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[quote name='MacDaddy' post='301864' date='Oct 8 2008, 12:50 AM']I have the same opinion on bathing.[/quote] I NEVER bathe my Bass! Will.

What a great guy -- Sorted me out with a set of Machine Heads, and sent them out extremely well packed and very fast delivery! Many thanks Russ! Regards Will.

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='279492' date='Sep 8 2008, 09:21 AM']...that was supposed to apply a coating to the strings so it made them work a bit like elixirs or any other coated string? I remember reading about it ages ago but I can't remember who made it or what it's called[/quote] GHS Fast Fret is one of the most popular! Will.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='278067' date='Sep 5 2008, 05:41 PM']I so nearly bought one of the Behringer units, but opted for a Korg DTR1000 instead. Cost £140, but worth every penny (or should that be "cent") Accurate as you like, whatever the pitch. Makes setting up an instrument a much more accurate process. Put it this way; Everyone else spots it, plugs in and tunes up. Only the Peterson tuners are as good / better, and they're V. expensive...[/quote] I totally agree mate, Just bought the Korg DTR2000 ( Its got a handy rack light as well ) Superb and only £137.00 inc delivery! Will.

[quote name='bremen' post='277996' date='Sep 5 2008, 04:30 PM']Haha, Alembic nicked the design from Fender, then RG Keen (whoever he is) sticks the schematic on his site and has the cheek to slap a copyright warning on it. Alex is right about the unclippability of the input stage. And it does look like a bargain, specially considering how much Alembic charge for their version of it. Wonder what sort of quality valve they use in it though?[/quote] Sovtek in mine ( I swopped it out for an old but good Brimar ) Will.

You could put some felt washers under the Knob, and hold the knob down while you tighten the grub screw to vary the tension to your liking! Will. Whot ----- no double entendre

[quote name='johnnylager' post='277302' date='Sep 4 2008, 07:19 PM']Someone buy one and review it![/quote] Review in " BassPlayer Mag " or pop down to Leeds and try mine out! Will.

[quote name='redstriper' post='276008' date='Sep 3 2008, 08:44 AM']How does the sound compare to the LM11 ? I like a very deep warm undistorted tone for dub and reggae. I was considering an LM11 but like the idea of the Hartke LHI000 with 750w into 8 ohms it has more power for less dosh although it is heavier. Steve.[/quote] I would think if the LH1000 sounds as good as the LH500 it would be an awesome amp for Reggae and Dub with the right speakers! When I opened the LH500 to swap the pre-amp valve I was suprised at the size of the torroidal transformer - its Massive, most of the weight of the amp ( and hopefully the Headroom ) is due to this beast! I have not gigged it yet, so cant comment on live performance. I just bought it as a backup and for bedroom use but susspect with the right cabs it will be excellent! Regards Will.

[quote name='Clarky' post='275905' date='Sep 2 2008, 11:16 PM']The new Hartke LH500 head gets a great review in "Bass Player" magazine even if EQ options limited to Bass, Mid and Treble (all I need anyway!) - thought I would bring it to attention as it sounds like a really good starter head for a beginner or the bassist on a budget - or a damn cheap backup for those worried about their pricey "high end" amp at some gigs Made in China but amazing value - my Markbass head cost three times as much (although I love it)![/quote] I bought one and can confirm they are excellent value for money ( i also have a MarkBass LM2 ) Very simple controls but a good range of sounds. I swopped the Sovtek ECC83 Pre Amp valve for an old but good Brimar,and it made a noticeable difference to the gain ( ie LOUDER ) and also seems to make it a little smoother at higher levels ( although it was already very clean ) A very impressive bit of Kit at a great price! Anyone in the Leeds area that is thinking of buying one is welcome to come and try mine! Will.

The Genuine Akai Adaptor for the Unibass is 9 volts at 200ma ( 7watts ) Akai part no MP-9(EVB) Regards Will.

I coated the Maple fretboard on my Mustang that I defretted with Industrial Superglue brushed on fairly heavily, then after drying for a few days I flatted it with wet and dry and finally polished with T-Cut. Worked well for Me! Will.

I thought it was on a dark, desert highway... /gets coat and checks out Ha But you can NEVER leave!

Nice one Dave! --- Very useful! Regards Will.

[quote name='markytbass' post='267373' date='Aug 21 2008, 09:17 PM']I am going to get a new bridge to replace the bit of wonky tin on my jazz bass. I'll probably end up getting a BadassII but what other alternatives are there out there for less cash? Anyone used any other bridge that has a similar spec? Cheers[/quote] I put a gold Gotoh 201 bridge on my Fender Urge Bass and I reckon its as good if not better than the Badass ( I put one on my Old Jazz Bass a while ago ) Pics here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25396"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=25396[/url] Also my Landing L1 Bass has a Hipshot bridge and that is Excellent too. Will