Kev

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1469787836' post='3101024'] what about people who have never tried Barefaced before, but gig regularly in a band with a bassist who has been using Barefaced for a number of years, thereby having some experience of Barefaced sound (on stage and FOH) at various gigging levels (indoor and out), and with different amps (ss and valve)? Should they be allowed to comment? [/quote] You know that wasn't what I was getting at, I shall not engage further

[quote name='obbm' timestamp='1469740906' post='3100838'] Yes that would achieve it or make yourself a very short XLR-F to XLR-M cable and not connect pin#1. [/quote] Cheers Dave And make myself a cable? Now now, lets not get carried away I think one of these should be fine, especially for the price.

Just a quickie... For reasons unknown (anyone care to enlighten?), Tecamp Puma heads were not fitted with a ground switch for their DI. First time I have come across that. With my equipment, there is a ground hum and I cannot DI out without the ground being lifted. Would this do the trick, without sacrificing sound quality? [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FC4YPL4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE"]https://www.amazon.c...=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE[/url]

It is a real shame. For weeks I was trying to find a way of freeing up the cash for one, but second hand appears to be definitely the way to go so you know your getting a decent one.

Cheeky little amp trade with this guy, great to deal with and fully recommend you give him a go! Cheers bud.

Jesus. Reading the last few pages isn't good. What percentage of BC'ers have had some kind of issue? Broken pickups, flaking paint, threaded screws, pole pieces not lining up, warped plastic, chunks of pick guard missing, chewed truss rod, dead spots, super high action, the list appears endless! Fender QC, people don't exaggerate do they! I wonder if they will release a proper US Custom Shop version at some point?

Interesting to read about these amps. There are SO many top quality amps to choose from these days, many of which you will be able to easily try out with your gear in exchange for a short drive. What is it about these particular amps that makes it worth the risk taking a chance on one?

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1469481187' post='3098750'] Always sitting down, although its a bit difficult on a leather recliner chair not to keep hitting the neck on the arms. I could never see myself standing up in the front room with a Fender Precision strapped on. I would feel such a pillock! [/quote] Don't use a Precision then!

I learn/write sitting down and practice what Iv learnt standing up.

Well, Ill look forward to the Fender price crash next year when the GBP recovers from the market shock.

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1469478278' post='3098702'] I've heard that the Super P model sounds really super when played through a Super Twin... [/quote] Good for metal, too...

Have you considered Eich/Tecamp?

[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1469476096' post='3098660'] Very much so, even more so when people say 'buy a Dingwall!' [/quote] Who says that?! Bit odd to categorise that with the Precision and Barefaced brigade! Dingwall's sell themselves.....

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1469464505' post='3098531'] I can only speak for Milwaukee. 99% of all clubs and bars that book live music are dedicated to cover bands. These clubs and bars do not hire originals bands. We have about 6 origibal bands clubs that book multi bill shows. These clubs do not book cover bands. Blue [/quote] That's really quite sad

You missed the memo! Everyone is buying the Fender Flea bass now, Maruszcyzk are so 2016 first quarter Nice bass man.

I would use a little wood glue, at least at first before doing anything more significant. Wood glue should be a better shout than superglue and other thin glues.

Depends on your budget. I use a Girgig Generator, best and quietest supply I have used.

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1469395435' post='3098014'] Official govt line is: " You can bring in your personal belongings or private vehicle free of duty and tax so long as you: are moving your normal place of residence to the UK only have had your normal place of residence outside the EU for a continuous period of at least 12 months have possessed and used the belongings for at least 6 months outside the EU before they are imported did not get them under a duty/tax free scheme (but see paragraph 5.3) declare them to us as explained in paragraph 3.2 will keep them for your personal use do not sell, lend, hire out or otherwise dispose of them in the UK or anywhere else in the EU within 12 months of the date of importation, unless you notify us first and pay duty and VAT on disposal" [/quote] I'm surprised there are that many rules for taking things with you!! But yes, none of this applies to using the postal service to send items home, which I think is the OPs main query.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1469387725' post='3097937'] I'm not sure where it came from. Also I hear that Bartolinis have low output. Not true. These pickups are huge.imo the best pickups in the world. Everyone has different ears of course. I have the full Delano preamp and pickups package for sale by the way. He he. [/quote] That 'brittleness' you talked about the Barts not having? That is probably where it came from. Most modern high end pickups are full range and if not eq'd correctly can sound very hifi in the high end. The Barts sound darker as they don't have the glistening high end naturally. This was my experience with the two Roscoe's and a Warwick I have owned, certainly darker sounding than the likes of Nordstrand.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1469383052' post='3097877'] So if you move to another country, you have to pay import charges on all your belongings that you can't squeeze into your luggage? [/quote] If you use a postal service, yes. But surely you would use a moving company or something?

[quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1469376419' post='3097809'] But surely, if you send them to yourself, then you shouldn't be liable for tax, as they are your property. [/quote] It doesn't matter. You legally have to declare a value on the goods you are posting, and that value will attract duty when it arrives in customs. I don't understand why the system works in this way. Well, I do; Revenue generating.