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I was given a couple of "photographer's" hard cases by my dad. One of which has removable foam blocks inside that I can remove to accommodate my Markbass head so it fits nice and snug. They're probably quite old and they're brand-less so I couldn't say where to find them. Possibly something to search for online

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1447100216' post='2904916'] I'll have most of my amps up around 1' o clock on the dial, at least, and the smallest is 500w. I think it depends what you need to hear and you are always reading here about bass players that can't hear themselves with so many set-ups. To me, that is all about the way you EQ the whole thing...not so much the volume. I recently listened to a whole day of music at a charity bass and the pub hired in a P.A which had 6 boxes including subs. After the first two bands... you couldn't hear what the bass player was playing altho you knew it was still there. I don't know why they bothered, tbh as it was so draining and tiring on the ear. I think many bass players can be heard..to a degree in a pub with all the guys playng loud, but what exactly can you hear and what can he play? Maybe you don't need to hear more than they've got and maybe you don't want to...but you get a loud drummer and a pokey gtr like a Les Paul or SG and you have a wall of sound that notr many basses and rigs will get passed ...and I mean 'passed' as in you can hear what the bass player is doing. This free for all should not be about a wall of sound, it should be about the layers of the sound... and you need people to stay out of each others sonic space as well as staying out of their playing space... I use what I use to make sure I can get a good sound underneath and over the top of things... not to fight them. Un fortunately it is a very rare gtr that will listen to the band and adjust his sound as he expect you to adjust yours.. I've said it before... get a band to play a straight 8 chugg parttern or shuffle... and set the bass and drums up on it. When the keys come in..they'll automatically play something that gets out of the way..if they have any sort of brain. Take a guess what most gtrs will do... and even if you invite them to play the exact same pattern... most will obliterate the bass in doing so with the tone and playing style they have. This is your problem... being oblivious. Style of playing comes into it massively... a hard handed player will get way more volume off my bass than I ever could..but I want the amp headroom for finesse. [/quote] You share my sentiments exactly. Ive seen bands with bass players going into SVT CL's into 8x10's, both sides of the stage! but you couldnt pick out a note of the bass line.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1446186171' post='2897528'] A grid of 4 speakers generally has the worst dispersion characteristics of any speaker config due to having phase cancellation in both the horizontal and vertical planes. [/quote] My 2x12s have a diagonal array so im hoping its not as bad as you suggest!

[quote name='IanA' timestamp='1446157668' post='2897460'] I was actually going to recommend not playing in a corner where possible... [/quote] Ha! ok thanks, I generally dont have the option anyway and try to keep close and behind the drummer in most scenarios (due to total lack of monitoring). There seems to be mixed opinions on positioning in corners.

[quote name='IanA' timestamp='1446148161' post='2897381'] In what way are you currently not hearing your sound accurately, changing a cab will no doubt change your sound but I am not sure that spending money on gear is the answer. GK gear is renowned for cutting through the mix extremely well and is used to great effect by many players, how do you eq you bass and amp? Do you play on hollow stages without a gramma pad? Do you often play in corners of rooms? If you can experiment with what you have you may save yourself some ££££ [/quote] Oh im hearing my sound fine with the GK 4x12 setup. Im just worried going back to a 2x12, I might not, hence the speaker dispersion question in the OP. IMO the 1001RB doesnt have precise enough control over the bass or lower mids to tailor it to some venues. Even with the 50hz cut, some venues just resonate certain frequencies too much and the "boom" is hard to get rid of resulting in either thin sound when I cut the bass or just big boomy bass. Ive read in forums that the Neo212 cabs have a significant dip at 600hz too and you cant eq that back with the 1001RB (im planning on changing amps too). I use Gamma pads for hollow stages and play in the corner when I can, yes, very helpful info I learnt years ago from this forum. But many thanks for offering your advice IanA.

Yeah I kind of have a on going back problem myself, even though the Neo212s are 25kg, the shape of them means I am constantly turning them in hand to get through doorways which is not ideal for my back. Putting them down, rotating them and lifting them up again is too much hassle

Wow many thanks for all the replies in just one day, many Barefaced users I see. Controlling dynamics and attack is very important to me live (as im one of those make-shift bass/synth players), I need the headroom and to be able to hear what the crowd is hearing, instead of having to kneel down and check all the time if I had a short cab. All your feedback sounds very promising. Its kind of hard to believe a short cab like the Big Twin 2 could match up to the speaker dispersion of a 8x10 or 4x12. Looks like Im buying a Big Twin 2 very soon!

Im currently using a Gallien Krueger 1001RB into two GK Neo212s. Although this rig does the job very well, It doesn't tick all the boxes for me. I don't normally have monitors or PA subs at my gigs and I was wondering if the speaker dispersion from the Barefaced Big Twin 2 is going to be enough to hear my sound accurately on stage? any advice from owners or people with experience with the Big Twin 2 would be greatly appreciated thanks.

I recommend the Aguilar TLC. Fantastic at either Limiting or subtle compression with a mostly transparent operation. There is one second-hand on basschat at the moment I believe. Monitoring with your ears is easy enough when it comes to Limiting and you can also use your amp's clip LED for reference too.

Hi all, I am seeking advice on expression pedals, what you think are the best and why. Im using Moog ep-2's at the moment and although highly compatible with most pedals, they dont seem to last long before stuttering and squeaking. Cheers

Ignore this list basically: http://www.ehx.com/assets/8-step-compatibility-list.html

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]There is a list on the EHX website that states the Iron Ether Frantabit as a compatible pedal for the 8-Step controller. This is wrong, the EHX does not work with any Iron Ether or Pigtronix pedals I have used it on so far (Franta Bit, Xerograph, Philosopher King). Only works on other EHX pedals. Emailing EHX just gets the response: "[/font][font=Calibri, sans-serif][color=#444444][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Unfortunately if it does not work it doesn't look like the 8 step is compatible with your needs. " Even though its listed on the website as compatible[/font]. [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] Luckily using a Mission Engineering Expressionator between the two makes everything work fine but is an expensive fix.[/font][/color][/font][/size]

Previously owned a VT1 and VT2. They are both great pedals, but the VT2 is definitely worth spending extra for the 2 channels and the massive overdrive of the 2 tubes.

If you are thinking about the LMB-3 I recommend reading the link below on how it can colour your tone. Keeping the enhance all the way clockwise cuts high end. http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/bosslm2b.shtml Otherwise a great pedal for the price.

Bought a EHX Octave Multiplexer pedal from Nick. The pedal was in mint condition as described and posted right after I paid. Great dealings indeed! Thoroughly recommended.

Very interested in this pedal for the ADSR function. Ive read a fair few reviews but two mention the attack swell doesn't capture the initial attack of the note before it attenuates and swells. Does anyone here have any experience with one and can shed some light if this is the case or just just down to user error? Many Thanks

Cameron took my DHA VT1 off me. Paid and replied to messages instantaneously pleasure doing business with!

Looking for any pedal junkies around Colchester area to start an electro synthy dance band. Aiming for a kinda Daftpunk, Justice, Prodigy, Nosia, Koan Sound, Faithless, Leftfield type thing. I can kinda cover half of it with my rig and setup but it would be nice to work with a fellow bassist/synth/pedalhead to fill out the sound and make all the tap dancing on pedals a bit easier. Cheers.

I think it may be just the standard pewter finish taken with a low quality camera and the lighting is making it look gold. Just a guess though could be gold.