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I wasn't aware of that, so no, i'd assume it'd be ok. A possible fault then? Have you inspected the electronics to make sure they're untouched? Next up will be bypassing the pre to see if its a problem with the active pickup or the preamp.

Ok, I think the EMG pickup's output is too hot for the preamp. I've heard of this happening before. Indeed, my EMGs on my bass can easily overdrive some pedals, so I have to be careful. The design of EMG pickups is actually that they shouldn't be that far away from the strings anyway. They use weaker magnets to cut down on 'string pull' problems and 'wolfing' in guitar pickups then use a high spec internal preamp to boost the output back up. The instruction I believe do actually say to raise the pickups close to the strings. So, in short - no, the pickup shouldn't be that low. - It's time to grab a different preamp me thinks!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1358696253' post='1943484'] I tried out the black distortion pedal the other day. Quite nice, but did remove a fair chunk of low frequencies, plus adding a lot of mids as well. Ideal for guitar solos, but not so much as a bass drive - which I`m sure it wasn`t made for anyway. [/quote] I'd like to hear one with an LS-2 to blend that bass back in, especially if it adds some mids in.

Hi, my name is Dood and.. I ... I... You'll have to bear with me... ok, I can do this... I am Dood and I am a G.A.S-oholic

Is it an EMG preamp?

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1358695148' post='1943464'] I've seen a review on TB that suggests it's good for mild overdrive ... any views on that ? I think I must be misunderstanding mooer's use of the word 'pure' if this delivers overdrive. [/quote] You can set the gain to zero and use the volume control as a 'pure boost'. The EQ is really great actually. Can make a passive P bass sound round and plummy - or boost more to turn it in to an active groove machine. I liked that a lot. However, yes, the Pure boost can get gritty by driving the gain control higher but pulling the volume down in comparison. I think this would work very well as a boost in to the front of a valve amp to make the first gain stage distort further. Quite touch sensitive too for a simple little pedal. Definitely read as mild though - it's never going to be a Metal Zone!

Oh - I guess the other thing is board real estate. The smaller the better. In fact, half of the Nova Dynamics would be perfect!

Nothing at all! It's an amazing pedal - I sold mine. DOH!! - They are a bit like hens teeth though. Having thought about it, what I'd really like is either Zoom to update the B3 to six effects at once or for them to finally bring out the MS-50B that was 'rumoured' with pictures earlier in the year. I'm slightly obsessive about my signal chain and I would like to maybe leave the Be to add 'extra effects' and maybe have one or two pedals to set my 'always on' core tone. Something I do with a bunch of Boss pedals. The MS-50G could take care of that for example - but of not, I really like the idea of that tiny compressor pictured above to add a bit of squishy in to my tone!

Thank you! I've seen Billy Sheehan demoing the original Philosopher's Tone pedal by Pigtronix that has a distortion section as well as the blendable comp. i'll check this pedal out now!

It's great to see a musician obviously getting a great deal of passion out of playing an instrument but at the same time really delivering a superb performance. Doesn't matter what age or ability, I get inspired watching a musician lost in their moment. It reminds me why after nearly 25 years, I've never put the bass down.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1358527484' post='1940934'] It's a typographic error. They've actually been crowned "Britain's Hardest W@nking Band". Explains how they stay in shape. I guess they must switch arms every few weeks or something to maintain symmetry. [/quote] I saw earlier today that they had an advertising campaign with their faces on condom packaging. Maybe they enjoy the 'posh' variety then!!

Excellent Discreet - I'll take a look at those too.

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1357738934' post='1927509'] Thanksf for all the suggestions guys. Have managed to pick up an as new 4.5" wide Richter Springbreak for good money, so hopefully I'm all sorted. [/quote] [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1358438500' post='1939171'] Sold it on as it wasn't grippy enough for me. However, having spoken to Lars at Richter he's going to send some straps to Phil at Bass Gear for me to try out! The quality was certainly there, lovely straps. [/quote] I was about to ask about straps wider than 4" - Will need to look in to these too!

That's a really good idea actually. Noted!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1358521987' post='1940779'] Not many controls on that Dood, especially with the high output on your basses I would want to try before you buy. [/quote] Exactly the reason for me enquiry! - I think this one has dip switches inside to pull back the input gain - but yes, with my rig, I'd need to try before buy.

[quote name='kerley' timestamp='1358522099' post='1940783'] Haredst working is debatable and clearly has not direct link to number of shows headlined. The correct headline would be; [i]JLS have headlined more major concerts than any other artists in 2012[/i] [/quote] Which would still be incorrect - unless the few bands mentioned are the only ones that the 'award people' have ever heard of or listened to from underneath their rock. The headline should more likely be: [i]JLS have headlined a relatively small amount of gigs but win the award for making us the most amount of money in comparison to any other artists in 2012.[/i]

Hi all! Well, I've always been a big fan of a technique called 'parallel compression' where one mixes a compressed signal with a dry signal. I love what it does to my bass signal and over all 'feel' of playing. For the uninitiated, it seems like a strange thing to do. Is it not negating the action of the compressor? Well - yes and no. The action of a compressor is to squeeze the dynamic range, limiting the loud attack of notes but at the same time raising the level of lower volume passages (such as a solo or a particular technique such as tapping). What the Parallel blend does is enable those louder dynamics to still come through with the power intended via the dry mix of the signal, but quieter passages to be raised in volume by the compressed signal (once normalised). I've used various rack units and pedals such as the TC C300 and Nova Dynamics which are amazing - but I fancy taking a look at alternatives that don't seem to get a mention over here on BassChat. So, does anyone use the VFE White Horse, Xotic SP Compressor, Walrus Audio Deep Six or Wampler Ego for example? I realise that I can attain the same function using my B3 - but the Xotic SP is tiny and would be rather cool on my board!

I had a good ole rant about this earlier on FB. Here's the cliff notes!! lol [quote] [color=#333333]It's an insult to uk musicians who work their arses off. JLS should be ashamed of themselves for accepting the award, that's my beef with them - but more so my anger is directed toward the buffoons who came up with and short listed this award in the first place. It's no wonder the industry is ****ed when this sort of b******t is churned out. It's not helping support what's left of a once thriving music industry that the rest of the world looked to for great talent. You don't even need that today it seems from this news story.[/color] [color=#333333][/quote][/color] Edited, as it was a bit of a pre-coffee rage first thing this morning!

[quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1358453536' post='1939606'] Ever tried a thumb pick? [/quote] I used to use them all the time, but it had to be a certain type, trimmed to size - i forget which. Very handy for switching to tapping, as you'd never drop ir have to put the pick down when switching technique. Though it did get in the way for slappage! Lol

Actually, on the box for the Mic it is written 'sEX1' - i dont think it was an accident! I have visions of a SEX Shock Mount being some kind of private sporting pursuit manoeuvre!

Planet Waves do 'Pick Rite' and 'Sure Picks' both with moulded rubber grips and also 'Adjustable Insert Picks' that allow you, as the name suggests, to insert a pick of your choice in to a rubber sleeve. Also, alternative materials and grips such as NylFlex and Delflex plectrums use a 'finish' to grip on to. I have to say that I've been pretty pleased with these. http://www.planetwaves.com/pwPicks.Page?ActiveID=4099

Aria have reintroduced the SB1000 models recently. I reviewed one myself, a SB1000RIB and found it to be a superb instrument, very well built indeed with a super fast neck. The price tag is up in the 'premium instruments' range, but the model we had in to the magazine studio was flawless. I'd expect the CB model to be the same.