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I often angled my cab slightly inwards instead of straight to the audience ie it would aim at the gap between singer and main PA cabs / bass bin leaving space for myself to not stand in front of it all night ( I never went through the PA )

It makes sense Use a pick and mids increase a lot sounding like less bass. Increasing the bass doesn’t work but cutting back the mids does bring the fuller tone back but with that glorious pick tone you can’t get using fingers. Well it’s possible of course ( Steve Harris as example ) but lots of string replacements and a ton of gear !

I find between 1mm and 3mm about the best gauge for me

Bigger as in gauge I agree but there becomes a compromise of playing technique if too thick

I’ve discovered that in my search for a good PBass pick tone ( fuller and deeper ) that adding bass wasn’t the answer Im finding the following makes the difference in a close enough to finger tone kind of way Turn PBass tone control to around 50% Leave amp bass tone set as normal Reduce low mids to appear to make sound deeper ( not too much ) as a large scooped tone doesn’t cut through ) Turn high mids to give a little bite but nothing excessive and leave treble around mid way ( no cut or boost ) This is where using the amps “ shape” feature that you find on some amps or Ultra Low etc doesn’t really work for this pick tone ( it’s too boomy and sucks too many mids out ) Its more of a slight reduction in low mids that the increase in mids pick playing doesn’t need ( if you want a fuller sound ) Still got the clank if you need it ( increase bass tone more ) but it’s a good place to start on the amp Also found using a standard sized pick was easier to palm mute when required instead of a triangle pick that in truth isn’t that much larger in terms of grip.

Funny thing after gigging an SVT-CL and V4B I now use a MB LMIV amp ! Honestly it’s nearly as good !!! Definitely easier to move around

I’m in a similar situation today after packing it all in and then missing playing bass I jam once a month also rock covers and it’s a blast and less pressure, more like a social occasion ! We have said if we found a singer ( unlikely ) we could do a few gigs such as festivals or support but not the regular pub circuit where rock seems to have died on its feet !

They admit using sub standard components because that’s all they could get !! What a terrible attitude as a business! I wonder if they would be as keen to replace any early failures FOC !

My guitarist said when he saw it he thought it would sound boxy and struggle against a loud drummer. Loads of full bass and loud soon convinced him otherwise!

Used my new rig with my PBass at a jam session with a loud drummer and guitarist playing rock It sounded very punchy and loud using just one cab and I’m very pleased with it. Those cabs are amazing weighing 11kg !! Incredible So thus far I’m very pleased I’m back playing again

Yeo the onboard Ashdown compressor ruins your sound and cuts volume. Not hearing many say they like it so as mentioned a low cost pedal out front is better. Might be partly why you’re not seeing enough input gain

Might be worth fitting a new pre amp valve ? The EQ that affects the signal the most is the Low .. boost that and the needle should be hard into the red at times if the gain is around 1pm to 3pm and you play firmly finger style and more do if a pick player

Also the EQ boosts can affect the gain levels so always go back and check the gain isn’t excessive and the clip light only comes on momentarily in the main. All valve amps ignore that and use ears as a guide ! I have a MB LM4 and you will get your flat and scooped from the selector control and vintage by adding more old school control ( clockwise ) Its a very loud amp so keep your master volume low until you have everything else set how you want it

Most pub music venues have realised a solo singer or duo, open mic night is a cheap way to give live music paying £150-£200 As a band it should be around £300-£400 but most small pubs cannot afford it paying £200 -£300 tops Plus the old bands play too loud issue is often a reason not to get re-booked if they are struggling locally with noise complaints. I don’t think pub venues have a clue about band quality or how good they are and book the same old bands each month as a lazy approach to booking music

TC got purchased I think so not sure where their future lies Behringer now own them eek !

Just out of interest are you mostly a pick or fingers player ?? I found the V4B to be the best sounding amp with both techniques especially adding Ultra Low when pick playing Couldn’t fault the sound and the feel you get playing an all tube amp. I always felt mine really sounded it’s very best second set onwards ( IE been played loud for around an hour ) Power tubes well warmed up and it just sounded better.

I’m loving my Player II as well 🤟👍

We would sound check every gig and the singer ( female ) used IEM and every time first song in people said the vocals were too quiet ! Many factors play a part, crowd noise, adrenaline, and IEM when only the singer uses them !

I think it depends on the band, songs etc For example The Jam I’m sure Bruce had vocal levels very near or equal to Paul, sounds like it at times For harmonies etc less volume I think is normal sitting under the main vocals. Levels are one thing but mic control etc is another skill in itself ! Then of course male / female vocalists mix can play a part as I find female lead singers can often be drowned out

The Fender Rumble gets very good reviews so I don’t think it’s a bad choice

The other option is two x SVT112 cabs as a stack ? Pricey way to do it though

Just checked manual and it’s 30kg virtually Regarding speakers I’m not sure it would end up sounding the same as the stock speakers although visually it would look amazing !

I recall reading that and I never weighed mine but I would say nearer to 27kg ( I think shipped weight it’s probably 30kg ) I could carry it a sensible distance from car to pub but I’m a big strong guy so it wasn’t too bad. A trolley / dolly works too if weight is an issue The voicing of the cab is what matches well with the V4B Not the most efficient cab but god does it look great and sound lovely as a rig.

I live in a road where you can hear the trains ( I chose to move here and never once considered complaining about the noise ) The trains were here first and the development built later Thankfully good insulation and windows and noise isn’t too bad and you get use to the background noise I’m sure someone has complained as is always the case ! Our local pub no longer has bands only duos etc based on one complaint from a new arrival who didn’t like noise at 10:30pm or earlier ! Pub trade fell off and I’m sure it will close thanks to one person whereas hundreds will miss out on yet another facility!

I think if we listened to all the complaints and moans from disgruntled folk and acted on them we would live in a very boring sterile non human kind of existence! The fact is so many things happen now in society that are far more horrific and offensive compared to occasional noise issues Some folk have forgotten what it’s like to have fun !!