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#23,161
SoulReflection said:
You must have oversized boots. I know there isn't much room in your bonnet but, hopefully you can see the foot path from your wing mirrors.
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Gigmobiles are as much a part of our rig as our amps. No wheels, no band. And every bass player sizes up a ride for its ability to haul gear. Learned this first from my older sister, who judged a car by its ability to haul her double bass.
 
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GwenOnBass said:
Gigmobiles are as much a part of our rig as our amps. No wheels, no band. And every bass player sizes up a ride for its ability to haul gear. Learned this first from my older sister, who judged a car by its ability to haul her double bass.
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Yup, I always make sure my ride can handle my amp. Of course, I just finished waxing my 96 Saturn tonight. It's all shiny!
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#23,167
Miles_ONeal said:
Cool! What is/are your favorite style/s? Who are some influences? Which Rumble was that?
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I got myself a rumble 100, which seems like a good deal for my actual budget. But I see a lot of Markbass around this corner of the globe, so eventually I'd like to try one.

I'm into rock (in many different shapes) and Jazz from the 50s and 60s (mostly cool, hard bop, modal, post-bop). I also love Soul, Funk, Disco, 90s Hip Hop... and electronic music styles such as Techno, Electro and House. Most of the music I listen to is danceable. But I have a soft spot for jazz ballads.

But back to Bass, I want to learn to play that Paul Chambers and Ron Carter Jazz on my electric bass. Dream BIG they say... Jaco? why not? hahahaha. So I'd like to try and get as close as possible to an upright bass sound. I'm not going fretless though. As I think it will really slow down my progress as a beginner. But I'm planning to get some Flatwounds real soon. Can't wait.
 
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#23,168
LoveFingers said:
I got myself a rumble 100, which seems like a good deal for my actual budget. But I see a lot of Markbass around this corner of the globe, so eventually I'd like to try one.

I'm into rock (in many different shapes) and Jazz from the 50s and 60s (mostly cool, hard bop, modal, post-bop). I also love Soul, Funk, Disco, 90s Hip Hop... and electronic music styles such as Techno, Electro and House. Most of the music I listen to is danceable. But I have a soft spot for jazz ballads.

But back to Bass, I want to learn to play that Paul Chambers and Ron Carter Jazz on my electric bass. Dream BIG they say... Jaco? why not? hahahaha. So I'd like to try and get as close as possible to an upright bass sound. I'm not going fretless though. As I think it will really slow down my progress as a beginner. But I'm planning to get some Flatwounds real soon. Can't wait.
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If you're looking to get as close to an upright bass sound as possible, I'd suggest the La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats (760FS). I've got them on two of my shorties, and a set of the DTF Mustang thru-body flats on my Schecter Banshee. I'm also going to put the thru-body flats on my EBMM TC Stingray, which is thru-body only. Rotosound flats are supposed to be great for rock and metal and such, but I haven't tried them myself. Chrome flats (D'Addario and Ernie Ball Slinky) are a decent uncolored choice. I'm going to put a set of the Slinky Chromes on my new Reverend Wattplower Mk II which is in shipping and should be here in a couple of days.

Let us know what you choose, and how you like them.

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Are you getting as battered by the Ciaran storm system as I am here on the southwest French coast? Super high winds and raining for days.
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Deleted member 268085 said:
If you're looking to get as close to an upright bass sound as possible, I'd suggest the La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats (760FS). I've got them on two of my shorties, and a set of the DTF Mustang thru-body flats on my Schecter Banshee. I'm also going to put the thru-body flats on my EBMM TC Stingray, which is thru-body only. Rotosound flats are supposed to be great for rock and metal and such, but I haven't tried them myself. Chrome flats (D'Addario and Ernie Ball Slinky) are a decent uncolored choice. I'm going to put a set of the Slinky Chromes on my new Reverend Wattplower Mk II which is in shipping and should be here in a couple of days.

Let us know what you choose, and how you like them.

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Are you getting as battered by the Ciaran storm system as I am here on the southwest French coast? Super high winds and raining for days.
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Hi LeMaartien, exactly those La Bella 760FS are on my list also the Thomastik-Infeld JF344. Have you tried those too?
Both on my Thomann wishlist :drool:

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Ciaran is nowhere to be see around Malaga so far. Another beautiful day here! Hang tight my friend!!!
 
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#23,170
LoveFingers said:
Hi LeMaartien, exactly those La Bella 760FS are on my list also the Thomastik-Infeld JF344. Have you tried those too?
Both on my Thomann wishlist :drool:

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Ciaran is nowhere to be see around Malaga so far. Another beautiful day here! Hang tight my friend!!!
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T-I's are expensive. They have their fans, but also their detractors. I have Pyramid Golds on my only long scale bass, but have never tried T-I's.

