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Turns out the high mass bridge I has had left an indentation in the finish so I have to stick with it. 😔

Just wondered if anyone had tried the Hosco vintage Fender style bass bridges. I’m considering the Hosco, the more expensive Allparts and the even more expensive Fender. They all look very similar.

Knob settings Here are detailed settings for each block to recreate Tim Lefebvre’s style on the HX Stomp: 1. Amp Block: Ampeg SVT-4 Pro • Drive: 3.5 • Bass: +4.0 dB • Midrange: +3.0 dB • Frequency: 200 Hz • Treble: -1.0 dB • Presence: +2.0 dB • Channel Volume: Adjust to taste. 2. Overdrive Block: Obsidian 7000 • Blend: 55% • Drive: 4.5 • Bass: +2.0 dB • Midrange: +3.0 dB • Treble: +1.5 dB • Level: Match to unity gain. • Attack: Low (for rounder attack) • Grunt: Midrange setting. 3. Modulation Block: Dimension Chorus • Rate: 0.8 Hz • Depth: 50% • Mix: 35% • Tone: Flat. 4. Compression Block: LA Studio Comp • Threshold: -28 dB • Ratio: 4:1 • Attack: 50 ms • Release: 90 ms • Gain: +3.0 dB. 5. Cab Block: 4x10 SVT • Mic: 57 Dynamic • Low Cut: 80 Hz • High Cut: 6 kHz • Distance: 1 inch. 6. Optional Synth Textures: Synth-O-Matic • Wave Shape: Square • Frequency: 200 Hz • Mix: 30% • Attack: Medium (5 ms). Final Signal Chain Order: 1. LA Studio Comp 2. Ampeg SVT-4 Pro 3. Obsidian 7000 4. Dimension Chorus 5. 4x10 SVT Cab 6. Synth-O-Matic (optional for experimentation). These settings should provide a solid Lefebvre-inspired sound. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything further!

Has anyone had a look at the Tonecrafter GPT for ChatGPT? I’m very lazy so it’s quite attractive 😀. Seems quite interesting. i asked for suggestions for Tim Lebvre tone and got this result Tim Lefebvre is known for his distinctive bass tones, often characterized by deep, warm lows, overdriven mids, and modulated textures. Here’s a recommended tone setup for the Line 6 HX Stomp, tailored to his style: Key Elements of Tim Lefebvre’s Tone: 1. Amp Model: • Ampeg SVT-4 Pro or Ampeg B-15 are great starting points in the HX Stomp. • Set Gain to moderate for slight breakup. • Boost the low mids (around 150-250 Hz) for warmth. • Cut slightly around 1-2 kHz if his smoother tones are desired. 2. Overdrive: • Use the Obsidian 7000 block (Darkglass-style preamp) for a driven, modern sound. • Blend: Set around 50-60% to retain clean lows. • Drive: Medium for growl. • Boost: Low-mid frequencies for punch. 3. Modulation and Effects: • Chorus: Use Dimension Chorus or 60s Bias Trem subtly to add movement. • Rate: Slow. • Depth: Moderate. • Pitch Shift: Add Simple Pitch for slight detuning for texture. 4. Compression: • LA Studio Comp works well. • Ratio: 4:1. • Attack: Slow for natural transients. • Release: Fast to keep articulation. 5. Cabinet: • 4x10 SVT Cab with a mic blend like the 57 Dynamic for punch and clarity. 6. Signal Chain Order: • Input > Compression > Amp > Overdrive > Modulation > EQ > Cab. Additional Tips: • Experiment with parallel signal chains to blend clean tones with effects. • If Lefebvre’s more experimental tones are your target, try adding the Synth-O-Matic or Bitcrusher blocks for unique textures. Would you like detailed knob settings for any of these blocks?

Anyone tried these? I’m thinking of modding my Brian (Bacchus) jazz!

I'm the proverbial bawhair away from buying that!

Hi I recently bought a Fender 50s Classic p bass. First P Bass I've ever owned and I love it but I was wondering if there is a similar old school style P Bass but with a thinner neck? I'm used to a Musicman and found the odd part a wee bit of a struggle on the P Bass.... I could just practice a bit of course!