The Twickerman

Outstanding!

[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1408890198' post='2534339'] Bit of a thread resurrection here, but I have just put a deposit down on a white VM Bass VI, which should be arriving Thursday [/quote] Yay!

My pleasure! I have that LaBella set on my Fender PSVI now (which has been modded to have the original pickup and scratchplate configuration). The sound and playability is far superior to my VMVI with the D'Addario VI set on it.

It's a line level mixer. I doubt if it will perform very well with an instrument level output. But depending on the final price, it may be worth a punt! Thanks.

Hit a snag. I need both inputs active at the same time. The only option on the LS-2 is to mix A and B. Therefore I need to plug bass and pedals into those inputs. Unfortunately the pedal doesn't turn on unless there's a jack in the main input. So I need to plug in something. If I use an unwired jack, it's prone to picking up noise. Any ideas? Cheers!

This is the exact order I placed:- [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.100 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $4.25[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.080 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $3.90[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.056 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $1.42[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.044 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $1.38[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.036 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $1.33[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Single String HRS : HRS-.026 Guitar Model: Bass VI[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $1.28[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] International - USPS First Class Mail[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3] Shipping[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Quantity: 1[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $9.30[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Total $22.86[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Order placed on 2013-10-31 12:05[/size][/font]

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1392138420' post='2365223'] Best bet is to use a little mixer. [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1392138979' post='2365228'] Bear in mind most mixers won't work well with a passive bass being plugged straight in. Blend pedals like the Boss-LS2 can be used as mixers also. Just ignore the send outputs on the pedal and plug the Taurus into the return socket. [/quote] Thanks guys. That last one, in particular, is an excellent idea - especially as I have an LS-2 kicking around somewhere! I knew I'd kept it for something!!!!!

I play both bass guitar and Taurus bass pedals in my band. I usually put the pedals through the venue's PA - but in small venues this isn't always possible. In those cases I need to put both though my bass amp. I am lucky in that my amp has both active and passive inputs, however, when I plug in the pedals (to the active input socket), the tone of the bass is affected. I guess the two are not isolated and the pedal output stage is loading the passive input circuit and sucking the tone. I am looking for a small, neat and cheap solution! A DI box maybe - to isolate the pedals - or perhaps I am using the wrong output from the bass pedals. I am using the LO-Z, as per the recommendation:- [indent=1][i]HI-Z Output: output jack outputs the Taurus audio signal from the classic higher impedance Taurus output stage. For use with Bass Amplifier instrument inputs[/i][/indent] [indent=1]LO-Z Output: output jack outputs the Taurus audio signal from a low impedance output stage. For use with line-level inputs[/indent] Perhaps the HI-Z would make more sense with the active instrument input? I can't try it though until I'm back in the studio next week. Any other ideas/recommendations? Thanks folks

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1391204677' post='2354670'] I think I'll just get them to send me the volume pot and knob and do it myself, as I trust myself. [/quote] Very wise. FWIW city-link are worse!

That sucks. I had mine from GAK damaged similarly in transit. Fortunately it was only the plastic knob that was damaged. If I were you I'd return it for repair. Their customer service is excellent.

Thanks all. Thanks Jonnyboy. I start work in Kings Langley at the start of Feb - so I am sure we could work out something, I'm still doing my research right now....

Hi folks, I'm looking for a practice amp (for my daughter to use). I have a Danelector Nifty Seventy - which is great, but no longer available to buy. I found this Hiwatt for £50 [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0080QK1V4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A378ZFZS53EIIT"]http://www.amazon.co...=A378ZFZS53EIIT[/url] The price is good - but reviews I have read are not complementary. Anyone got any recommendations (under £80)? Thanks, - Nick.

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1389219465' post='2331644'] Was that for flat or round? [/quote] It was precisely this:- Description Unit price Qty Amount Item Number HRS : HRS-.100 Guitar Model: Bass VI $4.25 USD 1 $4.25 USD Single String Item Number HRS : HRS-.080 Guitar Model: Bass VI $3.90 USD 1 $3.90 USD Single String Item Number HRS : HRS-.056 Guitar Model: Bass VI $1.42 USD 1 $1.42 USD Single String Item Number HRS : HRS-.044 Guitar Model: Bass VI $1.38 USD 1 $1.38 USD Single String Item Number HRS : HRS-.036 Guitar Model: Bass VI $1.33 USD 1 $1.33 USD Single String Item Number HRS : HRS-.026 Guitar Model: Bass VI $1.28 USD 1 $1.28 USD Single String They are roundwound.

[quote name='derreybass' timestamp='1388501501' post='2322735'] This will make things a bit cheaper than the La Bella route at about 45ish for a set. [/quote] I ordered a customised set of strings direct from LaBella - it was surprisingly inexpensive at about $23 (inc p&p) for the set. They took a couple of weeks to arrive - but that's good value IMO. - Nick.

I tried a cheap adaptor and it didn't work. I ended up springing for a genuine apple one.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1387274118' post='2310012'] I'm kind of expecting a wave of these to hit the second hand market at somepoint. I think the Bass VI definitely falls into the category of "very, very cool, but what do you do with it?" and a lot of people are buying them on something of a whim. [/quote] ...or that might be just wishful thinking! I have a PSVI and VMVI and cannot bear to part with either - despite intending too!!!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1386246815' post='2297614'] One of my local shops has these in, and is selling them for a very reasonable price. I thought it was £273, which matches internet prices. But when I heck out youtube videos, I must admit that I'm not convinced. Some make it sound neither fish nor fowl, i.e. a bit twangy for a bass, and not good for chordal work. [/quote] Why don't you try it out and make up your own mind? It certainly is an acquired taste. I find chords work really well when you engage the strangle (bass cut) switch. The range of tones from the 3 pickups (which may be combined however you wish) is amazing, but the strangle switch makes chords sound great with all of them.

The Squier (having the correct pickup configuration) sounds amazing. The Fender plays better though. I have one of each. I am gonna mod the Fender so it has the correct pickups and electronics then I will (possibly) trade the Squier. If I can bear to. Ha ha ha! Love the lined neck and block inlays!

[quote name='Left Foot' timestamp='1384347546' post='2275491'] Great idea! are the patches or effects all free now then? actually tempted! [/quote] Many iPhone5 users were inconveninced by the bug which efectvely rendered the pedals unusable (or un-updateable) for months. I think the free offer was to reward the loyalty of their exsting customers once the fix was in place (iOS7). I have no idea if it's still available - I made sure to download all the models as soon as the free offer was announced. The worrying thing is that there's been no new models since early this year... I was worried about their commitment to the pedal - at least until they finally got the fix in place. But still no new models, dispite promises....