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Thanks - will take a look. Hmm, not looking for a hardcase ATM but worth bearing in mind if I change it! That Access bag looks handy - quiite spendy though! The Producer backpack might be worth a look! I've seen the Accessory Bag but don't know how it works out size-wise - that one looks quite big to me. It's strange, they're a properly niche product but there must be a market out there for a proper bass player's gig bag!

Another recommendation for the Nobels - I have one and it's great. They also comfortably come in below £100: https://richtonemusic.co.uk/Nobels-ODR-Mini/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dMP2mU7HJHM6ivOpTCYajXwLUO&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNNJYcfn9nLX3jXkUS2tdd738P0Vnvt9mcdi5BlMFu_zKHNLvU8O4hAaAg4YEALw_wcB Looks like they've issued a v2 with adjustable bass control: https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/241007430618008--nobels-odr-mini2-mini-overdrive-pedal?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD76p-3t5uLD4DbNS_Iy7Q0NGNOTb&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzrzABhD8ARIsANlSWNNtv6M9Gqi6-KnAmZPBtqecq2szHBli9ceQdPmn2AKH0WZASIj_-n4aAsHsEALw_wcB

I was wondering if anyone can recommend an accessory gig bag that will accomodate the following: Class D head 3 x instrument cables Speaker cables x2 IEC cable Hercules mini-stand 4-way reel Bass Bar stand (https://caswells-strings.co.uk/product/the-bass-bar-double-bass-stand/) Ipad Pockets for odds and sods such as picks, wireless, page turner, chargers etc etc.... I've found bags that will take most stuff, but it's the Bass Bar that causes problems! Currently looking at stuff like this: https://www.thomann.co.uk/flyht_pro_gorilla_soft_case_gac410.htm But I'm finding it hard to visualise how much stuff fits in one. This looks like it might be good, but could be too big: https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Trojan-Pro-Cable-Gig-Bag-40/6TA6 Basically at the moment I carry three separate bags/cases plus the instrument/s, and it'd be good to reduce that down to one if possible! All recommendations gratefully received.

I'd take a look for something like a used Mackie SW1501. I have one for my PA, and rarely actually use it. They're cheap as chips because they weigh an absolute ton. Provided you can collect I'm sure you'd find one for around your budget.

That's awful. I actually messaged Louis about a bow I have and I'm selling and hate to think genuine messages could end up being exploited by these scammers!

No, it was the Finally v3.

Just to come back to this. It turns out it wasn't the tube, apparently there was an issue with a couple of the pedals where the HPF became microphonic. Nathan was great to deal with, and I have a replacement which hopefully doesn't go the same way! Love the sound of the pedal though, adds so much richness.

Hmm, what a pain! I did get one of these but never got round to trying it - might be worth a crack on each pedal to try and sort it? https://www.thomann.co.uk/joyo_zgp_noise_blocker.htm

I found one of the problems I was having with ground loop hums (despite having a ground lift on my preamp) was to do with daisy chaining pedals. I had a fully isolated Cioks PSU but even so, I ended up with a lot of noise in the signal chain. I've ended up trying to make sure that only pedals that don't contribute to the signal chain (such as a tuner driven from a separate tuner out, MIDI switcher pedal, A/B switch etc) are daisy chained. Can you reconfigure your 'other pedals' if they're daisy chained?

I went to Bowspeed for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely fantastic that shops like this still exist. The wealth of knowledge Hamilton has is amazing and I could spend hours listening to him!

Ah, that sounds like the same issue then. Don’t even need to open it up, just tapping the pedal (or even the board) makes a clunking noise.

Difficult to say what the mic could be from that pic, but the windshield shape suggests it could be a DPA: https://www.dpamicrophones.com/microphones/instrument/4099?variant=29

@Quatschmacher @Kev Could either of you expand on the issue with the tubes please? By PM if easier. I've recently received a new Finally V3 and love it, but the first time I used it in anger at performance volume today (I'd only set it up beforehand) there was a lot of noise which seemed to be coming from the physical pedalboard chassis - i.e. when you stepped on a pedal the clunk seemed to reverberate through the board. It seems linked to the Finally as when bypassed it was fine, all the connections are good and didn't happen before it was on the board.

We've all been there! 🤣

Well, I'd have thought it's because (not sure whether that developed by design or convention) the XLR pins tend to 'point' the way the signal is going - so something with male pins (such as a mic) 'points' the signal into something that receives the signal (female sockets). So something supposed to carry signal but having a female output is fairly rare I'd have thought as it would go against convention. Are you sure your mixer has female outputs? This suggests the MG06X has male outputs...

Oh yeah, maybe not. Unless perhaps OP got a double-stop one (I had one that would do both drop-D and C); that might do it.

I don't think it is as I used 'real' DB strings on mine when I had it.

Do you have any content blockers on your router/ISP? We set up a child portal on ours and it was blocking all sorts (including Google Classroom) that it shouldn't; even though stuff was whitelisted, it still kept doing it. Ended up binning it. Other option is to check your DNS servers - try setting them to 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4, or 1.1.1.1 - if that works, it could be an issue with your router or your ISP's DNS configuration.

Whisper it, this is what I've done in the past - using chalk paint (which washes/wipes off) or light acrylic paint (Games Workshop paints my son had). For a neat finish, you might want to use a stencil or tape to get really straight lines, but a quick bosh with a thin brush works too. You could even use luminous paint if you wanted. If you want something more permanent, and it's not a bound neck (assuming not as you mention the lines) you could partially cut out some of the fret lines on the fretboard and insert some brighter material and sand it back; fairly drastic though!

Ah, you got the special version that describes my playing!

I used to gig with a guy who did exactly the same (maybe it’s the same guy!). In colder months his keyboard would always fritz out because of the condensation caused by bringing it from a cold car into a warm venue.

Well, it's fiddly in the sense that you need to understand how it works; but once you do it (usually!) works. I had a Tonebone, but found because it was cut only, and at the levels needed to equalise the DB and EB, it reduced the signal going to the amp too much. You can select input impedance for acoustic instruments on the Stomp if you like. I don't use a DB preamp (ATM - that's going to change) but it is a Realist pickup which as I understand outputs a 'usual' level signal.