Sibob

Loving all the BSII love (i'm a Novation employee for the sake of transparency). Unofficially (because it's 3rd party paid content), check out Darrell Freeman's excellent patch-pack aimed at bassists. Obviously these sounds work in other octaves, but my understanding is that Darrell specifically designed the sounds in our octaves www.synthbass.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlbbvTGNw6o Cheers Si

All things being well, I'll have a loaner unit arriving with me in the next couple of weeks, I'll obviously be giving it a few gigs and hopefully do a quick video focused around the Bass effects. At the risk of opening the floodgates, let me know here what you're interesting in knowing about it, and if it hasn't been addressed by Boss in the meantime, I'll be able to give you first hand experience soon! Cheers Si

[quote name='2 left thumbs' timestamp='1496804140' post='3313947'] thanks El jimbob I had done some reading up on resistors, version 2 values changed from 27k to 26k and 4k7 to 4k6 i'm sure there's a logical explanation for having 4 and 5 band codes, just completely befuddled me for anyone in a similar situation this would be useful [url="https://www.digikey.co.uk/en/resources/conversion-calculators/conversion-calculator-resistor-color-code-4-band"]https://www.digikey....lor-code-4-band[/url] ultra tester complete [attachment=246841:2017-06-07_02-44-48_34983246192_o.jpg] just need to work out how to use it [/quote] There's not really a logical reason for this, just a different system/standard for determining the value of that resistor. In my experience, blue resistors will be metal film, with brown resistors being carbon film with the only real differences being their tolerances (or variation in value) I think, metal tends to be around 1% and carbon around 5%. Si

[quote name='spectoremg' timestamp='1496686260' post='3313228'] A commendable sentiment. I was making reference to her talent though. [/quote] Her talent is undeniable....how she uses that talent is of course subjective. I thought she over sang Somewhere Over The Rainbow, but really who cares given the context. She's young, she'll grow into her voice. I think the only part of the show I really cringed at were Katie Perry and Beiber talking to the crowd, very american, but whatever, musically I think the show was on point. And sounded good too, as has been mentioned. Si Si

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1496715951' post='3313389'] PM replied. Basically: Moses jazz necks are rubbish in my experience. The Status ones are superby made and super stiff. This stiffness can mean brittleness if mated to an ash body - better to use softer wood like alder or mahogany and specify a wood fingerboard to dampen further. You could always reverse headstock a Status neck. Modulus necks aren't available atm although there are rumours that Modulus will return soon under new ownership. Another option (as suggested above) is to ask John Shuker to build you a jazz neck. However you can ask him to carbon wrap it and put a richlite (phenolic) fingerboard on. It'll have all the advantages of a full composite neck, look like a composite neck but have none of the risks of harshness because it's got that little bit of dampening with the cedar core. [/quote] This.....it will cost you, but get Jon to build a carbon wrapped next for you. Or have a Status neck with a reverse headstock. Si

I thought Imogen Heap was amazing! No she's not the best singer in the world, but amazing songs, amazing feel, beautiful delivery. Yeah Eric Ingram is a bit of a good player! Helps to have Aaron Spears on drums too! Si

These are a couple I had fun with, a modern 4 and a trad 5.....didn't make a note of the prices though: [url=https://ibb.co/cHqP8F][/url] [url=https://ibb.co/iKej8F][/url] Si

As far as I'm aware, they're mainly Allparts with some extra work. Si

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1496319241' post='3310452'] Cuzzie has reminded me of the Trace Elliot Elf which is a tiny 600cc and delivers 200W at 4ohms. [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/trace_elliot_elf_basshead.htm?glp=1&gclid=Cj0KEQjw9r7JBRCj37PlltTskaMBEiQAKTzTfGb0T7lGknHCjpYf1jh5ZOGU0k6DIQVSYKFNIimOFIsaAg7K8P8HAQ"]https://www.thomann....OFIsaAg7K8P8HAQ[/url] So we may already be closer to this nirvana tiny power amp pedal than we think! Be interesting to see if anyone has played one in terms of sound quality etc? But it shouldn't be beyond the wit of man, with ever improving power to size ratio of chip-sets to shrink this bit further to deliver something truly pedal board friendly (and also looks great), right? 18 months tops before these things start becoming widely available is my guess. [/quote] Yeah the Elf is the closest thing to what you want I think at the moment, although there is another thread where a member is having some real issues getting their pre-ordered Elf. It was announced at NAMM (Jan 2017), preorders taken just after that, and now availability is being touted as end of July, having been pushed back on each subsequent date set. By all accounts it sounds fine, just depends whether they actually manage to get it out or not lol. I'm not sure I'd say the Q45 is "significantly smaller" than a Boss pedal, the Q45 looks to be a 1590B size (MXR) which is a few MM smaller than a Boss pedal. Anyway, I'm picking hairs . I guess one day we will get super mega small amps for not much money......but it will always be the same.....someone will talk about 'valve amp heft' Anyway, this is off topic, continue about DHA. I imagine that if you're looking for a more commercial path (dealers etc), then tidying up the artwork (I was a fan but others may see it as too 'homemade') and focussing each pedal is a great start. Obviously each original DHA pedal had a lot of functionality and a lot of options. Strip those ideas back to say 3 or 4 pedals that all have specific functions, 3 or 4 controls perhaps. A drive pedal, a DI pedal with EQ & drive, a headphone amp etc etc (just as examples). Keeps it easy to digest. Then if someone wants something extra, a control added here, a switch added there, original splatter artwork....you can offer that as a 'custom shop' option just through you. It's a model a lot of builders employ. Just my 2 pence Si Cheers Si

