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    Muted "G" - Thomastik Spirocore

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    Hi,

    Cant find any useful info regarding on The Web.

    Got brand new Thomastik Spirocore 3/4 Light for my 3/4 Thomann Plywood DB and found that "G" sounds like "foam muted" - like G on a P-Bass with foam placed underneath.

    It does happen with an open string and any position on a fingerboard.

    D and A they ring as hell, E - not as good nor bad I`d say.

    G is NOT twisted - checked very carefully. Action - around 5mm at the end of the fingerboard

     

    This problem did not exist with Pirastro Obligato Set....

     

    I will play with sound post position but before that would like to know what actually the problem is?

    Thanks in Advance!

     

    Cheers,

    Tomas

    SOLD AKG K240 MKII Semi-open Headphones MINT

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by zvirus

     

    Hi,

    Used few times comes as received from the shop:

    • 1 x K240 MKII Headphones
    • 1 x EK300 Cable
    • 1 x EK500 Coiled Cable
    • 2 x Velvet Ear Pads
    • 2 x Leatherette Ear Pads

     

    Payment:

    Paypal Gift please £43

    or Paypal service/goods  £45

     

    Delivery included in price

     

    Review: https://soundreview.org/audio/akg-k240-mkii-headphones-review/

    My feedback:

     

     

    Stagg EDB 3/4 RDL Deluxe Sound Sample - First in The UK(?)

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    On 03/07/2019 at 09:20, knirirr said:

    Is this the one? If so I'd be interested to know your thoughts on the instrument, particularly unmodified.

    The tone sounds good to me, thanks for posting it!

    My pleasure!

    Bad news It needs following mods to get to that point:

    • 1. Strings, the ones fitted - horrible sound and KINKED (in the factory i guess?) 
    • 2. Fingerboard - came DRY as.... desert(?) and mountains and valleys plus some leftover glue on surface (well, who cares in the factory?)  - needs lots of sanding to get some concave. 1h of sanding maybe more  -  I do not recommend it if You are NOT DIY Man/Lady   also lots of sanding to get rounded edges - otherwise you could CUT your fingers. 10 minutes of work. Looks like 10 minutes in a factory is too long...
    • 3. Spacing and height at the Bridge - really bad from factory(!!!)  Space between strings and height measured from top of the fingerboard. I was forced to RESHAPE whole curve and make new grooves. G D A strings were higher than E (lovely)

                Bridge after fix:

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    • 4. Strings height at the Nut. Common but easy to fix. My G string is around 0.1mm above fingerboard. E string 0.2mm - no buzz at all empty strings
    • 5. Muting strings between the bridge and tail as they would RING constantly while playing

     

     

     

     

    I do understand it`s a simple cheap instrument but will not forgive:

    1. Unfinished fingerboard

    2. Sloppy  Bridge setup

     

    Only bought it as knew I`ll manage to fix things especially ROSEWOOD fingerboard not maple one with NASTY paint on it...

     

    I was only pleased with:

    1. QUIET electronic  - VERY quiet

    2. Paint job

    Stagg EDB 3/4 RDL Deluxe Sound Sample - First in The UK(?)

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    Hi,

    After HOURS of work, reshaping the fingerboard, bridge, filing bridge and nut, modding the pre-amp, changing strings to used Obligato I have managed to get this kind of sound from My Stagg Deluxe(ROSEWOOD fingerboard):

    I believe these are one of the first and maybe only in The UK - sound sample of THAT model....

     

    DI > Reaper - EQ (380Hz @-15dB) and tiny bit of compression...

    What do you think? Forgive me sloppy playing(!)

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    Thx
    Tomas

    Stagg edb short battery life mods!

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Staggering on said:

    Well your wife has the right idea and you are very lucky that way.Go for it!😉

    Not particularly good pics but this is me with the Stagg I had and my Engelhardt Swingmaster ES9, not a very well regarded bass by some, but it looks great and sounds good for the music I play. 

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    :)  
    This photo explains your Avatar....  great studio and good looking DB too...

    Harley Benton DB01

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted · Edited by zvirus

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    Fingerboard made of birch (Betula albosinensis)

    I got Stagg EDB Deluxe (rosewood fingerboard) and after LOT of work plays and sounds great...

    Shame Thomann does not make EDB with rosewood or ebony fingerboard...

     

    I do not think you can "fix" birch ebonized fingerboard - you can rosewood one or ebony.... just my 2 pennies

    plus birch is rather soft wood I guess :)

     

    https://tinytimbers.com/janka.htm

    https://www.fantastic-floor.com/red-birch-hardwood-flooring.html

     

    Ebony - 3220  Janka scale

    Rosewood - 1780 Janka scale

    Betula albosinensis - Red Birch - 1260  Janka scale

     

    Why actually they bother to make an instrument with rather SOFT fingerboard???? I`d pay that £100 more for rosewood or ebony...

    Well... looks like I`m a dreamer....

    Stagg edb short battery life mods!

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    Posted

    1 hour ago, Staggering on said:

    ..

