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[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1438697616' post='2836479'] Hi folks, I am about to put an order in for a Maruczszyk Elwood and I wanted to tap your wisdom. I have the option of either a simple passive bass or an active one (Glockenclang preamp) which can be switched between active and passive modes. What I am wondering is whether the active version in its passive mode is going to sound the same as a simple passive bass? Does the fact that the bass has active electronics colour the sound in passive mode at all or should it be a simple case of more options and thus a better bass? [/quote] The passive option is a preamp-bypass, so it should have no effect. Some Glockenklang preamps retain a passive tone control when in passive, which is pretty cool. Congratulations, by the way... good choice! I've got my second Maruszczyk in order

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1438536466' post='2835272'] I am also an analog snob (for which read: self-imposed limitation), and most wireless systems are now digital, so that's another no. [/quote] if there's one thing where digital clearly outperforms analog that's wireless instrument signal transmitters/receivers analog wireless systems were just... not very good.

[quote name='lobematt' timestamp='1438345915' post='2833745'] One of the bands I play with are looking into getting a bank account rather than taking payments into one of our personal accounts. Ideally anything with more than one of our names on it would do just to keep everything kosher... I had a chat with a guy in TSB who seemed convinced we need a business account, although the band itself isn't registered as a business. I was just wondering what you guys have done in similar situations, a joint personal account maybe? Cheers! [/quote] A simple RBoS joint bank account was all we did.

[quote name='joshua.harris1234' timestamp='1438509879' post='2834962'] Hi, At the moment I'm looking at very high end bass companies so I can save up for something that is really worth the money. I've also had a lot of Fender basses in the time I've been playing so it would definitely be very nice to have something new that will last and yet be as versatile as possible preferably a 5 string please and under £4000. This is a very wide price range and I'm open to any suggestions but I'd rather avoid the fender shapes. The only Fender shape that caught my eye recently was a Carvin JB5 which is surprisingly under £1000 from the options that I chose which was absolutely brilliant but I already have a jazz bass in my arsenal. For years and years I've always dreamt of having a Fodera, more specifically the Yin Yang or Emperor 5 but this will take me 6 years to save up for. I'd be happy to wait this sort of time as I'm happy with some of the basses that I have already. The Warwick Streamer Stage 1 really caught my eye too but this will also take the same time as the Fodera and it's whether it's actually worth saving up for that length of time for rather than the Fodera. Finally, if you could find one of this sort of high end bass standard for under £3000 or £2000 that would also be great too I know this topic is very generic and I may have not provided enough detail of what I'm looking for (even though I've wrote paragraphs lol but I know what you guys are like ) but I've run out of ideas and narrowed it down to Fodera, Warwick and Carvin which are very different beasts, especially Carvin but Carvin is the only one that is marginly affordable. Thank you so much, Josh [/quote] If you want a Fodera, you'll have to have a Fodera... If you are just after a great quality custom bass, made exactly to your specs etc... I'd look at Maruszczyk: [url="http://public-peace.de/index.php/maruszczyk-instruments"]http://public-peace.de/index.php/maruszczyk-instruments[/url] They know how to make a great bass, and they'll be able to do *anything*. The website only gives you a range of ideas... mosty Fender-inspired, but that's not all they do. When I received my first Maruszczyk I got a booklet detailing everything that they do... and it really is everything. You name it, they'll make it, it seems. Their base prices are also quite attractive, so by the time you add all your specs and customisations together it'll still be well within budget and cheaper than many others.

[quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1438476311' post='2834828'] Soundchecking is a big plus . also you can get out front and do some moshing with the air guitarists , only you have a real one . last weeks gig was at a truck MOT garage next door to the guys house , when we said to get the air guitars out he went next door and got an old bass out , when some dude was throwing some shapes with it , I got him to come on stage to do it ...and I cleared off . so I was behind the audience playing and he was acting it out , it was hilarious half the crowd were so confused but totally running with it !! [/quote] ha ha excellent!

