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Club Fbass (Part 10!)

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#721
Tom7 said:
...the TC Electronic RH450 won some great awards and endorsements when it came out in 2009 as well.

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One reason I lean TC is the EQ presents. When you like to gig with several basses, it is really nice to be able to QUICKLY find the right settings for each bass. After all, you've kind of held things up a bit as it is with the fast change of basses, I really don't like to add to the wait by making do with fairly generic settings -- especially when I know a better tone is within reach of the gear.

Currently I use either a pedal with patches set for certain basses, or I use a small modeling amp (Roland) as a preamp and out it to the bigger rig or PA.

The pedal is huge and a pain though, and the Roland is far from perfect.

I'd love to have a preset for my acoustic sounding AC6 Classic, one for my ash bodied BN5, BN6 and Fodera, and then keep the third as always being tweaked for my BN6 LE replica or AC6 Signature.
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Hey Tom, the TC RH450, (or RH750), would be the most convenient amplifier on the market to use if it weren't for its fundamental tone! It has an inherent high frequency cutoff that just can't be bypassed... I wanted to love that amp... no need to take a seperate tuner, it has a great quality DI, and of course the EQ preset capability... etc

Alas, I just can't see it being useful for anyone wanting to amplify anything near a modern sounding instrument!
(This coming from a guy who plays a Fodera through a Sadowsky SA200 99% of the time).
 
#723
Tom7 said:
I truly hate to steer any attention from that beautiful bass, but I've been thinking about the new Fbass cabinet.

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I need a smaller, mid range rig really, so I'm willing to give the Fbass cabinet a try, but I'd want a light weight head to go with it as well.

I know a lot of guys here like the Tech Amp Puma 500,

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but the TC Electronic RH450 won some great awards and endorsements when it came out in 2009 as well.

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One reason I lean TC is the EQ presents. When you like to gig with several basses, it is really nice to be able to QUICKLY find the right settings for each bass. After all, you've kind of held things up a bit as it is with the fast change of basses, I really don't like to add to the wait by making do with fairly generic settings -- especially when I know a better tone is within reach of the gear.

Currently I use either a pedal with patches set for certain basses, or I use a small modeling amp (Roland) as a preamp and out it to the bigger rig or PA.

The pedal is huge and a pain though, and the Roland is far from perfect.

I'd love to have a preset for my acoustic sounding AC6 Classic, one for my ash bodied BN5, BN6 and Fodera, and then keep the third as always being tweaked for my BN6 LE replica or AC6 Signature.
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Hey Tom,

Have you looked into the EA (Euphonic Audio) amps. I'm running a "Doubler" amp, and it's perfect for the modern bass, and the second channel has a EQ specifically aimed at producing a beautiful string bass sound. Might be worth a look at also... just my .02 :) .... Ohhhhh.. yeah!!! Whatever you decide on, let us know how that cab sounds... I can only imagine that if George & Marcel put the "F" name on a cab, it must be a killer sound and even more when their F basses are put through them....
 
#725
funkydanbass said:
Hey Tom, the TC RH450, (or RH750), would be the most convenient amplifier on the market to use if it weren't for its fundamental tone! It has an inherent high frequency cutoff that just can't be bypassed... I wanted to love that amp... no need to take a seperate tuner, it has a great quality DI, and of course the EQ preset capability... etc

Alas, I just can't see it being useful for anyone wanting to amplify anything near a modern sounding instrument!
(This coming from a guy who plays a Fodera through a Sadowsky SA200 99% of the time).
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This is exactly how i feel about it as well. The TC sounds like there is a blanket on my bass. Also, IMO EQ really isn't needed that much unless its to fix the sound in a weird room. Those Fbasses all sound great and I bet they need little EQ at all. Most gigs, or most of mine at least, can be done on one bass. Whatever you decide, let us know how the cabinets sound!
 
