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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1374336152' post='2147776'] Where are the filter knobs set? [/quote] Just set at zero and add in a bit of upper mids/highs with the EQ.

Down to one Ray now, a 2001 fretless. It's got more Birdseye than the 1990 one I used to have and it is built flawlessly. The 2EQ suits the fretless perfectly. Would I change it for a preeb, no. Having said that I tend to agree with Pete, on fretted the preebs seem to have a bit more smooth punch? If I had the cash I'd have the one Nick's currently selling but I know that the audience would be hard pushed to tell the difference between it and a brand new 2EQ model....

Looking like a cab change at some point then......bugger, I find the BF ideal in terms of weight and size. I've thought about adding a midget that that sort of defeats the 'space' objective. Regarding the filters on the LM3, I've had a bit of a play but no real improvement. I tend to do 0 on the filters now and alter the EQ as suits. flat EQ is fine on the Ray and Rick and with a play the Streamline but I can't get a good sound with the P bass. Thanks for the advice guys.

Wondering what to do with my current set up. I'm finding that it can lack clarity and punch with some of my basses. This wasn't the case when I used a MB 115HR cab but a change of car resulted in the need to go to a smaller cab. Don't get me wrong I love the BF, it's loud for its size and sounds superb with my Rick and Ray but with the Status and particularly my Precision its lacking something. So, before I start making expensive changes to my Bass collection or Rig, any advice? A change of amp or cab would suit me better if that was necessary but what for?

Thanks for the comments Guys.....Rotos seem to suit the bass sound wise (though I've generally found them to go dull quickly on me in the past) so will likely try their 40 -100 SB66 first. Also interested in the TI's but would be a bit worried if they are as floppy as the infeld flats - think they'd fall of the fretboard, there isn't much room on a Rick as it is!

Currently running Rotos on my "cough" Rick. Looking for something lower tension. I'll be dropping down a gauge - preferably 40 - 100s. Any suggestions?

It's such a shame about the finish on Ricks. I swear that the finish on my Chinese made Squier is less cloudy and more minor defect free than any Rick that's been through my hands. If I could have made the Squier P sound like a Rick then.......

[quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1373323241' post='2136301'] I wish I hadn't done that now, I'm a little disappointed... Having said that, I don't know what to be disappointed in, I don't know which is wrong, the callipers or the strings. [font=courier new,courier,monospace]The strings are: .105 .085 .070 .050[/font] [font=courier new,courier,monospace]And I got:[color=#fff0f5]......[/color] .103 .083 .067 .048[/font] The strings are D'Addario Chromes. I'd test other strings but they're the only ones I even know the make of , nevermind the gauge. [/quote] If you measured 'on the bass' won't they be elongated and therefore thinner?

Three bands but not nearly enough gigs.... Bronco - classic rock, old fart rock! The DooDahs - 60s and 70s Function Band Waiting for God - Eclectic mix of 80s stuff.

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1372869102' post='2130972'] the red one ( if it is red ) sounds like the one just stolen from a chap in yorkshire there is a post in the general discussions Love the ebony fretless, my fave combination, and very rare. if ever you sell the fretless let me know. is your one very powerfull with extended lows that would move a house ?? mine could be the ultimate reggae bass !! and also at the flick of a switch the tone from slap hell. [/quote] Yup pretty much the same as the stolen one FG except the one above is far less road worn!

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1372574514' post='2127233'] ok so after all the lovely shiney on this thread, here's a dull old dog # 844 is a veritable hussy of a bass - i believe it has seen even more basschatters than the infamous R*******CKER thread i just bought it from cosmo who i think got it from cocco and heaven knows how many other basschatters before - please feel free to divulge and i will record its dirty past on the inside of the control panel plate like a tramp stamp the original bridge will be going back on eventually once i get some black springs for it and set it up am so tempted to have it lacquered up at status with the transluscent metallic charcoal-black hi gloss [/quote] I think she'd appreciate some TLC Steve, and she'd look the dogs in a tranny black jobby!

[quote name='jonsmith' timestamp='1372092081' post='2121477'] These are pretty similar to what an ex Rickenbacker employee was recommending for Ricks, which worked really well for me. Somewhere I've got the exact details & I'll try and find them. The old CV finish was quite susceptible to interacting with certain foams, which may explain the haze you've picked up if it's been in non-Rick cases or cheapo guitar stands. [/quote] Nah, this is the new UV cured finish....just never seems to come up as nice as say the MM poly coat. You know that very deep gloss like a new Audi! Finish on Ricks always seems thin to me though in comparison to some....guess it's part of the plan.

Does it work on Ricks.......honest not being sarcastic. My MM and Status are glossy gloss like but for some reason every Rick I've had has a haze to it.....

I did mine by Paypal Pete

Also.....there is no such thing as 'the one' some days you're a Status person sometimes a MM flats your boat, we're a contrary bunch. Hang on to your preeb you'll only regret it down the line. All it asks is that you pick it up occasionally.

Pete, fwiw, the SR5 pi5535 all over the Lakky......in my very humble opinion of course ;-)

30 years of playing on 20 fret standards gives me a hiccough when playing Alright Now (yes I Know) on my Status.....I end up playing the break on harmonics rather than up the dusty end because I cock up otherwise!

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1371414716' post='2113698'] All this over having to pay a measly TWENTY QUID to advertise as much as you like for a whole year. Unbelievable. I bet half the complainers spend twice as much as that on beer of a weekend. [/quote] I thought the original thread was regarding the reduction in 'for sale' traffic. A number of reasons were postulated INCLUDING the introduction of fees. It is fairly certain there is a causal link. Personally I'm not complaining about the fees BUT it has reduced the amount of traffic I am doing.......a nice side benefit GAS diffusion (there's an old Chemist's joke in there somewhere).

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1371412904' post='2113632'] Fine, you're obviously the expert, although you might want to take a look at a better disguise for insults than sticking a smiley face on the end of the sentence. [/quote] The point was valid. It didn't look like an insult IMHO. You are being sensitive.....again an opinion not an insult. (no smiley) The fact is some members are now pushing gear through alternative routes to BC because of the fees. If this does not concern you then fair enough.