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  1. Robert Sperling

    Not a bassist but buying a bass. Help.

    Hi, and welcome... i admit up front i did not bother to read everybodys responses so i apolgize for any redundancy. My $.02 is most bassists play 4 string and may find a 5 string hard to play comfortably. As r as what bass i offer 2 suggestions... 1) a Fender P or PJ, as the pbass is THE most...
  2. Robert Sperling

    Modern but affordable replacement for Fender Jazz Bass

    IFWM, I'd look for an old Guild Pilot. Lightweight, active electronics, jazz body by Salvadore Dali....what's not to love? Most were great playing basses in their day, so it should be relatively easy to find a decent example. And yes I have 2...1 fretted and 1 defretted. as for Yamaha's... I...
  3. Ampeg SVT7PRO
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    For sale Ampeg SVT7PRO

    You know it, you want it, you need it! The Ampeg SVT 7 Pro...1,000 watts into 4ohms with a tube preamp to help you get that classic Ampeg tone. This example was purchased brand new from Guitar Center last year for about $800, and has since been gently used in my smoke free studio. Has never...
    $550.00
  4. Robert Sperling

    For Sale Ampeg SVT7PRO

    You know it, you want it, you need it! The Ampeg SVT 7 Pro...1,000 watts into 4ohms with a tube preamp to help you get that classic Ampeg tone. This example was purchased brand new from Guitar Center last year for about $800, and has since been gently used in my smoke free studio. Has never...
  5. Robert Sperling

    Heckled....by the Restaurant/Bar Owner!?! Long Rant

    I joined his band (southern and classic rock) when I was 16, he and the other guys were 25+. We were the house band for a local bar, 2 shows a week for 3 years...needless to say I learned a lot from this drummer! We met up again about 5 years ago, and still play tight together. 1 of the best...
  6. Robert Sperling

    Heckled....by the Restaurant/Bar Owner!?! Long Rant

    As my drummer likes to say "we want you to enjoy the show...not be part of it!"
  7. Robert Sperling

    I'm tired of basses that look like furniture

    I play a blue Guild pilot (EXACTLY like the 1 wintremute has shown a listing for) in my 80's rock tribute band and I think it goes great! I also play a Yamaha BB614 in this band. Both basses can be found relatively cheap....
  8. Robert Sperling

    1975 Fender Precision - Would I be crazy to mod the hell out of it?

    Oh, it's probably just cursed or something...nbd!
  9. Robert Sperling

    Picked up my first bass today. I am stoked!!!!

    Excellent equipment for a beginner, I've been playing32 years and have a Yamaha BB614 in my arsenal as well as the Markbass CMDP151 Jeff Berlin as my portable rig! As far as slapping goes, 1 of the best tutorials I've ever seen is from Alexis Sklarevski, it's an old instruction video from the...
  10. Robert Sperling

    Fender Deluxe P/J Bass

    I bought a loaded body off a fellow tb'er who upgraded to the Geezer pups and Fender hi mass bridge, slapped on a rosewood neck from a mim deluxe jazz I had (from a bass I put a fretless neck on)...instant love, and currently one of my favorite basses in my arsenal. Oh, yes the, seafoam pearl...
  11. Robert Sperling

    Bassist standing on the left side of stage

    Yep, I've almost always been stage left or with 2 guitars stage right middle (next to the drummer).
  12. Robert Sperling

    Question about head into cab

    [). I hope this helps! And correct me if I'm wrong anyone, please? Nope, your reasoning and math are correct. To the op, you would be best off with a 2nd 15" 8ohm cabinet. A 410 8ohm will receive the same power as the 15 (which will be receiving a disproportionate amount of current) and likely...
  13. Robert Sperling

    Impulse J Bass purchase. Thoughts?

    [ I cant wait to hear! Im a little worried about the pups if I don't like it. I read the size of the rear one is different than the rest of the universe. The pups are the SAME size as each other, whereas Fender usually uses a slightly longer pup at the bridge. I know Dimarzio's and EMG's can...
  14. Robert Sperling

    Markbass vs Carvin

    Despite some obvious snobbery among SOME of our brethren, I LOVE my Carvin B2000 and 2 BR410-4's. Tone is clear, volume is plenty capable and you can't beat the value...what's not to like?
  15. Robert Sperling

    Trouble Getting Clean Tone - Help a Beginner

    [ BTW Your bass isn't active is it? Never ever heard of any MIM Fender Jazz that was, but there may be some models I've missed. Pix would help. I own a 2010 MIM Deluxe Jazz... it is indeed active. Mine came in black w/tort p/g, I believe it was also offered in White/tort and candy apple...
  16. Robert Sperling

    Trouble Getting Clean Tone - Help a Beginner

  17. Robert Sperling

    Trouble Getting Clean Tone - Help a Beginner

    You may want to check into the Fletcher Munson curve, it explains a lot about how we hear things and why at higher volumes equalization should be flattened. This is especially true of the bass signal with it's longer wave lengths. As mentioned earlier boosting TOO much bass even at low volumes...
  18. Robert Sperling

    If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.

    Uh oh....another GC thread! My experiences have mostly been positive, and they've had no issues reimbursing me when items are not as described so no harm no foul as they say. But I REALLY wish these guys would put up an accurate descriptive paragraph for their online offerings...like BASS...
  19. Robert Sperling

    My First Head/Cab half stack brain bender.

