lemmywinks

I think you're seriously underestimating my dislike for long cable runs! There's a few venues we play where we put one set of lights a bit further from the stage, one is in an empty DJ box and the cable run has to go over a door so wireless would be handy for us. Was looking at IEC to 5v USB adapters with a passthrough so we could power them from the same plug as the lights but haven't found anything suitable yet, seen the clover leaf style IEC but not the bulkier one we need. Just one of those cable tied to each bar would be fine for us - plug a USB cable in and it's ready to go.

Conversely I think bass players and bands in general sound miles better these days than they did when big old Peavey etc rigs were the standard. I've always enjoyed playing through old rigs (carted around a Hartke stack for years) but every time I've changed amps it's been for clarity and being able to hear myself better with light weight and compact size as a bonus. I don't use any backline now and get the clearest sound I've ever had. We also have a very good PA so I sound better out front too.

If you're on big stages then surely you'll have decent monitoring provided anyway? I wouldn't use an amp at all!

Cool, would be disappointing if there was some horrible routing under there.

Incidentally what is under the bridge (on the bass, not the RHCP song)? Love the figuring of the wood but the big 'orrible bridge spoils it.

Useless for me as the Windows app doesn't work on my Windows 2in1 (probably a 32bit issue or doesn't work with the Bay Trail chip) despite there being no system requirements to speak of other than needing Windows 10. Works fine on my 2in1 Ultrabook (Core M7, 64bit) but that doesn't fit in my gigbag, may try installing 64bit Windows on my smaller one and seeing if it works. Our guitarist linked me to their announcement post on FB and there were a lot of angry customers on there. Seems like a really bad move.

Well that's a debate in and of itself! Quoted ratings are stated as 200w for both I think, no idea if they are realistic numbers or marketing trickery though. If this is going to be pedalboard mounted I wonder if it has any splash proofing as the risk is far greater on the floor at the front of the stage.

It's a fair bit bigger than the Elf and also the BAM200: AE Ant - 21 x 11.8 x 6.2 cm TE Elf - 17.1 x 10.4 x 3.4 cm TC BAM - 16.6 x 13.3 x 4.3 cm

Actual legit "lawsuit" model as well.

There's a Letts on Facebook for £400: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1285303898299129/

It's not my desk so our guitarist will be in charge of that, my only responsibility is bringing a Windows tablet instead of an iPad.

Seems like the 5.1 update is imminent for the DL32R according to Mackie: https://www.facebook.com/Mackie/photos/a.442237711144/10157709728736145/?type=3&__xts__[0]=68.ARDVgN1ExFz3wYTy_NdozHEDYvO10CU5J0AGnysUH4aiTxOz06ivAjxiLBE9n7_AD7sOcCCAllcjXl2J-lH7dvGZEIh2E2kFKN-DDvJmy_tl6sOYdLGeix36Doe30NQLFR8Tv_SUj36e4_rWedxW5oxYTvah-Eti4AOGNHFyrManutmriTopCuAaJfs_5qLuSLihilw6E07aGmSgGttrRwroP3-NgAHYSUu-glH1BN4PI0VAs4UskOb_a4oPmBGjE5kT8YXUUMLA8QknOg8iyS2gBZIWu9_0c9t14Dr87OgXafL7IUXmgn6fDefgRw6OIA7JYlBXZ5naOg8Y2w&__tn__=-R

I really liked the EBS Multicomp for slap in dual band mode. You can attenuate the high and low bands with micro pots inside the pedal, handy for getting that smooth sound on pops.

Looked pretty mint too, was at the Blackpool store if anybody is interested.

Spotted a TC BG208 for £199 at a Money Traders store yesterday, looked ideal for small quieter gigs. If I didn't have a little setup already I would have grabbed it.

If the seller uses Hermes and the package never arrives but the courier has marked it as delivered and forged your signature then Paypal will side with the seller. Happened to me (not off here or even bass related btw) and it isn't an isolated incident by any means.

I use FB, Gumtree and Preloved almost exclusively as they're free, stopped selling on here when the fee was introduced. I do shift some bits on eBay, usually smaller items with a BIN cheaper than sold listings. The marketplace here is handy if you want something specific as items tend to hang around with ensuing price drops, got some great deals on parts through here which would have sold in no time on eBay/FB.

Not sure I'm getting this, did some company claim the rights to use the logo in China and now Roger can't use his own logo there without permission or something? Does this mean the clones on AliExpress are legit? 😂

Well done, maybe Roger Sadowsky will give you a pat on the head? I'm also pretty sure if either Warwick or Sadowsky thought it was a massive issue they could have easily changed it themselves, what with having amazingly well equipped workshops at their disposal and the original logo files to print them from. I don't really understand the fuss over placeholder logos on prototype basses, presumably they sound and play great with excellent build quality or they wouldn't be there on show for everybody to see.

Presumably they assume most people aren't going to get hung up on a headstock logo to the point of not taking their new line of basses to the biggest music trade show on the planet. I get the feeling timing was tight on these and they were on a deadline for Namm.

Can see the Metroline and Masterbuilt ones here I think:

It was mentioned in the video that they are the first prototypes and the logo and string retainer were incorrect.

Same!

Set of Duncans on eBay, prob get them for £80: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seymour-Duncan-Bass-Lines-SBJ-3B-SBJ-3N-Jazz-Bass-Pickups/174148573264?hash=item288c105850%3Ag%3ALq0AAOSw6PpeFK8U&LH_ItemCondition=3000

Go used definitely. I got a set of Nordstrands on here for £70 last year and some Wizard '84s just sold for £80 so you can definitely get within budget if you wait for a good deal. Artec SE preamps are extremely good for not much money and are prewired with push fit connectors so there's minimal soldering, I have one in my backup bass and I can't fault it. If your Squire is passive then you probably won't fit everything under the bell plate so that's worth considering as it would limit your options to something designed to fit (and way over budget) like the East J series. Some Jazz basses have the neck pickup and control cavity routed as one big hole so there's would be space for a 9v battery if that's the case, have a look under the pickguard! Oh and obviously keep all the old bits in case you decide to sell the bass, modded instruments tend to be worth less than the sum of their parts.