Thomann has received a LOT of my money since I moved here two+ years ago.

Ciaran has also hit Corsica pretty hard, so you are fortunate to have missed it. I don't know Malaga well, but have spent a lot of time in Valencia, Madrid and Bilbao and lesser amounts of time in Barcelona, Zaragoza, Pamplona and Vigo, back when I had to work for a living. My love of Spain is one of the reasons I picked Arcachon. It's only two hours by car from Spain! :thumbsup:

To get back on topic...I've been using Rumble combos for the last 5+ years, but recently bought what is now my favorite combo, the GR Bass AT Cube 500.

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Deleted member 268085 said:
Thomann has received a LOT of my money
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I feel you haha +1. They have great service and 3 year warranty. But I also try to buy more locally when possible.
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T-I's are expensive
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Those Ti are ''just'' 7 euros more expensive than Labella. They are both supposed to last long. Apparently some people use them for years. It must be rare to break bass strings. You rather change them when you lose some brightness?
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My love of Spain is one of the reasons I picked Arcachon
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;) I lived in Barcelona for 10 years and just moved back to Malaga a year ago.


Sorry. I don't want to go off topic too much. I'm not familiar with that combo brand. I'll have a look.
 
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LoveFingers said:
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Sorry. I don't want to go off topic too much. I'm not familiar with that combo brand. I'll have a look.
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GR Bass amps and cabs are designed and manufactured in Italy.

AT Cube 350/500/800 – GRBass

The "AT" stands for AeroTech or carbon fiber. My 500 combo weighs just 8,8 kg! A plus is that the carbon fiber enclosure is very rigid, yielding wider, clearer dispersion. The speakers are custom designed and manufactured in Italy. Just a superior product overall. This review takes a little time to get going, but it's really informative.

 
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#23,174
LoveFingers said:
I got myself a rumble 100, which seems like a good deal for my actual budget. But I see a lot of Markbass around this corner of the globe, so eventually I'd like to try one.

I'm into rock (in many different shapes) and Jazz from the 50s and 60s (mostly cool, hard bop, modal, post-bop). I also love Soul, Funk, Disco, 90s Hip Hop... and electronic music styles such as Techno, Electro and House. Most of the music I listen to is danceable. But I have a soft spot for jazz ballads.

But back to Bass, I want to learn to play that Paul Chambers and Ron Carter Jazz on my electric bass. Dream BIG they say... Jaco? why not? hahahaha. So I'd like to try and get as close as possible to an upright bass sound. I'm not going fretless though. As I think it will really slow down my progress as a beginner. But I'm planning to get some Flatwounds real soon. Can't wait.
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Flats on a P-bass get me a decent upright sound. But I am sure others are able to get closer with different gear. My Rob Allen Mouse bass with lines on the fretboard really gets me as close to a doghouse sound as I think I can get on an electric guitar style instrument.
Best of luck finding your dream sound!
:D
 
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Deleted member 268085 said:
If you're looking to get as close to an upright bass sound as possible, I'd suggest the La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats (760FS). I've got them on two of my shorties, and a set of the DTF Mustang thru-body flats on my Schecter Banshee. I'm also going to put the thru-body flats on my EBMM TC Stingray, which is thru-body only. Rotosound flats are supposed to be great for rock and metal and such, but I haven't tried them myself. Chrome flats (D'Addario and Ernie Ball Slinky) are a decent uncolored choice. I'm going to put a set of the Slinky Chromes on my new Reverend Wattplower Mk II which is in shipping and should be here in a couple of days.

Let us know what you choose, and how you like them.
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I like LeMaartien's suggestions and will add that Pyramid Gold flats are what I like best on my P-bass. Of course, try several types of flats, but leave them on for months (or even years) to see how they settle in.
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GwenOnBass said:
Gigmobiles are as much a part of our rig as our amps. No wheels, no band. And every bass player sizes up a ride for its ability to haul gear. Learned this first from my older sister, who judged a car by its ability to haul her double bass.
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I have a 2005 Trailblazer that was specifically bought because it could carry all my stuff + the PA/Cabs.
 
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#23,179
SharpCat said:
In the box?
- Amp? Check!
- Speakers? Check!

This is a combo! :D
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Well, it would be a step up from what I used to use:

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1958 Ford Thames van. Not mine but very similar. It had 34 HP and was very poopie on the hills. Windshield wipers stopped when accelerating but, it was mine and got me and my stuff to gigs ;).
 
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