Linus27

2 hours ago, Bassmidget209 said:

I have the same power supply and I have the zoom ms60b. There is a good chance that's your problem. Was with me anyways. The zooms are apparently very picky with their power source. You can get a wee power conditioner from Palmer that fits under your board. Run that between the power supply and the zoom and that could solve (some) of your problems. 

 

I have had zero issues with hum since I did that. The conditioner was just over 20 quid from memory 

That's quite interesting as I only use the Zoom MS60b for the Opto Compressor but this week I purchased an Ampeg Opto Compressor to replace it which actually arrived this morning. So I will be replacing the MS60b from now on so it will be interesting to see if the hum stays away or not.

4 hours ago, BigRedX said:

I see you have a thin lead going to the PSU distribution.

 

What is on the other end of that? A "wall-wart"? A transformer block with a mains lead? Captive or on an IEC socket? Might be worth taking a photo of this including the UK adaptor so we can advise further.

 

@BigRedX This is the cable. It's the main lead with Euro plug that came with the power supply and uk adaptor that also comes with the power supply. When you purchase this power supply they always supply the UK adaptor as well.

Absolutely brilliant gig last night which was one of our regular acoustic residences that we host every other month where we introduce one or two acoustic solo or duo acts and then we as a band get up and play for just over an hour. Super busy with a very engaged and attentive audience who really clapped and showed their appreciation after each of our songs. It was a night of original music including 4 new songs and we ended up doing two encores.

The highlight for me was the compliments I got after the gig. One lady came up to me and said, "apologies for interrupting (I was talking to my daughter) but I absolutely love your fretless bass playing, it reminds me of Del Palmer and the fretless playing on Kate Bush's first album". This absolutely blew me away as I'm a huge John Giblin fan, probably my favourite bassist along with Pino and Jamerson 😁 However, about 10 minutes later, another couple came up to me and thanked me for making her night so special. She said she couldn't believe the quality of music being played in a pub in Farnborough but to then hear fretless bass, her favourite instrument just blew her away and she couldn't keep her eyes off my playing. She turned out to be a vocal coach who also tours in a lot of different tribute acts but I was breaking her as that afternoon she had been to a funeral for a friend who happened to be a fretless bassist so it was joyous but a tough evening for her 😥 Then another guy came up to me who happened to be a Canadian drummer and said he was mesmerised by my playing and loved all the high melodic stuff I was playing but also all the lower stuff. He said I was watching you play and I knew there's no frets so at some point I was expecting you get it wrong and play out of tune but you never did, not once 😎

When you get compliments like that, it just makes what you do worthwhile. I'm a little bit on cloud 9 today 😂

Thanks everyone, will try all the suggestions. Just to confirm, with bass plugged direct into the amp, there was no hum. Back through the pedalboard and hum returned. I also got time to disconnect the Mooer Reverb and Bass Sweeper but the hum was still there so I'll try the others next time.

I seem to be getting an earthing hum from my pedalboard. I’m using a new Harley Benton ISO power supply which included the Euro plug and Uk adaptor. I’m using the power cables that came with it and patch leads that I bought separately.

The thing is, it doesn’t always do it, only at certain venues and when I touch my strings it stops. I’ve also tried different basses and no difference.

is there anything I can do to eliminate this? Anything I can plug in that will cancel the hum or is it a case of buying a better power supply.

I adore my Gnome IPro 280, it is small, compact, punchy and sounds incredible. It easily matches the volume of my Little Mark IV but just lacks a little bit of EQ options and transparency in the tone. If it had a little more tonal options like the 600w big brother then it would be perfect. Saying that, I have never not been able to get an amazing tone out of it and do use it live a lot of the time rather than using my Little Mark IV. Incredible amp.

It also still seems to have the old retro looking 8 bit display screen which is kind of nice for a retro feel but a more modern LED screen I think would of been nice. Probably put the price up somewhat though.

Ooooh exciting  I love my MS-60B and depending on what is different, I might get this new one. Shame about the colour of the new one, it looks a bit cheap compared to the burgundy of the current one. 

Here are my current fretless basses.

PM coming

Looking amazing already, love the contrast between the body wood and the neck wood.

This thread has been brilliant. I've discovered that all the strings I've liked, played and come back to over the years have been Hexcore and the the ones that have been less favourable have been Roundcore. Up until now, I didn't even know the difference. As a fretless player, I've never tried Nickel strings but after a few comments on here, I gave a set of Rotosound 66 Nickel Hybrid SM66N a go on my fretless Jazz (needed strings anyway and they were in stock for £19) and oh my, the tone is to die for and they are amazing to play. So my next move is to purchase a set of Newtone Nickel Hexcore rounds. I'm expecting really good things after the comments on here.

