ikay

I was going to ask the same question, the Lakland page for the 44-64 pickup doesn't provide any useful technical specs.

https://www.lakland.com/product/lakland-p-bass-4-string-split-coil-bass-pickups/

6 minutes ago, jd56hawk said:

Do you have to have blue and does it have to be a Fender Player P bass?

Neither of the above. It was just that when I started looking more closely at tidepool in photos the colour was all over the place and I wondered what colour it really is!

I'm being tempted by a Tidepool precision, but what colour is it really? All of the pics below are listed as being Tidepool and I've seen many other pics in varying shades of blue/green/turquoise. Which one is closest to what it looks like in real life? Or none of these?!

Just bought a comfort strapp from Paul. A pleasure to do business with. Quick to answer questions, straightforward transaction and quick delivery. Many thanks!

What does this one weigh please?

Thanks for posting the pic. There doesn't appear to be an obvious back-bow in the neck. Here's a cropped shot for others to check out.

5 hours ago, Cortez80 said:

Thanks okay, any specific areas you want to see?

Maybe a pic like below so we can see the string action up and down the neck to confirm the back-bow (which is what it sounds like). As hi-res as you can so we can zoom in and see the detail.

Can you post a photo? Might offer a few clues.

I tried GHS pressurewounds some time ago. Liked how the sounded but they felt stiffer/higher tension than rounds of the same gauge (which I didn't like).

Jon just bought my MIJ JB62M and drove all the way from Lincolnshire to West Sussex to save the hassle of packing and postage. Top chap! Good to meet you Jon and enjoy the bass! Cheers, Ian

Black cotton T shirt, size Medium, with 'Turn Up The Bass' logo on front and bass guitar design on the back. Worn and washed once but in almost 'as new' condition. Unfortunately it's too big for me (I'm S/XS) so free to anyone who can collect from West Sussex (RH12 3DX) or will post for £3.30.

Unused set of Dean Markley Blue Steels #2679A in original packaging. String gauges 45-65-80-105-128. Packaging is a little dog eared but strings are pristine. These are excellent strings but I've moved to a lighter gauge so no longer needed. Not that easy to find in the UK and quite pricey these days, the cheapest I could find was £44.99 at guitarooze.co.uk. Selling for £25 posted.

The one in the pic looks like a Switchcraft SC-151 barrel socket. They usually come with a regular hex nut rather than a circular knurled one.

I was expecting you to shield the whole lower half of the pickguard! The minimum you'd get away with would be to add the areas marked in red below. The whole area above the control cavity needs to be shielded and continuity established with the pickup cavity.

As time goes by I find myself feeling more and more Elfish! 

Thanks for all the replies. Having listened to various demos I think I prefer the sound of the Elf, but not the price! I've also read that it has a very noisy fan. The Gnome and BAM sound a bit clinical in comparison but the difference in price is hard to ignore. Cash wise it probably comes down to the Gnome or BAM. I may put feelers out for a used Elf first.

I also like the look of the now discontinued GK MB200 micro amp but they're hard to find. I have an old-tech GK200MB combo (1980s) which, thinking about it, might do the job as an emergency backup anyway. It's not what I had in mind when I started this thread (I've used it mainly for acoustic level gigs) but I'll take it to rehearsal this week and see how well it stands up.

I'm looking for a small amp to use as a backup. I've read lots of good things about the Elf but not seen many comments on the Gnome. They both seem to do pretty much the same thing, same power rating, same features etc but the Elf is more expensive at £250 compared to around £165 for the Gnome (basic model). 

One of the comments I've read about the Elf is that it adds grit and compression as you turn the gain up, but the compression also restricts the final volume you can squeeze out of it (ie. the more you crank the gain the more it gets squished). Having watched the video demo below, the Gnome does appear to have much more headroom than the Elf. In the demo, the Gnome gain and master are both set to around 9 o'clock while the Elf gain and master are set closer to 12 o'clock to achieve the same volume.

Would be interested in any comments on either of these amps or suggestions/recommendations for something similar or better.

For context, my gigging rig is an LMIII and Bergantino 112. Band plays 70s rock, small venues, not overly loud. The Gnome/Elf/other would only be used as an emergency backup. Something I needed a few weeks ago and didn't have 😵. Hence this post!

4 hours ago, lidl e said:

But surely you dont have to shield the wood. Wouldnt covering the cavities make that cage?

Yes you're right, shielding the cavities is the important bit. And, as franzbassist says, making sure you get good contact around the lip to create a continuous cage surrounding all the wiring and electronics. Shielding the upper part of the pickguard beyond the cavities has no shielding effect so it doesn't matter whether you do or don't.

2 hours ago, mcnach said:

I think they have 3 sizes, each with a different range, have a look. 

The 3.5" strap (ref the OP) only seems to come in one size (115-140cm) but there's a 3" wide version on Amazon which comes in 3 sizes, small being 97-120cm. Here's the link:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LEKATO-Adjustable-Acoustic-Electric-Included/dp/B088613TDF/

19 hours ago, Matt P said:

@ikay if you're competent with a needle and thread it wouldn't be difficult to cut the webbing section at the base where it joins to the loop at the end and shorten it down by as much as you need..

Thanks, I hadn't considered that but it's an interesting thought...

17 hours ago, paddy109 said:

Double check there isn’t a shorter Lekato strap in the same style, they do different lengths in other styles.

Good call! Just checked and they only do one size in the 3.5" strap as far as I can see but they do a 3" wide version which is shorter (down to 96cm).

Damn, thanks for checking!

Like the look of this but min length is specified as 115cm and I need 100cm. @fleabag would you mind double checking the min length for me in case it does adjust down to 100? Thanks, Ian

👍 thanks for the links. I have an old school Berg as well (HT112ER), a fabulous cab.

14 hours ago, redbandit599 said:

This on link below is how I do it. I also use a tip I got from here and use an IKEA laptop stand hooked over the cab for when I use my lighter and smaller GK head.

Neat solution. What are you using for the wedge under the Berg cab?