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The ACG EQ is really limitless in its application. Super dub to glassy to tight mids etc etc It's very flexible. I only sold the bass as I'm piling my funds into a very special 33inch scale fiver. Nick

Hi For those interested in the ACG EQ01, here is a brief youtube flick which might be of help. http://youtu.be/nj2HIqySkTI

I used to play fingerstylet very, very hard. I've been weening myself off it and have a gentler touch nowadays but I can still overcook it at times. Ramps definitely keep my touch nice and light and help me to play with much more dexterity.

When I had a stingray I was always playing over the pickup anyway. It had exactly the same effect, I developed muscle memory to allow me to play over those sharp metal polepieces without hitting them too hard. When I wanted to hit the stingray hard, I would use a pick.

I did a demo of my old acg specifically demo'ing the power of the eq01. I think I still have it, I'll stick it up on youtube tonight... Cheers Nick

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1330016634' post='1551526'] Like the line 6 one? [/quote] It's a housing that contains the pickups like this... [url="http://www.adamovic.nl/3Options/Pickups.htm"]http://www.adamovic....ons/Pickups.htm[/url]

Put it this way, I would not put a ramp on a jazz bass or my Rickenbacker as I want to dig in at times. However, on the Adamovic five string I have on order, I am definitely getting a ramp. Ramps make it feel as though you're playing over a pickup all the time. It doesn't get in the way, it just reinforces your muscle memory so you don't play to hard. I like them, but not on my 'rock' basses...plus yes, the design I'm getting is a 'rampbar'. So there is good thumb supprt across most of the playing area. Dream bass time... N

Yes, it looks like a purpose designed P/J set is the way forward, thanks for the tip. N

First off, I'm a precision novice but recent sessions using a great 1977 P has me thinking about adding a P style bass to my gear. I have an awesome jazz neck that I am going to get a body made to match and I'm considering going the P/J route with a precision body. I'm hoping for a bass that combines the thump of a P with the tonal colour (when needed) of mixing in some bridge pickup. Anyone know of the pitfalls of such a design or have any recommendations for pickup matching and pickup suggestions to get a good growly, thumpy P tone? Body wood will be alder and the neck is a maple board. The neck has some heft to it and a good heavy tone to it. Cheers! Nick

I think people who criticise rock and pop bassists have difficulty understanding the meaning of the word genre. Colin Greenwood is a walking textbook of pop/rock style and plays what is right for each song that he records, down to a specific string, bass and amp. To criticise him for not playing like a fusion player (or Mick from Supergrass who was half of one of the most dynamic rhythm sections of the britpop era) is nonsensical. I would expect that most chopmeister bassists would produce ersatz mushy session drivel if ever called upon to play in any of the bands mentioned in this thread. It's simply not a genre they understand. Also, just because something sounds easy doesn't mean it is.

Ah, Rickenbackers...8)

Great to hear, I'm going to pick up one of these cabs then get an amp to drive it. The question is which one....probably best to go with the one it was designed for...hmmm

Are you using the Trace V4 to drive it? I'm in the position of picking up a matamp 4X10 and am wondering what amp would best match it. I'm wondering whether a GT200 is a good route or would that be too much? Cheers Nick

It's a sign of the times. Used to be that touring was there to support album sales. Now it's the only real source of income, hence the hikes. To think of all the amazing bands I saw for a tenner back in the day...wowsa...

Yes, there were particular characters on talkbass mouthing off about the moral/legal intricacies of the situation that would easily qualify for the appellation 'cockmaster'. Quite amusing...

DR hibeams recommended in this parish. Amazing strings.