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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1503093842' post='3355744'] That looks fantastic. Have you sent any pictures to Sheldon to get his take on it? [/quote] I have! Sheldon and I are friends and I respect him greatly. I did hesitate for a moment in case he might not like it, but that's just me I suppose. As it happens he loves it!

I want!!

[quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1503062257' post='3355433'] It may have been on my thread. I have had one a few weeks now. First impressions were ok, monophonic was a little disappointing, poly a bit better. Then I starting messing with the TonePrint and suddenly it's a different animal and I love it. I just wish the three positions could be three TonePrint maps. [/quote] I agree with the tweaking in the TP editor. I think it's easily missed and the bit that makes the SNU an incredible piece of kit. I love that you can sculpt not only the character but EQ curve of each of the three voices. For example I like to take a bit of top off the octave up and remove the sub bass on the -1 Octave to make it sound smoother and tighter. It's like having an OC2 which tracks better, behaves itself and goes much lower! Open E string for sure every time.

I'm on my iPad at the moment, so I'll get my other bass pictures up tomorrow

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1503002776' post='3355036'] That is porn. Does it feel as glossy as it looks? [/quote] It's shiny, incredibly smooth and not at all 'sticky'.

[quote name='bassmayhem' timestamp='1502991945' post='3354944'] I am glad you didn't sell this bass, Dan... It looks gorgeous, sexy, wild and wonderful. May I ask what a job like this costs? I've been thinking about doing the same thing with one of my basses. And - publish a pic with your whole "Chameleon Family"... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmcA9LIIXWw[/media] [/quote] Thank you, I'm glad too! The paint itself isn't the most expensive bit in the grand scheme of things, though it isn't cheap. I think the cost is in the preparation and labour and skill to get it looking amazing. Mark at MIR is a highly skilled luthier and local to me. Oh yes! I'll get some pictures up soon!

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1503001739' post='3355024'] https://m.facebook.com/Musical-Instrument-Rehab-167262633338121/ Drop Mark a message, tell him I sent you!! Oh and his profile picture is my Fender PJBS! Another flippy! [/quote] [email protected]

[quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1502922314' post='3354470'] How much to get a paint job like this please? [/quote] [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1502984316' post='3354875'] Massive refin GAS now... do I do the Jazz or the Ray?! I'm not looking forward to the quote, but you get what you pay for and that looks beautifully worth every penny [/quote] https://m.facebook.com/Musical-Instrument-Rehab-167262633338121/ Drop Mark a message, tell him I sent you!! Oh and his profile picture is my Fender PJBS! Another flippy!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1502954028' post='3354564'] Next up, getting the back of the neck to match [/quote] [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1502976387' post='3354808'] Nooooooooo! The yelllow.... 🙁 Still, looking tasty! Need to get the back of the neck done too though bud! [/quote] Like my Shuker you mean? http://www.danveall.co.uk/shuker7/complete/16.jpg

My secret weapon. Triple band & parallel compression. It doesn't limit my attack, but brings up the volume of my quieter passages. This 'levels' my output but also means I can switch between a number of techniques in the sate knowledge FOH will be happy. P.s, I don't *need* compression to fix technique, it's a tool. Like a plectrum is.

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1502918038' post='3354428'] It's funny that so many people have asked me over the years if I use 'TVR paint'. I guess that's where most people are familiar with seeing these 'flip-paints'. Maybe TVR would like to bring one or two round for a test drive so we can compare! [/quote] Actually, earlier I was reminded that Sheldon Dingwall is a big fan of performance cars, so I don't mind the extra nod in that direction with the new paint job to go with my performance bass!

[quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1502917583' post='3354424'] I'm guessing you liked TVRs Dood... [/quote] It's funny that so many people have asked me over the years if I use 'TVR paint'. I guess that's where most people are familiar with seeing these 'flip-paints'. Maybe TVR would like to bring one or two round for a test drive so we can compare!

Well, I've splatted these all over Facebook already here: [url="https://www.facebook.com/pg/DanVeallBassist/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1396330077130536"]@DanVeallBassist Facebook Album[/url] but I figured that many of us here have managed to escape Facebook, (gawd knows I've tried) so here's what I've been up to recently! As I mention in the FB posts and many of you know anyway - I am a massive chameleon 'flip-paint' whore-bag My Shukers are both Purple/Green flips, the 7 string enjoying ten years of looking damn sexy now! Musical Instrument Rehab in Norwich did this paint job for me having already resprayed my Fender Power Jazz Bass Special recently. That's one bass I am constantly asked about in Guitar Interactive Magazine! So, I approached Mark Ball again and asked if he'd be up for something a bit special. I wanted to 'flip' my Ferrari Yellow AB1 3X (XXX) bass. We went with an 'Extreme Edition' which flips Purple, Pink, Green and Blue, though these indoor pictures show a more subtle effect. This Dingwall is already a bit different and is not stock, but more to come on that another time. It does sound FAT! with a capital PH! (lol) Here's the porn: and to think, I was forced to put this bass up for sale....

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1502870265' post='3353984'] I'm going to say a no. Just doesn't look right at all. [/quote] Agreed.

