Recent content by 4stringjim

I gave up on heavy cabs a long time ago. I have a 2X10 and 1X15 8 ohm cabs that weight less than 39 lbs each. 8 ohms is fine for smaller gigs especially since I have some class D amps that provide more than enough power at that impedance and in parallel the 4 ohm load is perfect for even my low...

The band is guitar, bass, drums and singer. We play classic rock with some dance material, VH, Led Zep, AC/DC is the later sets. We use the typical FOH speaker with floor wedges. I wear ear plugs as does the guitarist and the singer uses in ears. So we can get "loud" but, respectfully so...

Update on the BAM200; I used it on a gig (same band etc) this past week end with a single 2X10 8 ohm cab and by the end of the second set I was wanting my regular amp back. I could have kept using it but I was hitting the limiter and I don't like the feel when that happens. Bottom line; I still...

IMO , based on my measurements, I can say that the Bam 200’s performance is accurately represented by the document Elias86 linked to from TC Electronics website. So, is 200 watts a “fair” claim? Well, it’s not un-fair...especially considering the price and performance! It works for me and I am...

I just got mine last week and used it at a regular gig. I have a 2x10 and 1x15, both Neo and 8 ohms. That gives me 4 ohms with them in parallel, as I normally run them. To my surprise, the BAM200 kept up with the guitar player and drummer. To qualify how loud this might be, we are in our 50's...

What makes a great bass for me is that before any of those interchangeable things it has to have a good neck (adjusts easy and stays where I put it), level & smooth fretwork, comfortable fingerboard edges (rolled), proper set up, string spacing etc, etc. The other things are not so easy to...

I don't post much on TB but I have to say...if you want a Jazz bass I suggest you play a bunch at stores until you find one that you can afford and like. Hopefully you can find something inexpensive, like a Squier or MIM standard. Take the remainder of the money and spend it on a complete fret...

Generally speaking, solid state amps can tolerate an open circuit (no speaker connected) better than a short. A short circuit will cause the output devices to "over-current" which can let the smoke out (destroy's them in the blink of an eye!). This, however, is strictly dependent on the design...

I was bringing two heads to every gig until one night I decided not to bring the spare. I "never" had any problems so I thought, why bother? Of course, that's the night my amp started having problems. It would shut off and if I pounded on it, like an old TV, it would come back. So I lowered...

I have a set of Model J's in my J bass copy (I have flat wounds on this one). They are warmer than Area J's...not as much high's. IMO the Area J's are more articulate and very responsive to how hard your right hand is. Very expressive. They have nice balance and are my P/U of choice right now...

CTS are good pots, I use these for all my basses and have never had a problem. The value of the POT you choose will affect the tone of the bass...rule of thumb is that higher values like 500K will sound brighter than 250K's, especially with humbuckers. I tried 1 meg POT's at one time but they...

I just got a Fender Classic 60's Jazz bass and installed a set of Dimarzio Area J's and I love them. Before I bought the Fender I had them in J bass copy and they sounded awesome in that bass so I had to put them in the Fender. I did a gig last night and they are deep and articulate, especially...