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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1438611326' post='2835752'] Let me know if you want to get rid of the unmodded one bud, I fancy trying the MA mods Si [/quote] I would do, but I quite like having the un-modded one as benchmark for testing other pedals against.

I've somehow ended up with two ODB-3's. So I modded one with a few mods from Brian Wamplers pdf's. I didn't bother with the 4148's, but the other 3 changes improve it a lot :- [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]easy mod to make it much nicer:[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]c10: 1uf[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]r31: 1k[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]c8: .001uf[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]for more smoother compressed tone, change d2 and d3 to 1n4148's[/size][/font][/color] Sounds quite good now (much less fizzy) and has even made onto my board a few times recently.

Just spotted this interesting dual purpose item: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-guitar-body-unfinished-or-bass-guitar-chopping-board-/121719181005?hash=item1c57074ecd

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1438417403' post='2834319'] Thanks boys. NoirBass I bought it my eyes wide open as my tutor was showing it to me at my last lesson. I could see it was quite complex but I rashly assumed the manual would be a bit more explicit with at least a glossary in it. [/quote] Ok, well I'd get your tutor to give you a hand - TBH once you get the concept I'm sure you'll be fine.

I feel partly responsible having sold it to you. I didn't find it that difficult to use although I have many multi effects units all with different user interfaces. I had also owed a B3 before the MS-60b and the interface is largely based on the B3's - Any inference might come from being familiar with other Zoom units. I'd have a look at the B3 manual and videos as they are basically the same thing, but the B3 has more knobs to control everything. Good Luck!

[quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1438189434' post='2832421'] The DigiTech bsw is a very good octaver! That's what I use, tracks extremely well. [/quote] Oh yeah, +1 on the BSW.

I would agree about the OC-2, its a great pedal and if you can afford one get it. I for one don't mind the OC-3. As I always say in these Octave threads, try a DOD Octaplus. They're cheap on the Bay and have decent analogue octave down with a tone control. The Black Label EBS Octabass is worth a look and I would imagine in budget 2nd hand. Quite different to the OC-2 in character, but very clean and easy to dial in.

[quote name='goonieman' timestamp='1437585752' post='2827334'] Drat - I never saw those. I already bought a warwick rockbass fretless on a whim - so the CV GAS will have to hold off a while... [/quote] I think you may require slightly more patience next time the CV GAS kicks in . :-)

Theres as 2nd hand JJ Sig Squier here: http://www.musicwarehouse.co.uk/secondhand/3583-secondhand-squier-james-johnston-jazz-bass-guitar-in-blue.html

As someone who plays a lot of function and corporate gigs, I am still stunned that its not understood by other musicians that you have to play songs that the punters want/expect to hear. As previously stated obscure songs, no matter how good clear dance floors in seconds - sometimes even old chestnuts can! On the other hand we jokingly played Tonight I'm Gonna Rock You Tonight in a soundcheck recently and it received great acclaim from our apparently educated audience. In order to keep getting repeat bookings you will be required to perform a lot of the same old stuff. Lets hope some new classics get written soon and we can all shuffle Brown Eyed Girl further down the set list pecking order.

I've noticed this too, although I did mange to score an oly white cv jazz a couple of weeks ago on the bay. I think it's just a matter of waiting.

Sold Alex a Behringer power amp. Really easy deal. I hope it serves you as well as it did us.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1436712737' post='2820117'] Further research: if the CV tuners are the same size as the real thing, then Hipshot HB2s are the correct fit. Otherwise, I'm sticking with the HB7s. [/quote] CV tuners are not the same dimension as pre CBS Kluson or post CBS Fender tuners, so the HB-2's would definitely require drilling new holes to fit.

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1436537999' post='2819000'] The Hipshot HB7s wouldn't be a direct drop in on a CV bass; the tuner holes wouldn't line up and it would require redrilling. If you're not bothered about drilling new holes then presumably nearly any open-gear tuner would fit on there. The HB1s look like they'd drop straight in to the existing screw holes though. I've had no problem with the tuners on either of my Matt Freemans, I'd wait and see how you get on before changing them out. [/quote] If its the HB-1's then I bought some recently for my Stingray. By far and away the cheapest I could find in the UK was the set of four from Axesrus: http://www.axesrus.co.uk/Hipshot-HB-1-Machine-Heads-s/2274.htm I would also echo the above in that I've had the original tuners on my CV P bass since i got it and I've always found them to work great; accurate tuning and no rattles. But if you must change them then Hipshots are the way to go.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1436504921' post='2818636'] I put Hipshot HB7 lollipops on my P5. They drop in on Squier, MIM Fender, and American Special. [/quote] Ha, there you go! nice one Telebass.

I'm interested in this too. I was under the impression that Hipshot HB-1's are the retro fit tuner for CV basses. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/drop-in-tuners-for-squier-classic-vibe-jazz.616279/ However I've also seen people talking about HB-7's, although I thought they were for Japanese Fenders and Squiers. I've got some HB-1's on my Stingray and a CV bass, I'll swap them over and see if they fit - unless anyone here can confirm first.

Here are mine (L-R Danelectro Dead on 58 Longhorn, '95 Epiphone Rivoli, Hofner Icon B-bass, Fender P Bass Jr) :

I would agree with all the above. I'd like to add that Transcription has been a massive help to me and my ability to sight read. It allows you to really pick apart the process and builds up your repertoire. Win win.