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Oh yeah, that too!

IME you won't notice much difference in the volume between a single 8 or 4 ohm cab. I could be wrong though, but I have never noticed any difference....

Marleaux

If you call up Mr. East you could try his outboard Jretro (possibly he has the ACG too) with your very own bass. He is based near Oxford just on the M40.

I have a Marleaux 3eq pre in my bass - normally it is bypassed but what I really like about it (and the reason I got the East for my freteless) is the treble boost at 8khz which just works really well for a bit of extra cut live. ped

Here is the Basschat Youtube page which might provide some inspiration [url="http://www.youtube.com/groups_videos?name=basschat"]http://www.youtube.com/groups_videos?name=basschat[/url]

Yeah when I recorded my lil youtube vid we set up a camera, played the sound direct to desk which was being recorded on Digital Performer (but you could use anything) When we finished we grabbed the video and the audio as two separate streams and synced them together in iMovie (but you could just as easily do it in Windows Movie Maker). Mike's idea of a 4 bar count to aid syncing is good, wish I thought of that because it took a bit of luck getting it spot on. It worked really well and we didn't have to rely on the quality of the mic on the camera and/or acoustics etc. Let us know how you get on. I plan on doing a couple myself now that I have a new computer based recording package. Cheers ped

...And I think they may have done a 36" scale 4 string version? Try mailing Bacchus - PM me if you can't find the details as I have the blokes direct address.

Yeah that was a beaut. It's all about the neck relief in my book. Get that as flat as you can and tickle the bass! I have only found this possible on a couple of basses - The Vigier, the Marleaux and the Bacchus, because the fretwork was so good.

Problem for me is that because my action is so low, smooth and fast, and the bass is so responsive to every touch, when I play another bass which pretty much always has a higher setup, I sound awful. I feel like my hands are numb or something! I guess I am crap at playing any other bass than my own!! Quite interesting to note how different people play though - I play REALLY lightly and my friend Chris really digs in. It sounds great, too - but we are useless on each other's basses!! I can't get this sound without my action - light trebly click with smooth deep defined bass, badly played: [url="http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/85432/USB%203/Canti%27s%20Wrap.mp3"]http://dl-client.getdropbox.com/u/85432/US...%27s%20Wrap.mp3[/url] Cheers ped

Personally I think coffee tables are usually rather plain!

[quote name='urb' post='531986' date='Jul 3 2009, 08:25 PM']I waited around three years before I ordered my first Sei, though I'd just got my custom fretless and was very happy with it, and during that time I tried loads of amazing basses both boutique and stock models, and this gave me loads of info on the different qualities I wanted from my Single Cut. The whole process of deciding what I wanted and the subsiquent wait time and my increased knowledge of wood combinations, different pups and circuit all helped me decide alot faster and with increased confidence how I wanted my Sei Jazz to be, I also trusted Martin's decisions and creative instincts more and I couldn't be happier with the result. Patience is the key, it also helps you save up for these things which I did for both Seis, no worries. M[/quote] I think we have similar tastes bass wise Mike - of all the BCers basses I have played yours is up there as one of the best playing, IMO

[quote name='Tait' post='531574' date='Jul 3 2009, 12:12 PM']fair enough, i agree, if you're content with what you've got, you don't tend to moan about other people's things unless asked first.[/quote] ...which is why you raised the topic and we are able to have an interesting thread without it being locked (can't find the TB one now!)

I think he meant in the context of starting a topic about it on a forum as opposed to just thinking it to yourself. I am not having a go, you understand, but the idea resonates with me, at least.

There was a similar thread on TB recently (that was locked...) and one guy said something fairly wise "If you were happy with what you have, you wouldn't criticise what you don't" ;0) ped

This topic comes up all the time when I visit watch forums. So many people say 'why spend a few grand on an automatic watch when a £10 quartz keeps better time?' Half the time you can't even see my watch because it is under a cuff or something. I don't care if nobody notices, I didn't buy it for anyone else - but it is something I can be proud of, something that serves as a reminder of a milestone in my life and a piece of engineering which I am fascinated by, but 99% of the people I meet would be getting a straight jacket ready. With 'custom' basses the same sort of thing is true - the pleasure comes from playing and owning a comfortable, quality instrument made often specifically for you, the way you like by someone you feel understands your approach and unique style - you are more than a customer.

+1 :0)

I use 40-100s on a neck with almost no relief and a 1.2mm action at the 12th fret. No buzz anywhere but a lovely clank when I dig in. I play pretty lightly and like my slap to come out at the same volume so the sound is really consistent. Graphite neckage helps this setup obviously and I haven't touched it for years. I normally play in a studio but have to say I play with the same velocity live so I certainly won't be touching mine! You can her the sound of the action in the clips on my site in me sig if you like or the youtube vid. Cheers ped

Hi mate I had an HCM60B ages ago and it was excellent. Quite heavy by today's standards but a great sound through a single 12" speaker. For £65 I would say it is a bit of a bargain. The 60B sounded very loud for a 60w amp. ped