21 hours ago, itu said:

@Linus27 : if you can try it by just rewiring the comp, test it. Trust your ears, there are no right or wrong choices here.

 

So many neat boards, should I rebuild few of mine again...?

Thanks @itu, I had a play around and I swapped the Spark Booster and Compressor (Zoom MS-60B) around and it sounds so much better. So my board for fretless now looks like this.

TC Electronic tuner > Boss OC5 Octave > EHX Bass Clone Chorus > Mooer Bass Sweeper > TC Electronic Spark Booster > Mooer A7 Reverb (Always On) > Zoom MS60B Opto Compressor (Always On)

Just now, JPJ said:

TC Electronics BG250 series combos, but my personal favourite is the 208 variant with 2x8” speakers. You often see them pop up on here around the £150 mark.

I use the 208 as posted above and bought mine new from Andertons for £199. So even new they are not mega expensive. Great choice though.

Warwick Gnome IPro 280 and a TC Electronic 208. Light and portable and can be used for practice and gigs. It's my small combo option.

Here's my pedalboard used for fretless.

TC Electronic tuner > Boss OC5 Octave > EHX Bass Clone Chorus > Mooer Bass Sweeper > Zoom MS60B Opto Compressor (Always On) > Mooer A7 Reverb (Always On) > TC Electronic Spark Booster

Not sure the compressor is in the best location but I read it's best after Bass Sweeper to stop the spikes. I'm wondering if I should move it last in the chain?

I had a Hartke HA7000 when they first came out and quite simply the best amp head I've ever owned. Bought a second hand one about 5 years again and it confirmed it was absolutely amazing. Wish I'd never sold it but they are big heavy old beasts but truly amazing.

For me it would be these two basses. However, I only play fretless so I have no need for either and they would just sit under the bed collecting dust.

Fender Vintera II 70's Telecaster Bass

Fender Japan 51 Reissue P-Bass

On 24/01/2024 at 17:41, lksmks792 said:

This. I've no need for either a headless or another fretless bass, still find myself looking at these every so often. 

One of these is on my list as well but more of a case of taking on a new challenge as I only play fretless but never owned or play a 5 string before.

20 minutes ago, toneknob said:

King prawn jalfrezi, everyone knows that.

 

I'll have you know it Chicken Rogan Josh.

I think it's easy to find a decent bass for £1200. Take the Fender Vintera II Telecaster bass, it's a smidge over £1k and is an absolutely wonderful bass. For less money, the Squier 40th Anniversary basses are wonderful and can be had for less than £400. Second hand, you then have the choice of the Japanese Fender's for about £850 and US Fenders for under £1200.

My main bass is either a Fender Japan 62 RI Fretless Precision which cost me £850 or an Fender Japan 62 RI Fretless Jazz which cost about £600 back in the mid 80's. I also have a £800 Fender Mexico FSR Precision which is my main recording bass as it sounds the best. I also have a Fretless Stingray that cost me £1700 second hand and despite being great, I prefer my other 3 basses and I get regular compliments at gigs when I play them.

3 hours ago, steviedee said:

I had a white Japanese fretless jazz actually, I wish I hadn't sold it!

Very nice and did it have gold hardware? Do you have any pictures?

15 minutes ago, steviedee said:

So the Jazz has arrived and snuck in the house and hidden away. Had to get rid of a buzz on the G string but otherwise seems really well put together! I've only had a few Fenders over the years so no expert so not going to make any wild claims but if someone had said it was a Fender for twice the price I wouldn't have thought anything of it.

 

I'm a bit of a sucker for white and gold so I love the look but I did see a pic with a white pearloid scrachplate which looked lovely. Have an empty house later this evening so looking forward to having a wee blast!

 

Mmmmm I'm now thinking, white Jazz, gold hardware but ebony fretless neck. I think that might be a bit of a looker

35 minutes ago, diskwave said:

Eh?. Placing the wonderous Mr Giblin to one side for a mo. Karn is equally as good as Pino he just didnt get the commercial exposure Pino got with Paul Youngs hugo massivo hits.  Equally superb workers of the fretless animal.

I'm not putting Karn down, if you look at my original reply, I say he's a fabulous player and I am a fan. My comments are just tongue in cheek towards Frank Black. 

10 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

 

C. Because he had more originality than both Pino and Giblin put together?*

 

*just my personal opinion of course

How dare you say that, I am officially sulking now for 14 minutes 🤣