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bump. don't have room to store it inside, so would really like this to go before the winter.

[quote name='dangerboy' post='299597' date='Oct 4 2008, 08:50 PM']I connected mine to a 9V DC supply when it arrived, thinking that would be the case. Pop. Broken Jamman has to go off for repair.[/quote] strange. must have a switch-mode circuit in it or something, instead of just a rectifier. edit: cheers for the heads-up, dude

[quote name='redstriper' post='299509' date='Oct 4 2008, 06:06 PM']It's not really radical when all you want is bass from your bass. [/quote] I'm in the process of switching to 2 1x18 cabs...so i know what you mean there It's too bad you just need/want more power out of your amp, is there any preamp out you can connect an external power amp to?

[quote name='redstriper' post='299443' date='Oct 4 2008, 04:41 PM']I must be doing it wrong because I do count on eq to get my tone. I use the graphic eq on my trace GP11 to remove all the top and mid frequencies. The eq on the Hartke LH will not let me do that, it sounds too brite for me even with the mid and treble at zero and the bass on 10. I tried running the Hartke from the GP11 with the eq flat on the Hartke and - there was my tone.[/quote] *shrug* i've had my best results by ensuring that the signal going into the amp is something i roughly already like, and then relying on the EQ to just adjust it slightly if needs be. To my mind, the need for radical EQ compensation seems to imply that there are other issues elsewhere, and radical EQ'ing will lead to phase shifts etc...on the other hand, if it's not broken, don't fix it, etc, etc. I wasn't saying there was anything wrong with EQ's like on the trace, they are certainly a more powerful tool than a "typical" 3-band eq. as we all know, there is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it, so perhaps wrong was the wrong word to use on my part.

[quote name='alexclaber' post='298639' date='Oct 3 2008, 03:12 PM']This preamp design runs the valve at such a high voltage that you can't get grind from it unless you use a booster pedal before it.[/quote] actually, that's not quite true. it's down to how they handle each gain stage, not the voltage it runs at...although a higher plate voltage can certainly provide more headroom. Other than that, i think you are absolutely right about why they used a valve preamp. TBH, i really don't see why they didn't put in a preamp control, it would have cost them less than 50p and would have saved people complaining about it, in addition to giving options, i suppose. As for the eq, well, i set everything through my hands, a tone control, and a two band eq that most people seem to hate....and i get great results. if i really wanted extensive EQ control, then i would get a fully parametric EQ and be done with it. I've never really thought it hugely mattered anyways, if you're counting on an EQ to really "fix" or "save" your tone, you're probably doing it wrong anyways. As far as room compensation goes, well, if it's too boomy or bright, it's a whole lot easier to turn the knob that says "bass" or "treble" then to move around a bunch of sliders....

i put a seymour duncan in for the "J" of my P/J yamaha bass, and it fit right in no problems....the best way to tell though is to measure the pickup in there now, SD (and other manufacturers) all publish the dimensions of all of their pickups.

[quote name='xverminate2' post='298056' date='Oct 2 2008, 09:49 PM']1. A 70s Akai M8 reel to reel stereo tape housed in its own flight case. 2x ballance valve power amps with internal speakers /vu's/ 1/4" jack for inputs l and r /line input/ext speakers out[/quote] almost a year ago now a friend of mine bought one of those, and it only went for about 25 IIRC but the tape heads really needed a realignment... if it's the same design as the Akai one that he bought, you can take each of the 5 watt tube amps out, and make a guitar amp out of each one if you know what you're doing....i've got one of the channels, and the amp is about 60% done (usable, just not complete)....great little thing, works for bass too. Unless the tape heads don't need maintenance, in which case it can be worth a lot more than that...there's one going in a shop up the road for 80, no tubes in that one. And, if it's a studio model (with the larger reels/wider tape) then i'd imagine it's worth even more.... But really, it completely depends on the condition of it, and who you can find to buy it.

unless i've missed something here, the jamman is comprised mostly of digital circuitry, which obviously will only run off of low voltage DC. Chances are, the actual rectification and regulation of the input voltage is done internally, and the external power supply is AC simply to save the cost of putting additional unneeded circuitry into that....i can't really see a reason why it wouldn't work off a DC supply?

