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I had this on my Lakland DJ4. I changed strings and the problem went away I thought it was something to do with the string being loose in the nut, but I changed down to a thinner guage and didn't have any more problems so it can't have been that. Not sure what the problem was in the end, but all I know is changing strings got rid of it for me

I use 2 of these units to power my original Mutron III from a 9V output I'm not sure about using one with multiple pedals, surely you'd have to daisy chain off the virtual battery, therefore eliminating the isolation you needed it for in the first place? I know you can combine 2 virtual batteries to get 18V, but I'm not sure about using multiple pedals off of one unit.

I own a Demeter Compulator, and I've never felt the need to use it live. I agree with you, for live music, compression isn't the best thing. Playing dynamics will trump it any time IMO. I've toyed with the idea of selling the Compulator, but I think it'll be useful for recording, so I'm gonna keep it around. If you have more than one compressor, I think you should sell all but which you think is best. It'll free up some extra cash, and you'll still have your favourite compressor on hand if you need it. Just my 2 pennys worth. Good luck!

[quote name='1976fenderhead' post='495258' date='May 22 2009, 03:27 PM']Hey why don't you get one of those virtual batteries for the Compulator (I think it would work) and the Diago 9v-18v converter cable for the Blowtorch? I've been using one of those for my MXR Stereo Chorus for a long time and never gave me any problems...[/quote] That's what I was gonna suggest. Should work fine.

The virtual batteries from the GigRig really are worthwhile! You can use them with any pedal that needs an isolated output on a daisy chain. Really useful IMO.

The Dunlop brick doesn't have Isolated outputs though, so changing the polarity on one shorts out the rest of the outputs. It can only run all outputs on one polarity or the other.

[quote name='megazap63' post='488891' date='May 15 2009, 01:59 PM']Hi, since you're sending out details ......suspect my Mu-tron may be in need of a once-over. Cheers[/quote] Is it an original? If so, Dan at the [url="http://www.thegigrig.com"]GigRig[/url] is awesome. He sorted out mine to run on 9VDC using the "Virtual Battery".

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='487778' date='May 14 2009, 12:30 PM']I kinda need to send mine back too, it's just getting around to it. I've recently discovered the Low-Pass and High-Pass filters put the effected signal out of phase, meaning the Blend knob becomes basically useless... I'm waiting to get my Squeezer back from Chunk in Oz before I go mailing off my other "main" filter though.[/quote] Get an Xotic XBlender, it's got a phase correction switch. It's allowed me to use my Mutron III blended.

Admittedly my first compressor was a DOD milkbox (which was a noisy piece of crap) but I then moved on to the Aphex Punch Factory, which was ok, very transparent, good for the price. I now use a Demeter Compulator (not alot though, I don't find myself using compression live) and couldn'y want anything more from a compressor. Compressor GAS has been vanquished for me!!

You can see my band board at the bottom of this pic. I've currently taken the P+C off, as I only used it for one song, and it means I can fit the tuner on and not have to pack it seperately.

Zak - Thanks, it sounds epic too! I love this rig! Silverfoxnik - Thanks alot, the P Bass is lovely. I picked it up on here a few months ago. It was an ABSOLUTE bargain. It was on here for a little while, and no one had picked it up yet so I couldn't believe my luck! I think people were put off by the fact it didn't have the original pickup. But put it this way - My dad has a JV P also, and he swapped his original pickup out for a Dimarzio after using my one for a couple of gigs!! Manos - That is a gorgeous bass. I'd love to have one like that to match my 4!! Want to trade? You can keep your white pickup and pickguard - They look great but I'd prefer the pickguard and pickup from my 5 on the orange!! Thanks for all the comments guys

I own both editions and can vouch for their quality. Simon did a great job with both these books. It'll be a happy day for bassists everywhere once they become available again!