davebass66

Couple days late on this but last thursday I picked up a new Vanderkley 112EXT from Bass Direct....I fell in love with it!

Gigged with it on saturday and it sure filled a lot of space! seems cab design has come on a great deal since I bought my Mark rig about 5 years ago, the bottom end is incredible, even just with one.

The tweeter seems much more effective than the Mark Bass ones as well.

I liked it so much I'm gonna pick up another one from BigJim on here on Tuesday! that will be my rig, with a LMII head....good times!..see my 2 mark cabs for sale on the for sale forum very reasonably priced!.... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=147608"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=147608[/url]

also bought one of those little MarkBass things that angles the cab upwards about 30 degrees, this made a big difference when using one, as the sound isnt just flapping round my ankles!

Haven't seen much love on here for Mark Vanderkleys work....what do you guys think of it? I know it's pretty dear, but they're seriously high quality speakers...

Dave

[quote]The term session musician has two meanings these days.. the traditional term was soley for recording, now alot of people use it like the term freelance.

My advice, network practice, take all the gigs you can, network, be easy to get on with, network and practice and practice recording at home.. much I like said in another thread recording is a different beast to live[/quote]

Wise words brotherman!....

I hate it when freelance musicians call themselves 'session' musicians with absolutely no grounds to do so!
(rant ends)

[b][size=6]151 NOW SOLD..[/size].[/b]
[b]102p sold /b]

So I'm finally ending my love affair with Mark Bass (at least for now)!

I love the warmth and clarity on these speakers and they have done me well for nearly 5 years now!

However with my back getting worse I'm downsizing a little. I picked up a Vanderkley EXT112 from Mark at Bass Direct last week and absolutely love it! so powerful across the whole spectrum!...It seems speaker design has come on a bit since I last made any purchases! I'm gonna pick up a 2nd 112 od BigJim on here next week and that will be my rig!....

Anyway, the speakers......

I'm sure you all know about these, they have practically become the industry standard for bassists of all styles!...here's a link to the blurb on the Mark Bass site

Standard 115HR - [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=30"]http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=30[/url]

Traveller 102P - [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=37"]http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=37[/url]

I am a full time working musician so the speakers have been used regularly since I have owned them. Aesthetically they are not perfect, having unsurprisingly picked up a few scuffs over the years (shown in pics). notabley the casters on the corners are scuffed and the front grill of the 102 is a little scuffed.

The sound however is still as uncompromising as the day I bought them! never had any problem with them at all and they have provided ample power for gigs from little pubs up to the o2 and Sheperds Bush Empire...

If you want any more info drop me a PM.

Is there no volume problem without the pre?


As I say, there was not a problem with this before I put the pre in.....Am gonna get it to a tech this week as my very limited knowledge is at its wits end!

Gonna get it fully shielded while its there as well

Thanks for the response guys

Dave

PM'D

I did have some earthing issues when I first fitted it but have sorted it.

Can't see why earth would affect the volume when the pickup pan is centered...

It is a Jazz Deluxe, there is no option for passive mode on the JZ3D

Dave

Thanks guys,

I tried swapping the wires round this morning but it made it much worse so switched it back. It would appear that the pickups are in phase in the current wiring.

Any other ideas?!

Dave

Hi guys, hope someone can help me out here as I'm a little stumped!

Installed an Audere JZ3D pre amp into my Jazz Deluxe. It also has Wizard '64's in it.

each pickup individually sounds really great but when I have the pickup pan centred there is a massive decrease in volume....

Anyone experienced this? It wasn't a problem I had before i put the new pre amp in. I've email David at Audere but haven't had a reply.

Thanks in advance.

Dave

What pre amp did you put in the Jazz bass?

Apologies but this is temporarily off the market as the guy I was gonna by the LM tube from has said he has someone coming to buy it Monday evening (can't be without a head and it's the only one I own)!

Finny I will get straight back in touch with you if/when this changes

Again sorry for such a quick change. just found out this morning.

