GreeneKing

My ACG Finn Uber spec: http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0148u-finn-5/ Each pickup has two coils per string so the articulation is completely different to the usual one coil per pickup. The neck is very rigid and the B string is like no other I've played (I've owned nearly 100 basses, not all 5 string). It feels more like an E. The latest spec filter pre-amp gives the adjustment of a low pass filter on each pickup, an active blend between pickups and there is a resonant peak control on top that has a significant effect on tonal range. There is also a high and low mid boost on each low pass filter. Add to this sweepable mids and a passive tone control, just like a Fender and that's it. Oh and there an active/passive switch but you still need power to supply the pickups. Add to this Alan's playability from perfect balance and fretwork on a flat board that is as good as any bass on this planet and there you have it. It is a bit weighty but we knew this from the choice of woods that were informed from my 89 NT Thumb. Even the tuners are the smoothest and best geared I've ever used. I have had a play on a couple of Fodera's and I didn't feel they were as good. Peter

I remember Bassworld initially thriving and then succumbing to the inattentiveness of Gerald the moderator and owner who was apparently addicted to World of Warcraft. That would have been around 2005 I guess. So I was around for a year or two before that. I was a regular contributor for many years but fell foul of getting too immersed and personal in some of the more emotive content. Some good friends with non conformist tendencies got banned so I've been a bit of an outsider since. Thank you Michael.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1481226392' post='3190840'] I joined Bassworld on December 14th, 2004. Crikey. [/quote] Is it possible to find this stuff out anywhere Michael? Peter

[quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1481137475' post='3190007'] Tarkin and Knightfall in one box mate, only way. [/quote] Thanks to all. This indeed seems the ideal solution and thanks to Mike (Sk8) it should become a reality. Looking forward to it and will update. If i remember.

Interesting. I've had problems feeling like I'm getting lost in the mix with my 5 piece band. I was using a class D mini amp and I found the power stage was clipping because I was pushing it so hard. Basically the drummer is very 'committed' in his playing and the lead guitar raises their volume to compete. The singer, rhythm guitarist and myself kinda get lost. I tend to use my ACG J5 with an East pre but on switching to my SR5 HH it was worse. I play with the low mids high and the best bass is my ACG Uber spec Finn. I've gone back to a class A/B amp (Markbass LMII) and I've decided to wear my motorcycle moulded ear plugs as 46+ years of motorcycling have caused much damage. Raising the cab is a good idea. maybe get the drummer to damp his bass drum would be a good place to start too, and get the lead to raise his tone a bit. We'll see.

Having been through the whole pedal thing more than once and given up I find myself returning. Here's my new progression: I've a TC Polytune, a lovely tuner that being a mute is perfect with my LMII. My compressor is a Seymour Duncan 'Doubleback' that I'm about to replace with an incoming Keeley Bassist mainly because the Bassist has threshold control and a function LED I've a TC Mojomojo that is perfect for that injection of 'character'. I really like. I've also a TC Dark Matter that is good but not strong enough in the fuzz department for me. My final pedal is an MXR M87 bass chorus deluxe. It is good but not what I'm looking for in a chorus. EHX bass clone incoming. So I will have a few pedals for sale once i've sorted out what works both for me and in the band mix. I'm thinking of replacing my Mojomojo and Dark matter with either a Grand Tarkin or a Dual Knightfall/66 I'm wondering if either will give me mild grit and strong fuzz in the one box(think BRMC's Whatever Happened To My Rock n Roll) or do I need 2 separate pedals (or Sk8's custom) GK

Cabs are prone to such things. I sold a Zoot 2 x 12 and it arrived with driver damage. I'd probably not post one again.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1434098906' post='2796596'] I've also just noticed that you're from Brightlingsea, my home town, still get back there fairly often to see my parents Anyway, back to Fuzz Si [/quote] Trawling through and saw this. I used to wave at Brightlingsea folk. Mersea boy. I'm thinking that suitably set up the Knightfall with do subtle warmth/a hint of grit but that the Tarkin won't?? Peter

Much appreciated

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480758299' post='3186894'] BO or NT would be a long way down my list of reasons to buy or not to buy a bass. Much less important than overall sound, active or passive, feel, look and weight. From what I've heard the differences are as described above, but in a band and on a gig I doubt that many would notice. [/quote] Spot on Chris

The problem is that wood is an organic material with variable density and growth lines. Two identical NT basses can sound different.

A very pleasant transaction, thank you Ian. Peter