The Combo Club

[G-Dog]

Where do we get batteries for the CC Communicator Badge? Mine seems to be fading out. Hello? Hello? Can you hear me now?

Communicator batteries are non-user replaceable, and have an atomic half-life of 30,000 years. Please, do not break the internal seal trying to replace them yourself!!! Members are responsible for reading and heeding the accompanying instructions! The Combo Club Inc., its other members, employees, officers, investors, shareholders, successors and assigns are not responsible for costs associated with, but not limited to, emergency radiation treatments, hazmat handling, NRC/EPA compliance, and other necessary goods and services.

Communicator batteries automatically recharge wirelessly in the presence of actively working bass combo amplifiers! Now, I'm not saying that you're not practicing/gigging enough . . . . But, ..., umm, . . . . others might say that about some people with fading batteries.

Otherwise, have you tried the reset button on the back? Press and hold until you hear the loud high-pitched tone modulate down to sub-sonic levels. It will restart within a mere matter of hours to full power and faculties within a day, or two. Have fun!
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[iagtrplyr]

I got yer new badge, right here! Your Combo Club Communicator badge will keep you in touch wherever you are! And it gives you electronic access to all the best parts of the Combo Club Clubhouse! See the Clubhouse section of the Combo Club Wiki page, linked in my signature.

Welcome, Jimmy!
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That’s our Sergeant at Arms and top secret agent 007, ‘Dog. He strives to make new members feel welcome. He also plays pretty awesome bass quite often too.

 

[G-Dog]

That’s our Sergeant at Arms and top secret agent 007, ‘Dog. He strives to make new members feel welcome. He also plays pretty awesome bass quite often too.

As alvays, His Excellency, Fearless Leader, is beink too kind to humble lowly people's servant.

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[GonePlaid]

Is that what they say in Florida?

Dunno 'bout 'they', just 'I'.

 

[danieledanny]

Does an Ashdown AAA 60 get me into the club? (I plan on my next amp being a combo as well)

hi,can you say me about this combo,it's enough power for to play outdoor?thanx man

 

[danieledanny]

so for to play outdoor alone,no band,busking,it's good an hartke HD50 HD75 or an ashdown AAA 60 watt?i can buy one for these of second half ..

 

[RodRy]

Communicator batteries are non-user replaceable, and have an atomic half-life of 30,000 years. Please, do not break the internal seal trying to replace them yourself!!! Members are responsible for reading and heeding the accompanying instructions! The Combo Club Inc., its other members, employees, officers, investors, shareholders, successors and assigns are not responsible for costs associated with, but not limited to, emergency radiation treatments, hazmat handling, NRC/EPA compliance, and other necessary goods and services.

Communicator batteries automatically recharge wirelessly in the presence of actively working bass combo amplifiers! Now, I'm not saying that you're not practicing/gigging enough . . . . But, ..., umm, . . . . others might say that about some people with fading batteries.

Otherwise, have you tried the reset button on the back? Press and hold until you hear the loud high-pitched tone modulate down to sub-sonic levels. It will restart within a mere matter of hours to full power and faculties within a day, or two. Have fun!
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Hmm, maybe I'm doing something wrong. I thought that the big red shiny button on the back was the one we are NEVER supposed to push under any circumstances?

Once I clean the dust off my combo, I'll put the communicator on top and hope for the best. Does the combo have to be plugged in?

 

[GwenOnBass]

I thought that the big red shiny button on the back was the one we are NEVER supposed to push under any circumstances?

I see what you did there The other red button that's not part of that joke holds the technical name of BRS for Big Red Switch. On a mainframe computer it is behind a Molly Guard. So named after a computer engineer's daughter Molly saw, and pushed the BRS.

^ ancient lore

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so for to play outdoor alone,no band,busking,it's good an hartke HD50 HD75 or an ashdown AAA 60 watt?i can buy one for these of second half ..

There are combo bass amps suitable for busking because they run on a battery. Pignose is one that can likely be found used on the cheap.

 

[RodRy]

I see what you did there The other red button that's not part of that joke holds the technical name of BRS for Big Red Switch. On a mainframe computer it is behind a Molly Guard. So named after a computer engineer's daughter Molly saw, and pushed the BRS.

^ ancient lore

I always love your history lessons!

 

[G-Dog]

Hmm, maybe I'm doing something wrong. I thought that the big red shiny button on the back was the one we are NEVER supposed to push under any circumstances? ... ...

Yes! NO!! YES!!! Don't press the BIG red shiny button on the back!! That's got another, longer set of disclaimers!! No! Yes! Press the smaller, more scarlet-to-crimson button to reset. Didn't your instructions have the illustrations with labels in your native language? I told them, we needed the labeled illustrations only; descriptions alone are not enough. I was assured the unlabeled illustrations had all been destroyed per the conditions of the lawsuits.
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... ... Once I clean the dust off my combo, I'll put the communicator on top and hope for the best. Does the combo have to be plugged in?

Uh, yeah, "active, working amp" means properly plugged in to electrical service and to bass, turned on and bass being played with bass sounds coming out of the combo's speaker(s). Headphone practice won't do it. Something about acoustic SPL being funneled into the badge via quantum fields generated by the the batteries, I dunno. Doesn't need contact, being in the same room is best, but the same building will work too (in case you've gone wireless). Again, it should all be quite clear in the instructions.

