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  1. Isn't that 'Off Topic'?
  2. I have a couple of the ACG filter preamps and for both I found that giving the gain pot a small tweak made a big difference in terms of the basic tones coming out of the bass. No treble 'noise' experience though - although to be fair I have never tried tried cranking the high pass filter gain and opening up all the filters. Might give that a go tonight to see what it sounds like
  3. Just sold John some straplocks, smooth transaction, good comms, no issues. Deal in confidence. Thanks John.
  4. Deep Purple play along book supplied by Paul in perfect order and in perfect time (unlike my playing). In fact much like Mary Poppins, Paul would appear to be practically perfect in every way. Thanks
  5. 6/10 must try harder. just like skule.
  6. Interesting views thanks, keep'em coming please. I think what prompted me to start the thread was that I find 'fretting' notes on the B string a bit harder in the sense that I seem to cause a very slight muting effect on the note so notes sound slightly woolier. Reading that back I'm not sure if that's clear but either way it's undoubtedly my technique that causes it. Anybody else notice this?
  7. Nice one, I hope that in you mind the bass live up to the hype!
  8. Hi all I'm very interested to hear how the BC cognoscenti string your fretless 5ers. I am currently on B-G, but wonder if, for a fretless bass there may be more merit in E-C, or indeed other tunings. Please would you share you views on this?
  9. Scooby makes some good points there. I find that with the filter preamps it's worth investing time in getting each pickup to sound how you want it and then adjust via the blend when playing. I have the slight advantage of tone knob on mine that works in active mode too, so that is useful in a live situation. I think the weight issue is very much dependent upon the woods in each bass. Three of my ACGs weigh a little over 7lbs and are some of the lightest basses I have played, the other is around 8.5lbs. You can ask Alan to build you pretty much anything you can think of - check out this bass http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0159-salace-10-string/ and certainly weight can be managed. From memory I think the single cut the OP refers to is around 9.5lbs but not sure. I'm a big fan of the asymmetric neck but like a lot of features it's a personal thing.
  10. Not the easiest of comparisons I'd say. One is a replica of an iconic 'no frills' type bass, and the other fully luthiered with beautiful wood combinations and a really flexible EQ. I've seen and played that ACG and it is lovely, although as a massive fan of things ACG it might not be the coldest of objective viewpoints. I'm not a massive fan of Fenders, but have been talking to Limelight about a yob bass myself (I'm a complete hypocrit really). Tough call, and I do get your dilemma. As I so very nearly parted with cash for the ACG and haven't got to that point with Limelight, ACG is where my vote would go. Probably no help at all really. Worth noting the 4-string ACG single cuts are very rare.
  11. Pete bought some Sadowsky knobs from me. Excellent cooms., fast payment, pleasure to deal with. Many thanks. A
  12. I'm definitely in (subject to timings).
  13. [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1404373903' post='2491930'] Money is the necessary counter-weight to talent. The more talented a player is, the less money he spends on equipment[/quote] Have you been secretly spying on me?
  14. That's far too close to home. I guess I'm in the insanity camp then...
  15. ead

    Kev's Feedback

    Just traded my Dingwall for Kev's SEI. Kev was extremely accommodating and we me up at Stafford railway station to make the exchange. Sadly train schedules put an end to plans for a coffee and a natter but Kev is a top bloke and totally trustworthy. Deal in absolute confidence. Thanks Kev, enjoying the bass - now B-G with flats
  16. I'm not aware of the full list of artists that have ever played there, but some of my choices would be: Prince Earth Wind & Fire Joni Mitchell Dream Theatre
  17. I've been a Tull fan since I was quite small. Lost count how many gigs I've been to and how many iterations of the line-up - honorable exception to Martin Barre, although even he has fallen out of favour with Mr Anderson. Too many good tunes to call. But from the show I went to in Manchester last month where the second half was 'Best of..' I'd say check out My God and Farm On A Freeway as well as the above. Some Great accoustic-type songs too e.g. Kelpie.
  18. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1403712329' post='2485562'] Actually Alain EAD, MY wife would be slaughtering me if I had that bass. Still, you only get killed once........................... [/quote] That's the problem when coincidentally we both married CIA trained wet ops people Karl.
  19. Nostalgia's not what it used to be
  20. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1403853277' post='2487016'] Jeans, Next, Gucci. They are of no importance to ME. I have bought many Fenders in the last 39 years. They do not currently provide a reasonably priced bass in the specifications I would like. Somebody else does. Yes I would like it with Fender on the top because it is a homage to one of their earlier instruments that I adore. Can't afford real or custom shop. I am not buying it to make a profit, I'm buying it for Me to gig. The aesthetics are for ME. Most luthier built instruments you will lose money on. That isn't an issue for me. I would have bought this instrument from Peterbuilt except they do not put Fender logos on. I really don't give a monkey's wang about anybody else's thought's about how shallow I am. [/quote] Karl, will you please get off the fence mate. + several btw
  21. Undisputed champ so far is the lady from Haim.
  22. How long do strings last unopened in their packaging out of interest?
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