Dood

Will upload pictures in a bit, one of the best compressor pedals on the market for features!

It hasn’t been on a pedal board for a little while now and has Velcro on the bottom ready for its new home.

https://www.tcelectronic.com/product.html?modelCode=HE123

https://images.app.goo.gl/63gJJkCtEDRHVFio6

S/H one here for £120+p&p: https://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/tc-electronic-ndy-1-nova-dynamics-dual-compressor-and-noise-gate-effects-pedal-pre-owned.html

NDY-1 Nova Dynamics Features

FOUR compressor pedals and TWO Noisegate pedals in one unit, infinitely configureable! Dual Mono, Stereo, 4+ cable method, Serial mode.

MANUAL: - https://service-tcgroup.tcelectronic.com/media/Nova_Dynamics_US.pdf 

[*]2 compressor modes: studio (multi-band 3 way) & stomp (full range)
[*]Noise gates (frequency dependent)
[*]Dual engine design
[*]Dry blend – parallel compression (Perfect for bass players)
[*]Flexible routing
[*]Auto input gain adjustment
[*]Precise gain reduction meter

High quality dual engine compression and noise gate made stompbox simple.

Packed with never before seen functionalities Nova Dynamics sets new standards to floor-based dynamics control. Its dual engine design offers a variety of setup and control options that allow you to tailor Nova Dynamics to fit your rig. Use the two engines for different compression settings or switch between stomp compression for that classic "squash" and TC's advanced multiband compression for subtle, studio-style dynamics control. You can even split the two engines in Nova Dynamics and have a compressor in front of your amp and noise gate in your amp effects loop for true noise reduction of high gain signals.

The Dry Blend feature lets you blend your dry signal in with the compressed signal for optimized attack with no eating into the dynamics while the automatic input gain adjustment on both engines brings perfect settings for e.g. both a Strat and a Les Paul at the flick of a switch.

£100 + £5 towards insured mainland shipping. Bank Transfer. Tracked, Insured and Signed for / Private Sale / Not Responsible for loss or damage in post.

Top-tier professional 1x12” w/ adjustable tweeter bass cabinet by one of the very best in bass. 

Everything you dream of from real girthy ceramic drivers and rock solid cabinets!

Woofer: 1-12” Ceramic Magnet Woofer w/ Vented Pole Pieces

Tweeter: High Intelligibility HD Series Tweeter

Cabinet Design: Ported

Cabinet Material: Baltic Birch Plywood

Cabinet Covering: Black Tolex

Impedance: 8-ohms

Power Handling: 350W RMS

Crossover: Custom Phase-Coherent Crossover w/ Tweeter Control

Frequency Response: 40hZ – 12KhZ

Sensitivity: 98db @ 2.83v / 1-meter

Dimensions: 16-1/4”H x 18-1/2”W x 15”D

Weight: 19.5kg

I do not have any shipping boxes big enough for the cabinet, therefore would advise collecting. Bank Transfer. 

You don't have to have talent to win on social media, but it helps if you have the body for it.

They should just rename it thirsttrapagram and be done with it. 

9 hours ago, Sean said:

What about a chat on the practical use of compression for the gigging bass player? Some compression chats can get overly technical and alienate some folk. 

 

Anyone who knows my “chats” (students) will already have their coffee and biscuits within arm’s reach. Today, one of my students threw me an off-the-cuff question during a lesson. Ninety minutes later, we finally had to wrap things up—half an hour over time—because I wanted to make sure every detail was covered.

The question was about using tablets, laptops, or desktops alongside audio interfaces for practice at home, recording, and live performance. We ended up diving into everything from hardware options (interfaces, multi-effects with built-in interfaces, etc.) and key specifications, to saving money with smart software choices. We covered IRs, neural modelling, Bluetooth and its drawbacks, latency issues and fixes, and even multi-path audio setups for separate signal chains and destinations (FOH, IEMs, backline). We finished with signal chain strategies for transmitting your sound efficiently and effectively.