Dave

Hi Guys

Looking to move on my LMII head as I am looking to buy the LM Tube.

The head has been well gigged with but is physically in fine condition. a few marks on the top but otherwise sounds like a dream!

I'm aware these have been discontinued but I can't see a difference between this and the LMIII.

Looking for £225 ono.

Will get pics up in the morning.

Dave

Check out Chaka Khans version of Night in Tunisia.... Have some fun blending the synth parts and bass parts together!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEMoXjl-Xg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZEMoXjl-Xg[/url]

Have you got any pics of the head in the rack box? just so I can check out the size etc...

I have been after one of these for a while, have been using the LMII for about 5/6 years now and just want to add a bit of tube-y goodness!

Maybe I'll still my LMII up on here and see if I can shift it! (unless you want it)?

Thanks guys...appreciate the help..

My only issue really is getting up there to try it wouldn't be possible. I'd be spending £500 on a potential wing and a prayer!

Wonder whether he'd bring it down with him when he moves?!

don't think the power would be an issue although the weight maybe as I have the back of a much older man (figuratively speaking of course)

Hi Guys,

exactly as the title says really.

I've been on the hunt for a 2x12 for a while but money hasnt been that forthcoming. I noticed on the bass gear website they are selling a bag end 2x12 for £500 in the moving sale.

Anyone got one or heard them etc?

Dave

excuse my ignorance but I take it they're not actually Fenders?

They look amazing...where can you get you're hands on them?!

Just seen this on Bass Direct...maybe a de fret?

[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Special_Jazz.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...ecial_Jazz.html[/url]

I've just ordered an Audere JZ3D for my mex jazz deluxe...was very excited, however whilst playing said bass at my gigs today, i thought 'this sounds really nice'!...Now I'm worried that I'll lose that Jazz bass growl on the back pickup/depth on the neck pickup with a 'high end' pre amp...

I only say this because i find that my Sei Jazz bass which has an Aguilar Pre and Kent Armstrong J pickups just never sits well in a live mix.. Is it a Fender pre amp thing?

Can anyone re assure me? (I have Wizard 64's on the Jazz bass)

Try upstairs at the Garage Islington. Not totally central but decent sound and decent rates

Bump for a beautiful bass that I would snap if I had the cash!

My MiM Jazz deluxe....Just fitted a new scratchplate on it (courtesy of shemeckfrac) which I think looks beautiful!

Also has Wizard 64's in it and a Gotoh bridge.....It sounds a s good as it looks!

So, hang on, are you selling the 'pure' pearl white one or the off white?!

Also do you think it will fit on a '98 mex Jazz deluxe? if so I'd be very interested!

Dave

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1254781' date='Jun 2 2011, 11:06 PM']I don't get this "it's too complicated". You just turn the knobs until you get a sound you like and then leave them alone. Easy.[/quote]

I think it's more a case of, a lot of people, when they have that many options will try and find different sounds for every song, when it is really not necessary.

As well as this, IMHO it can make for a lazy bassist, the majority of the different sounds you need for almost any style can be done with a basic on board eq (bass, treble and [i][/i]maybe[i][/i] mid) and changing your right hand style and position..

I'm certainly not saying I don't like 'hi-fi' sounding basses, I have a Sei 5er which I love.. Never sits quite as well sonically though....

Again maybe it's just me!..

+1 on the too many options comment.... I tried a G&L L2000 when I was looking for a 5er last year, whilst it sounded nice there was just too much on it. I knew I'd spend the entire gig fiddling with the damn thing...

For me the Big Al is not a good looking bass, whilst I know this is a case of each to their own, I just can't see why you'd need it when you think of the array of sounds you can get from the good ol' Stingray!

just one mans opinion though...

Dibs be yours my man!...

My only concern about the bass is the neck...I'm not even really sure what it is/why it happened...is it the lacquer coming off and the wood rotting? will it get worse or will it just stay as it is now?

Anyone ha experience with this?