NGD Bass and amp

morph

I haven't told mommy about this one yet ???

I needed a simple bass guitar and amp purely for home recording via my Scarlett 18i6 which has two DI interfaces. I settled on Cort Action bass, but then there was a question about amp. I like Roland and naturally had a look at the Cube Bass 20X, but Greg at Bothners advised me to compare it to the Laney RB2. The RB2 is 30W compared to the Cube 20, has a 10" speaker compared to a 8" and has a DI output for recording. The Roland has more features with amp models and effects. After listening to the two amps the Laney came out tops for me, nicer tone and a punchier sound and with that interface is all I need. Effects I can add on the DAW

Now,......Love would you like a cup of tea? :-[ ?

Doomsower

Congrats! :applause:
The Laney bass amps kick lots of ass.
Very versatile.

morph

The best thing is this whole lot cost me R4600 brand new.

Been messing around the whole morning, I have a new respect for Bass players, hand cramp!!!!! ???.. Picked up my guitar afterwards, hands are too tired to move. 8) ?

Doomsower

Greg Perkins wrote: Been messing around the whole morning, I have a new respect for Bass players, hand cramp!!!!! ???.. Picked up my guitar afterwards, hands are too tired to move. 8) ?

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Just keep at it, you'll have a death grip soon enough.

peterleroux

Greg Perkins wrote: ...Been messing around the whole morning, I have a new respect for Bass players, hand cramp!!!!! ???..

Congrats on the new toy!

Something that helps with left hand fatigue is to use 1-2-4 pivot fingering instead of one finger per fret. A lot of people get away with guitar-style left hand technique, but 1-2-4 is what most upright bass players use. this video goes through the two options:

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aubs1

Greg Perkins wrote: I haven't told mommy about this one yet ???

Woooo boy ..... ?

Greg Perkins wrote: Now,......Love would you like a cup of tea? :-[ ?

A cup of tea ??????? This is gonna be one helluva box of chockies, and flowers, and hope like hell you make it out alive!!
JK ...... ?

Congrats, new toys are always worth putting your life on the line for !! :applause:

Stoffeltoo

Forget the cuppa tea.
Your little "gift from Dad to Dad with lotsa love" is gonna cost you double!
Be clever halve the price, maybe you'll get away with it ?
Nice buy :yup:

morph

The problem is this month alone I bought the Strat , Tokai and now this. Some creative thinking required here I reckon

Stoffeltoo

Gits Gert, That's beeeg trouble :?