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If you can find one, I use the now discontinued Roland FC-50 otherwise known as a GFC-50. A brilliant little board with enough buttons to get you started but there is also a whole host of sockets on the back for those occasions you suddenly need to expand, e.g. adding two expression pedals.

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1422028763' post='2667975'] The front end is pretty much the same as the Vtype - just try one anyway..you'll probably like it! [/quote] True, the schematic topology is similar - So I'd go with just getting a big beast like the LH1000 - though the LH500 is no slouch. Other than being heavier than D Class offerings, it's practically unbeatable with reference to 'value for money'.

Yup! Absolutely true! I believe Mr Pastorius used his bridge pickup as a sort of ramp too? Not 100% on that one though.

Very nice! I reviewed a Lionheart bass last year and it got a thumbs up from the whole crew and the tech guy upstairs! Really comfy necks too. Very 'playable'. I'd like to get my hands on a cannon next!

Changing a bridge does make a difference and can be noted in the material used - even if it is one high mass bridge to another. Similarly, Guitarists change out trem blocks from cheap cast units to lumps of bell brass. The difference is clear as day yet the block itself isn't even anchoring the strings. In terms of whether or not it's a tonal improvement is completely up to the person trying the 'upgrade' out. I'd hazard a guess that even the heaviest of high mass bridges, made from the cheapest of materials is still going to sound the same if not worse than the starting point. Furthermore, choosing your bridge type and material may or may not alter the tone of your instrument in a way that you like. Some bridges can be brighter sounding, some help to add girth to the note. Some are £15 on ebay and you get what you pay for

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1421711615' post='2664316'] Done And up to date again I think. [/quote] Thank you

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1422116613' post='2668887'] The fanned frets work very well. Whether they work for you is something only you can answer. [/quote] Agreed! But only answer after trying them

Speaking of Logos, I see the 2015 model has also sprouted a TV logo instead of the previous script type.

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Wow! As I am enjoying a renewed interest in all things soldering iron related, I'm going to have fun with digging through the list on the Guitar FX Layouts pages!

[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1421842395' post='2665558'] I'm Looking for a small but loud amp solution ... lugging trace while sounded great and making me feel 15 again ... Is not doing me favors in the long run , and my other half wants the living room door to open all the way rather than bonking into the front of a stack. [/quote] So familiar!!!! I could have written this myself!

Thank you! - and thank you for the offer of help too! I made sure I sat down, took my time and didn't rush each stage.

Right then! All done! - My Dingwall AB1 has a new configuration. After chatting with Dingwall Tech Support, I've replaced the existing four way switch with my own custom wiring that has, in my opinion been a successful little project! My AB1 is a XXX version with three neodymium Dingwall pickups. Firstly I configured each of the coils to series wiring if there were not already. Each have two sets of coils inside. After testing the existing switch with this and liking what I'd done, it was time to have a go at the crazy plan in my OP. Tech support were superb and I have sourced the same high quality switches that Dingwall use. That has saved me worry about making sure they fit physically too. The main thing was finding a switch that would suit my schematic I'd mapped out. The four settings I mapped out first ended up being the ones I am going to keep as I've been so pleased with the results. They are: 1. Middle and Bridge in series - Sounds like a fat tone MM pickup! 2. Neck and Bridge in series - I like this one - it's like a jazz bass on steroids! 3. Neck and Middle in series - My neck pickup is one of the 'P Tone' models. This setting adds low end and low-mid hugeness to the typical P sound. 4. All pickups in series - well, you would, wouldn't you!!! It's big! The thing to note is that I did a bit of homework first to ensure that I wasn't going to end up with a mushy bass tone. My AB1 is an Alder body with Maple neck and Bird's Eye fretboard. It is naturally bright. The pickups themselves are balanced and have tons of clarity and finally the Glockenklang 3 band on board is capable of some real hifi as well as a bold low end extension. I knew that I wouldn't suffer from any weird passive loading effects in active mode, being as the preamp would also act as a buffer; those extra low mids and possible roll off of top end would easily be balanced with the choice of EQ. It was more luck than judgement if I am honest and that's why I bought a handful of switches on the off chance that I would want to prototype some different settings. The great news as I've said is that it all went to plan tonally first time (despite a mistake with my wiring initially. More haste less speed Dan!) I always liked the serial setting from the original switch on this bass, so I wanted to try the other pickup settings too. I've retained the passive mode too and all the qualities you'd expect are right there. Have I improved the Dingwall AB1? Well, some have said that their experiences of Dingwall basses was a little too clean for their liking. I think these settings allow you to access a bit of old school thump - but with added punch from the bass's own tonal qualities and EQ. My bass is now known as DV1! [attachment=181637:ABI5Front.jpg]

I quite fancy a 50's Precision or an AV '62 reissue P. Then again, another power jazz bass special. I don't know why, but I think the 'all original precision' (albeit reissue) might be cool to have in the flock with my 'out there' basses.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1421780705' post='2664974'] I have five of these I don't use that you are welcome to. Hung a Wal and a Status for years without s problem. PM me an address and I will send a couple over. [/quote] This makes BassChat amazing. Very kind offer there Bilbo!

[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1421763464' post='2664652'] I've never had a problem either, hence my comment about wiping your hands. The neck is naturally slippy with the lacquer, so it's your hands that are causing friction. [/quote] Yeah, I guess I didn't want to come in suggesting that the player is at fault, but I do teach all my students left hand grip that minimises contact with the surfaces of the neck that helps to speed up transitions between notes. I've undone what I call 'golf club grip' many times. If it's any help, I do suffer from sticky paws too and I seem to kill sets of strings very quickly - but on the same token, I am really gassing for a nice glossy necked P bass right now!!! Anyway, Single Malt, I just wanted to ask if maybe a position change on your left hand would help matters at all? Rather than selling a pride and joy?

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1421703142' post='2664192'] So with a fretless, there isn't really much point the fingerboard stopping is there - if the wood goes over the pickup, might as well carry on! [/quote] Shuker made a lovely fretless bass where the fretboard carried on all the way up to the bridge. edit: here:

Is it WAY too cheeky to add the page of a singular musician/artist type chap? This is me, http://www.facebook.com/DoodOnBass - a way of getting hold of an admin I suppose, but my music and magazine video reviews do get posted too! I'll have a couple more band pages to post in the near future, but they're not ready for release yet!

If I am honest with you, I really can't see why there's such a problem with glossy necks? Can you describe on what part of your hand you are you are finding it sticky?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1421626550' post='2663492'] Hm yes... now where have I seen that before..? [/quote]

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1421621258' post='2663455'] How high are they supposed to be? [/quote] If you have an adjustable height ramp, you set it to how you like it. Mine for example is set as if I am plucking the string normally, then I bring the 'stage' up to meet my finger, thus providing a preset 'limiter' of movement. My ramp does match the radius of the fretboard and I am able to adjust the ramp for height and angle. The thing I want to say about the ramp is that it's just a tool, as is a plectrum. It's not fixing a problem nor is it some sort of magical machine that makes me play like Paul Gilbert. I find it rather amusing that people get so hung up on the tools we use for music like it's cheating or being elitist. I really don't care.