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[quote name='wateroftyne' post='861963' date='Jun 9 2010, 11:53 AM']Assuming the TC RH450 is digital modelling, I'm sold on that particular effort...[/quote] Yup, it's preamp is in the same DSP domain as the POD. It sounds great! When I bought my first Hartke Hydrive - I ran it with the RH450 - a very capable head that doesn't sound 'digital' at all.

I'll echo what has been said here already in that Jon has an incredible experience and eye for neck shapes. After a discussion and consultations for my first Shuker, I was 100% confident that I could leave him to build my headless Shuker, pretty much without seeing it at all. Honestly! I knew the neck was going to be exactly what I wanted, because I knew he understood what I wanted. My headless turned out even better than expected and is my absolute favourite and best bass I have ever played. Not just being biased - but I have played many many very expensive basses - and this one, being bespoke just is exactly what I wanted. no niggles, no nothing. With that in mind, it puts the 'time to build' in to perspective. You only have to look at the waiting list for other 'top of the range' custom builders to know that you are paying less and waiting less time for something just as good - and I'm sorry to say about other builders - The Shuker is better made too in comparison. {I am adding the disclaimer 'IMHO' to this post.}

[quote name='Dubs' post='861935' date='Jun 9 2010, 11:29 AM']but a very well programmed digital modeller does sound amazingly authentic.[/quote] I think this hits the nail on the head. As a sweeping statement *most* musicians are not techno geeks and thus expect to twiddle a few knobs and sound like SRV. However, modelling just doesn't work like that - infact even big valvey amp stacks don't either. The POD *can* sound amazing in the right hands - but a lack of experience - or indeed a lack of reading the manual in the first place will only grace you with a turd to polish. I would quite happily turn up to a studio session with just a POD (X3) - because I am confident that I can get the tones I want from it and you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference between live or model. - oh and finally, none of the sounds I use are stock ones... Eeeeesh!!! - I'd rather get the POD with no default sounds on! lol

[quote name='geoffbyrne' post='858688' date='Jun 6 2010, 10:27 AM']so those of you who have alu Hartkes, are they bottom shy, G.[/quote] NO! in a word! - I think it's probably a case of room EQ / personal taste / essential stage EQing / bad set up in play here. I could say the same about many rigs I have seen live. I wouldn't bang on about Hartke gear if it couldn't handle the bottom end I crave! I may sound biased, now that I am (recently) proudly endorsing. - however, I started using Hartke in the 90's because of their capability in the low end whilst remaining clear and true at high volumes. I ran two 4.5XLs with an SVT 2 Pro on top. I have recently moved to the LH1000 and two Hydrive 410 cabinets. Infact,I'll post a pic in a sec. TONS of clear bottom end! )

I hope you don't mind - I added the word 'Ampeg' to your title- because I know there is much love for the SVT610 and hopefully you will get more responses.

Oh sh*t no! I echo Stingray5 and hope that indeed he is with us for many more years to come!

Yes, my F1 hissed exactly the same. It is the head - but you will find that some tweeters are able to reproduce those upper frequencies that hiss appears most prominent in better than others, hence why it was more obvious with the Aggie cabs. Their tweeters are very clear sounding.

Tweeters don't hiss, amplifiers do. What you are probably hearing is just the power amplifier of the F500 idle. It's nothing to worry about and completely normal. ALL amplifiers hiss to an extent and what you are hearing is just being picked up by Aguilar's sensitive tweeter. If you are hearing a noise that is more than *just* hiss, then it might be worth checking the amplifier out, at least with another cab with a tweeter in to see if that does the same. You shouldn't hear whines and whistles if you have nothing connected to the amplifier and all the controls at zero.

[quote name='dan670844' post='856247' date='Jun 3 2010, 04:13 PM']Hi is anyone using a Peavey IPR1600 in there rack? I am using Crowns at the mo, have these got enough guts to drive the lows? enough puff. I am using Crown Torroidal tranny stuff at the mo (lots of spare juice) . I have not been impressed with this new wave of digi stuff so far. I like a big dynamic range at my fingers see, when I am playing. Ta Dan[/quote] Hey Dan, if I can sway you 'digi' wise. I think with a decent D-Class (Or H,or the other varieties) there is no reason why they can't be as good as or better than 'non digi' stuff. I hate the term 'digital' in reference to D-Class gear, as it *isn't* digital, but that's a rant for another day lol. I've heard good things about the IPR gear, though not used them. If you want to get some reviews on how power amplifiers perform driving deep bass in to huge subs and which are the best (which I think is a pretty good test for us bass players) go here: [url="http://forum.speakerplans.com/"]http://forum.speakerplans.com/[/url] I'm really pleased to see that a power amp I used to own is at the top of the pile for superior performance. That's anything by Powersoft - and they are all D-Class, 1 unit high and pushes out a real 2KW RMS. That's a good dynamic range for- well - any situation!

