LewisK1975

There is a post from 14/7/15 saying 2-3 weeks turnaround at the moment but also says (with a comedy picture!) that they are heaving at the moment. No bad thing, good to see they're busy...guess I'll just have to wait!

Cheers Matt, hadn't thought of that - didn't think there were many companies left now that had a full summer shutdown..

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1437387842' post='2825460'] Get one with a sweepable mid range - it can be extremely useful in some situations to get rid of some nasty feedback (and/or honking on the brass mics especially) - unless you have a big graphic EQ (i.e. 15 - 30, not 6 or 7 bands) and one with built in FX saves you another bit of kit to buy. [/quote] +1 for the passive mixer / powered speakers. Good advice here about the sweepable / semi-parametric mid too. We were having hellish issues with low frequency feedback until we worked out how to use the sweepable mid. Oh the joy of working that one out. For reference we are using a Behringer mixer - Some people scoff at these but they are really good value for what you get...Mackie subs and JBL tops.

Hey All - anyone had recent orders with roqsolid? Just wondering what the turn times are like presently? Ordered and paid 10 days ago, but my order status still just says 'processing'. Maybe I'm just impatient! Ha!

[quote name='Conan' timestamp='1437044405' post='2823037'] I'd have thought the Big Twin II ticks all of your boxes... Or two Big Baby IIs for the modular version [/quote] yup. 4ohms, so just flip your switch on the rear of the blacksmith to 4ohms+, plug in and off you go. Bet it would sound AMAZING.

I think you need to post up good pictures of the rear panel of both the amp and cab. Then you'll get a definitive answer on here within moments!

[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1436780988' post='2820585'] Not normal no (whatever that means for a 70s Fender ), but here's another 1976 P with a similarly placed logo - [url="https://reverb.com/item/823510-fender-precision-bass-1976-black"]https://reverb.com/i...bass-1976-black[/url] Normal would be more like this - [url="http://www.vintageandrare.com/product/Fender-Precision-Bass-Fretless-1976-Natural-46183"]http://www.vintagean...6-Natural-46183[/url] [/quote] Yes this is what I thought, of the two 70's Precisions I've owned (both 78's) neither of them were that poorly placed. Good to know it's not unusual though!

Just come across this online - Wondering if this could be considered normal from a 70's Fender? Part of the Logo is actually under the string tree! BTW I am not suggesting in any way, shape or form that this is not a genuine Fender, before anyone launches into me! (I blacked out the full serial) [attachment=196193:dodgy decal.JPG]

Just got a 2004 USA Musicman SUB 5 string for £200. A Bargain by any stretch of the imagination.[attachment=196192:SUB5.jpg]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436518432' post='2818727'] Quite a bit cheaper when bought direct . [/quote] Yep £479 delivered from Barefaced Direct - Of course you might have to wait a bit longer, but I think Alex & co. are now turning orders faster than ever before...

Tried a few different sets on my Sandberg VM5 and EXL165-5's are the ones I've settled on. 45-65-85-105 and a stunning non-tapered 135 for the Low B. Great strings!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1436360650' post='2817477'] no need to use speaker cables into active speakers, surely? [/quote] Correct - going from a passive mixer to powered/active speakers, you use instrument / mic cable..

For adding a bit of dirt to your sound, I really like the EBS Billy Sheehan pedal. It splits your signal into 2 after the input and you have separate volumes for the clean and overdrive sounds so it's easy to dial in as much or as little overdirve as you want. Then also has a compressor switch with 3 settings (off, medium, high). Worth a look for you I think. It also has effects loops for the clean and overdrive via insert or 'Y' cables. I also have a sansamp paradriver (similar to the bass driver but also has a midrange control), useful for adding a bit of grit and sound shaping before the amp.. Same as everything tho, you won't know til you try them unfortunately. Nothing like your own ears to judge your sound! We are all usually our own worst critics!

[quote name='Byo' timestamp='1436309668' post='2817042'] Check [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/"]http://www.ovnilab.com/[/url] for reviews of many of the comps on the market and all done by a bass player. [/quote] +1 - one of the best online resources for everything you need to know about compression. Start by reading the FAQ section right at the top of the page..

