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I have a GB Spitfire from Bernie Goodfellow. It has neck LED’s with a separate battery. I think these were installed by Martin Sims, or at least, his design.
I use them sparingly when I want to be flash. Since that need is very rare, I don’t use them much.
Glad you got them working.
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I have a Crown xls power amp with selectable input sensitivity. I regularly use it with my Avalon U5 preamp. Sounds great.
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I have both and like them equally. It just depends on what particular sound I’m after either recording or at a gig.
Frankly, at a gig most folks can’t tell the difference so then it comes down to body shape for me. I prefer the P body shape.
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Pink!
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For those bass manufacturers who don’t already…………….
Install Luminlay (glow in the dark) side markers in the neck of the instrument, especially fretless.
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G&L : lose the “batwing/bottle opener” headstock on all models.
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Question: does the bass work when switched to passive or is it the same response in both active and passive modes via the slider switch?
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Do you leave the cable in the jack socket when you finish playing? That will run down the battery.
When you have changed to a fresh (fully charged) battery does the bass play/sound normal, at least initially?
It could be a bunch of things, but most are likely to be simple fixes. First suggestion is to use another cable if you have one. Then it’s time to take a look inside the control cavity of the bass in question. I am not familiar with the model you describe, but I’m sure somebody who is will be along soon to help you out.
Report back with any findings.
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I know that insurance will likely cover some of this…….but, it is a real shock that a reputable store like Station Music has become a victim.
A big shout-out to those guys who are warning the bass community by advertising this on the various internet auction sites and bass forums (fora?).
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I’ve bought a bunch of stuff from them. No problems in the transactions that I’ve had.
They are quick and gave realistic answers. I am not an Italian-speaker, but we always got there.
Hope this helps.
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Grolsch beer bottle washers are great to use in exactly this ^^^ way. And the beer is pretty good as well!
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If it were mine, I wouldn’t do it. I’d get another fretted bass or compatible fretted neck.
Your decision though!
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This looks a unique Atelier Z bass.
I like it!
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Oh my!!!
That is beautiful.........just beautiful!
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Welcome back @BassAdder60
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Great job.
The sense of achievement from a self-build must be a great motivator for future projects! Well done!
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There is something elegantly simple about a 3TS Precision with a tort scratch-plate.
I’ve been on a long and winding bass journey over the years. I really enjoyed the diversity of other types of basses (including some active ones), but I keep coming back to where I started. You can’t beat it.
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I’ve been very impressed by the Yamaha TRB5ii - both fretted and Fretless. Great value for money and Japanese quality. IMO, they are easily as good as the average modern Fender.
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Don’t rule out a cheaper alternative.
I’ve been well impressed with the overall dynamics of a pair of Sony MDR 7506 that you can get for around €100.I use them to listen to FLAC quality audio files.
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Try flats!
They last forever and the tone (if it’s for you) will not change much over the years.
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I use a felt pick for my Höfner violin bass, much like that other guy who’s been around for a while.
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It just goes to show that reputation and reality can sometimes be at odds!
Good score on your £700 cracker!
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Looks like a nice bass with character and mojo. Well done!
Enjoy it
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YAMAHA TRB 4 II, Amberburst *price drop* £400
in Basses For Sale
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This ^^^^^
Great basses and MIJ quality. Can’t go wrong.