franzbassist

Richter Supreme.... job done

To quote Sheryl Crow. "If it makes you happy....."

I use one or two Markbass NY151RJ cabs depending on the size of the venue. I would prefer to move to a two 1x12 setup.

[quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1359373038' post='1953593'] I can see that all the band's hard work to keep up to date with song choices looks in jeapardy, and I'm pretty unhappy about that. [/quote] What do your band mates think? It sounds like you have taken a conscious decision to keep your material up to date. While there may be a place for [i]some[/i] of the tracks he wants to play, in an expanded repertoire, it seems out of order for him to come in and start dictating terms. There are other singers out there.... if it doesn't feel right call his bluff, as a united band, and say no.

The C4 will be more aggressive sounding than the 6B, so probably the best bet for you

I sold Tony a strap. It was a simple and low cost transaction, but all went very smoothly and I would happily deal with him again.

[quote name='BluRay' timestamp='1358620624' post='1942405'] Wonder what cab would suit it [/quote] A 4ohm 2 x15?

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1358944949' post='1947372'] Thanks for that Gareth, sounds good! Did you have the neck pup soloed? Have you got flats on it? [/quote] Yes, neck pickup solo with just a hint of bass boost, and the bass is wearing Lakland flats.

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1358858309' post='1946049'] Very nice! I really should get round to posting some pics of my new KT5 on this thread! Did you ever do the video? [/quote] Thanks. No I didn't do a review yet, but to keep everyone amused I just knocked this up. Filmed using an HTC Flyer tablet, with the bass running through the Peavey practice amp my son uses for electric drums. It doesn't sound the greatest, but at least you get the idea. [media]http://youtu.be/4Xj5N9-_OW4[/media]

At home today, so snapped some pictures of my VT5 [url="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8211/8405405480_b78d6435cc_c.jpg"][/url] [url="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8405411088_4bb89eab09_c.jpg"][/url]

As it was... [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1325763724' post='1487171'] [url="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7171/6640534509_e1c5b52ba1_b.jpg"][/url] [/quote] And as it is now, in more austere times ....

Quick update. I played the bass last night and again this morning, trying all sorts of pickup balance and tone setting variations. No problems at all I can only assume it was the venue, most likely the induction loop. Thanks for all the help Gareth PS Totally agree about squealing piezo as a band name!

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1358705984' post='1943720'] Hard to be sure, but I once got that kind of sound coming from my Overwater - one of the really good ones! I was a bit freaked to start with, but then had a thought as such a problem had never occurred before.. I asked if there was one of those induction loop thingies for hearing aid wearers. Turned out there was, and as soon as that was turned off (not actually needed anyway, they switched it on in that hall as a matter of course) all was fine. Never had a re-occurence. Does your gear sound as expected again today? If so, I'd suspect the venue! [/quote] Ah, the venue did have an induction loop...

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1358702071' post='1943633'] Sounds like a piezo element is failing? Is it happening on one /pair of strings more than the others? From my experiences piezos usually tell you they're giving up either by humming or squeaking, never in an attractive way. Worth looking for iffy solder connections or stressed wires (esp where they join the piezo element) but I'd get in contact with the maker - they're very likely to recognise the symptoms. [/quote] Thanks D. Haven't had a chance to give it a good going over today so no closer to a diagnosis. I have an email in to Veillette, so I am sure they'll come back to me with a reply tomorrow.