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  1. Bigwan
    Excellent work. I love it!
  2. Bigwan
    For more peaky filter sounds I'd say the MXR BEF would be a safe bet.
  3. Bigwan
    39 in a fortnight. Head says I'm still in my early 20's, body doesn't know what's going on!
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    I'd second trying out a Sire. I haven't had a JO5 personally, but have had a 55-01, a 55-02dlx and a JO4. I'd rate the Sire as at least level with the best of them overall... The Lakland 5 necks are pretty special though!
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    Only the Octave left folks... Ironic that I thought it'd be the first to go!
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    [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1453896929' post='2963908'] Mine doesn't do the volume drop either. Tvr, I reckon with that and the binding issue you've got perfectly valid reasons to request a replacement from Thomann. Get in touch with them, I reckon. [/quote] I'd second that. The fret alone is enough reason.
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    Bump
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    It makes the B string on mine a bit of a monster, but it is what it is. It's one reason the likes of Sadowsky keep their 5 string radii quite flat. That and the fact the edge of the fingerboard gets to be too thin. 7 1/4" radius always sounded like madness on a 5 to me, but I'm growing to like it... Which is a slight worry as I have a flat fingerboard ACG in the works!!!
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    DIY Effects

    Bigwan replied to JackLondon's topic in Effects

    Has anyone tried building a combined hpf/lpf pedal? Azure Skies over on TB seems to be making a bit of a splash with his. Some folk using the hpf like the thumpinator, others using the combination of both filters to replicate speaker cab frequency response before a DI. Looks like it would be a cool addition to a lot of boards!
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    [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1453755994' post='2962536'] What difference do they make other than asthetics and now looks like the neck has wood worm (which to me asthetics is now not good)? I realise these are better tuners, but better how? I've done over 50 gigs with my V7 and never had any tuning issues so I don't think they are sub standard. [/quote] I agree there's nothing functionally wrong with the Sire tuners. Weight is an issue though! Can save nearly 1/2 pound with the hipshot tuners in some cases. Change out the bridge for a lighter unit you could be nearly a full pound better off. I'm actually surprised there hasn't been more made of these as a modding platform. Not saying they need it, but you know how some folks are!
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    [quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1453575092' post='2960746'] Done. Shame about the old screwholes but I can live with it. The difference in quality between these and the stock tuners is vast. So very glad I made this mod. It's the only one I'll be making to this bass Incidentally, that D string tuner might look pissed in the photo, but it's not in reality. I've just checked and it's as straight as an arrow. Who says the camera never lies? [/quote] Notice much of a difference in weight? My Sire is about 10 1/2 lbs so if this mod could knock a bit off that it'd be worthwhile!
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    I'd say headphones too. I have the PJB Bighead and PJB headphones and it's a great setup. Aux in from phone or tablet for learning songs or lessons from Scott's Bass Academy. Works as USB interface too. It is clean though. Crystal clear. If you want more of an amp sound you could add a Zoom multi effect. I have B3 myself which is also excellent and will work for what you want on its own if you don't need an Aux in. The B1 series have Aux in so would cover your needs, with the same sounds as the B3. If you're set on an amp I was always a big fan of the (now discontinued) Line6 Studio 110. It's a 12" cube with 75 watts into a 10" speaker. Also has Aux in and a headphone out which gives you options. You don't see them for sale very often. People seem to hold onto them! The Roland Bass cube 30 also seems to get a lot of love and having briefly tried it I can see why. I don't think either of these options would keep your neighbours happy though. Bass travels pretty well...
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    EBS Sheehan Deluxe

    Bigwan replied to Bigwan's topic in Effects

    [quote name='dood' timestamp='1453651595' post='2961401'] Aside from the product overview, I'd like to thank Billy for making the endorsement thing clear that I see SOOOOOO many people getting wrong. Who endorses who.. [/quote] He's been around long enough to have seen it from both sides I would think. He speaks a lot of sense! I met him at a signing before a clinic in Manchester in '95 and he doesn't seem to have aged a day!
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    One of my long term GAS plans is a limelight P, black and maple, black pickguard and a pair of thunderbuckers...
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    One of my long term GAS plans is a limelight P, black and maple, black pickguard and a pair of thunderbuckers...
  16. Bigwan
    Yeah, same thing has been going on for a few years it seems...
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    EBS Sheehan Deluxe

    Bigwan replied to Bigwan's topic in Effects

    Can't help but think that the phase switch is a waste of panel space. Surely an internal switch could have been used for that and added a further feature to the front panel. Don't want to harp on about it, but a switchable high pass filter for the drive channel perhaps?! The ability to keep the clean channel and compression active and defeat the drive channel would have been useful too... Both would have reflected how Billy Sheehan actually uses his original signature drive pedal...
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    [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/media/billy-sheehan-650-80_3.jpg.html%5D"]http://s38.photobuck...-80_3.jpg.html][/url][/URL] Anyone know anything? Edit: Seems I've answered my own question.... [url="https://youtu.be/Jo1SMTkXmDQ"]https://youtu.be/Jo1SMTkXmDQ[/url] Edit 2: 2 footswitches are On/Off and Boost (level of boost adjustable by internal trim pot). 2nd toggle switch is for phase inversion. Drive chip is socketed so you can change it out. Stupid idea for the hamfisted among us.... More than surprised that they didn't incorporate a high pass filter on the drive channel like Billy does in his own setup...
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    Yup. I have one of her solo albums in the house somewhere. Must dig it out...
  20. Bigwan
    I had a ramp on my Shuker 6. It does what it says on the tin without doubt. There's a youtube video (search for Gary Willis ramp - 2 videos) of Gary Willis making a bass ramp for one of his students (to go on a Fender MM jazz bass). Looked easy enough! Matching the radius of the neck is essential, and the most difficult part I would think. Fitted with double sided tape so easily removable.
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    [s]Price drop: £150[/s] Final price drop: £130 plus postage I have come to the realisation that I just don't use these type of effects enough to warrant having so much money tied up in them! Here is a custom T65 Octave and Mastotron Fuzz, termed "The Terminator" that Tom built for me. It sounds absolutely disgustingly wonderful! Features on Tom's custom page here: [url="http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/custom.php"]http://www.cogeffects.co.uk/custom.php[/url] The 2 effects can be run series or parallel (selectable by rotary "mode" switch) and there are internal trim pots to set the levels in this mode. I ALWAYS used it series and in the effects loop of my 3leaf GR2. Great synthy sounds abounded... Never been stomped on in anger, never even had velcro applied to the bottom (doesn't have rubber feet either, in anticipation of the velcro that never appeared!). North facing jacks (input, output and dc) and it's a 1590xx enclosure (144mm x 119mm). Shipping in UK included. [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/media/pedals/IMG_20160120_120426_2.jpg.html"][/url]
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    [quote name='JAUQO III-X' timestamp='1453103863' post='2956276'] My new Sire M7 5 string. [/quote] Lovely!
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    [quote name='lushuk' timestamp='1452875209' post='2954363'] Yeah i read that, test day 2moro so fingers crossed, it was the 5 year warranty that clinched it, they do seem good value! Im going to fix my 7 pro with a new Rev H board so ill either sell it or keep it as a spare............. we shall see! [/quote] Where are you getting the 5 year warranty?
  24. Bigwan
    Just bought my YOB bass (Yamaha Pulsar) off Chris. Marvellous to deal with as usual! Nuff said!
  25. Bigwan
    De Gier offer relicing on their 5 strings, although they are a twist on the Fender design so might not be exactly what you want. Cracking looking basses though!
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