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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1498502744' post='3325086'] Unless it was strictly for studio use, I'd take patch memories over any supposed superiority of sound. As someone who struggled using non-programmable synths in the early 80s, I have no time for even simple synths that don't have programmable memories for the sounds. [/quote] +100

Sounds great IMO - though I need to put thicker gauge strings on mine when I get home to raise the tension a bit. Just personal preference. They are different, lighter strings than than the stock ones Yamaha supply the bass with btw, so this shouldn't affect you!

I haven't yet emailed them but I may well do. I know the site warns of the waiting time and I was kind of expecting to wait a bit after having read a few threads over on Talkbass. But I assumed part of the waiting time for the guys in the US was the international postage and customs process. It does seem a bit excessive considering I've had orders involving multiple custom pedals discussed, spec'd, made and delivered in under 2 weeks from other builders. I know their life doesn't revolve around my pedal but honestly, having handed over £119 of my childrens' inheritance over 3 weeks ago I'm getting rather impatient. I guess my impatience is made worse knowing that A) it isn't a custom order, and B ) I've seen a couple of used Thumpinators come and go in the classifieds during that time! The only thing keeping me sane is knowing that pretty much every Thumpinator user out there is thrilled with it - so at least I can be confident it'll be worth the wait...

Hey all. Just wondering, for those of you who have purchased a Micro Thumpinator direct from the SFX Sound website, how long did it take for it to arrive? I placed my order on the 2nd of June and have still heard nothing!!! Is this normal?! How can a pedal builder justify this much of a delay?

Update - alas, I forgot it's a 5 string http://basschat.co.uk/topic/305975-yamaha-bb425-black-excellent-condition-now-l250/page__pid__3323651#entry3323651

Was going to suggest a BB424 myself but feared I might sound like a broken record. Good to see I'm not alone in thinking it's one of the best PJs out there! Was one for sale here not too long ago, and if memory serves, it was well under budget for the OP.

What's your budget? It's certainly possible to find a PJ with a jazz neck. I was about to suggest a fender blacktop jazz but that's double P config. There's also a very lovely looking Aerodyne Precision for sale here at the moment but the body looks decidedly un-contoured to me so that might be a deal breaker. Are you 100% set on Fender/Squier? Because some excellent alternatives can be found for equivalent or less money if you don't mind searching outside of the Fender pool.

Interesting to see that the super twin is almost as compact as the super compact!

Looks like a decent bargain to me if you're willing to collect from London. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263046502632

It could well be the same one. When watching on Netflix it seemed to end prematurely - credits rolling etc - then after a few seconds with a blank screen "part 2" began. It was all formatted as one long stream though.

I think I've been misread here somewhat. I'm nothing but amused at the auction - no animosity at all here. I genuinely found it funny and the thread title is firmly tongue in cheek!

There's one for sale in the classifieds! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/307320-moog-lp-stage-ii-synth/page__pid__3318604#entry3318604

I feel the only thing that could improve this picture is a tort guard and a maple neck.

In that case your cheapest, most reliable solution is the Diago Isolator suggested above. Though the GigRig Isolator has 4 outputs (albeit limited to around 150mA each) and could act as insurance against any misbehaving pedals you may acquire in the future. Of course there's no point going to the added expense of the GigRig option if you don't have any plans for board expansion.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1497960955' post='3321618'] I don't do multi band gigs, but on a festival, I meet the sound guy and introduce myself, get his name, shake his hand and have a chat about the sound. I have great DI's in all my amps. I give the FOH post EQ. I have never had an issue, problem or confrontation with a festival sound crew. I always thank the guys after the gig. [/quote] I couldn't agree more with this approach. Establish a bit of a rapport with the guy and he'll be more likely to go the extra mile. Communicate! I've done sound checks as a singer with guys who curse under their breath at the fact there's too much/not enough of themselves in a monitor mix (for example) and I've found myself having to calmly explain to them that the sound guy isn't psychic and can't be in two places at once. Then proceeded to politely ask for the adjustment in monitor levels. If you don't ask you don't get most of the time. A thank you costs nothing. Unless of course the sound guy was genuinely terrible and a d*ck

Big GuitarGuitar sale on the older models. Treat yourselves folks! https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/clearance/tag/yamaha-bb-sale/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nlf&utm_campaign=200617

I fully agree - Aguilar prices are ludicrous across the board. I'm sure if they started producing strings they'd end up being ~£80 for a 4 string set by the time they reached our shores. Madness.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1497946577' post='3321451'] Another option of course would be to ditch the tuner and replace it with a TC Polytune Mini - I've not had any noise issues with mine on a daisy chain! [/quote] +1. In fact, I don't think I've ever had a noise problem with any of my TC pedals (I've had a few) despite them being digital. They're obviously doing something right.

I Can't Tell You Why is one of my favourite Eagles tracks of all time. Very smooth. Have you seen the Eagles documentary on Netflix? It's about 3 hours 7 minutes long and worth every second. It must be available on DVD too I'm sure. So good.

Bloody hell. Does it go down to 2 ohms?!