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    Which wireless?

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    52 minutes ago, tauzero said:

    Cheap - Lekato 5GHz

    Mid-range - Smoothhound, Line 6, Boss

    Expensive - Shure

     

    I've got experience of the Lekato, Smoothhound, and Line 6 G50, and they're all good.

     

    51 minutes ago, tauzero said:

     

    My experience has been buy cheap, buy once.

    I’m pleased that’s been your experience, but Smoothound and Line 6 did not pass muster in the environments I’ve played in. I’ve no experience of Lekato though.

    Which wireless?

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    Posted

    36 minutes ago, Jack said:

    Not even cables are 100% and cables are infinitely more reliable than wireless. 

     

    Having said that, most wireless systems are really good these days. I used a couple of units on my way 'up' to the Shure GLX and they were all completely fine, or at least their problems weren't to do with dropouts. Having said that, I finally bit the bullet and bought a Shure. Those, and the new GLX+ replacements are the top dog before you get into touring/professional systems. 

    This.
    Buy cheap, buy twice. Buy Shure, don’t look back.

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    Limelight Build Quality / QC?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I've had a Limelight and a couple of Bravewood's (I still have one of them), but if I was seriously thinking about getting another FSO, I would have absolutely no hesitation in ordering from Jon Shuker.

    You'd get exactly what you asked for down to the last detail, he's incredibly supportive in after sales and I reckon he's give any Fender Custom Shop instrument a run for it's money - and it would be cheaper.

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    One five string to rule them all

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by hiram.k.hackenbacker

    24 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said:

    I didn't comment on it but sounds like good shout.

    Theres currently a HH SR5, thumb 5 and NG2 available on market so wrapping my head around it.

    Some HH SR5's can be weighty if that's an issue for you. Mine was like a boat anchor.

    Limelight Build Quality / QC?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    55 minutes ago, vincbt said:

    I found particularly disappointing is that when I raised the issue I was told it’s unfortunate it happened and I should take it to a local guitar store…

    Not really helping themselves there were they. I can understand that sending the whole bass back from France would be a bit of an ordeal, but why not just send out another bridge unit? Bonkers.

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    Which wireless?

    in Accessories and Misc

    Posted

    I've tried quite a few, but the Shure GLXD wins for me too. Even if you just take @walshy, @bassfan and my word for it, the three of us combined have tested the GLXD through most scenarios with no issues.

    There was a period not so long ago when they stopped making them due to issues sourcing the parts, but the GLXD has been rebooted as the GLXD16+.

    Not cheap, but worth it. 

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    Limelight Build Quality / QC?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    12 minutes ago, Supernaut said:

    Thinking of getting a custom Limelight build but wanted to ask first about their build quality and any QC issues owners have had with their basses - thanks. 

    Whatever you do, don't go for a reliced bridge. It was impossible to adjust the b***ard thing on the one I bought and believe me I tried everything.

    I ended up having to replace it.

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    One five string to rule them all

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    On 21/04/2023 at 18:17, horrorshowbass said:

    OK so bitta craic.

    You have £1500ish quid to spend on a new 5er.

    Options:

    Thumb

    Bongo

    Stingray

    Dingwall

     

    Which one and why?

    I think they’re all great choices. Personally, I don’t like Warwick basses or their owner, so the Thumb is out AFAIC.

    I’m assuming ‘new’ means new to you rather that brand new ‘cos none of them are within the budget stated otherwise.

    Of the remaining three, I’d probably go Dingwall, but it would be a very close decision between that and a Stingray, with the Bongo as a close 3rd.

    That said, I’m very happy with my Lull BBM5 and Status S2 five stringers. Maybe they’re worth considering, although £1500 rules Status out too.

    One five string to rule them all

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    11 hours ago, bubinga5 said:

    Me personally I couldn't give a monkeys. 17mm to 19/20mm. just adapt to it. Doesn't take long. Cant do it. bollocks your just lazy.

     

    Too many bass players saying they cant do this they cant do that about the smallest differences on string spacing. Oh I need a high mass bridge blah blah. Grow a pair and just make music. I hate to say it but someone like Jaco Pastorius or James Jamerson would laugh at this

    Rude and I’m sure you’ll realise it once you’ve sobered up.

    I’m in multiple bands for which I use different basses. The one consistency I require is string spacing.

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    Bass Direct

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    11 hours ago, ead said:

    I bought a bass and paid for it this morning via the website.  14 hours later I am yet to receive even an order acknowledgement email which is disappointing to say the least.

    I have to say, that is unusual in my experience. Everything I have bought I've had a receipt for promptly. Are you sure there wasn't a typo with your e-mail?

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    How was your gig last night?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Merton said:

    It’s always a risk playing songs which nobody knows to a crowded pub but we went down great. I think it’s the best we’ve played yet,

    That’s what we do. We play what we like rather churning out the pub rock band standards. We should share set lists.

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