GreeneKing

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!

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1485793463' post='3226721'] Really appreciate your responses chaps.... Max has already responded to me with price...£119, and a delivery time of a few days. On the strength of his quick response, price and the fact I might have it this time next week, I have ordered one...... I also love the fact that it's hand made. What really sold me is a short video on his site of a 4x10 cab being given some beans both before and after the Micro Thumpinator is used.... A real eye opener......check it out on the SFX site... Cheers chapz. [/quote] I've seen the video The extra headroom was an unexpected and welcome bonus. I hope you like it

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1485780786' post='3226581'] All good advice regarding wood and play glue, but matchsticks are soft wood. Cocktail sticks are made of harder wood and will give you a longer term solution. [/quote] I'd argue that it's because matchsticks are softer and more conforming that they'll do a better job. Fight?

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1485781182' post='3226589'] Thanks guys, I have already e mailed the company to find out price and delivery waiting time..... [/quote] It took just under two weeks for mine to arrive. Max builds in batches I believe so the more that order one the quicker it'll be I guess.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1485773503' post='3226487'] Don't suppose you have a link to that test? I use a 500Tube and it would be nice to know what they found. [/quote] I find it almost impossible to refind posts on TB. Its so huge and the search engine seems to throw up inconsistent results. A guy set up a signal generator into a LMII and an oscilloscope on the output. The Tube thing was based on my assessment with the Tube 500 on no tube sounding the same as the LMII.

The MT is as simple as you can get. Its tuned to be very effective. Its not just about the frequency of the cut off but the ratio of it. The filter in my preamp and in the LMII amp itself didn't give noticeable results in terms of performance. The MT did.

Split a matchstick into slivers. Put a bit of PVA in the hole if you wish (not essential), push matchstick slivers into hole and snap off flush. As many as required. Refit screw. Araldite will make a mess for the future.