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[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1382814050' post='2256935'] The case has that little lip around the sides which means the Velcro, if stuck to the base, doesn't reach the board. Got some adhesive foam to stick the Velcro on, it should do the job [/quote] oh, ok. mine are not like that.

The one I used to have did not look like that at all (natural finish)... I wish it did! Out of curiosity now, which model was this?

[quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1382610911' post='2254276'] This is why I bought a VM Squier because it doesn't have the ugly hogged out body. [/quote] eh? the neck routing on the one I used to have was an oversized rectangle, not following the contour of the pickup! (the fretless sold without a pickguard so it's different) By contrast, my '94 Squier Jazz has neat pickup routs and I used to play it without a pickguard, and so does the Squier MIke Dirnt P-bass.

? I'm missing something. I have an Octamizer and an Agro, easy to put velcro on directly... Hmmm, edit: oh, the tiny rubber feet? I bought some heavy duty velcro that is actually pretty thick. It worked with the feet on, but I did not trust it to attach the pedals strongly enough, so I removed the feet. They come apart very easily with the finger. Keep them, and you can reattach them later if you wish.

The internal trim pots should allow you to tone down the output to more reasonable levels. Check out John East's website, there are diagrams and instructions that show you what to do.

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1382653225' post='2255205'] What strings are you having most joy with? ( I restrung with new Roto's which were rubbish, put unidentified some old strings on and it's much better). Would my naked black SUB look better with a scrathplate - if so what colour?? [/quote] I like the Ernie Ball Cobalts. They are quite rich in mids, which works well on the 2EQ, I find. After they've lost a bit of the initial zing they're at their best, in my opinion. DR Fat Beams are nice too. I like the hybrid set 45-65-80-105 As for the pickguard for your naked black SUB... If it were mine (something I've considered a few times, seeing your ad! ) I would go for a matt black one. I do have an original SUB one for sale here too Black is about the only colour that works well with the original plates, but I would still prefer black. Tortoiseshell can look AMAZING too...

[quote name='rhythmbug' timestamp='1382647153' post='2255090'] Yeah, I used Addictive Drums, it's fantastic. It was out of necessity, disastrous experiences with other drummers. I dunno about the rest of the UK but good drummers seem very hard to come by in London, but that's another thread! [/quote] I have to apologise. I have three drummers in my band. One plays drums. Another is one of our three guitarists. The third one is our singer/lead guitarist. They all play drums in other bands.

[quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1382482515' post='2252837'] yep sorry! I see what you mean and yes. It was out for the photo. Not sure what happened to make it do it but I flicked it back in and it not happened since. I think it happened during transport to me. [/quote] I thought it had to be something like that, I didn't think you would have played it like that and not have noticed it when talking about action etc If only the string spacing were a bit wider, I'd have bought one ages ago! Great value, those OLPs, when you get a nice one. (I have owned four MM2, just keep the one now).

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1382509861' post='2252914'] I've fallen slightly out of love with my BB414 recently. The truss rod is stuck so I can't adjust the neck relief. Thankfully it is still playable, but I can't get it to sound how I want. Problem is I'm not quite sure what I actually do want it to sound like... [/quote] if you have your wits about you, you'd want it to sound like a Stingray, obviously... Fortunately, there's a solution for that.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1382510985' post='2252923'] Don't boost the treble, maybe a tiny but not as much as the bass, go on you will love it [/quote] I definitely agree with you on that one! The thing is the controls are pretty interactive. I think the people who say the Stingray is too scooped must have boosted both treble and bass fully, which is clearly scooped. As you roll down the bass, the characteristic Stingray midrange starts to be more prominent. The position of the treble knob affects this, but unlike the bass control, which can give a sound I like in any position, the treble is too much beyond 50% or so, and I normally have it a lot lower than that. Experiment! After playing a Jazz mostly for teh past few weeks, last night I rehearsed with the Stingray. I'm in love

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1382473922' post='2252703'] Get that bass boosted machinehead! [/quote] No, no, he has it just right! That's the sweet spot I like too I may boost bass a "tiny" bit more than that, but that's all, certainly less than 50% of the pot's travel. That way it seems to have a stronger midrange.

Is there something wrong with the A string saddle? It looks out. I OLPs

My currently most used bass... a £75 Korean Squier Jazz. (Ok, I did replace pickups and installed a J-Retro... because it was just so nice to play).

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1382337535' post='2250664'] Ended up in the Blues bar in Camden Saturday night. A band were on called the Frank Ash Band (I think) and the bass player had a stingray. Sounded absolutely fantastic. Punchy and smooth, cut through beautifully... Looked modern, single pick up, 3 EQ type thing to me, although the couple of hours I'd spent in cottons rhum shack prior to the gig had made things a little hazy... Want one now... Rob [/quote] And another one sees the light

I never liked this solution because it just pulls on my T-shirt. It may be ok if you wear a jacket, or something more solid than a T-shirt

[quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1382357254' post='2251044'] What I have noticed though, is that with the pedal in the off position, there is a very very very slight residual wah effect still audible. Again - only the kind of thing that's noticable if you're looking for it. [/quote] That sounds not too far from my experience then. I was oblivious to it until one day I noticed it. And once I was tuned to it, I could not ignore it. It's subtle, but -to me- noticeable. How subtle probably depends on a miriad of other factors, from your EQ to other effects... I'm not familiar with the Mooer Lofi... hmm, I'm curious, I'll check that out. I often used my wah with an overdrive, not very high gain, but the dirtier ("granular", I'd describe it as) the better (OCD clone was great)... if the Lofi is doing what I think it does, I am interested in hearing that noise