Recent content by Nickthebass

Thanks folks. I’m planning something like this snapshot - the open slot on the switcher is to patch in another small synth board (OC2 - Mastotron - Proton - [probably a chorus]). I’ve just rejigged to move the comp to the front of the chain. It’ll probably stay there for now so that I can try...

Just catching up on this thread for research porpoises. I’m looking at sticking a DCX in between an Empress compressor and para EQ deluxe. Are you still liking the DCX and EQ? I’m enjoying the flexibility of the the Empress EQ (especially the high pass and low pass filters) but my clean sound...

Generally I’m buying for a role or a vibe so 4 vs 5 is part of that decision. It’s part of the feature set I’m looking for just like the pick up configuration and controls. Most recently I was looking to fill the “Jamerson” hole. So 5s weren’t considered. The last time I shopped for a do...

I think there needs to be a bit more context to properly answer this. Are you playing in loads of different projects that need a variety of very different sounds? Are you focusing on a small number of things that have a similar aesthetic? What do you like about your Jazz bass? Personally -...

Another vote for Barefaced. I have a 1x12 and a 1x15 sitting under either a Streamliner 900 or an Ashdown ABM600. Plenty old school enough for blues, Americana, Motown, soul and all that good stuff. Both my P and my J (with flats, foam etc) have a grand old time!

Preface - I have no affiliation with Barefaced other than owning some of their cabs. Short answer…the Barefaced gear is as good as advertised. Believe the hype, the hype is real. I know it’s not your sound buuut…Tim Commerford is a massive vintage Ampeg guy and has been running the Barefaced...

It sounds like you and I are aiming at a similar sound. I can’t recommend Barefaced highly enough. I have a modular 1x12 and 1x15 set up (from their older lines) that I’ve been running for ages (10 years at a guess). I’d only swap them out for another Barefaced rig. They have two lines one...

Based on my experience - grab with confidence.

I believe that pretty much all the classic Detroit era Motown was recorded direct. Not so sure about Stax and Muscle Shoals though. Where an amp was used (and is today) - there’s a good bet it was a B15 in the studio.

I’d thrown in the Ashdown ABM600 as an idea (not sure what US availability is like though). There a few unneeded bells and whistles IMO (compressor, shape and sub-octave circuit) but the EQ section is good and the tube section is nice.

As I understand it (I’m playing back stuff I have been told but it fits with my experience) … The difference is as much about the envelope of the note - in particular the attack. The attack of the NT’s note is a little more even relative to the part immediately after the attack. On the BO -...

The Moises app does a good job of separating out parts. Another trick is the pitch the whole track up an octave, the bass line becomes much more audible - just ignore the chipmunking of everything else! I use Anytune for this all the time. (You can also slow the track down or move it into a new...

I’m trying to room correct from the backline only. The pedal is essentially “set and forget”. Sorry for the brief reply - I’m doing this on my phone.

ZOMBIE THREAD!!! I’m looking to go down this same pre-amp / power amp road. What did you end up doing with your rig? Any regrets, experience or advice you’d share? I started a thread here looking for advice. Pre-amp and power vs a head

Can you tell me more about your rack set up please?