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  1. hubrad
    Gosh, is it September already? ;-)
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    As someone asked, this is the ACOUSTIC version of the Trace compressor, rather than the bass SMX; although I have used it on bass (it has 1/4" jacks, right) the voicing is more guitarry.
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    I'm just not using this enough, and since the arrival of the TC Hypergravity that one has taken over as my go-to compressor. Runs from a 9V power supply, or via a suitable adaptor cable you can work it from a battery - did it years ago! Grab a classic!
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    [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1474031471' post='3135137'] I suppose the other thing would be to get a preamp/pickup set which needed 18 volts - which would need a two-battery route, which would be bigger, which would obliterate the evidence of this foulup. [/quote] EMG actually work even better on 18V.. not so much louder, just better headroom.
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    [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1473953392' post='3134483'] Do you know what model EMGs you have? If they are soapbars then all other EMG soapbars of the same size will fit - you might find that a different EMG model would suit you without having to rip everything out. [/quote] Quite a few brands make soapbars the same size as EMG, so the world is your oyster and [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/21-other-musically-related-items-for-sale/"]Other Musically Related Items For Sale[/url] is your friend!
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    I have EMG J5s in a fretless Overwater, run it into a Gallien Krueger Fusion 550.. no lack of grunt and it kicks like a mule!
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    I have quite a selection of such things, built up over the years. One of the best for me, even with a low B, is the Planet Waves NS Micro Tuner. Tiny, so I've almost lost it a couple of times, but it's size means it can stay on the bass when putting it back in the case.
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    [quote name='Garth' timestamp='1473245108' post='3128256'] What does GAS mean? Yeah, I bought another precision down the road last night at 10pm [/quote] I think you just answered your own question. Welcome to Basschat!
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    I have the guitar version of this, which is not for sale anyway, but just to say it's so good, and really easy for editing on the hoof! I assume the bass version to be equally so. GLWTS. :-)
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    A 'HUP!' for the price INCLUDES POSTAGE!! (Mainland only, but open to discussion..)
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    Somebody was after one in Items Wanted in the last few days.
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    I got a TE AH250SMX new in the early 90s, and it's still very much alive! Last year I just wanted more headroom for one band in particular, and after much thought, discussion and agonising I took the plunge with a GK Fusion 550 from Bassgear. Fantastic amp with all the edginess you could want but the versatility to dial it out if you wish. The SMX is now my 'home practice ' setup, except when I feel guilty and gig it as happily as before. Pondering a GK MB series as a compact practice /backup head..
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    Since someone asked by PM, yes that price INCLUDES POSTAGE!! :-)
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    [quote name='psus4' timestamp='1472771831' post='3124224'] Pm'd [/quote] And replied!
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    [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1472382058' post='3120645'] Thanks for that. Looks grand. Can you point me to any recordings online where I can hear it too? [/quote] Cheers! Click on the Myspace link in my sig, and The Gift and When It's All Over are on that bass. Crumbs.. recorded over 8 years ago! Rather like this one as well, although glad to report I've had a haircut since! [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3AfKFkErR4"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3AfKFkErR4[/url]
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    I need to (ahem) clear some space, so up for grabs first off is a Cruiser by Crafter Jazz type, which I defretted myself. Slots filled with epoxy and rosewood dust. Plays nicely, in fact I've been keeping this one at work for breaktime noodling. Condition is used but good. Currently strung with roundwounds. I'm in West Yorkshire, but can also ship. I have another of these, still with frets for now, with upgrade Japanese made pickups (the originals do the job nicely, but the bass really does justify the upgrade) and series - parallel switching. If you fancy, I can arrange such things for an extra charge. Let's talk!
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    Sadly, low tension does tend to lead to easier rattle; you can possibly educate yourself to play more lightly. Another (IMHO better) possibility is to stay with normal tension and have the bass set up better. I sometimes get to play with Gary Boyle, who's a stupendous guitarist but uses 14 gauge strings on an electric! No rattle, and a feather light setup - you can't get a credit card under his strings. A good setup is a wondrous thing!
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    [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1472654787' post='3122967'] Or some sleeves [/quote] Sleeves are de rigeur, dear boy!
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    One band I play in occasionally gets too too loud, and a couple of times now I've been faced with a) turn up further and compete, thereby making the noise even worse, or b)turn the bass completely off and mime for the audience's sake. B wins each time, as it also removes a bit of sound pressure, but it's usually about 3 songs before the buggers notice! Maybe next time it happens, I'll be armed with an orange.
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    <<group hug, guys>> :-)
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    [quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1472576826' post='3122304'] Thanks Hubrad. I see you are in West Yorkshire, I live in Wakefield. Can you recommend anyone I could take it to? I know a couple but I haven't used them in a while. Cheers! [/quote] I've just spoken to an excellent fellow in Bradford, and will PM you his number. He also said the first choice would actually be the string(!) Slacken off the E string and look for signs of a kink in the place where there's a buzz. Sounds a bit extreme, but he showed me this once on a guitar in the shop and he was bloomin' right!
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    Bump for price drop.. got GAS! :-)
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    Bump for price drop! :-)
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    Hid the boxes so as not to trip over them, half forgot about them, now dropped the price a bit!
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    If it's a defret, it could be a slightly proud fill-in; otherwise you do find a fretless board can wear if you repeatedly hit certain notes, kinda fretless fret-wear. Put a steel rule or straight-edge over that position and put a bright light behind, so if there's even a slight depression in the board you'll see it. Until I learned to do my own, I'd have mine skimmed every year or two as certain notes would always develop a buzz.
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