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[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1477991852' post='3165708'] No it is 10Kg [/quote] 22lbs = 10Kg.

[quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1477917249' post='3165206'] Adrian told me most people actually ask that. He can naturally do a full gloss neck too if requested but most orders are done with gloss body and matte neck ! [/quote] he can certainly do full gloss neck: both of mine are that way, by request. It didn't add much (anything?) to the cost.

I'd say bass first. If the instrument is not appealing and feels good... then it's not fun. Although even a mediocre bass can sound great through a good amp. Next it would be the cab. It has to sound good. But I also want it smallish and powerful. I don't have roadies Lastly, the amp. Not saying it's not important. It is. Very much so. But with a good bass and a good cab, even a meh amp can result in an enjoyable experience, while if you give me a bad cab I'd hate every note I play.

... a LOT of trial and error, and a LOT of £££ thrown in. I didn't have to spend as much cash as I have, but I could afford it at the time so why not. It's been a trip of compromising tone with power and weight/size. I'm at the point where I am pretty satisfied, but it's a journey where you never fully arrive: your taste/requirements may change a bit over time, perhaps even your instrument too which could affect your preferences... So, in my case, I'm a big fan of the Stingray, but I also use Precision and to a lesser extent Jazz and P/JJ instruments. Amplifier... the MarkBass LMIII never fails to satisfy. I have tried others that I may have liked more in punctual occasions, but the LMIII seems to consistently give me a pretty decent sound in any situation. So much so that I'm considering getting a second one so that I can slave one for louder gigs and as a perfect backup. Cabs... I was pretty much set with a pair of TKS S112s, which sound great even if they won't do *very* loud. However, recently I've been playing with a Barefaced Two10 (4ohm) and I'm really enjoying it... so I'm considering a couple of Two10 at 4ohm and a couple of LMIII as my 'final' (ha!) rig. But we're not there yet.

well, I look after my basses and do what i can to avoid getting in dangerous situations, won't lend it to any random person I don't trust, etc... but things happen and I don't get too worried about it. I accept my instrument will acquire some (small) marks and scratches, but I will try to delay those events as much as possible, within reason.

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1477742611' post='3164175'] I bought a Fender TV15 combo from them a few years ago. It was about £100 off the normal price so I thought I'd got a bargain. when it arrived it was clear that it was a demo model, as there was marks on the tweed covering. I was philosophical about it, as I had paid £600 for a £700 amp, the marks were superficial and it worked fine, so I didn't bother returning it. The problem I had with GAK, was that they hadn't made me aware that the amp was B stock on their web page. I would have been well within my rights to return it and ask for a new amp - if I felt inclined. Ever since that time I have been very wary of using GAK to buy new gear. I'd much prefer to use Thomann, as their customer service is excellent. [/quote] I've been put off GAK ever since I bought an Akai DPS12i hard disk multitrack recorder that came with a hard drive half the size of what was advertised. I chose them over others because of that hard drive. I didn't bother returning as it was too much hassle... but GAK went to the bottom of my list when buying online and I don't think I've ever bought from them again.

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1477829744' post='3164650'] Have you all tried tuning to the same tuner? They're all supposed to be the same but quite often they're not. You get more 'lag' being the other side of the stage than from latency. [/quote] +1 Your guitarist's theory sounds too far fetched... I'm also struggling to understand how 'lag' can affect tuning... unless your cabs are moving around and you're talking about a Doppler effect Make sure all tuners are calibrated to the same reference frequency. I had a Korg that was relatively easily altered to, say, 442 Hz, by inadvertently touching a small switch at the back while setting up, resulting in hilarious tuning-recheck moments by everybody.

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1477777377' post='3164467'] I love Barefaced stuff, I have a Super Compact and love it, but I've been tempted by a 210 a few times, just a shame it's not wider so I can have it upright with my Ashdown on top. Suppose it wouldn't hurt with it set up the same way I've got my Super Compact on it's side. I suppose another SC would be easier so I could stack them both Edit:[b] I still need to come and see you guys. I'm keeping an eye on your dates now ever since I missed you in Morpeth![/b] [/quote] make sure you let me know if you're coming so we can have a chat and a beer note to self: make sure we update our gig dates

Ok, my Stingray: 12th fret to the top of the pickup is 32cm. The pickup is 47mm top to bottom.

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1477860974' post='3164925'] FWIW my amp eq is set bass-around 2, low mid-3, high mid-o, treble-3. Eq on my 2 band stingray with bass at max and treble adjusted to suit the song. [/quote] That's a lot of bass boost on the 2EQ Stingray... (for my taste, I do like a tight bottom ) I generally have mine at somewhere between 30-50% of its travel.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1477825244' post='3164607'] I really wanted to go to this but my work changed my damn rota last week and now I can't go. Would've happily had a beer and a chinwag too [/quote] ah, that's a shame.

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1477757526' post='3164338'] Glad you are enjoying it. I found it gets very boomy if the bass eq is a bit too high. I do have to adjust this on my amp to suit the room. Get it right and no problems. [/quote] I used to have an RH450 head (I'm assuming you use a 450 Classic based on your signature?) and found the bottom end a bit 'problematic' for me. The LMIII works beautifully with it, I think. I leave all controls at 12 o'clock, pretty much. On my Streamliner 900 I reduce the bass quite a bit, I think I'd do the same on the RH450.

