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[quote name='wotnwhy' post='119669' date='Jan 13 2008, 06:27 PM']i'll remember you said that

i found my 'One' 4 years ago. barely GAS'd for another bass since

for those who don't know what it is.... nah, i'm sure you all do... [/quote]

Never hurts to see it again!

Thanks guys! Glad you like it. I am doing a new version of the video soon, this time it will be filmed in DVcam quality with a proper background and my rig will be in shot (though the audio path will probably be the same - XT pro into desk and synced with camera).

Very sexy!! I love the look of triple pickup Gibson designs...

Thanks sleepychap, very kind.

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='119391' date='Jan 13 2008, 08:38 AM']Fortunately, very nearly. And on my third effort (and my first 5 string)
A decade later, I've finally found some strings that really make it sing and allow a stupidly low action.

The instrument in question is a 1996 Vigier Passion 5 (Standard, Series III), now strung with my favoured DR FatBeams (45-125)

In fairness, I do have 12 other instruments to keep it company, and I'd not part with many of those, either.
That said, it's definitely the best player and the best all-rounder, too.[/quote]

Good man!! Same here. Mine as you know is a 'custom' with maple wings (it can fly, too) and has become my #1 because it is very c=versatile and sits well between the more aggressive and plinky series 2 and the fretless series 3 which is the same 'standard' model as yours.

My 5 string is a 1991 model and in superb nick, but there are lots of signs of playing wear which I think are a good sign. I suppose 1991 was quite a while ago now! This is definitely 'The One'

Correction Chris, I do have the PM!

Hi Chris,

I haven't received a PM so sorry for being late to the party...

Sibob PM'd me today to say his PMs were not showing as 'sent' but that was because his outbox was full. He confessed to being blonde as a child.

I have told Ben about this and we are investigating now!

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Hi mate, moved it...

I haven't played all the options above but have tried a Markbass into an Aguilar 112 and it was very nice indeed - I am not normally much of a MB fan but this cabinet suited it really well because it seemed to sound flatter than when i have tried MB heads through other neo cabinets which sometimes sounded a little mid heavy.

Cheers
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I used to use the enhancer very sparingly to bring out a bit of extra top end definition. I used the pedal before my amplifier and used it like a 'smoothener' before my amp. Now though I get the same kicks from the XT pro and boosting 8khz a little bit. I still prefer limiters to compressors and find the comp on the front panel of the XT pro sounds (or doesn't sound, if you know what I mean) like a limiter!

Cheers
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Thanks Buzz. So does that mean someone is doing it on purpose with site downage in mind? What would be the point?

Hmm the lil thing is about £60 odd - thought it was cheaper! Might stick to my XT pro then - maybe I can put a belt clip on it!!

Nice, I am getting one then. Line6 are the best!!

I think I have seen such a thing but to be honest you might be hard pushed to find a well priced one which is designed for the bass. I used to use the LMB3 all the time, even toyed with having it fitted into my bass at one point. You could always mount it in a custom box and hide the other controls. I found the 'enhancer' just as useful as the limiter though.

Cheers
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Ah ok but it does sound painful!!

I am sure it is. Go for one.

What does that mean then?

I really like the Boss one. Can't go wrong. If you have no use for the other knobs just leave them in one place, but you will definitely get the best out of it with the knobs moved around a little bit.

I think anyone can edit the Wiki but for some reason I can never log in to it. I am not a big fan of the wiki thing anyway - inevitably the same questions will come up on the forum every now and then but it gives other people a chance to answer and get stuck in to the forum and help each other out, which is what the forum is about in my eyes. One or two stickies are cool but to be honest I never used to read them when I was a young forumite.

All sorted now - I emailed the server people and they sent me this:

"Someone was running a denial of service attack against your VPS. I have blocked the attack and this should all be back to normal"

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Awww I missed it ;0)

In keeping with (mad) Fender trends I would expect the older one to cost more he he

Hehe yeah probably

I found the bassmute was a good alternative to foam inside the cover itself. www.bassmute.com

Me too! I have told Ben - maybe something needs updating. Cheers for the heads up.

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The direct URL for the bass section is [url="http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/ubox.cgi?T=gazo&word=2&or8=32&key=&equal1=&value5=&select5=down&print=40"]http://www.ishibashi.co.jp/u_box/ubox.cgi?...wn&print=40[/url] - I keep my eye on it and have picked up some bargains. You can email them directly via the address on the first link and they always get in touch quickly and are very helpful as Jase said. I have never dealt with a more professional and slick online store.