Gwilym

[quote name='fingerz' timestamp='1340374460' post='1703610'] Depending on the scale length and tension, I tend to go between DR 40-120 or 45-125. I like these gauges because they don't have a ridiculous B string, and there is consistency as all strings step up by the same amount. Unless you've got a 5 string with issues I don't really understand putting a telephone wire across the fingerboard (Massive novelty B string), and it not being relative to the rest of the strings.. 5 strings tend to have a different feel to the tension in the neck (obviously-more strings!) so it can be tricky getting the tension/sound you are happy with. [/quote] +1 Now using 40,60,80,100,120 sets. Going for a lighter gauge for 2 reasons. On a 35" scale bass, it means that string tension is perhaps closer to a 34" inch scale, but mainly because I think you get a better tone on the B string with a lighter scale non-tapered string. Similar to a taper core string, you get a better string break over the bridge (and nut too), so the string vibrates more freely from bridge to nut. However, IMO better than taper-core string which tends to vibrate too freely, clattering against the frets etc. So IME, for better B string tone (or at least consistent with the other strings), less is more. However, not all strings are created equal, so the brand of string seems to make as much difference as anything else. At the moment I'm using Dunlop nickel sets, with consistent results on all the basses I've put them on. DR have been good (Dunlop are as good but cheaper, hence not using DRs). Elixir Nanoweb were good, but not sure if available in my preferred gauge, and again are on the expensive side.

[quote name='Gwilym' timestamp='1323900800' post='1468621'] +1 to all the above. just bought a bass from Harry, and it couldn't be easier. thoroughly recommended cheers Harry, I am a very happy chappy G [/quote] Harry just bought a bass from me that I bought from him last year. The sale was as easy as the buy. Deal with confidence! Cheers Harry, don't sell it again

bought a 3Leaf GR from Stephen recently. Smooth deal, no problems. Cheers!

Just bought a Copilot FX Cubic pedal from Paulo, smooth and easy deal. Cheers!

and if that Hartke cab really does this: Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 17 kHz I'll sell all my bass gear on here for £1

ACME cabs are tuned to reproduce the low B fundamental @ 31 Hz. they sound amazing, but you'll need a decent amp to get the most out of them.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1339342114' post='1687085'] If you haven't plugged it in by now, you don't need it... I'll take it off you! [/quote] get in line

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1339329767' post='1686848'] I know EXACTLY what you mean. I was discussing this with someone the other day and they are in the amplification business and they did explain the science behind this perception of less 'grunt/punch/ooomph' from switching amps when compared to amps with big toroidal transformers and there is something in it... just don't ask me to relay all of the science behind it! [/quote] good - I was hoping it wasn't some kind of gas induced placebo type effect

cool, I'm looking forward to trying it out at rehearsal on Weds. so far I've been using my Tecamp (through the admittedly old and battered ampeg 8x10 cab), so I'll get to A/B them. The Tecamp sounds great, but I'm wondering if I'll ever be in a position to bridge it @1000watts into a 8ohm cab. The TF sounds more mid-present through the ACME cabs than the Tecamp does, and not as "wide" sounding. The class D heads I've tried all sound great, but I can't help feeling that they are missing something. I don't think it's power related or volume related. Just a certain "grunt" that I used to get from my old SWR Basic 350. Hopefully the TF will have it.

yeah, another 535 in different woods did anyone mention Celinder? Atelier Z was a very nice jazz. As was the Xotic I tried.

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1339189523' post='1685281'] I have an MTD 535 arriving shortly , i am very excited Here is a sneek pickie .......... [attachment=109935:0001.jpg] Made in 2009 Tulip Wood Body. Flame Maple top. Ash Neck. Rosewood Fingerboard. More can be found here -- [url="http://s1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/MTD%20Tulip/"]http://s1237.photobu...on/MTD%20Tulip/[/url] I will take some better pictures when i have the bass in my hands [size=6]A big Thank you to Gwilym , PTB & Happy Jack.[/size] Show us ya MTD 535's ................................................................. [/quote] hey Chris, that looks very nice - when's it due to arrive?

Backstory: I bought a TFB-550 new from Dave Funk back in July 2005. Maybe the first in the country? Anyway, I ended up selling it a couple of years later to Geoffbassist, probably for no good reason, other than going light weight. I've wondered since then whether I gave it a fair crack of the whip. Fast forward to last night, and I see that the Gallery have a used TFB-550 just-in, so I went up there this morning. It looked like my old one. "The swtich" was the old-style up/down switch from when it was an optional extra, and it had the optional rack-ears that I had also ordered with the amp. It sounded great through a Vanderkely 2x12, so the deal was done. After I got home I checked the serial number and as chance would have it, it's the same one I imported. So now I have a new amp day, with the same amp for the second time. Got it home, and it sounds very nice through my Acme B1's. Great EQ. Great sound. Job done!

Just bought a pedal of Matt, all went very smoothly and as expected. Thanks Matt, it sounds great! Cheers G.

I also recently bought (and collected) a Pedaltrain Mini from Andy. Nice and easy and great to deal with. thanks!

just bought a couple of pedals off Dave, couldn't have been easier to deal with, and all mailed to me super fast. cheers!

I just bought a effects pedal from Ian, the deal went very smoothly, and I'd be very happy to do more business with him. Cheers G

I just bought a effects pedal from Matt, the deal went very smoothly, and I'd be happy to do more business with him. Cheers G