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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1485723154' post='3226188'] No an active bass is active no matter what really but a passive bass into a modern amp with an active eq section that most people have is no different to an active bass other than the distance from the knobs in relation to the person playing it. [/quote] Absolutely.

I have both a LMII and a 500 Tube. They do both have HP Filters if you believe what you read on Talkbass where folk have gone so far as to set up a test rig to check. As was put so well above, the Thumpinator has a steeper cut off. It certainly has a significantly greater effect.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1485631216' post='3225500'] I'd say it's still passive if you dont BOOST anything from the bass to the listeners ears. [/quote] So an active bass with an uncoloured in bass pre-amp set flat is a passive bass? I see your point but the passive signal is boosted massively both in any pre-amp and amp itself and 'colour' is very often added. I sometimes think that passive bass devotees fail to take this onboard, pun intended. It's a signal and it's heavily processed to make it of any use, whether it be onboard, in numerous pedals and effects or in a whole variety of amplifiers with valves, filters and tone controls. There are some that see a clear, black and white distinction between the tone of an active and passive bass as in passive good, active bad. With experience and for the reasons given above I'd argue that it just isn't that simple. Like many things in life really

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1485600277' post='3225169'] How many people are running a passive only EQ on their amps with these passive basses? [/quote] My point. A passive bass is either an acoustic bass or a silent one

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1485568520' post='3225045'] Interesting. I have been tempted by one of these for a while, in as much a way to ease the stress on the speakers as much as anything else. So you really don't notice a negative effect on the sound? Fantastic! [/quote] Relieving driver stress was my aim but it's achieved so much more. Initially when setting up my amp I couldn't understand what was going on. I then realised that stopping all the sub-dross going to my amp had given it an easier job of processing the wanted spectrum. Hopefully the pedals saw the same benefit with it at the start of the chain. It's not the sub aural stuff that you hear anyway but the harmonics and sub harmonics above that and they remain. It's also interesting that other high pass filters in the chain didn't achieve this.....

I used my Micro Thumpinator at war volume tonight. I tried my Bongo 5 HH through my MT into my pedal board with standard settings to my Markbass LMII and into my EAD 212 cab. Now the Bongo has a strong output and the first thing I noticed was how high I was setting the amp gain while I still had no sign of clipping despite the amp being unbelievably loud with the master volume at about 9 o'clock. I didn't get it to clip, I just gave up. With a loud drummer, 2 guitars and a PA I was playing with my master volume at 11 o'clock and I had complaints I was too loud. I usually run with my master volume at 1 to 2 o'clock. The Micro Thumpinator in taking out the low sub audio end has given that amp a real break and me so much more headroom than usual. The high pass filter built into both the amp and my GMR doesn't achieve these results. Suffice to say this thing is a marvel. No loss of low end and oodles of serious oomph!

Davie bought some strings from me. A pleasure!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1483005803' post='3204003'] I played 4 strings for years, mainly because I couldn't find a 5 I felt comfortable with. Then I found a Marleaux Consat Custom 5 and it became my main bass. Couple of years after that I found an unusually light Stingray 5 too. I sold most of my 4s at that point but I still have an Urge2 and a fretless 4 Status, but I never take them out. I usually get piano scores and I never know when that B string is needed, so it has to come with me. I'm now at the point where a 4 feels like there is something missing. I'm really picky about bass weights as my back is knackered, and I've had multiple hernias, but I hope to find another light 5 that suits. Lots of 5 strings seem to have about 48mm nut widths which is too wide for me. I will be keeping the Urge2 as it is the finest slap machine I've ever played, but the fretless might go. [/quote] I see some interesting directions when you get away from the 'stock' market. Lighter 5 strings made from selected woods, chambered, shorter scale too, 32 or 33". ACG are another route. I'm lucky (thus far). Some of my basses are over 10lbs and I seem to manage.

I've a couple of updates, my Micro-Thumpinator arrived today and I added it. I've bought a new power supply that is hopefully quieter than the old 'brick'. I've now got a flanger, a 36 yr old BF-2. It's sounding good at home, I'll see how it all stacks up Friday evening.

[quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1485361269' post='3223391'] Is that the one I bought from you Peter? Great sounding basses IMHO..And some very clever passive electronic circuitry that does offer a wide range of useable tones. I always liked the placement of the neck pick up on the T40s as it gives a really natural, warm tone. I've had two before and stupidly sold both of them and this thread is underlining to me just how crazy I was to do that.. [/quote] Here's me admitting it was a 'bit tatty' to the buyer then Nik I think you knew that though, a fair price etc. It was a while ago. I would likely have ket a mint one. Definitely something special about them. I hope you're well Peter

There's one for sale on TB. Initially $245 and now open to offer. I wonder if he'll ship? They don't seem to hold a price Stateside.

They fair well as I remember. Articulate with a reasonable output.

I've owned many Yamaha TRB's. My 2nd bass was a Mk1 4 string and I've owned TRB4/5/6P's, Mk1's and Mk2's. I'd say that they rate well against the later models and I prefer the 34" scale of the Mk1 too. If you find a good one I'd say buy it. An itch left unscratched.....

I had one and it was a bit tatty so didn't stay. A nice one would be lovely but you need to be happy with the weight.

I had a Kingbass and found it just about unplayable. I've owned about 100 basses and it was the only bass that I couldn't play due to ergonomics. Other Status were much better. I know a bass builder who was underwhelmed by the reality of owning a Wal vs the dream. I'd not turn one away.

Prompt payment and great communication. Thanks Rory. Peter

[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1485102509' post='3221110'] Thanks for the input guys. I have quite a few basses and don't have cramp issues on the others (Dingwall Super P5, Dingwall Super J5, Sadowsky MV4, Fender 56 P, Fender 61 P, Yamaha TRB6, etc) even for long sets, and this one is set up really well - it's actually very easy to play, I just find it tiring for my hands. It's an SRFF806 and Dave Swift loves his so it's not a problematic bass, perhaps it just doesn't suit my particular digits. Shame ): [/quote] As you say, a neck issue, apologies for the sucking eggs above. Peter

[quote name='visog' timestamp='1485036197' post='3220697'] Nah... I'm a huge Yes fan and there are some great moments on on sides 1, 2, 3(2nd half) and 4 (start and end) but it's at least a whole side too long. See if wouldn't have been so bad if they hadn't proved that they could concentrate their prodigious ideas into a single album on the mighty CTtE and Relayer that book-ended Topographic. [/quote] CTtE - mightiest of all

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1485082878' post='3220918'] That's an impressive and expensive collection. Those ACG basses look fantastic. Alan isn't too far from me either and usually see him at the Bass Bash. Always helpful and always showing a great collection. I am also a fan of the early Warwicks and love that Thumb growl but they are a tad heavy. Nlthing compares to that combination of woods and electronics IMO. Nice and thanks for posting. Enjoyed it a lot. Dave [/quote] Cheers dave.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1485083051' post='3220920'] Is that a Boss VF-1 on top of your amp? I used to lust after one of those! [/quote] It is indeedy, great unit.