mcnach

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394441421' post='2391245'] How about getting a mat, cutting four feet-sized circles in it, then glueing the circles to the feet? [/quote] that's an idea, although they already sell stick-on rubber feet It turns out the feet on the 9.2 are of the type where the central stud can be pulled, and then the feet come off easily. So I have ordered a set of rubber feet of the same type that I hope they fit (was not sure of the dimensions, but they were cheap anyway). As a plan B, I ordered two different sets of stick on rubber feet (again at about £2 or less for the set, why not). So I expect I'll have a working solution within a few days. I will report back.

IN fact, maybe I should send it to the bass doc myself and get a white one made for me too, hmmm.

[quote name='Japow' timestamp='1394380917' post='2390839'] Please if you could; I'd really appreciate it. [/quote] I will scan it tomorrow at work, no problem.

[quote name='iconic' timestamp='1394384468' post='2390865'] I couldn't put up with the slightly rough fret ends, I thought I would live with them, but couldn't in the end....that was the only reason, everything else was good for the money, as I find with most cheapies. [/quote] but... that's fixable

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1394394577' post='2390999'] Well, I tried practicing to a few songs on the PC. I loaded up recordings of our songs into Reaper, took the DI out from the MarkBass using an XLR to jack lead into the instrument level input on my Guitar Rig Session interface and I get a mass of hiss coming through, even when Reaper is the only software running. When I plug a bass directly into the interface there is no noise whatsoever (unless I hit a note of course). So in this sense, the MarkBass is totally unusable for recording direct to PC. I can hear the distinct hiss when I turn the amp on (even with all volumes turned down) in a quiet room. It's not a problem when rehearsing, even at low volumes. As I bought it for rehearsing and gigging this shouldn't be a problem for me (so long as a DI out to the PA is hiss-free). Just a shame this "added-extra" use didn't work out. [/quote] I use the DI in mine all the time, to PA, it sounds great. Hmmm, strange.

If you want a template of mine, I can get you a PDF of it.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394293428' post='2389978'] Funnily enough, I bought the Grolsch ones, but found them a bit plasticky, so bought some home-brew ones which are nice and rubbery. Mmmmmmmm....rubbery [/quote] the ones I bought were a bit too soft, and smelled of rubber... bad.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1394192579' post='2388928'] The rubber washer method makes it very hard to get the strap off the bass when you want to use it on a different one though... [/quote] Which shows it secures the strap! I do have a few straps kicking about always. My main basses always have one on.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1394189217' post='2388867'] For the umpteenth time last weekend while singing and playing, the strap came off leaving me clutching the bass while trying to finish the song. I am now considering the straplock route. There are quite a few different ones on the market and I,m a bit overwhelmed by the choice. There are some cheap plastic ones by Dunlop and more expenisive Fender ones which I assume I have to fit to the guitar myself? What does the Basschat world recommend?? [/quote] Grolsch beer bottle rubber rings. Schaller straplocks work, and I used them for years, but I prefer now the simpler yet effective Grolsch rubber ring approach. I've bought other rubber washers but they were never as good... so I buy the beer even if I don't like it much.

blaaaaaaaack!

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1394285189' post='2389875'] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/multi-purpose-non-slip-mat-n21cx"]This[/url] will solve your problem. Probably get something similar down your local [size=5]£[/size] shop..... [/quote] Thanks for that. Someone had already pointed me in the direction of similar mats, and I'm going to buy one later today or tomorrow, in fact. I was just hoping for a more "solid" solution, one where I don't depend on an extra bit that I will invariable leave behind and lose some day

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1388707513' post='2325271'] I love the 55-02!!! Except for the sound. Oh, nothing, it's great... just... not a Stingray. Pity, as it is absolutely lovely to play... If only this were a 55-76. But where are they? I could convert this one... remove neck pickup... route for the MM closer to the neck, get a pickguard made Stingray style... and a John East MMSR preamp... ha, I can hear the shudders of a few people from here [/quote] well, it turned out that with new strings it finally made me smile It's not a Stingray, but that's no longer an issue because it has a great sound of its own. All the politeness has gone with the old strings.

