MichaelDean

8 hours ago, asingardenof said:

The same Gregor Fris off of Bass The World?

Yep, his website says that he does Artist Relations for Sandberg.

17 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

He says above that he has already done so to no avail 

Ah, I'm clearly blind!

Welcome to BassChat! I'd say the simplest way to work it out would be to try emailing Sandberg with the serial number. Hopefully their records go back a ways, as that looks like an older model.

25 minutes ago, police squad said:

interesting mate, thanks. Can this be done with an Allen & Heath sq20 I wonder. If I change desk it will be to the SQ20

Looks like no. A quick Google suggests that "Ultranet" is a Behringer proprietary system.

I don't have any experience with the basses unfortunately. The guitarist in my band has a Jet strat that he loves. He doesn't use in our band, because it isn't very metal so I haven't seen it, but there does seem to be a universal love for them. If they put the same attention into their basses as their guitars, they should be decent.

I also saw this review a while ago, seem to remember he was a big fan.

8 minutes ago, Paul S said:

These make me giggle, I must say.  And what the actual name is once unravelled - stuff like 'Zombie Slime' or 'Decomposing Foetus' that bubble up from the rancid depths of pubescent brain.  I suppose The Colin Jones Quartet doesn't quite cut it, but still  

I dont know, I think that could work...

I'd be contacting Newtone. They'll make one at the right length for you. 

5 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

I wonder if those of us who play guitar, banjo, uke or upright are those who have fewer issues changing scsle length?

I think a lot of it is just how regularly you use those instruments and how much time you've dedicated to them. After starting at 34", I played my Mustang exclusively for years. I got to the point where I didn't think that I'd be able to manage a 34" scale bass again and convinced myself I had small hands (which I later realised is a lie as I take an L in gloves!). Now I'm using a 34"-37" Dingwall most often after an intermediate step of a 34" SBMM Sub Ray 5. I've also started playing 25.5" and 24.75" scale electric guitars more as a writing tool. If you keep them in rotation, it's all fine.

1 hour ago, EBS_freak said:

This is because for some reason unknown to me, ACS don't take open mouth impressions themselves, or advise anybody to do so, using a one inch bite block. I'm guessing you fall into that camp re:closed mouth impression?

 

Result? Seal breaks every time you open your mouth.

 

Check 1.4.1 - I talk about the importance of an impression with a bite block in there.

Yep! Mouth closed. The guy also said my ears were a bit waxy, but went ahead anyway 🙄 

I did actually manage to make some custom sleeves of my own with two part silicone. Mix it up, bite down on something, get it into my ear, push the standard fit IEM in and let it set. Then, when dry enough, take it out and let it fully cure. After that, I got a drill bit and gently used that to make a hole connecting the IEM and where it should exit. They don't last very long (I think I generally got 4/6 months from a set) like that as the hole makes them fairly weak and they get a bit gross as it isn't smooth, but I know how good a custom fit can be! 

The second bend in my left ear is quite severe as well, judging by the mould. 

I stopped a few years ago. The band folded and it seemed like too much faff, even if it elevated the performance of the IEMs. Plus the foam tips were 90% of the way there. And now my phone doesn't have a headphone jack and I wouldn't be able to get the moulds in a rechargeable Bluetooth earphone case. Probably also a bit risky just pushing silicone into your ear too... I didn't mind the sensation though 😅

57 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

Comply tips were fine for a while but the slightest grin or head shake and one would come loose. 

I had it backwards - I had a set of ACS earplugs made while I was at uni and had the same thing with those. Couldn't stand using them because as soon as I opened my mouth, the seal broke. Comply tips are fine for me though! It's so strange how something can be so different between people!

9 hours ago, ossyrocks said:

 

Because.......... err, you make a good point. I'll see how easy it is to use the case in a standing position.

I don't think I've ever pulled a bass out of any gigbag in a non standing position... Just never occurred to me that I should lie it down to get it out. The zip toggle is already out of the way and the zip itself is plastic/nylon and probably less hard than a poly finish. 

5 hours ago, ezbass said:

It seems to be their standard, damage discount, amount (I received the same for my chipped bass headstock). It’s reasonable enough and certainly saves the agro of doing a return to the EU, plus instant mojo.  

 

Yeah, I've seen the long return process stories on here. Didn't fancy that and the bones are good. Plus, yeah, already had the first ding/bit of mojo. And I'll need to ream out the tuner holes for the tuners I've bought, so I can't be too precious about it!

1 hour ago, Jordislappa42 said:

My enthusiasm has been rejuvenated also. After getting a phone call myself about the Rio basses landing soon.

I did not know Bass direct had been allocated 10 out of the 82 units 😳.

Thought they were only getting 2.

 

I think they're one of the main dealers worldwide. Plus DD being a British band, it probably makes sense to send a fair few to our shores. 

So, they've offered me £25 off the purchase price. I think I'm ok with that.

I did have a moment of panic: Did I really like it? Was it worth keeping? Yes is the answer. My HB tele is also great, but so different. The frets are a bit smaller, satin neck, longer scale length, heavier, etc. It's just been a bit of an adjustment period. The tuners are truly terrible though. They just won't stay in tune with llight noodling, let alone some heavier handed stuff. The sooner the new ones turn up the better.

