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For a [i]professional [/i]gigging and recording bass player I think it is. Unless you want to go down the profiling amp route...

I think it's very doable to gig and even record with a good quality DI and/or preamp and no amp but then it starts to boil down to personal preference. I like feeling the weight of my notes behind me and don't have to worry about my monitor mixes as much as I would if I was just using a DI.

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1474529776' post='3138540']
Just a word of caution. The Guma drive is NOT a good kit for a beginner. There are a few surface mount components involved - I wouldn't attempt that at home and I'm an electronic engineer with years of experience dealing with SMT! I have all the right tools at work so I'll be doing that portion there.

Personally I'm not a huge fan of the darkglass sound, but I'm going to build both the Guma and Antique anyway (still waiting for payday Si! Not long left now...) as I could see me using them on occasion, just not enough to warrant owning either of the real thing![/quote]

Interesting, what is stopping you from attempting the SMD soldering at home? I'm a huge Darkglass fan so I'm very attracted to this kit because I'd actually use the pedal a lot. Do you really think it's no wise to have a bash?

[quote name='Langusta' timestamp='1474472832' post='3138270']
Where are you?
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I'm Brighton based

Totally new to this thread and building pedals! (Why isn't there a different section for this!?)

So I've ordered myself a Klone clone kit for a bit of fun when I haven't got much going on just to test the waters but I'm now eyeing up the Guma Drive kit. where do you guys find these kits online? I've had a look round fuzz dog.

Also do you guys have any recommendation for solder and flux when working on PCBs?

Looking to trade my Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 and my DB112 (with tweeter) in the stunning white hot livery.

Neither of the these bits of kit need any introductions and I'm sure you know about them. Both in brilliant condition. The cab has a couple of marks for gigs and the head is in full working order. The pair just aren't getting the love they deserve at the moment. I believe the cab is 8ohms.

[color=#ff0000][b]SOLD[/b][/color]


[b]Trades;[/b]
I'm after: Valve heads, passive 4 stringers, stingrays, Darkglass B7K ultra, TWA Great divid, any interesting pedals

What have you got? I reckon the trade value is around £800.


I will [u][b]not[/b][/u] ship this outside of the UK. Sorry folks!

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[quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1473854664' post='3133569']
A better relic job than the majority of Limelights ive seen!
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Seriously!?

I can't believe this is up for a eye watering £700!?

Kickass gets my vote!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1473417609' post='3129993']
Be positive - that means less neck dive, surely..?
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I'm positive. My precision never had any neck dive to start with

All fitted. I must say I was a bit apprehensive about the bridge at first.

So far so good. I've now got a super low action with minimal buzz. The darker tone comments make a bit more sense now. It does appear to smooth everything over. My precision has a nice rich creamy tone now but still retains that classic full open P snarl. I'm tempted to get a couple more to fit to my other basses now! It does add a fair bit of weight in my opinion though.

From what you guys are saying I might be investing the in stainless saddles... If I can find them in the UK?

I got the bridge yesterday so I'm hoping to get it fitted tonight. Initial thoughts are that it does feel a tiny bit cheap (when comparing the price you pay for them) The packaging surprised me. Just a flimsy card box - unlike their Xtenders smart presentation. I might do a in depth review once it's up and running, I was struggling to find much online when searching

[quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1473019251' post='3126168']
Yes!

I was wondering wether I was going to give some sort of update.

With the bridge installed I noticed some improved sustain, but there was nothing wrong sustain-wise with the old bridge, so it didn't really stand out to me. The sound was drastically different, though, from - I don't know - something familiar and stodgy like steak and potatoes to something more syrupy like coffee liqueur, if that makes any sense.

However, with the new bridge, I was able to lower the action quite dramatically, which brought back the highs - so much so that I'm now considering lowering the pickups.
Strings feel a bit tauter too. Maybe that's my imagination or maybe those things are related.

All in all it's a brilliant bridge, as far as I'm concerned. It's simple, adjustable and it sounds great. I dig it!

Just remembered: I lent my bass to the bassist of one of my bands (in which I play guitar). The drummer noted the clarity and transparency of my bass. Unsolicited, mind.
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I'm with you, sounds like a good upgrade.

Certainly a upgrade based on the improved adjustability and reliability more than a sonic part for my self. I'll post my thoughts once mine lands in the post box.

[quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1472684726' post='3123367']
Got mine in the mail today. Took me all of 15 minutes to pop it on and set it up. There's something quite groovy about it, but it sounds a lot (a lot!) darker than the vintage style bridge that used to be on there. Plays lovely though, maybe I'll get some of those brighter sounding inserts some day...
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Interesting to hear about it sounding darker? Slightly worried by this... Any improvements on tone minus the darker sound?

Mine should be arriving tomorrow (fingers crossed)

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This is how my rig looks at the moment.. Going to have a proper read through all your comments tonight!

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1471865354' post='3116439']
Cheers. I think ill be doing the same. Im going for a nice black one for my Sandblasted P bass :-)
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No worries, let me know if you want the link to the one I got.

I can't wait to replace my standard fender bridge...

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1471858008' post='3116336']
Damn, Monday morning GAS!!!

Dan, if you find a place closer to us cna you please let me know. I dont mind ordering from the USA but id rather not.
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I caved in and went for a eBay jobby - £65ish all in all (including import tax etc)

Want want want

[quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1471808280' post='3116066']
What looper are you using?
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American loopers 8ch programmable one!

[quote name='Danuman' timestamp='1471795406' post='3115926']
This is just what I've been looking for. Anybody know where I can get my hands on one? I'm in the Netherlands...
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I'm also looking for something a bit more local than the US!

I'm really tempted to start running all my synth effects (like my Micro Synth) in parallel when I play live.

At the moment I'm using a Boss line selector to split my signal at the start of my board and send my meatbox signal to a DI to the front of house whilst the rest of my board runs through me amp etc. So I can run my board without have the DOD effect my "clean" signal and mother effects.

What I really want to do is be able to also send my micro synth out to the same DI my meatbox is going through. Now this is where I am left a bit puzzled. I'm using a programmable looper to control my pedal board and the meatbox/LS2 is in front of the looper. I can't think of a way to control my micro synth via the looper but send the signal to this second DI. I want to keep the toe tapping to a minimum as I'm already doing a lot.

Any ideas? Maybe I should draw a diagram...

I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these bridges

Pretty sure the GigRig G2 does this?

I've had some really positive comments on my flea bass. Once I cranked the truss rod a little and touched up the intonation it sounds amazing. Feels good in the hands, holds tuning really well, nice and light. Personally I'm not sure the neck is a 'C' but there we go. I've thrown it around on a couple of festivals and I am impressed.