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[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1441891283' post='2862657'] Any chance of a picture of your one? Give how nice all of the Maruszczyk basses are I very much doubt its anything but awesome. [/quote] It's here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/269295-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-4-custom/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/269295-nbd-maruszczyk-jake-4-custom/[/url]

Much faster than the 10 weeks I expected... my new Jake is ready! I'll not have it with me until next week, but Adrian sent me a picture to keep me daydreaming It's a very simple design, and not a looker compared to other basses, admittedly. I did not go for looks on this one, but for simplicity and I specified all hardware, pickup placement, neck profile/finish, even the side dots... Can't wait!!! ([b]edit: it arrived at post #20[/b])

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1441876688' post='2862460'] Hi folks, I just got an email from Adrian this morning to say my new Maruszczyk Elwood has been finished and is on its way to me. He sent me a nice pic too so I thought I would share it with you all. [/quote] wow, that is seriously sexy! I also got a similar email from Adrian this morning... but although I love mine, visually yours is in another league entirely Mine is pretty pedestrian looking, by design, and I don't regret it, yours is a work of art... congratulations!!! I'll post mine separately... but it'll look like the ugly duckling next to yours

And my new Maruszczyk Jake is finished!!! I've seen it and it's gooooorgeous It'll be posted on Monday. The last few days are the worst to wait...

[quote name='kendall' timestamp='1441877053' post='2862464'] I bought it, despite The Final Frontier and A Matter of Life and Death being a bit boring. I'm pleasantly surprised. I do like the new single, it's a bit of a stomper and great on a morning run. Some songs are a bit too long - Empire of the Clouds for example! But overall, best thing they've done since 7th Son in my humble opinion. [/quote] Agreed. And at first I didn't mind, but... yeah, I wish some songs were a LOT shorter...

I've been using my F1 for a couple of years now, regularly, and still looks in great shape. I love it. I was disappointed to hear about the demise of the F1, as it's in my eyes the very best gig bag around... it's more than a gigbag, of course. I'm glad to hear that the Urban is probably a suitable substitute, and perhaps even an upgrade.

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1441287316' post='2857569'] I don't think anything he says in the vid is not what everyone already knows, really. [/quote] Of course not, but what I liked best was the "don't be discouraged by lower quality gear". I think that's a point well worth repeating. It seems to me that there is a lot of emphasis put on gear, and younger guys starting to play may feel some pressure to spend cash they don't have to buy that holy grail of amp/guitar (I know a couple of guys who certainly got too stressed out about gear that way)... or treating their guitar like sh*t (in public, not when alone) because it was only a lowly "crappy" Squier. It's sad that they are made to feel that way (a certain amount of stupidity may be a factor too... but we're all afflicted by some degree of stupidity as a teenager ) when the truth is their instruments will do the job.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1441286405' post='2857556'] I know we like to sit around and chew the fat about gear - What's best for gigging, what's best for recording, what's best for this amount of money, what's best for metal. And I've long since held the view that, actually, nobody cares. The majority of an audience when you play live won't care. Other musicians might, but are you writing music to please other musicians? I had the experience recently of playing with many fantastic musicians, who played on various qualities of instruments. The instruments were completely sidelined by sheer raw talent and songwriting/performing ability. Nobody was interested in talking about which year Fender stopped making their switches out of bakelite, or what bass is best for metal. Everyone got stuck into the music without pretentiousness. So what compels us to still talk about what instruments and backline we need to play the crow & fiddle on a gloomy Saturday evening? Does it make any difference to the punters? What if you spent £500 on a bass, and £500 on an amp - Wouldn't that be good enough? And in video format - metal guy yells and swears (that's your warning) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSiv45KEFGY[/media] [/quote] I liked the video, I agree with pretty much all of it

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1441824383' post='2862128'] You should do it! I wonder if a pair of the 2x10"s might be more sensible though... [/quote] where's the fun in being sensible!? seriously, 'though... 7.5Kg each? And that size? So easy to carry and take anywhere. A stack of 4, vertical, would take little room and might be pretty cool. I'd love to try that configuration at least.

Congratulations!!! I hate you.

I want a stack of 4!

[quote name='DarkHeart' timestamp='1441526765' post='2859423'] The CV pup [b]is supposed to be (apparently) a tonerider pup [/b]but the best thing to do would be try them both and use the one you prefer the sound of. [/quote] how do you know that?

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1441731840' post='2861323'] Just picked up an EHX Small Stone Nano. Very creamy, swirly, and warm. Lovely! [/quote] My favourite too

oh, and it's made me dust my Strat and play along to the album a bit, which is no mean feat. Yup, I'm liking this.

