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Thanks for posting that. It is indeed very interesting, especially if, like me, you've got a Spector with a Legacy preamp. I am not particularly tormented by the potential differences between a HAZ preamp and the Legacy- I've never compared them side by side but what I can say is that my CST with the Legacy in it is a terrific-sounding bass. I'm perfectly willing to believe the authentic HAZ is better, but at the same time, experience has taught me that differentiating between better and different can be very subjective, especially when it comes to sound. A couple of observations though. The elephant in the room is that the chap who has produced the video has a vested financial interest in sewing the seeds of dissatisfaction with the Darkglass Legacy preamp, despite his stance of scientific neutrality. If it becomes received wisdom that the Legacy preamp is so good that it's not worth changing to a HAZ clone then his sales will inevitable drop-off. If Spector or indeed Darkglass had done their own comparison their presentation of the findings would probably have been very different. Also, it would be interesting if HAZ Labs did their own critique of the clones this chap is selling and how close it sounds to the original in their estimation. He is presenting himself as an authority. If the goal is authenticity, they might have a few things to say about that. Unqualified, whatever this chap has to say is a classic example of the old maxim that in the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Readings on a graph are one thing but would we actually hear those differences in that way if someone played a Spector bass with the respective preamps in? That is what we need to know next. Hopefully someone will oblige sooner or later.

Cheers mate! We really enjoyed it and in fact splashed out on a glass of water between sets Well.....we are Scottish!!

I've thought about these as a project; another neck from China (rosewood with blocks), reverse P. Maybe in 2026.

It's like playing a house party. Daryl

Mine is a Squier Affinity Jaguar H that's completely stock. Haven't gigged in a while though and it needs shielding but i love how it plays and sounds. Would love to have a blue one or a shell pink one to mod.. I'll have Chromes on this bass after Santa drops them off here!

The band looks great and sounds great. Daryl

Dave, It is someone's house. There is a huge bar when you enter the place. It's our 4th time playing there. People love it because you bring your own booze and save money. It's a very lucrative gig for us . Daryl

Why is it that DJs are pathologically unable to tell that their PA is distorting... let alone have any idea about EQ.

For me it is completely about not valuing the bass, as per the above. In my last band The Spacewasters I generally used whatever was there, and because my sound in the band was quite generic it was always ok. But in my previous band Knock Off to not use my own sound would have ruined the overall sound of the band. To have people insisting that’s the way it has to be, well no, not when I’m playing it isn’t. I get it when it’s quick changeovers etc, but to me have less bands on, with better soundchecks & changeovers, and give the audiences what the bands want them to hear. In the past I’ve had sound people tell me they’ll get me a good sound and I’ve told them to not bother as I already have one. Edit - I should add to this that in my experience on many multi band bills sound engineers seem to dislike either very bassy sounds or very distorted/driven sounds, as my usual sound is neither maybe that’s why I’ve never really had too much trouble with them using my sound.

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Played with our 9 piece 60's band SHOUT! Last night in a pub called The Spateston Inn in Johnston just outside Glasgow. Busy night with punters and a Christmas night out from a local supermarket! The guitarist thought it was very funny seeing them in their ''civies'' and was tempted to go up and ask where the bacon was....We just about fitted in and lucky for us our keyboard lad was given the night of to see Madness (The band not the illness!!) So....8 band members stuck in a corner whilst the resident DJ had much more room and plenty of tables! He played for about and hour,we did an hour then were off for another hour! Far too long a break and we had to endure ear shattering techno (down with the kids man!) music! Good night had by all,nice buffet I recommend the egg sarnies! SHOUT! Higher and Higher..mp4

It's because bass isn't valued. I now refuse to play a venue if I'm not able to use something that isn't a piece of crap. I've almost come to blows with a few sound engineers for them trying to screw with me. If anyone says "pre-eq DI only" I immediately harden my accent to "full on Taggart" and generally something said in that voice does tend to get a bit more co-operation. Most live engineers are underpaid and as a result, don't give a toss. The ones who won't do what you ask when it's totally reasonable or do the exact opposite are the ones who I have massive problems with.

That's an odd set up there Daryl. Its like someone's house. 🤩 Dave 🎅

Looks a chilled place.