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[quote name='ead' timestamp='1489652181' post='3258596'] The super long D'Addarios fitted the B string on my Combustion well enough with no silk hanging over. Are the Combustions different in some way as I thought Dingwalls were all 34" to 37" scale unless you otherwise requested? [/quote] At the nut end the outer winding of the B string falls short in all the examples I've seen including my own basses. I'd be interested to see a picture of yours to see how the string does go on. Maybe you have a different model, I have no idea! Mine is a 2016 version.

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1489582161' post='3258114'] Worth trawling Talkbass as well - the general informed opinion is that you need a preamp capable of handling the very high impedence of a Piezo pickup otherwise your tone will be shot to pieces.. [/quote] Yes indeed. Radial do a range of pedal preamps with a 10M ohm input for just this need

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1489484707' post='3257265'] Oh bloody hell Dood, get a grip! I was talking about radio in general, not the BBC. I'd say more, but you've already dragged f***ing politics into this topic. [/quote] Guess I forgot the smiley

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1489481308' post='3257220'] Understatement of the year so far ... [/quote] Yes! Biased in what they play, say, do... Can't expect much more from the British Biased Corporation

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1489402362' post='3256547'] Life of preamp valves is years. [/quote] Yet like lightbulbs they can yield a surprise end of life sooner than you'd hope lol

If those sleeves are the cause of the issue, you could use a hot glue gun to fix them in place. (It would be wise to run it by a tech if you are unsure where to put the glue). I have to say though, It's unusual for these to cause noise unless one of the components nearby has a dry joint or is faulty. The first place I'd actually go look is at the valves in case they need reseating or one or more has gone microphonic, often the cause of vibration noise being amplified. There are three 12AX7 and one 12AU7 (ECC83, ECC82 for us in the UK). Check those by gently tapping them with a pencil whilst all is plugged in and turned up. Again, there are very high voltages running around inside the amp so if you are not happy with doing this, run it by a tech

[quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1489398846' post='3256510'] One month trial period! [/quote] One month trial [i]and [/i]delivered to your front door if you want!

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1489327547' post='3256037'] [size=8]Zombie Thread![/size] [/quote] lol

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1488977658' post='3253395'] I have previously bought D'Addario singles for a Dingwall (albeit 5-string). Extra Long Scale for the B and E and Long Scale for the A to G strings, they worked fine. [/quote] [quote name='Mwoit' timestamp='1489048827' post='3253906'] Neil from Newtone is sending me out 2 new strings for the low B and E so that's kind of him. Hopefully sooner than later. I've stayed away from D'Addario before as I used to own a Carvin XB76 (35 1/4") and the strings didn't fit. If they do fit a 37" Dingwall, that'd be nice. [/quote] They won't fit the Dingwall 37" basses (e.g AB1) but will fit the Super P and Super J basses as they have a shorter scale length of 35"

A great cabinet with a decent set of drivers and an exceptional crossover doesn't appear to be the norm. It's a shame as it should be. There are of course plenty of manufacturers that do make incredible sounding bass cabinets, but unfortunately there are also plenty that make cabinets to a price point rather than a quality point. The poorest of designs leave a gaping hole in the frequency spectrum in between the woofer and tweeter, often making the HF unit a pointless addition as all you end up hearing is hiss from the amplifier through it. This is made even worse by those using, for example, dead strings that have a softening of top end content anyway, or, an amplifier that is design to roll off the highs in the regions where a tweeter might be useful.

i've just started using the [b]Deepdish GigBook[/b] app. Having found others to be clunky and a faff to sort out, this one, after reading the helpful 'how to' had me up and running in minutes. I liked ForScore but I couldn't help thinking there had to be an easier way and have now stopped using it. OnSong again for some reason I just didn't find intuitive even though it gets rave reviews. We're all different I suppose!