[quote name='Chaos Daveo' timestamp='1438465518' post='2834762'] So debating wether to go for a wireless setup as I've never had one.I'm quite poor at present but heard good things about the g30 line 6 setup.first gig with the new band is friday...i have no idea if its worth it.Opinions good people [/quote] The G30 is pretty good. Good sound, no dropouts, good battery life. Drawbacks? Not made to withstand a foot stomp or dropping it many times, but look after it and it'll be ok. Had mine for over 5 years now. If it's worth going wireless... that is up to you. If you're asking whether the G30 is worth it, I'd say yes... but use a separate holder for the transmitter: the built-in clip is rubbish and it will break. I bought a leather holder for just over £10 and it works very well. edit: sometimes I keep it in my pocket! I liked wireless for a number of reasons, none of them related to playing on big stages (which I very rarely do): 1) no cable mess for me or somebody else to trip over. It seems like a small thing, but when you try it's oh-so-liberating. 2) dodgy mains supplies? It's very rare, but I liked the idea of a physical separation between myself and the source of power. Admittedly this is a small point that can be addressed in a number of ways (mains testers!)... but it's still a nice one, for me. 3) sound checks... I get to walk out in front and have a better idea of what we sound like, and the balance. It won't be the same when it's full of people, but I get a better idea than onstage. 4) you don't have to move onstage much... but without a cable you can 5) sometimes, just sometimes, the situation arises where it would be good to jump out of the stage and mix a bit. I haven't done that in ages... but in the RHCP tribute band I used to be in, singer and guitarist also had wireless and we once ended up creating a big conga line while playing "Rollercoaster of love"... that was fun

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1438388319' post='2834247'] +1, I put Fender CS60's in a P recently, very happy with them. Classic precision tone, dynamic and responsive. [/quote] Are these the ones you mean? [url="http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/guitar-bass-parts/pickups-and-preamps/fender-original-precision-bass-pickups-black/"]http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/guitar-bass-parts/pickups-and-preamps/fender-original-precision-bass-pickups-black/[/url] so many variations... "original", "vintage", "62"... In Thomann they have these: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_custom_shop_62_p_bass_pickup.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_custom_shop_62_p_bass_pickup.htm[/url] But no idea whether they're the same or not...

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1438466028' post='2834769'] Eurgh! [/quote]

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1438459522' post='2834711'] I would say the Fralin offers a more compressed punchy sound, it still has all the sound range of the original but is tighter sounding [/quote] I really like the original pickup, but sometimes it can feel a bit... lacking a bit of something I can't describe. I asked because two other people, when talking about the Classic 50, said "have you tried Fralins?" BassChat can get expensive! Thanks!

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1438457329' post='2834686'] White dimarzio dp 127. Don't know how they sound like, but there the coolest looking pickups. Always wanted a white p bass, maple neck, white scratch plate and a white pair of dimarzio dp127's [/quote] that reminds me... I have a pair of these (in black!) that I never got to try! Still in my drawer of parts, I should experiment! Thanks for reminding me

well done!

[quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1438363219' post='2834005'] I have a Lindy Fralin in my 50's Classic, both bands I play in agree that this is their favourite sounding bass, again it is quite tight sounding but offers a more rounded sound.... [/quote] how would you describe the difference between the Classic 50's original pickup and the Lindy Fralin?

[quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1438350651' post='2833814'] Hey Everyone I recently bought a really lovely 91 MIK Precision off the forum. I would like to put in some new pickups that give me a nice punchy sound. It would be really nice if you could make suggestions so that I can make a choice of what to put in it. I really don't know what to put in at the moment but I'm sure somebody will have done this with cracking results. Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you. Mike (Pestie) [/quote] Entwistle PBX-N!!! (the [b]neodymium[/b] one) If you look for a "classic" motown sound etc, maybe not. But if you want a powerful, fat, punchy sound, you could do a lot worse than trying this pickup. It sounds HUGE, in a very good way. Very well balanced too. Great pickup at around £80. But it's even better because it's not £80, but £26! And no, I'm not recommending it for its price. I recommend it for its sound, regardless the price.

