Recent content by Pyrate

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    Newer bassist, how much power do I need?

    Are you one that prefers a combo system or a split system? My experience, you should be safe looking at 500W as a start (this gives you some maneuvering room as needed) going into a 2x10. Then you can build up later. Currently I'm using a 1600W head unit (that does have tubes in for that...
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    Best Ibanez Bass?

    The SR series Basses are a very good Bass, as others have said, this thing is light and the neck is fast and thin. I first played an SR800 in a project band that a couple of put together when stationed in Honduras (back in the early '90s). I just picked up an SR500, and love the weight (uber...
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    So, my neighbor is angry...

    Have to say that happened to us as well. Oh, The guitarist does live in the desert!! His neighbor (who lives approx. 450m away) called the Sheriffs Office, who (Sheriff's Deputy) did come out and visit with us rehearsing for an upcoming gig. Sure, we stopped as he approached the fence line...
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    Best amp you played through

    My best all around had to be an SWR SM-400 head on top of a Marshall Silver Jubilee 1540 cabinet. Replaced it with a 500W Carvin setup while stationed in Germany. Had a Kustom 200 sitting on top of a Kustom 2x15" which worked great in the pubs there as well. Currently I'm really liking this...