    I went with your amps big brother (Carvin B2000 and 2 Br410-4's), and love the tone. Let the others say what they want...I've had no issues with my Carvin rig and will recommend it to whoever will listen. I will say that my small gig rig (Markbass CMDP151 and an extra 1x15 for medium gigs)was...
  20. Robert Sperling

    What would you buy with $$1600

    Had I seen this post yesterday, this is exactly what I'd recommend! Right on brother!
  21. Robert Sperling
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    For sale Ampeg SVT 7PRO

    Like new/used about 30hrs in smoke free home studio environment, has never left my studio. Everything functions as new...you won't be disappointed! Long Island area for pickups, you can email me at [email protected] or message through TB...Thanks! possible trade interest for red pbasses...
    $475.00
  22. Robert Sperling

    For Sale/Trade Ampeg SVT 7PRO

    Like new/used about 30hrs in smoke free home studio environment, has never left my studio. Everything functions as new...you won't be disappointed! Long Island area for pickups, you can email me at [email protected] or message through TB...Thanks! possible trade interest for red pbasses...
  23. Robert Sperling

    Dealing with a chronically loud guitar player

    Ah...loud guitarist syndrome...I know it all too well. I'd have a band meeting concerning this, be constructive and not criticizing...to at least give the guy a chance. There are many good suggestions on here, the best are in ear monitors, amp raised/pointed at guitarist, maybe a smaller rig or...
  24. Robert Sperling

    What is your ONE favorite song to play?

    I've always enjoyed warming up with Stanley Clarkes' School Days, if I can play even part of the solo with some proficiency I feel a sense of accomplishment. Idk if that counts as a favorite song to play, because I still can't play the whole song, I can however make it my own! 8)
  25. Robert Sperling

    Two bassists may be one too many

    Even though Clarke, Miller Wooten are all great bassists, not many bands work well with more than 1 bass. Even those guys can be hard to watch for the average Joe! Imagine a good bassist and a novice together!
  26. Robert Sperling

    Suggestions for an affordable used 4x10 and ~500w head (<$500 if possible)

    With the cashflow issue I'd be on guitarcenter's used site, looking at A carvin 410 and Carvin B1000 or something similar.
  27. Robert Sperling

    Amp+head for indoor venues

    IIWM, I'd consider a Markbass w/2x 212 cabs. Very transparent tone so you can shape it however you want. 2x 212's so it can cover most gig situations. Cabs are pretty light. My small gig rig is a Markbass CMD151p and a 115 extension cab. Going with a separate head and cab setup I'd probably...
  28. Robert Sperling

    $1500 To Spend On A Bass

    My $.02 I'd go with a G&L L2000, does pretty much everything. If it were me I'd also be itching for a used Alembic Epic for that price range.
  29. Robert Sperling

    Where to post for sale?

    I've purchased an Alembic Epic, a G&L L2000 and a loaded P/J body from fellow TB'ers. Excellent experience everytime.
  30. Robert Sperling

    Purchasing advice

    I'd take Gorns' advice, that is a steal for a great bass...and Gorn is very well respected in our little group. Almost any of us would enjoy a Japanese "75 Reissue Jazz Bass!
  31. Robert Sperling

    That ONE bass.....

    I have not just "one". I'm meticulous about what I expect out of an instrument...if it's not a keeper it gets traded in. My collection currently consists of Fender US Deluxe Jazz, Fender MIM deluxe jazz custom fretless, Fender MIM Deluxe P customized, G&L L2000, Yamaha BB614, Guild Pilot...
  32. Robert Sperling

    Does the unplugged Casady bass make a sound?

  33. Robert Sperling

    I want to a buy a bass and my girlfriend said

    I'm buying all the basses I need (and a few that I just want) now...while I'm between relationships! Already started buying basses of course, but I mean I actually made a list of what I really want/need thinned the herd and started towards acquiring those. Only foreseeable problem is I just met...
  34. Robert Sperling

    Most "extreme" bass you've used for a gig?

    Is playing classic rock on an '83 G&L L2000E Fretless out there? I did it for about 2 years and few people knew I was playing fretless on their classic rock fave's!
  35. Robert Sperling

    Criminally loud concerts

    Loved Metal Church, what an awesome 80's metal band!
  36. Robert Sperling

    Criminally loud concerts

    Motorhead at a small venue called Sundance, mostly standing room max occupancy about 250.....loudest night of my life.
  37. Robert Sperling

    How to play fretless bass

    Mushroo really hit the nail on the head. Make sure your bass' intonation is pretty accurate, the rest is pretty much learning to play by ear and hand position.
  38. Robert Sperling

    Trying to move to two fingers

    My guess is the angle of attack you are using is too flat, a very difficult thing to explain but easy to show. Basically as though your hand and fingers are to horizontal with the strings where they should be more upright, so that the pad of your fingers touch the strings. Longish nails should...
  39. Robert Sperling

    Here I go again......Band Leader laid down the Law....and I'm a law breaker

    I don't think you're behavior is bad at all, lol. I would probably have discussed it with the BL, and told him he's being unreasonable...as long as everyone makes it to the gigs and rehearsals I see no issue. And no, I wouldn't allow the BL to dictate what I do outside of my committed time to...
  40. Robert Sperling

    NBD... Boring White Fender P-bass

    I like the white/white/maple combo. If it were mine I'd probably put 1 of those retro movie poster style p/g's, like maybe something with aliens and pinup girls, or something like that... but that's me...and it's yours, so... enjoy!
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