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[quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1418904578' post='2634634'] Lossy compression (mp3s for instance) refers to file size compression using algorithms that bin parts of the original recording deemed not important. I guarantee that no one on this forum can detect a 320kbps mp3 against an original 16bit 44.1KHz wav on any speakers they wish to use with any accuracy in double blind testing. [/quote] In the interest of completeness, there's also lossless compression, where all the data is retained but compression algorithms are used to shrink the overall size - much like zip files, where people would be rather cross if they zipped up their latest novel and it omitted every "a" and "the". FLAC and OGG files are examples of this.

Mine arrived at 19:30 or so, so that was a long day for the driver. 5-string fretless. Only obvious (not very) defect is a small scratch to the top of the top bout. There's a design flaw, in that the dot markers are in the fretted, not the fretless, position. 4-band EQ with volume and presence (I think presence is a contour type control), and built-in LCD tuner. Output via jack or XLR. No obvious buzzes or rattles; there was a rattle from the bass when I first unpacked it, but as soon as I'd managed to shake the silica gel bag out of the soundhole, it went away. Strings are bronze and rather heavy for my liking, so they'll get replaced sometime soon (which will double the price of the bass). Well worth £26.

I have a couple of instruments with zero frets easily to hand so I've just examined them carefully. Eko 6-string acoustic - zero fret identical to other frets. Hohner B2AV - zero fret larger than other frets, seems to be jumbo fret wire as opposed to standard. I think the height difference would be a little less than 1mm, but it's definitely different.

Always plug the Superfly directly into the computer. Whenever I plugged it in via a hub, it wasn't recognised. I suspect that this is because the software twangs the wires direct rather than actually using proper USB drivers.

The amp's a Tecamp Puma 900. I don't really want to replace a 4x10 by a 2x12, the gains to me from doing that are pretty insignificant.

I currently have a Neo Soundsystems ND410S (there's a few others on here who have had or still have the same cab). It's got the sound I like (seems neutral, nice full bottom end, not too harsh). It's also lightweight, at 24kg. However, a 4x10 cab is a little unwieldy to carry around compared to a brace of 1x12s. I'm not desperate to get shot of it but would like to explore my options. What I'd be looking for in a 1x12 would be the same sort of sound - balanced, good extended bass response so if I want to play my low B it'll handle it perfectly happily, clarity at the higher frequencies but without harshness. It would also have to weigh 15kg or less. Budget would be £1k and preferably quite a bit less. I did have a pair of GK Neo IIs, and they were good and light but I didn't get the sound I wanted, so they're off the list. Any suggestions?

[quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1418976100' post='2635313'] Relicing seems inherently linked to Fender instruments [/quote] Maybe it's because the finish is rubbish and Fender owners don't bother taking care of their instruments (why bother, they're only Fenders)?

Mine's been out for delivery from Coventry since 8:24 and it's nearly 8 hours later and it's still not here. It's only half an hour from Coventry to here. Damn these long multidrop routes...

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1418936087' post='2635074'] RA is rheumatoid arthritis. I have had my right wrist fused and a metal bar put in. It means my wrist can't move up and down. My joints get inflamed and my fingers stiffen up. I find slim necks easier on my left hand which is not so badly affected. [/quote] You'll want a Warwick JD Thumb then. They do pop up second-hand from time to time. Are there any particular instruments you might favour (apart from a Thunderbird), or ones that you want to avoid altogether?

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1418912113' post='2634753'] The debate about whether a Limelight should sport a Fender logo is nonsense! If you restore an old MG sports car, with 3rd party body parts (to replace the rusty MG ones) .... does this mean your car shouldn't be wearing an MG badge anymore??? [/quote] Very poor analogy. That's the equivalent of starting with a Fender and then replacing (say) the BBOT and pickguard, in which case no-pne would argue it shouldn't still have a Fender badge. A better analogy would be building a Caterham or Westfield kit car and sticking a Lotus badge on it.

It would be worth having a look inside and seeing if the mod was obvious. If it can be sorted by five minutes with a soldering iron, that's a better bet than sending it back.

I've used a bit of reverb on assorted EUBs to give a more double-bass effect. I've also used it now and again on bass but haven't managed to find something I really like.

[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1415441111' post='2600306'] I like wide string spacing and 35 scale isnt the most comfortable for me as I have a metal plate in my left wrist and inhibits the movement a little.i had a euro 5 and that was worse for me [/quote] Isn't there a 33" Wood&Tronics 5-string in Basses for Sale at the moment? Lovely neck on those.

I don't use the upper registers enough to make a 6 a better option than a 5 - as it means I'd have to stretch over an extra unused string, it's a liability. But I do have a 7 just in case I do do some upper-register stuff. Again I see people saying that they don't use a 5 because they don't play below bottom E. Is the truth about the utility of 5-strings really that obscure when several of us on BC mention it periodically? It enables you to play more notes without shifting position so you can play across more than up and down, and it gives you more tonal possibilities, as well as meaning you can go below bottom E if you really want to.

Four reviews and £26 and a fretless 5-string is on its way to Zero Towers.

I take a spare - a Hohner B2AV which takes up very little space and doesn't need a stand to sit on.

I'll be there with Mrs Zero.

Search for power supplies for TC Helicon pedals.

Bought a pair of cabs off me - all went well, good communications. Cheers, Mike

While I'm waiting for a couple of bits to arrive so I can finish the program controller off, I have been idly toying with a micro USB to female OTG adaptor and a copy of MIDI Commander by Bordero on my Android phone (a Nexus 5, other Android phones are available) which allows me to change patch by pressing a button on the screen. Definitely easier than twiddling knobs and you can go direct from one patch to a non-adjoining one. I may adapt an idea from that to a Due-based foot controller. Really needs a power in on the OTG adaptor so the phone doesn't go into standby.

The body on the Wilkes is enormous too, IIRC mine wouldn't fit in a normal case.

It's notlob though, which means it's not the same as a Grind or Cirrus. Closest to a Millennium.

Our current drummer (who we hope will be remaining so) is dreadfully self-critical after gigs. This evening we generally played well, with significant (to us) drumming cock-ups in two songs that we easily recovered from. The rest of the drumming was solid - I was locked in with it all night. There were as many bass and guitar cock-ups. The drummer was going on afterwards about how he wishes he could stop getting nervous, he tenses up and he cocked up every song. I didn't think he did, nor did the others in the band. I feel like we've got to talk him down from the ledge.

Elite Stadium stainless.