    Be careful, upright is addictive, but so much fun! 😉😊

    Well well :) I was scared to move on Electric DB but now I prefer to play (actually learn) on EDB than play electric bass so looks its too late.... I`m already collecting money for DB(!)

    After Stagg`s arrival wife  said: " I was thinking you are getting Double bass not some sort of ugly stick! 🙄 "
     

    NOTHING is better than a sound of a Double Bass - NOTHING.... I play fretless too and still insist DB sounds more "woody"....

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    That is pretty strange, a lot of drop with the jack out. I didn't keep track of my batteries on a regular basis when I had the Stagg  but did check them before each gig and replaced them if they had dropped much but I can't remember the details.

    For one person it will be nothing for another plenty.... I do not care as my stagg draws only 7mA.... and I`m a far away from gigging yet :) 

    Cheers!

     

    Stagg edb short battery life mods!

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    1 hour ago, Staggering on said:

    The Stagg I owned and the Yamaha SLB200 that I use now both have a power switch in the output jack and some owners are not aware of this and wonder why their batteries don't last. If the cable is plugged in the preamp is on.

    ...

     

    Very good point. 

    I was aware of it long time ago... before went to passive basses. Can`t afford "proper"  DB so must use stagg and its active electronic.... :(

    Just for a bit of info. Before the mod after about week of playing I guess 2-3h in total  battery voltage dropped  about 1V - In a week WITHOUT jack inserted into Stagg`s output.

    So 20mA draw from factory is A LOT I`d say...

     

    SLB 200.... say nothing... wish I could afford...

     

    Cheers!

    Stagg edb short battery life mods!

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

     

    Hi,

    Just did step 2  only and from 20mA it went to 7mA.

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    2. Disconnect the supply rails to the two LM386 power amp chips (pin 6 on each -heat and lift with a pin)

    Re. Step 1. I have found on the internet that:

    Quote

    - TL062 is the low power version of the TL082. 
    - TL072 is the low noise version of the TL082. 
     

    I`m very shocked after I have found that my EDB Deluxe is quieter than my P-Bass or Jazz Bass. No hiss not a TINY bit of ANY noise!

    I did not bother do any shielding as preamp`s casing  acts well as a shield 

     

    Thanks For sharing this will prolong  battery life  by 3 times!

    I have cut the lugs with sharp blade. No heat used... (It`s one way ticket - you wont fix it back!)

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    SOLD Minotaur 10cm Wide strap for Bass

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    Hi,

    Used Minotaur Strap made in Greece. Brown part is made of real leather.

    Check photographs for it`s state.  You can view them in better quality by clicking on them(!)

     

    It`s this one: https://www.minotaurguitarstraps.com/bass-wide-straps/63-classic-bass-padded-brown.html

     

    PayPal Gift payment please or bank transfer

    Add £4 for postage please - UK Only

     

    Thx

    Tomas

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    SOLD: Anleon S2 WiFi IN-EAR Monitor System 863-865Mhz

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    Hi,

     

    *** 1 Transmitter and 1 Receiver ***

    Brand new, never used with my band. Just opened the box and tested it with my "studio" headphones... too late for return...

    Comes as received... box, power supply. All ready to go (after adding 2x AA Batteries)

    Add £5 for 1st class UK postage please...

    Paypal Gift or bank transfer please

     

    Amazon`s price £98

    Amazon Reviews here

    UHF frequency band (670-680MHz) and PLL frequency synthesized technology for stable. EU 863 – 865 MHz.
    working performance
    • 6 selectable channels
    • Powered by 2pcs AA batteries, low power consumption design for long playtime up to 12 hours
    • Multiple sets of receivers can be operated with a single transmitter within the
    operating range
    • Dynamic expansion circuitry for high S/N ratio
    • Complex anti-interference circuit for using 6 sets at the same time without mutual
    interference
    • Receiver LCD displays frequency, channel and battery level
    Long operating range up to 100m

    My feedback:

     

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    SOLD ELSEWHERE...Markbass SA450 Head | Italian Made | 500W @ 4ohm | Padded Bag |

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    Posted · Edited by zvirus

    Hi,

     

    One of the best in the market. Well looked after (cleaned inside out) and comes with decent padded bag plus power lead (cabinet not included)

    • 500W @4 ohm
    • 300W @8 ohm

    Priced to sell and post to You via 24 hours courier (free)  - posted next day after making payment (I have to book courier)

     

    Bank transfer or paypal gift  please

    UK ONLY

    NO TRADES 

    My feedback:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cheers,

    Tomas

    New Squier Classic Vibe Basses

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Hi,

     Fender knows how to make sure new Classic Vibe Basses will not be better than MiM or USA basses (which WAS the case IMO):

     https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/precision-bass/classic-vibe-60s-precision-bass/0374510505.html?rl=en_US

    https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/jazz-bass/classic-vibe-60s-jazz-bass/0374530504.html

     

    Poplar body... seriously?

    Will this give you any sort of low end?

    Or maybe I`m totally wrong and they are still good?

     

    Cheers

    Tomas

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