The Combo Club

[Giffro]

cotton wool in the f clef holes

Sounds a tad rude the way you put it Morri lollllllllll

 

[iagtrplyr]

Ok what's been happening while Ive been on my May short holiday. Everyone behaving? Looks like our Fearless Leader has shown up again after his May holiday loll
Hey FL I got another short holiday coming up mid july..we enjoyed our stay so much this time we are going back again in a month for another week lol..Its WINE country here in South Oz...a great place to get lost and spend a year away one day loll. Best wines in the world..our beautiful Barossa Valley red and white wines..me Im a red drinker..and boy did I see lots of it during this past week or so.
Ok any new members or any old members buying up more combo's?
How are all the regulars going...Morri, SR, GP, Jakob, Ghosty, Doggy etc etc etc..you lot behaving or spending up big loll
Just posted a pic in the Sterling by Music Man Sub forum as the OP was looking for members, so as I bought the bass for my lovely wife more than 2 years ago I thought I'd give them a posting in there too. Look at the pic I gave them...it also features my Rumble Combo lolll..what a shameless plug..lol
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Hey Giff! Just popped into the fearless leader office to pay some bills and see what I've missed. Lots of good stuff, both pics and scribe here of late, and of course, I plan on replying to many of them with yours being first. I checked out the Sub, prior to picking up my Beatle bass and thought it was very interesting. I saw it as a nice contrast to the Jazz tone. They have lefties too. How's it sound with your Rumbler?

 

[Giffro]

Hey Giff! Just popped into the fearless leader office to pay some bills and see what I've missed. Lots of good stuff, both pics and scribe here of late, and of course, I plan on replying to many of them with yours being first. I checked out the Sub, prior to picking up my Beatle bass and thought it was very interesting. I saw it as a nice contrast to the Jazz tone. They have lefties too. How's it sound with your Rumbler?

HEY BRO..HOW ITS GOING

 

[Giffro]

Hey Giff! Just popped into the fearless leader office to pay some bills and see what I've missed. Lots of good stuff, both pics and scribe here of late, and of course, I plan on replying to many of them with yours being first. I checked out the Sub, prior to picking up my Beatle bass and thought it was very interesting. I saw it as a nice contrast to the Jazz tone. They have lefties too. How's it sound with your Rumbler?

The SUB actually sounds very Stingray like..nice to play for a cheap bass too..but the Rumble probably makes it sound better than it is lol

 

[Giffro]

Hey Giff! Just popped into the fearless leader office to pay some bills and see what I've missed. Lots of good stuff, both pics and scribe here of late, and of course, I plan on replying to many of them with yours being first. I checked out the Sub, prior to picking up my Beatle bass and thought it was very interesting. I saw it as a nice contrast to the Jazz tone. They have lefties too. How's it sound with your Rumbler?

Dunno how you managed to pry it out of Paul's hands lolll

 

[SoulReflection]

Awwww SR..sorry to see you having to part with that lovely old Gibo semi. Beautiful looking bass. I had a Japanese copy of one of those back in the early 70's...couldnt remember what brand it was and being a young ignorant moron in my early 20's I packed the F clef sound holes full of cotton wool because it sounded too hollow and boomy through my old amp lolll..the things you do. The cotton wool didnt last long however...it sounded much better removed lol

I had that bass since the early '80's. An employee of mine, at the time, needed some money...wanted $100 for it and I said, I was a Fender man, but what the heck! Didn't have to part with it, just didn't make sense to keep it if it wasn't being played.

 

[Giffro]

I had that bass since the early '80's. An employee of mine, at the time, need some money...wanted $100 for it and I said, I was a Fender man, but what the heck! Didn't have to part with it, just didn't make sense to keep it if it wasn't being played.

Yeah I got 8 basses and there is only one of me with a left and right hand and can only play one at a time..naturally you tend to choose ya favs all the time and some keep sitting in the corner so I do understand SR...but it still has haunted me over the years...sold a lovely Gib EB 3 and a couple Rics and a beaut Fender Precision in the 70's...been kicking myself ever since lol..live and learn in my case...and I never learn lol

 

[Giffro]

SR reminded me from one of his posts elsewhere that it is the US Memorial day Monday 27th (similar to our Anzac Day which we had in Aust and NZ a month ago) so have a good day all.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Returned my Rumble 500 after 6 weeks and picked up an Ampeg BA115. I just couldn’t get along with the Rumble. Too thumpy and vintage sounding and made every bass I played sound the same. Just couldn’t get an aggressive, modern tone with articulate highs out of it. Just wish there were extension cabs for the BA series like there are with the Rumbles. Great tones though.

mbell75, how ya been? I just got back joyriding with Mrs. FL. Turned out to be a halfway decent day here in the Midwest, or at least Iowa. Sorry to hear about the 500, but I'm kinda partial to Aunt 'Peg. Funny, but I haven't played through the 115 v2 yet, though I did own a 210 v2. Loved the tone on that gal, but not the troubles I had for the few months we were together.

