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Hi Right, about time to do this, especially in the light of the facT that a SR4 has joined the herd this evening. First up, my G&L 2500 USA. Got on Ebay last year. Great gigging bass this, my fave sounds are the pumpud up precision tone, and the mix of both pups. Not that keen on its Stingray impression though. ChunkY neck, comfy to play, not too heavy. Had to put some foam in the pup mounting springs to stop the "ringing" due to undamped springs (thanks to talkbass USA for that one..) Now fully sorted, and a great function band bass: Next is my SR5. This is a 2004 envy green limited edition model - one of 100 or so. It has a black headstock and black knobs. A lovely lovely bass to play. Really low action, the best I have played to date. A tad on the heavy side, but manageable. Thinner neck than the G&L, and was my main bass until the G&L came along. Purchased from our very own eubassix. Top bass, will probably own this one forever. Last up is my freshly acquired SR4. Natural finish, RW neck. Just got it today in a deal on here. Really light bass, super comfy. Better than I recall my last SR4 being, it is full of life. Need to tweak the set-up still, but plays very nicely already. The back of the neck is really smooth and nicely figured - nicer than my SR5. I will use this for my indie/rock band, and for long function band gigs where the heavier 5 stings become tiresome. So there we go. You can also see my Godin nylon strung Acousticlassic guitar, my SD loaded Pacifica 812W (proper guitar that one, seymour duncans, superb wilkinson and sperzel hardware - the cheap Pacificas are great, but the top line ones like this are superb guitars), and one of my MB cabs. These 3 basses will do eveything I need for now. Thanks for looking. Chris

i too have a usa l2500, and would agree with the above comment about not being like stingrays. yes, they have a bridge position humbucker which can be soloed in both seriesand parallel, but to my ears this is a sharper more honky tone than my sr5. the precision on steriods is a good desceiption of the neck pu, and i love the sound of both pups together. they range of tones is huge including a great passivve mode. the neck is a little wider than the sr5 with slightly wider string spacing. very comfortale and easy to play. in short, excellent, except the sr5 b string is better, but the sr5 b is one of the best out there on a 34" scale imho

[quote name='Muppet' post='127441' date='Jan 24 2008, 11:32 PM']Ah bollox, I've not got a manual and rather hoped they were for the input gain. Oh well, if it's not the usual suspects of cables, batteries or bass then back it should go. I never had any problems with mine such as you describe, but I was only using passive basses. Best of luck, it's really really annoying when you get something new only for it not to work as you'd hoped! Steve[/quote] yep, it sure is. Defo not cables, batteries or anything else. Bugger, will dig the jiffy bag out of the bin!

thanks steve. I thought the trim pots are for the threshold of the multiband compressin mode - this is what the manual says in any case. It happens in all 3 modes, and regardless of the compression I dial in....

thanks dood. Nick has been great actually - we had a bit of a delay on delivery to them also, and all has been good so I am sure we will sort it. Like I say, I think it just cannot be right - hope not, as I will have to find another compressor and I like this one (barring the "issue") Cheers C

Hi Just got my spanking new multicomp (EBS) pedal from the Bass Centre. However, I think I might unfortunately have a faulty one. Basically, on loud notes and finger pops I get a buzzing as if the input is overloading or something. I have set it to "active" mode, but even in this mode when I "dig in" or slap I get this buzzing distortion on the peaks. I am using a Stinrgray 5 and an GandL 2500. Admittedly these are fairly high output basses, but this has never been a problem with either bass with any other effects unit/amp/desk/rack unit etc. FYI, this is with basses on full volume and EQ set "flat". It happens in all 3 compression modes, irrespective of the knob setting, so I am pretty sure it cannot be right? I wonder anyone could suggest where I might be going wrong (I dont think I am, to be honest)? I am using it in line with the bass direct into the multicomp. Mains and battery - same on both If they all do this, then the unit is clearly "not for me", but I suspect that if they all do this then they would not sell many and it would not achieve the reviews it does, as it is basically unusable. So, anyone who uses one got any input for me. I have emailed Nick at the BC to get it sorted, so it is not a problem as it is new and under warranty, but I thought I would ask on here too. Cheers Chris

coolio I was talking to Mr G last week, and he was indicating to me that in comparison wiht the fodera/sadowsky etc basses, his are very affordable for what is basically a top top notch instrument. I would love one, and will be saving little by little. C

