GreeneKing

The cheapest I could find my recent purchase was Andertons. So far they've been great at keeping me updated (awaiting stock - I was fully aware).

Hi and welcome Dimitris. You're in good company, Prince Philip and St George! Peter

[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1486630999' post='3233319'] its neither. its designed to be clipped to a guitar strap and therefore has to be battery powered. i was tempted but im waiting for the New Sadowsky preamp [url="https://sadowsky.com/product/sadowsky-sbp-2-preamp-pedal/"]https://sadowsky.com...2-preamp-pedal/[/url] available in Spring. Is it spring yet? [/quote] I'm pretty sure it's the same as one I owned some time ago. I wouldn't say it's designed to be worn on a belt, more belt capable if you are that way inclined. Maybe the pre DI Sadowsky pre I owned was different? It was a fair while ago. It was a useful tone tool for a Jazz bass. Peter

[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1486630999' post='3233319'] its neither. its designed to be clipped to a guitar strap and therefore has to be battery powered. i was tempted but im waiting for the New Sadowsky preamp [url="https://sadowsky.com/product/sadowsky-sbp-2-preamp-pedal/"]https://sadowsky.com...2-preamp-pedal/[/url] available in Spring. Is it spring yet? [/quote] I'm pretty sure it's the same as one I owned some time ago. I wouldn't say it's designed to be worn on a belt, more belt capable if you are that way inclined. Maybe the pre DI Sadowsky pre I owned was different. It was a fair while ago. It was a useful tone tool for a Jazz bass. Peter

[quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1486580954' post='3233027'] It's not a pedal tho. If it were it wouldn't be for sale anymore... [/quote] I must have misread the ad, I thought it was outboard not onboard.

I see that there's a Sadowsky pre just gone up for sale.....

I understand you not wanting to install a pre. Even though that's what I'd do myself. I'd look for an outboard pre and eq. I recently bought a Palmer Bass DI/EQ from Thomann for non silly money and I'm pleased with it although I bought it for home practice. Fretless may benefit from low mid boost and playing the bridge pup in my experience. All the best with it.

Some really useful advice here to dwell on. My only concern is that there is another issue underlying all this and that it may bite you too if you replace him.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1486299785' post='3230639'] Here's the first of a series of videos that you might find interesting [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DEJzvQFWwO9w&ved=0ahUKEwix1JPUgfnRAhVjI8AKHct4BWQQtwIIGjAA&usg=AFQjCNEsro2IonobGGNX0wyoey-300W5mw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJzvQFWwO9w&list=PLp6z5fUMeeAZngXaTKxTKgHvM_pUxeH2z[/url] [/quote] Caution? I got a warning on trying to view that.

[quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1486127911' post='3229431'] That's what I did Mike and I let Alan know that we were 'related' £60 a head seems good to me, very good. Peter [/quote]

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1486048015' post='3228797'] Is there any way of saying we'll be a couple? Only seems to be the option of buying one ticket at a time. [/quote] That's what I did Mike and I let Alan know that we were 'related' Peter

I had one just like that too. Just as well I use 5's and Oxford is way down South.

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1486032735' post='3228610'] Only by you it seems Peter, everyone else I know puts them as the last element in the chain to ensure that the pedals don't introduce any sub-frequencies. The only thing I might want downstream of it is a DI box. [/quote] That's not the case Pete. Have a gander over on Talkbass (and Finnbass). Many recommendations for 1st in the chain. Removing the sub frequencies FROM the pedals in the 1st place is considered good practice. I had an email from Max at sfx confirming the validity of placing it 1st too. I can't find it as I delete fairly frequently. It works in my experience. Oops, just read your post Fleabag. As I understand it, if you add octaves down and they are subaural you still get the unique 'flavour' from the harmonics and sub harmonics above.

Neither of mine have done that.

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1486020071' post='3228491'] Hey Fleabag, and thanks for your comments.... The only kit I use is a Seymore Duncan pick up booster, a Stageclix radio system, and any day now a Mini Thumpinator. I presume, working from the guitar back to the amp, it will be radio receiver into the pick up booster, booster into the Thumpinator and then into the amp.... What do you think? [/quote] This is much debated I'm thinking that with a compressor/tuner/octaver/overdrive/fuzz/chorus/flanger setup I put the MT 1st to keep the sub 30Hz stuff out of the pedals as well as the amp. It seems to work. Peter

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1486022876' post='3228509'] Wooden cavity cover, wooden battery compartment cover and wooden truss rod access would say 'hand made with care taken' to me. Bridge placement could be a factor of bridge pickup placement, bridge saddle position is a function of string type and gauge so I wouldn't read too much into either of those. And it's a Schaller roller bridge (and I think Schaller M4 tuners - the screw tab coming out of the bottom instead of the side is a giveaway) which are excellent quality. I think I've seen that Thompson make before, and not very long ago... Though it was on Bassist Ireland on Facebook but can't find it now... I think this is a quality one-off build myself. just has the misfortune of looking like a load of knockoff Chinese imports and will probably sell cheap as a result. [/quote] I'd go with that too. Definitely worth a look imo.

I'd like to add here that this will be my 11th Moffat bass bash it seems If you haven't been to one and you are considering it I'd say 'do it'. Moffat is a lovely town, the accommodation is great and the craic is superb. I'll be taking my better half so it is a couple friendly event. If you are single there always the sheep! If you are going to commit, commit early to ensure the event thrives. Peter

Sad to hear of his leaving us. Never met him but loved Man.

[quote name='mfisher91' timestamp='1485789440' post='3226684'] The cocktail/toothpick solution has worked. Thanks everyone! [/quote] Great!