Bigwan

Yeah, same thing has been going on for a few years it seems...

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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Yup. I have one of her solo albums in the house somewhere. Must dig it out...

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.

[quote name='JAUQO III-X' timestamp='1453103863' post='2956276'] My new Sire M7 5 string. [/quote] Lovely!

[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?

Just bought my YOB bass (Yamaha Pulsar) off Chris. Marvellous to deal with as usual! Nuff said!

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!

Do you have a link to the ebay seller you bought the body from?

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1452805399' post='2953745'] But it's only the preamp section that has changed, the drive circuit is unaltered so a change, or improvement as you put it , was always bizarrely ambitious! [/quote] Maybe, but since these seem to be the closest thing there is to a holy grail of bass distortion I'm wondering what it is I'm missing...

Again disregarding the valve (really - it's not the be all and end all!), the Ashdown lomenzo hyperdrive has what is, in effect, a 3 way crossover in it where only the midrange frequencies are overdriven/distorted. The center frequency is variable between 200Hz and 2.2khz. The Q is switchable between 1/2 or 1 Octave. This is then blended back with the clean signal. This is similar to the EBS pedal except the EBS has a variable frequency scoop, where the Ashdown has the opposite. My favourite overdrive for bass. Just a pity it's so BIG!

[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1452781795' post='2953451'] Given that you don't like the B*K drive sound, what did you expect? [/quote] An improvement...

[quote name='project_c' timestamp='1452688308' post='2952397'] Anyone see this? I never use distortion personally but the EQ section on this thing sounds very good for those who like a clean tone. [media]http://youtu.be/eFPCg9a5_mo[/media] [/quote] The clean stuff all sounded great (actually VERY useful sounding preamp pedal!)... then the distortion went on and messed it all up! Yuk...

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1452553212' post='2951199'] You know when you have finally got everything set up and sounding great, there's always the fear of kicking the pedals by mistake and knocking those carefully crafted settings to oblivion? No? Just me then.. Well, I'm using a graphic EQ pedal to sculpt a high pass signal before it hits my drive pedals. What I would like to do is lock the sliders in place so they can't be adjusted or kicked. I've even thought about replacing all the sliders (possibly 10K ohm type) with preset pots instead! Drastic surgery but do-able. Or, maybe some sort of lid that can be fixed over the top of the panel where the sliders are. I've even tried using boost pedals and mini pedals instead of the EQ but nothing seems to sound right. The cheapy EQ pedal just works and the sound is just awesome! I call upon the wealth of knowledge here on BC to see if there is another solution! [/quote] As a matter of interest what is your current drive setup Dood? Have you tried using something like the rolls tiny crossover like Mr. Sheehan uses in the dirty loop of his signature pedal?

[quote name='jbasst' timestamp='1452699894' post='2952572'] I currently have a Nate Mendel P that is working great for me - I've replaced the Seymour Duncan QP's for Aguilar 60s pickups, and replaced the badass II with a BBOT vintage style fender bridge. Strung up with flats it's great for that dead, thumpy sound, but I still miss having the sheen of rounds for pick playing and slapping .. What does everyone think about having two of the "same" type of bass? How do you justify it to yourself that you 'need' another? [/quote] Yeah... Don't see a problem with it based on what you've already said. I have Beedster's 70's Yamaha Pulsar incoming and other than being maple/ash (as opposed to my current rosewood/alder p) it's my year of birth bass I've been keeping an eye for for while and wanted before my 40th next year...

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452589401' post='2951320'] That's more like it all the ones I could find yesterday had a massive great humbucker in the bridge position.... I'd have to order a custom one though because that has a tort pickguard and tort makes me feel sick... [/quote] Scroll down that page, there's a few to choose from. If memory serves I think Adrian can change out pickguards too! I had planned on sneaking a Maruszczyk into the collection before the end of the year, but then Beedster waved a YOB Yamaha about the place and now it's sneaking in instead!!! EDIT: One of these with 33" scale was the plan: http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string/1119-jake-4p-human-nature-classic140230

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452588385' post='2951312'] ah fair enough I was just looking through the models on their website the other day and couldn't see a standard P. [/quote] http://www.public-peace.de/index.php/bass-guitars/maruszczyk/jake/4-string

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452584468' post='2951280'] Going a bit further afield, I've been tempted by Maruszczyk as they seem to represent astonishing value for a custom build, but they don't seem to offer a straight P. [/quote] I think Adrian will build you whatever you want!

[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1452528051' post='2950835'] Just ordered a soul food. [/quote] Me too...