Recent content by NorthSoundAudio

OK, sound engineer here (but bass guitar noob). I practice bass in my studio using studio monitors with a subwoofer. This setup produces a beautiful, articulate tone that's also big and warm on the bottom. But this is a studio sub (of my own design and construction). DJ subs, like the QSC...

Ah, looks like you're right. Got my wires crossed on that one.

I like building speakers, and so when I started playing bass this year I decided I wanted to build my own bass cab. What was important to me: good deep bass response, because that's what I like! I didn't want to design a passive crossover for a tweeter, though, so I decided to put a plate amp...

Also, FWIW... The Ampeg 1x10 didn't get very loud at all before sounding really farty. Hopefully the 1x12 is better.

I played through a bunch of small amps at Guitar Center (including a 1x10 Ampeg, a Rumble 100, Rumble 40, 1x12 Acoustic) and ended up buying a Peavey MAX 100 (on sale for $279). I traded up from a Rumble 40. The Rumble was OK, but the bottom 3-4 frets on the E string all sounded kinda the...

I ordered a BB735a. Gets here Friday!

I play drums as well as bass. The best advice I ever got regarding drumming: Play the SONG, not the drums. Thus, in the same vein: play the SONG, not the bass. Granted, this originally referred to the performance rather than the equipment, but I feel it holds true. If one song requires a...

I haven't tried this yet, but it was an idea I had. I have a Darkglass Microtubes B3K pedal, and when it's engaged, it cuts out a lot of LF, even with the Grunt switch on. So my thought on tracking with grit AND rumble: Bass in to my clean DI. Connect the DI Thru to the pedal input. Pedal...

I'm a newcomer to bass. I bought a TRBX604FM, and I really enjoy this instrument! But... Now I want a 5-string for some of the songs I want to play. I want to get some opinions. Here's my thought process: TRBX605FM: The 5-string version of the bass I already have. Familiar feel and...