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I have used several East preamps with Armstrong pickupscand have been very happy with the results.

Yes the filters are the same and if you take the treble filter right out as well. On the Recurve the treble path is coming from the mag pickup. Inside the cavity there is a trim pot on the main board that allows the treble feed to come from either of the two inputs. This can be varied to any point between the two. I usually put it fully on the mag because the piezo can be a bit over powering in the treble department. If you feel you want more top end moving this more towards the piezo will give you it.

I would be really interested in your thoughts regarding the two piezo setups to see if the chambering makes a difference. Different woods as well which will make a difference but hopefully not as much as the chambering. Alan

There are 4 body shapes so not just that one. 6 strings I am not sure about I will see if there is any interest. That 5 is a 35" scale.

I have fitted them on to my usual headstock so it should be OK. If you want I can supply the extender as well. Alan

Hi The pre-amp does require more than average in terms of power there is a lot going on in there. In this case with that amount of playing I don't think there is a problem just a monster wmount od use. Alan

Best of luck with the Buckeye, finding it will not be that difficult in the US here not so easy,working with it is a complete pain.

What are you looking for.

That is certainly a new one on me. But now that you mention it they do click having used a few on my friends farm,just never occurred to me that there would be electric fences near your house.

Best of luck finding it. It took me about a week to work out what was causing the clicking.

[quote name='danweb22' post='936974' date='Aug 26 2010, 11:30 AM']Thanks John, your a star![/quote] As always.

I will have a chat with John East and see if he can suggest anything. I frankly have no idea what it could be having never heard of this before in relation to any of the basses.

The only time I ever had clicking coming through speakers was caused by a knackered starter in a fluorescent tube that was being picked up buy the gear plugged into it.

I have never heard an earthing problem that caused a click not saying it is not possible but I have never encountered it.. I could see how it would be a problem related to the bass but it seems to be present with other gear as well and also goes away when at other locations.

Very nice job Kev.

That is really rather nice I have to say.

Interesting. I have never been able to do that as I don't have a standard type bass to compare it to.

[quote name='deksawyer' post='863382' date='Jun 10 2010, 03:38 PM']Alan, don't be fooled - it's grass - it can be grown by anyone, anywhere! Cetera, you officially have too many guitars/basses. D. PS Alan - have you ever noticed that your logo looks like a space man jumping for joy when the bass is viewed vertically?[/quote] I know quiet like the whole idea of that.

Why don't you try posting on this forum. [url="http://mimf.com/cgi-bin/WebX"]MIMF[/url] There is a glues and finishes section. They are very helpful and I am sure someone there will have painted a bass they way you want to. Alan

Looking positively tropical in your garden. Alan

Greenish tinge could make it Tulipwood (poplar).

[quote name='Spoombung' post='860173' date='Jun 7 2010, 06:38 PM']Yes, Alan, I remember from my art school days a[i]crylic primer with oil on top=okay, oil primer with acrylic on top = no way![/i] Got some questions for you: I've never seen the fabled 'epoxy' (that Americans talk about all the time) for sale anywhere in the UK....? 1. Where do you get it? 2, Would PVA work as a primer/sealant, I wonder - especially if I'm going to paint on the bass? 3. What 'brush on lacquer' would you recommend?[/quote] Hi West Systems epoxy is available easily in the UK,have a look on Axminster tools they sell a small starter pack. It does have a slight amber tint to it which I actually like. PVA is a pretty much a standard sealer but I have never used it on wood and then painted it. I know Morrels do a brush on version of their spray lacquers and I am sure most companies do. But again I don't use that version as I spray every thing. Axminster have a wide range of sealers and lacquers it would be worth a look. They also have a very good help line so you would be able to ask about the products. Alan

Worth making sure that all the products you want to use are compatible with each other. Putting down a base coat that does not like the top coat leads to adhesion problems etc. There are plenty of brush on lacquers available you could also seal the wood with epoxy this seals the wood and fills any pores. Alan