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1489173489' post='3255025'] Pelican are ace and popular in touring world but aren't cheap. The 1510 is the hand luggage sized model. I've got a Peli knock off from Trifibre.co.uk, cost me £45 inc courier delivery - their equivalent to the 1510 from the Challenger range. I think the model is TR5015. Had it for two years as my main toolbox for audio and backline teching and it's been rock solid. You don't get the lifetime guarantee that Pelican provide, but it's also a quarter of the price! EDIT: Here's the link https://store.trifibre.co.uk/waterproof-wheeled-rolling-travel-equipment-tool-hard-case-pick-and-pluck-foam.html Fifty quid with the pick and pluck foam insert, or a couple of quid less without. Also, the official Peli 1510 lid organiser fits this too, as do the divider sets etc. [/quote] Oh wow! That looks good!!! I'll take a closer look now!

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1489172676' post='3255017'] In a couple of years you can move onto something like this ? [/quote] There are days, like today that the above scenario feels much closer...

Yes! The TC is actually amazing.

A little birdy suggests that we're looking at closer to the end of the month.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1489166938' post='3254939'] I'm using an airplain cabin case with trolley for the past 5-6 years and it's still going strong even though it's made of fabric. Something like this: I can carry my amp, all the cables, spare battery, strap, mic, music sheets and pen, gaffa tape, guitar stand, my pedalboard (5 pedals) and even a micro mic stand if needed. All fit inside, and it has wheels so i don't have to carry it's weight! [/quote] That's the kinda thing I used the other night, although it looked less chunky than the one pictured. I was a bit concerned it might not take the beating - so maybe this is still the way to go, but just find one made out of decent strong material rather than the rather fetching 'cow print' I was sporting at rehearsal. Pretty but a little flimsy!

For drop tuning on a Dingwall, I've been very lucky as my fellow D'addario friend Nolly has sent me some of the strings he uses.

[quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1489050425' post='3253922'] Dood has some experience with using our strings on Dingwalls. Our superlong strings are wound to 38" from the ball end, unfortunately this isn't quite enough for a 37" scale low B on a Dingwall when you take the distance behind the string saddle into account. As therealting suggests you should always measure from the location of the ball end to the far side of the nut to avoid heartache! [/quote] I do indeed and yes, for the Dingwall models with a 37" scale length, (lowest string) the D'Addario 38" Super-Long string is a smidge too short to make it through the nut, seated [i]correctly[/i]. Another centimetre would be spot on for string fitment. I haven't checked the E string on Dingwalls, but at 36.25" scale length, I suspect that the Super-Long gauge will meet the nut correctly. Maybe that's something we should test? I am happy to do any leg work if need be.

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1489163882' post='3254897'] The home contents insurer declined to insure it all because as I play gigs for money,[b] it is considered professional equipment rather than just hobby gear[/b]. At least after tomorrow's gig I will have earned enough this year so far to pay for the insurance! [/quote] Yes, definitely worth checking out on home policies! The small print is often [i]very[/i] small so easily missed too.

[quote name='neilp' timestamp='1489072558' post='3254179'] MU membership gets you £3K of insurance for nothing as well as PL and I think PI. [/quote] And the insurance covers you anywhere in the world, unlike other policies. Buying in to more than £3k cover is a doddle and the sky is the limit. Not only that, being an MU member you get decent advice and support that covers everything from teaching to contracts with venues and legal matters.

Brilliant suggestions! Really appreciate the help. I'll check them all out. Those Pelicases and CaseFarm linked products look pretty nice!

A new band job means that I am taking random gear items to rehearsals and of course gigs. I am joining the masses of travelling light and have found that with my bass, cab and a suitable case I can almost carry all my kit in one journey from the motor. Last night I used a suitcase (I think it's the maximum sized for carry-on aircraft luggage) and managed to get everything I need in, just. Thing is though, it's not built for bass gear. I'll probably tear it to shreds. So I am looking for a similar size case, if not a bit bigger, that I can get all this kit in that is designed for us musos. Actually like that this case has wheels and a pull handle too, that would be a bonus. Suggestions please and thank you

You mean like Remote Session recording? Yeah, I've done it for quite a while now. Just finished recording an album with more band members than I've ever recorded with to date (an Orchestra and a Choir as well as a full band!) Will be released soon. I've worked with some really amazing musicians across the world. Lots of fun but can be hard work. Drop me a line. Dan