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I'd say the ToneBone BassBone is a good idea...but it would break the bank...so...I don't know but there might be AB / Y pedals out there that go the other way maybe? 2 inputs into one output instead of 1 input into 2 outputs. Either way you want to balance the volume...The BassBone is the one but it's not cheap.

[quote name='BigRedX' post='503131' date='Jun 1 2009, 06:09 PM']Sorry, but that's completely wrong. The only difference between shimming at one end of the neck pocket and shimming the whole neck pocket is the thickness of material needed to get the same change in action and the position of the headstock in relation to the body. It's all simple geometry - look at the diagrams I posted.[/quote] Well it happened to my Yammie. I was told it would, tried it...it did! Action is the same throughout pretty much.

My Trace cab is heavy...but I LOVE it's sound! Markbass cabs are light...but I don't like the sound. I look at it this way; Once you've moved it and put it down...your not carrying it anymore. So...does the weight really matter? Simple right? [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='504795' date='Jun 3 2009, 04:08 PM']I play better when I'm happy with my sound.[/quote] +1 Once rehearsal I just could not stop playing ANYTHNING because I found my perfect tone...I just wanted to hear it over and over. But before that, and sometimes even now if I user other gear, I would go home unsatisfied and would play as little as poss...because my tone was dire. When you love your tone you just want to keep hearing it and playing makes you happier. Now...if I could get my practise level tone to sound the same at volume I'd be a REALLY happy bassist...

What the HELL!? That's so stupid it made me cringe...why would anyone do that? Chop some headstock off and make a 4-string? Adding a string works...loosing one doesn't. I've never heard of this model before either...but I'm not sure. The old Squier series were basic...nothing fancy like this...But again, who knows what's out there! That's just stupid man!

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='370532' date='Jan 5 2009, 01:15 AM']Bit of a dilema here... I'm trying to decide which to buy - a Traban Chaos Core 5 or Ibanez SR505. I've tried the SR505, very nice, light quite comfortable. Not tried the Traban though. Price is very similar, but not sure which is better. Musical style would be heavy rock, metal, punk etc. using both pick and fingerstyle. Can't find a dealer in the UK that carries the Traban to try out unfortunately. Anyone got any recommendations?[/quote] Traben basses are hard to find in this country. I got one but it took AGES! Almost no one online has one. Anyways, the Chaos Core will give you the sound you want, exposed pole humbuckers always give that Low-mid punchy sound so with 2 you'll geta clear, crisp but punchy sound...could not be considered nasal at all! It would shake the earth (amp / cab allowing) but still retail bell like clarity. Built quality will not match the Ibanez though...BE CAREFUL! The fretwork on some Traben are DIRE! Sharp edges and some don't even span across the board! Neck is thin like Ibanez but rounder like Fender, the board also has a rounder radius to it, less than Fender but more than Ibanez. The Ibanez...I can highly recommend these obviously, I'm a fan of Ibanez. Might not instantly get you the tone you desire though (but you didn't specify, only genres) but is very versatile. Neck is better and build quality 9/10 times faultless, right down the things they COULD hide like the neck pocket...even that is finished to a hight standard! Neck is thin and almost flat, fingerboard is also almost flat. Overall...tone wise the Traben would be best but try before you buy and don't be afraid to be picky! Overall quality, uses and value...the Ibanez is best. Playability? That's down to personal pref so I'll let you try that. They are both VERY easy to play. Hope this helped.

[quote name='Shaggy' post='504779' date='Jun 3 2009, 03:59 PM']cut them at the lug they're soldered to (sloppy) or unsolder them (neat)[/quote] I can NEVER seem to get the solder on the pots to melt! I have always cut mine because of this but would really like to solder them out next time. ANy particular soldering iron I could use? It's also worth asking, what's the best solder as well. I always used what I could...but I'd like to do it 100% expert next time. Changing a pickup from a cheap one is a great idea. Even changing a good one IF you know what sound you want and know what the pickup can offer. I put a DiMarzio Will Power in my P-bass that is now so heavily modded but it was once a Squier. The pickup change is drastic! It's STILL my loudest bass and the pickup is so sensative you can hammer from nowehere onto the 12th fret and slide down with no effort yet it sounds so big and clear! SO go ahead with the change. 1/4 punders are hot output too...I got a Jazz 1/4 pounder in my Yamaha RBX 270J...It's so much louder than the P-pickup that's in as well (Yamaha is a P/J style). If I ever got another P-bass...if I ever wanted another (I love this one!) I would most DEFO put another Will Power in.

I was lucky to get mine, which I didn't take to as much as I thought in the end. The UK has very limited supply of Traben basses...they don't seem to ship far from the USA at the moment. Pretty much no one will have them in stock...I phoned to find out when I got mine. If anyone really wants a Traben I still have it. It's an Array LTD 5-string, not a Choas though, MM/J pickups etc.

I'm gonna be in the market for wireless soon...My playing on stage has always been nutty...It's fair enough the guitarists have learned to duck ( ) but the cable gets in the way and restricts movement...and expression... I wanna know what this one is like if someone can review.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='503680' date='Jun 2 2009, 12:20 PM']aren't these discontinued? I assume you are speaking of Ed Friedland's review. If not, it is well worth a watch. [/quote] LOL, the "Bass Whisperer"...He really loved that G&L Tribute L-2500...watched a vid he just didn't put it down...longest review ever! That and the Bongo VI. Great reviewer...knows his stuff and can play! Not too keen on those Yammies...Like the others but not those...I dunno they just don't resonate the way I like. You can get a good sound though but...I like to have some weight reminding me I'm playing a bass.