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  1. Monkey

    Need advice for choosing a lightweight gig-worthy combo amp

    Same with me. My CMD121P combo, which I bought used for $600, has been a great rig for me. It is light (a little less than 30lbs) and really loud. It has great clean tone and takes pedals well. I add a little tube preamp (Sushi Box Space Heater) saturation and it sounds full and rich. When...
  2. Monkey

    Glarry Fretless Fingerboard

    Definitive statements like this frustrate me. I've been playing fretless exclusively since the '80s and have experienced fingerboard gouges. For many years in the early 90's, I played a Carvin 5-string fretless that had an ebony board. I was playing about 120-140 gigs a year for a while and...
  3. Monkey

    *TI Flats MegaThread*

    I have "short-scale" TIs on two of my basses. One is a 30-inch fretless and the other is a 32-inch fretless. They sound great. The E-string on the short-scale is a bit thicker than on the long scales, but I think the others are same gauge. I was worried about them being too floppy, but it...
  4. Monkey

    Original Greenboy/fEarful megathread?

    I have a matching pair of 12/6s that I played for years. One was built by an authorized dealer and I built the second one with a flat pack. They sound great and pack a serious punch. I rarely played both except at outdoor festivals, which I was playing more often back then. I was playing a...
  5. Monkey

    the wife

    My wife and I have been married 18 years. I'm the luckiest man on the planet. 1. how supportive are they of you as a bass player? She is very supportive and encouraging. She loves that I have a passion and enjoys the music, events, and people that my passion brings. 2. do you have to go...
  6. Monkey

    Does scale length affect fretless mwah?

    I have no problem getting nice mwah on my 30-inch fretless with low-tension strings (either TI flats or Labella LTFs).
  7. Monkey

    Feedback posted by Monkey on Element Zero

    Easy, fast, and efficient transaction. You can purchase with confidence with this TBer. Thanks!
  8. Monkey

    Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, RIP

    So sad to hear of his passing. I also saw him in the 80s and was impressed by his energy and engagement with the audience. Thank you, Jimmy, and rest in peace!
  9. Monkey

    Rip Anthony Jackson

    So sad to hear this news. What an amazing person and musician. I played in a fusion band a while back and we learned "Guy Lafleur" from Steve Kahn's "Eyewitness" album. It increased my respect and admiration even more to try to learn from his parts and approach. Love and respect, Anthony!
  10. Monkey

    Rickenbacker basses

    This is my story, as well. When I was in high school (late '70s), I was a huge fan of Chris and Geddy. I saved money from my grocery store job after school and bought a brand new blue Rick in 1978. I loved the sound, but the ergonomics were horrible for me. In college, I started getting more...
  11. Monkey

    Amp Purchase Paralysis

    I use the Markbass CMD 121 combo and have gigged it successfully in many different situations. Lightweight, great tone, takes pedals well, and I can add my NY121 extension cab (only 30 lbs) if I need more firepower.
  12. Monkey

    Gigging with Tone at Zero - You?

    I play passive fretless with TI flats (usually 5-string, sometimes a medium-scale 4). I usually play with volume and tone at 100%, but often roll of some or all of the tone depending on the song. I play a lot of reggae, so I roll of more treble there, again depending on the song. I'm...
  13. Monkey

    5-string bass going from 4-string: Does it get better?

    I strongly prefer narrow spacing, too. My first experience with a 5-string was a bass with a 19mm spacing (although I didn't realize it at the time), and it felt very uncomfortable. I thought that 5-string might not be a good fit for me, but then I played a narrow-spaced one. It was hard at...
  14. Monkey

    What are the most taut bass strings you have used?

    I agree! I've tried them a couple of times and while I didn't hate the sound, they made the tips of my fingers hurt after playing a set. TI Flats and LaBella LTFs are more my speed.
  15. Monkey

    Looking for a combo amp that's powerful enough for small venues and jamming with friends. MarkBass MB58R series?

    I've been using a Markbass CMD 121P 1x12 combo that I bought used for $600 a couple of years ago and I love it. I have a NY121 extension cab which I add for bigger gigs. I've played many gigs with just the combo on a stand to get it near my ears. With FOH support, it makes a great monitor and...
  16. Monkey

    The jump from 5- to 6-strings is ________________ the jump from 4- to 5-strings.

    I played a 4 for many years before trying a 5 and it took me a while to feel comfortable. Not long after getting my sea legs on the 5, I got a 6 and I never really made the that transition successfully. The wide neck, muting problems, and frequently getting lost just didn't seem to go away...
  17. Monkey

    The Carvin Pickup Myth

    I bought a new Carvin six-string fretless back in the early 90s and eventually converted it to a 5-string. I eventually retired it and used the stacked J pickups (H50N) in a short-scale 4-string that I built. I've been playing that bass for a long time and the pickups still sound good. I was...
  18. Monkey

    Does it “Fit?” - (Special Honda Fit Edition)

    I bought a new Fit (manual) in 2011 and I can't remember the last time I had the back seats up. It is amazing how much you can get in there! I got some strange looks when I brought my upright bass to the Honda showroom to make sure it would fit (no pun intended) before buying. I can get my...
  19. Monkey

    How to Deal with Neck Dive

    I hate neck dive, so I have tried different options to get rid of it. The most effective one for me has been to add a short extension to the strap button. I replace the screw with a longer one and put some sort of sleeve on it before tightening down. I built the bass below and it had mild...
  20. Monkey

