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Yes! The SL and SLS are brilliant. I video reviewed both in the past with matching cabs / combo and it makes sense with the on board effects. Great clean sound and a whole bunch of useful facilities. Right now I could do with effects on board!

GAS versus TGS! I think you’ve just coined a new phrase!

Recent years, painful sadly, has forced me to part with some really beautiful basses. Ones that as a kid I’d never thought I’d ever be able to own. It still feels odd seeing them in the hands of other players as they were rather identifiable! What I have left with is a few instruments that I just can’t bear to part with. No, I didn’t want to sell the other but I made my peace begrudgingly. I took one of my keepers out to a rehearsal for a new band last night. It just brought a huge amount of warmth and satisfaction. So glad I own it, if that makes sense? GAS is still obsessional with me and, well, my job doesn’t help - you should see what is sat in my studio right now! Currently a one-off premium bass. I’m ok knowing that what I have now is the result of a long journey! hmmmm, I still want a really nice fretless though… and a musicman style bass.. and.. oh god… 🤣😂

Thank you all, yes, I don't need another interface, the one I have is brilliant. I just want to make use of the four line level inputs for instrument level (hi-z) or Mics with phantom power. Just trying to find the best way to do that. I'd buy another interface, but I haven't sold the Focusrite Clarett 2Pre I'm giving away on BC yet!

Hey folks! I have four line inputs on the back of my Interface and, whilst I would love to insert say an ADAT based preamp in via the optical connections, I was wondering, oh awesome people of BassChat if you have any suggestions for budget preamps that have slipped under the radar. Two channel minimum, four is fine. Not looking for loads of features but combo inputs for XLR and instrument (Hi-Z) could/would be good as well as phantom power. The secondhand market is probably going to be the place to go and I'll be scouring the net when I have time.

Super Pre arrived yesterday!

How do you mean? The B2 Four and B6 both have Guitar Lab software for Mac and Windows and Windows audio drivers. I see that the hardware is compatible with IOS software such as mobile DAWs but no support for Android, which is understandable because..well, audio on Android, need say no more lol!

Mac users will love ROOM by : https://gingeraudio.com Amongst other features it allows you to run plugins at the end of the signal path outside of a DAW. For example room correction software or EQ you like to add to taste rather than part of the signal path within the DAW.

Rabbit hole danger.. the Pure Vintage 63 is of interest!

Thank you, that's interesting. My 76 P bass definitely has something 'chewy' going on in the lows with a real sweetness to the very top end. Hard to explain but my P bass with a GZR P in it seems to have a spike in the top end in comparison.

There's also a brand new B2 (like the B6) that has just been announced, though not available yet. I love the TC pedals, the Zooms are all great for their respective price points. As the dollar starts to rise, of course we are in to Line 6 Helix territory starting with the Stomp pedal that is superb as well. I've not tried the Boss pedals yet and brands such as Mooer, Donner and Nux appear to be bringing a few DSP pedals to market as well.

Thank you for posting, I'v listened to this one a few times on big ole monitors. The differences with this set up are very subtle, I'd love to hear the dry stems minus the drums, but this does kinda suggest that in the mix there's less to worry about!

Oooh Washburn Force ABT (B10?) ! I bought a blue one just the same from a local awesome bassist who also ran a Marshall stack of this bass gear, but his was the JCM 800 bass range. Still, such a punchy sound! Why do I need one of those basses again!!

I've sent Fender an email too.

I'd like to add a question to this topic as I'm yet to find a definite answer. I'm almost tempted to reach out to Fender and do the test myself: I want to hear clean recordings of the CS62 and Pure Vintage 62 (otherwise known at the Original). I'm trying to identify the non-standard pickup in my 76 Precision and, although that's nigh on impossible visually I am trying to get close tonally for another bass of a very similar specification.

Funnily enough I have a ToneX on its way too. Stepping aside from Bergantino for a moment. I was only reading a comment from a facebooker yesterday saying they owned the Helix Stomp for a matter of days and had to send it back because it was way too complicated. Pedals such as Super Pre could (for many) bridge the gap between a fully featured analogue pedal and the multi-effects market. (especially the top tier processors such as Helix, Quad Cortex and the axe effects). Yes, I understand the price point versus ToneX, but then Bergantino are no mass-produced factory brand and neither are the likes of Overwater, Barefaced and Tech 21. With that comes an understanding of the costs involved that have to be passed on. The preamp on B|Amp sounds awesome, it's brilliant, so Super Pre is going to make a lot of people's ears "smile" I am sure.

This is the clamp end of my Shuker custom. I mentioned to Jon about the sharp string ends issue (I cut mine as close to the clamp as possible) and when my bass went back for its service and refinish a while back, he redesigned the headstock clamp to have a brass end cap. It has cut outs for each of the string ends and posts so that the cap fits on snug. The nut Allen key is of course the same size as the ones for the clamps themselves. All very neat and tidy!

I have one on the way right now for a full video review, (expect nothing less from me!) so, keep ya eyes peeled!

One of my favourite things about the bass guitar is its close relation to the Cello in many ways. I love solo Cello and how parts translate to bass so well. I have to admit, having studied Suite No.II in Bm to death many years ago, I'm less familiar with this piece, time I created a playlist!

I'll create a new thread for this one https://www.bassgearmag.com

Issues from 50 onwards have been archived by GI it seems, so those magazine reviews are no longer available. The videos might still be on YouTube, but no guarantee. No fear though as I work for Bass Gear Magazine now, so if you want something reviewed? Just drop me a line!!!