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Might be coincidence but the lowest action basses I've had (and I like my action loooooowwwww) have all had a zero fret.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1479228675' post='3174911'] Great OTB thinking! Wasn't thinking of this, but since you've opened my eyes so to speak, I command you to source one of those Citroën C6 cars that go so well with these specs. Yes, I'm aware you miss your C6. You need a new one [/quote] I just missed out on a rare 3L petrol one but to be honest my heart wasn't in it. They're getting impossible to look after. I could be tempted with a DS though I think I actually need glasses. Booked an eye test but forgot to go. Where do they do memory tests.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1478984927' post='3173193'] I'll let the artist know. Thanks! I love them for many reasons. No trouble with the bar. The upper lenses are distance lenses and thus the "main" glasses. One looks "through the middle" of these lenses, and the bar becomes just like the frame of other glasses: it lets you know where the effect of the lenses stops. The lower lenses are "reading" lenses, but the ultra-genius is they're adapted to objects farther away than a book - more like a laptop screen or, importantly, the car dashboard. Absolutely brilliant. So with these, without nodding or adapting one's eyes, one can keep track of the traffic as well as the dashboard, or watch tv whilst posting nonsense on BC. At the same time one saves money, as no expensive bi-focal or vari-focal lenses are needed, and one pays for one frame only. Plus, one doesn't need to carry reading glasses when leaving the house, as the dashboard/laptop lenses are good enough for that. Absolutely bloody brilliant specs in every respect, and highly recommended. [/quote] Amazing. I'm going to damage my eyesight today so I can get some too

Exactly the same with GarageBand. Really disappointing because the amp sims sound great but there's just this tiny delay which means for example when I turn the volume down I can hear the notes on my bass acoustically milliseconds before the processed signal. The company wouldn't admit it openly but they said that 'most people won't notice' which seems to me an admission of guilt if anything. I guess in a band context I might not so much either but as a play through headphones a lot from my Roland VB99 this just feels really annoying. So much potential. I'll give them a chance to send me something else but as this is the latest generation I'd expect it to be their best effort. Disappointed but I'd still be interested to hear if anyone else has the same issue. P.S I e tried it on two different iPads. Haven't tried on laptop yet because that kind of defeats the point for me - might try my phone I suppose but being an older model I don't hold out much hope.

At home I play using headphones and also really enjoy stereo effects like chorus and reverb. On my fretless sim I pan each string a little and some of my synths have things going on in stereo too. Great fun but I haven't bothered live. When I used to play at home through an amp (which I stopped doing because I didn't want to annoy anyone) I had two combos coming from my unit, one each channel on different sides of the room, tilted back. Sounded great, but I practically live in my headphones so I'm in my own little world.

Not yet, will do today and report back!

I also had a Consat a few years ago, really lovely bass. Marleaux are one of my favourite German manufacturers along with LeFay.

Hi Dan I'm sure this will come up time and time agin in the coming months but I hope you understand that we're trying to avoid talking about Brexit here on Basschat. Yes, it's going to be difficult to avoid entirely as it's affecting the prices of gear, but threads dedicated to how a price has gone up or down due to Brexit always end up with arguments for and against Brexit and insults start being exchanged. This is what we want to avoid. Going forward, mentioning a price increase as part of a thread about something is fine but as a forum can we [i]try[/i] and avoid getting into conversations about the pros and cons of Brexit specifically, and any members [u]insulting[/u] one another will end up with warnings. I think we all understand there will be some uncertainty in the short term but we don't need to talk in depth about the politics every time someone says how much something cost. For all our sakes, be cool. Cheers ped (P.s not aimed specifically at you, Dan, but anyone else itching to have a debate about Brexit - we may set up a dedicated thread where you can talk about it (if that's what floats your boat) but I'll let you know)

'Ultra low' selected!

Yes with amplitube. iPad mini on latest OS. Plenty of memory and no other apps running. Support basically gave up on me so I'm glad I didn't buy it.

