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Finest basses I've ever played 

GLWTS

1 hour ago, BigRedX said:

 

That looks very similar to the ones I bought directly from Van Damme (I'm sure it was the same Cat5 cable). They were fine for about 6 months use, and then become less and less able to coil neatly before finally failing. Are yours still properly coilable?

Yup they're solid. I always coil them properly after use and they've been good got years. 

26 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

For those of you using Ultranet, where are you getting your gig-proof properly coilable Cat5 cables from?

 

In the days when I was running a BassPod and Floorboard which are connected by Cat5 I was getting through a cable every other month. I ended up buying a couple of very expensive Van Damme Cat5 leads which were a lot more robust, but even they were never as easy to coil up as a standard mic lead and eventually after a couple of years these failed as well.

I've had this one a few years. Extremely high quality. Infact most of my cables are from Designacable 

https://www.designacable.com/van-damme-shielded-cat5e-rj45-network-lead.html

You had a chance to try this yet? I'm very close to pulling the trigger to use with my IEM! 

I own 2 J5 Contemporary's. By far the best basses I've ever played and this is a great price. GLWTS

6 hours ago, mrtcat said:

Just had my UE6 pros reshelled by Robert at Lugs. Really pleased with the result. The isolation is better than when I first got the UE6s and they sound fat and detailed. 

I also have the UE6. Was there an issue with yours that made you want to re shell them? 

Anyone else get a different mix in their ears every gig? We never change the desk settings much but always seems to vary. I've put it down to how are ears are on the day 🤪

2 hours ago, NHM said:

isn't it easier to use, er, normal amps and cabs and not switch them on?

We run silent stages so don't own any amps. Normal ones are fine but the rental companies are too far away. 

On 01/11/2022 at 12:44, paul_5 said:

2 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Marshall... might have sections of the fake wall for hire... from the looks they are about 6" thick but full height stacks!

 

Tried Marshall but they won't hire to me unfortunately 

Does anyone know where I can rent dummy guitar/bass amps for a music video? 

Based in Milton Keynes and video shoot is in Uxbridge. 

@EBS_freak

'MI-58TD which works in the the same way as the MI-58T but with the additional ‘D’ meaning that the transmitter can output of the Dante network audio protocol'

Just wondering if its worth the extra for the MI-58TD

1 hour ago, police squad said:

Where is the uk can you get the MIPro stuff. I've googled it and am struggling to find out

 

a-ha, Cybermarket. Never heard of them. Will be trying ZS10 and P2 this weekend

I messaged them today... 

To buy in the UK I’d recommend getting in touch with the guys at Batmink who can provide pricing information for you. Please find their details below:

Batmink Ltd,

Beckery Road,

Glastonbury,

BA6 9NX

Tel: 01458 833186

Email: [email protected]

Been looking at the new senheiser xs wireless units launched this year. Pretty affordable at £529.

https://en-uk.sennheiser.com/xsw-iem-set

On 19/10/2022 at 18:44, Owen said:

So, is the 945 a step up from the 745? I have a secret hankering for a 745 but maybe I should change allegiances. 

Wondering the same

Been thinking about going wireless lately. What's the latest on the right receiver that's reliable for bass? 

I own 2 of these and they're the finest basses I've ever owned 🤩

1 hour ago, ebenezer said:

Neck one or three piece, flat sawn , quarter sawn etc

Neck is one piece maple... Not sure if Flat or Quarter sawn. 

On 25/07/2022 at 14:27, ebenezer said:

Lovely!... what spec is the neck?

Nut width is 46.mm and 17.5mm string spacing 

3 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said:

Very cool indeed. Another spooky coincidence is that I also used to have a Streamer (S1 though) and decided to move it on. I think I just need to accept my fate and order an Overwater 😬

 

 

You won't be disappointed. I'd never played one but took a punt... Certainly paid off. 

2 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said:

Now you've had it for a week and she's settled in how's it sounding? Seriously tempted to get something similar, did I mention already that I love the look of this spec? 😜

Yes very nice. The Uni Pre is very cool and versatile with the mid sweep. Really like the reverse P + Soapbar combo. Reminds be of a PJ but with extra punch. 

The sets ups on the overwaters are incredible. I've never picked up a bass that's been remotely close. As soon as my first Overwater arrived I had my Warwick SSII up on marketplace the day after 😅

9 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said:

Wow, stunning! Another fan of the transparent red here. Looks pretty close to my dream spec too, very nice. 
 

What’s the lead time on an Overwater these days? 

20-24 weeks taken with a pinch of salt 😁

My 2nd Overwater J5 Contemporary. 

I went for something different this time as oppose to standard j pups. Reverse P and Soapbar combo with a John East Uni Pre, Birdseye maple fretboard, 35 scale. 

I've only played through headphones so far but will be taking for a test run at tomorrow's gig. 

I wasn't sure about the colour but wanted something a bit more vibrant than my black/grey burst. 

Just wondering how many others insure their equipment? 

I've got a couple of custom basses in my arsenal now which I want to look after. 

Any reputable companies out there? 

Thanks 

4 hours ago, burno70 said:

I went with your recommendation - UE6's. Really looking forward to hearing how in ear monitoring should 'really' work

You won't be disappointed mate. Love mine. Rich lows and crystal clear highs

4 hours ago, burno70 said:

Thanks EBS. So, would a specialist hearing place be more likely to take a better impression then? I'm just thinking that I'd hate to shell out for a pair of UE6's and they don't fit as well as they should?

I went 3 times to an audiologist for my UE6s and every time they were rejected as they weren't quite right. I ended up biting the bullet and driving to IEM Company in Hertfordshire to get them sorted. Perfect fit from the start.