Mark just bought my Boss LS-2. Good communication and he paid very quickly... Very smooth. Thank you Mark! I hope the LS-2 will serve you well.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1438284701' post='2833304'] The shuttles have great EQ/boost controls but in most other respects I prefer my RH450 being a dirtier sound and all (I play with a flatish sound can live with E.Q being a bit more fiddly). Great amps if you like a clean sound though to be sure. [/quote] Nice way to make the OP nice about his purchase! (kidding)

[quote name='Cameronj279' timestamp='1438278060' post='2833213'] So I'm just out of the first rehearsal with the Genz Benz. I have to say. By far the best sounding amp I've used. it sounded excellent with my ACG and I found the low/high boost switches boosted just the right amount for my needs. All that and I didn't have to put the volume above 3! It certainly didn't lack any oomf! [/quote] Glad you are liking your new amp! There was one thing I didn't like about my Shuttle: the feet. They're hard plastic and on some surfaces it makes the amp too prone to drifting about. Because it's so light, it's too easy to pull it around by the cable! I replaced the feet with nice rubber ones, easily... Here's a link in case you find the same issue: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231593-replacing-feet-on-a-genz-benz-shuttle-92-with-pictures/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/231593-replacing-feet-on-a-genz-benz-shuttle-92-with-pictures/[/url]

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1438283828' post='2833296'] [/quote] curious

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' timestamp='1438273745' post='2833161'] Proving every bass player really wants to be the guitarist. [/quote] ha!

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1438265047' post='2833042'] Watch out for the installation instructions. [/quote] eh???

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1438251179' post='2832864'] I got that email this morning, too. And I'm officially [s]bi-curious[/s] cobalt-curious. I'd be interested to know what you think of them. [/quote] THAT email... indeed, successful email. I resisted for about, erm... 30 seconds

[quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1438250258' post='2832846'] I played guitar in my bedroom for 25 years before my first proper gig depping on bass. I thought I was never good enough to play guitar live, but having played in a few bands now I realise I was more than capable. [/quote] something similar happened to me. I played guitar for many years (not 25, but still a while)... I never thought myself as "good enough". In fact, I thought it'd be impossible for me, if I played in front of anybody my hands would shake and I could not play a thing. Totally psychological, if the other person had a guitar, or was a drummer, I could relax within a couple of minutes and play ok. So, bands playing live? Forget it I did take part in "regular jams" with friends but that's all. I was "forced" to play guitar live three times, always just for a short slot (well, the first time was 45min), and I was glad when it was over. Then I discovered bass. I felt bass was not as fun alone as guitar was, at least when you're starting. So I joined a band with the same idea of just jamming for fun. Only I discovered the bands I joined wanted to gig. And I found that my ability grew exponentially, simply from the pressure of having to do it well, and playing in a band regularly, actually playing in three bands, different styles and different approaches. During my first 2-3 years playing bass I tried a bunch of different bands. Quite often I was not the worse guitarist in the band It was actually quite funny to find people often were surprised I could play guitar: the old idea "bass player is just a guy who could not quite play guitar" is still alive and well.

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1438244718' post='2832767'] Checkin' On My Baby in A. A simple line which I can play at gig level and is quavers throughout so the sound man has plenty of opportunity to adjust the gain if needed. [/quote] yes, keeping it simple is definitely the thing to do, in my opinion. It's not an audition... give the guy something consistent for him to tweak and play with... simple and repetitive is best

Has anybody tried these yet? I like stainless steel strings over nickel ones, and when they came out with their cobalt ones I gave them a try. I liked them a lot. After a week or so they lost the initial harsher zing, and they sound great. They're the ones I always use on my Stingray now. I'm not a big fan of flats. I enjoy them to a point, but in practice in my bands, roundwounds are what I want. I do like the feel of flats 'though. The new flatwound cobalts are supposed to sound more like roundwounds, they're certainly rating quite high in their "brightness" scale compared to normal flats, similar to nickels and only less bright than stainless steel ones... That looks interesting... I was wondering whether anybody has tried them yet. I just ordered a set to try myself... could not wait for answers, but I'm still curious