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[quote name='mrcrow' post='655241' date='Nov 15 2009, 04:07 PM']i have used and really like the thomastik jazz series bass strings i have used rounds and flats their website doesnt show flats now...strange as i thought they were the best i have tried...against roto and elites i see they may be still available from our string suppliers... anyone use them and found them to be permanently out of stock? [/quote] They're still on the Thomastik site... at least for me: [url="http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/johcgi/tho2/TCgi.cgi?Target=list_SetfamilieSubSubs&SetType=Guitar&ID_Setfamilie=20&ID_SetfamilieSub=40&ID_SetfamilieSubSubStaerke=156"]http://www.thomastik-infeld.com/johcgi/tho...bSubStaerke=156[/url]

Bass Direct have them for £28 a set with bulk discounts: [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/DR_Strings_Hi_Beams.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...s_Hi_Beams.html[/url] [b]Edit:[/b] Stringbusters seem to be even cheaper. £25 a set when buying more than 3: [url="http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?MAIN=http://www.stringbusters.com/ko-kat/BASS%20STRINGS/DR%20HANDMADE/"]http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?.../DR%20HANDMADE/[/url]

There's a thread about them already, but if you haven't seen, the whole album's up on YouTube: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ6arQ-qK34"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ6arQ-qK34[/url]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='653995' date='Nov 13 2009, 07:56 PM']It appears that they don't 'all' do it! I have one and it mutes the signal completely![/quote] Hmm, I guess it's another difference between the Puma 350 and 500. I've only tried the 1x10 and 1x12 (both powered by the 350), and neither mute completely. [quote name='warwickhunt' post='653997' date='Nov 13 2009, 08:00 PM']Not sure that is right either as the 500w Puma 2x12 has a label indicating that it is class A/B power! [/quote] Hmm, well the website says Class-D

[quote name='deathpanda' post='653029' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:45 PM']And also, I have never changed intonation before. When I play the harmonic on the 12th fret the pitch is like a semitone lower than when it's fretted, does that mean I need to tighten or loosen the screw? I would try it myself, but I don't have access to any tools right now...[/quote] If the string is sharp when fretted on the 12th, then you need to move the saddle back (away from the neck). I like to use a tuner and compare the open string with the fretted 12th fret. I generally tune up the string, fret the 12th, adjust the saddle if necessary and repeat the process until the open and 12th are both in tune on the tuner. Should only take a few minutes once you get the hang of it, and you should really do it every time you change strings or adjust the saddle heights.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='652976' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:06 PM']Do you think the ebay one has something shaved off the scratchplate? I can't see that.[/quote] According to the description it does: [quote]No marks or dents, although the pickguard does have a few light scuffs and has been shaved slightly just in front of the Jazz Pickup to stop your thumb being wedged.[/quote] [b]Edit:[/b] gah. Beaten to it again!

[quote name='OldGit' post='652904' date='Nov 12 2009, 06:55 PM']is that the "1970's" jazz bridge position?[/quote] Actually, the '70s position is closer to the bridge than the '60s position. Compare these two reissues: [attachment=36221:Fender_62___RI_JB.jpg] [attachment=36222:Fender_75_Nat.jpg] The eBay auction actually doesn't look too wildly off, it's just it looks a little strange on a Precision since the scratchplate comes a bit lower. [b]Edit:[/b] beaten to it... twice!

James bought a pickup from me, sent payment quickly, and was an generally a nice chap to deal with. What more can I say... cheers

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='648384' date='Nov 7 2009, 09:42 PM']At a further cost of $77, $50 + $27 shipping, i've ordered some Badass Saddles from www.bestbassgear.com, as Allparts are about as much use as a cock flavoured lollipop.[/quote] Eek... you should have posted something here first. I've got a 5-string set (already slotted, but not very deeply) that are going spare! If you can cancel the order, then give me a PM...

[quote name='MOSCOWBASS' post='647753' date='Nov 6 2009, 10:56 PM']I got my UL2 410 today and while trying it at home I noticed that the input gain control on my Puma doesn't reduce the signal to zero when it is turned completely down. Has anyone else noticed this? It's not a problem, but I would like to know if it's just my amp or do they all do it.[/quote] They all do that...

[quote name='Jigster' post='644102' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:16 AM']Hi can anyone tell me if an amp is di'd with pre EQ setting, does that flatten out any tone shaping twiddling I have done - or does it purely relate to the eq - ta[/quote] Generally, pre-EQ means that the signal is taken directly from the input (or after the first gain stage) and hence is the "raw" tone of your bass before any of the controls on the amp.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='643829' date='Nov 2 2009, 08:40 PM']That either blows a hole in that theory or you have cleaner electricity. [/quote] The 2x10 and 2x12 combos use a Class D amplifier rather than the Class AB one in the 1x10 and 1x12... so that could make a difference too. However, you'd then expect the Puma 350 head to be similarly affected, which it doesn't appear to be. I just tested it, and the hiss is also on the DI out and is especially pronounced when using the Post EQ setting. If anyone wants I can stick a mic in front of it and get a wee recording of what I mean...