... still loving this

UNfortunately mine is shaped differently, like this:

I would go with the Seymour Duncan SMB4A. I tried the Nordstrand MM4.2 on one of my old OLPs and I did not like it that much. I have used the SMB4A in several basses and it's always good.

I have recently bought one of these heads, and I love it but the feet just have no grip at all. They're hard plastic, and the head slides all too easily on any surface I placed it onto, especially as it's so light. I thought of changing the feet to something made of rubber (like my previous RH450, or my LMIII...), but the feet on the GB don't look like the usual ones that are simply screwed on. These ones don't have a screw visible at all. Are they just pressed on? In which case, replacing them would be pretty complicated... Does anybody know? [b]edit: pictures with the answer a few posts below[/b]

I just bought Tedmanzie's MarkBass LMIII amplifier. Very pleasant communication during the transaction, and he posted it quickly and superbly packaged. A real pleasure. Thank you, Ted! Loving the amp!

The J Retro (and DJ Retro) is an awesome preamp, and really easy to install... no soldering needed either. A 5 minute job.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1394026612' post='2387048'] Certainly could be a workable solution to the problem, but as I say it wouldn't be a solution for me as I don't like to modify a brand new amp. Amongst other things I am sure the warranty will be thrown out the window... [/quote] that for sure! just putting it out there for the more adventurous who really like the amp. I have just got the head alone (LM III) so that I can pair it with any cab. It's a bit redundant, having the combo as well, but I really like that amp.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1394023873' post='2386998'] It was a brief affair, but I am afraid I am returning the amp to the shop today. From all I have read, the tweeter sound I am experiencing is normal and expected of these amplifiers, which regretfully makes the amp completely unsuitable for me. Primarily was to be used as a home practice amp and a studio recording amp, and with the hiss of that non-adjustable tweeter it would be no good for either of these uses. Would be no problem at all if it was to be used as a gigging amp. I know the issue could easily be helped by sticking a bit of foam or felt over the tweeter to block out the white noise, however whilst I may be happy to do this with a second hand amplifier, I don't feel like I should have to do this with an Amp I have just bought brand new. If it's not perfect for me, it needs to go back. I have requested that the shop look into the return as a fault as well as being not fit for purpose, as I really don't think a tweeter should be that loud. Perhaps at 25 my hearing is still better than others and it's just more audible to me, who knows. Otherwise, the amp sounded good and I am sure it performs well for 99% of the bassists out there Lesson learned: listen harder when trying amplifiers out before you buy. (needless to say I did not try this exact amp before buying it, perils of online purchasing..) Anyway, apologies for the thread hijack! [/quote] there were some reports of people replacing the tweeter with another that was something like £15, which allegedly worked well and no hiss... but I have not tried that

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1393948083' post='2386146'] So it turned up today and sounds great. However, very notable issue from the off; the piezo tweeter has a pretty loud hiss going on. A hiss that is still there even with the master volume all the way off and no bass plugged in. Is this typical of piezo tweeters or is something wrong with it? Didn't notice this in the shop but then I guess at home its a different environment. The tweeter does not get louder as you turn the volume up and eventually hiss from the 12" takes over it anyway, so I imagine this is normal but its seems loud at home practice volume, and of course there is no volume control or way of turning it off. [/quote] It's normal. At higher volume you will not notice. Some people did not hear the hiss on mine when I could clearly... it turned out that they could not hear very high frequencies too well (or at all) through years of rehearsals and gigs without earplugs (there's a lesson: if it's loud, plugs) One thing I don't like about the piezo tweeter is its inherent sound. I don't use very trebly sounds, but when I do, and with certain distortion pedals, it just sounds a bit harsh. Not a deal breaker, but I wish it could be attenuated, or that they used a different tweeter. It's a great combo, regardless. edit: I feel I have to make clear that the hiss is not at all intrusive. It's audible at home at very low volume, but that's it. The piezo tweeter sound is another matter. It's not "bad", I just don't love it