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[quote name='Rich' post='401232' date='Feb 5 2009, 04:40 PM']I had a Tobias Pro six string for quite a while, and had always intended upgrading the bits. The standard Mighty Mite pickups and guts were weedier than a very weedy thing. I replaced the internals with an EMG 3-band system which was very good, but never got round to doing the pickups. I needed EMG-40Ps but couldn't afford them I don't like Barts personally.
A lot of it depends on the sound you want really. Bart pickups for example will give you a warmer tone than EMGs. The possibilities are wide. Is yours a 4, 5 or 6?[/quote]


And I did the oppposite to Rich! I upgraded my Pro 6 to EMG 40P pups but never got round to doing the preamp. With ref to the stock pups and electronics, you will notice a great and very appealing difference to doing both.

My personal preference is for EMG pups and I have never really gotten on with Barts.. When it comes to upgrades, there are so many combinations, we could discuss forever!

The constraints you will have to overcome in one way or another is whether or not the pups and preamp fit correctly in the bass without having to hack it up.

In short though, you'll be making a great bass better!

[quote name='Gamble' post='399616' date='Feb 4 2009, 12:39 AM']Played a session for a local folk band on Sunday, wasn't expection it but earned £20 for my troubles. I guess that officially makes me a pro!
Well chuffed!![/quote]


Nice one dude!!!! And for anyone who doesn't know the area... getting proper session work around Norfolk is a bit like finding a unicorn....... that plays piano.... and talks .... and likes Metallica.... So good on ya chap!









"You Hammett, I'll play it......."

[quote name='Rich' post='396210' date='Jan 31 2009, 03:53 PM']Absolutely and utterly gorgeous and welcome to the Shuker Club's Maple Board Chapter [/quote]


*Club member* ;o)


Ahhh beautiful bass!!! Jon's SingleCut body design is in my eyes perfectly balanced and pleasing aesthetically and ergonomically. Another fine bass from the Shuker stable!

[quote name='Fraktal' post='394978' date='Jan 29 2009, 09:44 PM']Hey Dood,

No need for a standalone VST rack, you can simply use a laptop and an audio interface, such as the StealthPlug from IK Multimedia, wich is just a TRS-USB cable, and there are plenty of alternatives out there.

As long as you dont mind carrying your laptop to the gig...

This is what Im planning to do on an immediate future![/quote]


True, true.. I could use the UX2 I guess.. but patch changing options could be a problem, if you are into that kinda thing. I do need to change patches from 'dirty amp' sounds to clean hifi tones regularly. But for a 'quick fix' to getting the SVX live, your idea is perfect!

[quote name='cheddatom' post='395161' date='Jan 30 2009, 08:56 AM']I use it as a VST plug-in quite a lot, but it totally sucks my processing power so sometimes I have to arse about bouncing down the bass track with the ampeg processed onto it, if you know what I mean. Does anyone else find this?[/quote]


Blimey! Really? No, I haven't found that to be the case. I'd been using it with an XP Pro Pentium 4 HT with no issues and then on an XP Dual Core box with no probs. I havent got a new version that supports Vista yet, so can't try it on my 64bit OS.

[quote name='Muppet' post='395083' date='Jan 30 2009, 12:05 AM']Yup, but you'll be using an amp model as well as a cab model,rather than just as cab as per the OP.

Out of interest, which combinations [in the plug in] work for you? I'm using the 4Pro and the 410 cab settings and it's fantastic.[/quote]

I don't wanna railroad the OP... but I'm lovin SVX too, I prefer the SVT4 Pro and BLX(??) cabinet. I believe these are said to have more of a Hifi repsonse than the 8x10... Having said that, I was using the Line 6 Ampeg Stack model last night to record with.. and I'm *also* coming round to the Ampeg tone!!

Ahhhh yes!!! The mighty SVX!! I have been using it for a while now.. and really love it that much, that I wanted to take it 'on the road' with me! But a standalone VST player in a rack is SO expensive, hence turning to the Line6 X3.. which I guess is the nearest thing to the SVX! I look forward to reading your complete review!! It looks great already!! AWESOME!!

It doesn't have a line/ instrument level output switch like a BDDI, no.

As has been said many-a-time already.. these tuners are absolutely awesome!! Can't see this fella lasting long! Great all the way down past low F#!

Will accept a reasonable offer if ya come pick it up. PM me with...

[quote name='peted' post='391647' date='Jan 26 2009, 12:42 PM']Got a bit too bored today, so decided to try to mock up something similar to what this bass might look like.

I used Dan's Doodle as the template photo for this. I couldn't get the pickups to angle and stay as rectangles without making the strings look funny. I also couldn't be doing with trying to convert the image from a 7 string to a 6.

It's just a quick hack to try to visualise the kind of thing i've got in my head

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AWESOME pete!! good skills there mate!

[quote name='Exile252' post='390018' date='Jan 23 2009, 09:47 PM']I have one of these pedals, and I can say, they are excellent. 'Tis a good price too.[/quote]

Yea, I have to say, I really do love the M80. I would keep it, if I thought for a second that it wouldn't be laying redundant,safely wrapped up in my cupboard!

