Recent content by BassNGuns

Fyi - I posted this issue on FB in Basses And Amplification and got a very interesting answer from someone, some of these guys are techs: "Yes, slightly scratchy pots are normal for MB amps. The problem is not the pots per se, but the fact that they use JFET op-amps with high input impedance...

I just got my LMIII back from repair. They replaced the preamp board which houses all of the pots. Two of them are a little scratchy but only when a signal is going through them as I turn the pots up and down. I'm afraid if I send it in again I'm going to have the same issue anyway. It's not a...

Just got a great deal on an Ibanez Premium SR1305SB that has the Big Breaks. I also have an older 1405 that has the Big Singles and here is my experience/opinion so far... 1. I always run both pickups center balanced and there is a huge difference in volume when using the pre-amp, the Big Breaks...

1. Peavy MiniMax V2 2. Markbass LMIII 3. Hartke HD500 4. Fender Rumble 25

On the DI, do you push the button in for Pre or Post?

Just got this, sounds just as good or better than my old Markbass LMIII and the fan is a non issue, once you or the band start playing. Very happy.

Do these fit well plugged into an Ibanez SR series bass?

My Line 6 G30 is always cutting out and draining batteries fast now, I'm done. What's a good wireless that does not cut out and break the bank?

I've been looking at this also. I have a Markbass LMIII that has a static noise issue, did everything I could to fix it. It will probably cost as much to ship and fix as it would be to just buy a new 800B with a 3 year warranty. I looked at the HB sight and it also looks like it will fit into my...

How's the neck dive on these Mercalli's? I saw a video and it didn't look too good, really neck heavy. That's the only thing I hated about my Thunderbird back in the day is having to hold the neck up.

I was thinking about getting one, but then I heard the neck dive was pretty bad. Is that true?

Thanks Everyone. Price range is $3K or under.

Hi, I need suggestions on lightweight 5 string basses (8 pounds or lighter). Please mention anything except Ibanez SR series. I already have those, I want something different. Thanks in advance.

Pretty much everything that can be said has been said. But this is the best one: "If I am having a good time, I am successful." I'll just add that one of the ways I know I'm successful is when I can play everything on my bands setlist and remember all the words when I'm singing. :laugh:

I have both Markbass and Hartke. The MB LMIII w\ 2x10 and 1x15 is for outdoors and big stages and my Hartke HD500 is for smaller indoor gigs. They're each a little different but they both sound fantastic.