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I have tapped factory original HB's by Kent Armstrong in my Yammie MSG Deluxe. I actually prefer the funkier sound of the single coil setting to (what sounds like) both coils in series. I'm hoping to find a reasonably priced MSG standard (without the trem) or maybe a higher spec Ibanez Artcore semi hollow and try a few things out to turn it into a hardcore funk machine - i.e. mostly for clean sounds. P-rails are top of the list of mods.

They're damn loud for what they are, too. The ones I've tried have been a bit noisy but potentially good for modding if someone doesn't have the nerve to do it to a blackface. I think the Roland JC-60 is a bit of a sleeper - same as the JC-120 but 60w and without the wet dry set up. It'll still be loud enough for pub gigs but very reasonably priced due to being overshadowed by its big brother.

[quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1398635626' post='2436128'] It's just I'm on the iPhone at the moment, as soon as I can get on a computer I'll get them up [/quote] Technically you have now been on the phone for three days.

JTUK beat me to it. If you're in any doubt then use the jack sockets.

Just so you're aware, Joel McIver is a member of BC and checks up on comments about BGM from time to time.

[quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1397219237' post='2421902'] I've just built an ampmaker PP18 (18 watt WEM/Marshall clode) and its plenty loud enough and very clean. It will (I suspect) get dirty if I turn it up even louder but I haven't had the chance yet. It feels louder than my 30W Silverface Vibrolux Reverb. [/quote] I would be keen to see how many lessons could be applied to the Ibanez TSA5 5 combo - anecdotally I understand its based on a champ circuit but am waiting for the distributors to send me a schem. I figure for 95 Euro, its hard to go wrong.

lol

Bernard Edwards did a gig back at the Budokhan while suffering from...as he put it...the 'Tokyo Flu'. Turned out it was actually pneumonia and he died a day or two later.

There have been at least two previous threads on this subject of string through body.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1398346780' post='2433221'] Graph Tech Ghost - I think you get a bridge, or bridge saddles, plus a box called a Hexpander. [/quote] I have this system installed on my Shuker Headless 6. The hexpander is like a little mixer and filter circuit. [quote name='ratman' timestamp='1398420908' post='2433880'] What about a Sonuus B2M? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bzrzretvuw"]https://www.youtube....h?v=_bzrzretvuw[/url] [/quote] For a box of tricks, the lag time is impressive. Would love to test the lag on a low B though. Shame Lee Sklar didn't explore that more on the other video here: [u][color="#0066cc"][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKJeT5wYoME#t=64"]www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKJeT5wYoME#t=64[/url][/color][/u] It's hard to detect lag on this one when there's such a slow legato on the string patches though. I think I will be giving this some serious consideration in the future too: [u][color="#0066cc"][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDrKJeT5wYoME&v=rKJeT5wYoME"]www.youtube.com/watch?list=RDrKJeT5wYoME&v=rKJeT5wYoME[/url][/color][/u]

[url="http://janartsguitars.com/index.php/methodology/tonewood.html"]http://janartsguitars.com/index.php/methodology/tonewood.html[/url] Not sure if this has been posted already but it's fascinating reading.

[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1395962990' post='2408564'] So… What's on the market apart from the Roland stuff? I've seen the Axon AX100 but they seem to be pretty rare. Is anything else currently in production? [/quote] The GK system works well with the Vbass set up. However you'll be limiting yourself to the usual issues of lag on low notes. You could go with the new Steve Chick designed, [url="http://www.industrialradio.com.au/"]Industrial Radio[/url] system but you will be paying well over £2k for the bass and convertor unit. Still, its one the only string based system available which is lag free. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGOICWocxVE#t=21"]http://www.youtube.c...GOICWocxVE#t=21[/url] He licensed the technology to Valley Arts, then Wal (MIDIbass) and finally Peavey (MidiBass/Cyberbass). Don't buy one of these basses without the convertor unit or you'll be wasting your time. An ex Pino Wal MIDI was for sale this time last year in the Bass Gallery - really nice sounding and looking bass, but not cheap. They had a Peavey Cyberbass in a number of years ago too but without the convertor unit.

[quote name='funkle' timestamp='1392661166' post='2371269'] [quote name='owen' timestamp='1392647245' post='2371012'] Tiltback/monitor form factor as well? If this sounds like a shopping list, it is because it is a shopping list. [/quote] +1 to this feature request! [/quote] Plus two(s)

It's a good way to spend a wet Sunday afternoon. Although when you don't know exactly what it is you are looking for, experimenting with effect order and routing via scrolling menus can be a faff. This is where the user interface of software based systems like Native Instruments Guitar Rig really comes into their own.

I played the TSA 15 (separate head and cab) at the Surrey Bass Bash and was impressed. So I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on it's younger brother as Thomann are asking 95 Euro for them each. I am also thinking about getting it modified so there's more power sag available, probably through a resistor based mod rather than a full tube rectifier. Does anyone know what the amp circuitry is based on? I've seen some reference to Fender Champs on other forums but I don't think that was a technical opinion based on a view of the circuitry.

I looked at their review of the Trace dual comp with a little bemusement - it has been the best sounding compressor to my ears and yet it got a luke warm response on the review site. Prior to that I've tended to stay faithful to the natural fenderish compression that comes out of valves - ie more compression on the highs, less on the mids and lows. Maybe I'm looking for something different to the reviewer on that site but I'm curious about the Markbass unit now.

I've moved away from racks in an effort to embrace the one trip load in. As you'll see from my signature, I have two bass related racks - one main rack for gigs with effects/pre + 4 band para eq + power amp and the other for pitch to MIDI stuff. I've not yet used the MIDI rack live but even taking one 4u rack is a hassle. All of the kit in the main rack could be replaced by a Zoom B3 (incoming) into a Shuttle 6, both of which would fit into the pocket of my gig bag with cables, leaving just the speaker and gig bag to carry. The great thing about the Zoom is that it replicates other stuff like the Trace dual compressor that I might be tempted to add at a later date. The only short coming of the Zoom is that three slots are only just enough for the effects I'd have on all the time plus one other effect (dual comp/DI5/mod effect). One alternative to the Zoom would be to use software based effects and take a laptop to a gig.

I've played the P-38 and came so close to buying it but plumped for a custom strat instead because it sounded a bit warmer and funkier...and it was cheaper . The P38 was a great feeling guitar. I did read in my research that they had some issues at one point with the phenolic fingerboards delaminating. That didn't put me off at the time but it did make me careful about which questions to ask.

[quote name='OzzyGreg' timestamp='1371681267' post='2117045'] I had it set up so that anyone could upload/download. The unfortunate side-effect is that anyone could remove files too! [/quote] Using a file sharing site like mega.co.nz may be a better alternative.

http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/toppicks.shtml Looks pretty comprehensive and has some handy technical comments too.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1397847833' post='2427994'] Or have better QC. [/quote] Are you suggesting there are QC issues with Blackstar on the basis of a single issue, Wayne? Are you aware that companies can sue for defamation?

Thats great news...other manufacturers should take note!

I'm so screwed up by playing right handed for 30 years that both hands are useless for playing melodies. Well, that's my excuse anyway...