#728
Now i havent tried the Puma 500 but I have played the TC head...i found it to be very sterile, non linear, non coloured sound, yet definetly had its own voice/sound...I think TC has mistakingly made a head that sounds muffled/flabby when they were in pursuit of warmth.I was also playing it through a 4x10".

if you get a chance, ..youtube Esperanza Spalding: I have watched a few videos of Esperazana whom is using a TC head...and another videos where she is using an ampeg SVT /810 video...if you can view these..this is the best example I can give.
sorry if im not much help

Also, there is a TB member ...i think its KJung...he has a bunch of videos working with Puma/Markbass/bergatino/ stuff..
Ive got my mesa carbine M6 combo up for sale to buy a Puma 500 and a new Fbass 2x10
 
#729
Hey guys.
I sold my Maple top BN5 to get the Cocobolo BN5 that was for sale a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, I got it yesterday and when I was testing it I noticed that the bridge pickups wasn't "working" but it had a center detent. Long story short the bass came with vol/bal instead of vol/vol, I'm not complaining, I actually prefer it like that but I just want to make sure it came like this from the factory... This bass is sweet!! I also picked up a VJ5 in black with a Badass bridge and a pickup cover, can you say Marcus? :D

Here's some pics, maybe one of you can tell me if it came like this from the factory or if someone modified it along the way.
Thanks!

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#732
bassman10 said:
Hey Tom,

Have you looked into the EA (Euphonic Audio) amps. I'm running a "Doubler" amp, and it's perfect for the modern bass, and the second channel has a EQ specifically aimed at producing a beautiful string bass sound. Might be worth a look at also... just my .02 :) .... Ohhhhh.. yeah!!! Whatever you decide on, let us know how that cab sounds... I can only imagine that if George & Marcel put the "F" name on a cab, it must be a killer sound and even more when their F basses are put through them....
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Actually, I have not looked beyond the TC and the TecAmp, so I'm very glad to get these suggestions.

I remember reading about the Euphonic and was very intrigued by the string optimized channel, because that is the main thing I have the most different EQ for. Thanks.

funkydanbass said:
The new Glockenklang Blue Soul is also a 2 Channel amp...
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Thanks, I'll research this too.
 
#733
Tom7 said:
Actually, I have not looked beyond the TC and the TecAmp, so I'm very glad to get these suggestions.

I remember reading about the Euphonic and was very intrigued by the string optimized channel, because that is the main thing I have the most different EQ for. Thanks.


Thanks, I'll research this too.
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I just did some quick searches on the Euphonic Audio Doubler and the Glockenklang Blue Soul. First, Pretty much the entire first 2 pages of search results for the Blue Soul was in German. And when I got to Euphonic Audio's website, the white on black writing started my eyes to watering and I left the site.

I wonder why businesses don't bother to do the steps to see how they REALLY appear to their customers. Anyway, I'm still researching and thought I'd pop back here for a quick whinge. It's out of my system now.
 
#734
metalstorm said:
This is exactly how i feel about it as well. The TC sounds like there is a blanket on my bass. Also, IMO EQ really isn't needed that much unless its to fix the sound in a weird room. Those Fbasses all sound great and I bet they need little EQ at all. Most gigs, or most of mine at least, can be done on one bass. Whatever you decide, let us know how the cabinets sound!
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You make some really good points here. When I'm playing with a cover band, I usually like to nudge my sound to be close to the recording everyone is familiar with, so I'm not necessarily EQing to dial in the best tone, but the truest, if that makes sense.

But the EQ for my AC6 Classic really is a lot different from my other basses, so that's the one I'm most interested in accommodating if I do opt to get a 2 channel amp, or one with EQ presets.
 
#735
olegsulimov said:
I was playing my BN5 NYC through this head twice. I know exactly it's not my cup of tea :) It's comfortable to use because of memory settings, but I didn't like the sound in a whole. Tastes. :)
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Wow! I haven't seen a single person advise me to go TC!

It reminds me that I read in [Invalid or Expired Link Removed].

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Randyt said:
Now i havent tried the Puma 500 but I have played the TC head...i found it to be very sterile, non linear, non coloured sound, yet definetly had its own voice/sound...I think TC has mistakingly made a head that sounds muffled/flabby when they were in pursuit of warmth.I was also playing it through a 4x10".

if you get a chance, ..youtube Esperanza Spalding: I have watched a few videos of Esperazana whom is using a TC head...and another videos where she is using an ampeg SVT /810 video...if you can view these..this is the best example I can give.
sorry if im not much help

Also, there is a TB member ...i think its KJung...he has a bunch of videos working with Puma/Markbass/bergatino/ stuff..
Ive got my mesa carbine M6 combo up for sale to buy a Puma 500 and a new Fbass 2x10
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Not much help? That was great! Ken (KJung) videos are a good idea too.

George (in an email awhile ago) recommend I look at a TecAmp Puma 500.

And Marcel (in a more recent email) recommend I look at the Puma 900 and Black Jag 900. I'm not sure which TecAmp would make the most sense for this particular cabinet.

