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The discontinued version of the Diamond Bass Compressor Jr. I have it running at 18v, I maybe notice a slight difference between 9v and 18v but it felt quite heavy handed with the compression so I upped the voltage. Listening back I think it sounds great, I can still hear that envelope of attack to the compression. I’ve since been able to get similar out of my Punchline but I can also get more subtle limiting with that. It’s definitely something I’d consider owning again but at the moment I’m not a huge fan of compression outside of a studio setting and if I need it for tonal purposes then the Punchline scratches that itch (and sooner or later I’m going to stop trying to replace it 😅)

I've come to the conclusion that eBay don't give a monkeys about counterfeits and, after arguing with them, being told by their "AI" that there's nothing wrong with obvious fakes, escalating, speaking to people, and so-on, I've lost faith in their service. The fact that they then started adding on a "buyer assurance" (or whatever they call their buyers fees) premium gives me no confidence that an issue with an item would be successfully resolved; either (a) their conclusions would be via the same system as their handling of counterfeit reports and yield the same results, or (b) they've downgraded that to deliberately create a premium "service". I've pretty much stopped using eBay.

I’ve been being lazy DCX is uploading now

Just inaugurating my new freshly made Stingray (The Guitar Fabrik Kit) learning New Order’s “Thieves Like Us.” Feels great to get some fresh grooves going.

Nice idea, I’m in! Here’s my follow-up: Save Me by Queen. Keeping the vibe going!

Love Is The Kiwi - The Charlatans

Mmm, very good suggestion, Song From Under The Floorboards is one of my all-time faves to play 👍

Can I interject here? You can buy the exact string retainer which Sire use from a UK retailer. I'm about to head to work but will post a link when I get to the office.

Reported to ebay (ages ago) but it's still there. Not sure how it differs from using 'Fender', 'Gibson' etc. incorrectly. Ironically it's now the first thing that comes up on a search for 'Pedulla Basses'. I was initially intrigued to discover how 'Kay' had made a copy of Mike P's MVP bass(es), apparently before he'd even produced them himself. But assume seller is just referring to the body/headstock design ... although they're not that similar really.

Sure do! It is ABSOLUTELY ye olde business!!! Easily nicer than some Custom Shop stuff from the same peroid (the couple i've played). It juat feels like it has a hearbeat or a soul, or... something. Not sure how to put it, but it just sing! Every time I open the case I giggle 😁 Also, in terms of excellent build quality, I have to say the early 2000's American Deluxe QMT Jazzes are also INCREDIBLE! have an 03 and im afraid to pick it up because each tine I do, I cannot put it down for days at a time!!!! I have had some incredibly lovely Mexican and Japanese Fender basses over the years (including my forst Fender, a white 2002 Standard Jazz) and some absolute planks too. Though not many out of Japan. My current Roadworn 60 Anniversary Jazz in Firemist Silver is a true thing of beauty. It just feels amazing. Does have a whiff of Custom Shop about it, more so the feel than the heavy relic, but amazing instrument! The American made stuff I've experienced has been mostly great with the odd 'meh' unit and one absolute dud Jazz that could not be redeemed. Put me off Jazzes for years lol. Picked up a 98 USA Jazz in March and despite being an absolute boat anchor in weight, it is easily worth that weight in solid gold. The boomiest, smoothest Jazz Ive ever played in terms of the low end - i use it for gigs a lot.Most of the late 90's stuff I've played has been excellent. And my 2 American Pro 2's Jazzes are both spectacularly nice! A very good friend had a Pro 2 P Bass and said it just felt flat and lifeless despite endless tinkering. He returned it and bought a never Japanese Hybrid thingy in a cool lava kind of colour. I think there is a decent level of QC across the Fender group as a whole but hey, the odd Friday arvo builds do get through now and then. One of the concessions in large-scale production.

How are you finding the tracking? It really does sound cool, though having watched that demo video I still think the preset change is unnecessarily fiddly for live use.

Hit Me Baby One More Lime - Britney Spears

Firewood is certainly the right brand name... 🤦🏻🤔😂

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Sounds great, which frankly isn’t helping 😎 I have bills to pay and a marriage I would rather like to stay in.

Comprehensive run through of the features from MXR:

Indonesia. In the end.

This is how I use my Monza. I try to set everything up so I get the same sound from headphones, studio monitors, PA,and the bass rig. You’ll find that it is a little more complex than it sounds because of the room acoustics and because; well our ears are sensitive and speakers aren’t good enough to fool anyone. Functionally it works well enough though. DI is always going to sound better for the audience anyway as all mics just introduce added distortion and added stage noise. It may give you a sense of control in bypassing the sound tech but if they are determined enough to make you sound sampled then you won’t stop them with a mic 😄 You may want to mic up for recording of course. @stevie used a measuring mic in developing his designs so hopefully he will come along to help.

Nigel just bought my Lil Fella and it was a smooth great experience, can totally recommend dealing with him!

Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock

Strange Fruit - Billie Holliday