alhbass

Forgive my blondeness, but I can't seem to find the mobile version of the site. I'm a borderline technophobe, and New to owning a smartphone, so am fully prepared to learn that the solution is blindingly, embarrassingly obvious, but I can't seem to find it. Where and for what should I be searching? Help appreciated. Thanks.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1391685499' post='2360076'] Of course you could just get your bandmates to turn down a bit, thus giving you more headroom with either rig. [/quote] Ha ha! As if....

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1391686056' post='2360090'] There's a Compact in the For Sale section. I reckon that would cover 2 Markbass cabs. [/quote] I know. I've been in touch. Sadly there isn't the necessary balance in my bank account though! If someone would buy my second 604 I'd be there like a shot... Thanks anwyay.

Thanks for your reply. i've tried both in gigging situations, and to be honest i'm not sure about the difference. There are so many variables of acoustic and placement and PA etc etc from one gig to the next - I used to find that when playing with my full rig anyway (doesn't everyone?) - so I just wanted to know which in theory should serve me better...

I've recently had to sell one of my two markBass cabs - the plan is to replace with Barefaced in due course, but money's very tight at the moment, so for now I'm trying to make do with a reduced rig. Simple question then - which combination, in theory, should give me more volume when gigging? - 300w (@ 8 Ohms) LMK amp through a single New York 604 cab (8 ohm), or my MiniMark combo, which delivers 250w if I use it with the NY604 as an extension? So 300w driving four 6" cones, or 250w driving six 6" cones? Love to hear the BC wisdom.... Thanks

I'm just in the process of acquiring a BF compact Gen2, and if I haven't sold it before the BF arrives, am planning to try pairing it with my one remaining MarkBass NY 604. In reality, I'm expecting to find the BF will be more than adequate for most, if not all, my gigs. But, going purely on descriptions for now, I think they might make quite a complementary pair.

[quote name='alhbass' timestamp='1388699954' post='2325151'] Here's how little I know about T40s - I don't know whether mine is a toaster or a blade - what am I looking for? I have a Sansamp already, and yes, it makes most things sound better - but I'm hoping to find an instrument that I can get sounds I like out of without having to depend on the externals... [/quote] OK, so I now know that I have toaster pups....

[quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1388668307' post='2324529'] Hi. Just some thoughts on your T-40. The best strings I have found, so far, are Rotosound RB45 - up to those, I found Picato were quite good. I have bought Forty's with flats on and the range of tones is more limited. Is yours a Toaster or a Blade? As with most electric instruments, the sound you hear is also down to the amp. I have 3 set-ups and they each offer tonal differences - maybe the mix of a T-40 and your amp, is not giving you what you are looking for. They really come to life with a Sansamp or in my case a BD21 Behringer. I don't always use it but in some situations, it helps "colour" the sound/tones. A BD21 can be picked up for pennies on e.bay - may be worth giving that a go. Cheers. [/quote] Here's how little I know about T40s - I don't know whether mine is a toaster or a blade - what am I looking for? I have a Sansamp already, and yes, it makes most things sound better - but I'm hoping to find an instrument that I can get sounds I like out of without having to depend on the externals...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've always liked the look of Sandbergs (bit of a sucker for those relic jobs too - but I know they're not to everyone's taste), but I've yet to try playing one. As with the G&Ls. I prefer more classic styling aesthetically, so not likely to go for the ACG type options - but i try to keep an open mind. Maybe if I tried one and loved it..?

I've owned a number of instruments over the years (though not that many when compared to some BCer's!), and currently have a Yamaha BB1024x as my main instrument. I love it, but naturally it has it's limitations tonally, so I recently purchased a Peavey T40 in the hope that it would offer me some different sounds... I was particularly attracted by it's apparent tonal versatility and capacity to mimic various classic bass sounds (Rick, Musicman, T Bird etc - see YouTube for many and various demonstrations..), especially the humbucking ones that my Yamaha doesn't do (of course). It does seem to be able to make quite a variety of sounds, but I must say I've yet to fall in love with any of them... Maybe I just need to experiment more, and I might change the strings too (currently has La Bella flats on it). Anyway, it got me thinking about what other single bass I might consider trading my current ones in for... I'd welcome suggestions. I'd be looking for something that would offer great P bass and PJ sounds (like my passive Yamaha), but perhaps something with the option of active circuitry too, so I could get some more "modern", full, fat tones that would work with soul/pop music as well as rock and vintage/funky tones. My musical tastes and interests are quite varied - I currently play in a kind of urban soul/dub-influenced pop band, but also love vintage funk and disco, and have been in many much heavier rock and blues bands so my influences range pretty much across the spectrum from Lemmy to Nate Watts! I know there always have to be compromises along the line, and that (probably) no single instrument can do everything - but I suspect there must be some basses out there that would do a better job than my current set up. If I sold both of mine I'd have something in the region of £1000 to spend, so that's my upper limit really. Might possibly stretch a little further if a very attractive option turned up though... Suggestions would be very welcome. Happy New Year one and all!

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1387987892' post='2317743'] Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson's (pictured with/at TONTO on the cover) 1980 with Jackson at the controls of TONTO and Malcolm Cecil co-producing. Classic album. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZrVPJJvwI[/media] [/quote] Wow! Thanks so much for posting this. I'd never heard of this before, despite being something of a recent convert to Gil... Great Christmas present!

[quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1385751981' post='2291908'] It all depends on how many wires you have coming from the pickups in your retrovibe. By the looks of the diagram, there are 4 wires coming from each of the T40 pickups. I have a feeling the T40 pickups are extra special. The controls give the capability of sweeping from humbucker to single coil and phase shifting potential for the bridge pickup built in. I really miss my T40. I should get another one. [/quote] I'm not very technically minded re electronics etc, but I've just taken delivery of a beautiful T40 (bought here on BC from Old Horse Murphy) and my first impressions are that it's a fantastic instrument - worth twice the £400 I paid for it in terms of quality of construction, feel/playability and tonal variety. Loving it. And amazing value. Go get yourself another one!