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[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1480344075' post='3183529'] I've heard plenty of slapping n 'popping outside funk & jazz funk and in most cases I'd have said it was inadvisable, especially in rock genres like metal. [/quote] The guy in Mudvayne didn't get the memo (and I'm glad, as he sounds great)

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1480337163' post='3183422'] This is the only coping mechanism that works, believe me... [/quote] Indeed! I didn't even ask Adrian for an estimate... I don't want to know if it's 10 or 15 weeks or 20!. He's got all the important details, and made me smile with his attention to detail incorporating certain aspects in the order form that I had only mentioned on my first email (and there's been a few). I know my bass order is in good hands. When it's ready it's ready. This time I went for a chambered body, inspired by you Tic... Tac...

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1480337663' post='3183429'] Did you use "Transfer wise" to pay? Is it easy to use? I'm a couple hours behind you.... [/quote] Oh, what an idiot!!! I did a direct transfer from my Natwest account as all the info was already in file and it was just a couple of clicks... BUT do use Transferwise! I used it a few months ago for something I bought from Hungary and it's dead simple and cheaper. How could I forget? I blame the excitement about the new bass

Final specs sorted, order form revised and submitted, go-ahead received, deposit paid... YAY! It's happening!!! Now... to forget all about it until *that email* with the sofa picture arrives

[quote name='N64Lover' timestamp='1478780831' post='3171557'] My John East J-Retro has always sounded very weak when I switch it to passive, a very low output and very thin tone especially in the higher registers. It has never been a problem because I always use it active but last night the battery finally packed in on a gig, I flicked the switch and suddenly I was playing a ukulele. I use Aguilar hum cancelling pickups right now, but I had the same issue with my previous Bartolinis. Surely the passive switch should just bypass the preamp and the pickups should sound as normal, but I am quite sure that the wiring is sucking out all the tone. Has anyone else had this issue? [/quote] The J Retro has internal trimpots to allow you to set the level. If it's high (and it can be very high!) then your passive level will be low by comparison. Not that the pickups are poor, just that the preamp is hot. Try to turn the level of the preamp down so that it matches the passive volume. Depending on your pickups you may achieve that easily, or the preamp may still be a bit hotter.. but it will hopefully not be by much. If your normal active tone boosts bass a lot (the bass control is boost only, so anything other than fully anticlockwise is boosting bass) then you will always feel a bit 'meh' when switching to passive, 'though.

[quote name='Quatschmacher' timestamp='1480282403' post='3183102'] Gutted to find, when I can finally (almost) afford to custom order a Stingray Slo Special, that they've discontinued one of the very best finishes. Grr! [/quote] If I really wanted that finish... I'd go for a natural one, with nice grain, then contact David Wilson for a refinish. He does a great job and it may not cost quite as much as you're fearing. It sucks having to pay extra, but if you *really* want it... what price is a smile on the face?

[quote name='Basscabman' timestamp='1479339993' post='3175869'] Worth Upgrading or are they OK as standard? [/quote] if you want a different sound... change the pickup. Personally I don't think there's anything wrong with the stock pickup, it's pretty good. But your personal preference may make you try other pickups, and that's ok of course I just don't think it's *necessary*. Some Squiers of old had uninspiring pickups and replacing them improved the instrument a lot. It's not the case with the CV series, they're pretty damn good stock.

Hmmm... I can't really help much here as I can't say I have an answer for your issues. I do have a Classic 50 Precision that I love (see avatar, I replaced the pickguard 'though). I found it fantastic stock. I like to tinker and change things... but my Stingray and this Precision are the two basses I don't see myself modifying. The pickup is great, I think. I does lack a bit of 'oomph' perhaps compared to some other other premium pickups... but the sound is good, balanced, classic... there's nothing that makes me change it. I have a bunch of pickups in my drawer, Seymour Duncan SPB1, a Wizard Thumper, a Fender 'Original' and some Delanos... I don't feel the need to use any of those. How close are the poles to the strings? To me it sounds better when they're not very close. My pickups are also angled with a slope on both sides... I use DR Fat Beams (stainless steel) on that bass 45-105.

[quote name='JPJ' timestamp='1480202375' post='3182549'] My two'penneth I bought a pair of Pro 17's about three years ago. At first I really struggled with the isolation and the unnatural detached feeling, but the upside was hearing every note you play, anywhere on the neck despite the cacophony going on around you. When I started running FOH sound from the side of the stage, I became so paranoid about what the audience was hearing that I stopped using the plugs (big mistake I know). After a year or so, I noticed that my hearing was definitely suffering (could be age related) so I dug the plugs out and tried to persevere with them, but by then I was back to the isolated feeling again. So I did a bit more research on the ACS website and decided that the 10's might be more suitable for my application so I ordered some replacement filters and hey presto, what a difference. I certainly do not feel isolated and the whole sound is more 'dynamic' with the added bonus of hearing everything I play (including the bum notes!). If you compare the graphs, there isn't a whole lotta difference between the 10's and the 17's but the 17's are rated for longer exposure. Given that for most gigs we do two sets and normally no more than 2 hours in total. the 10's work out just fine. The difference is so big for me that I am now back to using them on every gig. [/quote] Thank you, that's useful info

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1480163831' post='3182118'] You download the voucher and take it to the audiologist. Check first though, because some don't accept the voucher. The ACS website has a list of places that do accept. [/quote] Yup. Got the voucher and there's a Boots in their list just 5 minutes from my house. Just need to call them now to make an appointment.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1480165209' post='3182135'] Sometimes it's the most simple things, I've set up before now with no sound and spent a good ten minutes swapping out leads etc before realise I hadn't plugged the damned speaker in!! [/quote] I have done that too! cable plugged in at the amp hanging there but not connected... it took me a few minutes to realise that one. So yesterday it was probably the second thing I checked.

