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Thank you chaps! Awesome Very kind!

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1424352136' post='2695436'] I've not personally, but then he did start a thread on here for feedback so it would be reasonable to expect him to read it. [/quote] True, I do check back on threads I've started - but I have to say it has been so long since I've seen the last thread about BGM that I didn't know who had started it. If it has long gone I suspect members won't go looking for it specifically. Just a thought really.

Of course if you haven't seen it already, there's a very cool BassChat Spotify playlist you are free to add to, that I'm enjoying listening to right now! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/246416-spotify-best-bass-lines-evaaar-playlist-get-involved/page__st__30__p__2604961__hl__spotify__fromsearch__1#entry2604961"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2604961[/url]

Has anyone actually taken up Joel's offer and emailed him? I suspect he may be too busy to read this thread often. Just wondering really.

Right! I played with the 300W version today and i have to say I think it sounded really good! Up against a D Class head it oozed body even before adding in the drive section we at the studio agreed.

[quote name='tonyf' timestamp='1424208179' post='2693930'] #IEM_Freak ;-) [/quote] Think he'll need to change his forum ID!

I've done the whole thread! Wow, that's some superb information! A few models certainly crop up again and again, so I'll be basing my research specifically on those. Like you Russ, I am more likely to go for something that can be bass heavy and I am certainly looking for something that reaches up in to that 'air' of top end without fatigue in the 2-4k region. - That said, I do have a dip in my hearing in that area, so it might even be a good idea to seek some extra advice if I am armed with my hearing test results. I'm not too fussed about being hard-wired and I've had a few ideas about channeling my ear feed with my usual guitar cable without too much fuss. I will look at a suitable module to act as my level control / brickwall limiter etc when a headphone mix isn't available too. I think I'll concentrate on the in-ears first. Really, thank you all for the advice - Russ, especially you.

That's a big beasty!!!

That's my thinking - I've an Alesis programmable EQ that I keep threatening to put in my bass 'rig' because it always ends up being really useful for the reasons you mention. Having it all in one box would be really handy.

Right, well that's it then. Has anyone got a gran I can sell? - Just need to decide which version to go for. Roxanne? V8? QI? A whole word of -I-dont-know-yet!

Once again, thank you

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1424023546' post='2691672'] No.... don't go the 535 moulds route...!! it's a half way house. If you are going to pay for moulds and 535s, seriously, just go custom. The difference is way big. I tried telling Tonyf this... he ended up going to customs in the end anyway after going the Shure with moulds route. Listen to me on this one! Also, read through the thread for opinions on ACS. They are OK - but ultimately, there are far better options for bass players, for lot less money. I have the live pack with a set of T1s. They are OK, but I'd rather take a better monitor with a decent aux feed over the T1s with the live pack (this all depends on the desk of course). For example, check out a 1964 quad. [url="http://www.custom-inearmonitors.co.uk/iems/1964-ears-1964-Qi-quad-driver-custom-in-ear-monitors.php"]http://www.custom-in...ar-monitors.php[/url] Seriously, spend half an hour or so reading through this whole thread. I reckon it gives you the best information that you can find on the net. You are looking 260 + 130ish (factoring in impressions cost) for a set of Shure 535s with sleeves. 110 quid short of a full on custom (you can normally wangle free imps) with the treble, mid and dual lows that you really need. I know it's 110 quid but the difference between custom and universals is night and day and easily worth 110 for the comfort and perfect fit which gives you the uber clarity and thumping bass that you don't get with an ill-fitting universal. They will never fall out when you are performing... and above all, they are as cool as.... ...and you can't put a price on that. [/quote] Your comments are very much appreciated and I will certainly give this thread a good read in detail. Speaking frankly, it's my hearing that needs looking after too and if I am already happy to pay for pro moulds just for protecting my lug-oles then I shouldn't skimp on getting good quality sound in to them either.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1424014353' post='2691520'] Nothing beats customs but if you don't have problems with universals and don't want to throw yourself into the world of custom IEMs, the Shure range is actually pretty good. You have to pay serious money (circa 1k+) on IEMs to get as good as a great set of on ears (width of soundstage is always cited as a problem) - but not many people want to sport the Paul Gilbert look on stage! [/quote] I think ultimately I will always wonder if I should have upgraded to customs in the first place and thus the likes of ACS will be on the list. - I've asked on my FB page for experiences too, I guess I wanted to know if 535's with some moulds would do the job.

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1423999708' post='2691281'] If you are using them for stage use, they are pretty much as good as anything else you can get in the price range - there's the IE8s from Sennheiser too... which are meant to have have a very deep bass but I am yet to find anybody who can fit them in their ears without them falling out. [/quote] Thanks EBS'! For stage use yes, but if they make good for 'quiet practice' then also good! I'll take a look at the IE8's too. Either that or it's time to hit the credit card ha!

[quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1422549122' post='2673991'] I'm really looking forward to checking it out too. The IP series inspired me to roll my own amp with the same OEM power amp/DSP chip set that Jim used. For his sake, hope he used something a lot more user-friendly on the programming end this time! [/quote] I'm looking forward to trying out this amp too. I like the idea of fine tuning amp and cabinet combinations with a tweakable EQ and filters. It makes lots of sense to me.

What's the feeling from IEM users about Shure 535 in comparison to some of the other models mentioned in this thread? Any experiences to share?

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1423930646' post='2690504'] That would be a ABI 5/3 in Ferrari Yellow. My dream dingwall, if you make it an all wenge neck [/quote] Indeed it is! It is also very unusual now as I've completely rewired it! (There's a thread about it) - As far as I know, at the moment it is the only Dingwall bass that features *only* serial pickup configurations. My mate Ben who lives just down the road from me has an AB1 5/3 with the Wenge neck and I have to say, it looks amazing! If I remember I'll endeavour to get a picture on this thread!

I wonder how this would get on for bass guitar? http://www.carvinworld.com/products/TS100

That's in the right ball park for sure JapanAxe - and to be honest the preamp only need be a simple Marshall tone stack (cathode follower?) rather than lots of gubbins on board.