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Actually I just compared it to another (passive) bass and the volume is way down.

If you don't mind me resurrecting this old thread (as it's relevant)... I have just got my SB-1000 mk1 back from a refinish but have a bit of an issue with the tone selector. The volume seems to drop a lot with each step away from 'bright'. Any idea why? The rest of the controls seem to work fine and I've had the worn out jack socket replaced. It's working lovely apart from the tone selector rotary switch

We auditioned a guitarist once, and to be fair he did actually bring a guitar with him. However he barely played a note and spent most of the audition listening in awe to the rest of us. I think he probably realised he wasn't good enough. Needless to say he didn't get the job. Bizarre audition though

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1430220654' post='2759045'] Try a set of steel strings and see if you get better luck with them. I always recommend D'Addario Prosteels as a high-quality steel string at a reasonable price. [/quote] I've used the EBs for 20 years, but have just ordered a set of Prosteels from you to try. Decent price too

Cover the case in LED strips and have it whatever colour you fancy at the time

I just tried my Stagg EUB through it at home and it sounded great

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1430498995' post='2762128'] My Fender Rumble amp is 2x10. It is very loud and full by itself. Easily fine for gigs (I have gigged it, and it was plenty [/quote] Ditto

My most common one at the moment is one particular song where I have a specific set of patches. One of these does a wah sweep on the expression pedal of my multi-fx pedal, so I have removed the usual volume control from the other patches in that set due to the quick changes needed. Of course the song that follows is back to the regular volume-controlled patches. I remember to change the patch but far too often forget to "step on the gas" again! Then I wonder why nothing comes out during the big intro

It's the first amp I've had that sounds pretty decent with flat EQ

It's no use trying to EQ it at home. It didn't take long to dial in a tone I liked as it produces some very usable sounds. I took out a bit too much of the lower mids at first and lost my normal punch - the controls are a lot different to my old amp's 7 band EQ

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1430324611' post='2760338'] Been swotting up on your suggestions, chaps, and the Fender Rumble 500 has the lead (badump-tsh!) at the minute in terms of price and features. I can't find anywhere around with one in stock, unfortunately, they all seem to stock the smaller Rumbles but not the big daddy. Andertons have them for £480 - seems like a bargain for what this amp has to offer. Is it really only 36lbs? ... Oh, and I've seen people drawing comparisons between the Fender Rumble and Genz Benz. Do they share circuitry or components? [/quote] I got mine from GAK and they price-matched the German Muzic Productiv (probably not even close to correct spelling) site, a fair few quid cheaper than the price you mentioned. Apparently the V3 Rumbles have nothing at all in common with GB amps

The Fender Rumble 500 combo could tick a lot of boxes for you. There again I'm probably biased, being very pleased with mine. It's cheap, light and powerful and even has a headphone socket

Welcome to the club Glad you like it. We have a couple of weeks off atm and I'm itching to use mine again. I must try the EUB through it. Nice review too

Gorgeous bass! I've just had my mk1 refinished. Thread coming soon...

Frankenstein by the Edgar Winter band Witch Queen by Redbone (rearranged so I play the main riff) Motorcycle Emptiness (simple line but sounds great - I like it for the song itself) And strangely enough, Maggie May, 'cos it always goes down a storm with the crowd

I've used Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings for years (the bright yellow pack)

Just to add, I have recently started using Finger Ease (like Fast Fret but in an aerosol can). Is this likely to help or hinder?

Short of wiping them down with a clean dry cloth after use, do any of you have suggestions for prolonging the life of your strings? I find that even being meticulous I start to get signs of rust after 6 months or so

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1430046193' post='2757347'] One bass, and occasionally play with the knobs a bit. All that matters IMHO is that your bass sounds good. The few audience members who actually know what the bass should sound like for any given song won't be hearing your bass anyway - they'll be hearing the original song in their heads. [/quote] This ^^^ Twiddle to get an appropriate tone rather than trying to nail each recording sound Edit: And that's using my Ric, Tbird or whichever bass has taken my fancy that night. I only take one with me.

Get yourself a cheap second hand fretless to see how you get on. You can also then have something as a benchmark if/when you switch (save up and add to the collection! )

Beer mats under the feet

... should never be heard outside the bedroom

Obviously reliced

I bought a bass flight case from Shonks. Good communication, prompt despatch, arrived in good condition exactly as described. Thanks for a smooth transaction.

... and I was going to bring my AKG K240 headphones to the Midlands Bass Bash!