Hello Some time ago I started a thread on this, but cannot find it - might have been on Bassworld..... Anyway, the time has come to get this sorted out. I have got a Yamaha BBN4 iii 4 string bass. I have taken it apart totally, and now it awaits re building with better innards etc. It is/was a very nice playing bass, great neck, good action etc. The Body wood feels really nice and dense/solid too. So, I think it needs better electronics and pickups. I am not averse to a bit of routing etc to accommodate different pups and electronics. The only thing I have found in my brief research so far is that the stock pups are alot wider than for example similar looking emgs, and thus I would have to fill in the excess hole, which is not a great solution. I had also thought about making it into a stingray/sterling style thing, with one fat humbucker, and a scratchplate to cover the mess below! I know that this is not going to be a high end build like some in this section, and as such a moderator might move it elsewhere. However, I thought thread would serve 2 purposes: 1. Give me ideas / tips / help 2. It might be good for others to learn as I do. Here is a picture as it is now: So, bring on the suggestions and advice Cheers Chris

I have sent 4 or 5 to folk who are waiting to hear back from me....so, that is why you have not heard from me those concerned!

lol well, nothing received, so I am guessing something has gone pear shaped

Not sure where to post this, but I have sent several pm messages today, and they have not appeared in my sent folder, so was wondering if there is a problem? I have pm'd ped, but if it is not working this will not help (I dont think I am being a muppet, as I have never had a prob before....) Cheers all Chris

Hi all Thought I would make some observations in this forum... Basically, I have been revisiting my technique a bit over the last couple of weeks. I have been examining how cleanly I play, in terms of damping, even-ness of tone and volume, clarity etc, and have been a bit disappointed with myself. I have been using headphones, which obviously makes everything really noticeable, but have found that I get quite a bit of noise from my right hand thumb jumping from string to string (or indeed moving as in the "floating thumb technique" discussed elsewhere). And "live" in particular, bearing in mind my backing vocals and a bit of stage movement, I am curious how clean and controlled folk are or think they need to be? However, basses are quite physical to play (ie they are big) with big low sounds, so I am wondering how clean/accurate/precise everyone else is? I would consider myself a pretty competent player, able to cover most styles in semi pro, well paid function band settings, having played bass, guitar and drums for 20 years or so. I am a very clean guitar player, so maybe I am just being a bit over critical - at the end of the day headphones show it up, none of this comes over in the band mix, so is by no means a major concern. Just wondering, in the spirit of self improvement etc. I play 5 stings, whihc are a bit more of a handful, although I am comfortable wiht them. Anyone got any thoughts? Chris

he was off ill before xmas, but the guy covering sorted me a combo out very efficiently. To be honest, he is my "go to" guy for stuff, so hope ll is OK...

oops - forgot this thread. I am a bit happier now - I had a nightmare few gigs which I will put down to experience. I am looking at a 4*10 option to go with my 2*10. I have decided that I agree with my own previous opinion that low onstage vol is better. But I think that 4 or 6 drivers will spread the sound more, so that even at low/mid vol, the movement of air will be fuller and more audible. I think I was wrong to state that the LMii is not loud enough.

I have the mini 12" combo - the smallest one. It is great with my Std 2*10 or my traveler 2*10. Indeed you have pm'd me about the trav I think? See my for sale thread...lol Seriously, the std 102 hf is brill...in fact I think I will favour selling my trav cab, which would do the job well also.

Hi Things are a bit slow with my main band at the moment, so I find myself offering my services for (paid) dep work, project work etc. I have 20 years experience in gigging bands, and have played countless (probably thousands) of functions, wedding, clubs, parties etc. Very experienced with the function band scene and repertoire, having co-run such a band for many years in the past, and can cover most commonly required styles. Very reliable, pro approach, own transport, great gear. Can learn full sets very quickly, and provide BV if required. Based Nottingham, but will travel. So, feel free to email me on chris.pidgeon AT ntlworld.com, pm me, or 07966 849153. Thanks for looking Chris

Met Alan today, top chap, gave me a lift to the bank, great transaction.