dannybuoy

I'm just about to sell my black 415 if you're interested btw!

You should contact Aquila about getting a set of their new red strings. The Aquila dude has brought out a 23" scale bass and made these strings especially for them: http://www.shortbassone.com/?cat=4&lang=en Also La Bella are working on a set of their new transparent tapewounds designed for these type of basses too!

Only two fiddy from the 'tree: http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/ampeg-svt-8x10-av-bass-cab-with-flight-case/1044518547 £1149 from GAK and that's without the case!

They're working on making a version of these strings for the Kala U-Bass and slightly longer scale Gold Tone Microbass too! http://facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=599411316794481&id=127487373986880&set=a.143713709030913.30725.127487373986880

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Top notch build quality there! Half a neck pocket: Wonky neck plate:

I thought the DFA1979 distortion sound came from an Acoustic head? If so you can definitely get that in pedal format!

Never been to the shop (yet), but interested to know what Mark's 'views' are that everyone keeps hinting at? Judging by the fact he doesn't stock any Fender or Ampeg apart from used stuff, perhaps he's more into modern sounding gear, tweeters, and clackety-clacking?

I do enjoy playing this with my Team Awesome Fuzz Machine: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_4gD8oXJ4I[/media] And this one with a Boss ODB-3 which is what they use live too: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asC24XhcoO8[/media]

D'Addario EXL158's are a bit heavier on the bottom, designed for baritone scale guitars tuned B-B. So with the shorter scale, C standard should be no problem, strings might be a bit tight up top in drop C though with 13's:

I've got the 5 string version, you won't be disappointed!

Brimstone Audio XD-1 sounds right up your alley if you dig the B3K: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/fantastic-dirt-pedal-xd-1-brimstone-audio-1036494/

Looks good, I play through sealed cabs so not too concerned about the low end roll off - but it would be better for me if the cab sim was switchable so it can be set to only affect the XLR output.

You might not notice it if you use the VLE control?

I really want to try a TTE. I never got on with the Streamliner myself, sounded too gutless and compressed and was constantly fighting the EQ - the Orange Terror Bass wipes the floor with it IMHO!

Sounds cool, make it adjustable though if you can! Other alternative pedals with a built in high end roll off I know of are the Tonehammer (with AGS engaged), Diamond Compressor (controlled by a jumper inside the pedal), and the Markbass Super Booster (using the VLE control). I always ended up using a VT Bass set as flat as possible with low gain when running fuzz through a PA.

I've been meaning to check out a Neunaber Wet or Strymon Blue Sky, these are meant to be the top pedals for the shimmer sound. Can't argue with the price of the Mooer though!

I saw a thread a long time ago where someone removed the tweeter and crossover entirely, hooking up the speaker full range. I think that'd be your best bet, you'd probably get a bit more high mids that way. You could look out for a 121H instead which has a better tweeter and a slightly larger box for more low end!

Just checked out your Ukebox FB page, love the video! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=600082520057011&set=vb.482024005196197&type=2&theater

If you have the TC cabs have you considered the TC heads?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1389165562' post='2330710'] The RH750 is the same watts as the RH450 [/quote] Really?! Surely I would have thought the 750 had more power?

Here's what a bunch of top luthiers think on the subject: http://btpub.boyd-printing.com/publication/?i=143796&p=97

[quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1389038847' post='2329210'] Damn, I'd nearly made my mind up. [/quote] Then I'll throw some more spanners in the works: Markbass TTE500 GK MB Fusion 500 Ampeg SVT 7 Pro