BassBod

I bought one here last week - used it at the weekend for EUB gigs, made the GK combo sound a lot warmer and "older". I've only played through B15's a few times, years apart, so I've no idea if this pedal does a good emulation or not. But I like the sound it makes in front of a small modern combo.

+2 - bought VT bass pedal - arrived quickly, in great condition. Easy transaction

I bought the Clifton used, for not much more than a Dano would be new...they do crop up sometimes. May be worth asking Mo if he knows anyone that might be selling ? I've played a few of the longhorn reissues, they are pretty comfortable and very light. The build quality is basic, but ok and the sound is what it is.

I've got a Mo Clifton piccolo "travel" bass - five string, normal tuning but an octave up and a 24" scale. Its also fretless. Its a great little bass for noodling on..taking on trips etc I've also played it with an octave pedal and that works surprisingly well to give a bit more depth to the sound. Look em up? [attachment=29436:DSCN1098.JPG]

Was that the blue fronted stuff?? No pics..no amps. There must a few examples still around?

I'd go for something like the Aguilar 2 band (the first version, boost only) or the East "stingray" two band. You won't have to boost the top end with EMG's, but they warm up nicely with a good low end.... I put the boost/cut version into a Warwick with EMG PJs and it was great, but I never used the cut function.

look for a used Alembic preamp (F1x or F2b) - it isn't just about having a valve..its about circuit design. I'd also rate the SWR grand prix or Studio 220 head or Groove Tubes preamp (front end of the Studio 220). The Aguilar stuff is great, but tends to be expensive. Don't forget cheaper pedal/ preamps - the Sansamp, Aguilar DB924 or Sadowsky DI can all sound fantastic.

I'd suggest looking at the nut - to get the best mmmwwwaaaww..you'll need the slots to be cut really low, just above the the fingerboard surface..and I mean "just". Only makes a difference on the first and second fret positions but its usually set too high (because its easy to overcut and mess up the nut). If you want to try yourself make sure the files are a reasonable match to the string sizes and put a strip or two (stacked) of masking tape in front the nut so you know if you hit the board. good luck BB

Thomastik flats would be warm and lovely...status black plastic flats would be twangy and growly. Both might need the action moved up a touch if you are a hard hitter.

If you really want to use it, I'd suggest a sandwhich, with something lighter and more " resonant" like alder or cherry in the middle, with thin faces on the front and back. Bubinga is heavy enough..no need to go any heavier

Another one for Bristol (almost Bath) here...and a direct comparison with SWR Goliath II or EA CXL112....

The Harvest bags aren't on the new site - I got mine about two years ago when I visited the workshop. Would've loved to have walked out with a new bass or EA amp....but that's all I could afford. Its a great gig bag.

Bass Buddy vs Demeter....that's the sort of choice I would like. With me the equivalent would be Raven Labs DI vs Alembic F2B - makes me glad to be a bass player!

I've only tried the briefcase - but I was disappointed. The design is ingenious..the sound quality is great..but I could never use it for anything but the very quietest of acousticy gigs or personal practice. Its too expensive for that. A used GK microbass combo is much more usable, which is a shame. Having said that, as a confirmed DI box addict/snob I'd love to have a Bass Buddy - looks potentially fantastic. Try it and see what you think?

Phenolic fingerboards tend to be used where a wood board might react more to ambient humidity than the neck - so Kramer (alu neck) but also Zon, Status and original Steinbergers have all used it..together with more budget makers. Good stuff, but will mark quickly on a fretless with steel round-wound strings. I've seen Zon basses with a shiny hard coating - just like the Pedulla, but not over ebony wood.

Thats strange - I used to put a JD Supernatural in a standard Hiscox, even sent it off in one when I sold it. It was a pretty "snug" fit though. There is also a larger Hiscox, for those bigger basses...but I've never seen one.

The Harvest bags that Overwater sell are very good - the canvas ones aren't stupid pricey. Well, they weren't a year or two ago...probably gone up a bit now. To be honest the standard Hiscox case is almost as easy to cart around as a good bag, is cheaper and will always provide more protection.

I played one last year - a really nice Pbass. Secondhand, and about half price (?) it would be a great all-rounder!

[quote name='eightball' post='525523' date='Jun 26 2009, 11:56 PM']cheers alex and escholl! mission is go! i'll stick up some pics when i'm done. bassbod - half of one of the bananas is missing anyway, plus i'm presently running my cabs from the LH1000, so speakons seem a bit more appropriate. my rig does get driven pretty hard![/quote] Ahh..that makes sense then. Mine are still intact and I always liked the bare wire/binding post as a last option if I forgot the right cable. BB

Sounds right to me...but what's wrong with the old banana plugs? I've always liked them, nice and simple.

Love 'em. Really great on my Alembic Epic.

I've used one for years with no problem - but I have seen the Talkbass comments. If its humming then its probably dead and time for a replacement. I'd contact David Gage though - they may be able to help? Also worth a call/email to Mo Clifton, as he's been fitting them for a long time so would probably know what's fixable and what isn't? good luck BB