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[quote name='JD1' post='1247980' date='May 28 2011, 11:15 AM']So instead of being asked to turn up to a session, I've been asked to record some stuff at home on my PC. May as well have been asked to knock up a Large Hadron Collider in the shed. Got a desk with a USB out - what else do I need? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Any threads for numpties on here? Any help appreciated! Cheers John[/quote] Hi John, I'm currently using a Line 6 device (such as [url="http://bx.line6.com/podstudiogx/)"]http://bx.line6.com/podstudiogx/)[/url], mine being a POD UX2 : [url="http://bx.line6.com/podstudioux2/"]http://bx.line6.com/podstudioux2/[/url] No rocket science to setup and use, and (at least for UX2), some recording softwares is supplied with the device. Theses softwares being more than enough for what you describe. You will find other devices doing the job as well, but I don;t know them Enjoy, Chris

Flat! I equipped both my "real" basses lately.. no coming back.

My strings just arrived. Will be mounted Friday. But already the touch and feel is great. I'm sure i'll love them

My 2p here, can't you simply plug a power supply into the 9V clip (out of google in 2 sec [url="http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&biw=1440&bih=678&tbm=shop&q=9vdc+power+supply+clip&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&fp=7c30e117d880512d)"]http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=...30e117d880512d)[/url]. The cable should be thin enough to allow the battery to be kept close will surely make your bass look weird:), but well, you'll save a hell lot of money. Chris

[quote name='markstuk' post='1194021' date='Apr 9 2011, 08:46 PM']+1... A UPS completely protects you from issues with the power supply... Not cheap though... Mark[/quote] Not cheap indeed when it comes to pricetag, it might become cheaper that replacing the complete rig though. It all comes to insurance.

my 2 eurocents Why not looking to UPS systems ? (www.apc.com among others). They have surge protection & filtering builti-in. No matter what, you have a clean source of power.

Actually, I live in the Netherlands since 10years now, I guess I became half-French since this time. Good to see that Frogs & Rosbeefs can be friends at some point

And Labella 760FL on their way to me. I picked these on up instead of the Thomastick cuase I beleive the Labella are closer to the sound I'm looking for. thanks for your help, I learned a lot about tension, gauge & strings:) I'll try to post some feedback when my bass is strung, adjusted and tested.

Hi, I found the LaBella strings that I want to test on www.stringbusters.com for a bloody good price (with shipping costs out of UK, it still is cheaper that the same set ordered here from the Netherlands) I've read good experiences from UK customers, however, nothing from "continental" buyers. Has anyone ordered to www.stringbusters.com from the Continent ? Was it a good experience ? Edit: I really should follow a keyboard for dummies cursus I've corrected a whole bunch of typos. Thanks, Chris

Hi Guys, I think I'll go from the Labella FS760L or FS760S. I've bben reading a lot, and these seem to match the sound I'm looking for (something between the Double-bass and the true Soul and R&B bass sound (by True Soul / R&B, i mean the 50-60-70's one, before Autotune if you wish ) these are a little expensive (twice the price of my current strings ), but well, i must try to know. thanks for your help, and I'll keep you posted when I've tried the strings!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1189646' date='Apr 5 2011, 09:41 PM']It's not the gauge that matters in relation to needing to adjust the trussrod. It's the tension you need to think about and two strings of the same gauge won't necessarily be the same tension because tension will depend upon the materials from which they are made and the way in which they are constructed. Thomastik Jazz Flats are 43-56-70-100 and rather low tension. La Bella 760FS are 45-65-85-105 and rather higher tension, although I think most La Bella users here opt for the 760FL set which are very slightly lower tension and are 43-60-82-104 The difference is not merely because of the difference in gauges.[/quote] good to know.. seems that loads of people mention the gauge has tension criteria. de B4 comes from factory with D'addario EXL165 (or XLB032 & XLB130), what would be my best choice in your opinion ? Thanks!

[quote name='Clarky' post='1189520' date='Apr 5 2011, 08:34 PM']If you have a truss rod tool and you are getting similar gauge strings (they really do not have to be identical) you could follow some of the advice on BassChat and adjust the neck yourself. This isn't a scary thing to do! I don't know Cort basses but its probably very simple, like turning the truss rod screw a fraction of a turn (clockwise to tighten the neck if the strings are too far from the board, anti-clockwise to loosen the neck if the strings are rattling on the board)[/quote] Well.. I'm too much of a two left-handed to take the risk myself:) I'll go for a reasonnably clause (is 100 instead of 105 reasonnable btw ?)gauge and let a pro adjust the neck for me I had to let it checked anyway (18months since the last check ) Thanks!

[quote name='Clarky' post='1189472' date='Apr 5 2011, 07:55 PM']Thomastik Infeld J344 Jazz flats ('TI Flats') are very popular on this forum but lighter gauge than I think yuo would like. In which case you could try La Bella Deep Talkin Flatwounds or D'Addario Chromes, each of which come in several gauges including gauges very close to your current strings. All are good choices in my opinion. A cheaper option would be Rotosound Flats, which some like but I am not so keen on as I find them quite stiff.[/quote] Bad enough, the only set compatible set the current gauge (45-65-85-105) is the Rotosound (Rotosound RS 77LD Jazz Bass Flatwound monel) If I'm going to change the gauge, where shoud I be careful ? I understood that the neck must be checked, but can I bring the bass, let them ajdust the neck and done ? Thanks!

Hi, My Cort B4 is due for a strings change, and I'd like to move to flatwound strings..BUT, I'm unable to make a choice, not even to see the light I'd take any advices / ideas to give a try the B4 has 45-105 gauge, I'd like to keep the same, thanks! Chris

Hi there, Hello from a French ever-to-be bassist (yep.. even for French, I didn't surrender yet ) I play on Cort B4 or Squier JB VM, amp is a Nemesis N20. Hope to get some good advice here. Cheers, Chris

Hi there, Hello from a French ever-to-be bassist (yep.. even for French, I didn't surrender yet ) I play on Cort B4 or Squier JB VM, amp is a Nemesis N20. Hope to get some good advice here. Cheers, Chris