Recent content by Augment

It took a bit of tweaking for me to get my 4003 to sound like I wanted it to (ie, to sound like my '78 4001). It never had the same character. While it still sounded like a Ric, it seriously lacked the definition in the treble/clangy range of things. Figured there was nothing that could be done...

I've used this Kasino 2x15 that my friend owns quite a lot over the last decade. Thing probably weighs 150lbs which is only magnified by it having almost comical "strap" handles; as if someone is just going to one hand it like a briefcase of rock n' roll. Sounds really good with everything I've...

Most my favorites have been mentioned, but I'll give them another nod: Bruce Foxton / The Jam Dave Allen / Gang of Four Peter Hook / Joy Division & New Order (etc) Graham Lewis / Wire Jason Black / Hot Water Music Joe Lally / Fugazi etc... One that comes to mind that has been omitted is Clint...

Yeah, I meant to add that Fender basses in general seem to get pretty close regardless of the specific make/model, but ones with maple fretboards seem to really deliver the goods. My next bass is also going to be a Precision with a maple neck; my friend gave me a body and neck for Christmas so I...

I spent the better half of my youth chasing a similar sound. Not those particular bands (they didn't exist then), but the sound you speak of was pretty common throughout the 90s in punk/hardcore/etc. It took me way longer than it should have to figure out that a Fender Precision is probably the...

Feel good customer service story of the day: Ordered a TB500 back in 2011. After using it a few months it blew a fuse at rehearsal. Didn't have the best luck finding the proper fuse at the local shops, so I got lazy and shelved it for the time being. Fast forward 3 1/2 years, and I finally...

Wow! Most 50's-60's Fenders look like they've been around since the 1920's. That thing practically looks new!

That's a great picture! :bassist: While I'm sure today's stuff is more efficient, it sure doesn't look that cool/dangerous!

Yep. I dreamed about having this setup shortly after I started playing at age 14. It still blows my mind sometimes that I actually HAVE it. The amp needs a bit of servicing that I probably can't quite afford/justify at the moment, but hey, it's nice to pine after something I already own for a...

This terribly first-gen iPhone photographed Mesa/Boogie 2x15" has been my only cabinet since about 2000, I believe. Had used an SWR 2x10 + 1x15" with a GK400rb before that which was an ok rig but never completely won me over. As many have already said, "there's just something about 15s." The...

After a few days of testing things as much as I can, I'm thinking it probably is a transformer issue. The power will drop to seemingly half of what it normally is, and the fluctuating pops can happen at random. I ran a line out to my mixer / monitors which also picked up the popping sound. The...

Thankfully there are a lot of techs around since I live near Chicago. Actually found a place that has an authorized Mesa/Boogie tech on staff that's not too terribly far. I think I'll try that before paying a small fortune shipping it off somewhere. Just trying to narrow down what the problem is...

Was going to start a new thread, but since this topic is current and actual 400/400+ users are likely to read/pose in it, I'll start here. I've been having serious issues with mine lately. It's only really seen sporadic use over the years due to my on/off band situations. Bought it new in 2002...

That's a ridiculously great deal. Even if you hate it, you could easily get rid of it for about $1300-$1600+ (well, once the MF sale is over, which is a great deal itself). $850 is BEYOND a "good deal" for that bass. It's a legendary deal, the kind that you can mention every time someone...

The G&L Tributes are pretty great. I've got the L2000 and it's a wonderful instrument, especially for the price. It's quite a powerful little bass, and it's remarkably light and pretty comfortable to play. Can definitely see myself buying SB2 and JB2 Tributes to keep the L2000 company in the...