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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!

If any Basschatters are around next week my band (Abel Ganz) are playing in Edinburgh with the awesome Ali Ferguson Band. It's a daytime gig which is just fantastically civilised! Say hello if you come along! https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/edinburgh/the-caves/abel-ganz-ali-ferguson-band-dble-bill/e-xlxavx Abel Ganz & Ali Ferguson Band Dble Bill The Caves, Edinburgh, EH1 1NS Sat 21st September 2024 Abel Ganz & Ali Ferguson Band perform Saturday afternoon matinee show in Edinburgh's Caves

I think it's awesome it's my go to for fun but it is loud, my plan is to use it for recording either try the di or mic the cab. I've got the capo and the cranbourne audio ec1 so the plan is to record a signal from the either the capo or the Cranbourne and send the clean signal to the ashdown for a more overdriven tone. Might be overkill or it might be great but I'm glad I bought it either way. However, buying the Ashdown has made me buy a P Bass to get that old school vibe. I blame Ashdown! Seriously though I really like it.

Bought a MIM Classic P off Gerry and it was a pleasure. Lovely guy had a fantastic chat, walked away with a great bass and a free card board box! What’s not to like!

Swapped out the SGT DI for the Capo, so I could try routing the HX Stomp, some effects going to the Pre and others Post. Got a chance to use my Lounsberry Mo Bass Pedal, which is an awesome overdrive and doesn’t get the love IMHO! Sounding great so far!

I wasn’t missing it at 3 in the morning 😬!

I just look at this and I think I maybe missed a step, thanks I’ll try later!

Thanks for the reply! I just want a single output but I want to have any drives in the pre (including drives from the Stomp) and other effects from the Stomp in the post. I’m sure I could do separate outs quite easily on the Helix LT but I don’t think it’s possible in Stomp XL or not straightforward. I can have external pedals in the pre of the Capo but was hoping to use the Stomp.

Dunno if anyone has any ideas about routing with stomp XL and a Capo but I have a question I'm using the stomp for modulation and reverb etc and wanted to use the send and returns on the Capo after much head scratching I eventually followed a bloke over in TBs suggestions which is more or less below: Bass into Capo Capo Line Out Send into HX Stomp Input HX Stomp Output into Capo Loop Post Return Capo Output to destination He also suggested this: Bass into Capo Parallel Out Send into input of HX Stomp HX Stomp Send into Capo Loop Pre Return Capo Line Out Send into HX Stomp Return HX Stomp Output into Capo Loop Post Return Capo Output to destination Which also worked However, I was wondering if there is anyway you could route some stomp effects, overdrive etc to the pre-return Capo and others to the post return? The stomp has various outs and I wondered if I could send one output to the pre effects loop in the Capo and one to the post effects loop? A potential solution could be panning one signal to the left and one to the right (pre left post right) and that might work but no luck. Then I thought maybe I could have separate outputs for each path but you can't have an effects loop in the stomp and two paths and i couldn't seem to get the send and returns to work. Might not be doable or even desirable 😄 But if anyone has any ideas!

Very excited!