grayn Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 My Yamaha QY700 sequencer. Must of had it at least 15 years. It's beeen used and used. I don't know what I'll do if it dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Lexicon MPXG2 - literally a swiss army knife. I've been able to reconfigure it for pretty much every situation regardless of whether bass or guitar, studio or live, stereo or mono. In fact I bought a second very recently because the market rate for them is so low. Absolutely outstanding piece of kit. I've even been able to use it to integrate my MIDI rig into the main bass rig using the switchable insert loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 [quote name='paul_5' post='1215228' date='Apr 29 2011, 07:04 PM']US made Ampeg SVP PRO blackface. lovely piece of kit. Also MXR M80.[/quote] My US made Ampeg SVP PRO blackface is a lovely sounding piece of kit. Except it mutes itself whenever it feels like it. No-one has (as yet) found out why.. Or how to fix it. Best piece of kit? I've got some whirlwind cables that are over 15 years old and have never snapped,crackled or popped. Otherwise, my PX4D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n-h-m Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Have to agree wit Marvin... Hercules Mini Stand is a seriously cheap and neat piece of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Nothing really... I've had bad luck with gear, always breaking at the most inoppurtune moments. My epiphone thunderbird was reliable and I wish I hadn't sold it for beer now but I wouldn't buy another, the sound was a bit muddy and it was a bastard to play for more than an hour stood up due to neck dive. Hmm, I bought a cable from that dude on the forum OBBM, bassic bits cable, thats never let me down and I don't think it ever will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I want to say my Sandberg, my LMII and and my Schroeder cab, but if I'm brutally honest it's probably my custom ear plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Straplocks and a Roadie Rench(Swiss Army Knife for Bass and Guitar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Possibly my Yamaha PF70 electric piano, bought second-hand sometime in the late 1980's - still the heart of my home studio set-up, although now used only as a MIDI controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 This is hard to answer! I've been very happy with my tone over the past couple of years and find it hard to imagine it being any other way. I guess at the heart of this is a Tronographic Rusty Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 My Rickenbacker always wanted one since i started playing bass. could not be more happy with it. its a work of art, and the epitome of rock and roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Without a 2nd thought it has to be my fender jag. Its the best playing bass that I have owned and although the sound maybe isnt as refined or 'hi-fi' as the higher end section of basses. However this all adds to the amazing voice this bass has. I nearly sold/traded it a few times but always stayed with it. Im very glad I have. My Ric on the other hand...............MAKE ME AN OFFER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 US Precision - finally found "my" sound, the sound that I`d tried, and failed to get, with so many other basses. My TC Electronic Classic 450 also gets a mention here - this amp has made such a difference, great sound and so easy to carry about, compared to my previous amps, which were back-breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I'd go with the Tascam trainer too -- though I have the guitar one for some reason. I use it pretty much every day. The only thing I'd prefer is a more sophisticated version that lets you set the pitch, speed and things like loops for individual songs. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I was going to say a Hipshot De-tuner, but decided to plump for my Line 6 GX Toneport with PodFarm modelling software. It allows me to use my PC at home or laptop when away as a practice amp, playing along to the songs on my computer at a volume that won't annoy other people in the area! I also use it in conjuction with Cubase to record demos. As far as basses go, my first Jazz bass. I was always a Precision sort of guy, but when I first tried a Jazz, the neck just fitted my hands perfectly, the neck pickup gave me somewhere to park my thumb comfortably and the variation of tone was an eye-opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='Johnston' post='1216471' date='May 1 2011, 12:11 PM']I put a couple of tunes that are de-tuned through Audacity first. So that when played back they are in standard tune. Saves hassle de tuning the bass or fiddling about with settings when practising.[/quote] Thanks -- I'll give that a go. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='misrule' post='1216466' date='May 1 2011, 11:59 AM']I'd go with the Tascam trainer too -- though I have the guitar one for some reason. I use it pretty much every day. The only thing I'd prefer is a more sophisticated version that lets you set the pitch, speed and things like loops for individual songs. Cheers Mark[/quote] Yes, Not being able to set pitch and speed for individual tracks is one of the features I'd have liked, and I don't think their new combined bass/guitar one (GB10) does this either. Also, being able to fine tune the loop start and end positions, which the new one does do. And if you shift the pitch by much it starts to sound warbly. And a built in rudimentary drum machine would be nice, but perhaps that's asking too much. But, all in all still one of the best things I've bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I play loads of gigs and have done for years so things that improve that experience are my faves. The mic stand mounted drink sholder is a must for me that I've mentioned before. It's not just a pose- I 100% guarantee that if you don't have one then - one day sonner or later - your drink is going to be put on the top of your amp. Low frequency shaky shaky -goodbye amp at best , goodbye bass player at worst and it's your own fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yup, Tascam Trainer, no question. I use it every day. Basses have come and gone, but my old Mk1 Tascam is a vital piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='1216685' date='May 1 2011, 05:02 PM']I play loads of gigs and have done for years so things that improve that experience are my faves. The mic stand mounted drink sholder is a must for me that I've mentioned before. It's not just a pose- I 100% guarantee that if you don't have one then - one day sonner or later - your drink is going to be put on the top of your amp. Low frequency shaky shaky -goodbye amp at best , goodbye bass player at worst and it's your own fault.[/quote] and here's the proof..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) My Fender 'Silver' Squire Jazz Bass made in Japan in 92-94. Cost me £200 from ebay and although I have a Geddy Lee and a 62 reissue (both made in Japan) both of which cost me considerably more, I have to admit it does sound the best of my 3 Jazzes . It's mainly because it has a much deeper punchier sound than the other 2 which is almost precision like and fits much better in the mix than a normal Jazz sound. If you ever get the chance to buy one of these secondhand go for it. You'll be impressed. Edited May 1, 2011 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Thanks for all these brilliant posts guys and gals. A real mixture of answers, which was what I hoped for. There's two main messages I've picked up on though. 1. I should dust off my Tascam and start using it again. 2. I need to get some proper moulded ear-plugs. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Mine has to be my Shuker Jazz 5. The reason being is that I had a lovely Fender Jazz FMT 4 string that basically stopped me playing any 5 string I bought. Every time I bought a 5 string to learn on it could never measure up to my Fender and I always found myself picking up the Fender..................until I bought the Shuker. To be fair to the Fender it was probably better than the Shuker and I was gutted when I sold it but the Shuker is by far the best 5 string I've played and is the only Bass I play these days (apart from my Crafter Acoustic in my acoustic band). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Manning Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1216432' date='May 1 2011, 11:28 AM']Without a 2nd thought it has to be my fender jag. Its the best playing bass that I have owned and although the sound maybe isnt as refined or 'hi-fi' as the higher end section of basses. However this all adds to the amazing voice this bass has. I nearly sold/traded it a few times but always stayed with it. Im very glad I have. My Ric on the other hand...............MAKE ME AN OFFER [/quote] I also love my jag, its the worlds fastest bass to play. really unrefined, bad electronics, odd design. completely love'able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Got to be my Hartke Rig. HA3500 and 2.5XL and 115XL cabs. I've had them about 4 years and they have never let me down and have always sounded superb. Many a bass has come and gone, but the Hartke rig is a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 my ampeg 610 that cost me 300 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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