With all the time that George and Marcel spend at NAMM, and the opportunity they have to audition everyone's gear with Fbasses, the fact that they are pretty high on TecAmp makes them the front runner for me -- if I decide not to go with something that lets me switch EQ settings near instantly.
 
#738
Danny R. said:
Hey guys.
I sold my Maple top BN5 to get the Cocobolo BN5 that was for sale a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, I got it yesterday and when I was testing it I noticed that the bridge pickups wasn't "working" but it had a center detent. Long story short the bass came with vol/bal instead of vol/vol, I'm not complaining, I actually prefer it like that but I just want to make sure it came like this from the factory... This bass is sweet!! I also picked up a VJ5 in black with a Badass bridge and a pickup cover, can you say Marcus? :D

Here's some pics, maybe one of you can tell me if it came like this from the factory or if someone modified it along the way.
Thanks!
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Today's roster update is a double dip... updating Danny's BN5s and VF5...

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CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 1 of 3)
(Updated 15 August 2012)
  1. BN5 (Number assigned by club vote)
  2. Tombowlus - BN5, George_Furlanet, BN4
  3. Puff_father - BN5
  4. Debassed - VF5
  5. ThumbyAche - BN5, BNF5
  6. brandonwong - BN5, GFC, AC6-Standard, BN6-Limited Edition AC Replica, BN5, BN6
  7. Tom7 - VF5, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], Vintage Fretless 5, BN5, BN6, BN5,
  8. Erick Lam - BN5,
  9. knarleybass - AC5, BN5
  10. Reefer - BN5, BN4?
  11. VinceLovesF - BN6b
  12. T._Brookins - BN5
  13. DonovanBankhead - BN5
  14. Speyer - 2 (BN5)
  15. jmilky - BN5,
  16. edel - b, (VF4)
  17. administrator - BN5,
  18. Dave Hill - BNF5 (VF5), BN5
  19. FbassDave - bc
  20. Vic - BN5
  21. Georges_Abitbol - (b) (BN5) (BN5)
  22. xav_paris - ?, Studio5
  23. Munjibunga - Prototype, AC5
  24. Toolmybass - BN5
  25. Modny - BNF5, BN5
  26. mikoespanol - BN6
  27. Ron_Plichta - AC5
  28. Gbarchus - BNF5
  29. nuwavedc - AC5
  30. JerryJ - VF5 pj, BN5, Vintage 4
  31. yansdgr - Studio6
  32. firebass - BN6, AC6, BNF5
  33. choad42 - Studio5
  34. donstrenz - BN4 (stolen)
  35. Gilsonite - BN5
  36. Tjluke - 2, AC6
  37. cabooke - BN6
  38. Brad Johnson - BN5
  39. MHemmber - BN6
  40. Deevit / FortressOne - AC5, (2)
  41. dreamwood - AC6, BN5
  42. wolfbass1025 - BN6, Vintage4, BN5
  43. funkydanbass - BN6
  44. Phillip Jordan - BN6
  45. Halftooth - BN5
  46. thndrstk6 - Vintage4
  47. funkifiedsoul - AC5
  48. Trapeze Fan - BN5
  49. Poppsyche - BN6
  50. Groovy Bastard - BN5
  51. Kemet09 - BNF6
  52. ModulusAcacia - BN6
  53. bassjam - BN4
  54. ad9000 - AC5
  55. Basses55 - BN6
  56. Kevin Woods - BN5
  57. pierreganseman - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
  58. DiDi G - BN5
  59. Greggles - BN6
  60. kotzman - BN6
  61. Alphaman - BN4
  62. remigioremigio - VF5
  63. JensWest - AC5
  64. eduardxtb - BN5
  65. dveeus1 - BNF5, BN5
  66. paulvienneau - AC6, AC6
  67. bdgotoh - BN6
  68. rabster - BN6, b
  69. funkygeos - AC6
  70. fusoid - b, BN5 (piccolo)
  71. WovenGraphite - AC5 (BN6), b (BNF5)
  72. rnlytton - AC6, AC6-LW, BN5, 3 BN6s!
  73. bardlute - BN5
  74. chrisloe - BN5, BN5
  75. Iposavad - VF5, VF5
  76. yinghock - BN5, BN6 with rosewood board!
  77. pocketmonster - BNF5
  78. bassment bn5 - AC5, BN5, VF5
  79. hairman - BN6, VF5,
  80. JOEP054 - VF5, BN5, AC4, VF5
  81. p0k - Studio 5, Passive 6, BN5, more photos
  82. jmilkey - BNF5
  83. Bass Junkie - BN5, (with a VF4 being built!)
  84. narud - VF5,
  85. BIg O - BN5, BN5, AC5
  86. felicidade - BN5
  87. Drone80 - BNF5, BNF5
  88. steve f - BN5
  89. Fbassed - VF5
  90. rick1906 - BN5
  91. Romu - BN5, AC5
  92. Bajosintrastos - BN5
  93. jimc - BN4, (2)
  94. cfequa - BN5 #2
  95. mrbassman_de - BN5, VF5, BN5 BN5, George_Furlanet
  96. Graham Monette - BN4
  97. Shelly - BN5
  98. tonenazi - VF5
  99. Abacobob - BN5
(Continued)
 
