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The new HK elements system is incredible. It's also modular so you can add on bits as you need them. I've got one it's loud and sounds great Down side is that it's effing expensive

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I'm going to sell my Jack 210's soon - because they're to loud for what I need! I really like Bill's designs for bass. Always sound good, and surprisingly loud.

You should check out some Rocco Prestia he has a plethora of right (and left) hand muting techniques he rinses that stuff, usually using the ring and pinky fingers on the right hand. I'm sure there's some of his tuition stuff on YouTube

Thsoe Barrel jacks always go wrong - sh*tty things. I must've replaced the one in my Yamaha half a dozen times.

I love that Lonnie Liston Smith track, and the whole album infact, but if you listen carefully the timing on the percussion is all over the place, Tsk tsk

Robbie's done you proud that looks great. Bet you can't wait

Looks absolutely fantastic, can't wait to see more pics, and maybe some sound clips ?

I just thought that the ramp was a nice USP compared to other Fender clones (I know it's not an exact clone, but you know what I mean) in the same price bracket. If it's shipping with an unattached clear scratch plate could you be really cutting edge and have the ramp moulded into the scratch plate? That would be really unique

looking great, and those O rings are really nice.

looks great, but what happened to the ram I thought that was a really unique and novel feature in this price bracket.

This [quote name='Wil' post='1002190' date='Oct 27 2010, 11:07 AM']... If you're not keen on raising your action then you may want to try plucking nearer the bridge as the string tension is higher there, resulting in less string oscillation and less chance of fret clatter. As others have mentioned, ensuring that your amp is loud enough will mean you dig in less to get the volume you want.[/quote] and this... [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='1002245' date='Oct 27 2010, 11:44 AM']Have a look at the angle your fingers are striking the strings- if you're getting excessive fret noise you might be hitting the strings down, as opposed to across them (think of the direction your pick moves in- across and "through" the string, not down towards the pickups).[/quote] When I saw Steve Harris play (you were naming Iron Maiden songs right?) he plays incredibly lightly, but monster fast and consistent.

I saw this bass in the flesh when I went around to Robbie's the other day. I have to say it looks great, the neck and fretboard are particulalry stunning. I also feel that the pics are a little misleading, as they don't show just how neat and compact the body shape really is. You're going to be a very lucky man.

nice groove very Rocco

Jake, you're a legend thank you. I'll have a go at sorting it in the morning. It would be fair to say that the finish is not in as good condition as it was though

On one of his DVD he explains all about his 'hyper bass' as I understood it he has detuners on each machine head they drop a string down a tone. AFAIK they take a string down a tone, i.e. E to drop D. He then has a similar device on the bridge. The combo of the two detuners means that for each harmonic he strikes he can effectively get four different notes.

So my cat knocked over my upright a few days ago - my fault really as I'd just rested it against a sideboard. Anyway it landed on it's front and the bridge came out - but messy really. I've done my best to position the bridge and put it back where it was as there were some dust marks on the bass. However now the intonation is all over the place. Has anyone got any tips on how to position a bridge? Or is it a job for a pro, in which case does anyone know anyone in Berkshire, or how much it should cost? Thanks

Looks good, that'll be a great stage bass.

Looking great, so much neater than mine.

I recently got to use GK rig as supplied back-line on a tour, I was really impressed with the sound, warm and punchy, very capable EQ section and setting the tone flat gave a good sound "out of the box". Usually on tours I wind up with an Ampeg SVT rig, and I'd pick the GK any time. I enjoyed it so much it's got me toying with the idea of replacing my Eden.

[quote name='Phil Starr' post='970186' date='Sep 27 2010, 11:06 PM']Hope Gilmour doesn't mind us taking over his thread like this...[/quote] not at all, i feel my build diary is done, it's good to get others views and opinions

I couldn't comment on the quality of the Piezos next to such experienced builders but they sound fine to me. I really liked the sound of the Omni 10 piezos and all, but as I've mentioned above the Jacks do require a lot more EQing. As a bass cab they work well, I'm still fine tuning them for PA. Dave Perry did a good Comp Horn Vs Piezo comparison ages ago that was very informative, but I can't find the link. I'm sure He'll be along shortly...