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[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1435155188' post='2806007'] Nice to see you on here SmoothHoundChris! With a transmitter that small, hope you are gunning for the sax/trumpet/horn market? The dinkiest transmitter would be a right coo in that market! [/quote] I really like that the transmitter is small too. I mean, if you are slipping a small D Class head in to the front of a bass gig bag and carrying your cabinet in one hand, the last thing you want is a big wireless box to fit in the case too. I think this is a great little product and I suspect after taking it out for a proper spin it'll win me over. I'll get the low F# on it later

[quote name='SmoothHoundChris' timestamp='1435153068' post='2805981'] I assume your bass has passive pickups then? The wireless is effectively providing a pre-amp so your pickups aren't loaded by the cable. I prefer the sound of my guitars through the wireless but for some people it's a touch too bright so they can round it off with the cable tone simulator. [/quote] Yes! Spot on, I was running my bass in passive mode! - I'll try it with my actives later

Little bit of testing earlier on and I have to say that this is quite a cool wireless. I configured it to the 5ms setting and I feel you'd be hard pushed to tell much difference between that and a 20ft cable. (I say that as I am A/B'ing with said cable). I'm yet to try it out in a band setting but right now, for the money, I think this is a cracking box of tricks. Simple, no hassle set up. edit: with ref to the cable - there is also a cable length 'simulator' on the device too which is very good. With this switched off (I preferred that setting) there is a nice added clarity in comparison to a long lead. Just a smidge, but it is noticeable.

You can't get much better than that ey! Straight from SmoothHound! Brilliant! Great to see you on here Chris! - I'm pleased to say that I should have some time today to finally plug the classic in for a good work out!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1435090453' post='2805433'] Remember when you are hearing a low B, you are hearing the harmonic content also, not just the fundamental "B". Anything above 10ms in a close monitoring situation is a nightmare... Your striking of the string will be noticeably out with the rest of the music. For maximum laughs, you should try singing against a >10ms delay when you have got a feed direct into your ears. [/quote] If I am recording on a laggy system (thankfully it hasn't happened recently) it is possible to notice when the latency is higher than optimum settings. I can't really explain it and it's something you have to sort of test out, but even before your ear notices the sound delay, playing the bass just feels different. Less responsive. The only way I can describe it is to liken it to going from my bass set up to a budget instrument that has uneven frets, bad neck relief or unbalanced action. Just feels like you're fighting it as the sound comes back through to you via isolating cans.

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1434989844' post='2804473'] Spec page says 8ms latency. That's quite a lot compared to other products. Line 6 G30 is about 4ms and the new G70 and G75 is only 1.5ms. [/quote] I'd be keen to test both verses a standard 20ft cable. I wonder if Line 6 are being a bit keen and SmoothHound conservative? Or maybe it's the other way round! I do find the 1.5ms thing a bit hard to believe though knowing the sort of latency you get through the A/D- D/A conversion of even a simple effect pedal. Very cool if it is true though. I can do a pretty 'dirty' test of latency I think but I don't have any line 6 units to run as a comparison.

I'm hoping to get it hooked up later on this evening! - I too like the way that it can be mounted on a strap too Muppet. I have to say that the hinge for the 1/4" jack plug on this one looks pretty strong as it is all metal.

I've not had a chance to plug it in yet as the weekend has been full of festivities but the specs are on the product listing suggesting a very capable battery life and low latency. Watch this space!

I'll be reviewing a 5 string LionHeart next week.

Initial thoughts are that it is well made, and presented well. It would certainly go well with any kit in which you are using to travel light and there's quite a lot of functionality but in for configuring it - though the system comes ' set up' and ready to go straight out of the box. Can't wait to plug it in actually!

I have one of these lil chaps sat on my desk right now. I'll report back in a day or so once I've given it a whirl, but so far the specifications look good - and it is tiny! The company are based in Cambridge too which is great to see. http://www.smoothhound-innovations.com

Similarly, I took the advice of Russ and Tony here, bypassed the generics and went for a full moulded set too. Never looking back. I too have the 1964 V8.

Issue 33 and 34 now on.

I'll be reviewing one of the new 5 string LionHearts next month too. I've played it already and it's a beaut!

There's also Reidmar 750 I understand: http://www.iguitarmag.com/news/2015/04/ebs-expands-reidmar-series-with-reidmar-750-lightweight-bass-amp/

Genuinely, the gold looks even better in real life! It has a texture to it that seems to change colour as you move the in-ear around! Thanks guys, your help was awesome! Very pleased!

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1434549675' post='2800680'] My three, L-R: 1971 Precision Fender Japan/USA Precision Fender Japan/Warmoth P/J [url="http://postimg.org/image/iai4gub8v/full/"][/url] [url="http://postimage.org/"]upload photo[/url] [/quote] Nice machines there!

Interestingly, my Fender Power Jazz Bass Special also has a reversed P pickup as standard - the (passive version) Jazz Bass Special had the more familiar placement.

I meant to get round to post these babies! Here are my 1964ears V8 models that I ordered through the rather awesome Custom IEM Company.

[quote name='Iain' timestamp='1434487836' post='2800173'] Congrats & welcome to the Dingwall club! I'd planned on getting a Combustion util a trip to BD saw me buy a Z3... So much for will power! [/quote] Similarly, I ended up with an AB1 instead of a combustion! But I still want a combustion too! Welcome to the club!!

If you are using distortions, I;d be careful with any cabinet that has a tweeter in it - you'll probably find that you'll want to turn the tweeter level all the way down or off. If you are using the likes of the Big baby or Big Twin II, then I'd treat them more like a PA cabinet (as they do that job incredibly well) and run some sort of speaker simulator app or pedal in the effects loop before running the guitar signal out to the cabinet. You may find things sound a bit brittle and raspy without. Anyone who has plugged a high gain guitar distortion pedal straight in to a PA will know what I mean! Euurghhh!!!

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[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBJksbgzuUA&spfreload=10[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euSjatH9LjQ&spfreload=10[/media] Those 'law suit' Matsumoku basses seem to be highly regarded. I'm quite looking forward to giving one a spin!

NICE!