    TC Electronic Spark Booster. Underrated champion of low-gain overdrives

    I have both gain and level set around 10 o'clock. I didn't notice a big difference between clean and fat.
  21. Monkey

    TC Electronic Spark Booster. Underrated champion of low-gain overdrives

    I had a gig last night on a tiny stage that didn't allow room for my usual pedalboard, so I just took the Spark. Most songs were played clean, but I played a couple of songs with the Spark and used both the clean and fat setting. I didn't notice any big difference in volume, although the fat...
  22. Monkey

    TC Electronic Spark Booster. Underrated champion of low-gain overdrives

    I usually play pretty clean, but I like to dial in a nice, subtle OD on the clean setting for some tunes. Once I found the sweet spot between gain and level, I taped the knobs down. I can then switch to the fat setting for slightly more grit when needed without changing anything else. I've...
  23. Monkey

    Flats on a 5

    I've used TI flats on my fretless and fretted five-strings for many years (although I rarely play the fretted one). The TI B-string sounds enormous! I'm preparing to start a medium-scale 5-string build and will use TIs. A few years ago, I had a TI B-string that sounded dead and chorus-y (if...
  24. Monkey

    Show me your compact pedalboard setup

    My signal chain is TUNER > COMP > DISTORTION > LS-2 > PRE-DI, with the Octamizer and Luxe in a loop. I don't use the octave and chorus that much, so I wanted them out of the chain most of the time. Due to recent shoulder surgery and hand problems, I had to move from my usual long-scale...
  25. Monkey

    Show me your compact pedalboard setup

    This is my latest pedalboard for a rock/Americana 4-piece band. I'm loving the FEA Opti-Fet compressor!
  26. Monkey

    Is Dee Murray a forgotten legend?

    I'm a big fan of Dee and the early Elton albums. I loved his innovative lines and killer tone, and he was often forward in the mix.
  27. Monkey

    Why is Radiohead not as appealing to older people as Pink Floyd?

    I'm 63 and like both bands. I was late to the party with Radiohead, though. I heard "Creep" on the radio and it didn't do anything for me at all and I assumed most of their music was similar. Listening to "OK Computer" was a revelation for me and I think it is a classic almost on par with...
  28. Monkey

    Feedback posted by Monkey on Smooth Operator

    Efficient, friendly, and fast interaction. Pedal was shipped quickly and packaged well and even included candy, like Sweetwater. Much appreciated!
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  29. Monkey

    A pair of smallish cabs?

    I use a Markbass Mini CMD 121 combo for most small gigs and add a matching extension cabinet (NY121) when needed. At 500 watts, both cabinets put out an impressive volume level and they each weigh less than 30 lbs. I currently play in an Americana-type 4-piece band and a roots reggae band...
  30. Monkey

    Rotator Cuff Surgery

    I’ve had rotator cuff surgeries on each shoulder. The right one was painful, but healed fairly quickly. I had the left one done in November after trying PT and cortisone shots. This one has been much more painful and slower to heal. I had two tears, in addition to having one head of my bicep...
  31. Monkey

    Remembering Victor Bailey

    I saw Weather Report with Victor during the "Procession" era. He was an amazing player and seeing him play with Omar Hakim was really inspiring. Gone too soon....
  32. Monkey

    TapeWound Club~Anyone?

    I had medium-scale D’Addario tapes on a fretless and they sounded great. If I remember correctly, they felt similar to TI Jazz Flats, which have been my go-to strings for ages.
  33. Monkey

    Feedback posted by Monkey on n30g30

    Great seller! Communication was prompt and friendly, and the packing job was excellent. Highly recommended. Thanks, n30g30.
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  34. Monkey

    5 to 4 - thoughts

    I started in the mid-70s on 4s (not a lot of options back then), then switched to 5s in the early 90s. I LOVED the fat sound of the B string played higher on the neck and performed almost exclusively on 5s until recently. I'm 63 now and am struggling with tendonitis and recent rotator cuff...
  35. 1945 Kay double bass
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    For sale 1945 Kay double bass

    1945 Kay bass with upgrades (adjustable bridge, new endpin, stranded steel tailpiece cable). Thomastik Spirocore Weich strings. I have owned this bass since 1984 and played it in many different musical contexts. It sounds great. Upgrades and maintenance done by Loft Violin Shop in Columbus...
    $2,600.00
  36. Monkey

    Two questions about High-Pass Filters

    I have used an Fdeck Series 3 HPF for a long time. I use a Tech 21 Q/Strip, which has a fixed HPF (45hz), but I don't use it. I run my pedals into the Q/Strip, then send its DI to FOH, so the soundperson can do what they need to do with the full signal. I then run the 1/4" out to the Fdeck...
  37. Monkey

    Talking Heads Tina Weymouth

    I love Tina and consider her a big influence on my playing. I love her selflessness and sense of groove. Definitely not a "look at me!" player; she just lays it down and provides a foundation for the songs. I really like her husband's drumming, too.
  38. Monkey

    How many amps (heads) do you have?

    Markbass LMII " LMIII " CMD 121p combo GK MB112 (combo)
  39. Monkey

    Double Bass Is this normal now?

    This discussion has been really helpful for me. I play a variety of musical genres, and while I have played jazz for many years, I didn't start on it as a young musician, and gigs have been rather few and far between. I've given myself a hard time for playing with charts, even though I am not...
  40. Monkey

    Feedback reply by Monkey

    Thanks!
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