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[attachment=25963:ade.jpg]Looks like I was chewing a wasp lol

Kubicki - Plays and sounds a dream

Must admit, I don't get the Hipshot problem, as the Kubicki has a fantastic mechanism and the additional frets :-)

Saw Ultravox play last night in Bristol. Was one hell of a good show. I do think imop that Chris Cross is an underestimated bassist, was a pleasure watching him play. Mind you as musicians go, Billie Currie is both an amazing keyboard player and violinist. Anyone else out there seen their latest tour?

My main bass is my Kubicki in Black, love it to bits. And Phil is a fantastic guy, if you phone or telephone the company, it's always Phil that responds and really helpful. p.s. love your white one!

Never lend my bases, not a chance. Have had to share my back line occassionally, but they bassically plug and play, thats my instruction along with no drinks on top of my amp. Unfortunately you do get some that don't give a sh*t. On the one occassion a guy ignored my request and put his beer on my amp, he got rather a rude awakening and got embarrased when I jumped on stage during their set grabbed the beer and unplugged my amp. Show over for him!

Hi Ime Ade, Ime from Bristol and am in an Electro Industrial/Rock/Darkwave band called 'Jagged'. Think NIN crossed with Gary Numan, Depeche Mode etc. Our myspace is [url="http://www.myspace.com/jaggedbanduk"]www.myspace.com/jaggedbanduk[/url]where you can check out 3 tracks from our recent album. I also have a rehearsal/recording studio in North Bristol called 'Barking Dog Studios' [url="http://www.barkingdogstudios.co.uk"]www.barkingdogstudios.co.uk[/url]

Got to be my Phil Kubicki Ex Factor, love the look and feel, plays like a dream.

Sad news today. Ron Asheton Guitarist for The Stooges was found dead today. Ron also played Bass for The Stooges for a period including playing Bass on the 'Raw Power' album. Personally am gutted. R.I.P. Ron

I have protools LE 7.3 with my 003 Rack, can it be upgraded to protools 8? or do I need to start from scatch with protools 8?

[attachment=16450:Flyover_..._Myspace.jpg] Heres one of the obligatory promo shots we all dread lol.

[quote name='gafbass02' post='331041' date='Nov 17 2008, 09:20 PM']why not drop in and say hi![/quote] You either mean Friday 21st or Saturday 22nd. Ade

Great show to put in your diary for 21st November 2008 at the Bristol Bierkeller. I have a limited number of REDUCED PRICED TICKETS. £5 each if you collect or £6 each inc postage. For more info get in contact. (Normal Price is £10 each plus booking fee plus postage through Bristol Tickets so quite a saving). Flag Promotions Presents: Numania Tour 2008 an evening celebrating Gary Numan! Live acts include: Jagged (Bristol Elecro Industrial band signed to rebco records) Top Numan Tribute Band - Young Things Don't Scream Headliner - 80's Industrial legend Nash the Slash! (First U.K. show for 20 years!!) Jagged Tshirts and cd's etc available to purchase on the night. To Get your 'Special Offer' tickets while stocks last contact me on either 07970 719252 or email [email protected]

Just a quick feedback for Peter (GreeneKing), I bought a line 6 Bass Pod XT Live off of him. Lovely, honest guy with good communication and smooth transaction. Would recommend anyone to trade with him. Ade

I agree with chris_b, an upgrade to the rumble would be a great idea.

[quote name='bigthumb' post='325138' date='Nov 9 2008, 09:34 AM']Thanks Ade. I'll give him a bell. Tho sadly its not under a warranty so I bet I'll be paying a whole lot more than the carriage![/quote] Bernie, EBS reputataion is paramount to them andBernie. Bernie didn't even ask the age of my bass head, his attitude is to get it fixed. If Bernie does charge it won't be an arm or a leg, I am sure of it. ade

[quote name='bigthumb' post='325125' date='Nov 9 2008, 09:02 AM']I seem to be having some problems with me amp. Rather than me trying to clumbsily explain what's wrong with it can anybody here who's in the West Midlands recommend a good, competent repairer who can check this out for me? Paul[/quote] Hi Paul, Get in touch with Bernie Goodman of GB Cuitars. He is the UK distributor and official servcice company for EBS. When I had problems with my HD350 I phoned Bernie, sent it to him, he repaired it and returned it. The only thing it cost me was the courier to him. Bernie is first class, and so very helpful. His number is 01273 220055. ade

Other for me also: 1989 Kubicki Ex Factor

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='324714' date='Nov 8 2008, 10:47 AM']we have a couple of members with Kubicki basses, I've only played one once and only briefly at that. I found the controls a little confusing without a layout diagram. BTW I believe you may have missed out one pickup selector setting, I only counted five and remember there being a 'woolly sound'. [/quote] Yes your right, one mute, 3 x passive and 2 x Active setting. The controls can be a bit fiddly but have a vast array of tones, so can take a bit of tweaking to get the sound you are after, but once you get that sound it's amazing. I love mine, and if it were ever stolen I would definately replace it. It compliments my warwick thumb also, the kubicki being short scale and the thumb being long. Basses are so additictive.

Another one to ad to the mix is the Kubicki Ex Factor Bass. I must admit you either love them or hate them. Personally I love them. Built like a tank as well as being light, balance is perfect and sound amazing. It kinda has a headstock but is headless. It features the 32"/36" scale, ebony fretboard, 34-laminate maple neck with the unique drop d mechanism. Alder Body Electrics- 18 volt - 3 Rotary stacks: Master Vol/Pan Control, Bass Boost/Treble Boost, Pickup Selector (non-stack) with 6 positions: Off; Passive Bridge and Neck; Active Bridge, B-N, and Neck. - Kubicki Pickups (2) - Active and Passive The tuning bridge works very precisely and - thank God - it is NOT designed for double ball end strings (like most headless basses). Some people find its shape quite weird, or even ugly. This is surely a matter of taste BUT its futuristic design definitively makes sense: this is one of the most ergonomic, confortable and well balanced basses ever built in my opinion. Sound wise, the Kubicki Ex-Factor is really a sort of chameleon. The multi-mode active/passive switch offers very different colours, from some more traditional J-Bass or P-Bass oriented tones to some bright and punchy or "ultra-deep" without being muddy modern sounds. I play mainly rock and it's perfect for me. On top of all this, its focus is absolutly amazing, a very defined and well contoured sound. Of course you can hear some nice Kubicki bass sounds on early Stu Hamm recordings. You can here the kubicki ex factor on you tube. Have a listen to Vail Johnson from Kenny G's solo, that will give you an indication of this lovely basses sound. Service & Repair: if you call kubicki technology, you'll get to talk directly to phil. no bullshit, just straight to the point facts and helpful hints. He takes his basses very seriously and will happily advise and help on any of the basses he manufactures. All in all having owned many basses, I love the ex factor, so wanted to put it in the headless mix. Is there any other Kubicki fans out there?