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What pedals do you use? Si

Yeah, have had bands which uploaded stuff and got played. Even got asked to do a live session on 3 Counties as a result of that I think. Most recently played on BBC Introducing Guernsey with the new project as the guitarist (based in London) is from Guernsey. Si

Just go and try a Fodera at Bass Gear?!?!? Si

I consistently move between a 19mm 4 string Precision and a 17.5mm 5 string Fodera, and that seems like an easy move to me. I don't think I'd make too much fuss over string spacing, I accept an old Precision as 19mm, and my 5 as 17.5mm, that makes them the instrument that they are, why I play them I've also had 19mm 5 strings and have an 18mm 5 string too, everything has been comfortable after a little while. My only excretion to that was an ACG 5 I had, set to 16mm and that was toooo thin for me, was adjustable probably to 17mm or so, but sold before I changed it. The Scott Devine Overwater Jazz 4 string is 16.5mm and that just looks weird, bet it's fast though! So, I wouldn't get caught up in string spacing (no pun intended), try a bunch of basses, buy the one that is most comfortable. Si

I know Andy and a lovelier man there is not . Colin's bass work is fantastic, but I believe XTC were one of those bands where it's not necessarily that player on that instrument . Follow Andy on Twitter, he often does 'Corrector' tweets which basically run through popular misconceptions about the band Si

No worries, one will pop up Si

[quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1438610938' post='2835745'] I've somehow ended up with two ODB-3's. So I modded one with a load of mods from Brian Wamplers pdf's - Sounds quite good now (much less fizzy) and has even made onto my board a few times recently. [/quote] Let me know if you want to get rid of the unmodded one bud, I fancy trying the MA mods Si

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1438597921' post='2835617'] The only snobbery I've noticed is with the ODB-3, but whatever, I've seen John Stockman use his live with Karnivool [/quote] I'm not sure this is snobbery to be fair, that would be to say that people don't like the ODB-3 because its Boss......... .....I don't like it because it sounds awful in my setup lol. But I would be interested in re-trying it with the Monte Allums mod. Si

Basically, most 'well known' luthiers will make you a world class bass. There's an abundance in the UK: Sei, Wal, Shuker, ACG, GB, Status. That's before you look further afield, the amount of luthiers worldwide making stunning basses for cheaper than you can buy a Fender or Warwick custom shop is staggering. The trick is knowing exactly the spec you want, perhaps it's a spec that you've lived with in another bass for a while, but want to up the quality. With custom basses it's often difficult to 'try before you buy', but you can usually get fairly close. It's also about finding a builder who gets your vision and is excited about your build. Si

I've answered this when you asked the same question in your 'High End Bass' post. In the interest of keeping things tidy. Will close this (if not for the fact that the answer is 99% 'No' lol) Si

Hi all, Been a while since I played a 'rock' show since First Signs Of Frost packed up, so glad to start gigging with my new project Corybantic. Math Rock / Gypsy Jazz crossover, effectively there's a lot of odd meter riffs and expensive chords . Some rough demos here (not me playing on those yet): [url="http://corybantic.bandcamp.com/releases"]http://corybantic.ba...mp.com/releases[/url] Cheers Si

[quote name='joshua.harris1234' timestamp='1438556020' post='2835461'] Also, bit of a dumb question but since I can't fly to Germany or New York to visit Warwick or Fodera would it be possible for them to send me the bass that I'm looking for to try it out for a week/month or so? [/quote] Highly highly unlikely, unless you're a lot more famous than we realise . Check Bass Gear in Twyford to try Foderas Si

I'd say that if you're looking at a new Fodera custom, you're looking at about 2.5k more than your upper limit. However, if you're utterly at home with, and sure of the spec that you want, you'll likely never want for another bass again. That said, the Standard series basses are within your price range, not to mention the fact that there are some lovely Fodera customs in the for sale section here that are within your budget. Other than that, I'd seriously consider ACG, for your spec, you'd probably absolutely top out at 2.5k. I'd also seriously consider a Benavente. Si

