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Sold my GSS 06B400 with its battery pack and carrying bag to Dan. What can I say, except that it was a smooth and easy transaction with a very nice and communicative chap. Another credit to BassChat.

@51m0n : As it's obvious, you want to have the last word, then I'll let it to you. You are totally right, I know nothing at all.

I hate compressors for what they do and you love them for what they do, so it's going to be a sterile debate. And if I'm ill informed, which is not the case as I studied their purpose and use (and especially abuse), I can tell you you're mixing an expander and a compressor in the way you explain how they act... That said you wrote that you would be "considering not using a compressor," meaning that for once in your life you've heard your bass through a non compressing/expanding system and realised what dynamics really means, intrinsically linked to headroom (and power). Ask Anthony JACKSON why he's using tons of power. Go to a classical concert, or listen to a church organ live, and you'll understand what dynamics is and the unnecessary sound quality destroying power of an expander/compressor even tube multiband type (which are the "best" ones, because of the natural compression of tubes, that I studied too). If you know your history, you are aware that the expanders/compressors were created to compensate the poor dynamics of broadcasting and then vinyl recording, which by the way, is the worst analogical (organic or natural) reproduction as the bass must be compressed and the highs expanded to be engraved into the groove : that's what for RIAA and other standards were developed. Funny that you always read the exact opposite... Says the old 53 years old bean, still not deaf at all today thanks to the straight to the amp plugging. And if you want to know, my hearing is also still very very good as my yearly tests proove it (I take great care of my ears). Have fun with your new amp, which is the most important.

Music is all about dynamic, no ? So no need for a compressor as it's a dynamic killer. But I think we'll start an endless game here... And BC is not an audiophile forum, fortunately.

Apologies accepted. 😉

My rig is this : Warwick JH PR40 preamp + GSS Sumo 1000 power amp + Audiokinesis Hathor 18134 cabinet : Nothing else. Tell me, where is the compressor ? 🤔 Ask Robben FORD about the fingers not being compressors... 😉

So, you are the one. 🤣

By the way, you can get a 4 years full warranty by Warwick by filling this, worth loosing some time and putting your invoice in jpeg format : https://shop.warwick.de/?modul=shop&site=productregister

@51m0n I don't give a sh*t about compressors as I NEVER use them. Hey, man, I've got fingers, you know, these are the best compressors on earth. I also have to fight with sound engineers for recordings or concerts as I don't want a f*cking compressor in the chain that will destroy my sound, being a fretless player it's even more important to have full control over dynamics. You don't have to convince me about the preamp in the Trickfish as I know it very well. It's just the Mike Pope Flexcore preamp which is the best and most transparent preamp (along with the Warwick JH PR40 preamp) : I've been claiming it for years. It was just first for stating the real power of the Trickfish and its Pascal Audio power module. I know you hate the Warwick LWA1000 look, fixed EQ, two channels and certainly the fact that it's made in China, and I'm not affiliated to them (hate their basses, by the way).

RMS rating for the Trickfish Bullhead 1K and Warwick LWA1000, as they both use the same Pascal Audio power module : http://www.pascal-audio.com/product/s-pro2/ I know, it hurts. How much spare money do you have @Al Krow ? 😁 That said, @51m0n , I would order a Warwick LWA1000 by Thomann to give it a 30 days try and return it if you don't like it ? Remember it's half the price and the preamp is designed after the Hellborg JH PR40... But be quick as May day is coming soon... 😱

Better start putting money aside. 😁

But no banjo, there is no justice in this world. 😁

Indeed, I was talking about ParcelFarce. That said, I don't care as I'm living in Belgium and can insure a musical instrument up to €3750 Euros over here. And it's working, ask @binky_bass ...

Sold a monster amp head, by all means, to Russ. As usual, everything was perfect and smooth. I think, we'll soon be in the Guinness Book for these countless deals. 😂 Bye bye 'til the next time, Russ.

https://www.stars-music.co.uk/yamaha-bb2025x-vintage-white_89869.html https://www.michelmusique.fr/yamaha-bb2025xbl-black.html https://www.pourlesmusiciens.com/en/yamaha-bb2025x-vintage-white_89870.html http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Yamaha_BB2025X_SH.html

Just as @bigsmokebass said, these treatments are just terrific. In fact, you are buying a new instrument which vibrates, responds and reacts as an instrument played for years. It's not a secret that the dryer, older and stable the woods are, xthe better they interact with your playing and that's exactly what these treatments are doing. Nothing maging, just some clever analysis of the phenomenon to be able to age an instrument the way they want. Just as @Al Krow wrote, the A.R.E & I.R.A treatment is a bit like removing an useless compressor (don't you have fingers ?).

That said, read carefully the T&C and you'll see that they will only refund £100 GBP for musical instruments. There is another thread talking about this here on BassChat.

The BB2025X retailed for £2987 GBP new !!! I understand it's expensive, but some people don't hesitate to pay twice this price for a basic Fodera, when it's absolutely not justified. The A.R.E & I.R.A treatment is, to me, worth the asking price, but you have to try one to understand the HUGE difference between this and a standard model. It's like buying a brand new Fender and compare it to a really good L series or even older.

No, you have to go to the TRB series for this. Only Nathan EAST has a few BB 6 strings.

Audere has full active path too. And the now impossible to find EBS-P2 (they stopped the production last year) that was stock fitted on all Leduc active basses and Neuser active basses.

I'm a fan of their single coils. The Fat Stack is amazing on fretless basses and the DC is just terrific, even if these two are humbuckers. So add me to the list of potential buyers, Marco. 😉

Here are the main specs of the BB2025X : The 2025X basses feature bolt-on necks and passive pickups that deliver the ultimate in Rock bass tone. Pickguard, metal knobs, metal control plate add an impressive Rock look. This instrument features Yamaha's technologies such as A.R.E. and I.R.A. treatments, which focus on sound and presence. The BB2025X is the 5-string version of the BB2024X. It's low B 5th string adds a strong presence and heavy low-end tone. Overall, these basses deliver premium sound, performance, and durability. Spline Jointed 3-Piece Body Nickel Silver Nut Diagonal Body Thru Stringing Maple / Mahogany 5-Piece Neck (can be Nato instead of Mahogany on BB1025) A.R.E. and I.R.A. Treatment (not on BB1025) Made in Japan (not on BB1025) Gotoh GB1 Tuning Machines (not on BB1025) 3-Ply Black Pickguard (not on BB1025) Metal Control Plate (not on BB1025) Metal Knobs (not on BB1025) Hardshell Case (not on BB1025)