JPJ
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In my experience it depends on the EUB and the scale length. From recollection my Stagg used full sized strings as did my KK Baby Bass. My NS NXT uses custom NS strings but can take regular length strings by wrapping them around the back of the bass. Shorter scale EUBs such as the Dean Pace and Ibanez UB804/805 use regular electric bass strings.
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To close the ambient mics when we are playing to minimise the FOH spill into our in-ears -
Here we have my DBX DriveRack PX professional loudspeaker management processor with matching DBX reference microphone for sale. I am the second owner, and this has lived in a flightcase all its life alongside my mixing console. Condition is used, although the reference mic was new this year (2025) has never been used in anger. A great tool for those of us who mix live sound from stage side whilst playing. I’m only selling as I have now upgraded my bass bins to a matching pair to my tops so will be using the internal crossovers to cut down on the weight of gear I shlep to gigs. Because I am inherently lazy, I asked ChatGPT to describe the functionality and this is what it came up with, which sounds accurate to me based on my experience. “The DBX DriveRack PX is a professional loudspeaker management system that optimises live sound systems. It combines automatic room tuning, crossover control, EQ, dynamics, and feedback suppression in one rack-mount unit. Using the included DBXRTA-M measurement microphone, you can run auto-EQ and real-time analysis to tailor your speakers and subs for smooth, balanced frequency response in any venue. Other key features include configurable crossovers, delay alignment, compression/limiting, and feedback elimination, making it ideal for PA systems, bands, DJs, and event sound setups.” I’m looking for £300 for the DriveRack and reference mic, or £250 for the DriveRack and £50 for the microphone. Collection from Killingworth Newcastle upon Tyne, or delivery at the buyers cost and risk. Any questions, please ask! -
The latest update from Gary at Upton Bass. I’m liking what I’m hearing from the additional sound holes 🤔 Here
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We’ve gone with a couple of ambient mics, with a gate side chained off my bass channel, as I am probably the only band member playing every note on every song. Only tried it once and it works well. I do need to raise the gain on the ambients a little but these coupled with the general pick up from the vocal mics works for us.
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I used to use a china white pencil but eventually realised I needed the dots so I installed proper white plastic mini-dots.
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I think the purists will say no, but I have them on mine as I’m a Newby to the big bass and I generally double between the DB and the fretless bass.
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So these arrived in the post this morning. ACS Engage Classic custom moulded IEMs. Tried them for fit and they’re perfect. Will try them with my bass later today, but no chance to try them in anger until the new year.
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Next update from Gary at Upton Bass here
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FaitalPRO 12PR320 12" X 2
JPJ replied to JPJ's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
@GBH I can confirm they are indeed 8 ohm each -
That’s some proper ‘steam punk’ vintage engineering right there - I love it, and I’ll bet that thing would even cure Thunderbird neck dive!
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Following with interest. I’m ready to drill if Gary @ Upton Bass concludes it’s a worthwhile upgrade to improve hearing your bass in a live situation.
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FaitalPRO 12PR320 12" X 2
JPJ replied to JPJ's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
From memory, they are 8 ohms, but let me check tomorrow when I get home. -
I once had the pleasure of walking into a rehearsal room to find the provided bass cab was the old Carlsbro ProBass 4x12 with the centre port. Plugged my SM900 into it and it sounded simply awesome. Wouldn’t like to schlep that cab to gigs though 😬
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I can’t help thinking that ‘roasted’ has only come about as a result of CITES restrictions on the sale of rosewood and other dark fingerboard materials such as ebony. I don’t remember seeing a roasted neck before CITES became a thing? Personally, for some unfathomable reason, I cannot get away with maple fingerboards on basses I play live. I had a beautiful sunburst Stingray 5 that had to go as I could not adjust to the maple board.
