franzbassist

I've said it many time, but this time I mean it

Katy Perry's "Firework" rocked up is a lot of fun

Just put together a very nice Metro 16 board As I play upright and electric at every gig, I use a fabulous Providence Dual Bass Station as my go to eq/switching/volume balancing unit for some time, also running a tuner in the dedicated output. I've wanted to add some OD and chorus to the electric input and some compression to the DB for some time, so having shopped around I picked up a few second hand pedals and [i]voila[/i], a new board is born! That said, having done some more research, I've decided to replace the compressor with a 4114 HPF, which should deal with DB feedback better. As the Dual Bass Station runs on 12V DC and all the other pedals are 9V DC, I decided to go with a single power supply to neaten everything up, and following advice from the BC massive I chose the Cioks Adam, which fits the bill perfectly. No hum at all, and I've drilled the PT and mounted it using the supplied bolts. I've used heavy duty velcro rather than the PT stuff to stick everything down, and cables are the rather excellent Evidence Audio Monorail: I've had George L's before but I have to say these are a step above. Anyway, here are the pics!

Yes, thermo ash in the body and neck. Thanks chaps. Xaver is really moving along today. First finish has just gone on

Some routing has been done

This being the first bolt on version of this model of bass, Xaver is using the design he uses on his Merak bass. It's nice and clean.

Xaver has been so busy he's put completion back to second week in July, but real progress has been made.

I sold a gig bag to Jonny. A "smooth as you like" deal, with great comms from him all the way. He's a good 'un

Very many congratulations, that's great news.

[quote name='mark76' timestamp='1498557993' post='3325458'] What scale are Wal basses? [/quote] 34" standard

I sold a One Spot PSU to Tony. As I said in my previous post, he's a pleasure to deal with.

My new rig. 1000w goodness into two three-way cabs.

I read recently from a shop owner that QC has improved following the relocation of manufacture to Indonesia. I have owned Indonesian and Italian made Markbass amplification and can't say I've seen any drop in quality.

[quote name='kumimajava' timestamp='1498148074' post='3322816'] Just out of curiosity, a question to anyone who's played the Mk2: how comfy is the access to the highest frets (22nd-24th)? [/quote] Not very, actually, as the cut out is only really at the front of the cutaway. You'll see what I mean in the picture below. [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1498213675' post='3323146'] Not a massive fan of the MK2 shape myself. I think MK1 for four string and MK3 for fives and sixes [/quote] I agree. Having owned many Wals of all three versions, a well balanced (i.e. no neck dive) and not too heavy MKI wins for 4s, and I'd go MKIII every time for a 5 or 6.

I sold Jason some patch cables. A simple, speedy transaction with quick payment and great comms. He's a good 'un!