[quote name='ambient' timestamp='1441578955' post='2860068'] I'm most definitely not a fan, and would struggle to name a single song. I've just started editing for an online music magazine, and just finished editing a review of this album. The guy admits to being a huge fan of Iron maiden, but only gives it 3 stars out of 5. [/quote] That's 3 more than I'd give their last few albums, and I am a Maiden fan! So it's good progress

[quote name='lancer' timestamp='1441490167' post='2859285'] What a fine album. Anyone else listened to it yet? Maiden back on form me thinks. [/quote] I have been disappointed with Maiden for well over a decade now. It's all just "meh". Great live, but their albums leave me cold. I listened to their "Speed of Light" single last week... meh. But I can't help it, so I bought the new album anyway. And I'm glad I did!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's modern Maiden, without a doubt, but this is a fine album!!! Yeah!!! Shame the production is not that amazing. If this sounded like "Powerslave" I'd be dancing to this at high volume right now and damned be the neighbours! I'm moving in three weeks anyway!

Yes, the production is not fantastic But I have to say that being a sceptical Maiden fan, who's been disappointed again and again for over a decade... I'm actually liking this album a lot! It's the "modern" Iron Maiden for sure, which I don't like as much as their pre-1988 output, but this is a good one, oh yeah! I initially disliked their single "Speed of Light", and now even that one is growing on me. Thank you Maiden!!!

[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1441653712' post='2860650'] Cheapest way is to stick a behringer BDI21 in front of your amp [/quote] ... and then?

[quote name='Yawn_Blah' timestamp='1441646055' post='2860553'] achievement: dream bass! waters signature P , facelifted to look like a 57. i payed a MIA price for this MIM: bass+parts + 100% import tax + shipping + dealer's slice! but cant be happier! totally worth it. sounds and plays great! [attachment=200217:IMG_6396 copy.JPG] [/quote] I does look good! yum!

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1441624347' post='2860289'] £43 pedal with power supply, the 'guitar' version.. [/quote] I'd want that blend control on the overdrive, any overdrive, really...

[quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1441560676' post='2859840'] the fender reissue 50s bass is really good, lovely neck. [/quote] +1 fantastic bass, that Classic 50 series Precision. That would be my choice without hesitation.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1441136327' post='2856404'] DB5 - that's really interesting to know about practice amps, and would go a long way to explaining things. McNach - I'm thinking you're right. I'm only too aware of the hot preamp in the SUB Ray and I do tend to have it a bit trebley as I like the tone, but rolling it back does indeed kill a lot of the problems. As for the mod - is it wrong that I think Sterling should pick up the tab for this mod? Why should anyone buy a bass and then have to shell out more to have it tamed so it's fit for purpose and doesn't fart? In addition, 95% of the volume sweep does nothing! Sterling have known about these problems since the SUB Ray hit the market in 2012 and have done nothing about it! My bass is a 2014 model and it has the same flaws. Why would they do this? It's poor IMO. I love the bass but they really need to buck up their ideas when it comes to the electronics. Bear in mind I had to send mine back for repair as I was experiencing really quick battery drain. Anyway....rant over Thanks for your advice [/quote] I agree with you... they've known about it and they should have fixed it. On the other hand, if you want quick results... sometimes you have to shrug and do it yourself. Fortunately this is a very simple/cheap operation!

[quote name='mr zed' timestamp='1441144829' post='2856512'] Fixed it for you! [/quote] nah, you merely made it slightly prettier and more expensive

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1441018491' post='2855302'] Sterling SUB Ray 4 - active beast. The problem is with this bass. I also have a Squier VM Precision PJ, which is passive and doesn't give the same problems. [/quote] aha, so you're narrowing it down now... It sounds like it's not just the usual muting etc. Do you boost treble a lot on that bass? I hear that those basses have a particularly hot preamp, to the point that there is a thread on TalkBass where one of the main guys at SBMM posted a modification, with pictures, to tame the preamp a little. It was very simple, just adding a resistor at a particular spot... have a look. If you have issues with this bass only, I think it's likely it's because of a combination of your settings (amp gain, treble/high mids EQ) and the hot preamp.

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1440969724' post='2855049'] I'm a bedroom player who has the odd jam. My bass playing is really coming on, and I'm keen to take the plunge and start trying out for bands. I have one problem - volume. I can control my instrument perfectly well at bedroom volume, but when I get past a certain number on the dial, I get noises I struggle to control, as if every tiny little thing produces a noise. Even muting to control the noises seems to cause noise! How do I tame 'er at high volume? I have to crank it through headphones to practice controlling it, but have you any tips you can share? Is there a pedal (noise gate etc) that can make it any easier? Thanks guys. [/quote] I think it's a matter of... practice at volume. When you turn up, you notice a lot more certain noises you would normally ignore at low volume... you'll have to adapt a bit how you play, how you mute strings, etc, when you play at higher volume, and the best way to achiev that is playing at higher volume repeatedly. The good news is... you will probably do it without realising and in much shorter time than you think. I don't remember having had to try to be "cleaner". It just happened. So don't get too worried, and keep at it. It'll sound cleaner each time you play.