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I know that my post recently has had a few people asking what they can do to help - and, I'm not very good at asking for help if I am honest! But there is something that I've been struggling to find time to do and wondered if I could ask for BassChatters help? The list above is just a small selection of the hundreds of reviews and bass videos I have created over the years. My Bass Player and Bass Gear reviews are still live on the magazine websites but there rest are really just being left to die which is a shame as lots of people buying gear can make use of them. Would someone like to take on the task of creating a BassChat review post of each of the items in the list above? (I've provided links but I don't have time to create the posts). It would be really great if my articles from Bass Plater Magazine:- https://www.guitarworld.com/author/dan-veall (sadly not many are listed here) could be shared over here on BassChat too? @ped, maybe this si something that can be automated? Seems a shame to see this thread die and the information be lost. Thank you everyone x

And thank you SO VERY MUCH for the kind words about my review videos. I work really hard on my own to create them and wish they'd have gotten a much larger audience than many have, because I see people asking about the gear I've reviewed and know nothing about the videos and detailed magazine write-ups! GAHHH!!!!

It's a superb amplifier, really like it. The compressor I'd say is actually more like a studio use compressor (even though SO many brands call their onboard devices 'studio compressors', which I understand as they are talking about the quality of the design versus it's operation). So, what I mean is that it's good at taming dynamics in a subtle but effective way. It's not an aggressive sustainer on its own, if you're trying to get Billy Sheehan type effects from it. That said, piledrive it with a big fat bass distortion and you'd get that brick wall effect from it riding the amp gain high. I liked it to be almost invisible, just grabbing the peaks. IIRC it's a 4:1 comp, but I'd need to look at the manual to remind me. As for the fan, well, it's the same with any "high powered" D Class amplifier in a small box. The heat has got to go somewhere and forced air cooling means that large heatsinks (and thus bigger boxes with more air space) can be done away with. The fan will kick in and you will hear it if you are in a silent room / studio control room. Some will find it annoying and get their knickers in a twist, others will appreciate that an amplifier designed for the stage in a little box is going to have a noisy fan. No one complains about the noise of an F1 car on the track, but you would if it was sat outside your house every day. blah blah... I didn't;t find the fan noise to be massively intrusive in the review I don't recall. I actually have more issues with my iMac fan bleeding in to the very sensitive reference Lav mic I use.

There’s not been a great deal of activity on any of these links, so, fair enough, I guess there’s less interest than I’d hoped. Don’t worry, it’s all cool and just life. I’m not young/pretty/click bait enough I suppose. It’s likely I’ll let these links go (not that GI mag ever really pushed them anyway) along with my 7 string and a bunch of other stuff over the next few months. Sad to say, I’m just exhausted with everything. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has said such kind words.

Positive Grid's Bias FX has been offering Guitar Match for many years now, long before Neurals plugins were a thing, but, AFAICR you can only select their guitar options, but you do get the option of a Precision bass or a Dingwall Combustion.

I also use the Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro. I like the 80 ohm version as it's most suitable across my devices. They are great for ambient noise rejection, they are reasonably light weight and don't give me sweaty ears like some cans do when wearing for long hours tracking bass. Sure, if you're mixing in cans, or wanting audiophile, you might look at an open back, but these have been reliable for many years and still look like new. Sometimes I use my IEMs, I have the 62 Audio A8, eight drivers per ear, but they are mostly for on stage and the DT's are much closer to hand in my studio. That said, most of the time I have the luxury of being able to run through my studio monitors (like right now) and enjoy the rumbles they bring! Actually, I wouldn't;t mind a decent pair of earphones for when I'm out walking, something light weight, sound great and will stay in my ears! Most, nay, pretty much all 'universal' and foam tip in-ear buds don't fit. Maybe I need a nice set of stylish over-ears!

Sorry for the delay folks, but here it is, my full and detailed review of the Bergantino Super Pre! No Shred, No BS, Just Bass ❤️ https://www.bassgearmag.com/bassic-review-bergantino-audio-systems-super-pre/

Everything you can get your hands on, because every day with a bass in hand is a good day I teach, I do session work, I write for magazines, I shoot video reviews for magazines, compose, teach recording and mixing, do instrument set ups, shoot promo for brands all from my home video/music studio, do dep gigs, play in a busy function band (no quiet periods over the winter breaks by being selective over gigs) and am planning on doing voice over work when I find time to do that too. In the past I have been a course leader and workshop lead working on music based projects. I've worked with SEND and complex needs students 1-2-1 and in very large groups. I've also delivered music based projects in residential homes too (not that fluffy nonsense dress up as 'music therapy' where someone hoots some tunes at bored individuals why they try to watch countdown, I might add!!) I created and ran a local Rock School for many years out of my local high school, we always had a waiting list. Funnily, it's not that I am short of work, rather that I am short of hours as I am a single Dad of two as well.

You can see that the power switch has been replaced, the standby is original as is the indicator. The power socket has also been replaced with an IEC too. I think the back panel is original, but the front fascia isn't.

