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  1. Graynote started following FT: Thomastik Spirocore Double Bass String, G Light 3/4 , Precision bass control plate? , Sorted… pls delete and 6 others
  2. Graynote
    I’m looking for exactly this. Did anyone get anywhere with this?
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    AI combos only ever any use for low volume situations as the cabs just don’t project, but the heads are the finest ever made (and they’re not made any more so likely to become highly sought after. Keep the Acoustic image head and use a different cab. I use a 1x12 Eich cab which is stupidly light and very loud and sounds amazing. I believe they also do a 10’’ speaker if you’re looking for ultra portable. You and the audience will then both be able to hear your bass. No need for any monitoring…
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    Selling my 2021 American Ultra. Bass is in very good condition, has a couple of very small marks. One on headstock, one light scratch where the bass sits on your leg (couldn’t get a photograph of it) couple of marks on the scratch plate from being played. Has a great vintage tone and got that precision thump when panned to the neck pickup. The bridge pickup sounds very vintage jazz bass. Works really well as either a passive or an active bass. In passive mode it has a low pass filter. As an active bass has a 3 band boost/cut eq for tone shaping. Has a light flame in the maple of the neck to give it a bit more class! Includes the case and all the original case candy. Case is immaculate. Lovely bass, only selling as I have a number of basses that do a similar job and want to create a bit more elbow room in my studio!! From the Fender website: American Ultra is our most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Precision Bass features a unique "Modern D" neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets means effortless action, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities - without hum. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights. Other features include "F"-stamped lightweight vintage-paddle tuning machines with tapered shafts, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded hardshell case. FEATURES Alder or ash body One Ultra Noiseless Vintage split-coil P Bass® pickup; one Ultra Noiseless Vintage single-coil Jazz Bass pickup "Modern D"-shaped neck profile 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard; 21 medium-jumbo frets HIGHLIGHTS MODERN "D" NECK Slim with wide shoulders, the “Modern D” neck profile works for any style of playing. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth Ultra satin finish make the neck effortless to play. 10”-14” COMPOUND-RADIUS Built for speed and easy bending, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. ULTRA NOISELESS VINTAGE PICKUPS The Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups feature true classic Fender tone without hum. ENHANCED BODY CONTOURS The tapered neck heel allows unparalleled access to the upper registers of the fingerboard, while the sculpted rear body contour is designed for comfort. REDESIGNED ACTIVE/PASSIVE PREAMP Redesigned for the Ultra Noiseless Vintage bass pickups, this 18 volt preamp features sweeter highs, focused mids and more usable bass. An active/passive mini switch allows you to change modes on the fly. HIMASS™ BRIDGE The HiMass bridge delivers rock-solid sustain, intonation and tuning stability. SPECS BODY Body Material Alder Body Finish Gloss Urethane Body Shape Precision Bass® NECK Neck Material Maple Neck Construction 5-Bolt Neck Finish Ultra Satin Urethane with Gloss Headstock Face Neck Shape Modern "D" Scale Length 34" (86.36 cm) Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 10" to 14" Compound Radius (254 mm to 355.6 mm) Number of Frets 21 Fret Size Medium Jumbo Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.625" (41.3 mm) Position Inlays White Pearloid Dot - 7mm Side Dots White Truss Rod Bi-Flex™ ELECTRONICS Bridge Pickup Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Jazz Bass® Middle Pickup Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Precision Bass® Controls Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Passive Tone, Active/Passive Mini Toggle Switching None Configuration SS HARDWARE Bridge 4-Saddle HiMass™ (Toploaded) Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines Fender® "F" Light-Weight Vintage-Paddle Keys with Tapered Shafts Pickguard 3-Ply Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top Neck Plate
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    Hi Where/ how often/ what sort of venues do you gig at? I’m not close geographically but often gig with outfits where I’m reading their charts or learning stuff with tricky arrangements having not met all of the band before the gig.
  6. Graynote
    It’s a 2007 bass. The first 2 digits of Mo’s serial numbers are the year of manufacture, the third digit is the number of the bass made in that year, so this is the 4th bass he made in 2007.
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    I use a TC electronics BG250 208 as a small drummerless gig highly portable combo. I also sit down fairly low when playing so can use it as a stool… works well for EUB and double bass gigs. Also for electric bass gigs but sometimes put some sort of pre amp in front of it if I want a less ‘pure’ tone for electric bass. For anything a little louder, up to stupidly loud, I use one of my acoustic image heads, but they have recently ceased manufacturing as the founder Rick Jones tragically died recently. Best sounding DB amps I have ever played, and I’ve tried most of those mentioned in the thread. Worth looking out for one second hand if you can find one. I used to use some cabs I made myself that were like a handmade individually tuned version of the EA wizzy cab (I tuned them side by side with a wizzy until it sounded better than the wizzy). However I recently got really obsessed by weight and now use an Eich 12’’ cab which is stupidly light and rated at about 400w so don’t need to worry about turning up the acoustic image head. Just use 2 of these cabs for very loud gigs. Looked into the PJB stuff. Really couldn’t see the point. The smaller stuff was too quiet to use on even some drummerless gigs. The more powerful stuff is pretty compact but massively heavy compared to the alternatives so ruled all their gear out on weight grounds as I’m well past the stage of carrying heavy gear about for no good reason!
  9. Graynote
    How does the Felix compare to using a twin channel clarus that would appear to have a lot of the same features built into the preamp stage of the amp?
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    Message me.
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    Hi Is this bass still available?
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    Hi Is this bass still available?
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