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[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1470225452' post='3104217'] Does such a thing exist off the peg? 5 string Single H, or at least 1 H in the MM spot through neck 35" I figure a Stingray neck through is probably the closest, but is 34" - anything else out there? [/quote] I'm pretty sure Shuker Guitars have done one (or more). A custom build is a great way forward!

[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1469982852' post='3102451'] Oh I get that but my board can change weekly depending on what pedals I have coming or think of using again [/quote] Indeed mine too! Certain effects I will always keep - Octave, Chorus, Flange, Phase, Reverb, Delay, Wah, Pitch Shift, Detune etc etc, so the G System provides that without having 30+ pedals to do those jobs. The loops then mean that the stuff which the G-System can't do at least can be controlled as a program patch. One button push to reconfigure, as I'm not in to leaning down to change settings mid song. - I'm about to add a Zoom MS60B that I can now control via MIDI too, which is going to give me access to even more daft noises with the option of remotely 'true bypass'ing to take it out of the path when I don't need. Ultimately, each to their own and what they need - we all do stuff differently, but it's cool to share

I always thought the point of having a pedal board was just that - chop and change all the time. Easy to remove connections and non-permanent hardware mounting makes it the perfect system for chopping and changing. I've dabbled with pedal boards but I've never really stuck to it. The closest I can get is that I use a TC G-System for all of the usual suspects, but it has four switchable loops on board that allow me to insert any effects not on the G-System depending on gig. I also love it as it has an integrated power supply too, so the only thing at my feet is the controller. The brain, pedals, amp and power are all stowed away in a rack. Perfect for me but I can see how that wouldn't be ideal for everyone. Below is a picture of the brain removed from the pedal board. It fixes to the board, or you install it in a gig rack. Best of both worlds maybe?

[quote name='Musashimonkey' timestamp='1469744257' post='3100855'] Cool, really glad you like it, a definite +1 for Sibob and a +1 for the Clarett 2 Pre; incredible (both of them!). The latency is so low, and the sound is so good I use it for all my home headphone practice now! Thanks Sibob. �� [/quote] Yes! It has been a joy to use! My upgraded IEMs also arrived yesterday. I spent the whole evening last night learning songs for a gig using the two together. Great sound. The lack of latency is just mind boggling. I know Focusrite wouldn't make things up, but to max out my machine and the interfaces to not even break a sweat is a superb when dealing with 48+ tracks of audio and recording at the same time. Thank you Sibob. Very pleased - Love the Focusrite Control, especially saving routings for fast access control. Nice!

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1469775205' post='3100916'] I got it as part of a £50 job lot (three guitars/practice amp) on Gumtree. It needed a load of work, but body and neck are sound. I'd like to stick a different pickup in, but ultimately it's the type of bass no one looks at twice. [/quote] That's a bargain! Interestingly, my slightly battered bass has been the subject of much discussion, especially when I also tell them how much I paid for it verses a 'real' 76 precision. What makes me chuckle is that I bought some new bits for it - and the Fender pick guard is such a close match that all of the screw holes line up! Ash + Maple win

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469746173' post='3100872'] Pretty good for those low G-flats, too... [/quote] Hmmmm. I should probably play some more of those lol lol. Should I be sat down or stood up? - Actually, no need to answer that. The clarity of a BT2 is awesome wherever you stand!

Thank you Kevin, Thank you Lewis!

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469745740' post='3100866'] It's not really power, it's 'headroom'. Very sensible. [/quote] Ahhhh yes, that's what I should have said. Great for those low F#'s.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469745166' post='3100857'] Getting into the demolition business then, Dan? [/quote] Not only that, it'd be rude not to use the other half of a 2400W QSC power amp* ... Lol *It's ok, I know I'm not needing all that power. It was a lightweight amp going cheap, so hey, what's a bassist to do

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1469745166' post='3100857'] Getting into the demolition business then, Dan? [/quote] Well, gotta have a fall back plan

I'm gonna have two Big Twin II cabs. Because that seems like a lot of fun

Just dropping a post in here to let everyone know how this all panned out. I must thank our very own Sibob for being absolutely ace and I now have a Focusrite Clarett 2Pre sat in my set up here. Genuinely took about ten minutes (would have been less if I had checked all my settings first) to be stunned at the quality of this interface. Thunderbolt is the way forward. I have NEVER seen such low latency figures on my kit (complete trip). No clicks, no drop outs, just superb tone. Very pleased indeed, it's a nice piece of kit that is about to make my life so much easier. Kinda wish I had it before I started recording this album! Doood

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1469623705' post='3099800'] REAPER!!!!! It's a great DAW, but I use it exactly in this way when I need to. I can even import video files of rehearsals, snip up the audio then export as an MP3. - So an app that is great for recording is also a brilliant editor too. Visually, as you can see the wave form of when the band is playing, verses silence, you can quickly find where to snip the file up in to pieces. Once done it's a case of doing any audio editing you might want (EQ'ing or chopping out noise etc) then use the built in rendering options to create the file types you want. Reaper works on Mac as well as Windows and available as a free trial which is not limited in any way. Genuinely, I liked the app so much I coughed up for a license then and there - which was many years ago and I have since bought in to the latest version more recently. [/quote] Oh yes, and Reaper allows for batch processing too. Set up 10 jobs for ten tracks, come back later to find a folder full of Wav files

REAPER!!!!! It's a great DAW, but I use it exactly in this way when I need to. I can even import video files of rehearsals, snip up the audio then export as an MP3. - So an app that is great for recording is also a brilliant editor too. Visually, as you can see the wave form of when the band is playing, verses silence, you can quickly find where to snip the file up in to pieces. Once done it's a case of doing any audio editing you might want (EQ'ing or chopping out noise etc) then use the built in rendering options to create the file types you want. Reaper works on Mac as well as Windows and available as a free trial which is not limited in any way. Genuinely, I liked the app so much I coughed up for a license then and there - which was many years ago and I have since bought in to the latest version more recently.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1469622590' post='3099779'] {snip} (it's an Aria Pro-II Primary - a Precision copy). [/quote] my 76 is a Aria-Pro 'Professional'. I'm not sure if yours is the same, but I have been very lucky I think. It is an amazing player, even for 40 years old. Actually feels nicer than the current Nate Mendel P, which is based on Nate's own 71 P.

Good question! Well, my 'looker' bass is also the best sounding and the best for the job (but I guess you'd expect that from a custom build by Shuker) - but that said, I'm really enjoying thrashing the pants off my '76 "law-suit" P Bass. It's a bit dented and looks like it has had a good life. Makes a great sound, but there's also the element of just being able to chuck a lead in any amp and JUST PLAY. I'm getting a lot of joy from that at the moment. In terms of 'getting that tone', having owned my Power Jazz for donkeys years, it never actually got to gig, but since having a respray and new electronics, it has turned in to a superb plug & play instrument, so it will definitely come out to the 4 string gigs. Oh and it looks pretty now too ha ha!! I am a bit of a snob, but only that I believe in gear that is right for the job. It does what it is supposed to and that's what I want to use and support I guess!