Yep - just a normal XLR-XLR cable, same as a standard mic cable. Used them for years with my ABM evo ii without any issues whatsoever...

I had a set of Seymour duncan QP's in an MIM Jazz 5, straight swap fit, great sound! I'd imagine the Squiers are built to the same pickup rout dimensions...

All Sandberg basses have Zero Frets. That must count for something?

Got the Para driver yesterday - basically the pedal version of the RPM rackmount unit. Put at the end of my chain after TU3 - EBS Billy sheehan - MXR M87 comp. Put together at home last night and very happy with the results. Set the sansamp with treble at 3pm, mid frequency at about 2.5khz, mid level at about 1:30pm, bass 12:00, drive at 11:00, blend set fully to the pedal (full CW), overall level to match volume without pedal engaged. Really brought out the top end like I'd hoped. Worth noting that it when switched on, it dramatically changes the sound of the EBS sheehan distortion channel. Had to tweak that a little! Looking forward to gig volume on the weekend now!

Got the above yesterday - basically the pedal version of the RPM rackmount unit. Put at the end of my chain after TU3 - EBS Billy sheehan - MXR M87 comp. Wanted a good preamp pedal after suffering with a lack of top end from a PUMA 500 into Barefaced super compacts. Basically the EQ frequencies on the PUMA aren't well suited to the BF SC's which, lacking tweeters, top out at 4khz. Tried a Behringer BDI-21 which I had lying around and got pleasing results, but being a brand snob when it comes to gear, I wanted a sansamp - did some research (on here mainly, and youtube) and decided on the Para driver as opposed to the standard bass drived to get some more control over the mids (the para has a frequency selectable mid control). Put together at home last night and very happy with the results. Set the sansamp with treble at 3pm, mid frequency at about 2.5khz, mid level at about 1:30pm, bass 12:00, drive at 11:00, blend set fully to the pedal (full CW), overall level to match volume without pedal engaged. Really brought out the top end like I'd hoped. Worth noting that it when switched on, it dramatically changes the sound of the EBS sheehan distortion channel. Had to tweak that a little! Looking forward to gig volume on the weekend now!

I've got 2 Barefaced super compacts, a Tecamp PUMA 500 and a TC BH250. All nice and lightweight and could work really well with one set for deep bottom end and the other set for top end / overdrive. Billy Sheehan has been doing it for ever so it cant be that bad an idea?!?!?

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1435788203' post='2812555'] Personally, I can't stand the stock strings, and I've changed them pretty quickly on both of the brand new Sandbergs I've had. I much prefer either d'addario prosteels or Dunlop Super Brights (which is what I'm currently using). I'm using 040"-.120" gauge, but obviously that's entirely personal. As far as the setup goes, I wouldn't worry too much, because you'd probably have to tweak it within the next 6 months or so even if you kept the same strings on! Gorgeous bass btw! [/quote] Yeah I know you're right, just trying to minimize any pain, like I said, the setup of the bass was absolutely perfect, easily the best setup bass I've ever played by a country mile. I've done my own setups forever and this one was better than anything I've ever managed to do with any other bass I've owned. The B, E and A have gone a bit duff for my liking now though.. I'm pretty confident doing setups so I guess I'll just swap them over and see what happens! It's supplied with 40-60-80-100-128 and I'm gonna be putting on 45-65-85-105-135 so I wont be surprised if the neck shifts a little. I've got the right tools for the job (this is the key, plus some knowledge and patience!) so should be OK to correct for the gauge change..

Here's my VM5 which I got from Bass direct in May (the picture is from their website too) I'd been playing a mex Jazz V up to that point and the difference is startling! What Strings are people generally using for replacing the supplied Sandberg ones? I'd like to keep the same gauge if possible as the setup was flawless and I dont want to mess it up!! [attachment=195460:VM5Front590.jpg] [attachment=195461:VM5Top590.jpg] [attachment=195462:VM5Head.jpg] [attachment=195463:VM5Rear590.jpg]

SH1T bad luck fella - Gutting. I'll keep my eyes peeled but I doubt it'll turn up anywhere near me in South Wales but you never know...

Just noticed that some of the major stores are now showing these in stock - anybody got one yet?