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Has anyone ever had to change the barrel jack socket on these? The one on my SB325 keeps failing and the jack pops out.

How old are these and do they have a model number? I think there have been several versions? Cheers, C

On 12/07/2020 at 20:10, ahpook said:

A pad or phone with a built-in magnetometer and Physics Tookbox Suite installed would tell you the orientation and strength of the magnets.

I've used it for just this purpose.

Oooh, now that's a good idea.

I have tried flipping them but where you usually have 2 magnets, 1 either side on the back, these have 4, 2 end to end either side. Apart from trial and error, taking the pups out, flipping one magnet at a time and reinstalling I'm at a loss. There has to be a better way?

I popped a second hand set of these into my Geddy Lee Jazz as an experiment but they seem to be out of phase with themselves. The magnets had come away from the rear of the pick ups when I got them and since putting them back certain strings sound hollow. Any one had this problem and how did you fix this?

Cheers 

C

Is that £215 uk posted? 

Happy new year everyone!

I was playing my Dingwall NG2 5 string the other day and realised the active signal was cutting out when the bass pot was centre notched and would cut in and out with a loud thump when the knob was turned. This model has a Darkglass preamp and has been an absolute joy to play since I got it this Summer. 

I haven't had the back panel off yet and the batteries (2) have plenty of life in them.

Any thoughts lads and lasses?

I'm sure this has been asked before but...

I've recently acquired a rather lovely Dingwall NG2 5 string second hand and I spent a fair bit of last night setting it up but, it could do with a new set of strings.

Are there alternatives to the Dingwall sets available from Bass Direct, bearing in mind the low B is 37''?

Cheers,

C

SOLD.

That's gorgeous 

Serious bargain GK 500 watt combo still available for £300.

Sorry been away gigging, yes absolutely. 

22 hours ago, visog said:

Blimey - lot of overdrive options on offer there!... I'm guessing you're not on a folk gig.

So it made a pleasing noise then?

Funnily enough it was a rather loud Folk-Rock gig.

Very pleasing and it basically sounded the same as my base tone, but with growl and sustain for days. Very happy.

I got to use it in anger on Saturday and wow!

Geddy Lee and Jon Entwhistle because they sound unlike anyone that went before them.

The cursed GAS got me this morning and I've just ordered a Darkglass Duality Fuzz from Thomann. If it's half as good as I'm led to believe, I'll be a very happy camper and the Suffolk Folk-Rock scene is about to get rather noisy?

Now £300 

£325 delivered!!!

I need the space so how's  £350?

1 hour ago, arthurhenry said:

RS66 sets no longer have silk at the ball end for this very reason. Is this an old set?

Hmm! Must be I sold the 6 string bass I bought them for, on here a couple of years ago.

I'm on a bit of a journey with extended range basses and getting the best compromise between feel, tone and cost for strings. I think this Bass Collection 325 came with DR Sunbeams on, so maybe I've been a bit spoiled for the last year or so ( they only recently started to sound slightly off)?

Sunbeams are quite pricey compared to the competition and I had the Swing Bass 6 string set from my previous foray into the world of 4th down/4th upness, so used them, the Warwick Reds were bought as a backup fortunately.

Going slightly off topic, what else should I be considering? I've been very happy with DR strings (Blues) on guitar and currently have Roto Bass on the 4 string Jazzbass.

Need the space so who wants a bargain £395?

No use to me as I no longer have a 6 string bass. If anyone wants a Stainless Steel 025 gauge let me know and I'll pop it in the post to you?

Cheers,

C

Probably could trim the silk away I guess? I was just a bit disappointed 🙁

I've used Rotosound  Swing Bass and Roto Bass strings on and off for years and not had problem with sets on a 4 string. I've been enjoying gigging this NGC Nanyo SB325 for the last 14 months (Thanks GreenKing) and thought oops! definitely time for a string change. I've popped a spare Warwick Red Nickel on for now.

Has anyone else had this problem with Rotosound Swing Bass 665 sets? Silk wrap comes up too far on low b.