Mr.T Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I hope this hasn't been done before? I have been reading the 'Over-Rated' thread, and yes I have to agree some things can be disappointing.... but what about those rare times in life when we don't expect too much and are pleasantly surprised? Like when you end up with the plain looking girl (You know what I mean as Bass players) and..... Ok, I'll start with the Zoom BFX708 (Yes, the plastic one). I've bought (and sold) the Line6 BassPod XT Live and the Boss GT6B because the old Zoom sounds better to my ears, even though they often get a slating. Plus... The Zoom is compact, easy to program and about £25 secondhand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='Mr.T' post='374858' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:16 AM']Ok, I'll start with the Zoom BFX708 (Yes, the plastic one).[/quote] Mine was great and lasted 9 years of gigging and rehearsal before finally starting to fall to bits. Hence why I'm after a Zoom B1 or B2 now... I have an old Peavey 1x15 cab (black widow speaker) that I've had a similar amount of time. It sounds great, and has more top end than most people expect. It sounds better than my newish Ashdown 2x10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Gotta be the Roland Vbass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='Adrenochrome' post='374863' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:23 AM']I have an old Peavey 1x15 cab (black widow speaker) that I've had a similar amount of time. It sounds great, and has more top end than most people expect. It sounds better than my newish Ashdown 2x10.[/quote] I used to have one of those was a great cab until it got a split in the speaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Mk1 Sadowsky Outboard Pre-amp Peavey TKO75 Bass Combo - 80s model DR Hi-Beam Strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yea some of those old Peaveys are cool. There was a keyboard amplifier at the practice studio which sounded great with bass. Must have cost about a tenner, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Zoom 506ii pedal for me. Multi effects pedal, loads & loads of patches that could easily be customised & saved & it also had a built in tuner. Granted the sounds it could produce weren't that good quality wise but for a relatively inexpensive pedal it was great for a newbie experimenting with different bass sounds for the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Quick Tune tuners they cost a fiver and last a lifetime. Edited January 9, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='joe_bass' post='374887' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:50 AM']Zoom 506ii pedal for me. Multi effects pedal, loads & loads of patches that could easily be customised & saved & it also had a built in tuner. Granted the sounds it could produce weren't that good quality wise but for a relatively inexpensive pedal it was great for a newbie experimenting with different bass sounds for the first time.[/quote] +1 Behringer compressor pedals, they are all great and equal the boss equivilants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_bass Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='374889' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:53 AM']Quick Tune tuners they cost a fiver and last a lifetime.[/quote] Was touching more on the convenience of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='ped' post='374886' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:50 AM']Yea some of those old Peaveys are cool. There was a keyboard amplifier at the practice studio which sounded great with bass. Must have cost about a tenner, too![/quote] Peavey in general I think. I'd always had it in mind that they were cheap tat to be avoided until I tried a TNT combo at a rehearsal room and was pleasantly surprised. By no means the best gear available, but fantastic for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='joe_bass' post='374899' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:55 AM']Was touching more on the convenience of it.[/quote] Sorry mate didn't mean to quote you there. Now been edited. Edited January 9, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photographymatt Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 westfield as a company, like I said in my intro my electro-acoustic from them is the nicest sounding/playing iv played for under a grand. And my new 5 string bass from westfield..again, amazing bass for £140,Id pay much more and still be happy but for me, the best thing I have...the korg ga-10 tuner, it tunes so easily and does low B/high C for bass, but can do downtuning so easily. No faffing about like with other tuners and I have had it since I started playing guitar years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It has to be Ear Protection .. ok.. so it's not specifically 'bass' kit.. but how many people spend hundreds maybe thousands of pounds on bass gear yet *still* insist on spending as little as possible on looking after their ears? (Or not spending anything at all on them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='374938' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:43 AM']It has to be Ear Protection .. ok.. so it's not specifically 'bass' kit.. but how many people spend hundreds maybe thousands of pounds on bass gear yet *still* insist on spending as little as possible on looking after their ears? (Or not spending anything at all on them!)[/quote] Here, Here! (or is that Hear, Hear?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='374881' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:47 AM']DR Hi-Beam Strings[/quote] I like them... Not sure they are underated though.. Over priced maybe... Getting the widest most padded Leather strap for me. Best investment i have made. Garry Edited January 9, 2009 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='lowdown' post='374947' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:51 AM']I like them... Not sure they are underated though.. Over priced maybe... Garry[/quote] Not many people I know use them or have even heard of them. Most seem to be using Rotosound or Ernie Ball strings which for me just don't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='dood' post='374938' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:43 AM']It has to be Ear Protection .. ok.. so it's not specifically 'bass' kit.. but how many people spend hundreds maybe thousands of pounds on bass gear yet *still* insist on spending as little as possible on looking after their ears? (Or not spending anything at all on them!)[/quote] +1 After a bass, then an amp, ear protection should be the next thing any gigging bass player buys. At only 23, I wish I understood the damage I was doing to my ears 6 or 7 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='BassManKev' post='374890' date='Jan 9 2009, 10:53 AM']+1 Behringer compressor pedals, they are all great and equal the boss equivilants[/quote] +2 The 506ii easily stores stuff and the berhinger BLE copy was great, £15. My vote goes to my Roland DB500, though. Way louder than its 150W, 3 different programmable memory patches, small (not so light), really nice sound and only cost me £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='374950' date='Jan 9 2009, 11:53 AM']Not many people I know use them or have even heard of them.[/quote] Funny that... I know a few peeps using them. Big seller in the states as well. A lot cheaper might be the reason. Garry Edited January 9, 2009 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Definitely +1 on the ear protection. I will also add, the Hipshot D-Tuner (sorry, 'Bass Extender Key')... still the single most useful addition you can make to a 4-string bass IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ba55me15ter Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 The Wesley P-bass I picked-up for free. It actually plays really well, and apart from maybe a slightly-lacking bottom end on the lower strings (easily compensated-for) sounds pretty damn good too! Amazing for an £85 retail instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'll go for ear protection first, wide straps second and neo cabs third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Planet Waves SOS tuners - you can carry these about with you everywhere and they will get you there or thereabouts in tune in a pinch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='375007' date='Jan 9 2009, 12:33 PM']...and neo cabs third.[/quote] Not sure they're under rated. Lots of people rave about them don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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