Bass Messages by Brad Mock

1. Re: Eq advice
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Equipment Forum · 4 Hits · 5/10/2013 8:11 PM
   People really luv the sanamp stuff but it always leaves me a meh. My favorite tone tool these days is an [sfx] AY2, an update of the Yamaha NE-1. http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=custom_shop
2. Re: Eq advice
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Equipment Forum · 2 Hits · 5/9/2013 7:44 PM
   15 and 31 band EQs are really geared for PA or engineering use and really aren't all that helpful for instrumentalists. I find simpler the better for getting my sound.
3. Re: Brad, Bo, Cliff, and Garry...good new for Texas?? Drink Up
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 0 Hits · 5/5/2013 12:41 PM
   If there is a way to administer this to ensure that the musicians actually benefit from this it is a good idea. I think it might be better to offer a rebate program for club owners that meet the criteria. But that would necessitate declaring t...(more)
4. Re: AB's 13th anniversary today!
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Open Forum · 2 Hits · 4/28/2013 11:25 AM
   Many more!!! Been lurking the pages since July 2000.
5. Re: Building my next bass rig, need advice
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Equipment Forum · 4 Hits · 4/16/2013 7:57 PM
   The biamp capabilities are only available using the speakon connections and i am pretty sure only with the correct GK speaker cabs. If you use the 1/4" connections you loose the 50 watts for the tweeter. I have used that particular amp cab co...(more)
6. Re: Fretless bass question
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Open Forum · 2 Hits · 3/31/2013 12:44 PM
   It's all about tone and feel. I started on cello and then upright bass - as much as i dig playing on frets there are some nuances you can only get on a fretless instrument. I have 2 fretless basses and an electric upright for those needs.
7. Re: Uh-Oh.... Hope This isn't contagious!
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Miscellaneous Forum · 3 Hits · 3/28/2013 8:04 PM
   i i i i i i i i ii have the urge to play my fretless bass, do it now, can I take it to my country gig this weekend,,,,uh uh uh uh uh u
8. Re: Peavey Bass
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Equipment Forum · 0 Hits · 3/11/2013 7:43 PM
   FWIW I don't mind the fact that Peavey basses are undervalued, makes collecting them much easier on the pocketbook.
9. Re: Changing Stings
   
   Brad Mock (16369)
   Equipment Forum · 7 Hits · 3/3/2013 1:37 PM
   That is one of those guitar myths that have crept over into the bass world. Changing string is a perfect time to clean up your beast, polish the frets and fingerboard and other chores impossible when strung up. As long as you gradually release...(more)
10. Re: bass amps?
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 2 Hits · 2/24/2013 1:48 PM
    Mark bass makes great stuff but they are an Italian company with many of their products are being built in the USA.
11. Re: bass amps?
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 1 Hits · 2/24/2013 1:46 PM
    ---at 8 ponds it's easy to carry and 500 watts will usually do the trick, plus it has a good DI out for getting sound to the PA mixer.
12. Re: bass amps?
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 4 Hits · 2/24/2013 11:22 AM
    Welcome Bill, most of us are 'older' so no worries there. I have been using a GK MB500 for a couple of years now and it has been working out just fine for me, light powerful and just as warm as you might need it to be. The 4 band EQ will allow...(more)
13. Re: My new amp!
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 6 Hits · 2/15/2013 7:12 PM
    Welcome to the MB club, I have been using an MB500 for a couple of years now and have been very satisfied. Little and Big gigs the amp just keeps going and it fits in the pocket of my pedal board case. The GIVE circuit is just the thing for so...(more)
14. Re: Betty
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 7 Hits · 2/13/2013 9:30 PM
    They are wrapped bottom to top on several strings instead of the preferred top to bottom.
15. Re: Betty
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 4 Hits · 2/12/2013 8:23 PM
    That's a sweet bass for sure. Why is it that Pawn Shop Basses always have the strings wrapped the wrong way?
16. Re: Finally a permanent job!
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 12 Hits · 1/25/2013 7:24 PM
    Thanks to all, it's the end of my 1st week and all went well, great company& people.
17. Finally a permanent job!
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 10 Hits · 1/17/2013 10:31 AM
    After almost 3 years of ups and downs on the job front looks like I have found a home for the rest of my working days and it's back in the Pro Sound business and i could not be more excited. Thank you all for your encouragement and support th...(more)
18. Re: bass burp
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Building/Repair Forum · 6 Hits · 1/5/2013 7:36 PM
    Automotive sound systems are very different from contemporary bass rigs. Most bass amplifiers since the mid 80's have a warm up and shut down circuit to spare speakers from the "burp" you describe. Further bass speakers are generally much stif...(more)
19. Re: My days as a bass player may be numbered...
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Miscellaneous Forum · 5 Hits · 12/31/2012 9:15 AM
    First congrats and good luck! No harm in stepping back for a couple of years, when the kiddies get bigger you might find a bit of time to play again.
20. Re: Help! Vintage Bass Tube Amp Questions
    
    Brad Mock (16369)
    Equipment Forum · 3 Hits · 12/29/2012 9:36 PM
    Vintage Tube amps are like vintage sports cars, you need a good mechanic. The best thing to do is get your amp checked out by a tech ASAP to see what can be done. Adding a ground is essential and may take care of many of your issues. Also the...(more)