dand666

These guys should be included: https://www.eternal-guitars.com/

Based in Chichester. Had a re-fret and service done and seems great!

Dammit. Just seen this 😞

21 hours ago, EBS_freak said:

And here's the second bit... couldn't resist a little extra earplug upgrade whilst at it... These are 64's earplugs, including the apex modules. I've never got on with traditional filter ear plugs... so am looking forward to hearing how these perform.

What are the filters in those? I have some ACS pro 17’s and I have a love/hate relationship with them. 

On 08/06/2018 at 14:29, blyn said:

Sadowsky + Aguilar DB751/SL410 

Best I ever had.

That’s expensive. I’ve been running just a SL112 for years and it’s fine. As long as the venue/sound man has good monitoring!

I've played on a few massive stages, walkways and all, and SmoothHound was managing okay. Even with the massive Shure Antenna things all up around the room and a lot of wireless lapel mics e.t.c

The only problem I had then was the distance. But looking back to it, the unit was down on the ground under an electric kit. (no amp gig, all IEMS). And It would only drop at the end of a long walkway. So my own fault really.

So for the price SmoothHound is great, it works well and its dead simple to set-up!

Here are some pics. Let me know if you need any more! As you can see, I added my own velcro as the sticky pads just couldn't cut it. 

13 minutes ago, molan said:

Sorry but, as mentioned, I’ve used many wireless systems and have never had to ‘glue’ it to my bass in order for it to work at its best.

It still sounds very amateurish to me. 

As a user you will obviously have a lot more product knowledge than me - do you know the answers to my other questions?

If it fails mid gig does the kit stop working and/or are you left with something flapping around that requires gaffa tape?  It will be left flapping, but it won't come out of the Input jack

What if the bass you’re using is a pre-CBS Fender with an ultra-thin nitro finish - would the sticky pad damage the finish and leave an unsightly mark? It won't leave a mark, at least nothing a cloth and some polish cant sort out.

What happens if you have more than one bass? Do you have to buy sticky pads and Velcro for each one? Yes. But Chris from SmoothHound will usually send them to you for free if you need them

Hope that helps. Like I said, I have had some small problems with it so far, but for the most part, it's been great. Will try and upload them pics later to give you some more understanding of it all :-)

1 hour ago, Muppet said:

Do you mean the bit you plug in to the guitar? That's the transmitter, not the receiver.....

Yes. My bad...

And WoodinBlack is right. The best situation would be to clip it onto the strap or a belt with a cable. But I bought a wireless system to get rid of cables. Sick of cables, cables, cables. So that option was a no no.

I'll try and upload some pics later. I need to test it out again as it was cutting out the other week. I think this was down too the transmitter door kept falling off and maybe the batteries were getting loose. Not sure.

Will report back.

The problem I'm having at the moment is the receiver. The clip at the back is so flimsy, however, I've used my own velcro on the receiver and some velcro on the bottom of my bass.

Another big gig this weekend with a big band so will report back via the interference with other wireless gear!

I have got some Shure 535's and would love to get them reshelled into moulds, any other company that would do this?

*edit* I suppose this would work?     http://www.custom-inearmonitors.co.uk/iems/custom-fit-earphone-sleeves.php

Killer of an amp!!

Cleetus, is that you?

Last time I put my guitar in the hold it was from London to Vancouver. 

It somehow got lost and ended up in Vegas. I was scheduled to cruise out to Hawaii a couple of days later so had to get it flown out there, luckily someone on board had a bass to lend me! Pain in the derrière.

I used to do cruise ships and your agent or cruise line will pay for it dude. Just ring the HR up, you'll get it back, sometimes when your on the next ship even.

Just seen your on the ship now, just go see pursers or ring your agent it'll get sorted.

Mono have just released a Uke case, that may work? 