I love glossy. I specified glossy on my Maruszczyk basses and had my 2002 Stingray neck refinished with glossy lacquer for the same reason. I don't find them sticky. I love the feel.

Last night's gig... set up and sound check. Problem... no sound. I use a reasonable pedalboard for this band (RATM covers band)... I bypassed it and there is sound. Hmmm, another band I'd just go without but without the various overdrives, wah and phaser it would not sound right. So I start to skip pedals to troubleshoot while the band looks worried at me. I could hear a very faint 'pop' when I slapped a string hard, just that. I traced it to the second to last pedal in the chain: my EBS Multicomp compressor. It's a shame as I like it a lot, but at least I still get all my sounds on tap. It's also a shame as I had two until a week or so ago when I sold my spare one. So I ripped it off the board, put it aside and we played. I did the first set without it. Then during the break I had an 'inspiration'... you see... sometimes the knobs on the pedals move a bit despite being protected in the case. Maybe while packing, cables etc... So I was having my beer in the 'green room' and I went out to fetch the pedal. Brought it back into the light and... yup. The gain knob was at minimum... Under pressure I did not even think of checking the level of the pedal... I hope I remember this one next time!

[quote name='redbandit599' timestamp='1480099102' post='3181717'] Think I'll spring for a pair of these - my hearing isn't bad and I should keep it that way. Couple of questions about options :- Grips? What are they? Corded or not? Colour - what do you guys reckon I suppose clear is the obvious subtle choice, or is it better to go bling in case you drop them? [/quote] grips... I said yes. I assume they'll be the little stems that help you get them out. Corded... I said yes. My standard earplugs are joined by a cord and I like that. Colour... I went with colourless. But I guess other colours may be better as they will stay looking good longer rather than turning yellowish with use, and may be easier to locate if dropped as you point out. Go for pink

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1480066371' post='3181353'] Promo code XMAS16 [/quote] oh! just in time!!! I got distracted and didn't finish the transaction then... and I got the chance to use this code. Awesome! Only £111.20. Next time I see you at the Tickled Trout I'll buy you a beer

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1480059529' post='3181294'] 20% off black Friday. I went to put it in the Black Friday thread but the EBSter got there before me. [/quote] cool! just when I was about to order anyway... although I see no sign of a discount when I get to the checkout, hmmm, I think it's for certain products on Amazon, not by ACS directly. Nevermind... press the button!

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1480056765' post='3181287'] so ! asked the boss : there's 13 people working in poland :-D they're hoping to start the new workshop in march 2017 [/quote] I'm going to be in Poland next week... and no, I promise I will not go to the workshop to stalk them while they -hopefully- start on my order. I'll be too busy drinking beer anyway. They have a surplus of strange politicians and beer. The former... I have no idea how to help. But I'm a master at making beer disappear.

but if you end up dividing the output between your cab and the "4ohm dummy load", you still won't be using the full 350W as half of it will be dissipated by it and half would go to your speaker... or am I missing something?

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1480014440' post='3181080'] I'm wanting something sparkly... [/quote] shut up... just when I was thinking that I knew what I wanted... the sparkly idea comes back to mind In an ideal world I'd get both finishes I am thinking of. But I can't... It's a hard life

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1480008719' post='3181010'] Here's a few snippets of a dep gig I did last weekend. The band & set are great fun. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Xc20kBpeA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Xc20kBpeA[/url] [/quote] FREEBIRD!!!! great band!

[quote name='peety' timestamp='1480001121' post='3180919'] You're not wrong there Michael have used it exclusively for gigging since i got it from you , the new one is a take on a Lakland Duck Dunn i had just a P bass in black but with slightly slimmer neck plus blocked and bound rosewood board which i have to say is stunning. I will really find it difficult to justify buying basses from anywhere else such is the quality for the price [/quote] Indeed. It's a shame that the drop in the £ due to B... bad financial weather means that while I paid £665 for my first Jake, today it would cost £855. The second cost £875 but now it'd be £1125... Of course, everything else has gone up in price too... but last year or so it was even more of a great deal. I remember getting the first Jake and I could not believe that £665 gave me such a well made bass (with the neck exactly to my specs!)... The new one is going to be around £1000, and I can't wait.

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1479981135' post='3180715'] Email sent this morning, awaiting response..... [/quote] hey! stay away, don't distract him from MY order!!!

[quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1479980729' post='3180708'] In my early stingray days I had all controls up full (2eq), then wondered why it didn't sound that good. Made a massive difference turning them down to halfway then tweaking. [/quote] Indeed. You can get a lot of variation from that preamp but I guess a lot of people just turn everything full, as most do with passive basses