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  1. BassBod
    Those pickups covers are just pure class...understated, but class.
  2. BassBod
    Exchanged basses with Pete this afternoon - very easy, met as arranged and a fair exchange of pretty exotic basses...isn't BassChat a good place to be!? Cheers Pete
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    Which makes me think its a magnetic polarity issue, which is harder to spot...and far less expected? Good luck...they're great when they work!
  4. BassBod
    I had a similar problem a few years ago - seemed like one of the pairs in one of the pickups (you've essentially got four coils in total, each sensing a pair of strings) was wired internally out of phase...or the magnetic polarity of one pair of strings was the wrong way round. Never did work it out but the dealer replaced them, no hassle and the replacements were fine. My guess is someone wasn't too careful when they were mounting the magnets...so each pickup sounds fine on its own, but weird things happen when you mix pickups listening to the same string. See if you can test the magnetic polarity...that's about as much as I can help! If there is a problem, it could be as easy as flipping the bar magnet on the bottom (if you can unstick it).
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    I'd love to see a "modern" version of graphite - some form of epoxy resin/wood fibre material. I've tried a few carbon fibre instruments over the years and the only one that sounded great to me was a Zon. The recipe they used for the neck material just sounded more natural, but with the good aspects of carbon fibre as well. Given Warwicks' environmental efforts it would be fantastic if they could really look into an "eco-version" of the carbon fibre idea - recycled wood fibre made into synthetic super-wood. Just a thought....
  6. BassBod
    Trades eh....come on, give me a clue? I can PM you some random suggestions, if you like?
  7. BassBod
    I'm a born again SWR user at the mo...and I'm in Bristol..so show us some pics
  8. BassBod
    I'd much prefer Wenge. All maple is too vanilla...you need some choc too! And what is Ekanga anyway?? Sounds made up to me.
  9. BassBod
    Pics please......
  10. BassBod
    Monday bump Edit for info - Thomann currently sell these for £350..and normal UK prices are more like £400. Bargain..or what!?
  11. BassBod
    I know! Pretty sure I'll miss it as soon as its gone....but I've just been a bit spendy, and I need to raise some extra cash in case a few things don't pay enough (or quickly enough).
  12. BassBod
    Tiny combo, with two inputs (seperate level and eq) variable compressor and aux input for iPod etc. Headphone (no hiss!) and Line plus balanced DI output. (Edit: Forgot to mention one input also takes XLR mic, as well as jack) Great little unit - fantastic for practise and teaching and very good for small gigs..as long as there isn't a drummer! I have used it for double bass jazz trio gigs with drums, and just about got away with it..but not recommended without using the DI. Sounds lovely with acoustic BG. This amp is in excellent condition, just a few minor scratches. Comes with its own gig bag, again in good condition, although clearly used. [attachment=111300:P1000578.JPG][attachment=111301:P1000573.JPG][attachment=111305:P1000575.JPG] Only one niggle - like some other PJB amps, this does have a slight background "whistle" noise...no hiss or hum, more of a whistle. You can only hear it when you are in a very quiet situation, and you won't be aware of it in any gig context - it bugged me a bit, until I used the amp for some small gigs, then it didn't bother me at all - and I consider myself a fussy bugger! Collection (and try out) much preferred from Bristol/Bath area.... cheers BB
  13. BassBod
    I was afraid you were going to say that. I'm off to count my debts, and see if anyone is likely to pay me this week!
  14. BassBod
    Now tell me its a proper 240v export version....and doesn't need a transformer etc etc
  15. BassBod
    My dream amp..25 years ago! Could you comment on its bass potential (small gigs, obviously!) I seem to remember these being used by bass players..way back when?
  16. BassBod
    I've found a MM placement is better than J bridge or P bass, if you're only having one pickup. Too close to the bridge and its very thin sounding, typical P bass position loses some of the mid growl I want from a fretless. Even if you don't want any knobs, its worth considering a series/par switch or just a passive treble roll off. I've found EMGs really need a bit of treble taken off as they are voiced to be very bright. I've got a fretless with no knobs (Aaron Armstrong passive humbucker) but it has got a single coil/series/par switch on the jack plate.
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    Blue tack does a good job, and if you're lucky they'll pop straight back without any creases.
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    I can understand why the RL units don't use phantom power - this was explained to me by a fantastic tech a few years ago, something like the (up to 48v) voltage of phantom looks fine, but the amps (i.e. power) are very limited. The phantom system was intended to charge condenser mic diaphragms, and nothing else really. The DI boxes that run from it often have "clever ways" of working off limited juice...I don't think Steve Rabe was interested in that approach, he wanted clean headroom and quiet circuits. Having said that, my trusty Sansamp has run off phantom for years without ever behaving badly, although its always got a battery in it as well, and I've never run a high level (line) signal into it.
  19. BassBod
    Well, I like option 3....but with battery clips for connection, rather than the mini jack???
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    Keep us updated? I've got a RL DI box, and am probably acquiring a red blender box soon, so I've got a keen interest in how this works out. Funny thing is, from what I remember from that Talkbass post, even though it works fine, the original poster still seems pretty unsure of exactly why it works?? I've always used batteries with my DI - they last a long time and I don't use it too often. But from what I've read, the issue with the RL stuff is really the mini jack plug connection - that can short out the supply quite easily if its connected/pulled with the power on.
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    Daf - there is a Talk*ass post that recently showed how to do this with a Raven Labs unit - but I'm too stupid to do the link. It was using two outputs from a T Rex Fuel Tank power supply and a "custom" cable to provide the mini jack connection. Have a read..then show it to your theatre tech? [attachment=110255:PMBPScable.jpg]
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    I've had a few built (Clifton)..done a course (Shuker) owned a few (Wal, Manson, Jaydee, Zoot, Bravewood/Steed) and played loads of the others (Overwater, Goodfellow). They are all different, but mostly great instruments. Its all about personal needs/wants - so I'd have to say play everything you can get your hands on..try and notice things like pickups choices, circuits, set up and strings..then see what floats your boat after a few months. You could also set up a UK makers themed bass-bash...heheheh. Now that would be fun!
  23. BassBod
    My first bass was identical to this..new from Duck Son and Pinker, Bath in 1981. Oh..the memories.....
  24. BassBod
    I used an identical one for a few years (early 90's). Nice amp, great quality sound but not very loud - but it will drive an extension cab very well. Heavy because its built into an open fronted flight case and has a fan you can't turn off (but its not very loud). The Volt speakers are fantastic, and well beyond the spec most contemporaries used.
  25. BassBod
    Well, I'm very tempted - my attempts at arco over the years have been truly terrible. My wife thought the boiler was dead when she heard my first efforts. I'm in France for the next few days, but then back to Brizzle..lets see if I've got any cash left when I get back
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