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1477759203' post='3164358'] Just did a quick side by side that's very very approximate (MS Paint FTW!) It actually doesn't look a million miles off if you routed out in front of the rear jazz pup? [/quote] It doesn't look too far on that picture, that's true, but you'd be surprised how inaccurate the side-by-side method is compared to actual measurements. As far as I know they go for a Jazz position on the Jaguar... and it's close but not quite. That position sounds great on a MM pickup 'though... but not Stingrayish enough. Even the Lakland 55-02 doesn't quite get there and it's just about 1cm or so off But I'm sure someone around here must have a jaguar like that... so we can figure this out. I'll measure my Stingray when I get home.

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1477750202' post='3164273'] Have a look at these [url="https://www.rimmersmusic.co.uk/guitars-c1/bass-guitars-c2/solid-body-bass-guitars-c592/squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-ss-rosewood-fingerboard-candy-apple-red-includes-gigbag-p33587/s34018?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-ss-rosewood-fingerboard-032-8800-509&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=Cj0KEQjwkdHABRCHiZ2gs6yGh50BEiQAA91WlkXt5iFPHeYnkPA0ofzOyLf3TsYKmfmZWmJYrZPbDwkaAsNr8P8HAQ"]https://www.rimmersm...bDwkaAsNr8P8HAQ[/url] Looks like a lot for the money and a great modding platform...I don't need one but I'm darn tempted, particularly if I can get a stingray growler in there... [/quote] NIce looking bass, but that J pickup is going to be too close to the bridge: if you put the MM at the Stingray spot there'll be some visible routing. You could always be creative with the pickguard... or find another bass. I'd personally use a Precision: you can find Precisions that are decent for not much money. You'll need a new pickguard 'though as the P pickup partially overlaps the Stingray position and you won't be able to have both if you really want the Stingray position.

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1477747110' post='3164239'] Also, when looking at where to place the pup, is it simply a matter of measuring x cm from the bridge to match a ray or is there more to it than that? [/quote] I'd measure from the 12th fret (bridges vary in size, the saddles would be in slightly different places depending on set-up and string gauge which affects the intonation...). But yes, that's it, really.

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1477746753' post='3164233'] The thought that came to mind is that the Stingray sound is due in part to the bass being active and yours would be passive. Apart from that I can't see how it wouldn't work out fine. There's a Stingray PU for sale here at the moment. Frank. [/quote] A passive Stingray still has that Stingray sound, as long as the pickup is at the right spot, you just don't have "all of the Stingray sounds" available, if you know what I mean I have a bypass switch on my Stingray and it turns out my preferred sound is very nearly that of the bypassed preamp... so I could have been happy with a passive Stingray after all, ha!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1477138109' post='3160078'] Get a cheap true bypass loop pedal and test all your patch cables with it. With just a simple patch cable in the loop, you shouldn't hear anything turning it on or off, but I was surprised to find some of mine either dulled the signal or added noise, so I binned those! [/quote] +1 My old Dunlop Wah (the white one) was the culprit in my old setup. Once identified, it was replaced with a G-Labs wah and life is good again

Nice one! I no longer have mine, but I would have liked to know that. The delay on mine was very small so it didn't bother me, but I'd have probably liked to adjust it. I use a G-Labs Wah now, which to my ears sounds better and it's flawless in operation.

After a short holiday I returned to this cold island to play a couple of gigs... and one has been cancelled But I played the one last night and I am really really liking this Two10. It's got the "oompf" that the TKS S112 don't have with just a bit more weight/size. The midrange is not instantly as sweet as the TKS, but all it means is using the amp controls a little. A little. It sounds great with the LM3 and the Streamliner 900 is not bad at all either, when it was hard to make it sound good with the Compact and the BB2... I'm definitely keeping this. I'm not letting go the blue beautiful TKS S112... but I see a second Two10 in my life and that would be my rig #1, I think. Well done Barefaced!

[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1477669727' post='3163783'] I *think* the CV 60s and 70s are very similar. 70s has block inlays and an ashtray cover. Neck is less baseball bat like than older Precisions but I'm usually a Jazz man. I really like it, it's quite slim whilst not as narrow as a Jazz. [/quote] sounds about right! I used the bass for last night's gig: MF Jazz + MarkBass LM3 + BF Two10 cab... loved it! I found a spot just off the centre detent on the blend knob, slightly towards the bridge pickup, that sounds just perfect. I might keep the blend control after all. By chance, that spot seems to be located with the dial aiming at a pickguard screw, so that's quite useful too.

I made a mistake and booked the Glasgow show on Wednesday rather than the Edinburgh one on Tuesday... oh well. Is anybody else going and interested in a pre-show pint perhaps?

I guess I'm mostly in the instinct camp. Last night we were about to play a song (all originals) we haven't played in ages because our singer called it... and the rhythm guitarist and I looked at each other and raised our eyebrows "how did that one go?"... 1, 2, 3, 4... and our fingers just remembered it even if our brains could not Mostly we've played each song enough times, and we've played so many gigs with abysmal onstage sound, that you learn to play the song with very few external cues. I haven't made any conscious effort to count how many bars of this and that go where... We do a fair amount of jamming during practices and sometimes at gigs, so we are also used to looking at each other, and sometimes we end up playing slightly different versions of a song if the singer comes in late, or forgets a chorus or whatever, and nobody in the audience would really notice.

we used to do a few bars of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" as an intro to RHCP's "Can't Stop"