Chali2Na is one of my favourite hip-hop vocalists, very socially and culturally aware. Was lucky enough to see J5 last year. He's done some cool work with Ozomatli too: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5JIcw2ymp0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=C5JIcw2ymp0[/url] Si

[quote name='Jonesy' timestamp='1438331479' post='2833557'] ..... Ended up getting it in a trade on FB for a ODB-3! [/quote] Wow, that's like swapping cabbage for gold! Si

Yeah got that email. I can wait though Si

Absolutely, I don't think anyone is calling anyones preferences into question, it's just that some people may be making those decisions based on the view that <Mr Mackie Voice> 'buffers are bad' </Mr Mackie Voice>, when that isn't true Si

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438247548' post='2832800'] I have no need for a buffer, the less pedals in the board the better, and my bass has more than enough output for the signal to survive the journey and still clip the amp/mixer It also helps that i use quality cables and plugs. Regarding the B7K, i don't need another preamp, i have one on the bass, that paired with the pan pot and right hand positioning give me all the EQ i need. The B3K is perfect for what i need it to do. [/quote] I wasn't suggesting that you need the B7K , simply that it's not just mass produced Boss pedals with buffers. Some circuit designs simply require a buffer. You're right, your setup isn't really effected by the true bypass issue, but lets take a guy with maybe 20 pedals on his board, using 3" patch cables between each of them. That's an extra 60" of cabling being added to the distance between the bass and amp. A buffered pedal will negate that if placed correctly in the chain. Si

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1438179548' post='2832316'] I've chosen my pedals (see sig) with a specific sound in mind and none of the Boss can take a place on my board. They're not bad and they do sound nice but not as good as what i have on the board ATM. The true bypass issue is a big deal for me, i power my pedals with a psu and if it fails i just have to turn all switches off and keep playing the song. [/quote] I'd argue that your reasoning for having true bypass isn't necessarily what all the fuss was about. But still, you're probably doing yourself out of some good pedals (not just Boss that are buffered, the Darkglass B7K isn't true bypass for example) when all you need is a small true bypass looper in a 1590a enclosure. Means you can have a single input/output point on your pedal board for your bass and amp, if your pedals die, simply hit the switch and you're direct to your amp. The issue with true bypass is that if you have a lot of pedals, you're simply adding the amount of cabling in-between all those pedals to the total distance between your bass and your amp, which can lead to tone & signal loss (if you're using a lot of true bypass pedals). Stick a buffered pedal somewhere in the equation and it effectively resets the distance between the bass and the amp from that pedal (if that makes sense). Which is why you see guys with all true bypass pedal boards with little 1590a boutique buffers (because they obviously desperately need a true bypass tuner and a boutique buffer and not a Boss TU-2 lol) Si

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1438174139' post='2832248'] I actually found the Streamliner controls pretty... you know, streamlined, simple. It's one reason I like it. [/quote] To be fair to the controls, they're probably fine, I was probably just angry that it sounded so guff Couldn't even blame the three rooms/gigs I played it at, took my LM2 along to A/B it, and on the second sets used that, great sound lol Si

Controversial here, but I think the worst amp i've ever gigged was a Genz Benz Streamliner 900. Awful, un-intuitive (to me) controls (Gain, Volume & Master?!) and just couldn't get a workable sound through my Barefaced cabs. Quickly sold it and bought another Markbass LM2 (which sounds infinitely better and louder lol) Oh well Si

I think it's because they stayed away from weird and wonderful (like mid-DOD (Gonkulator etc) and a lot of boutique brands now) and simply went for solid, functional sounds. No, the OD-2 or CE-2 pedals aren't exciting, but they're on more boards than any Keeley or Walrus Audio pedal, purely because they were the first to mass-develop these little boxes that we love, and they nailed the basic sounds that get you through a gig. Simply put, you go and watch a critically acclaimed noise band where you're very aware of the strange and impressive sounds, they'll probably not use much Boss.....you make an association there. With that said, even a band like Tera Melos always have 4 or 5 Boss pedals each, and they sound weeeiriirrdddd. You go and watch any massive act where all that is needed is basic and solid effects, bet there's more Boss than you'd expect Si