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Hi all, I wondered if anyone could clarify for me whether playing pub gigs is currently allowed and is it actually classed as working ? My band has been offered a few gigs in a tier 2 (high risk) area so I would like to confirm that the household mixing doesn’t apply for musicians playing live music on stage. we are not ‘pro’ musicians as such but do get the usual pub band fee. I can’t seem to find anything in black and white which covers this ! thanks in advance !

Bought a lovely Fender Jazz from Chris, very helpful chap and shipped the bass out to me with a 24hr courier. Couldn’t be happier with my new toy ! I’m sure I will be helping him reduce his collection again in the future

Thanks for the replies, going to try the 4CM at next rehearsal, sound is good anyway but i'll see if it opens up the helix a bit more. I'm using the svt amp and cab model. amp only through the OBC410 just doesn't sound right to me, too trebly.

Hi, so I’ve recently picked up a helix floor unit and the thing is amazing. Currently I’m running it through a orange terror head and obc410. The headrush has caught my eye and I’m wondering if it will be the answer to a clear uncoloured sound as my main stage sound replacing the orange gear. I will say I haven’t yet tried the 4CM, just running straight into the front of the amp. Any thoughts on the headrush ? Anyone use one for bass ? thanks

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Hi, I am in the process of fitting a j retro to my jazz bass, does the ground wire coming from the bridge of my jazz need soldering anywhere ? I’m getting a good signal without it but wondered what others have done. Thanks

I haven't got a helix yet but here's hoping santa brings me one in a few weeks. I've seen a few videos on it and I think all the manuals are on that USB stick. I can't decide whether or not to ditch the AD200B and go with a helix through an orange terror bass! I've heard the svt amp modelling is spot on.

Hi, I have found that the passive input jack is not working as it should on my amp i.e when in use there will be no sound unless you wiggle the jack a little. The active one is fine. I have had a look inside and all the soldering is solid. Would it just need a clean or replacement? If it needs replacing is it a straightforward job? I would assume it can be any similar one from maplins or somewhere like that. Thanks

I'm really interested in the helix LT, currently just have a zoom b3 for effects like fuzz / distortion / chorus and use the sansamp emulator for my standard tone into a tb500.. I'm curious to know how good the valve amp emulator sounds and also how good the fuzz and distortion is. Usually with digital fuzz effects you lose quality in comparison to say an analogue pedal. I *was* considering getting a sansamp and a couple of other pedals for live gigs but this looks like it can cover the lot! I also play through an AD200B (when my back feels up to it) and I wouldn't need any amp or cab emulation with that, just effects, but as much as I love it I'm considering selling this to fund a helix.

As explained above ! I had this problem with my g&l but not my Gibson les Paul active

Hi, if you've bought a line 6 g10 you might have found that there is a problem with active basses. I found this with my g&l l2500. A mono to mono adapter seems to cure this but I've decided to go down this route: Making a female to male mono cable and heavy duty Velcro to attach the unit to the back of the bass. Problem solved and I also think there's less chance of the transmitter being damaged with it not sticking out of the bottom. Pictures attached hopefully:

Thanks for the knowledgable advice dude. I've never owned a Spector before so I wouldn't know if this is genuine or not

Well after researching the 2nd hand market these go for around £1500 so if a neck repair could be done for a reasonable cost then it would prove to be a bit of a bargain .. that's my thinking anyway

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272533324991 Very tempted by this, but if anyone has had any experience of neck repair, could it be put right at a resonabke cost ? Even a diy repair with wood glue and clamps ?

Hi, I've found a status energy 5 wood neck for sale near me and the seller is asking £280. Its is probably early 90's and is pretty road worn, anyone know if this is a good deal for one of these ? I've never ventured into the world of status basses but thought it would be a suitable back up 5'er.