[quote name='Bassclef' timestamp='1478348461' post='3168525'] [b][size=6]Latest update - caretaker post still vacant.[/size][/b] In June 2016, an American gentleman called James agreed to take over the running of my SB website. Since then I'm afraid he has been having a nightmarish time, and we have reluctantly agreed that I should look for someone else. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please get in touch with me by PM. Ped, is BC's offer to host the site still open? Graeme [/quote] Yes I believe we're either waiting for some stuff to be sent to us or someone is waiting for us - Rik?

I would get a peli case or similar and cut the foam to fit

Yes

I always talk to them on the phone. Simple and effective. Always puts any doubts to rest.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1478083312' post='3166566'] Just a thought. It might be good if you had to have a certain post count before access to the market place. I've frequented other forums where they do this and they do seem to get less issues. However I suppose it might take away revenue? [/quote] It's pointless for lots of reasons but the main one being that a post count is no indication if a persons ability to be honest. We always advise people to meet up or talk on he phone prior to doing any deal anyway. It would mean less items being listed so less people coming to look and more pointless posts as people jump up thier count to get in. Since introducing the charge we've put many scanners off because they're required to pay and most scammers won't front any money to do so. It's amazing how few problems we ever hear about when you look at how busy the marketplace is as evidenced by the outrage here! OP, can you send me the users name please by PM? Cheers ped

Hi chaps Wasn't sure where to put this thread. I've been sent one of these to review but I'm finding there's some latency when playing my bass into my iPad. It's only very slight but it's there. Has anyone else got one and heard the same? We're talking a few milliseconds at most but playing along you can definitely feel the pops lagging slightly behind your playing. The support team have been replying but only with very basic things like restart your iPad/update the OS/close other apps/reinstall Amplitude. None work and I'd tried them all already. I've given up with them. Any experiences?

With my more unusual basses I asked a well known bass shop to write a letter declaring the replacement value with a picture, serial number, my address etc. I think any bass specialist would be able to help perhaps for a small fee.

[quote name='orangefriday' timestamp='1477861773' post='3164931'] Wow, that's a tidy example of the breed. Does it still have metal just under the fretboard with the carbon neck? I can see that they have softened a few edges, but it's instantly recognisable. Love the carbon fibre headstock too! [/quote] Yes I noticed the upper horn on yours was a lot sharper. If you look at the series 3 and 4 models they ended up rounding it right off which is a shame. I love the angled bout on the body, making it look like a cello . Nothing under the fretboard but carbon in these ones.

Wow that's nice example - serial number is the number next to the rear strap pin, so it's number 002! I know Patrice made a few wooden necked basses (with brass laminate under the fingerboard) and I think the records of build dates only started with the slightly later models but to have the exact date under the pickup is pretty indisputable! Mine is here http://basschat.co.uk/topic/291608-nbd-more-80s-graphite/page__p__3130880#entry3130880 6 years later than yours but one of the only carbon necked ones I've seen, and I've been into these basses for about 15 years now. My Passion bass is in that thread too, built in 1988 although it was bought as a 'chassis' without any electronics so it's been customised a bit. I love them both and agree that the Benedetti pickups in the Arpege. I notice yours have neat brass inserts which you can see on the back of the body. Lovely example - and great to have the original paperwork, too.. My walnut is a lot darker but I don't have the wood cavity cover which is a nice touch. Cheers ped

[quote name='orangefriday' timestamp='1477775070' post='3164459'] Hi Paulgm1! Good to hear from someone on the doorstep. We did an open mic or two at the Colonial Bar some time ago but it closed down. I'm not sure if the two are linked... Sorry ped - I'd love to post a few pics of the Arpege, but I haven't worked out how to get pictures uploaded yet. Are there any idiot guides you could refer me too? [/quote] You can use the 'attach image' function in the reply page, then click 'add to post' - or email them to me and I'll do it for you, [email protected] I love Vigiers and have a couple of 80s graphite ones myself (Arpege and Passion). Always interesting to chat to another enthusiast.

Pics of the Arpege please!!

Vs before

Quick snap. Don't know why iOS pictures always rotate