bobodhi Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hi, I have finally been seduced by the power of the low end after nearly forty years of widdling with skinny strings and finally discovered what I had been looking for in some 'heavy' metal strings. What fun it is to sit at the back and make the earth move, why did I take so long? Ok, enough of that, I'm as you can probably guess a reformed guitarist, and am really smitten, so much that I've already changed up to a better bass, a beautiful brand new Squire 70's jazz in natural finish. It's not a Fender I know, but to be honest, I've owned both Squire and Fender guitars and have always had more fun with the Squire's, don't ask, I don't understand, it just is. I'm playing in my local church band as the bassist now, (they have more than enough regular guitarists and I'd much rather be a contributor in my own right than just another jangle merchant), so here's my first question.. hope you can all advise. I've got me an Ashdown (good choice ! ) perfect 10 which sounds lovely, thing is, I'm running the amp at full just to keep up with the drums and PA and I'm a little worried I'll burn it out before long. It has no DI (didn't think I'd need it, plus wanted the Ashdown sound at affordable price) but will run an external speaker, haven't tried putting it into the mix but will then have the problem of not hearing myself against the rest. Should/could I buy a bigger speaker/cab set up or am I stuck? All ideas welcome. Cheers, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 if the church has a half decent PA best thing is use a di box. Bass into DI, link cable into your wee amp and XLR to the desk. That way you use your amp just for yourself and the desk controls the front of house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hi Kevin, Welcome to BC. I know where you're coming from. I see that question often, both on BC and elsewhere: "Why in the world didn't I do this earlier". One of my best friends has it likewise, and so do I (she converting from flute, and I from pipe organ and electronic things). Anyway, enjoy your time with us here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Welcome! Nice amps, those small Ashdowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobodhi Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks to you all, and thanks for the info on DI boxes, didn't know about those, sounds like the perfect solution, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Those Squiers ***Pedant alert*** not Squire, are great basses for the money. If it does what you need you really don't need a "proper" Fender. Agree with Luke about the DI box although it may be cheaper to just uopgrade to a bigger amp like an EB or MAG if you like Ashdown. They can be picked up for peanuts used. Welcome to BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Welcome to BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hi bobdhi, i have more or less migrated to the low side in recent years after many years of playing guitar. I haven't given up guitar, it's just that I've been offered more bass gigs in recent years than guitar. I'm enjoying the experience and responsibility that goes with looking after the low end groove. [b] Jazzyvee[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 This isn't some conspiracy by guitarists to take over this forum is it?? advice: stay away from the "For sale" threads - bad things happen there...GAS infection is almost a certainty.. Welcome to the site.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobodhi Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 LOL, I'm guessing GAS stands for 'Gear Addiction Syndrome'..or something like that. And ps apologies for the misspellinng of Squire/Squier.. teehee as i'm now a bassist I only concern myself with A to G and is it sharp or flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Close. Gear Acquisition Syndrome. When the first Squier was reviewed in a Dutch mag, they even stated that the instruments were named after Chris Squire, so you're in the clear as to spelling. (WP says the name Squier was bought in '65) However, you must now write a new post apologising for "spellinng". Me, I probably must apologise for "apologising" with an "s", Idunno. This is gonna be the longest BC thread [b]ever[/b]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobodhi Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 hahaha.. ok but 'mispellinng' was a deliberate mispelling, so does that count, in which case you could be right and this might go on and on...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='bobodhi' timestamp='1339415938' post='1688038'] Should I buy a bigger speaker/cab set up..?[/quote] A dangerous question to ask on this forum! Edited June 14, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='bobodhi' timestamp='1339692009' post='1692880'] but 'mispellinng' was a deliberate mispelling, so does that count [...] ? [/quote] Let's agree that it doesn't count then. Principles is one thing, but being lazy beats it. Always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have a Peavy amp, they don't cost a fortune and you get a really good sound out of them. I'm a beginner to bass too and wish I'd done it years ago! Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobodhi Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1339917142' post='1696151'] I have a Peavy amp, they don't cost a fortune and you get a really good sound out of them. [/quote] Ok, thanks, will check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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