[quote name='Kubickiboy' post='296076' date='Oct 1 2008, 12:08 AM']Do you think I should get rid of the Alesis which goes through the FX loop in my GK and put a Comp pedal after the EMMA?[/quote] no, not unless you want to. and putting a compressor before a filter is not always detrimental....some filters actually become easier to control with compressors in front of them. of course, it depends on the filter and whether you are using both the compressor and filter properly, and what you want out of them. the short answer, i think, is that you can get a compressor pedal and put it after the EMMA if you want, but again if i were you, with that chain, i would leave the compressor at the end where you already have it. also, i hadn't noticed earlier, but you may get better result switching around the EMMA and the TCE pedal, so it goes distortion>>filter....generally, it will sound more pleasing this way, as the distortion will accentuate the filter, instead of the filter being lost in the distortion. however, that again is up to you and the only way to know is to give it a try.

compressor at the end of the chain should be fine....it should then help to level out any volume swells from envelope filters and anything else. at the beginning of the chain would work too, that's where i have mine, however your setup is different and if it were me i'd probably put the compressor where you already have it. the only thing i'd change, i think, is to put the tuner pedal first so it can get an accurate signal to tune with. however, if you're using the tuner as a mute for any effects noise (at the end of gigs/songs/etc) then obv it is best where it is.

can't you buy a kit type thing with a bunch of plugs and some cable? in fact, i seem to remember someone on here selling one recently...you'd need to buy two of them though, IIRC

where at all possible, it's always best to get the sound you want right from the start, and not have to sculpt it later...having said that, if you do have to sculpt it, it's always better to cut than boost. if the QP gives a "tone chart" reading of 7/3/6 for bass, mids, and treble...that seems to be a pretty harsh mid-cut. they do make a "five string stack" that's 7/5/7...and a 'five string passive single coil' that's 6/8/7 (probably too many mids and not enough bass there) the 'five string stack' one might interest you though, i've got something similar in my bass and i've got plenty of mids if i want them. plus, this one has no pole pieces, so it gives your bass that clean stealthy look and all that is assuming, of course, that you want to go with SD, and not Wizards or some other brand...

i've got an SD in my bass as well (not a QP though), and can't recommend it highly enough, used right it cuts through the mix exactly where i need it...having said that, it does kinda depend on what your budget is. i wouldn't worry about going active -- it's not worth it (IMO, IME, YMMV, etc) finally, if you're happy with your tone and aren't sure how new pups could improve it sonically, i know it's tough to do but honestly don't spend the money...there is no point in upgrading your bass "for the sake of it", it won't add to the value or anything else.

the guy from Kings Of Leon uses some stuff like tremolo, etc

i've done the transatlantic paypal thing, no problems so far.

still up for grabs. also, it doesn't look like i'll be able to make it tomorrow, so my apologies to phil for that :[

[quote name='OldG' post='291425' date='Sep 25 2008, 07:00 AM']I use this method: Starting on the E string, fret on the 3rd - (as if playing a G) then tap on the string over the top of the metal of the 1st fret. If the nut is about right you should just feel and maybe hear a click indicating a small clearance... If the gap is too big, lower the nut/slot - no clearance raise the nut/slot. I've set guitars and basses like this for years now , seems to work well for me [/quote] +1, i also do this and it works very well, haven't had any problems.

Not exactly sure, but am pretty sure it goes: Tip - White Ring - Black Sleeve - Ground The white will be the signal, and the black will be the power ground....so when a mono jack is inserted, the power ground is connected to ground by the sleeve of the jack plug, effectively completing the circuit and turning the preamp on. A switchcraft (or any other quality stereo jack) will do the job just fine. Again, not sure on the colors as i don't have a warwick so someone please correct me if i'm wrong, however that will certainly be the most logical and conventional method of connecting it.

that + GTR3 + Spectron = endless fun?

We're Aeterna, dubbed a "not quite progressive metal" band....although due to several lineup changes in the past year our current material ranges from thrash to post-rock, our latest endeavors seem to be heading in the direction of progressive/experimental metal. Again, due to band members coming and going (myself included) we've been set back a bit, however we're hoping to be gigging the cambridgeshire area by early 2009 and covering the rest of the UK soon after. [url="http://www.myspace.com/aeternaofficial"]http://www.myspace.com/aeternaofficial[/url]

[quote name='fekalizatorius' post='287652' date='Sep 19 2008, 08:44 PM']And for a bass... Well, my current one - Yamaha RBX-375 is a really neat one, really hard to diss - 5string, big badass humbuckers, really full rock/metal sound. For my perfect bass i would want something similar, but a 35" scale bass would be better.[/quote] have you seen the rbx775? it's basically that, a sexier version of the 375 and with a 35" scale.