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[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1368791726' post='2081541'] Wish he would shush and play the thing. [/quote] +++1 !!! What make of bass is this (I couldn't catch what he said at the start)?

Thanks apa. I've just bought a 4-string set from BassDirect and will use a roundwound B for the moment. Will message this chap though and see if he can get hold of the 5-string set. I see that GHS also sell packs of single B strings so will enquire about those as well. Cheers

Feedback from Stringbusters is that the UK distributor (Strings & Things) have no stock of pressurewound 5-string sets and don't expect any for at least 6-8 weeks. Basically sounds like a special order item with a long delivery time.

[quote name='apa' timestamp='1368483613' post='2077721'] I think I actually got a set a while ago direct from the US on ebay. You dont incure any taxes from what I remember either. [/quote] Unfortunately they're getting much more vigilant on imports of small items these days. There have been a few mentions on BC of things such as strings being hit with VAT and duty plus a flat £8 handling fee from the Royal Mail. Some get through but others don't. I've been in contact with Stringbusters and they're checking availability with the UK distributor. If they can't get them then I'll take my chances with ebay.

Thanks both, I'll call stringsdirect tomorrow and see if they can get hold of them. Will report back in case anyone else is interested.

I'm after a 5-string set.but having difficulty finding anyone who stocks them over here (BassDirect only stock 4-string sets). Does anyone know where to get these in the UK or Europe?

If it's anything like my DBX160A, the DBX166XL will need a line level signal to drive it so the effects loop is the right place for it. Providing the loop is configured in series rather than parallel. Don't fully understand your live setup but if the bass goes directly into the VT Bass Deluxe and then to the pa, the DBX should come after the VT (again to get the line level signal it needs).

Aha, thanks. Didn't realise the 26" one wasn't available yet. Post a review when it arrives, be interested to hear how it compares to the Kala. Cheers

Looks interesting. I'm not keen on the tiddly 20" scale of the Kala U-Bass but the 23" shortbass one looks a bit more usable. Its bigger brother, the 26" scale one, looks even better. I can't find these for sale over here anywhere. Did you order direct from Aquila in Italy and how much are they? Can't see any prices on their website.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1367859674' post='2070333'] Now seriously, I seem to recall a thread with a bunch of EQ curves at various positions of the knobs, and that illustrated the "mid-poor" situation you get by boosting both tone controls. [/quote] [attachment=134289:Stingray5-EQchart.jpg]

Dean Markley's are light blue apparently - more on silk colours here if you can be bothered to trawl through it - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/silk-colors-717720/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f16/silk-colors-717720/[/url]

Under 'see other items' the Fender Roadworn Jazz description ends with the name Evie which would seem to be a clincher (Eveline Giblin)

How about these - [url="http://www.thesitebox.com/screws-fixings/screws/self-tapping-screws/stainless-steel-self-tapping-phillips-countersunk.aspx"]http://www.thesitebox.com/screws-fixings/screws/self-tapping-screws/stainless-steel-self-tapping-phillips-countersunk.aspx[/url] Click the drop down menu in the 'Size' box and scroll down to 6 x 3/8* (assume you mean 3/8" and not 3.8"?!)

1/2"

Very nice. I was rather taken with this Stradi Nature on ebay the other day which is very similar: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Nature-Bass-unique-designed-fretless-wit-piezo-magnetic-and-4-band-EQ-/111052311883"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stradi-Nature-Bass-unique-designed-fretless-wit-piezo-magnetic-and-4-band-EQ-/111052311883[/url]

Yes definitely the wrong pic - here's the rear view of an SRM350 [attachment=132891:SRM350 rear view.jpg]

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1365236438' post='2036965'] but the abrasive marks being very fine does still produce a significant amount of greying to the surface [/quote] This is where you need the micro-mesh. Steadily work up through the grits and the polish will come back.

Not done it myself but from what I understand pretty much any nitro stripping 'substance' will also dissolve the plastic binding. This link may be useful - [url="http://www.reranch.com/101.htm"]http://www.reranch.com/101.htm[/url] (see last para 'stripping').

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1364935615' post='2033065'] Graphite necks are normally stiff enough to mean a very low resonancy frequency [/quote] I think stiffer necks such as graphite have a higher resonance frequency (not lower). This generally has the effect of moving any potential deadspots up into the higher fretted note range or beyond.

Chap on this youtube clip used a GorillaPod flexible tripod with bendy legs to grip the headstock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8rDzN-Bfl4 http://joby.com/gorillapod

A couple pf years ago I replaced the tuners on a Squier VM Jazz with Hipshot Ultralites. It made a difference to the overall weight of about 3oz, which was noticeable, but shifted the balance of weight to the body end. This had the effect of putting more strain on my left shoulder. It had better balance with the standard tuners so I ended up taking them off.

+1 as iiipopes says, the cap value is the critical bit, not the brand or material. This is an interesting thread on cap values and the difference they make - http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f38/multi-capacitor-tone-control-737912/ There's a phenomenon that occurs when you turn your tone control ALL the way down (rather than just roll it off a bit). When fully down the value of the capacitor in your tone control is adding to the internal capacitance of the pickup. It lowers the resonance frequency of the entire circuit and gives you a bump in output at that frequency. In effect this gives your mids a small boost when the tone is fully down. The frequency at which this 'mid boost' happens is determined by the value of the capacitor.

How about 28.6" - http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/11/09/ibanez-introduces-5-string-mikro-bass/

Looks like you're into electronics so I'd suggest doing some diagnostics on the wiring to try and isolate the problem. If there are no obvious visual wiring issues then check signal continuity and pot function with a multimeter. If that checks out then disconnect the pickups from the pots and wire directly to the output to see if that gives a stronger signal.

[url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=px-NE15JE1448"]http://www.guitargui...k=px-NE15JE1448[/url] Active I think, have you checked the battery or poked around in the control cavity for any wiring issues?