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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.

The bridge assembly in question is a cheap and cheerful Ebay 5 string bridge which works surprisingly well. It does have floating saddles so I could experiment with putting something under those just to see. It would be a bodge, but that is my speciality There is no way of loading aftermarket saddles onto it sadly:( They are not Gotoh shaped. I figured that the pressure of under bridge plate or neck pocket would be too much, but it is good to actually have that confirmed. Thanks

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1442414494' post='2866798'] [color=#141823][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]In the discussion PJB claims that it will replace a Mesa 400+[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] I used to run a Boogie head. I was thrilled when I got something lighter. But it was never a like for like replacement. Talk about putting pressure on your own product!

What has come through from this is that John himself suggests the 250k resistor as an option. If I still get no joy then I will put an either/or switch in and, as Hannah Montanna would say, get the best of both worlds But thanks everyone for your answers and PMs.

I am a woodworking numpty. I REALLY have no idea. I have just finished a bass in Danish oil. It was so easy even I could do it. The surface was sanded clean and then I rubbed the oil on. And then it dried. Then I did it again. And then it dried. And then it was finished.

I have piezo bridges on two of my basses. I fancy piezo action on another but the bridge will not accommodate it. Could I place an under saddle kind of strip between the bridge and body or even in the neck pocket? Would there be too much pressure? It would probably be as easy to buy a new bridge, but I was just wondering. I need to get out more. TIA.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1446250340' post='2898188'] He paid about £500 for it too 😩 [/quote] Double sadness