CyberBass

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?

[quote name='Pissman' post='324584' date='Nov 7 2008, 11:15 PM']welcome! is that a mohawk i see in your pic?....[/quote] Sure is, it makes my bass playing more aerodynamic lol Thanks for the welcome guys, good to be here.

My Name is ade. I live in Bristol in the U.K. I have been playing bass on and off for around 15 years. I currently play bass for a U.K. Electro/Industrial Band 'Jagged' who are signed to rebco records www.myspace.com/jaggeduk I also record and produce in my own studios www.barkingdogstudios.co.uk My current bass kit is: 1989 Kubicki Ex Factor 4 String Warwick Thumb Bolt on 4 String EBS HD350 Head EBS NEO 212 I play most styles but tend to be more rock based style, finger picking. plectrum and occassional slap. Have had many basses over the years but I love my current set up, which always cuts through live. Pleased to have found this forum and look forward to chatting to you guys. Respect ade