I hear ya about those amps that make every note sound the same. That was the new Acoustic 50-watter's problem. Take your hand, cover your mouth and blow. That was the sound! Yeah, go ahead GP, give it a try.

 

[iagtrplyr]

I found a Peavey Combo 300 awhile back, and found the enclosure smaller than I liked it, but liked the amplifier section. I had it serviced, then got it home and did a little re-mod. Just need to get the lower corner pieces on it, and some rubber feet...

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It's the same width as the Crate cab it's sitting on here, which cab will be fitted with an Eminence Sigma 18.

Very cool, Count. Speaking of boom, I'll bet that cab can bring the deep end!

 

[iagtrplyr]

Hey @Giffro, haven't been "spending up big", quite the opposite:

Goodbye old friend...'68 Gibson EB2-DC.

This is what happens when one gets caught up in the Combo buying spree.

Soul, I skimmed your bass guitar link. As long as you were able to get a few bucks...I mean, that bass was half a century old! Looked really good too, but if it's not ringing your bell then it's time for someone else to enjoy its mojo. As far as combos go...spree away!

 

[iagtrplyr]

Last Friday at the Fullerton CA Elks Lodge:View attachment 3426696 Sorry I’ve not been a good contributor lately I have been gigging however and it’s helping to stay busy lately.

Hi Ghost! We've missed ya, but if you're gigging a lot then we're just envious. So how's the TC doing for ya? It's weird not seeing the Stage 800 on the floor behind you. I'm assuming that's the 210 and I'm sure was able to perform its duties well.

Our last week of school begins Tuesday and my 800 is heading out to the gymnasium for a couple of tunes. I've been using the Rumble 100 for rehearsing, and as nice as it's been, it isn't frightening little kids any. Time for the big artillery to save the day. First chance I've had to use the pedal too. Gotta slightly overdriven tone and then the fuzzed out monstery mess too. I'll take pics.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Yes sir - I can't agree more! My mother (90 yrs old) has just been put on hospice. Her entire life was dedicated to music - as an entertainer and later in life, she was an officer for the Atlanta Federation of Musicians. I've been truly blessed to have her in my life this long and can attribute her longevity to a life of beautiful music and laughter! Even now, as the family is coming together to comfort her in her final days, music and laughter are making it bearable for us all!

Beautiful story, bhendrix. I'm always sad to hear from people who say they didn't grow up with music in the household. Your ma did a lot more than just entertain; she also left a wonderful legacy to her children. Bless you and your family. We'll be thinking about ya.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Yea. I may swap the 115 for a 210 since it has an extension out and then pick up a 1x15 cab

Good call, mbell75. Either that or maybe consider a PF-210 cab. I have it available to use and it is killer, though you'll be mixing a ported combo with an acoustic suspension cabinet. Depends on how hard you plan on running them. You have a lot of cab choices available. The 210 is one loud amp too.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Sounds a tad rude the way you put it Morri lollllllllll

aye it does, took a moment, totally blindsided

 

[iagtrplyr]

To believe what I read here at TB, the Scrambler adds some good dimension to the BA series. The BA108v2 here is too low on the model line totem pole for its own Scrambler. It's definitely a sweet amp, regardless and sees a lot more use than originally guessed.

M, it feels like forever since I could respond to one of your on-the-dot posts. Your love for the 108 comes from the heart. It was a year or two ago when I bought one online for $79. Best money ever spent. I dunno, there's something special about the sum of its parts. Magical. I'm missing a low-level amp with its monitoring angle, and maybe have to pull the pin on a new one. I've mentioned before that The Son "borrowed" it when he came back here to live and never returned it. The BA-108 v2 is, pound-for-pound, one of Ampeg's best buy combos. Scrambler? Bah, humbug! Stick an OD pedal before it and you're good to go.

 

[SoulReflection]

Soul, I skimmed your bass guitar link. As long as you were able to get a few bucks...I mean, that bass was half a century old! Looked really good too, but if it's not ringing your bell then it's time for someone else to enjoy its mojo. As far as combos go...spree away!

Already spree (ed) away. Unless I am playing some big venue without FOH, I am currently good to go.

 

[iagtrplyr]

Sounds a tad rude the way you put it Morri lollllllllll

She calls it like it is, Giff. That's why she runs her own business here in the club. G'dog calls it moxie!

 

[GwenOnBass]

She calls it like it is, Giff. That's why she runs her own business here in the club. G'dog calls it moxie!

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pickled sausages from a tall jar
hot peppers and construction bread
Chex mix
boiled peanuts
pickled hard boiled eggs
Corn Nuts
and a free bowl of Goldfish crackers with every draft beer

Gummi Lifesavers shots available all night

 

[G-Dog]

She calls it like it is, Giff. That's why she runs her own business here in the club. G'dog calls it moxie!

Yep!

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