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[sup]Are these the same as the ones that initially came in a movie film canister type tin with a VU meter picture on top? The strings were awful, but the tin was nice - still got it![/sup]

I turn the tweeter off in the cab AND have bypassed it completely (not disconnected it, but bypassed it) in the combo.

Charity pay to play?

thanks - I'll try to borrow one - I'm using a Sennheiser MD421 that I like a lot with this combo.

I like mine and it's very useful. Headphone noise is unacceptable with the supplied power supply though and neither Tech21 or the importer could give a toss about helping me sort it, both referring me to the other. A regulated power supply sorts the problem. Comp is surprisingly good, boost is good, tuner is excellent, chorus is useable unless you rely on a very coloured chorus for your signature sound, Sansamp section is brilliant (naturally). Still can't get to grips with the octave/fuzz section. Best bit is the size and build quality.

I find it great for recording too - very tight bass sound that delivers results. Do you know what microphone your engineer used? Every time I've been in a studio the engineer has always taken a mic and DI feed.

Never a bad thing to have a professional media pack - it can make the difference between you or the next band getting the gig, but I'd have a got at it yourself if you can. I'm always amazed by the skills of some of my friends and acquaintances in terms of photography, video and sound production etc. Now when it comes down to 'agents' and what they do for you (or not) that's another story...!

I'm finding more and more that with 'charity' events the people that tend to lose out are the bands (assuming they normally charge a fee) and the charity themselves. People selling food and drink and other merchandise tend to come out of it quite well. Don't get me started on the rise of the 'charity' pub sausage and beer festival..... I think it's a cheek asking you to shift tickets as well as playing for free.

These are not particularly complex pieces of technology - there's only so much that can be wrong. I'd set everything back to standard and work from there. Check out the 'intonation (roughing it out)' section here [url="https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343843-How-do-I-set-up-my-bass-guitar-properly"]https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343843-How-do-I-set-up-my-bass-guitar-properly[/url]- Don't rule out dodgy strings either.

Are the strings getting stuck in the nut slots? Are the frets in poor condition?

Just so I understand, you're tuning your open strings to standard pitch then your note at the 12th fret is still sharp regardless which way you move the saddles? Given that you've changed strings, are they seated correctly in the slots at the nut?

If fretted notes at the 12th are sharp compared to the harmonic or open string you should be lengthening the string by moving the saddle back surely, away from the pick ups?

It worries me that a shop can have stuff on display that they have not taken the the time and effort to at least set up to some sort of default specification. Surely they lose sales this way as we leave the shop thinking that the guitar itself is no good. Maybe I'm just spoilt by my local [independent] guitar shop....?

[quote name='therealting' timestamp='1484262321' post='3214255'] I have a fantastic, lightweight Japanese Fender FSR Classic 60s Precision up for sale at the minute that is within your budget. It's in the For Sale section. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/295819-2015-fender-fsr-classic-60s-lacquer-precision-olympic-white/page__pid__3211938#entry3211938"]http://basschat.co.u...38#entry3211938[/url] [/quote] I rest my case. That's a lovely Precision.

At the risk of stating the bleeding obvious -you're in the right place already surely? Often good Precisions at great prices from reliable sellers here. I know you'd prefer a shop, but this place is great.

Second hand bass, second hand strings.

Best practice is to wind strings down the tuner post to increase the string angle over the nut.

Tricky one this. Insurance is all about risk ultimately, that's why occupation is considered, as certain occupations are statistically more risky. Is your second job actually a job or more of a hobby (like many of us here, I suspect)? If so, I would not consider it as needing disclosed as a second form of employment. Insurance is in most cases based on 'good faith'. That is, an insurer will cover you if you have answered everything honestly and truthfully to the best of your knowledge. We can all do things to reduce our premiums to the lowest they possibly can be but ultimately could be caught out in the event of a claim, so false economy.

Try recording rehearsals and play them back to your guitarist. The rest of you could always play quieter than normal for effect!

How much does it weigh? I like that idea a lot. For the combination number, these locks normally have a tab on the inside that you pull out (or in) set the number to your chosen one then reset the tab to make your new number effective.

I was following him on Instagram but his account isn't active anymore. Do you know whereabouts this was posted?

[quote name='A.G.E.N.T.E.' timestamp='1481847603' post='3195753'] I haven`t removed the knob. I tried it but it didn´t came out so i gave up. i was afraid to damage the pot. I belive it´s the issue is with the pot and not the knob itself. [/quote] Probably best to return it then for a replacement, if it's the pot. It certainly doesn't sound like normal behaviour. edit: I just saw that this was B stock - this could be why?

Bought Peter's JamMan pedal and it was here within 48 hours in perfect condition. It's what Basschat is about. Excellent.

Just checked mine. There is the standard amount of resistance in turning the knob that you would expect from any other quality pedal, the same as my other TC pedals. Have you removed the knob to see if the splines inside it are broken?