#739
Arabesque-bass said:
May I join here too??

:hyper::bassist:

The proof:

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Need to make pic of both my BN5 & AC5
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... and adding new club member Arabesque-bass to the club roster!

CLUB FBASS ROSTER (Part 2 of 3)
100. jogi68 - BN5 (studio), BN5 (defretted), VF5, AC5, BN6, NY5, [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
101. ManuBerdin - Studio, BNF5, BN5, BN6, VF5
102. rvf42 - BN5
103. kuma9 - BN5 (wide nut)
104. jbay - BN6, lined AC6
105. INGALL'S - BN6
106. BIGGUY78 - VF5
107. KERMITNT-BN5
108. Ewo - BN5
109. frizzle - BN5
110. t0t0m - BN5
111. blen dem - BN5
112. francoprof - BNF6
113. bassistck - BNF5
114. Sirmike75 - BN5
115. Stereo Joe - Vintage BN5
116. starKee - VF5, (b)
117. eaflyaway - AC5
118. hyperba55 - AC4, BN6, AC6
119. penny0072001 - BN5
120. TheSiberian - BN6 + piezo, AC5
121. PhillM47 - BN5
122. zortation - BN5, Studio5, BN4
123. tcydennis - BN5
124. wellso74 - BN6, BN6
125. boomski - BN6
126. nemo - Studio5
127. maritimer - BN5
128. olegsulimov - BN5 NYC, AC6
129. Slammyapple - BN5
130. jephil - BNF5, BN6
131. MVPBASS - BN4, BN4, BN4
132. lindseyp - BN5
133. J.Wolf - BN5, AC6
134. Karelbass - VF4, BN4 32.5", VF5
135. uilleann13 - BN6
136. GRoberts
137. AJ Brown
138. JRB
139. jmondick
140. ursus
141. Freddy-G - BN5
142. Adrian Garcia
143. Yvon
144. dean82
145. smperry
146. Ryan_L
147. rodneyat
148. 123eranoid
149. Gordon of Eden
150. choad42
151. black.rose1402
152. Jonno1707 - AC5
153. Quadzilla - BN4, BN5
154. pEJi - BNF5
155. blen dem - BN5
156. BassBoss - AC5 (now belongs to mrbassman_de)
157. KJung - VF5
158. Bassconbeatz - BN6
159. Dennis Kong - BN6, vintage fretless 6
160. copasetic - BN6
161. brooklynbassguy - BN6
162. thomasjbass - BN5
163. Maurizo Rolli - BN5
164. widjajar - BN5
165. Tomkiss - BN5, VF5
166. midijab - VF5
167. taylor - VF6
168. rodsnhawgs - BN6
169. TheBasicBassist - Studio 5
170. Aram - Fretted BNF5
171 Ramon Levy - BN5
172. PazzoBasso - VF5, BN5
173. thenothing - BN5
174. curt basner - BN5
175. magichand - BN5
176. dbalatero - BNF5
177. ElMon - BN6
178. MrKool - BN5
179. Richard_P_Harve - BN5, AC5
180. davecheng - BN5 (b)
181. bass4worship - Studio 5
182. w0x0f - BN5
183. kbuschmann - BNF5, BN5
184. mVC - AC6
185. dirtbird - BN5
186. jaws - BN5
187. Gr8tbass - VF5
188. pbrand - BN4
189. jbo - BN6LE
190. kulasterol - BN5
191. kantonart - BN5
192. metalstorm - VF5
193. fzbassman - BN6, AC5-Classic
194. scubaduba - BN5
195. Jraewood - BN5
196. dslapster64 - BN6
197. Morfman6 - Studio 5
198. YCBass - Custom sized BN6
199. skb5string - BN6

(continued)
 
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