stevie

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1427191160' post='2726833'] I very much liked the TH500 I tried but similar to electric guitar through a Fender Twin, the cleanest sound it does isn't truly clean. [/quote] Not truly clean, as in 'distorts audibly'? (And the Fender Twin is particularly liked for its clean tone, but that's another story).

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1427159954' post='2726668'] You're obviously totally entitled to your opinion, but we never make public the ins and outs of conversations we've had with a member. The situation you're asking about simply isn't something that the Mods are going to discuss, regardless of who it is. [/quote] Nobody has asked for disclosure of the ins and outs of private conversations. However, if the mods had acted reasonably in banning a member, there would be no need to be so secretive about it. Some people might conclude that they have something to hide.

Before I started using a LMIII, I used a PA amp (1000W Carvin) and a parametric equaliser, on the grounds that I wanted a clear, clean sound that I could eq to my taste. I didn't want any distortion, valve "warmth" or flavour-of-the-month "tone". When I plugged the Markbass in, I found that it sounded similar to my PA amp setup. Clear, clean, flat. I didn't do any in-depth comparisons, but I am fairly confident that the Markbass did not colour the sound of my bass. I can't suggest any brands, but I think that's what you're looking for.

Thanks, Bilbo. Don't you just love jazz?

The plot thickens.....

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1426936938' post='2723637'] How can they contain their own sub if its a two way box? [/quote] It looks like it's being eq'd to work as a full range system on a pole. A bit like the old Bose 802s.

Thanks to everyone for all those resources. I'll be getting to grips with this wonderful tune over the weekend.

Fascinating stuff. Keep it up.

I've also used the Behringers. They are pretty good and unbeatable for the price.

It's not one of my favourites either, Marvin, which is why I couldn't be bothered to sit down and work out what's on the record - especially as the bass line is pretty grim. I thought somebody might have written a half-decent arrangement that I could simply 'borrow' , using the sheet music. Michael Buble's bass player does quite a nice job of it (it's on Youtube), but it would take me a day to figure out what he's doing. Anyway, I'm outnumbered - I think everybody else likes it. So I have to make the best of it.

I've only just joined - I'd leave if they wanted to play Teenage Kicks though.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1426537138' post='2719114'] And remember kids ... you're never more than a semi away from a "right" note. [/quote] So you've heard me play, Jack?

Dad, the midi is just 1.5kb - it opens but there's nothing there. Don't worry, I can work with the PDF no probs. Oh [edit] we're playing it straight. No fancy stuff. Gareth. OK, thanks. It sounds a bit strange, but I'll give it a go.

Thanks, JTUK - that's really helpful.

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1426526388' post='2718893'] But isn't the vertical dispersion for a stack of full-range cabs determined by the total height of the array, rather than the individual cabs within it? I am not quite seeing how there could be a predictable difference either way round. [/quote] That's true when you're in front of and some distance away from the speakers, in the audience say, but not so much when your ears are above the cabs. Standing 1 metre in front of a 15"/2x10" stack, a 1.5 kHz signal coming from the 15" will be around 15dB quieter than the same signal coming from the tens, which is not enough to interfere (and reduce dispersion). You might as well have the box that has the clearer HF nearer your ears.

Thanks, Dad. That looks close to the original (not very great) bassline. Any chance you could try re-posting the midi? It doesn't unzip to anything because it's too small.

Yes to the first question. Perfectly applicable (to the second). You'll get cancellation between the drivers but you'll get that whether the 2x10 or the 15 is on top. In terms of hearing yourself with a traditional 1x15, 2x10 setup, vertical dispersion is more important than horizontal because your ears are normally above the cabs - unless you're a goodly distance away, when the angle diminishes.

I bet you've got one tucked away somewhere. I know it's one of your favourites!!

Yes, I know what you're going to say..... but the band insists on doing this - nothing to do with me. Does anyone have a half-decent arrangement of this for bass, in view of how rubbish the original is? A transcription, or preferably a midi, would be perfect.

Forget about sight reading books; the ones I tried were a waste of time. Try this: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/74284-the-majors-bass-boot-camp-session-index-1-36/f - an amazing resource!

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1426452561' post='2718214'] 2x10 on the top. From a mechanical perspective it's far more stable and from an audio perspective it's easier to hear the higher frequencies if they're not round your ankles. [/quote] This. You'll normally hear much more top end from a 2 x 10 than from a 15 because of the dispersion characteristics of the larger driver. A 10 starts to "beam" about half an octave higher than a 15. This is especially true when you're standing close to the cab, which many of us have to do for various reasons. So, for greater definition, put the 2 x 10 on top. A 4 x 10 is a slightly different kettle of fish, by the way. If you can't hear what I'm talking about, you may not have know what to listen for. Try it and all will be revealed.

There are a few problems with the design of the crossover used in the Fearful 15/6. I can't speak for the Barefaced equivalent, although I believe it's more or less the same design. More specifically, the crossover causes the system impedance to drop by nearly a half in exactly the area where the amplifier is expected to produce its maximum power, between 100 and 200Hz. This will cause the impedance phase angle to plunge close to -60 degrees in the same area. Together, these produce something of an amplifier-crushing load that not all amps will be able to drive satisfactorily. To test the theory, just disconnect the 15" driver from the crossover and connect it directly to TH500. Or, as already been suggested, try another speaker.

It looks like a Goodmans Axiom 22 MkII and apparently worth a lot of money to the right collector.

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1416836439' post='2614035'] Sounds like a Barefaced Big One would suit you perfectly Stevie. Probably a bit lighter than your Ashdown-based cab(s) too... [/quote] Indeed! I really like the concept of the Big One, but I am not a fan of their cabinet material. The Ashdown as it is now is about 18kg and very compact. With castors, it's quite manageable.

Oh yes, and my cab is fitted with sturdy side handles so that the box doesn't hit me in the shins when I pick it up.....