NoirBass

I’ve had 4 Hercules stands, 2 of the I still have - none of them still work. first 2 went all sticky on the rubber parts - just what I don’t want when I’m about to play. On both the others the gripping mechanism broke. On one the thing that locks into the upright to set the height broke. I eventually retired them after gaffering them together and bought this: https://reverb.com/uk/p/ultimate-support-gs-1000-genesis-series-pro-guitar-stand?hfid=69461713&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20304708451&utm_content=campaignid=20304708451_adgroupid=_productpartitionid==merchantid=564211736_productid=69461713_keyword=_device=m_adposition=_matchtype=_creative=&gbraid=0AAAAADRxZYWcfnSQZpc5LRlCjqLQLwPCr&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqNqkBhDlARIsAFaxvwzU999Qw-CJhuGCd13vcehANWkk1gXr1WN_-qdi0IIlasXxN-jIOpMaAq57EALw_wcB This had now had the gripping mechanism break and I need to get a new stand - Hence the post.

I’ve used a multitude of different stands for my bass on gigs over the years. Most recently the Hercules ones which as a design I like. However after say a year of gigging they always fall apart and I end up having to buy another one. My question is: can anyone recommend a sturdy and reliable stand which can take a bit of abuse (probably about 100 gigs a year) without just breaking or do I just need to add it to my expenses as a disposable item like strings?

Just to add to the general praise; I bought an OC-2 from him. It arrived almost as soon as I got up off the chair from paying for it (well next morning). Great comms, superbly packed and it sounds killer! Thanks again Etienne.

Shame, there’s even a very reasonable Vbass in the sale section at the moment. Enjoy the Boss!

Just resurrecting this thread - a year later how do the SY-200 users still feel about it? Are you’d still using it live? Did you end up selling it for something else? It seems like the device I need at the moment for copping a few 80’s synth lines on covers gigs, I want to see if I can be talked out of it.

I sold Alain a Squier Silver series P bass. Super easy sale, great comms. Highly recommend, deal in confidence.

Hi Richard R, I'm a longtime user of various GK stuff with bass and as BigRedX has said it has its limitations. Hardware like the VB-99/SY1K and GR-55 (and probably the original VBass - although I've never tried it!) have staggering potential though. Please feel free to ask any questions here, but I'd urge you to get on this forum and start reading: https://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php Good luck!

I’ve just finished doing this mod and can tell you the three positions are: 1/ LED clipping - this is the stock clipping in the ODB-3. (Two red LED’s) 2/ middle position - lifts the LED and the standard diode. Leaving the single red LED doing the job of clipping. 3/ standard diode - less volume but richer sound.(red LED plus diode) Hope that helps

I was just browsing eBay when I came across these photos from the seller. Thought I’d post them here for prosperity:

Does anyone have a schematic for a Yamaha RBX800a? Mine is eating batteries and likely has a short somewhere. Any help greatly appreciated. Noir

Mine arrived today, only had a chance to play with it briefly. I’m really liking the EQ section, adds a wonderful sheen. Need to experiment more with the drive - updates to follow.

I was 11 when I did my first gig. I was in a band with some much older lads and they played at the local community centre. I definitely looked pretty cool getting my Mum to pick me, my Aria Pro 2 and my Carlsbro amp up at the end - Rock and Roll!

Lloyd bought a pair of Barefaced ONE10’s from me. Top man, paid in full two weeks before collecting them. Had a nice chat whist he demoed them and he was on his way. Perfect Basschat sale.

I bought a Bass Theory book from Karl. It arrived promptly, was in as new condition and was packaged beautifully. A credit to the forum, highly recommended.