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='390175' date='Jan 24 2009, 04:29 AM']The more I hear about this X3 the less I like it.

Nobody likes a smart arse.[/quote]

Some people are gonna love it, some are going to hate it. The modelling on it is so good though, that at the price GAK are chucking them out the door, it makes good sense for someone like me. I am very impressed and find something else I like about it, each time I power it up. The 8 channel recording option is awesome

[url="http://line6.com/podx3live/index.html"]http://line6.com/podx3live/index.html[/url]

The X3 isn't really a smart arse... it's just that other multi-effects are still in the dark ages ;oP

[quote name='Finbar' post='390702' date='Jan 24 2009, 10:36 PM']Will this drive a poweramp on it's own? Out of interest.[/quote]

Well, I reckon if the sensitivity of the power amp is of a low enough value, the then answer is yes, it will..HOWEVER, this is not 'the norm' as most power amplifiers on the market are set to accept levels closer to line level and may not have the gain necessary to drive the amplifier to full 'power' from the pedal. I *have* run the M80 successfully in front of a D Class power amp module and it sounded GREAT!

[quote name='silddx' post='388459' date='Jan 22 2009, 12:58 PM']Thanks DOOD. I think I may give that a shot before rehearsal this evening. I will post an update afterwards. I've had mine a while but rarely used it so I reckon an update is certainly due.[/quote]


I was reading the Line 6 forum the other day and it seems that quite a few early glitches have been fixed with updates through 'Monkey'. I think Line 6 have defintely got it right using a completely automated service to make firmware, driver and software updates available. Its defintely something that impresses me about their gear!

Had another play last night.. as with the UX2, the ability to plug the unit straight into a DAW and record dry / effected audio on seperate tracks without faffing about is awesome.. and it sounds great too.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='388233' date='Jan 22 2009, 09:36 AM']Part ex for a Radial JDI Duplex but I'd want loads of money from you but you can afford and not only that, you're worth the extra expense of having the best passive di in the world [/quote]


Hey Ste! Thanks chap.. I'm afraid my stereo DI duties are covered by the X3 too.. Thanks for the offer though!

AAAwesome piece of kit!! I LOVE TC gear!! I was very tempted by this as my guitarist uses one with his rig.. I use the GForce rack and am well aware of TC's reputation for being the best!!

The case itself is in great condition (a few scuffs on th eoutside.. but hey... it's a case to protect your amp gear! lol) I removed the locks, hence the low price, but this does not affect the ability to secure the doors tightly in any way.

I have also fitted a securing panel to put a mains multipoint extension inside the rack. I will take a picture of this later! It can be left in, as it wont get in the way of any gear going in the rack.

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May look for a Gator 3u Shallow rack or maybe a 3u shallow rack bag, depending on make/ model etc.

£40 delivered in the UK

I haven't noticed one yet. Whether or not this is a firmware issue, I don't know. I updated mine with Monkey X3 as soon as I got it out the box. Are you on the latest version too?

Hmmmm... I'll not follow that one up then ;o)

Sounds like a bit of a dodgy one and I have heard of other people having problems with the SVT5, but I couldn't recall what. I know a chap who gave up on his SVT 4 as it failed so miserably.

Might be able to locate a schem' for you. Failing that, Loud Technologies now look after Ampeg stuff in the UK, as I'm sure you have prob' found out already.. you may be able to get a Schematic from them.

If i may add to the rant.. ;o)

Why, oh why do manufacturers spend all that money on producing a great piece of gear that is designed to withstand being dropped, kicked, sunk and generally abused, then give it a wall wart power supply with wires that are so weedy, they wont last five minutes! Crayzzeeee!!!

Wow! I always wondered who owned this particular bass! I remember looking at it in the Sei page over and over! I fell in love with Buckeye when I saw this bass! - Especially with the birdseye board! My first Shuker was a Buckeye.. gawjuss! Makes me wanna get another one with the same top and facings!

Anyway.. on topic.. I too am not a particular fan of Barts and feel that there's a lot more to get from your bass with different pups/ pre. I've always been a fan of EMG's but I know they are not everyones faves..

Good luck with the upgrade and would love to hear which route you follow.

Thank you for the offer, but no, I'm afraid my new X3 has a wah on board.

[quote name='ped' post='387578' date='Jan 21 2009, 02:53 PM']TBH though, what would be different about his 'signature' model? I don't really get why fender make them unless they are different in ways other than the colour or a mark here and there...

ped[/quote]


The addition of a signature to bump the price up would be the only difference in that particular case! lol Nah.. don't see the point either, unless there is a significant difference in the instrument design.

PM me please!

You know the score with this one! I LOVE it!

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My new Line 6 X3 Live pretty much renders this little fellow suprlus to requirements! It's in excellent condition, with no marks on.. Boxed and I think the manual is in there too.. (which can be downloaded for free anyway)

[b]UK shipping included in the price £85[/b] - Can accept cheque or If ya pay by paypal, can you tack the 4% on please ;o) - better still, pay cash straight into my high street bank for a speedy delivery!