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Funkgod, thanks for the thought and worth checking but mine is a real realist from Thomann, all boxed and everything. I will probably be selling it on here soonish. In fact I tried taking one of the Shadow pickups out of the bridge over the weekend, leaving just one, and it sounded great. Kind of like somewhere between the realist and the shadow but with much better balance. I left one element in the E string side of the bridge, no EQ needed apart from a slight mid cut around 800Hz, nice balance across strings. The only thing I need to get used to is a slight increase in 'punch' at the start of the notes. Not a bad thing really thanks for all the feedback

Hi Rabbie That is sound advice and I agree. I do like the sound of the realist but the compromise in balance is too much for me.

No improvement despite trying a few things. The E string is just so low in volume with the Realist but when I use the Shadow pu it is the exact opposite. The E, A and D are loud and well balanced while the G is weak. Acoustically the bass is well balanced even with pickups installed. I think I may just be a bit unlucky

Thanks, I will check later and have a knock around with a book

Thanks for the responses. Well, the bridge seems to be level and well fitted. The bass has not lost any of it's volume acoustically but I can understand why this type of pickup could affect sound and volume. The thing is, I have watched many decent players using this pickup at gigs and they get a well rounded and balanced sound. I guess it may be that the pickup is simply not suited to my bass but it does sound better than the Shadow and works well apart from the low volume E string. It sounds like I may need to try moving the pickup slightly under the foot to see if small changes make a difference. I'll also take out the shadow pickup in case that is having any bearing on things.

Hi I have recently fitted a realist after using a shadow pu for years. (Still fitted to try blending) in fact the realist was professionally fitted Great sound but the e string is weak and lacks volume. I got away with it at a gig yesterday but feel it wouldn't work out in higher volume gigs Is this normal for realist? Can I improve this by moving the realist slightly under the same e foot? I would like to find a solution that doesn't involve blending two pickups. Some if the best bass sounds I have heard have been with players using a realist so I don't see why I am getting this issue Thanks Adrian

I have an old jazz that needs either fret levelling or refret. Anyone know someone who would get the job done well? Somerset/Bristol/ bath area Many thanks

Is there any way a bass can be shielded from this? Does it happen to all guitars or just those with active pickups ?

Venue has recently installed a loop and the bass is back to being fine with no feedback Good call Thanks

Aha yes that could be it. Thanks I'll ask the venue later

I have a 82 jazz with emg pickups. Not used that often but at a gig last night I was getting very hf feedback and could hear the audience from my amp. Sounded like they may have gone micrphonic. The only thing I have recently is put in a new Duracell battery. The old battery had leaked. Any ideas what I could do to test or fix? Also any recommendations for nice passive jazz pickups? I may have to get replacements Cheers

thanks, I'll try a new battery later.

I have just got hold of one of these pedals second hand but am not happy with the overdrive sound. When I turn up the drive control the sound cracks up and there is a loud HF whistle. Maybe my pedal isn't working right. Should the overdrive sound smooth? If so I may try getting another one thanks

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Thanks Greg I'll be in touch

Hi I use Spiro weich EAD with an Oliv G and love the sound and feel. The Oliv is a bit pricey so I got one off here in vgood condition a couple of years ago. The thing is that it has recently started to lose tuning between gigs by a good semi-tone or more. This hasn't happened to this extent before, although it always needs a slight tweak to get in tune. It could be due to the warm humid weather, i guess. I am so used to having old spiros that don't break that I am am a bit worried this G is going to snap on a gig. My question Is this Oliv G on it's way out? / How long do they last? If so, does anyone have one going cheap? Thanks Adrian