Recent content by uu2mark

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    Double Bass Volume, Volume, Volume!

    Full circle pickup, upright friendly amp (I use a Jad Freer Sisma), and one of the Barefaced 1 x 12 cabs is the best combination I’ve found. The Sisma is great and those BF cabs are quite good at reducing feed back and retaining the upright sound because they’re so clear and can get loud. I’m...
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    Passive vs active with full tube amps

    IME a vintage SVT works better with passive basses. Your mileage may vary.
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    New amp SISMA – HYBRID TUBE/CLASS-G BASS HEAD

    Not normal. It’s a bad tube. I had the same problem.
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    Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.

    Hey all, just thought I’d mention I used my Sisma for silent recording on a session yesterday. No speaker connected. I didn’t have a personal cue mix so I patched the headphone box into the Sisma aux in and monitored with the Sisma headphone output. Was able to get a much better mix for myself -...
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    Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.

    If you try one, you can appreciate why it’s more expensive. And correct me if I’m wrong, but the VAT is already added to the price for European sales, so I believe it’s subtracted from the price for US sales.
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    Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.

    Hi- I’ve had the Sisma for some gigs this month and gotta say it’s the best new amp I’ve used since my old SVT days- I’ve enjoyed the ease of light weight class D amps, and they have come a long way, but I’ve never been that happy with them. I’ve always used extra pre’s or eq’s to try to get...
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    Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.

    Received the Sisma today (the one making the rounds) and immediately took it and a barefaced super midget to a rehearsal this evening. Didn’t get loud but my impressions so far are similar to other reviews.. it’s got a big sound, big round low end - even with the super midget not being an...
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    Jad Freer Sisma Mega Thread.

    On the list and looking fwd to trying it!
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    Double Bass YAMAHA EUB Megathread

    Hi, does anyone in the Austin area have a Yamaha SLB300 Silent bass? Tried one at NAMM2020, haven’t forgotten how good it felt and sounded. Would love to refresh my memory before buying one. Thx!
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    SOLD 1994 MIJ 51 Precision Bass - PRICED TO SELL!

    Hi, is the body slab or w/contours? Thx.
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    For Sale/Trade ***Reduced***51P Precision Bass AllParts Neck VM 50s

    Hi, do you know what kind of wood the body is?
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    Medium Helicore Pizz set for sale or trade

    Medium Helicore Pizz set for sale or trade- brand new - been on bass for 1 week - $75 looking for Spirocore Reds new or used