Rod, you obviously got the wrong instructions. I dunno how it happened. They assured me it couldn't happen again. Anyway, please call the Clubhouse and ask for Security. Tell them you have a "Code Fuchsia" and they'll take it from there. I apologize for any misunderstanding or inconvenience. But, the previous disclaimers, and others, still apply. Don't panic, whatever you do. It's gonna be fine, . . . . after a while. Please be patient.
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[RodRy]

Yes! NO!! YES!!! Don't press the BIG red shiny button on the back!! That's got another, longer set of disclaimers!! No! Yes! Press the smaller, more scarlet-to-crimson button to reset. Didn't your instructions have the illustrations with labels in your native language? I told them, we needed the labeled illustrations only; descriptions alone are not enough. I was assured the unlabeled illustrations had all been destroyed per the conditions of the lawsuits.
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Uh, yeah, "active, working amp" means properly plugged in to electrical service and to bass, turned on and bass being played with bass sounds coming out of the combo's speaker(s). Headphone practice won't do it. Something about acoustic SPL being funneled into the badge via quantum fields generated by the the batteries, I dunno. Doesn't need contact, being in the same room is best, but the same building will work too (in case you've gone wireless). Again, it should all be quite clear in the instructions.

Rod, you obviously got the wrong instructions. I dunno how it happened. They assured me it couldn't happen again. Anyway, please call the Clubhouse and ask for Security. Tell them you have a "Code Fuchsia" and they'll take it from there. I apologize for any misunderstanding or inconvenience. But, the previous disclaimers, and others, still apply. Don't panic, whatever you do. It's gonna be fine, . . . . after a while. Please be patient.
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'Structions? We don't need no stinking 'structions! Was I supposed to keep those? Or read them? Or maybe at least look at 'em? Hmm, I think I see the problem...

So what is the goop that is leaking out after I pressed the yesnoyes button? It kinda tastes like Phish smells after a day in the sun. But it's also sort of green. Like the stuff I saw on TV spilling out near Detroit.

Is this on? Taptaptap. Hello? Why do my hands look like that? Dr. I think it's time for my nap...

 

[G-Dog]

'Structions? We don't need no stinking 'structions! Was I supposed to keep those? Or read them? Or maybe at least look at 'em? Hmm, I think I see the problem...

So what is the goop that is leaking out after I pressed the yesnoyes button? It kinda tastes like Phish smells after a day in the sun. But it's also sort of green. Like the stuff I saw on TV spilling out near Detroit.

Is this on? Taptaptap. Hello? Why do my hands look like that? Dr. I think it's time for my nap...

oh, no, not again . . . .

CODE GREEN! CODE GREEN! CODE GREEN!
(squelch) Sectors Able, Baker, Charlie Deploy! Deploy! Deploy! (squelch)
ALL HANDS! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! REPEAT: THIS IS NOT A DRILL! ALL HANDS!
[bullhorn] Activate Failsafe! Activate Failsafe! Clear! [/bullhorn] (Ah-OO-gah!) [bulhorn] Failsafe Activated! [/bullhorn]
POTENTIAL HULK SITUATION! POTENTIAL HULK SITUATION,
(chop! chop! chop!) Delta Force ... (chop! chop! chop!) Has Contact ... (chop! chop! chop!)
DO NOT MAKE HIM MAD! REPEAT: DO NOT MAKE HIM MAD!
(rumble, rumble, rumble) Containment Is Onsite! Ready Containment! (rumble, rumble, rumble)
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[roccobass]

Here’s a photo of my AI Upshot combo in action via a downward cam look. My tribute band practice. Such great tone and it had no problem keeping up.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Oh wow an Upshot! There's a micro rig of doom if I ever saw one.

 

[RodRy]

Here’s a photo of my AI Upshot combo in action via a downward cam look. My tribute band practice. Such great tone and it had no problem keeping up. View attachment 3706916

What kind of bass are you playing, and what kind of music? I have always thought that the AI units were very interesting, but I've mostly heard of them as support for double bass.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[roccobass]

Oh wow an Upshot! There's a micro rig of doom if I ever saw one.

Yes indeed! I love it. But, it does limitations in this configuration. It’s running at 350 watts with one speaker. I’m sure it would be much beefier with a 15 paired with the 10 . Then it would putting out 600 watts, but I still would only use it in small to middlin’ volume gigs. No metal or punk gigs.

 

[roccobass]

What kind of bass are you playing, and what kind of music? I have always thought that the AI units were very interesting, but I've mostly heard of them as support for double bass.

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for kind words. Yes, I bought it primarily for my DB. I already have an AI Corus R combo amp which is my main rig. I use the Upshot speaker as an extension speaker to the Corus and man that sounds great. Lately, had been Using the Upshot combo as a change of pace for the tight squeeze upright gigs and my electric band practice. I might just shell out for another Upshot speaker then I would really be set. By the way I use a Fender Jazz with passive Bartolini pups and it sounds great. I do have to boost the bass on the Clarus amp due to the single 10, but it sounds decent. I’m only putting out 350 watts because of the 8 ohm speaker. The Clarus can go down to 2 ohms according the specs. I haven’t tried that yet

 

[GwenOnBass]

I see the AI Doubeshot combo is getting positive reviews from the EB crowd.

 

[roccobass]

I see the AI Doubeshot combo is getting positive reviews from the EB crowd.

I haven’t tried one on my electric, only heard good things. Would like to in the future. I do love the compactness of it. Thanks for the info.

However, I did get to try on at a DB gig.I was somewhat surprised it wasn’t (at least for me) as punchy as the Upshot and my Corus R. It has that nice soft encompassing surround sound and good volume, it didn’t have that definite middle that I liked for my upright.