[quote name='drake' timestamp='1496305271' post='3310292'] Or a 200w all tube head??!! [/quote] A 200w tube head would be the size of a standard big 'ol tube amp, it's the power tubes that restrict the size capabilities. Why do you think people went solid state? As it is a 150w tube amp is massive and heavy, adding another 50w in tube terms would make it even bigger and heavier. [quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1496274332' post='3310196'] Speaking of mini...what chance any manufacturer producing a 200W+ pedal board power amp? Something this sized, but geared to bass players: [url="http://www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/productpage/microblock-45"]http://www.quilterla...e/microblock-45[/url] I suspect this would create a storm! [/quote] Bear in mind that's a 45watt transistor based 'amp'.....start adding more power (and therefore size) and you're into the territory of micro heads. Save yourself the R&D and the wait and just buy something like this: [url="http://www.markbass.it/product-detail/nano-mark-300/"]http://www.markbass..../nano-mark-300/[/url] If it makes you feel better, mount it on your pedalboard Si

If it's a monthly gig (i.e. consistent) why is a small set of 15 songs sloppy? Is no-one retaining arrangements, endings etc? I kinda agree that getting together to rehearse the same 15 songs is pointless, if it's sloppy then it's probably for another reason...... If the set was constantly changing, arrangements changing, etc etc, then yeah, rehearse all that stuff obviously.....but I can't abide rehearsing for the sake of it when people should simply be able to retain the same set (in their head) month on month. Si

A single pedal? I wouldn't be me if I didn't say an OC-2 Si

It looks so shoddy, even in those photos. I bet you'd get it up close and it would be an abomination!! Even at £100 I think I'd prefer a Squire Affinity.....at least they'd have a semblance of QA. Si

[quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496058292' post='3308416'] soon as I get the chance I'll try then report it back to you guys.Guess it's like a JO or Darryl J with alder body ( which I love). The only thing I miss about it is a tortoise shell pickguard...... or maybe I'm wrong🤔 [/quote] I love the minimalism of no scratchplate Si

[quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496015232' post='3308149'] Any thoughts on this one? http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/large/130/160314296047007f.jpg Lakland 55 JJ ( passive only) US made placid lake blue.I cant find reviews on this,but guess it is something that makes me obsessed with its sound and quality😃 [/quote] Yeah these are US made, but cheaper than a custom due to them being made in small batches. Think this came off the back of Ben Kenney (Incubus) using a passive JJ in a 44-94 body shape. I love this body shape, 22 frets and full access to all of them, my 55-01 is a dream to play. This JJ is pretty similar to the US custom I have on the way....couple more changes though Si

I swapped my 55-01 innards to Bart Dual Coils & an NTMB preamp. Sounds excellent, most notable difference is that the pickups now sound better in passive mode compared to the MK-1 split Coils. Si

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] Who are we voting for now? Lol Si

Boss RC300? Headphone out (whether that sends click or not I don't know), three distinct channels. Boom Si

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495529247' post='3304418'] What about a P Bass with a MM pickup in the right place ? [/quote] Well this is probably what I'd do with a 55-76, add a Precision pickup in the 'sweet spot'. Might look a bit messy, but that would be more 'me' tonally Si

Very cool, although the S1 on the Precisions is probably the single most pointless 'feature' ever, great on the Jazzes though. Rip that out and put an old PIO cap in there while you're at it Si

I do love that Lakland 55-76, but I think I'd have the same issue with it as a standard H Musicman, not very versatile. Perfect if you want that sound, a single humbucker in the bridge position, but I do require a little more versatility in a 5er. I'd want two humbuckers, and don't like the two look of two MM 'buckers, which means I'd want two dual coil soapbars......which is a 55-01.....which is what I've got........ Hooray!!! I justified a bass purchased Si p.s. Out of the honeymoon period, I've had the 55-01 for a few months now, done a number of gigs with it (and the changed electronics), and I'm still mightily impressed, so much bass for the money (I paid £749 new( plus new electronics), but seen them stock for as little as £350 used).

Currently on 6 years with my '71 Precision, it's been my main bass for about 80% of that time I reckon! Si