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I'd also check the resonance setting - that may be also causing the high frequency content

Art: GCSE level perhaps?

Makes me feel unwell just looking at it...

Is this good for metal?

string ferrule alignment, nut and bridge all look a bit rough...

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1442923642' post='2870532'] Hi Roman, yep a tad too expensive, but on saying that i dont mind if it does the job well enough to warrant it. i have been using Neve design, Amek 9098 which is a mic pre amp but has such a large useable eq field, i just thought i would try it one day and was very surprised at how much more detail you can get from a bass using it same sort of thing as sheehan says in the vid, it does suck all the information from your bass, and then some stuff you have to maybe tame abit and you can get that donald fagin nightfly clarity from it if needed. that has inspired me to try a dedicated one like the BAE just to see if it works any better for me. I have just been looking at the Golden Age one, it does seem to be doing well with great reports, so if i can find one i will put that on my list also to try out, thanks for that, have you tried one ?? i did find this shoot out with one... not the best way of judging as through PC speakers and also the settings on the amps could be vastly different for me it sounds almost the same as the John East a little more compressed maybe ?? [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAObBK9-iS8"]https://www.youtube....h?v=HAObBK9-iS8[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgLclpw6n5M"]https://www.youtube....h?v=dgLclpw6n5M[/url] [/quote] Yes I do have a Pre73 modded with Carnhill transformers and upgraded caps, though the stock transformers are quite well selected anyway. You are then still missing the Neve Inductor-based EQ, but the unit captures a fairly significant proportion of what I think is the "Neve sound" (subjective of course). It's a lovely sounding pre-amp in it's own right - though it does colour the sound in a very pleasing way. Sometimes I use REDDI into it for a creamy bass tone, though last night did some recording with just a compressor going into Pre73. For the money it's very good. I've not used BAE and it's probably even better, but law of diminishing returns may be catching up with you at around that point

nice gesture Nicco, hope this finds a happy home :-)

Came together beautifully, works great with the black hardware

I think that's a decent paint job!

nice finish, a bit like an extended range Geddy Lee JB

looking great! the body wood on the back is looking spectacular

If you have a(n old) Warwick bass, you may have to file down some of the d-tuner lever to give it enough clearance, and it won't go beyond 1 tone drop. I read somewhere that lightly pulling the bass strings (i.e. applying a bit of extra tension) just before pulling it back up to E on the d-tuner may help you to return to pitch more accurately. Seems to work for me (perhaps it applies tighter pressure more evenly across the string as a result? - not sure though).

At least it should be back-friendly

nice idea, but IMO would have been better applied to a more "usual" guitar body shape.

Pleasure to deal with, many thanks!

bought another piece of kit from Mike - perfect transaction again, thanks!

oooo can't wait to see pics!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1446579966' post='2900587'] Brilliant! Do it!!! [/quote]Done. I feel vaguely mean about it, but if response is suitably amusing I will share...

I'd warn against buying very very cheap necks / bodies from unknown manufacturers - you may end up with issues that would make the whole project bass unusable / worthless in the longer term. I bought the cheapest fretless neck I could for a project and ended up giving it away as a freebie because the heel wasn't cut properly, fretlines were already cracked and I couldn't sell it on for any money. Warmoth is expensive but is a recognised name..... That all said, if you just want to mess around with a cheap kit, nothing wrong with that!

I was tempted to ask him for a (video) demo. You know, I've never seen such an instrument and want to make sure it's the sound that I'm looking for...

such a waste of bass!

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1445966498' post='2895774'] Its not the right one for that terrain! [/quote] brilliant.