Gunsfreddy2003

Yes the AT system is wireless and is the M2 system if I remember right. It is very good, great sound and easy to use which suits me . I did look at Shure PSM range and the cheap ones from Thomann and this seemed to sit nicely in the middle. Wireless is very handy though. The quad driver from 1964Ears sounds awesome!!

Agreed and a great idea. It isn't just decieding which ones to go for it is then working out how you integrate them into your band setup which can be a nightmare for the amateurs among us! It was for me.

Yep - it took a while!! What make have you gone for? [quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1344887746' post='1770727'] Interestingly, acrylic is meant to be as comfortable as silicone, but far longer wearing. I did speak with some other companies when ordering mine (still being made) and that was the concensus. Though even if a shell did wear out, they can be reshelled for a relatively small fee. Freddy, glad you've got something you're happy with [/quote]

Anyone know anybody!!

Need a funky keys player ASAP to replace our outgoing ivory tinkler. Rehearsals either in Worcester or Stroud. Anyone know of somebody for this job?

Don't know why there is such a big difference between 2 and 3 drivers in IEM's but there really is. If you play bass and want lots of bottom end then you have to go the 3 driver route. I think that Alien Ears are acrylic - are they comfortable to wear? Yep ACS are amazing - one of the best companies that I have ever dealt with. [quote name='baseline9' timestamp='1343649784' post='1753040'] Yeah triple drivers are the way to go on Bass and Drums. I got some AE3's from Alien ears and they are simply amazing, I wrote about them on here a few weeks ago and will do write up on performance soon. Sounds like ACS are a good company as well. [/quote]

I have two Stingrays now, I absolutely love the 5 string and love the sound and playing it. The pre EB I am not so in love with, great mojo and sounds great but the neck just feels a bit too chunky for me. I also had a Sterling a few years ago which was ok but the pick up selector switch confused me and I don't think it sounded that much like a small Stingray should! If you can afford to have one and it not be your main bass then you would be happy. I personally think that every bass player should have one in their arsenal if they can! Of course if you get one and love it and then you can use it for everything as many do. I would also advocate getting the East preamp put into it as that makes such a massive difference to the tones you can get from them! Not sure if that helps or not? [quote name='lowdowner' timestamp='1343417507' post='1750556'] but now there's always going to be a nagging little doubt in my mind... a little demon whispering in my ear with worries and fears [/quote]

So the T1's turned up yesterday and I have only had time to listen to them plugged into my Mac but instant reaction is that they are so much better than the T2's. Lots more bass and this fit seems so much better this time which means I am probably getting a much tighter seal too which will make a big difference. I would agree that if you want a really fat bottom end sound in your ears then you have to go for a triple driver. Hats off to ACS, amazing customer service and that is from their MD too, if you want in ear monitors then go to these guys as they will keep going until you are 100% happy, which is rare these days.

My T1's arrived today and they are fantastic - the fit is definitely better and the bass nothing short of phenomenal. If T3's work for you the great but it was the opinion of the MD of ACS that bass players and drummers would need T1's all day long to get the low end that they want to hear. [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1342886930' post='1742429'] I've just got ACS T3s (single driver) and there's no lack of bass that I can hear! [/quote]

We use a 24 track desk in the rehearsal studio and I just take a monitor mix from that.

Hey man, no probs. Well the T2's were not great, I had a problem getting a decent seal with them and so the bass was a little lacking. I also found that dual drivers didn't produce anywhere near enough bass for me. In truth the standard buds that came with the IEM system had better bass so I used them more. Anyway I went back to ACS and they looked at the fit and decided to do new impressions and also offer me a free upgrade to the T1 triple driver monitors free of charge as that is what the MD felt that all bass players should be using as they produce the best bottom end. Again I can't fault their customer service - simply outstanding. They are due to arrive tomorrow so I let you know what they sound like again!!!

Can't agree more with the comment about triple drivers - I am expecting delivery tomorrow of my ACS T1's having found both their T2's and T15's very lacking on the bass front. My drummer uses standard Shure buds and says they are better than any other monitors he has had in the past! Fingers crossed that the T1's do all that thy should.

Just tried it with the jazz and exactly the same. It makes all the right sounds but just seems that the output level is about half of what it should be. The input looks fine and the triggering sounds good too. Ref the switch cleaner where would you squirt it? Just seen a thread on Talk Bass saying that a company called Panic Music repair them. [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1342376761' post='1734009'] Hmm wouldn't be the battery on the ray would it? Might not be dead, but dying? [/quote]

Only tried with the Stingray 5 today but it was fine with that before so would be surprised. Last Saturday night it was fine with the jazz and hadn't used it since then. Really worried that it is going to be shafted!! [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1342368924' post='1733836'] I've never looked inside the mutrons - the deep impacts just pain because of the Micro processor. Does it behave the same way with another bass (passive/active etc)? [/quote]

Yep - I took it off the board and tried it in isolation so that I could check everything and nothing makes any difference. Surely if they can fix old Mu-Tron III's they can fix a DI?

Just doing some re-wiring of my board this morning and found out that my Deep Impact has a problem. When you click it on it is like it is running at half volume. You have to have the input level on full and the same for the output level to hear anything at all which is not right. Anyone experienced this before and got any ideas what the problem could be? If not can anyone suggest someone who could have a look at it and knows a bit about repairing older pedals?

I have recently been down this route but with another well known manufacturer. It is has not been a smooth ride but I would give the following advice: Get your impressions taken by a pro - doing it yourself is going to present all sorts of problems if you don't get the fit 100% right. I had mine taken by the company who make them and even the the seal was not quite right what happens then is you get nowhere near the amount of bass that you will want. I had to go back and get them done again by the MD this time. Secondly I would only opt for a minimum of 3 drivers, I have had a single and 2 driver so far and both really lacked enough bottom end to give me what I needed. Thirdly, I believe that Alien Ears are acrylic moulds and I hear that they are nowhere near as comfortable as silicone which heats up to body temperature and moves better especially if you sing at all. Interested to know how you get on.

Manged to take some pics today of the pre EB neck/headstock and the Classic so that you can see what you get in terms of "better woodwork". I think the Classics do look really good.

Will try and get one of my pics back up here. I didn't pay £2k for mine though!!! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1342212343' post='1731964'] Have you seen Gunsfreddy's? I have just had a new motorbike or I would of dropped the bomb to see what the boss said! Next year at least and thats if work is OK [/quote]

I have a pre EB and a Classic 5 and would say that they are very different beasts. I found the stock pre-amp in the Classic a bit lacking and changed it for an East 3 band and that made a world of difference. The Classic is a great bass and on mine the figuring in the neck and fingerboard makes it a great thing to look at - really pretty.

Not yet but interested to hear what they are like though.

Cheers guys,

Can someone advise where is cheapest for George L's these days?