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[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1458662252' post='3009586'] I want to know the options really When I was gigging a lot (about 10 years ago) I was using Elites 5 string sets plus matching high Cs, and these were OK but died quite quickly. I also went through a phase of Elixers but I hated the way the plastic came off, although I gather they've solved this problem in the mean time? The Newtone set I'm on about was very heavy, I think .145 on the B and .40 on the C, and they were great and lasted ages. They cost me about £65 though In the last 12 months I've tried Pro Steels which were 0.32 to 0.130. The high C snapped on the first or second "pop" (I'm quite an aggressive player) but other than this they're OK. The low B is nowhere near as good as the Newtone though I don't know if this is down to the gauge or the construction. I also had some Warwick Red Label and snapped the high C within a minute and the low B within a day Basically I'm on a very tight budget so it'd be good to be able to compare lots of different 6 string sets by price and figure out what I can afford [/quote] On a side note, if you keep snapping high strings, it may not be the string at fault. Genuinely, no word of a lie, I haven't snapped a string in 20 years. Common causes include a sharp rasp or mishapen bridge saddle slot. You may need to file it smooth if it has 'teeth' in it; grooves made string wear. Or, of course, a look at the way you are pulling strings? I mean that to help and not to be critical of the way you play, I hope it helps

[quote name='Bikenbass' timestamp='1458649837' post='3009387'] Thanks for the lovely chap reference, but I'm in my 50's! (Hi Dan, best wishes to you and yours.) [/quote] Ahhh ha ha!!!! In that case, I will add to my post "and one super bass player who was in his 50's too"!! You are of course a lovely chap too!

I think Join My Band is the problem there, not you! One of my bass students is in his 70's and another lovely chap I taught was in his 60's - No way is there even a scrap heap! Just got to find the people to play with through a different route. The first proper band I played in, I was about 14 and the rest of the band were all 40+. We had such great fun, so it's not as if you should be confined to playing with just the 50+ers either. Good luck!

[quote name='Panamonte' timestamp='1458500570' post='3008120'] I've used my CM-2 in a loop with an LS-2 and it sounds fine. [/quote] `Excellent, thank you.

Jaco only needed... oh wait...

Anyone looped up the CM-2 with a blender yet? - Does the blender need a phase switch?

Thanks Kiwi! Started the ole cogs turning now!!

I see no cons whatsoever. Yeah, really nice. In fact, D'Addario make such a wide range of superb strings, I sometimes struggle to decide which ones I want to try next heh!! Right now I have the new NYXL's on a PJ bass, ProSteels on my 6 string bass, NYXL coated on my electric guitars, 80/20's on my acoustic and balanced tension on my P!

[quote name='horrorshowbass' timestamp='1458328771' post='3006764'] Dood, Sorry I've no idea! I think I did use it with an LS-2 during my "trying to sound like Chris Wolstenholme" phase☺ [/quote] I have an LS-2 left after selling some kit so it's likely I would 'blend' using that. I just wanted to find out from the readership if there would be any phase problems in doing so. I can test it here, but I don't have a CM2 yet. Either that, or the DarkGlass Vintage Deluxe is going to catch up with me beforehand!

I'd be interested to find out if this pedal works with a dry blend (and does it shift the signal out of phase thus requiring a phase switch on the blender).

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1458028656' post='3003933'] I don't think the point is to make a Dingwall Thunderbird copy though, just a Thunderbird shaped Dingwall, so I'm not surprised it doesn't sound like a T-Bird. [/quote] Exactly!!

[quote name='horrorshowbass' timestamp='1458162749' post='3005283'] Hi dood, yeah it's settings shown, classic mode with all controls at noon except low (1 o'clock).Bass was a Squier vintage modified short scale jag with a pick.Thanks for your comments guys, might do some more of these pedal sound clips. It's a great pedal, kind of like my Pork Loin but with a harder edge. Thanks [/quote] Thank you! Much appreciated!