[quote name='la bam' timestamp='1502876811' post='3354061'] I'll tell you what I'd love, purely because I hate making the extra trip to bring it, it doesn't fit in my small gig box and I sometimes forget it altogether.... some kind of bass keeper/holder/rest to put the bass guitar on whilst not in use attached to the cab. [/quote] I have both of these and they are ace: D'addario Guitar Dock and Guitar Rest https://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_pw_gd_01_guitar_dock.htm?glp=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac8LWn33CbCb5QYMmLVq01wLgmom8BriUB9VRVh0buBLqFDjLf5x2whoCUtkQAvD_BwE https://www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_gr_01_guitar_rest.htm?glp=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2s_MBRA5EiwAmWIac3WZP39MB_nGmk2rOuOd50oAuHg-VtMNTGyUvTbSiwVvTkUDZpGythoCAlEQAvD_BwE

[quote name='Rikki1984' timestamp='1502528837' post='3351998'] I've been looking for a good Dingwall Afterburner for a while now and finally one has cropped up on Ebay. It didn't sell initially but I sent the seller a message and we agreed on a price. It looks fantastic and is a joy to play. I had to sell a couple of basses to afford this but it was worth it. The even string tension really does make a difference. Its in virtually new condition apart from a couple of light marks on the bridge. It is fairly heavy (I'd guess 11-12lbs) but that's never been an issue to me. Before I messaged the seller I emailed Dingwall for any info they may be able to provide on the bass. They got back to me within 2 hours with following response. Great service considering they had nothing t gain from me buying a used instrument! [i]Hello Rikki, this is what I can tell you:[/i] [i]Model: ABHS (Heavy Solid), probably in the 11-13 lb range[/i] [i]Body: Bubinga[/i] [i]Top: Wenge[/i] [i]Color: Natural Gloss[/i] [i]Neck: Wenge[/i] [i]Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony[/i] [i]Electronics: Glockenklang 3-Band Preamp with Dingwall Rotary Pickup Selector[/i] [i]Pickups: FD3[/i] [i]Hardware: Hipshot (custom made for Dingwall)[/i] [i]Ship Date: Feb 10, 2014[/i] [i]This bass was the first ABHS built. This model is still available but you can no longer get it with bubinga. We don't use any woods that are on the CITES list and bubinga is one of them. Only 8 of this model has been produced at this point.[/i] [i]Jeff Frey[/i] [i]Dingwall Guitars[/i] I know - no pictures, no bass - so here you are! They really don't do it justice though. [/quote] Wonderful bass, congrats! A rare one then Oh and Jeff is absolutely top notch. We e-chat often and he is always quick to help and will always do what he can.

[quote name='No. 8 Wire' timestamp='1502404810' post='3351300'] Do it! [/quote] I'll give it a go tomorrow - I have a setting which might do the trick, or at least a nice place to start. One of my presets, if I can remember which has a bias towards the low mids and a different threshold for slap and pick attack on the top end. I use it with bright basses to balance the tone a bit. I love the SC. it's a superb pedal and the only thing I reviewed that got 5 stars. A couple of items got really close, but SC just blew my mind when you dig deep.

The 2011 models were indeed available with the a Sunburst option but not an RW board as far as I know but I could be wrong: https://reverb.com/uk/item/4786451-fender-classic-series-70s-precision-bass-2011-mij However, there were older PB70 models that were available from Japan such as OLY and RW, Black and RW with mirrored pick guard (I had one) and also Ash bodied models in either sunburst or natural with RW or Maple boards! You'll see some on eBay if you search PB70, but beware of CITES if you want a Rosewood model when it comes to importing.

Hmmm, I wonder if I can screen print my settings? I'll have to give that a go!

[quote name='Sonic_Groove' timestamp='1502373422' post='3351039'] Yamaha sponsored Artist ! [/quote] Ah! Of course, I missed the obvious links between Yamaha and Line 6!

[quote name='Jack' timestamp='1502377196' post='3351072'] If you're ever up North...... [/quote] Thank you!! No plans at the moment, but if I do I'll take you up on the offer!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1502368168' post='3350975'] That's really good to know, especially as we seem to generally have a similar sound in mind. I was actually mailing bass direct earlier about moving some gear on in favour of getting one of these (and saving a significant amount of space at the same time!) [/quote] Yup we do! I am quite excited about trying out the Pearce Pre setting, as my favourite drive pedal is the EBS Sheehan Deluxe (Not that I am wanting to do the whole Sheehan thing mind, it's just the right sort of drive for my needs) - so it will be great if I can emulate the sound of that on board the Helix. Which seems like a fun thing to do as the Sheehan pedal was meant to be an emulation of his Pearce in the first place ha!

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1502366454' post='3350951'] You've got an LT? How do you find it? [/quote] I've not really had a massive amount of time to set it up and have a proper play yet, but I am very pleased at how easy it is to create a patch. Having been using Positive Grid's BIAS FX and of course previously Line 6's own Pod Farm, i like the idea of a GUI where you can see the absolute signal path. Added FX to the chain is a breeze, assigning pedals to each effect (or multiples of effects) is a breeze and very handy. Signal routing is a must for me too, so I like the idea that I essentially have four different outputs to assign to what ever job I want as well as of course more than one input. The sounds are all brilliant and something had to give having been used to a mix of external pedals and 'hub' processor, I wanted more (drives etc) inside one box. The gigs I am doing now mean that I can rock up with one box, my IEM kit and a couple of basses and that's it. So it's looking promising!