Pirellithecat

Very good cosmetic condition, but recently stopped working - got pretty hot and gave up the ghost.    If anyone wants it for parts or to fix, just me know and I'll send it on.   I'll pay postage and if the recipient feels like it they could donate a few quid to a suitable cause.   

Plugged into the wrong charger so probably not worth repairing ........ but if anyone wants it for parts (knobs/casing sockets etc) or to have a go at repairing I'll send it on.   I'll stand the postage and if the recipient feels the need they can donate a few quid to a worthy cause!   

Well .... just popped out to listen to some live music and find all this.  

Thanks for the engagement and advice and the info via Fretmeister from EMG , and Tauzero re. Bartolini options - I'll read up on this tomorrow. 
Cheers all, sleep well.

I guess the other option, given the need for routing, is to go completely Active which would give the opportunity for better tone control too. 
All a bit daft on what is now a "scrap" bass, but it plays very well indeed - one of the nicest necks I've tried. 

From the EMG product info .......
General Operation The B125 Active Balance Control (ABC) is used to pan between two EMG-HZ pickups rather than use a selection switch. The B125 features input buffer amps for each pickup, so if you have 2 Passive Pickups, 2 Active EMG Pickups, or are mixing an active with a passive pickup you can use the B125 Active Balance control. Pickups can be connected by connectors or hand soldered to the PC board. The control has a center detent (click) in its rotation.

Am I missing something - maybe  the X??

Thanks, yes the insertion loss is surprisingly noticeable - I have rechecked the wiring and it is as per the EMG diagram.  As the terminals are push fit and the wires black or white, I'm pretty sure it's as intended - even if my ears say something's amiss.   However, I have always had issues with mixing 2 passive pickup to the extent of wiring this bass with a stereo output , one pickup to each channel, and then via a stereo lead to a small preamp/mixer on the pedal board.   Worked, but not really that practical in the end!!   An EMG abc - even with extra routing, seems like a good idea. 😅 

I have a Squier P Bass Special, Standard Series.  I'm having to use it for Gigging at the moment as my main bass is off getting fettled. 

It's  fairly well modified and plays extremely well. 

To beef up the sound a little I've added EMG Geezer Butler PJ pickups. 

They do this very well indeed but I find that adjusting one volume control has an unintended effect on the overall sound due to, I'm guessing,  insertion loss.  Effectively with both pots at 100% there's a volume reduction.  Notch one back a little and the volume increases but with difficult to control effects on tone.  I can get the controls into the "right" place for the sound I want, but, on the fly and at gigs with different acoustics it's a bit of a lottery.  

I prefer a blend control to 2 volumes, and wondered about adding an EMG abc control to deal with insertion loss and a blend control. 

Anyone have experience with these devices, or, indeed, any other solutions?  

Thanks BassAdder - very helpful!   I've been playing around with set-ups etc. on my "back-up" bases and keep wondering whether I should bite the bullet and bring myself to de-mod and sell them in order to get an solid, more gigable, bass.   I must stick to my guns and go for a stand-in that sounds good live whether it's Metallica or Miley Cyrus!   Whatever that is, it's probably not a P! (and I have one of those anyway).   So Vintera GAS dissipated.  😅    

So, is the Vintera better to play than the MIM P Bass or does it sound better? ..... or, dare I say it .....  is it the look of the Vintera?  Interested as I'm on the look out for a back up bass!!

I've been dealing with symphony Music re. Studiomaster, and I can't recommend them enough.   really good customer service (and price).   Good luck! 

I have been using Studiomaster Sense 12+ for over a year. I wouldn't say they are particularly heavy. They are very capable and LOUD.    The customer service is excellent .  Importantly, they have a small footprint as they are a concentric design .  They show my Laney CPX112's a clean pair of heals!

Bit late to the party here ... but ... 

We recently upgraded our PA, because I wanted to put Drums through the PA.  

So, we moved up from 10inch  active PA (1200W) to (2000W) 12inch active speakers PLUS a  RCF 705 Sub.   The 12 inch speakers are great (but not much louder than the 1200W)  but the Sub is spectacular! 

It makes a huge difference to the sound.   Just by adding kick and snare.   Could argue it's not always necessary, but as it sits under one of the   full range speakers it effectively takes no more space, and even when used sparingly it really helps provide a solid underpinning to the music. 

It's a revelation. (and will protect you full range speakers from the drummer!!).   

Bump

Sonicake now sold

Now Sold 

Thanks everyone - now sold.

Original Packaging, Postage included. 

Home use only, really accurate clip on Tuner - great for setting Intonation (and , of course) accurately tuning your bass! 

No packaging but will be securely packaged for dispatch - I'll even put new batteries in it!  

Price includes Postage 
 

Bought new around 2 years ago, used in a Squire Silver Series "back -up" bass.    Original Packaging and new Brass Back Plate. 

Price includes UK Mainland Postage. 

Finally sorting out the things I use and selling those I don't.    This unit has been pretty much boxed since I bought it.   Couple of tiny marks on on edge (photo 3but otherwise as new.  

All original packaging and price includes UK Mainland Postage. 

Pedal Clear out

Sonicake V'Express  -  Volume/Expression Pedal - with small profile for pedal Board.  Original Packaging Excellent Condition   
Sold 

Mooer Bass Sweeper - Mini Envelope Filter     Original Packaging Excellent Condition                                                                   
£27 posted (Mainland UK)

MXR Black Label - Chorus Pedal                       No original packaging but will be well protected for posting   
£80 posted (Mainland UK)  

All with Velcro on back for Pedal Board Mounting

ditto!

Be interested to hear how you get along with it and what settings you use.  ......... I really like mine (as an always on pedal), but not really sure why.

And boy do I need a lot more Magic Dust after last night's performance!  Used my fall back P Bass for the first half in a very bassey but fantastic venue.   Huge bass tones, but little at the top end - a 2 string (E.A.) bass would have worked equally well.   Increased Contour level, knocked back the bass and elevated the upper mids and was pretty happy.  As our guitarist said at half time "Awesome" (but he is a guitarist!!).   
Normal service resumed in second half - Sandberg and pretty much back to a 9.30 (orange) contour setting and flat other than a tiny bit of bass roll-off on the bass.   We were LOUD, but the bass volume settings were Gain at 12 O'clock Master at just below 10.   
So, just confirmation really, this amp is really flexible, which is a godsend when needed  and implausibly loud .......... I keep being tempted to increase the "speakerage" just to do it justice (and that's using a couple of Mesa Subways).   

When I first had the amp I thought it a bit "modern" sounding, especially with the Sandberg, but I've either worked out how to work the tone controls or have lost even more of my mid range hearing!!   Now, having switched to the Orange Contour setting I find it does whatever I want - Modern, Old School, Pop, Rock and even a bit of folk/rock.  
It's a great amp and Jeff Genzler is really responsive to any enquiries - if you ask Genzler a question he personally responds! 
Great Amp, Great Company.

Yep - that's about the setting I use for loud Covers band, (playing everything from CCR to Metallica via Miley Cyrus!) using

Sandberg VM4. 

Used to use the Blue Channel at around 11 o'clock which sounds great when noodling at home but wasn't happy with the live sound.   (Re-) Read the instructions and used the Orange Channel for Live use  ........ BLISS!   Tipped the balance in favour of the Genzler vs my ABM 600 which is now "resting".  (But the ABM is great and whilst I know I should sell it I'm finding it difficult to part with!).  

I tend to use the 4 on The Floor Genzler Pedal as an "always on" pedal too - on a very "light" drive setting . Very difficult to say what it does, but live it just adds that sprinkle of magic dust.