markbunney

How on earth is this the bars fault? ?????

hi, ive got acs custom e15 plugs (and have just ordered some pro 17's), they cut everyting down by 15 decibels but i find i hear my bass much clearer with them. They are not cheap (£140), but well worth. Plus not having ringing ears at the end of a gig, and not eventually going deaf is priceless.

Ive got the Steve Harris signature P bass and its a pretty authentic replica of the one he used in the 80s (as seen in Live After Death and Maiden England videos). He has also been using the signature model in the British Lion promo videos and recent live shows. When his house was up for sale a couple of months ago, this bass could also be seen in one of the pictures in the estate agents particulars!

Our band has it (i also get it included with my musical equipment insurance). Pubs have never asked for it, but hotels, wedding reception venues etc have. Costs us about £80 a year.

I put seymour duncan quarter pounders and a metal pick guard on my P bass. This was my attempt to modify my bass into the Steve Harris signature bass that was out at the time. I still think the pickups sound great, but not so sure about the metal pick guard anymore - it doesnt seem to be to everyones taste As a result ive put the original white guard back on and i now think it looks much nicer! I think my tastes have changed with age!

Heading back from ACS Custom in London. Ended up ordering Pro 17'S in the end, which should give a bit more reduction than my old ER 15's. Hopefully should arrive in a couple of weeks. Good service as well. I would definately recommend them.

Bass now retrieved from under the bed and is to become my "restoration" project!

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Well i have an appointment on tuesday at acs london to get some new plugs, the guy i spoke to on the phone said we could discuss the most suitable db reduction when i get there so ill you know what i end up with. Just need to choose a colour now. I went for clear last time but that doesnt mix well with ear wax

My ER-15's need replacing as they dont fit as tightly as they used to. ACS have recommended Pro27's for me as a play about 5 hours per month between 100 and 115 decibels. 27 decibel reduction seemed a bit excessive to me as i always got on fine with my 15's. Has anyone on here used the 27's? How do you get on with them?

Mine fender mim has been up for sale as well at the upper end of that range for a month or so. Its had a few sniffs of interest but no takers yet

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Thanks for the reponses. I may have to put her back together and give her another go. It s been a good ten years since I last played it.

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