BlueMoon

9 hours ago, carlsim said:

Is there an easy way to tell the difference between a PB70 and a PB70US??

The tuners on the PB70US are essentially the same as those on a US P bass. The non-export Japanese PB70 has tuners with a smaller footprint. Another difference is the pickups, but that is not a difference that would be easy to tell without a closer inspection.

As others have said, you can’t really go wrong with a MIJ or CIJ instrument.

Yep….I do the same.

I have - among others - a set from Alpine where you can insert different coloured filters to achieve the desired degree of attenuation. IIRC, they can reduce 10, 15 and 20 db.

I’ve tried loads……but you only get one set of ears!

Try and surface the problems openly and quickly, otherwise things just fester. Compromise is often possible if the real issue(s) is understood. Sometimes though folks just don’t see that it’s worth it and walk.
 

Sadly, I’ve experienced a few band line up changes and they were all disruptive to some extent.

A 2nd hand Lakland 55-02 might get you where you want to be. One of the nicest necks around and an outstanding B string.

1 hour ago, msb said:

I don’t need another amp. But I’m a little nerdy about them.

I’m a paid up member of that club!

34 minutes ago, Doctor J said:

Bottom line is anything bought in the EU from the UK is now 25% more expensive than market value and vice-versa.

This ^^^^^^

23 hours ago, tauzero said:

5.1kg according to the kitchen scales.

Phew! Rescued!

That’s boat anchor territory for my back.

Tell us that it is a boat anchor…..please.

This site is bad for GAS! I was blissfully ignorant and now I have twitchy finger on the Ali Express site.

6 hours ago, NHM said:

remember back in the 1960s my parents gave an old wooden-framed piano to the local church's summer fete for a piano smashing contest, where two teams each with a piano completed to smash up them up with sledgehammers, the first to pass theirs all through a 1 foot square wins.

I’m pretty sure the same “game” was on regional contests of “It’s A Knockout” back in the day. Sacrilege or recycling?

Brings back memories of the “Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club” and the guy with his flat cap, roll-up ciggie and the circular bell device that he could never get to work to shut people up! Fond memories!

I remember playing some of those clubs. Just remember the smokey atmosphere though.

Basschat is a great site in general and, in particular, a relatively safe marketplace to buy/sell stuff.

Unfortunately, the extra import costs linked to purchase value makes it such that the prospect of snagging bargains is long gone for me………which is a real shame.
 

Bargains are still there for EU-based BC members to other members located within the EU and, of course, for UK-based members from those BC members also based in the UK. Probably two largely separate mini-markets within BC marketplace.

That’s as close as a politically correct answer to the reality, which is hassle, extra cost and probably buckets of frustration..
 

Nice job. 
 

Bravo!

The eco-warriors have rightfully campaigned to protect vulnerable/endangered ebony species.
 

The “Just Stop Oil” guys  won’t like anything phenolic though!

Silent But Lingering

4 hours ago, chris_b said:

I'll be back to 2 basses by the end of the Summer, when I've found the one.

I love this statement.

I’ve told myself this over the last 40+ years of playing. Hasn’t worked for me yet!

8 hours ago, markbunney said:

Thanks, how do you find the battery life on this?

Transmitter is on a small pedalboard with supplied power. Receiver still works fine after 3 hours and can be charged via the docking station on the transmitter, even independent of supplied power. I have not used the rig in one session beyond 3 hours, to be fair.

2 hours ago, markbunney said:

There seems to be a big gap in the market for reasonably priced 5.8ghz wireless units.

I use this as back up. Seems to fit the bill at £100 ………but have never had to test it out except in rehearsals.

https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/SubZero-Digital-Wireless-Guitar-Pedal-System/36K1?_gl=1*1jkmxiu*_ga*MTk0MDk0NTI3MS4xNjkwNzQwNjM5*_up*MQ..*_ga_0WF1R5QW3K*MTY5MDc0MDYzOC4xLjEuMTY5MDc0MDg2My4wLjAuMA..

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On 29/07/2023 at 12:28, Rayman said:

I….. just find the barrage of emails, videos, incentives and constant presence overbearing and irritating. But that’s more about me than SBL.

I am with you on the constant barrage of communications. I just found the whole thing far too intense.

There’s no doubt that he has talent and anybody that commits to passing on that talent to others in the form of tuition should get our support. It’s just that his methodology grates on me personally.

I find that an HPF in the chain does improve my sound. Some of the merits claimed in the video are more significant (or discernible) than others, but I have no doubt there are multiple benefits to the use of HPF and LPF’s.

I wonder why more preamp pedals do not routinely include variable filter controls as standard. I use a Genzler ReQ on a small pedal-board where I can vary each filter frequency or by-pass, as required.

10 hours ago, attackbass said:

I think its important to play instruments and gear you enjoy! 

Totally agree with this statement.

51 minutes ago, walshy said:

Levys strap pouch 👌

I use one of these as well. 
 

Very satisfied after loads of gigs where I’ve used it.

Nice, nice, nice!

Good score…..well done!

I like good news and optimism………and this thread is full of them.

Very uplifting……….thanks.

The Genzler pedals are great. I use one (4 On The Floor) as an “always on”, together with a Genzler Re-Q. 
 

I have  found that this combination can cope with almost any eq and drive challenges in the bands that I play in.

The music styles that I play don’t call for extreme drive requirements, but Genzler has that covered as well (Crash Box 4, I believe).

1 hour ago, krispn said:

What about the Genzler re/q?

A good shout. 
 

It also has very useful HP and LP filters that can be turned on and off.