And I still wasn't done. I love these lessons, it's exciting to build a lesson on the fly. 

2 hours ago, Kiwi said:

I just realised an error - the fingerboards will have a 21 fret extension because Fender necks are 20 fret not 21. I've edited the spec in the original to the correct number.

I'd prefer 22 in a perfect world, but 21 is still absolutely do-able, the rest of the options more than make up for it.  Thank you for the update and correction. 

2 hours ago, Kiwi said:

Yes they wil use an extension so that the heel will fit a stanrdard neck pocket for a 21 fret neck.  The PEEK fingerboard is harder than wood.

 

It'll be Fender shaped.

 

Your six is pretty sweet.  It gave me buyers remorse at one point.

 

PM'd

Thank you so much. That’s all pretty perfect actually. My 6er gets to stay, it is an extraordinary instrument that’s for sure, but some things have to give and I’ve already spoken to Jon S about my 7. Maybe one day I’ll be able to commission a new “doodle”.

One word. Lush. 😍

44 minutes ago, Blartfactor10 said:

Stick me down for a Jazz, I’m wondering if the extra fret would be on a fingerboard extension? If so, count me in for a 21 fret if possible. (If not 20’s ok) Please let me know where to send the deposit. I have a Status MM neck on a sterling body (poor man’s Cutlass) and it’s a great instrument. 

That’s a great question actually! Are the 21/22 fret fretboards using an extension, thus they will bit a standard 20 fret design body rout?

Also, do we have any indications of the exact headstock shape @Kiwi? 
 

And yes, I’d love one but I’ve 30 years of debt that says it ain’t gonna happen any time soon. Wanna buy a 7 string?

14 minutes ago, crazycloud said:

Alex from EMG told me this a while back when I asked, so you'll need to make sure the string width is compatible.

 

The version that is 108mm is the 5-string version which has a magnet length of 77.5 mm. 

(This will give a maximum recommended string spacing over the pickup of 66mm moving up to 77.2mm spacing for the E6W version).

For a brighter tone, D'Addario Pro Steels work really well on my Ash bodied Precision bass. The bass has quite a full sounding pickup on board so those strings pair well. The thing I like about using steels is that you can turn the tone down a little to find a sweet spot - but you can't coax zing out of a string that doesn't have those qualities. 

That said, I like the brightness of the D'Addario NYXL and even the XL Nickels fresh and crisp out the packet! "Ready to go" tone! 

46 minutes ago, Killerfridge said:

Finally, Parallax is available on the QC, and it works very nicely

updating now. I'm actually really looking forward to the Cory Wong modules!

16 minutes ago, crazycloud said:

Have EMG indicated to you whether they'll also be available in standard EMG shell sizes?

 

Definitely ordering a set of E5W at a minimum, post my Oct holiday and am wondering if the Cort A6 or BTB should get a mild rout for a set of the 6s too.

I've had no indications to that end at the moment. 

They sound great, like active EMGs in general, popping the passive tone back a bit gives a great "more familiar passive tone", but there's the clarity if thats what you're after on tap too. 

The ExW is indeed a wide aperture ceramic pickup. 12.2Khz res frequency, "giant stacked square coil". EMG say they have essentially filled the entire shell to accomodate the design.

It will do 27 VDC like other EMGs if thats your bag.

E4W: 32mm x 101mm

E5W: 32mm x 109mm

E6W: 32mm x 119mm

28 minutes ago, lowdown said:

Funny enough, I grabbed the Oxford Inflator and Oxford Limiter today over at Plugin Boutique in their (ongoing) sale. With my virtual cash I had available, I paid just over £30 for both.

GainStage Pro was thrown in for free, but I'm not sure if it's any good. I will give it a spin though.

 

 

 

GainStage Pro didn't win me over - but it was a freebie, so hey-ho. There's a great little plugin by Hornet (It might be called AutoGain Pro) that offers the option of selecting what you actually want your output to be and it does the adjustment for you. (It's not a limiter)

19 minutes ago, Kiwi said:

Only two more slots left...

