BassBunny

EA have a linear Volume Control and they actually mention this in their user manuals and also point out exactly what Alex and Ashdown are saying.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1454452440' post='2969972'] Bet they're great live - off to see if there's any footage. [/quote] There is more on YouTube. Great band.

There have been a load of books passed around over the years. I have enjoyed a good few of them. Sure the posts were in Recycled. Maybe a "Lending Library" sticky post would keep them all together..

If it's true, then Yes and I believe he is correct.

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1453833336' post='2963270'] Do we know if it's class D or class A/B? [/quote] I'd bet on Class D seeing as LM3 is now Class D. Also it mentions "MPT" and here is the guff from the MB Website. He mentioned some time ago about developing his own Class D Power Amp. [i][b]MPT[/b] (MARK PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY)! About all the bass amps on the market use the same power amp from different manufacturers, which are not specificically designed for bass. At Markbass, [b]Marco De Virgiliis[/b] invested a lot of resources in R&D to develop a[b] proprietary power amp technology[/b], specifically designed to[b] respect[/b] and [b]glorify[/b] the [b]tone of your instrument[/b].[/i]

CPC. Free postage over £5 and they do "bulk deals". Only issue is their search facility is a bit OTT.

I have exactly the same bass and my pickups seem great. That said if I Were to change pickups I rapidly came to the conclusion that having the existing ones rebuilt was the way to go. The size of the pickups is likely to be non standard anyway, so using the existing shells may be a given. Having them rebuilt would mean you could specify what sort of sound you want and get them matched. Likely to be cheaper as well.

Would love a chance to try a 5 string set. Regularly use D'Addarios as well as SIT. I was recently contacted by SIT to "road-test" the new RB's, so have a good idea of what is expected of beta testing. Gig around 65 times a year so strings get plenty of action.

OBBM or Award Session. No contest.

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1452214630' post='2947799'] I haven't seen an SB401 on eBay before. Mind you, I don't see how you'd know it was an SB401... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bass-collection-SGC-Nanyo-SB401-made-in-japan-bass-guitar-/141871310232?hash=item2108306598:g:dC0AAOSwwPhWjpkp"]http://www.ebay.co.u...C0AAOSwwPhWjpkp[/url] [/quote] There is also usually a stamp in the neck pocket. That is how I found out mine was a 4 series whilst shimming the neck.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1452111869' post='2946629'] I agree with most of the basses in your list. It's much harder to find a "bad Bass" now than it was, say, 30 years ago. Personally, I'm a big fan of the Bass Collection Nanyos, particularly the active ones (310, 320, etc) - great value for less than £200. There's one for sale in the "Basses for sale" thread for £150 which I'd definitely go for if I didn't already have 3. [/quote] Yep Bass Collection for me too and I've got 3 as well. Top notch construction and quality hardware. You are getting a quality Japanese made bass for less than the price of a Squire.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1451914882' post='2944489'] I'd budget for a new scratchplate. My acid thumb wore away the faux tort on mine in a couple of months. I guess the alternative is to work on your 'floating thumb' technique! [/quote] Funnily enough, I am a "floater" Keith. That said a new scratchplate may be on the agenda anyway. [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1451915230' post='2944495'] Hmmm, the ones in mine are pretty weak. [/quote] I must admit I was expected them to be pretty crap when I plugged in, but pleasantly surprised.

My PJ5 HTR arrived a couple of days ago. Can't see anything wrong with it other than a slight blemish under the laquer. Reserved judgement until I could try it at last nights gig. Original plan was that I was only getting it for the body and neck but after a quick noodle post-soundcheck, change of plan. It is quiet as a mouse, it plays great and sounds fantastic. The "pimping" plan was going to involve, shielding cavity (no need), and just about changing everything. New plan is Wilkinson Vintage bridge and CTS pots, Switchcraft jack and Bobs your Whatsit. I am staggered at the pickups, they sound immense. I was switching from my Carvin/Marlleaux 5 er with a Glockenklang pre-amp to the PJ5 and output wise they are very comparable. Tuners are solid and work well. That might be the only other area that I look at in the future. Happy Bunny.

Both. Been playing both since 1968, although I must admit in the first version of the band in 68, when I played guitar, it would have been Stax. Loved Steve Cropper's guitar playing. Since seeing the error of my ways and switching to Bass, I love both equally.

I've bought from them a few times, great to deal with.

+1 for axesrus.co.uk

I've got 2xACG's one of each type of board. Can't tell the difference but I play the one with a flat board most.

There is a review of the HK Elements system compared to the Bose L1 on here somewhere. Rob (Gilmour) tried both and the HK system came out much better for a band, in fact his function band which is similar to yours has been using one for a while. Cheaper than the Bose as well.

Do TC still make the RS210 with a slot in the top for the RH head? If so, sell 1 of your 210's, get the airhead cab, job done. That way you still have the tone you like but it is all in 1 box. Add the 2nd cab when you need it.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1449918674' post='2927921'] What you really want is for your bass to sound passive and exactly as it was before until you decide otherwise and start either changing the level (boost and/or cut) or changing the sound (tone-shaping). In theory (and usually in practice too) it is possible to set the controls of an on-board preamp so that they effectively "do nothing". That gives you a reliable, flat platform from which to start using the preamp. If I were you, I'd set the preamp knobs to as flat as you can, then set the trim knobs to produce exactly the same volume as if there was no preamp fitted. [/quote] Unless the East pre-amp is the "flat response" version, there is already a pre-shape built in even with everything flat. I'm sure if you speak to John, he will tell you how to dial it out.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1449914439' post='2927878'] Almost certainly this is to do with converting your bass to active. [/quote] +1. Almost certainly too much gain on the East. I have 3 East pre-Amps, (well 2 are ACG but same principle), and in the Instructions John suggests that minimum gain on the pre-amp is sufficient for most installations.