Clarky

Do those of you using this for DB plug in directly or via preamp. I know Keith (Mr-Bassman) plugs in directly. I got my MB200 this week and with my set up (Planet Wing piezo, Wizzy cab) it sounds thin and scratchy with lots of finger noise when on flat settings and without going through my usual DB preamp. I am wondering if its just my pickup is not particularly compatible as I've heard nothing but praise from other DBers. I can of course use it with my preamp but its just that I've seen others (eg Keith) mention plugging in direct.

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Another classy, well made cable bought from Dave

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1327495727' post='1512221'] Not something that occurs to many 20-somethings or 30-somethings, but it's waiting for you, guys ... [/quote] Yup. I am wearing a lower back brace as I type after several sleepless nights

OHM bought his bass on the strong recommendation of pro DB player Gareth Hughes who has the same model (and sold a much more pricey one due to prefernece for his Thomann, IIRC). Its supposed to be a cracking bass. If I wanted a starter DB set I would buy OHM's like a shot (great DB, excellent pickup [Bassmax], the nicest strings (Kolstein heritage], and best soft case [Will & Tom] - you really can't go wrong)

Really liking BC'er Spoombung's (Kev Hopper) 'Canary Lights' from the Whispering Foils album. Free download and listen here [url="http://www.spoombung.co.uk/"]http://www.spoombung.co.uk/[/url]

Does Buster Bloodvessel count?

Dave bought an Acoustic Image cab off me. Quick payment, friendly comms, all good! I cannot believe, however, that he has no feedback since 2009, despite the pretty things for sale every day on BassChat.He must have a will of iron!

This looks like the jobbie! http://www.acguitars.co.uk/Gallery/191/ Super looking bass, Bob

Not my favourite type of metal (melodic bit followed by shouty etc, a la Trivium) but you've done a pretty good job there EH. Wouldn't have surprised me if I had heard that on MTV. Good effort PS I would edit out the first 40 seconds before the track starts as it's pretty tasteless and may put people off listening to your music

Like I say, most seem to like BassMax on this forum and if you don't get on with it, it's very easy to sell on

If the body does not vibrate (as it's solid) then the piezo will pick up movement from the bridge which in turn is driven by the strings. I am no physicist but I would have thought the pickup would capture more movement in the wings than in the part-damped position under the foot of the bridge. If it were me I would go for a Shadow, a BassMax (these seem to be the most popular these days of the piezos, at least on BC) or a Revolution Solo. The under foot Realist is neat but is not uniformly liked in any case, often described as dark and some have been known to 'die'

Hi Pete, I can't make this one either unfortunately. For anyone reading this, silddx/Nigel and I saw the previous Nearly Dan gig at the Jazz Cafe and it was a cracker. Very, very polished band playing a bunch of classic Steely Dan tunes - what's not to like?