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A pretty easy trial is to bypass the preamp. Then you can hear the signal from the pickups only. If there are hi-Z (passive) components like pots and capacitors between the pickups and amp, they also have an effect on signal and sound. Every hi-Z pot is a tone-like LPF that cuts highs. I would like to add that strings and setup (including pickup height) are also two important parts of the sound.

The channel owner must be glued to his 'Puter, because he is removing posts pretty much immediately.

I didn't know about this. Sick of junk cables from big brands who simply farm them out to the cheapest Chinese supplier. I do like a decent cable, properly made and just the right length. Mmm.... Look forward to seeing them at the bash and talking more.

Report the YouTube channel and link them to the evidence they’ll take the channel down.

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Is the YT channel actually his? Look at his 2 comments, phrased as though it is his show.

123 followers of this thread. If each person posts a couple of times (plus gives it a thumbs down), then maybe he'll take the hint?

Just posted that about 20 times, removed each time. Why wouldn’t the publisher take heed? I guess this is also how he gets away with it. At least thumbs down the video but do keep posting

If this YTer is actively removing these comments I'm assuming he has researched the allegations... in which case he is implicit in covering up this scammer!

Just keep posting this: Heads up: there are multiple credible reports that Mick (Michael) Mason from Leicester has repeatedly scammed people—mostly via gear sales on Facebook/Marketplace. Some documented points: He allegedly sold gear (e.g. a SansAmp pedal) and claimed “his daughter posted it” or “a mate at Yodel” would deliver—but the item never arrived. Buyers who paid by bank transfer were left out of pocket. He’s reported to have made threats, used false tracking details, and given evasive responses when questioned. There is a previous court case (“the caravan job”) in which he was convicted of fraud by false representation and falsifying documents. It resulted in a suspended sentence. More recently, Leicestershire Police charged a “Michael Mason, 55, of Glen Parva” with offences including supplying articles for use in fraud and pretending to act under authority of a court. He is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court. If you’re thinking about buying from him, or from “Mick Mason” / “Michael Mason” of Leicester, please Google his name + “scam” and check these news / forum reports first — people in the community have posted screenshots, tracking numbers, police reference numbers etc. Stay safe.

I should point out that the tweed cable above is no longer stocked so is a special order. It makes a nice cable when made but is is no fun to work

Yes, it looks like any negative comments have been removed. Shame.

Education, education, education... maybe 'The Showcase Hull' needs some? TBH he only gets away with these scams as folk just don't know about him, if his name and the 'facts' about him are spread wide enough, he'll find it harder and harder.

They’ll have their hands full if we all keep commenting

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Imbalance between strings can come from string to pickup distance or pickups themselves. Noise can be from anywhere.

This could very well be a very dumb question, but how do you know if a defiency in the sound of a bass is due to the pickups or the preamp? I've read many discussions of cheap basses where people state with certainty that either the pickups or the preamp (or both) need replacing. What are the tell tale signs of either?