4 Strings Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 ...and I will no longer sound like me but Bernard Edwards instead. I can't wait! Hope I'm not disappointed when I plug in and start to play. '...I'm living in ecstasy...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1335396318' post='1630595'] ...and I will no longer sound like me but Bernard Edwards instead. I can't wait! [/quote] I used to like him in the Carry On films with Sid James... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1335396864' post='1630602'] I used to like him in the Carry On films with Sid James... [/quote] No, that was Edward Bresslaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I'd like to sound like Bernard Cribbins. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Bvd33V9dQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Bvd33V9dQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Oh all right, what amp are you getting?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335397379' post='1630605'] No, that was Edward Bresslaw. [/quote] It's near enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1335397622' post='1630611'] I'd like to sound like Bernard Cribbins. [/quote] I thought you already did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hee, hee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335397863' post='1630616'] Oh all right, what amp are you getting?? [/quote] Who me?? Oh, erm, well it looks like a Line 6 (to my son's dismay) but has 3 [u]real[/u] valves, is tiny but hideously expensive and for this reason I will sound like [s]Jimmy[/s] Bernard Edwards. Have I given it away? It [u]should[/u] arrive before lunch when I will put up a pic and the first person to have guessed right will be able to say "Ha! See, I know stuff!" Who will it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Bernard played TE stuff in the later years if I'm not mistaken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 The Bernard Edwards link is not relevant, I'm afraid, its not what he used, just so expensive (for me anyway) that I will sound like him because that's what's in my head a the moment. No, its not Trace although nice pic here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [url="http://dustyoldamp.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/march-15-2012-005a.jpg"][/url] Its one of these isn't it. Few valves, reasonably portable with a trolley and very chic to say the least. Good luck and all the best with whatever it is. Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have to say, that looks better! This one has a blue lit panel on the front (hence the Line6 look) showing off its valves in a cheap, ostentatious, chinese/american way (made in the US - I'm led to believe). This is its low point. (Apparently it does low sound better!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335397379' post='1630605'] No, that was Edward Bresslaw. [/quote] Bernard Bresslaw "Shall I It Im now Boss" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1335430339' post='1630815'] Bernard Bresslaw "Shall I It Im now Boss" [/quote] Heh heh, 'I only arsked!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Was it really that long ago................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Its here! <childish jumping> Played russian dolls with the packaging. [attachment=106164:26042012.jpg] [attachment=106165:26042012(001).jpg] [attachment=106166:26042012(002).jpg] Had a quick blow. Very impressive, I have to say. Amp sounded great too! Serious review to come. Thanks for humouring me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 You will really like that Streamliner 9, blending the input valvey knob with the gain gives a wonderfull warm just below growl sound and beyond. And the nice valvey glass things with the blue light susblime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Rude lot. Can't let her see this now! Actually, Oldman, it was the blue glowy glass (plastic actually, cheapskates) thing that made it all a bit Line 6 for me. Nearly lost a sale they did. The distortion knob (here we go again!) is a subtle one, might learn to use that for the Motown. Only got one Speakon made up so had only speaker on the go (Midget T) but it was [u]very[/u] loud, clear and punchy - certainly brought more out of the Midget than any other amp I've put through it. Not as warm as I was expecting, but this was a quick 15 minute blast. I've got lots of use (two gigs - one in a huge hall and two rehearsals - one very noisy) in the next 5 days and looking forward to putting it through its paces and hearing it at work before the week's trial is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1335429634' post='1630787'] I have to say, that looks better! This one has a blue lit panel on the front (hence the Line6 look) showing off its valves in a cheap, ostentatious, chinese/american way (made in the US - I'm led to believe). This is its low point. (Apparently it does low sound better!) [/quote]That'll be a Streamliner then Edit: Beaten to it, but still loving my STM6.0 Edited April 26, 2012 by WalMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1335445332' post='1631249'] Played russian dolls with the packaging. [/quote] I hate those Russian dolls. They're so full of themselves. <Stolen from Bad Jokes thread> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Nice and enjoy. All the best with her. Now that I'm using my Berg HT322 the amp has just blossomed giving a full range warm glow to my sound. This is probably the best bass set up I've ever had. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Just back from the gig in a big hall. It was big too, nearly 250 seated at tables + dance space. Pa for 3 x vox, sax and bass drum only and I had my Compact. I have to say the set up is very impressive, there's no weight to the tiny amp and cab and they sat a little lost on the large stage but filled the hall with resounding Motown bass with the master volume at 9 O Clock (7 O Clock is actually off and 5 O Clock is fully on). I've got to get a feel for the controls as yet but a bit of boost on the 220Hz mid kept things clear, everything else flat. '76 P with Trubass and tone rolled off, it gave a very warm but solid sound. Not bloated as towards the end of the sound check I was asked to add more bottom so I tweaked the bass to 1 OClock. Its a big sound! If the bass is boomy I get asked to turn down so that I can't hear myself. With such a clear sound I was asked to turn up, (doesn't happen often!) and lots of compliments about the overall sound afterwards. Very pleased so far, it can do a good Motown which is important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Ooh lovely, thanks for the review! A good Motown is important to me, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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