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A swift and easy transaction with Alex. Communications were clear and speedy! Great

[quote name='PapaShandy' timestamp='1506002204' post='3375799'] I called about one today but apparently Bass Direct aren't doing Bergantino anymore and they sold their last one already. Looks like you'd have to order direct from the US. [/quote] Maybe Bergantino will be looking for another UK outlet. They know that the brand gets lots of love here for example.

[quote name='only4' timestamp='1505983163' post='3375584'] I'm seriously looking at taking a punt on one of these amps but I'm curious what speaker cabs current owners have got it paired with? Obviously it's a good match with Berg cabs but how do others sound? [/quote] I've been using mine with a Barefaced BB2 which is a [i]good[/i] configuration, but there is something sweet about being able to enable the onboard profiles fro Bergantino's own cabinets, thus I have a pair of HD112 cabinets that as a stack sound fantastic. Bergantino are the only brand I know of that are using the same sort of technology that top brand PA system manufacturers have been employing to match amplifiers and speakers - and it works. The thing is, [i]any [/i]cabinet will work. You don't have to be bound by 'the brand'. The profiles can be completely bypassed. It's a great sounding amp, even straight in to the PA as a DI box ha ha!!! I've used the HDn212 and of course the review I did demonstrated the HDN112.

I can't help thinking that the point of the thread, to come up with a more interesting design was missed a bit. Sure, beer bottle 'washers' might work, but pretty they ain't!

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505942619' post='3375451'] I was changing some strap locks over earlier and realised how bland and uninteresting the design of most strap locks are. I mean, the visible part is essentially they are just a piece of metal with a hole in, like a washer. Now I have some old coins somewhere, you know 10p and 50p pieces which would be far more interesting than the plain bit of metal (though too thick). I also have some metal plectrums which would be an improvement. I got to thinking, let's consult with the BC Massive for ideas, many heads being better than one, and all that... So any ideas of ways to improve strap locks with a bit of lateral thinking?? [/quote] It's interesting you brought this up actually, as I've always found pickups really boring to look at. Leo got it mostly right by putting a chrome cover over them, but maaaaaaan are soap bar pickups uninspiring! /railroad

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nBXf1ghxvU

[quote name='bigjimmyc' timestamp='1505836269' post='3374661'] [attachment=253971:IMG_3082.PNG][attachment=253972:IMG_3083.jpg] If anyone's worried, I should point out that I paid the full asking price without quibbling. [/quote] My first proper amp was a 3520! I loved it, but sold it like a baffoon to buy guitar gear!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1505832348' post='3374626'] That could be it. I know that if you don't take care to get a good break angle over the nut on a Fender-style bass, particularly on the A string, you can have problems. [/quote] Yes, hence the added the A string clamp to pull the string downward. If it vibrates in the slot, it affects the string tone.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1505825225' post='3374570'] Furthermore, I remember watching a science program about Piano design and the 'inventors' of a system managed to make a like for like piano sound more resonant and detailed in tone. I think they used a similar method of bilateral string mounting. I'd have to look that up though!! [/quote] I'm looking for the news piece on this, but I ca only find the Barenboim Piano - which I don't think is the piece I recall. I'll look some more.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1505825026' post='3374565'] The break angle over the saddles or nut can make a difference it seems. A higher action, meaning the saddles are much higher means that the string going over the saddle down to where the ball end is mounted, will have a greater force being applied to the top of the saddle. Or to put it another way, the string will be more tightly anchored to the saddle. The same *can* happen for the nut. I have a bass with a string retainer on it. I took the retainer off as I decided to spray it a different colour. With the bass tuned up to standard pitch, there was a noticeable (not massive though) difference to the tone of the open strings. The string being pulled down tightly against the nut made a difference to the tone. Which is annoying as I really don't like string retainers over all strings! Guess I need to find a slotted 'quick release' version! [/quote] Furthermore, I remember watching a science program about Piano design and the 'inventors' of a system managed to make a like for like piano sound more resonant and detailed in tone. I think they used a similar method of bilateral string mounting. I'd have to look that up though!!

The break angle over the saddles or nut can make a difference it seems. A higher action, meaning the saddles are much higher means that the string going over the saddle down to where the ball end is mounted, will have a greater force being applied to the top of the saddle. Or to put it another way, the string will be more tightly anchored to the saddle. The same *can* happen for the nut. I have a bass with a string retainer on it. I took the retainer off as I decided to spray it a different colour. With the bass tuned up to standard pitch, there was a noticeable (not massive though) difference to the tone of the open strings. The string being pulled down tightly against the nut made a difference to the tone. Which is annoying as I really don't like string retainers over all strings! Guess I need to find a slotted 'quick release' version!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1505817626' post='3374477'] This thread is depressing with some of the attitudes on display and justifications being made. [/quote] Indeed. Female bassists are just queuing up to join BassChat... not.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1493747742' post='3290420'] Looks like a great little bass. Would be brilliant to have at work... Sorry about the crappy quality BC 'title card' by the way... maybe we need a competition to do a new one??? Cheers ped [/quote] I think a competition might be a good idea!

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1505741608' post='3373910'] Any more news on this - looks great from the video [/quote] Ask away, I'll be happy to respond!

Anyway, KK Jale, we've hopefully a recording of the track coming through - hopefully it will be the lyrics we are expecting. Your help was very much appreciated and I'll let you know if you have saved the day

Having worked as a musician very closely with sufferers of Dementia, this hits hard. I had an emotional time getting to know some truly beautiful people but seeing how Dementia affects them. I've met TM a few times and on one memorable occasion, I wanted to tell him that I loved his playing and enthusiasm, but he beat me to it, complimenting my own playing instead.