I wish I were in a position to snag a Luminlay 22 fret version.  WOH!

19 minutes ago, thodrik said:

After years of everyone taking issue with Waves business practice of always running sales, nearly every plugin maker is going the same route and/moving to a subscription model.

 

Claro is really good. It lacks a couple of key features for me (being able to raise/lower the overall volume post EQ, dynamic EQ) but for 20 quid it is marvellous. 
 

I use Listen Hub a lot. It really helps to bring into context how crap my rough mixes are!

I use Claro in conjunction with Smart-EQ4 (Sonible) either for quick and dirty mixes or for being a second set of ears when I need a different perspective. Smart-EQ is great as it listens to other selected tracks (busses for example) and you can decide what needs to sit forward or back in the mix. Clever stuff. 

I've dropped Arc 4 in to Listen Hub along with corrective EQ, great for just enjoying music in general but, yes, I'm new to this app, but loving it! I had trial versions of Ground Control, Caster and Room by Ginger Audio trying to make them do what Listen Hib does, so, I'm pretty pelased with my silly cheap snag!

On 31/07/2025 at 16:27, thodrik said:

Sonnox has been doing 90% off most of their plugins this month. 
 

Some of the plugins fall into the ‘ancient but still good’ category. The drum gate, dynamics and Oxford EQ are really solid plugins and definitely worth it for £20.

I bagged Claro and Listen Hub for silly pennies the other day after snagging IK's Arc 4 for £25. I have a reference mic already so this has been a super nice upgrade to my studio along with some ridiculous deals that have been appearing on https://audioplugin.deals such as Sonible's smart plugin series. 

Deals! Everywhere!

11 minutes ago, tauzero said:

Beep Purple

Meep Purple

As a teenager, figuring out where bass fits with other instruments, the Queen back catalogue offered a great deal of insight. I learned to play unison with that piano left hand, move out of its way or make room for striding lines. In later life playing in prog bands, it was noticed and some of the fattest riffs came not from distorted guitars but rock solid piano and bass  

GOOD LORD SIR!!!! 😍 That's a stunning bass! Congratulations. 

On 24/07/2025 at 13:19, TrevorR said:

Might Dan Veall be free and willing? He’s one of the more sensible and authoritative bass ‘Toobers’…

There was this one time.. oh, no.. wait.. NSFW... 

What would folk like from a mini-clinic / talk / nerdy ramble / tech lesson / theory and technique  teaching workshop? 

1 hour ago, Rich said:

@Dood can you make it?

There is no doubt that I need to be around my tribe more, I miss y'all, the bass shows and the like. Living up here isn't exactly conducive to a life in the thick of the bass world!! I'm about three hours away from the venue, so at the moment I'm not sure. I'd love to be there otherwise! 

On 12/07/2025 at 18:01, Terry M. said:

Surprised they would get that wrong on their website. Very misleading if the feature isn't available.

As a professional gear reviewer, I'd say brands are better than they used to be, but there have been times when even the manufacturer has gotten the specifications wrong. It's all too easy to cut and paste information on to a website without checking it these days that many (especially shops, online or physical) don't bother to check or sometimes don't even know what they are selling. A good way to spot lazy (and AI) review writing though ha ha.. 

That said, we're human, sometimes we make errors and for Sandberg they seem to be far and few between. 

Did you pay by credit card for the (dis)pleasure? I'd have requested a charge back for failing to deliver the service you were paying for, language or otherwise. 

On 16/07/2025 at 08:16, mattpbass said:

When I messed around with this during Covid I initially did the above, recording the audio and video through different means and then having to stitch together, was a right faff, but then I discovered this handy device -

 

https://www.roland.com/global/products/gomixer/

 

- basically just plug it into your phone and plug your bass into it and you’re good to go. Sounds like this -

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CRrLGJrCewa/?igsh=MWU4MTBxcXYwM21jaA==

 

 

Off topic but, OMG Matt, that P type tone on your insta is to die for. Sounds so good through massive studio monitors! Great playing!