Pinball

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1379588665' post='2214434'] Not used one of those, but I've been using the polytune mini for over a year now with bass and no issues. Apparently the polytune mode doesn't work with bass, but the single string mode is absolutely fine [/quote] Thanks, that confirms what I heard. I tried one on guitar and was really taken with it but am still keen to try the Digitech unit it it works well on both bass and lead. Maybe I'll just take my 5 string to the shop to be sure

No one use one of these?

of course because its a nice bass [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1379527254' post='2213769'] Still in a quandry over this,i'm sat here playing the bass through my cube 30 practice amp & with a little amp control tweeking i have a really nice tone from it. Mmmmmm might still do it [/quote] No surprise, its a quality instrument and a nice bass.

I like and use both! Passive is what I prefer to listen too but I find that active is [i]eas[b]i[/b][/i][b][i]er[/i][/b] to dial in ad cuts through the mix better when playing loudly and competing with rock drummers or guitarists. That is my general feeling but it isn't that simple as both active and passive tones range from beautiful to horrible depending on the bass and electronics so its also a case of using your ear of personal preference. Simple as that, end of

Hi, I need a tuner so two things 1. I was offered a good deal on a Digitech hardwire tuner. Any strong opinions on them? [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/digitech-hardwire-series-ht-6-polyphonic-pedal-tuner"]http://www.musicians...nic-pedal-tuner[/url] 2. Previous threads praise the Korg Pitch Black and TC Polytune but there is also a suggestion that the newer nano/micro TC Polytune unit isn't that hot for bass guitar. Any updates on that? Any user feedback would be much appreciated.

That's a tricky one that only you can decide. Are you sure you can't get used to the existing system? The tones as well as looks must have won you over in the first place so they must be in there. From memory I have only really use 2 of the Eshtronic settings and its then simple to find my way from there. There is nothing worse than fiddling around so I see exactly where your coming from

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1379270962' post='2210683'] ESP is to LTD as Fender is to Squier except with better quality control in japan obv [/quote] Thanks for the info. Note: I do like Squiers but I'm not sure that is the best comparison for the Surveyor in terms of materials and electronics. More like G&L and G&L Tribute. see here. [url="http://www.espguitars.com/esp2006/basses_surveyor.html"]http://www.espguitar...s_surveyor.html[/url] [quote name='spud19870' timestamp='1379271516' post='2210695'] Cheers for the advice guys. I am going to get down to GAK or somewhere not too far away and give these a try. I might also dip into the second hand market and see what is about there! [/quote] A wise way forward.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1379268875' post='2210648'] Erm, Pinball, do you need a hand with that post? There is a difference between ESP and the ESP-LTD, which is the cheaper sub-brand. I have an ESP-LTD Surveyor and really enjoy it. It's a very light instrument, super-slim neck well put together and the EMGs make an almighty racket - though the pre-amp does afford some options to adjust that, for those of a more mellow persuasion. I'm a big Karma to Burn fan, and that inspired me to make the purchase - and I can see why that chap favours them; though I'll agree that they're bracketed as a "rock" or "metal" brand, though you could play anything on mine [/quote] Hi, I think I'm sorted now thanks. Thanks for the clarification-post corrected. Mine is an LTD/ESP. It says LTD surveyor 405 on the front of the headstock and ESP on the back of the head and neck plate. Its a Korean one. That must make it a LTD/ESP surveyor right? I can't see much difference in spec between mine and the ESP as it has an ebony board and the same pups? If you can help clarify it would be much appreciated.

I have a LTD-ESP surveyor 405 that I bought recently to try out the EMG MMTW pickup. Its a monster, very powerful and clear with great sustain. Its pretty heavy (sorry don't have scales) but is also well balanced. Im impressed by the build as it has good electronics and tuners. The neck is rock solid and the action is good. It reminds me of a Yamaha TRB1005 that I had a couple of years back. It has a a nice passive sound as well as the active sounds so although its primality a mean rock machine it is versatile if you need variety I played it in a band for the first time today and it slotted straight into the rock sound and I got complements. Two personal concerns, which are my problems rather than a reflection on the bass: 1. I didn't t touch the B string all practise so I'm already wondering if I should have got a 4 stringer and 2. I have to take care to damp the strings when I want silence as those pups are powerful. I have a 2nd opinion as I wasn't around when it was posted to me so a I had it delivered to a bass player friend of mine and this is what he said about it [i]"Its as big and as heavy as my black Overwater, Plays really nicely, lovely neck, hardly knew I was playing a five string, dunno what the controls are but its got a lovely sound from the bridge pickup, and a nice almost precision sound from the neck pickup - nice and poppy if you want it to be. but that b string shook the floor! Roll on the bass and strike it and it'll sink a ship"[/i] I haven't tried the other ESP's that you mention other than a Viper bass, which I picked up, didn't like the body shape or the way it sat on my knee so I put it down again. I have played a 10 year old Fender jazz deluxe and it was great and very powerful.

I find if that with the right tuning on a 5 or 6 string I can play most of my set on open strings and I struggle to do that on a 4 stringer

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1379171192' post='2209460'] Sold a schecter 5 string recently . Loved it , but seeing I had too many basses and it was the only 5 er, it had to go.Since then, I started tuning my steinberger bass to B-E-A-D. Quite like it so far. Amazing how little I use the G playing rock covers . In hindsight, I wish I was playing this way years ago. [/quote] For a while I had a Spector Legend tuned to BEAD and loved it so think its a good option to get low down. I went from 5's to 4's a while back and prefer 4's. I was finding 5's made me lazy and I was playing lead style patterns rather than using the whole neck and my playing was suffering because of it. Now I only have one 5, which I like fine. I play it as a 4 and only very rarely go down to the B string. It's nice to have the option yo do it though.

It's a beaut, nice one.

[quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1379138685' post='2209026'] refer to post #4. Told you so !!!!!!!! Lol. [/quote] I tried a couple of these, tremendous for the money. A great all round bass.

Great glad you have found a solution. I'll PM you for more specific information.

Yep, two occasions spring to mind. When I got my 97' P fretless thanks to this forum. It was described as "sonically right" and it certainly is. Other time was when I borrows Mornatts SB Bass Collection fretless. Awesome sounding bass.

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1378677735' post='2203246'] I've got GAS for two things, but no money. [/quote] Amazingly I have no real GAS at the moment, which is just as well because I also have no money either...........although I do like that red Esh that is floating around.

Keep us posted. As an Esh owner I'm interested to se how you get on. Note: I want your guitar

Here is the link, lot 71 (Ken Archard collection). Strange that it says 1980 as it seems they started production in 78. I was sure that he serial was 1 but my eyes aren't good. It was actually 7 so I lied. It went for £480. Auction link here and its gorgeous...... [url="http://guitar-auctions.co.uk/forthcoming-catalogue/"]http://guitar-auctio...ming-catalogue/[/url]

You should have been at the bath musical instrument auctions a couple of months back. You could have bought the first one ever made in as new condition. It went for about £500 form memory. I had a little play unplugged and it was really nice. It had a known provenance and the serial number was something like 000001