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  1. thisisswanbon
    Hi Folks! Looking to tap into the wealth of knowledge available here... For the 16 years I've been playing, I've yet to find a string that's MY string... I've flitted between all of the big brands, coateds, nickels, S/S etc and I've got a good idea of the qualities I'm looking for; I just need them all in the same string! Ideally, what I'm looking for is: Really low tension medium gauge: 40-95 Bright, growly quality to the sound - more aggressive As smooth as possible under the finger - Currently using D'Addario Nickels and that's the sort of texture I'd like. Does anyone know of anything that would fit the bill? Thanks!
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    Purchased new in Nov 2016, selling as gone back to GK heads... Loads of info on these online, more feature packed than a feature packed thing, looks the business, mega light and the side handle is more convenient than you'd expect. Semi Para EQ, tweeter tone, tube tone overdrive, brilliant compressor, 3 memory banks, built in tuner, speakerless operation with headphones out and aux in. Some light scratching on top but only minor. Had front buttons replaced for a more robust button under warranty in Jan 2017. Gig bag included and may even have the box if you like boxes No trades unfortunately. Local collection preferred, may drop off if local or for fuel if less local Can look at shipping at buyers expense
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    What is the tension like compared to the D'Addario Nickels? Love the feel and tension of those strings, but had a dead E string after 1 gig, the A is on it's way out 3 gigs in and the tuning stability has taken a nose dive
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    In honesty I think the practice space is part of the problem, we practice in a pubs function room and they've just put a big pool table in the middle of the room so all the gear needs to go around the table etc etc, not the ideal emulation of a stage set up... Gigged Saturday night after having a muck on with the settings, and it was better... still not great, but I could live with it. I'm wondering if I need to experiment more with the interaction between the gain, spectrecomp and tubetone. EQ wise I've got quite a bit boosted (I've adjusted the para frequencies, but they're not too far from the centre tone): Bass - 2 o clock Low mid - 1 o Clock High Mid - 2 o clock Treble - between 12-1 o clock Spectre comp is around 11 Tube tone around 10 I suspect the inherent mid scoop of the PJ pickups might be at fault, hence boosting the mids so much, but through headphones at least, when the mids are dialled back in on the amp it keeps the punchy pick up voicing without sounding overly thin. I've thought about replacing the pre-amp in the bass, but not sure how much this effects the voice of the instrument as opposed to EQ versatility.
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    How do! Potential stupidity incoming unfortunately but my head is destroyed by this I'm using a TC Electronic RH750, never had a problem with it (but never loved it) until I purchased a Sandberg California VT4 II w/Delano PJ pups (admittedly I have a problem with rushing into gear). Since then I just can't get a tone I'm happy with, but lack of funds means I'm stuck with it for the forseeable This being said, I've spent loads of time with the amp and bass at home through some Sony MDR 7506 head phones, and through EQing etc manage to get a great punchy cutting tone. I save the settings, head to rehearsal and plug into my Barefaced BTII, and that tone I've grafted at suddenly sounds like a muddled mess and as soon as you go anywhere near the 8th fret there's just nothing. Obviously I don't expect the headphones tone to translate to the cab 100% and knew it'd need to be tweaked, but should it really be THAT different?! I'm struggling to see where I'm going wrong. Surely I should be able to get a great punchy sound with this gear? All advice appreciated
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    I bought one of those new years ago for £365, couple of surprising quality issue with loose pots and wobbly input that wouldn't tighten... That tone though! I've never been as satisfied with a tone before or since that bass...
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    I've always thought of them as massive tone suckers... Every time I've tried them whether it be in store or rehearsal rooms, I've always found that no matter how I've EQ'd or what pedals run in front of it, they've always made everything sound 'smooth'. I almost didn't buy a EBMM Sterling5 because of trying through an ashdown amp. Took it suspecting the amp was the problem, plugged into my TC head and there was the tone!
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    Sold pending the usuals...
  9. thisisswanbon
    Hi Bassbloke, there's nothing in my inbox unfortunately.
  10. thisisswanbon
    Final price drop - £275
  11. thisisswanbon
    Near offers considered bump...
  12. thisisswanbon
    Hi, Yeah I could do mate, only 20 mins or so away.
  13. thisisswanbon
    TC RH750B BarefacedBig Twin II Sandberg California VT II Tuner>T16>Bass Soul food>bass big muff deluxe
  14. thisisswanbon
    What a beaut! I love my Cali VTII, but sometimes I really regret not going to the MM instead of the jazz. I hope you enjoy it.
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    Pm'd
  16. thisisswanbon
    Great cab and excellent price. Recently bought one myself. GLWTS
  17. thisisswanbon
    Sorry Hubrad, should have stated that! I'm in South Shields near Newcastle. Happy to meet in the middle depending on distance etc...
  18. thisisswanbon
    Sale price drop - £420 ono
  19. thisisswanbon
    GK 2x12 cab. Does the GK thing when coupled with a GK RB head, the bi amp system is awesome! Has been used as a stand alone cab for a loud band with no P.A. support exclusively and has always had plenty of headroom without farting out. In good condition, has been well gigged and the corner protectors have some scrapes and dings but nothing unexpected. No damage to covering etc. Based in South Shields, prefer collection but can deliver locally within reason or can meet in the middle within reason. Could look at shipping at buyers expense.
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    Bought one new last year and it was a thing of beauty... Had a gripe with the nut being a bit shoddy but Ernie ball sent me 2 new sets of strings of my choice to compensate. About 3 months into ownership there were some gnarly intermittent issues with pick up phase, sent away for repair 2 times and returned unrepaired every time. They kept just re securing the pick up instead of swapping it out. In the end I got a refund and switched to a sandberg California II vt4 which is a totally different thing, but I was a bit soured on EBMM after that.
  21. thisisswanbon
    Looks like you may have already been convinced, but they are fantastic basses! Great growling punchy tone, and a great look with the cream binding and matching headstock
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