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Almost cool... right until the inlays and sticker logo.

He had originally recommended this circuit himself, but later transpired it would be unlikely to provide enough current.. so yes the Fuzz dog one is out.

If anyone is interested, I found this UK-alternative (have to self-build though) [url="http://shop.pedalparts.co.uk/Power_Pump/p847124_11037989.aspx"]http://shop.pedalparts.co.uk/Power_Pump/p847124_11037989.aspx[/url]

hi guys Would appreciate BC's collective wisdom.... I rather liked how the EMG's and active pre-amps sounded in my Warwicks when running at 18v (as opposed to the usual 9v). More headroom, less compressed top end, etc etc. It's all subjective but I want to pursue this further. I don't want to route out another battery compartment (or have an extra battery in the control cavity), so was thinking of adding a voltage doubling circuit. This one seems to be pre-made: [url="http://www.mojotone.com/Accessories_x/Pedalboards-Pedal-Parts_x/Mojotone-Micro-9v-to-18v-Voltage-Doubler_2"]http://www.mojotone.com/Accessories_x/Pedalboards-Pedal-Parts_x/Mojotone-Micro-9v-to-18v-Voltage-Doubler_2[/url] Any reason not to do this? any concerns? anyone aware of cheaper / UK-based equivalents? thanks Roman

always suspicious of instruments without any strings...

Were you a surgeon in the past? Nice clean cut, Andy....

wow, triple win!

Look around on ebay - I found mine cheaper via a small US seller including shipping and charges than anything in the UK. There's a couple of tricks that may or may not work, e.g. increasing tension with your right hand on the string as you change from D to E (idea being to compensate tension differences across string), and tuning at D/E intervals. However it won't completely solve string slackness - lowest string will still slacken... sounds OK with fresh strings, but as strings become deader, difference from D to E becomes more pronounced IMO. Still, I love mine....

All good drummers I've played with have been a bit mental....

Great idea re: hardware swap. both basses look stunning

Stunning instrument, love the extended fretboard

Bryan Beller did a few interviews as he uses both. IIRC he said the pre-amp stage is basically the same between the 550 and the MB500, but then obviously it's usual SS vs class D power amps...

lmao, someone should tell them "spalted" markets better than "rotten"

Just throwing out an idea - how about a veneer top, to create another "peeled layer" at the sides (by not extending it all the way)? Though I suppose the walnut blocks add some mojo... amazing progress either way

I'd be suggesting adoption. No, not for the "bass"!

Is it me, or is the "spot the difference" answer is the 24th fret is now missing?

Apogee one is fantastic, both the older and the newer versions. Can't go wrong, especially with a mac. I use one as an alternative to my main RME interface and to be honest I prefer how the Apogee sounds (one day plan to get the Ensemble!). Subtle differences, but really can't say enough good things about the One. Also the built in mic is very decent. got some nice acoustic recordings done with it. Good pre / DI, too.

maybe he does have the bass but came to it via "unusual" circumstances.

just the one 421. but it's nice blended with 57. If we're getting into slightly more pricy mics, EV RE20 and Beyer T88 also do great job for bass cab micing. I actually find my favourite bass cab micing sound is achieved by placing the mic about a foot away from the cab. As I have a vertical 2x12 cab, I also found having the mic pointing at the upper speaker sounded better. But all of that is my experience and your preferences, tone requirements may be completely different! I'll say one thing about the D112 though. I thought about buying one, but ultimately went with other mics because I felt the 112 was too pre-eq'd (can be a good thing for others), and that 421, RE20 and T88 are all more versatile. 421 is a killer instrument mic and T88/RE20 are fantastic vocal mics. All of that is my opinion and could be complete rubbish