Not entirely sure I'm sold on the top hat knobs either. I've had speed knobs before and I think I much preferred them, so I'll keep an eye out for a gold/amber set.

The feel of the guitar is really nice though. Well polished stainless steel frets are a wonderful thing! I also like the tones from the pickups and the pots are decent as well. They don't just go on/off, but could be a bit smoother in operation - hopefully they loosen up a bit with use. Plus it's a pretty looking thing! Even the pau ferro fretboard is a nice colour and doesn't feel too dry. I'll still give it some lemon oil when I change the tuners and strings.

That shade of purple is amazing. Enjoy!

48 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Send Thomann an email with picture (if you haven’t already) and they’ll offer you a discount.

I've filled in the form on their website. Not heard anything back yet. 

6 hours ago, rwillett said:

I love the front of it, but the paint work around that access port is rubbish. Looks like someone tried to do it with their teeth. I'm not even certain if that access hole is even round. I'd be embarrased if I'd printed that in draft mode on my printer.

 

After saying that, the frontand the rest  is gorgeous. Very jealous, Enjoy it.

 

Rob

Yes, the routing there isn't great, but for £255 all in, I don't think perfect routing is guaranteed and I don't mind it where most people won't see it. The chipped paint is disappointing though. You don't expect that on a new instrument. 

I've wanted a single cut guitar for a little while. Just fancied something with two humbuckers, a Gibson scale length and lots of knobs to twiddle. I decided to sell some pedals I wasn't using to fund it. I thought I'd try just trading them in at PMT first for one of their Antiquity guitars, but they gave me truly awful prices. So I went to eBay and made a lot more money than I expected! I've had my eye on the SC-550 II since it launched, but didn't think I'd have enough dosh to get one. I was wrong!

I took delivery of one in Faded Tobacco Flame this afternoon. It s a lovely thing. Fretwork is great with stainless steel frets. Pickups are pretty decent. I've got it set up in drop C with the stock set of 10s, with very low action and no buzzing. The top is lovely - it doesn't have much 3d movement, but the figuring is really nice and even and it's pretty well bookmatched. Oh, and it weighs just over 3kg! I've been noodling around this evening in Reaper with a song idea and my GX-100, and I'm very happy overall.

There are a few weird bits though. Since day one, people have been saying that the machine head keys are greenish, and the nut is white, which doesn't go with the cream binding. I wasn't sure if I entirely believed them. I should have. It's very odd overall. I've got some new tuners on order, and I think I can live with the white nut for now at least. 

The only properly bad bit that I've noticed is on the back, by the pickup selector cavity. A bit of paint has chipped off. I've messaged Thomann, so I'll see what they say. I'll probably end up sticking some nail varnish on it though. 

@PaulWarning, yes, I agree, that OP also probably doesn't play the biggest stages. I was just trying to get across how in ear monitors are totally suitable for hearing a monitor mix over the sound of an acoustic kit or even louder sound sources. His drummer's wish to use IEMs shouldn't be entirely dismissed because he doesn't feel the need.

In my current band, bass into GX-100 with an always on overdrive, then into my ABM-600 with the valve drive on at about 2 o'clock. I don't like clean blend distortions either, which I think is probably an unpopular opinion. But if you can get a fat and full sounding distortion on it's own, why ruin it with clean signal!?! 😂

16 minutes ago, PaulWarning said:

right see what you mean, I'm with @solo4652 on this, I can't see ear buds or phones  blocking out the sound of an acoustic kit, as others have said an electric kit might be a better bet, or custom ear plugs, seems a load of trouble to go to just so the drummer can get the bit of extra clarity he'd lose, say, using ACS custom ear plugs

Lots of gigging musicians (including drummers) playing the biggest stadiums and festival stages rely on in ear monitors. They can then also hear themselves over massive PA systems that are louder than a drum kit.

1 minute ago, PaulWarning said:

true, but like I said a few posts ago this does

https://www.andertons.co.uk/live-pa/live-headphones/behringer-ma400-headphone-amplifier

Not if he wants a kick, snare and overhead mics.

I guess you could feed that from another mixer, but who wants to carry two mixers?

9 minutes ago, solo4652 said:

Could we feed the monitor output from the desk into one of these splitters https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/miscellaneous-peripherals/dap-pmm-401-4-channel-passive-mixer Anybody who wants their own personal monitor can buy one and plug it in. 

That doesn't get around not having enough inputs on the desk if the drummer wants to go with IEMs.

@solo4652 some well fitted in ear monitors will also provide passive noise isolation, which means that the audio volume in your monitors doesn't need to be that loud in order to hear what you and the rest of the band are playing. I was in a band in uni and we went to in ears as the guitarist was playing to a click all of the time to loop stuff live. I wasn't using ear protection at the time. I went from some probable hearing damage in a normal band practice to feeling like I've been listening to some music. No ringing at all after a 4 hour practice. The volume difference was astounding and the clarity was totally worth it. I could even hear myself so well, some engineers told me to turn my amp up on stage for more stage volume.

Just to follow up, we ended up using CD Baby, which was easy and quick. $9.99 to release the EP everywhere. It was all processed quickly as well. It was released last Friday on all of your favourite streaming platforms.