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I am very interested to hear how you get on with this.

I should just add that I've never noticed any latency but I dont think I play the sort of music that would highlight latency.

I've always thought of the LS2 as one of the most underestimated pedals on the market. I've had mine for years and love to experiment with its use. I mostly play ambient soundscape type stuff these days with loads of reverb and delay. For a while a owned the EQD Organizer but it had one hell of a loud click when dis/engaging it which would obviously send a loud clunk sound through a super long delay signal. Hardly ideal. So I originally got the LS2 to simply quiet switch that effect off and on. Another primarily use is to have a B3K in the loop so as to maintain a completely clean and untouched bass sound with a second drive sound on the top as lowish volume. 

Huge fan of the LS2.

This has been, without doubt, the most interesting build I have seen on these pages. The bass is a genuine beaut and the ambition is just incredible.  I have loved reading and watching this thread come to life.

I would love to do something myself but unfortunately the 1984 Fenders just arent my cup of tea at all.

Great work...

2 hours ago, BigRedX said:

Yes. To get an accurate reading you need to de-solder the pickup from the rest of the electrics, otherwise they will influence the reading.

Yeah that was my understanding too. 

Out of interest, how do you measure the output of the pickup?

Perhaps a bit of a long shot this but I was just wondering if anyone knows where I might be able to get some knobs similar to those found on the old EHX LPB-2ube (among others)?

Thanks

On 21/04/2019 at 20:31, SimonEdward said:

This is my Pedalboard set up updated for 2019/20, with a few creative essentials;

TC Polytune > Earthquaker Devices Spatial Delivery > BOSS OC-2 > TC Alter Ego delay > TC Pipeline Tremolo > EHX 360 Looper > Edison EF86 all-valve preamp by Nightowl Industries.

What board are you using here? The dimensions look ideal for my needs.

I have been on the hunt for a second hand BSF for a while now. I haven't seen on pop up in the classifieds for a ages though sadly.

On 09/04/2019 at 11:44, Marcoelwray said:

Nordstrand J blades.

So it turns out that the J blades are slightly larger than the pickup cavity already routed into the body. Its not the end of the world but a bit beyond what I can be bothered to attempt or pay to get done right now. Gutted.

On 09/04/2019 at 18:57, Marcoelwray said:

The only thing with J blades is, IIRC, they don't make a closed cover. So you will have 2 different poles... Just an aesthetic matter.

 

That is not a concern for me. All my basses are work horses, not design pieces. But thanks for the insight.

4 minutes ago, Cuzzie said:

Sandberg black label

I am having trouble finding anything out about these. Any idea where they can be purchased?

Many thanks to all those who have provided some excellent insight. I just thought I would provide a update and address one of the interesting points which a few of you raised.

For clarity, I thought a bit more context might be useful. So basically, I love the sound of the MM style bridge pickup (both in dual and single coil arrangement) - it is everything I would ask for for a pickup in that position. What I have come to realise is that I am mostly disappointing with the J style neck pickup. As the blend knob is turned towards the neck pickup all the gutsy, potent aggressive sound of the MM pickup is lost and replaced by a less defined, almost flabby and less precise tone - this is the sound that I am currently unhappy with and wish to have amended. 

A few of you mentioned about replacing the pickups and I am beginning to suspect that this might be a more suitable approach. In light of that, does anyone have any recommendations on suitable J style pickups that might provide more of that aggressive and grunty sound (must be available in 5 string). 

Yet again I find myself seeking insight from the collective wisdom of the bass community. Relatively simple one this, I hope.

I am on the hunt for someone/somewhere (ideally UK based) who can cut and age a custom pickguard/scratchplate using the existing one as a template. Nothing fancy, just a simple 1 ply black J type (5 string). Given that my bass is well over 15 years (and shows all the marks) I would like to steer away from pristine shiny new ones and rather get one that looks more sympathetic to the cosmetic condition of the bass.

Does anybody have any experience in buying such items? Recommendations would be warmly welcomed.

So I own an older JM model Sandberg 5 string which I love. However, in recent months I have become slightly uninspired by the rather softer tones I am getting from the subtle Glockenklang preamp. In a nutshell I am after something more immediate, aggressive and attacking which will suit a new musical project I am on the cards (think typical Warwick punch/edge). Everybody seems to wax lyrical about the East preamps so they is definitely on my radar but I am curious to  know of anyone's opinions regarding other preamps that might be able to give me that aggressive tone I am looking for. I am particularly interested to hear from those who might have already partnered their Delano pickups with aftermarket preamps.

As always, all insight is greatly appreciated.

16 hours ago, ordep said:

....or just get a nano + then sell the nano to me for a very cheap price. 😄

Bare in mind though that the Nano+ is approx. 1.4cm (i.e. 10%) narrower than the Nano (what the hell is with that decision, Pedaltrain?). Its not a huge amount obviously but for my specific needs the + is just too narrow annoyingly.

The ad doesn't confirm whether this item sold or not but there is a second hand Protection Racket one for sale HERE.

I have been using a Protection Racket hard foam case for over 10 years and would highly recommend it.

I love everything about his build. 

I often day dream about my ideal Alpher bass so would probably go down hat route. Alternatively, a Wal. 

On 11/01/2019 at 12:45, maidens97 said:

Is this still available ?

Yep still available. I haven't been in a particular rush to shift it. 

Just wondering if anyone here has any thoughts on the most appropriate string gauges for a short scale bass tuned A-D-G-C? 

As always, your collective insight and wisdom is greatly appreciated.

On 22/12/2018 at 11:03, danny-79 said:

Just a random post to ask/see what patch cables you use and why you chose them ? 

I’m using the Daddario solderless kit. (I’m after a couple of ft of cable if anyone has any spare they are willing to part with) but I’ve been looking at making my own, pancake jacks with Van Damme cable

solderless vs soldier do you notice any audible difference? 

I may be able to sort you out with some spare D'addario cable if I can find it all out. I switched to George L's and no longer need it.

This is looking stunning. 

Truly awesome and versatile pedal but I just don't seem to use it much these days since being kicked out of the band(!).

One or two very minor scratches but in full working order. Comes with Velcro attached. Boxed but sadly missing the power supply (will update if I manage to find one out). 

Can add more pictures if required and happy to take questions.

I took an average sale price of the 10 most recent to sell on eBay but knocking a tenner off for the missing PSU. So £180 plus postage of buyers choice or local pickup from Glasgow.

*** OFFERS ACCEPTED ***

Price drop bump. Now £45.