carlsim

Mike took my Flyrig from me - an easy and swift transaction!

Hi everyone… im in the market for a multi effects unit. i want something as a front end for my QSC 12.2 FRFR. I’m not big into effects - I basically want a good DI, some good amp sims, chorus, octaver - I’m not a ‘dirt’ man… but what I’m really after is a good synth modeller. I have a boss SYB-5 which is ok (I do a lot of function 80s stuff) so a good synth engine is quite important to me. i do like the boss, but one unit rather that separate pedals suits me more. I did have a line 6 pod go which was ok… not great for synths but ok… same engine as the helix so I don’t think a stomp is the way I should go. i did watch a video of someone blistering their way through ‘Like a Prayer’ using a zoom B3 and it sounded great. Exactly the kind of thing I am after… will the b6 do this? Can anyone share some sound samples at all? I can’t find much online - it’s mainly standard demos… I would be happy with the chorus octaver stuff I reckon… I’m just after a good synth bass!

Top man - let me know if you see anything good. I may stick it in the wanted section...

I was going to plump for the one in the Gallery today but someone beat me to it! shows that they are desirable if anything!

will do… thanks for all the advice! I may come back hopefully with some pics from a NBD!

So is it a case that the earlier MIJ models came from the Fujigen factory, and the CIJ models came from the Tokai factory?? is that a rough guide date wise??

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So that top image is a spiral saddle tuner? Is that correct? Meaning that one was a 57 or a 62??

Can you elaborate?? A comparison? I did see Fender Fever on ebay… I might give them a call and see if there is wiggle room on the price as they do seem quite pricey…

Is there an easy way to tell the difference between a PB70 and a PB70US?? it’s definitely a PB70 I want then… have to look at what is out there…

Does anyone know what years the PB 70 went from? I’ve seen a lot of the crafted in Japan model, PB 70s, which are typically early 2000s, I just wondered if there was something older?

Hi all… need a bit of P-bass advice… I have never been a P-bass kinda guy… always found the sound a bit limiting. But, time moves on and I find myself drawn more and more to owning a good one. can’t afford vintage, and to be honest, I don’t expect to play it that much as I mainly play 5 string anyway. But the first decent bass I bought was a 57 reissue p-bass that I sold to go 5 so would like to have one again. anyway… I love the 70s p-bass logo. Just looks so much cooler to me than the standard logo. I also have a bit of a thing at the moment for Japanese guitars so a MIJ / CIJ P-bass would definitely get me excited… does a MIJ p-bass exist with the 70s logo? older the better but not too fussed… I see the CIJ PB70 around a bit but they all look a bit too ‘new’ and would like something a bit more ‘broken in’! my thinking, what is the difference between a 57/62 and a 70s p bass? could I get any old MIJ/CIJ p-bass and add a 70s logo to it? Sand it down, add the logo and re-finish? Possibly with a tinted lacquer? Am I better off keeping my search going? do the 70s re-issues MIJ exist or is it a fruitless search? don’t get me wrong, would love a 76 (YOB) but at today’s prices, it just isn’t gonna happen! any thought would be most welcome! carl.

I haven’t as yet… I was going to leave but I have noticed a tiny bit of localised buzzing when sliding on the G string between 8th and 9th fret. So I am going to do a bit of block levelling to hopefully smooth that out. I think I will then go over the whole fingerboard and try an ebony stain. See how it comes out. I think I will apply a little bit to the fretlines first and then go over the whole lot. Hopefully it will even out and then I can tru oil over the top. will post pics when completed. Won’t be for a few weeks as moving house very soon!

Ross bought my Microbass II pedal from me. Very quick payment and very easy to deal with - defo a recommended basschatter!

Bought a Flyrig from Paul. Delivered quickly and exactly as he described. Recommended to all!

Ha!! I like it… maybe we can record it’s travels on here… @Happypants did anyone collect it from you or is it still in your possession??