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I find hum buckers are more mid focused than single coils which I perceive to be a little more even sounding. There are noise issues with some single coils, however some manufacturers go with a split coil design such as the Nordstrand nj/sv range. Pj basses IMHO seem to offer hum bucker punch with single coil definition, defo a nice combination, and best of both worlds especially where a nice fat finger style tone is required

[quote name='intime-nick' timestamp='1401463546' post='2463912'] i have just received my Sonic Port and I'm using the Jamup GK amp with a sansamp driver before it - sounds bloody ace (on headphones). will try it through my power amp and cab next but very impressed so far. I also have a Fractal Axe FX Ultra on loan and although i haven't delved deeply in the settings yet, it took me 5 mins to get a really good sound from the IOS setup that compares very favourably with the Ultra. Obviously the Ultra can do a lot of stuff that the IOS may not be able to handle and it may (will) be overkill - not that such frivolities have stopped me buying gear before !!. I am very close to ordering an Axe FX2 XL but the small test with the IOS / Jamup setup has made me think.... top job - cheers for sharing your setup tayste [/quote] The svt amp sim on the fractal takes some beating, I have played that through an atomic powered cab and a studio and it just rock IMO. I really must get a sonic port this weekend, am dying to rock up live with just an iPad and my bass!

Mark just bought some strings from me, fast payment, great comms, great guy to deal with! Many thanks Ian

[quote name='Jonesy64' timestamp='1396783812' post='2417224'] Thanks guys, yeah I see what you mean about the issues with the 7 and the PF500. Doesn't help that no-one appears to be 100% sure what causes them to shut down. Still appears to be happening with newer builds too. I'll widen my search to the rest of the SVT Pro range. Is there a particular SVT Pro that really cuts the mustard? [/quote] The 3 pro has great tone but not big on output, not sure about the others.

I would love a 7 pro but have been scared off by all the reports of cutting out, seems its a bit of a lottery, some heads are good some aren't. I have even heard that some of the later revisions have issues. As for tone- closest thing to an all tube SVT is what the gear heads are reporting.... Which is exactly what I want, SVT tone and volume without 80lbs lift There are a couple of threads on Talkbass for info, and Dino at Ampeg is really helpful if you email him.

Nordys are amazing basses and Carey and his team are great to deal with. I have a vj4 and a vj5, both sound amazing with passive and active circuits. The necks are amazing and the only part of the build process that is not done in house is the paint, everything else is meticulously built by Carey and his small team. Depending on spec they are around 2500 to 3500 if you order new so 1600 is a bargain IMHO. Bear in mind other boutique builder buy bodies and necks in from else where and just assemble them. No names mentioned!!! The weight of the bass is down to the individual body, I have access to an ash body vj5 that is under 4kg, my alder vj5 is around 4.5kg. That bass is currently with Carey at the moment on a weight loss programme! Pick up buzz from Nordstrand pickups is more often than not due to them not being shielded, the noise normally goes if you touch the metal work on the bass, I bought some copper foil and insulated the pickups on my vj4, it is now immune to the buzz, (the shielding has to be earthed)

Check out the Talkbass threads as well, some of the boys have compared side to side and have noticed a difference