Recent content by Ben Jammin

I'd try all the rigs. Experiment with tone. If you have options, it is always good to match them up to the song. I seldom think that one bass or one amp is right for each song in the studio. But, then again the subtle differences in bass tone tend to get lost easily in a metal band. I...

Yeah I always try to give my amps a workout if I get a chance. There isn't many times you can really crank your amp without going deaf or being obnoxious. I really do like the MB2 despite the few problems I've encountered. I'm really curious to hear how the tube version compares to the...

Features wise they both are about the same except that the GK has a mute switch, pre/post EQ line out switch, and a footswitchable (included) boost channel that adds some grit or just boosted clean for solos I guess. I personally don't find the overdrive tone to be what I'm going for but that...

Got to be over 300 now, maybe 500? more? Who knows, they kind of all blend in together. Every bar, benefit, wedding, party, etc blends into 3 or 4 stock backgrounds and audiences. You just pick one or two and mix and match and hope the pay at the end of the night justifies the drive and maybe...

My personal thoughts on the micro heads having owned the Eden WTX500, Markbass F1, GK MB2-500, and the Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 Eden WTX500: Had its own unique tone which wasn't bad but didn't have much headroom. I found myself clipping the input really easily which made a nasty sound. I...

Sorry no pics at the moment. I carry GK MB2-500 and a Markbass F1 head in the GK micro head bag since it has two compartments. (I like to have a backup head at gigs.) I can just swing that over my shoulder. I carry two basses in a Gator dual gig bag. Throw all my cables and pedals into...

It really does depend on the market, band, etc. My band tries to get at least $150 per 45 min set and we play originals and covers mixed depending on what the venue wants. Generally out in the middle of no where you can ask for a lot more since there isn't many bands but we have a hard time...

Sounds like a plan. I do think the stock strings were very light gauge. I think heavier strings with more tension may fix the buzz. But nevertheless, at the moment I can't really hear the buzz when it is amplified and I'm having lots of fun playing my Brute. Going to give it a test run at a...

Because of this forum I was convinced to pick up a brute after being dissapointed with the weight and sound of my Fender Jag. I really like the tone I'm getting out of the JJX4 and it is really light and comfortable. Such an ease to play. I'm running it through GK and Markbass heads into...