Samuello Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 I used the search but found nothing about the newer Cruise series basses. I have a '95 Cruise 5 coming on its way (one reason why I'm selling a couple of my Hamers)! It's my first bass and I want to know is it a good way to start the wall shaking?! Any opinions my fellow Hamer citicens?
tafkathundernotes Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 I have a 5-string CruiseBass ('96) and it sounds great. It is a bit heavy, but yes - it will shake the walls. Will yours have the 2-tek bridge?
Samuello Posted June 9, 2005 Author Posted June 9, 2005 I have a 5-string CruiseBass ('96) and it sounds great. It is a bit heavy, but yes - it will shake the walls. Will yours have the 2-tek bridge? Yeah, I'm lifting weights already Yes, it has the mystic 2-TEK bridge and passive Duncans I believe. It's not a fretless wonder, I leave those to Jaco and the other masters EDIT: the seller said the Duncans (Basslines) are passive but there's "a possibility for active use, too". Maybe he referred to the use of a 9V battery?!
anotherfreak2 Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 They are the best, what is the set up? 2Tek? Duncan/EMG's? these can make a big difference. My fav is the fretless 2Tek with the Duncan Basslines and I'M STILL LOOKING!!!!!! it has to be one of the best basses I have ever had in the store, and I sold it to a student of mine and kicked myself on a daily basis for it! Now if I can hijack the thread: I have a NOS Cruise IV 2Tek fretted with case that I would be willing to trade for a fretless. Brand new and it's even in the "rare" black w/pearl pickguard . hijack over: I think you'll find it to be one of the best basses you can get if it's the five string it will probably have the active pickups which are a plus on the five string. They are a great bass to really be proud of!
tafkathundernotes Posted June 9, 2005 Posted June 9, 2005 I have the Duncan Basslines - they're active.
anotherfreak2 Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 50/50mine are passive, otherwise I've got one of the best batteries EVER!!!!!
mrhappy Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I think the Basslines in the 5's are active but the Basslines in the 4 string models are passive.
cmatthes Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I think you're correct. I got my 2Tek Cruise (4 string) from Thundernotes (Brian), and it is a great bass.
tafkathundernotes Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Chris - those aren't the pickups I had in it when I got it. It actually had Dimarzio ultra-jazz pickups, but I didn't like the sound. There's no battery compartment on these things anyway. You just tuck your foam wrapped battery inside the control cavity.
Samuello Posted June 10, 2005 Author Posted June 10, 2005 Thanks guys! I think I'll be satisfied with my Cruise!Now that we are talking about basses could you recommend me a good practice amp? What are the most important features? Can small amps (speakers) handle the B-string well? I don't need much volume... It shouldn't cost/weight too much! -Samuel
killerteddybear Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Hartke Kickback. I have the 12" model and it works fine; 120 watts is lots for rehearsal. Maybe 30 pounds? I usually have the Hartke in one hand and carry a couple basses in the other. On occasion I pull the head out of it and run it into a SWR Goliath I cabinet (4 x 10"), and it keeps up to our two shredders at gigs (well... small gigs...). Anything smaller than that is IMHO just pissing around... There are other amps in this size & price range depending on your preferences. Look at Fender, Ampeg, Behringer, SWR, etc. Or, try to pick up a used Carvin R600 combo (2 x10", 600 watts) for gobs of power.
tafkathundernotes Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 +1 on the Kickback 12. I use one myself. No problem with the B as long as you're not cranking it.
Jimbilly Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 The weights vary a bit, my '97 is quite a bit lighter than my friends '96. I really like that little tiltback Fender bassman, -the cheap one, those sound really great for some reason. Get that and a good active DI box, and you'll be set for small gigs.
m chops Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 I think the Basslines in the 5's are active but the Basslines in the 4 string models are passive.My Cruise 5 is passive.
JohnnyB Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 My fav is the fretless 2Tek with the Duncan Basslines and I'M STILL LOOKING!!!!!!I played one of those in sunburst at Bass Northwest in Seattle a few years ago (Bass Northwest) and it was just flat-out wonderful. I'd never played a fretless before. This one had ghost lines and the transition from playing a fretted 4-string to a fretless 5-string took me all of about 5 seconds.
JohnnyB Posted June 10, 2005 Posted June 10, 2005 Now that we are talking about basses could you recommend me a good practice amp? I don't know how cheap you want to go, but Bass Northwest has some decent deals on some Ampeg SS combos here. Those Rocket B-100s sound great. I have a B-50 and like it a lot.The recommendations for the Hartkes are spot-on. They're really fast and clean. The one drawback to the Hartkes is that as fast and linear as the aluminum cones are, an aggressive thumb pop can blow 'em right out, and that's why Bass Northwest stopped carrying them -- they got tired of replacing the blown out aluminum drivers and incurring the wrath of their customers. There is a version of the Kickback with a conventional paper or poly cone, however. It costs less money than the aluminum version and would actually be more resilient.And here's a Behringer Kickback knock-off available at Musicians Friend for a mere $199.
Samuello Posted June 11, 2005 Author Posted June 11, 2005 Now that we are talking about basses could you recommend me a good practice amp? I don't know how cheap you want to go, but Bass Northwest has some decent deals on some Ampeg SS combos here. Those Rocket B-100s sound great. I have a B-50 and like it a lot. Sorry, I didn't made myself clear! I'm looking practice amp primarily to some home noodling (low volume). It doesn't have to keep up with a band (cause I don't have a band!). What I'm actually looking for is one of those really small/portable practice amps My budget is like < 150$ Hey, I'm a student!!!
Samuello Posted June 27, 2005 Author Posted June 27, 2005 AAAhhh, finally it arrived! I'm liking it already! Man, these are easy to play Here's a pic: http://www.students.tut.fi/~teini/basso.jpg I have been wondering should I just buy a modeling bass preamp, like Behringer V-amp?! I could connect it to my hifi-stereo and forget the practice amp, right? Thanks, -Samuel
m chops Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 I have been wondering should I just buy a modeling bass preamp, like Behringer V-amp?! I could connect it to my hifi-stereo and forget the practice amp, right?I'm nowhere near an expert, but I'd be worried about blowing out the speakers.I was commenting to our bass player last night how good his Hartke sounded. He said he just heard a cheap Berringer that was superior.Don't know how good it is, but seems to me that Roland makes a Bass Cube. It its as good as the micro cube, that may be your answer.Nice looking Bass. I have its twin.
Samuello Posted June 27, 2005 Author Posted June 27, 2005 I'm nowhere near an expert, but I'd be worried about blowing out the speakers.I was commenting to our bass player last night how good his Hartke sounded. He said he just heard a cheap Berringer that was superior. Don't know how good it is, but seems to me that Roland makes a Bass Cube. It its as good as the micro cube, that may be your answer. Nice looking Bass. I have its twin. Yes, you are right. I could easily blow the speakers with the B-string...! Not a good idea Interesting...do you know what model the Hartke is? Or the Behringer? I searched the net and yes, Roland makes Bass-cube 30 and 100. The 30 watt version sounds interesting. It would fill all my needs with the recording/headphones -output! Thanks for the tip, I'll go and check it out (it's a bit pricy, though) -Samuel
m chops Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 The Hartke is a kickback 15I think the Berringer may be:http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass...ase_pid/480678/
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