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='856132' date='Jun 3 2010, 02:23 PM']Thanks for remembering mine... :snob: [/quote] Guilty as charged m'lud. I have edited my post! - Tom, I remember visiting Jon for the first time when I bought my first Shuker. Your Bass was there waiting for that mammoth 3 coil custom pickup to arrive! I think it defintely sowed the seeds for getting my own design together! Please forgive me!

[quote name='Toasted' post='856038' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:14 PM']Easy win: Custom fitted earplugs.[/quote] There isn't enough space for all the zeros after the '+1' below,so you'll just have to imagine them. When you get them, you'll wonder why you didn't do it before! +1

Hey, TC, 'WinMob' and 'Android' versions please!

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='855929' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:53 AM']Quilted body, flamed neck, birdseye fingerboard [/quote] Yes yes yes!! - I still ADORE Johngh's Shuker headless.... take a look at this blonde bombshell: AND WotnWhy's Wonderful Shuker - a Bass that inspired me to go Shuker in the first place. and whilst I am at it: is nothing short of spectacular!!!

Actually, *I* kill strings very quickly too, especially at gigs. I love the 'new string' tone and find that after the first set, the strings will have gone dull, by the end of the night, dead! So, anything that can keep my hands dry, or keeps the sweat off the strings seems like a good idea to me. But then, I'm far more open minded than most and am not dragged down by fashion or what looks cool. It's utilitarian. I do utilitarian! (Well - with the exception that both of my Shukers are GORGEOUS looking basses ha ha ha - but, that was second to playability.)

I believe the BIAS LED circuit constantly checks the bias of the power amp valves - and *can* flicker when you are playing. However, if you have had the amp on for a good 20mins or so and it is idle, I would expect the LEDS to remain constant. I *did* read somewhere - maybe talkbass that earlier versions of the circuit were a bit untrustworthy - however, I never had any probelms with my SVT2al the time I owned it. It was a 99 Black Face. You could try swapping the valves out and rebias to see if that helps - ok, so thats expensive - unless you can borrow a set?

I'm really pleased with the LH1000. I admit I am a self confessed 'tweaker' and love my buttons, switches and flashing lights. My old bass rigs used to look like something off a spaceship!! (I'll post a pic at some point for a good laugh) - but the simplicity of the LH, coupled with a great sound straight out the box is just brilliant - and quite refreshing for me! I took a bit of time to get used to the interactivity of each of the tone controls with each other - as I was so used to a graphic type EQ - but to be honest, onceI got the hang of it, it's like having a multiband on 3 knobs. I like a lot! There's a lot of girth in there as well. The power amps are great modules - especially bridged ;O) Finally - cost - well,what a genius move by Hartke - drop a proved industry valve preamp in to a box with a monsterous power section and then make sure it is affordable for everyone. Bass Gear Magazine did a full tech test on an LH head - and the review was really positive. They had the lid open and everything! I love my Hydrive cabs too. I'd missed my previous cabs more than I realised and am finally settled with my rig! I do beleive I am free of GAS!

Tweeters with a crossover (which can be as simple as a capacitor inline with the tweeter itself) will make no discernable difference to the impedance that the amp 'sees' if you disconnect the tweeter. It is very unlikelt that a tweeter will be running in series with the woofer speakers. This is not a normal method of configuration, thus,by disconnecting the tweeter terminals, will not stop the woofers from working. If you are unsure, refer the work to a qualified individual

WOH!!!! That's awesome! I love those curves making the orange gloss look coloured glass! Impressive and very striking.

[quote name='Gust0o' post='848765' date='May 26 2010, 06:15 PM']I thought we were the intelligent counter to the missing link on drums?[/quote] mmm-heh heh heh. - and to simplify what the keyboard player is saying to the rest of the band. )

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeuatiful Shukerness! Congratulations mate! I just read the 'waiting for the courier' thread. I really can't understand how USELESS some delivery types can be!

I missed the clinic - Norfolk's stupid road system let me down in rush hour traffic. gutteddan.com

I'd dearly love to post music and videos of my band - but alas, at the moment we have none, nowt , nadda, zero, zilch to share! (Yet)

Wow! I'm surprised I'm not on there! Pah ha ha ha!! Want a quick lesson in finding a woman's G-Spot? Well, easy really - take your middle finger and take note of the distance from your first knuckle to your finger tip. Holding your hand palm upwards, insert your finger in to your wallet. Now, you're feeling for a ridged area close to the front. That's right, that's the raised text on your credit card. Get used to aiming for this spot and you'll be sure to please everytime lol lol lol lol. I jest of course ;o)