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I think so - crap little pic but You can see the strings at the bottom of the right pic, and the cut outs in the rear metal plate higher up - that's where they anchor if you use full DB strings. It's only the metal cover plate so I can't see why it wouldn't be on the others as well.

Nope. Once the signal hits the muff you can't add clean to it! Bass - LS2 - Muff in a loop - Out from LS2 to amp But IIRC (been a while since I used one) the LS2 automatically shorts the unused loop. So stick your muff in 1 loop and then you don't need to connect the other loop to itself for the clean signal. Just make sure the LS2 is set to A and B loop on at the same time. That will cut your cables down by 1 anyway!

Far from me to disagree with StingrayPete there - the NS basses will take proper DB strings - there is 2 sets of anchor points on the back of the instrument - one for the shorter NS Design ones, and then another set for proper DB strings In fact I currently have Spiro Weichs on it! and when I get round to swapping again I have Innovations to try too. Proper strings and raising the action makes a lot of tonal difference.

The stock NS strings don't sound anything like a DB. They are far too bright. Mark at Bass Direct told me he's trying to convince NS to equip all NS models with the traditional string set instead. They are much better that the stock contemporary strings.

VT-DI for me.

I put a set on my Sandberg TM5 and saved more than half a pound too. Made such a difference on the balance. The tuners on my old P are heavy so I'll be getting a set for that bass too when I have some funds.

Full review please!

The YouTube demos sound very good. Tempted myself now!

I have a different problem with the E - I play a 5 so when I play the E with as much of my finger as possible, and my finger comes to rest against the low B I get a big thuddy impact sound (from the B string)via the piezo pickup. But the annoying thing, is that sometimes I don't and it just sounds perfect. But I have no idea what I'm doing differently. I like the thud sometimes, but I'd like to choose then it happens!

It has arrived! Seems nicely made. I now have the super pain in the arse of doing the rosin for the first time.

Another vote for a good 2x12. Bergantino would be my choice, but there are great choices these days.

Looks nice. I have a Vertigo and it's great but it is a big chunky thing.

GHS Pressurewounds. Lovely strings.

I almost had that, but bills arrived. I have a Consat Custom already, Marleaux are the best basses around IMHO.

Doh! Good point. I'm using it with a NXT5 loaded with Spiros. Trying to get as close as possible to a nice woody pizz sound. Say from 3mins 20 in this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUz-WqUw4Ic

I've only just got one so any guidance would be appreciated! I tried the recommended settings in the manual and it's ok (going into the FX return on a Genz Shuttle 9.2) but it's not quite there. But when I move stuff I get further away from the sound in my head! ta muchly

Didn't think they were out yet! Not seen any pricing. I have the discontinued Bass Platinum EQ one and it's great, but the new one looks shiny!

It has reached UK customs. It is now "Awaiting Customs Charging" Arse. I don't mind paying, but I want it now!

I found the neck shape too square. Mine was a 16.5mm spacing so I don't know if the regular spacing has a slightly different shape (I'd like to find out too!)

I agree with Jack. I had a Streamline that I only sold as I couldn't get on with the neck shape. It sounded great. Trebly when I wanted it, deep and thick when I wanted it. If they had some options for the neck shape I'd be buying another one without a doubt.

Thomann are cheapest for Thomastik but you have to spend about £160 for fee shipping. They are still cheaper than most places even with the £10 shipping charge though. For almost everything else, I actually find Amazon to be cheapest, but the prices fluctuate a lot so you have to keep any eye on it.

Honestly! How long does it take to get an army of chinese children to make me a bow and walk over here? bah!

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/faith-no-more-to-release-first-album-in-18-years-plot-u-s-tour-20140902 Hope it's good!

Marleaux Consat Custom I have one and it's spectacular.