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[quote name='Bo0tsy' timestamp='1447591642' post='2908685'] The UI IS clunky and complicated but given the range of effects achievable, it's worth the effort. [/quote] There is no denying that it makes top quality noises!

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1447258461' post='2906205'] Conversely, the Octavius Squeezer also showed us that complicated does not mean a better user experience. [/quote] Word. I loved it until I had to move past the presets. Then I sold it.

If your bod is happy to program all the squelchiness then that is one step less. You have all the kit to do the rest. There will be at the very least a "small" amount of latency. Probably not enough to bother you. You adapt pretty quickly. I have often wondered why more people do not use the filters etc which are in all DAWs by now.

Thanks everyone - it has given him plenty to think about

It was not Sharay Reed however do not let that stop you going to the show. It was AWESOME!

It could be an impuls-compensated design. I have no idea and cannot speak for Mr Bergantino, but ACME have done something similar and people talk highly of it.

This sounds like an issue a DB bash would help with. Lots of basses with different set ups. The last one was fun. Shall we?

I have messed with action using adjusters. What did it for me was that with a super low action the bass just did not respond in the way I wanted. It was not a volume issue it was a "voice" issue for the instrument.

[b] [size=3]Looks interesting. [/size][/b] [size=3]http://bergantino.com/product/hg310-loudspeaker/[/size] [b] Product Description[/b] [b]HG310 ‘Holo-Graphic’ 3-10″ & Tweeter Acoustic Instrument Loudspeaker[/b] The Bergantino Audio Systems ‘Holo-Graphic’ HG series of lightweight speaker cabinets break the barrier of 2-dimensional sound. Three woofers are mated to a lightweight sealed cabinet with 2 facing forward and a third facing rearward. This speaker orientation generates a 3-dimensional soundstage that makes any acoustic or solid-body instrument come alive and project a superior depth of sound. The HG310 is the perfect speaker cabinet to reproduce all acoustic instruments including guitar, mandolin, upright bass, acoustic bass guitar, banjo and violin. It will also transform your solid-body violin, viola, cello or upright bass from a single point source into a 360-degree experience. When the HG310 is combined with the Bergantino B|Amp and dedicated profile, you get an excellent acoustic instrument speaker. B|AMP feature’s such as a variable high-pass filter, variable feedback filter and speaker phase reverse capability, combine to give you the ultimate amplification system for acoustic instruments. The precision tuned cabinet architecture and the enclosure is built with the finest lightweight Italian poplar plywood (with Baltic birch baffle board) selected to our specifications. This lightweight cabinet material (along with the lightweight magnet material) helps reduce the overall cabinet weight. A rigid black grille is added to protect the drivers from damage. Like all Bergantino Audio loudspeakers, the internal components used are extremely high quality and they are of Bergantino design. No ‘off-the-shelf’ parts are used. Woofers with Neodymium magnet material are used for the low frequency section of the HG series cabinets, resulting in a very clear sound, punchy low-end, sweet midrange and reduced weight. The HG series cabinets have a High Intelligibility Compression Driver w/ Constant Directivity Horn to ensure consistent coverage from the lowest to the highest frequencies. This horn is mated to the tri-woofer arrangement through a custom designed phase-coherent crossover with a tweeter control. The HG series cabinets are covered in durable vintage Bordeaux tolex, have mounted rubber feet and include a high-impact metal grill for durability and acoustical transparency.[list] [*]Woofer: 3-10” Neodymium Magnet Woofers [*]Tweeter: High Intelligibility Compression Driver w/ Constant Directivity Horn [*]Cabinet Design: Sealed [*]Cabinet Material: Lightweight Italian Poplar w/ Birch Baffle [*]Cabinet Covering: Vintage Bordeaux Tolex [*]Impedance: 5.3-ohms [*]Power Handling: 600W RMS [*]Crossover: Custom Phase-Coherent Crossover w/ Tweeter Control [*]Frequency Response: 43hZ – 15KhZ [*]Sensitivity: 99db @ 2.83v / 1-meter [*]Dimensions: 22-3/4”H x 18-1/2”W x 12-1/2”D [*]Weight: 36 Lbs. [*]ProNet Price: $1199.00 [/list]

Newtone strings did some bass guitar strings for me for a 41" scale. They should fit.

[quote name='Mottlefeeder' timestamp='1447082423' post='2904665'] If you are thinking U-bass, have a look at the Countryman Bass Uke - 3-Band EQ Built-in tuner Intonated bridge (bridge slot is straight across the body, but bridge is contoured from E to G) Aguila strings It is well made and sounds good - £150 [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Countryman_U_bass.html"]http://www.bassdirec...man_U_bass.html[/url] or [url="http://www.omegamusic.co.uk/collections/bass-ukuleles"]http://www.omegamusi...s/bass-ukuleles[/url] (currently sold out!) David [/quote] Ooh, that looks nice.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1447070125' post='2904514'] Brighton - [url="http://www.theacousticmusicco.co.uk/"]http://www.theacousticmusicco.co.uk/[/url] [/quote] Uh oh! Thanks

Not for me, but a friend is looking to upgrade what he has and we feel the need to go on a roadtrip. You really do have to actually play and acoustic instrument to know if it is the one for you.

The Ubass is great, but the Harley Benton version is there in terms of tone even if the fit and finish is not as good as the Kala. But it is A LOT cheaper at £92ish http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_kahuna_clu_bass.htm .

If he says he is not there, then he will more than likely not be there! Ho hum, I would have gone to see Mr Henry anyway so it is all good. And I am sure that anyone Mr Henry deems to be funky enough to play in his band will be funky enough for me

I have one spare ticket for the Manchester gig on Nov 13th. Anyone fancy it?

This looks interesting https://www.facebook.com/michaelarnopolsoundworks/photos/a.409454102536357.1073741829.405824599565974/572034532944979/?type=3

It is out in the US. Early next year for us.