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Here's mine! It's said to be a 69-ish and, a very interesting model as far as I have been told yet sadly I can not prove its provenance. I can tell you that it sounds absolutely lush and I adore the thing. When I inherited it, I sent it off to a valve amp expert. It had to have its capacitors replaced and a few bits and bobs checked over. I always intended that it should get to be used rather than be a museum piece, as it has been so difficult to prove the afore mentioned provenance. Sadly, Marshall haven't been able to help, but, before sending off to Marshall some years ago by a previous owner, this amplifier looked very different. I haven't seen any pictures to prove it, but, Marshall apparently removed all the custom work on it and returned it to how it looks today. It is believed that this amplifier was made, probably as a backup/test model for a certain well known Marshall user for the Isle Of White Festival. You can see close up that the original custom badge holes still exist, the whole fascia was replaced too from what I have been told by the previous owner. Who knows.. but, it sounds superb, especially with my boat anchor P bass!

If the ABM500 is anything to go buy, the fact that the noise went away when the master volume was pulled down, but not when the output mute switch was pressed is interesting. Looking at the schematic for the ABM500, if the MK500 is similar, the first thing I'd look at is all of the push on cable connectors about the circuit board. pull them all off and reseat them. I've only had a very quick look now as I am teaching shortly, but there's definitely one or two possibilities if it is the amplifier itself.

Well, since it's you.... The Commando preamplifier section is essentially a FET version of the V-Type valve preamplifier. The schematics (obviously taking in to consideration the differences between valve and transistor needs) are remarkably similar! For recording or feeding in to another amplifier, you've a v-type on the cheap, kinda!

Who wants to hear an interesting fact that will have the eBay watch lists going crazy?

@maidens97 re: A clip from last nights show in cleethorpes with a function band I work with, had a wander into the crowd with the wireless!I tested it earlier on in soundcheck and the range is more than you’d ever need! Bass sounds great, aside from the GLDX+, what's your signal path? I take it your DI'd?

I have a stable and secure attachment style and I am capable of communicating my needs and meeting those of others in an open and non-confrontational environment. My boundaries are for me to uphold not for others to abide by. Also, bass4life. #BeefCake

I've tidied up my list of video reviews that I have recorded in this post: To save on clicks, here's pretty much all of my reviews that are publicly listed on YouTube. There are literally hundreds that are missing including my interviews with a few bass legends!! Contents of the playlist:- (Positive comments tagging me @DanVeallBassist in the reviews would be very much appreciated! I'd also REALLY appreciate a follow on FB, Instagram and Youtube PLEASE Facebook Instagram YouTube 3 Leaf Audio Chromatron Envelope Filter Pedal | Review https://youtu.be/TGCFee55hxA Aguilar AG700 and SL112 | Review https://youtu.be/4jVCDjOb6co Aguilar Chorusaurus Pedal Review | Guitar Interactive Magazine https://youtu.be/BT-zVYwgvDo Ashdown CTM 100 head & 4x10 cab | Bass Amp Review https://youtu.be/r_eDTYmESRQ Audient Evo 8 - Audio Interface - Set Up Basics - For Recording Bass and Voice Over. https://youtu.be/uU25PGPXO5A B1XON Review with Zoom Q8 by Dan Veall https://youtu.be/V81vx86c5h0 Barefaced Audio Machinist | Reviews | Dan Veall https://youtu.be/rPo_L0Hz3q4 Barefaced Big Twin 2 and Retro Two 10 Bass Cabs Review https://youtu.be/NJeE0b2rKHo Barefaced One10 T | Guitar Interactive | Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9b1aANimeA Bass Guitar Review - Dingwall Blackburst Afterburner ABZ 6 iGuitar Magazine https://youtu.be/QqmFcuRgEUY Bass Lessons 7 string bass overview by dan veall https://youtu.be/xmaVxPJPV6k bass lessons basic tapping techniques by dan veall https://youtu.be/sXtKvk9f0cE BC Rich mk3 mockingbird review https://youtu.be/qnf6cMPzBkc Bass Lessons Technique by dan veall - 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Just wondering, is it not possible to turn the level of bias way down and then crank up the output of the interface? If in this case there isn't sufficient output either the interface can’t drive the earphones or the earphones are presenting too much load on the interface. (An issue I definitely had trying to use a set of tracking cans with a USB powered interface in the past.

Gotoh Especially the Gotoh GB(R) 640 Res-O-Lite. One of the smoothest actioned tuning keys I’ve ever used. I’ve asked Gotoh to make Res-o-lite versions of the FB30 (Fender 70’s keys) as well but they said there’s no plans to do so. The GB350 keys are also amazing and very light.

Do you have any spare laptops? I’ve been using GP8 on my laptops and desktops for years with sound issues. Inside to use Bias FX but have used GP8 alongside most audio apps on my desktop without issue. @rwillett

Oh, I meant to say - my last bass, I decided in my infinitely daft wisdom to have shipped... literally... by ship.. four months out in the cold winter weather. Yes I saved a packet on the cost, but the risk on reflection, was pretty high. That said, the bass arrived perfectly as described and only needs a little fret dress! Not exactly unusual for a secondhand instrument despite its journey!

ahh, sorry, you already mentions Danny!

@Dazed, Yes I have bought a few from Japan over the years and BRX's response saves me typing. 👍 I've not used Danny's service, but Bass Japan Direct not only has a great stock but will also seek out specific instruments for you in Japan! https://dannymstewart.com/index.html (I bought mine either from Ishibashi or a private collector's shop)