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Mike Walsh built me a custom 5 string Zoot Bass. Build thread of sorts is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=82578&hl=sk8"]here[/url] Thought it was time it got its own thread in the Bass Guitar bit Played it again today through the LM3 and Purple Chili Cab. Going from the four to the five seems quite natural now and i think i'll be ale to go between both as i think the five for church may be a step too far with the low B rumbling I think one of the greatest strengths is the VBE (Vintage Bass Emulator) circuit. Not quite sure what this does as it was originally going to be a Low Pass Filter on a switch When Mike was doing the controls he decided that three switches didn't look right aesthetically so he went with knob. Think its got its basis in a lowpass filter but think mike has done a bit more. Need mike to answer that one Iceni two band EQ is very effective and as some others have said the Bart pups are quite [i]dark[/i] Suits me though build quality is top notch and the woods mike used are superb especially the Swamp ash for the body. Its very light and comfortable. Bonuses for me were the schaller straplocks and the adjustable brass nut. Nice touches and unexpected. One thing i really like aesthetically is the laminate between the finger board and neck. Not sure what wood it is but its a brilliant touch. Mike really builds great basses and if funds allowed i'd like another I love its simplicity and even though this was built on a budget i think mike has nailed my custom bass first time If i get another i think i will stick with the swamp ash and maple neck and maybe get different pups and electronics. A big thank you to Mike for making this possible and working within a tight budget. If anyone is thinking about a custom bass i strongly recommend you get in touch with mike if only for his funny stories Thanks again Mike

Bergantino NV412 works really well in my punk rock covers band. That and a Streamliner should bury both guitards and the drummer!

Steve Harris and a Duff Mckagan just because

Line6 G30 get good reviews I've got the X2 and thats been great. If money no object try the Stage Clix one

What do you think this is? A Bass bash???!!

[quote name='charic' post='1052383' date='Dec 9 2010, 08:20 AM']Use the DI out to the pa?[/quote] di out into a power amp into a a cab

[quote name='billyapple' post='1050841' date='Dec 7 2010, 06:30 PM']I played a Hiwatt, and found it much too clean for my tastes, plus the 200 head is retailing for near 2k, very pricey.[/quote] its very very clean

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