On 2/9/2018 at 14:39, Oopsdabassist said:

Pm'd Chris earlier this week as a heavy footed drummer had managed to kick both my aerials and they were only attached by the wire, turns out Smoothound isn't far from me, so this morning I got my receiver repaired, some tweaks to my transmitter, a decent cup of coffee, and a very nice chat to boot.  It turns out mine is one of the early ones...I feel quite proud of that,  and I'm still happy to sing the praises of these guys, great quality gear and top notch customer service too!

 

 

That's great.

I'm still using mine, been great so far although. Playing at Pinewood Studios this weekend so hoping to utilise the whole room, so we'll see if it can cope. 

1 hour ago, EBS_freak said:

Update - @dand666 - going what happened with the A12 -> A12t where the A12t replaced the A12 in it's entirety, I am guessing that the new releases that were announced at NAMM will do the same.

The new models haven't gone live on the 64 audio site and apparently no details have been shared to the wider community - but I suspect they will appear imminently. With regards to pricing, again, this is speculation but given that the A12 was replaced by the A12t and there was no price change to reflect that change, it would be fair to assume that the same will hold true for the new models.

If you want the latest and greatest and want a 64 Audio ear piece, it may be worthwhile holding back til their release.

Thanks for the info dude. Will do.

EBS,

After much discussing, I may just go down the Custom IEM route via there website as I can pay via PayPal credit, saves me spending £700-£1000 in one go!

Would you go for the UE 11's or the 64 Audios? The 64's are expensiveeeee

On 1/5/2018 at 19:24, ambient said:

But what happens when you get to check in and they say no?

In an earlier post you said that with a mono gig bag you’d be fine. See my post above where the instrument was wrecked in a case, albeit not what I’d call a flight case. 

In my opinion, if you’re going to fly then either buy a seat, or check it in and use a proper case. Or do what I do and go by train 😊

Never had that problem and I've flown all over the globe.

Working with agents, and doing cruise work, they will not pay for an extra seat.

Just buy a 'proper' case, I'm merely stating my experiences :-) And you're right the one in that picture is not a decent case. 

Anyone know any Aguilar repair guys about?

On 12/28/2017 at 20:20, jposega said:

No flight case on earth will protect your bass if the case doesn’t get latched properly when it gets searched. Most damage occurs when TSA doesn’t secure latches and locks properly, and then the case comes open during loading/ unloading.

What's the answer to that then? Surely just to take it on the plane with you.

1 minute ago, Dan Dare said:

It's one thing to learn 40 or so relatively straightforward songs and quite another to have 500 - with complex arrangements - ready for instant recall.

This.

As a full-time dep, like someone said on here, I just ask what the dress code is. Turn up, get the set on the night and read. So having a micstand/ipad holder for me is essential. 

On 26/12/2017 at 14:02, ambient said:

You can have the best and most expensive case in the world. If it's opened and the instrument is damaged then, that's the problem. Patitucci's bass was damaged after it's case was opened, possibly by security people. Steve Lawson's one Modulus bass was irreparably damaged about 6 or 7 years ago, again possibly after the case was opened by security people, his case was undamaged.

I've got a Mono bag, personally I wouldn't want someone's heavy suitcase being stuck on top of it in a luggage hold. It's a great gig bag, and extremely well padded, but it's not robust enough in my opinion to protect an instrument during transit in a luggage hold of an aircraft.

A far better idea is to phone the airline beforehand and ask. 

Agreed, but the airline will always tell you that you cannot fly with it. They will always recommend putting it in the hold.

If people are so worried about it, just place it in the hold, buy a decent flight case and you'll be fine, mine once got lost in Vegas, and I had to have it shipped out to Hawaii when I was on a cruise, and a strong flight case will protect it. I, however, will continue to take it onboard with me like I have for the past 6/7 years. 

Each to their own :-)

On 24/12/2017 at 21:07, Lozz196 said:

Easyjet now display this. I suppose it is possible to get guitars/basses on depending on staff willingness, but too much of a risk in a gig-bag.

I fly with easyJet all the time and gig overseas regularly and haven’t had any problems getting my bass on. 

Just be first in that queue. If they moan (which they won’t)they’ll put it in the hold. If you’ve got a mono case you’ll have no problem either way.