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Thanks I can't unhear that now ! ….and shouldn't it be a #blatantselfbuttplug 🤪

Wouldn't usually comment on this sort of thing but...…. That D string …. pick a machine head any machine head 😂

As much as I have tried, no matter what I do with the controls and settings ,I can never hear any difference when I use my VST Turd Polisher plug in...

Defined is the right word Lozz… It's not a night and day difference but it isn't just imagination . Though I dabbled with the pickups, I upgraded the wiring merely for the reliability and just having quality parts fitted and was quite surprised when I heard the overall tonal difference. I wouldn't say it would make a massive difference in terms of a band mix but certainly for the instrument itself. 😎

I had a Gretsch, they are brilliant basses and sound fantastic … I upgraded most the bits that could be upgraded with quality parts. I tried the Artec mini humbuckers but the pole pieces don't align and also don't sound half as good as the stock ones.... if I remember rightly the E string also sounded quieter. TV Jones pickups are not a direct drop in replacement and also expensive... What I would advise is actually change the wiring, get a Switchcraft 3 way switch and input jack, upgrade to CTS pots and a decent cap ... that will give an audible improvement to an already great sounding instrument... That is what I did, though you will have to slightly widen the holes for the switch and pots etc.. Hope that helps a bit! Cheers James. 😎

This is Fender's version of "weight relief" 🤪 (…. runs)

No it doesn't do phantom power, while that would be a nice and useful thing to have, I guess we can't expect it all at the price point. 🎸

Hi Mr Valdemar and Mr 5. First impressions... it's a great looking bit of kit, the design is really nice and quite tasteful I think! ( not sure where the name "Wine Cellar" was conjoured up from though!) It does not take batteries just runs off a 9v power supply but Caline do include a free battery clip in the box. I have have watched a few Caline guitar effects pedal videos and they do seem to be very favourable, with guitarists saying how close they are to the actual pedal they are based on. Not having tried the actual Sansamp, I can only compare it by the several YouTube vids of Sansamps I watched for a rough comparison … Listening through Audio Technica ATH M50 x studio headphones…..can't hear much difference to be fair.... ! Works the same and certainly is well in the ballpark....It's a powerful bit of kit. It is most definitely worth the 35.99 new price I paid, which is not bad for an all metal case, XLR output, and true bypass footswitch. At the very least it's an ideal backup device and also a more robust option than the Behringer BDI plastic thing and very little in the way of tonal difference … and you get a free battery clip and little stick on rubber feet thrown in the box also. Sorry it's not a proper "review" but it certainly gets a big thumbs up from me! Also just to add that there is another version of this in a slightly less attractive red case , called CP-59 Press pass. Apparently has a slightly more "modern sound" to it (whatever that might be). If I can get round to doing a couple of demo clips at different settings , I will do, but I need get some new strings at the moment. Cheers James.

…… And I thought the Youtube videos were full of waffle. Sorry but I started to loose interest after the first couple of sentences of that advert! None of what he does holds no interest for me personally to be honest. I'm sure Scott is a great bloke and has obviously been pretty successful in his venture and I wish him the best for his business.... I hope it's made him a sh*t load of money , 'coz with that nearly endless list of requirements he will only be attracting those of an ilk who will be demanding a sh*t load in wages! 🎸

Cs1x /2x are actually S+S synths , the AN1x is the similar looking VA version ...very sought after, but a few hundred ££ out of Matt P's budget.. I agree about looking at the K station also, certainly if size is a deciding factor. I think there's one or two on ebay at the moment. 🎹

Got some pretty big sounds out of mine when I had it, and pretty easy to achieve them ! Either way, and personal opinions aside, the guy has 130 quid to spend, so that's not going to get him anything that sounds like an old analogue Moog Synth. Just worth thinking about other options also. 😎

Have you considered something like a Yamaha CS1x or better still the CS 2x ?… way more fun than these stupid little mini keyed things , and the resonance filter is amazing...full sized , 61 keys, a set of knobs to twist and turn and experiment with, a boat load of amazing sounds, easy to program and sound massive...all that easily within the price range. Worth thinking about maybe? …. the Korg Monologue doesn't even seem to provide a proper ADSR envelope! James 😎

Hello, Has anyone tried or own one of these ? I can find very little info on them, but I am guessing they are meant to be some sort of Sansamp copy... Caline seem to regarded as being pretty decent for the money. I'm waiting for one to arrive currently so will find out for myself at some point soon!... James. 🎸

Basvarken I think I bought the thread back to life with my new and awesome '05 Les Paul. I love Gibson basses especially Les Pauls and I only waited about 25 years to get one 😐 I was actually looking at buying the Gibson Bass book the other day strangely enough. I saved it to my favourites list , there's a definite purchase coming soon 🤪 Cheers, James.

Gibson Les Paul Bass in vintage burst finish 😍

1. I was really impressed with the Stingray's .. errr…..bassiness (?), to the point that If I ever have the funds I would seriously consider getting one. 2. EB3 for the cool look and its unique sound. 3. Out of the posh, expensive basses... I thought the Alembic was probably my favourite. IMO pretty much the majority of those instruments just sound very samey to me. Mostly expensive bling, lacking any real soul or character.