Gareth Hughes

Euphonic Audio, Epifani and Acoustic Image all make heads that have a switch on the back to change between 120/240V. Couldn't be more simple, and certainly saves the hassle of re-wiring or bringing a transformer. And they all sound great sound. The new Euphonic Audio head - The Micro 300 - has circuitry that sense the voltage and automatically changes it for wherever you are. Same with the new Eden WTX260. Actually, most, if not all, of the new 'digital' heads have the ability to work in the US and Europe with no hassle. All good.

Hi Folks, Does anybody have the Chaka Khan 'Move Me No Mountain' chart that appeared in Bass Player magazine, I think it was the August 2006 issue? I'm not trying to stiff BP, I have about 70 issues going back 14 years, but I managed to miss this one. If anyone has it can they scan it and email me a copy? Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gareth

I've had great results with my GEL Eminence bass, with a David Gage Realist pickup. A better pickup sound than on my regular size upright. With the Eminence I can keep the same EQ/volume for arco as I do with pizz. With the regular upright, using a K&K Double Bass Max, I have to use a different EQ for each. Not sure why.

+1 for the Eminence. They're incredibly well made, very practical and, above all, sound and feel like the real thing. I've been touring with one for about 6 years. Never had a single problem with them. (Did have a faulty Realist pickup on it when I first got it and that was promptly replaced with no question). I've never been charged any excess baggage fees and they couldn't be more simple to set up and take apart when needed. They really are made with the point of view of being a replacement for a real upright on the road rather than many EUB's that lend themselves to electric players who play a little upright. Part of this is the feel of the neck, string tension and string length. Another factor is that it's a fully acoustic instrument, there's nothing electric about it. The pickup is the same (albeit slightly modified) as what you would use on a regular size upright. They're loud enough and sound good enough for hotel room jamming/practicing. I know a guy here in Belfast who was selling his 5-string detachable version, not sure if he sold it or not. If you're still looking I'll give him a shout. Not sure if he's a member here.