit more "rock" ie sad old geezers playing crossroads ad nauseum!

I use an old 80s pedal by a Jap company called Phase. Its a flanger and its analogue heaven. Also have a BYOC analogue delay, also amazing (though dont really use it). Cant beat those old 70s / 80s pedals!

only got the one now so its my 82 JV squier P/J, dunno what its worth but paid about 450 for it. Would be gutted if it got nicked or damaged though.

£800? You lucky s*d! With that much the skys the limit! EBS, David Eden, Aguilar all pretty reliable aren't they?

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Peavey-USA-T-40-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Original-Hard-Shell-Case-T40-/120942883086?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c28c1f10e"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Peavey-USA-T-40-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Original-Hard-Shell-Case-T40-/120942883086?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c28c1f10e[/url] shame its in the states!

the lazy [s]fuc****s [/s]devils! Bump!

[quote name='Fuzzbass2000' timestamp='1340416230' post='1704326'] Wow. You could buy one of these instead: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EBONY-THUMB-REST-THUMBREST-MUSTANG-JAZZ-PRECISION-BASS-/230813934168?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35bd952258#ht_674wt_1270"]http://www.ebay.co.u...8#ht_674wt_1270[/url] .... and they're made of real wood.... (they [u]are [/u]fab by the way) [/quote] +1 theyre ace, loads nicer than the stock fender sh**e

if its a fake its a good one.

i think the PF 500 will have that ampeg sound, but im sure purists will tell you its nothing like the valve driven tone of a classic SVT. I preamp mine with a dave hall valve pedal and im pretty happy with the sound now.

sounds faulty to me! Never had that with my PF 500 with gain and volume at 2 o'clock or higher, send it back, heard some units are faulty.

thanks for the tip, off to homebase!

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1340876937' post='1710784'] If the OP is determined to buy new and doesn't yet know enough about guitars to be able to pick out a good one from a range of less good instruments, then IMO the Yamaha would be the safest bet. Has anyone ever come across a duff new Yamaha guitar or bass? [/quote] nope!

[url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Vintage-Advance-AV6P-Electric-Guitar-Laguna-Blue/7E8"]http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Vintage-Advance-AV6P-Electric-Guitar-Laguna-Blue/7E8[/url] The Vintage advance series get rave reviews, this one in particular I've tried and been blown away with it.

Nope!