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    Amp stands

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Thanks for the input. 
     

    yes, small stages are the norm. On a bigger one, well enough to have a monitor wedge and room for my cab, I can stack my two BBII’s and enjoy that for a bit! 
     

    In one of the bands I worked with, we used IEM’s for around 15 years, so adopted quite early, but the unit I’m with now will likely not go down that route. That said, we’re using an X32 as two could do it relatively easy. For monitoring four of us use the TC Helicon monitors, which is Ok for vocals, acoustic, bit of keys and guitar. 
     

    Tilting would seem to be the answer. If I could get a monitor that would sound really good (maybe RCF 7 series or similar), that maybe OK, but heavier than a BBII I’d guess.

    Amp stands

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Interesting. The band I work with now has an electric kit and we use our back line as monitors. Guitarist has a cab angled up to his ears, similarly keys have uses a pa cab as a monitor. I have a BF BBII that I like the sound of but it is designed to be LOUD and project/disperse in a huge way for the size. Often, it is on the floor aiming at my calves and quite difficult to hear once we’re under way. I do have a set of fender tilt back legs but have not put them to service yet. I did tilt the cab (about 45 degrees at the last gig and it worked for me). I’m not sure I’d want to sacrifice the BBII sound for a monitor/PA cab…anyone in a similar situation? Is the FRFR notion the solution (not sure it will be as good as BF FRFR though)!

     

    We will not go down the IEM route and even in small pub venues use PA support and get a pretty good sound.

    DI Recommendations

    in Effects

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    A possibility would be the Radial Tonebone. I use the Tonebone OD (there was one for sale on here a few weeks ago for a good price). There are two channels, one with ‘drag’ control, so great for piezo, both channels have HPF and mid eq points. The unit is ideal for dual bass duties. I also run an Empress para eq for DB if I’m thumping with a R’n’R band to tame feedback. 

    One five string to rule them all

    in Bass Guitars

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    Tough one!  The latest bass I bought was a Fender Elite 5 which is very nice and versatile.  However, I have a CLF ‘Big Chonks’ exactly the same as Lobster’s (in his review), which is fabulous and plays wonderfully. As others have said here, the G&L is special.

     

    For reference, I also have an American Fender Jazz Plus 5 (the Kubicki one), light, rare and harder to find. A NT Thumb 5 - plays great, slightly heavy headstock, very distinctive sound, but comfy, small body; probably over budget. A Sei Flambouyant 5, which is great in every way, but way over the budget.

     

    A second-hand Elite or possibly and Ultra if you can find one would be a great choice. If you’re new to fives, play a few as they really do differ and rarely play in the same way as their four string equivalents. 
     

    Hope this helps. Good luck.

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    DI Recommendations

    in Effects

    Posted

    The Radial Engineering OD is excellent if you have a couple of basses, or even an electric and Double Bass/Piezo driven bass. The HPF and filters on individual channels also work well. I use it for practice to running an audio input in one channel, bass in the other and the headphone out. Oh, it’s a radial DI too and will drive a power amp.

     

    For reference I have other preamps; Tonehammer, Bassics, Mesa 800+, which all have DI’s but none as flexible as the Radial.

    Bigwan's Feedback!

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    After four pages, I can’t really add anything! Bought an HX Stomp from Ian. It was shipped promptly and excellently wrapped in an outer-box and bubble-wrapped.

     

    Thank you Sir.

     

    KC

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