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Hi Quilly for 99% of the stuff I do it's absolutely brilliant and I don't have a problem. Just literally one track I play I find it hard to play a particular run. It is a beautiful bass and sounds fantastic. In many ways the chunky neck actually kind of makes me play in a slightly different way which is cool. I've never had a p bass before and I love it but I am thinking of letting it go and buying another P with a thinner neck just for this one track But it would make me sad as I think it look and sounds perfect!

This maybe in the wrong topic mods?

I have a couple of sets of custom in ears I had made by Inearz audio in the states, was years ago and they’ve been great but recently they seem to fall out a wee bit and are not as isolating. I suppose over time the old lugs might have changed any tips on how to get a better seal? The sound great but …. I could tape them to my head but I might look like a weirdo!

Thanks!

Hi folks I wonder if anyone has some advice. I have a Classic P Bass like the Vintera it’s got a really thick neck. I love it but i simply can’t play some things on it. I was looking to either just think this bass is good for these tunes and not for these or potentially buy a jazz conversion neck. However a bloke locally is selling a 2009 mim maple precision neck. Which is 42 mm I don’t know the neck profile. I have a couple of jazz basses and the necks are much thinner but I really find my stingray(s) to be the most comfortable and they are thicker than the Jazz basses necks. Would a 2009 mim p bass neck be noticeably thinner than the mim 50s classic (vintera) P neck?

f*** it just bought one 😆

Hi Has anyone used a Two Notes Torpedo Cab M for EUB, I'm looking for an IR Loader really that needs to be able to handle impulse responses at 200 ms. There is the TC Electronics which looks great but I'd like a headphone out and the DI would be useful. Any advice or knowledge appreciated! Cheers S

I bought this little M-Vave IR Box from Aliexpress .... £20. An IR Loader, an interface s di, with a headphone out. Comes loaded with mostly guitar IRs but a few bass options which are to my ears good! Loaded some Sigma Audio DB IRs and my EUB sounds great (might all be in my head 😄 may be no difference) I plugged the interface into cubase and it recorded fine. Controlled via buetooth. I mean even just as a tiny headphone amp its great for the price. Bloke goes into some detail on talk bass https://www.talkbass.com/threads/m-vave-ir-box-review.1668489/ I'm sure it's not a patch on more expensive devices but it was £20.

I Bought an M-Vave IR box from Aliexpress for £22 I mean why not, I'll undoubtedly buy something else before it arrives 😄 Review over on TB https://www.talkbass.com/threads/m-vave-ir-box-review.1668489/

TC looks perfect but I'd almost exclusively using it with the EUB so a pedal that doubles as a headphone amp would be handy.

Can anyone recommend an IR loader to use with my NS Design EUB with the Sigma Bass IRs? @JPJ looks like he has done the same thing I'm thinking of. I could use the stomp but apparently it's better to have more milliseconds. The TC Electronics looks good but ideally I'd like a headphone out to double as a wee practice rig. Looked at the Tonexone but not sure if it will be better than the stomp .... or if I'll even notice 😄

Turns out the high mass bridge I has had left an indentation in the finish so I have to stick with it. 😔

Just wondered if anyone had tried the Hosco vintage Fender style bass bridges. I’m considering the Hosco, the more expensive Allparts and the even more expensive Fender. They all look very similar.

Knob settings Here are detailed settings for each block to recreate Tim Lefebvre’s style on the HX Stomp: 1. Amp Block: Ampeg SVT-4 Pro • Drive: 3.5 • Bass: +4.0 dB • Midrange: +3.0 dB • Frequency: 200 Hz • Treble: -1.0 dB • Presence: +2.0 dB • Channel Volume: Adjust to taste. 2. Overdrive Block: Obsidian 7000 • Blend: 55% • Drive: 4.5 • Bass: +2.0 dB • Midrange: +3.0 dB • Treble: +1.5 dB • Level: Match to unity gain. • Attack: Low (for rounder attack) • Grunt: Midrange setting. 3. Modulation Block: Dimension Chorus • Rate: 0.8 Hz • Depth: 50% • Mix: 35% • Tone: Flat. 4. Compression Block: LA Studio Comp • Threshold: -28 dB • Ratio: 4:1 • Attack: 50 ms • Release: 90 ms • Gain: +3.0 dB. 5. Cab Block: 4x10 SVT • Mic: 57 Dynamic • Low Cut: 80 Hz • High Cut: 6 kHz • Distance: 1 inch. 6. Optional Synth Textures: Synth-O-Matic • Wave Shape: Square • Frequency: 200 Hz • Mix: 30% • Attack: Medium (5 ms). Final Signal Chain Order: 1. LA Studio Comp 2. Ampeg SVT-4 Pro 3. Obsidian 7000 4. Dimension Chorus 5. 4x10 SVT Cab 6. Synth-O-Matic (optional for experimentation). These settings should provide a solid Lefebvre-inspired sound. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything further!

Has anyone had a look at the Tonecrafter GPT for ChatGPT? I’m very lazy so it’s quite attractive 😀. Seems quite interesting. i asked for suggestions for Tim Lebvre tone and got this result Tim Lefebvre is known for his distinctive bass tones, often characterized by deep, warm lows, overdriven mids, and modulated textures. Here’s a recommended tone setup for the Line 6 HX Stomp, tailored to his style: Key Elements of Tim Lefebvre’s Tone: 1. Amp Model: • Ampeg SVT-4 Pro or Ampeg B-15 are great starting points in the HX Stomp. • Set Gain to moderate for slight breakup. • Boost the low mids (around 150-250 Hz) for warmth. • Cut slightly around 1-2 kHz if his smoother tones are desired. 2. Overdrive: • Use the Obsidian 7000 block (Darkglass-style preamp) for a driven, modern sound. • Blend: Set around 50-60% to retain clean lows. • Drive: Medium for growl. • Boost: Low-mid frequencies for punch. 3. Modulation and Effects: • Chorus: Use Dimension Chorus or 60s Bias Trem subtly to add movement. • Rate: Slow. • Depth: Moderate. • Pitch Shift: Add Simple Pitch for slight detuning for texture. 4. Compression: • LA Studio Comp works well. • Ratio: 4:1. • Attack: Slow for natural transients. • Release: Fast to keep articulation. 5. Cabinet: • 4x10 SVT Cab with a mic blend like the 57 Dynamic for punch and clarity. 6. Signal Chain Order: • Input > Compression > Amp > Overdrive > Modulation > EQ > Cab. Additional Tips: • Experiment with parallel signal chains to blend clean tones with effects. • If Lefebvre’s more experimental tones are your target, try adding the Synth-O-Matic or Bitcrusher blocks for unique textures. Would you like detailed knob settings for any of these blocks?

Anyone tried these? I’m thinking of modding my Brian (Bacchus) jazz!

I'm the proverbial bawhair away from buying that!