glassmoon

On 03/04/2020 at 17:13, jimbobothy said:

Hey glassmoon,

It's straight forward and couldn't think of any decent alternative really.

Either 1 or 2 basses into the Radial Bigshot I/O instrument selector, that has a dedicated tuner out (that is mutable). Then output of selector into IN of HX Stomp, OUT of HX Stomp into input of Radial JDi, then through out of DI to FOH and Thru to amp/cab etc.

For practice or recording I just use the USB into my laptop, so DI not used then.

As I mentioned my first attempt was using a Radial Tonebone Bassbone, with the HX Stomp in it's effects loop (using a dedicated TRS to x2 TS cable). It also has a dedicated tuner out. That was the ideal setup as the Tonebone has 2 inputs, both with eq, and the HX Stomp could be clicked in and out at will. However for some reason the Cioks DC7 didn't like powering both units as I got all sorts of weird electrical noises. I put a post on the Helix thread on here (and emailed Cioks about it, but not reply from them as of yet).

Both set ups are good, but the second one, even though it is not quite as versatile, is still great and as you may know, all sorts of stuff is available from the HX Stomp anyhow!

On a side note the Evidence Audio SIS plug system is very easy to work with and great that it's very quick to get the cables spot on. 

Hey Jimbobothy... Great response, and that makes perfect sense. I was wondering, I think, how the BigShot fitted into everything.... 

Quick question re. the BassBone, as I use one currently..... If you use the TRS cable for the effects loop, and you have a tuner connected, how do you do muted tuning? I currently have a dummy jack in the loop so I can mute silently, but would rather use an effects loop, aaaaaaand be able to use a dedicated tuner output. 

Thanks in advance mate... 

@BassBunny yeah, the labour involved will be me stripping things down, and yes, I might only be able to (for example) blacken the tuner "wings" - which would be OK I guess.  The bridge should be easy enough to do,... I just need to find somepne who does this and be able to chat to them.  I was thinking motorbike plating specialists - I guess they "clean" everything first to take things down to bare metal first as a matter of course.... not sure at all.

Time to look at parts as an option now I guess

3 hours ago, jimbobothy said:

... pics of my fairly recent first build (version 2). The first version had a Radial Tonebone Bassbone in place of the DI and instrument switcher, however it was far from silent for some unknown reason. Hence this layout, less extra electronics and as quiet as it should be. There is also a Cioks DC7 underneath the Nano + powering it all.

 

Very nice and slick - pray tell, what is your signal path?

Hi all,

Not sure if this is the "right place" to post this, forgive me if it's not.... I play a Yamaha TRB6 and while the gold hardware is synonymous and somewhat expected with the TRB bass, I have always loved the black of Warwick Thumbs... so, with that in mind, (a) is it possible to black plate/etch/coat existing gold hardware, and if so, then (b) where in the UK (specifically London/Essex) can I get this done.

BTW - the hardware is top notch, hence me not wanting to shell out for new tuners and a bridge.  That may well be the only option - especially if the price to "change the colour" is stupid money.

Anyway - thank you in advance

Thanks mate. For some reason I thought the original was cream. It's all this bloody lock down malarkey 

Question, the all black SBP1.... does that have a DC option, or is it 9v battery only like the cream one? 

I have nearly 25 years of experience as a journeyman bassist for corporatr/function/cover bands and session work for playing for musicians and singers alike.

I am based in Epping, available (£ dependant, will travel as needed) for work in the greater Essex into East and Central London areas.

Great attitude, great gear.  I read charts like a boss and can wade through Brown Eyed Girl without toomuch grumbling - so unless it's serious jazz, I'm your man!

Thanks mate - I may have to cave and get a FB account now

Anyone?

8 hours ago, Sibob said:

My new ‘fly board’:

 

Trickfish Minnow -> Mooer Envelope -> MXR Vintage Octave -> TC Flashback -> TC Tuner

The Mooer is temporary while someone makes a decent 1590a Bass Filter. 
The Flashback is running a Chorus Toneprint, which is actually very good!

All on a Pedaltrain Nano and powered by a Cioks DC5 underneath. Very cool as gives me 4x isolated 9v and 1x isolated 12v for the Minnow!

Si

Where is the LOVE button!!!

6 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

Hi, I'm only after a cash sale. I'll update the original post to clarify - thanks.

Ah, no worries at all - thanks for letting me know mate!

Interested at all in a trade for the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe?

Any interest in a trade on the TLC for a Radial BassBone v1? 

16 minutes ago, udo said:

Sorry, I already sold the pedal.

Cheers, Udo

Ah, no worries at all - glad your sale was a success

Are you open to trades?  I've got a Radial BassBone (v1) up for grabs

45 minutes ago, DarylClayton said:

Hi there

I have sent you a PM.

Thanks

Daryl

Thanks Daryl - responded with haste

Thanks all - I will check them out ASAP 😁

As the subject suggests, where is the best place (online or through a shop) in the UK to buy pots? I'm looking at tossing my active eq and running just 2 volume pots. 

Thank you in advance.... 

Hey. You open to a trade for an MXR Bass Octave Deluxe at all? Long shot, but nothing ventured.... 

I always loved the effects on the POD. I've owned the 1st, 2nd and 3rd gen of these... But always found that no matter how much I "turned off" things and created a "totally clean" channel, my tone was always somehow affected. 

Having said that, man, these are so tempting.... 

Hi all,

I moved to the UK from South Africa 7 months ago and it's time I got out and met musos and got a feel for the scene.  I am based in Epping, and can get carted around a little (still waiting to sort my UK drivers out).  Where is the best place for me to start?  I have spent a lot of time getting established in original and cover bands back in SA, and got a decent reputation as a reliable dep and function band member - I also do backing vocals if required).

Where, how, when, where?  Any help would be terrific!  Thanks in advance.

Julian - [email protected]

My thinking @Beedster. I was sent a diagram, and it makes sense, but I'm thinking V/V/T now... just to avoid the headache that's bound to ensue LOL 

@BassBunny you are a star sir

OK, perhaps I wasn't too clear. Not 2 P pickups, but 2 Bartolini G6 Vintage units. The P bass reference comes from the V/T configuration, which I'm after for each pickup. 

The logic, flawed though it well may be, is to be able to have a very "dark" neck and "bright" bridge sound - or vise versa, or any combination thereof. 

The included diagram however, looks to be a possibility - no tone though, which is OK 

@BassBunny the cheap as old chips was more tongue in cheek than literal, but yes, I wouldn't choose the £2.53 option hahahaha

If you do have, then you so are a star, if not, then you're still a star! 

And I will check out John, at your advice