[quote name='sifi2112' post='643620' date='Nov 2 2009, 05:28 PM']Is the Puma 212 combo a 500w or 350w version ? Not really important if it's loud enough but would like to know. cheers Si[/quote] According to the Tecamp website both the 2x10 and 2x12 combos are 500W (Class D) while the 1x10 and 1x12 are 350W (Class AB).

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='642643' date='Nov 1 2009, 05:39 PM']any update on the hiss? mines the same. i've never had an amp or rig that hasn't had some level of hiss. but playin in my room this hiss is noticable over my playing. which is a little bit worrying..[/quote] I went back to Guitarguitar and they all do it. So I'm guessing it's a design flaw. (Or feature?) It was a lot less noticeable in the shop, because of the higher level of background noise. I'm guessing it's not going to be a problem on stage, but pretty much rules it out as a recording amp. I haven't checked whether the hiss is over the DI too, I'm hoping it's not... [quote name='wateroftyne' post='643079' date='Nov 2 2009, 07:17 AM']Is there a tweeter output knob on these?[/quote] Not on the combos. They don't actually have a tweeter, just a woofer and a midrange driver, but neither are adjustable.

[quote name='Lew-Bass' post='641413' date='Oct 30 2009, 06:44 PM']Any news on where to get the official covers from?[/quote] I've e-mailed The Bass Merchant about them. I'll post back if I hear anything...

[quote name='KASH' post='641135' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:43 PM']It's the case, going with a heavier gauge[/quote] Well, in that case, you'll have to re-adjust everything anyway I always take them all off to clean the finger board, and have never had a problem with the neck shifting. I always check/reset the intonation after changing strings though.

[quote name='sifi2112' post='641120' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:29 PM']ps. speakon ext states 'minium 8Ohm' .. can I run a 6 or 4 Ohm cab ? (probably wont ever need to tho)[/quote] It's not a good idea. The minimum load for the amp is 4Ω, so using a 6Ω/4Ω cab with the 8Ω internal speakers would overload the amp (since 6Ω//8Ω = 3.4Ω or 4Ω//8Ω = 2.7Ω).

[quote name='Lew-Bass' post='640619' date='Oct 29 2009, 11:50 PM']I'd like to see someone having a go at [i]making[/i] it removable tbh. I've seen it on here before, where someones taken a saw to a combo with very pleasing results, and as they weren't too bothered about re-sale value, they created a functional combo, stand alone cab and stand alone head out of the one unit. Just gotta be brave and have some know-how really, as is with many things in life. Unfortunately, I haven't much of either [/quote] From having a peek through the vents, and from the screw locations, I have a hunch that they've just used the same chassis as the head (with a different top plate). If that's true, then it shouldn't be TOO difficult to convert it. I'd think you'd need a new top plate and possibly a new back plate. I guess I'll whip the back off when the new gear feeling has warn off and I feel confident enough to tear it apart

Thoughts so far... [list=1] [*]This thing is stupidly light. Easily a one handed lift. [*]It's plenty loud enough. Even on minimum volume, it's pushing what I can get away with for flat practice volume! [*]I think I've found my tonal nirvana... TI Flats -> Fender Precision Deluxe -> ACG Preamp -> Tecamp. [*]It has a tilt-back system consisting of a small aluminium rod that is stowed on clips on the bottom of the amp. There's a holder for it in the port on the back of the amp, which allows the amp to be tilted to a ~45º angle. Which is perfect for the sort of small gigs that I play. [*]I am, however, slightly disconcerted about the amount of hiss that the amp emits. It's very noticeable with the master above ¼. Adding treble to the EQ really brings it out. I think I'm going to pop back to G.G. tomorrow and compare to the one that they had on demo. I certainly didn't notice a hiss on that one (and had it turned up quite loud), so I think I may have got a bit of a lemon. [/list]

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='640047' date='Oct 29 2009, 01:57 PM']argh! and the first photo arrives.. didn't put my order in till half 6 yesterday. so probably another night for me to wait.. [/quote] I picked mine up in the Glasgow store since I couldn't be bothered hanging about for a day waiting for it to be delivered. Also got to have a little play through one before I got it. Pretty chuffed (and skint)

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You could always go for FretFX: [url="https://fretfx.com/"]https://fretfx.com/[/url] They're LED markers that don't require any permanent modification of the instrument. I believe a few people here have used them...

Crimp terminals, usually. You can get them from Maplin: [url="http://maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=42725"]http://maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=42725[/url] I'm sure someone would make you up a lead if you don't want to do it yourself.