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[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1499854749' post='3334041'] If you don't mind me asking, what was the pricing on something like this? I'd love a US lakland (My Skyline is delightful) But they ones that I see over here don't give me the specs that I want! [/quote] PM'd you. I have a 55-01 (Skyline) too, and that's really good (with swapped out electronics), but this is definitely a step up with woods and build quality: [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/hwh5c0.jpg[/IMG] The rosewood on the 44-94 is beautifully dark, with some nice figuring (difficult to capture), but the birdseye maple dots really add something extra IMO: [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/2d17pu0.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/sob761.jpg[/IMG] And you can certainly tell the different cuts of the neck from the maple grain, Quarter-sawn on the US & Flat-Sawn on the Skyline: [IMG]http://i65.tinypic.com/34zk1gm.jpg[/IMG] Si

Falling asleep here, but here's a pic, more tomorrow: [IMG]http://i68.tinypic.com/2ufehc2.jpg[/IMG] Cheers Si

That sounds like a ground loop hum.....which usually only rears it's ugly head when monitoring over speakers (with unbalanced cables) as opposed to being recorded and also heard on Headphones. But hey, computers can be weird! If it's a cheap laptop, then the internal power supplies are often a bit crap, sometimes once they're engaged (by plugging in the power), they can cause the USB ports to act strangely. We saw this with a number of laptops simply dropping peripheral devices on some USB ports when connecting to power, perhaps in your case it's just adding some noise if struggling to power it properly.....maybe. Would be interesting to test the 2i2 on other computers that perhaps fall above yours in the budget/specs etc. Anyway, I know it's not idea, but at least you've found the culprit. If you still want some advice, do contact Tech Support, as they will be more on top of any recent known issues with laptop brands than I am. Cheers Si

It's heeerrrreeeeeee, more later Si

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1499724444' post='3333223'] Humming is still there. I tweaked the gate and humming noise only comes back when I play.Yhis is really frustrating. [/quote] Talk to Tech Support, there may be a fault but they'll help trouble shoot it. Si

I think it's a case that he likes doing it, and some people buy them....good luck to him Si

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1499704761' post='3333035'] They do give the impression of being created from random Ebay parts & a belt sander. [/quote] I'm not sure about that, bit cynical, I think they're being quite upfront about everything: "[color=#1D2129]I’m starting my little project called “ReBirth Custom Guitars” which basically recycles forgotten & unwanted basses and guitars and brings them back to life again! I customise them myself and sometimes with some professional help as well. It’d be nice to make these left behind guitars and basses up to a decent working level. [/color][color=#1D2129]I’m not specialising in relic style. I customise and[/color] refine used guitars and basses with some characters. If you are looking for “Original” or “Real” ones!?, it is not for you. But every guitar is original with its own right to me. Most of guitars and basses here are for sale and the prices are all different which depends on how much time and money I spend on them." [color=#1D2129]Obviously he's a bassist and just a bit of an enthusiast, people have an idea, perhaps don't have a massive budget, talk to someone like Taka, make it happen. [/color] [color=#1D2129]Si[/color]

I asked and the black Tele bass with Thunderbird pickup (most recent pic on the Facebook group) would be circa £600. Also looks like he sources the parts used based on the requirements of the customer, so they're not all necessarily from the same place. Si

It's a fantastic day, super chilled, wonderful music and just really relaxing day. We went last year as well as the last time Kate played. Wish I could go next week, but have a gig this year typically. Cheers Si

Never heard of Pro Guard, another ACS user here! Si

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1499422675' post='3331455'] John is fantastic. I had a custom one made with a transformer for my orange line out. So cheap and the quality is unbelievable. [/quote] Couldn't agree more! Si

Very cool!! Horray for Laklands. I sold my DJ4 to buy a US 44-94 (currently in customs), but would absolutely get another! Si

[quote name='sk8' timestamp='1499368563' post='3331134'] Get the classic. It's ace [/quote] I got a custom . It's the Micro guts, with an added unbalanced out as through to my amp, with that unbalanced out also having a transformer (to avoid ground loops). XLR balanced out on the rear edge of it (not pictured). £42 inc delivery and a two day turnaround from order to delivery: Si

Steve's in/around Birmingham for what it's worth Si

They all look a bit 'meh' to me, especially compared to the previous series. Just seem to have slightly less character than before, a bit like a lot of modern cars all look the same now, designed by committee. Si

I do prefer VBT to VVT, but my understanding is that there's an issue with implementing VBT with passive instruments?! Something about having reduced volume across the whole bass? SI

If the issue remains, then call our Tech Support team next week (open Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm), if anyone can solve it, they can +44 01494 462246 Si

[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1498776638' post='3327041'] Cheers, I lowered the volume to make sure it's in green not clipping etc. But the high pitched noise is there even when I don't play which is frustrating. I turned away from laptop, extended the ethernal and nothing. [/quote] You shouldn't be getting any high-pitched noise at all (obviously), so adding a DI box isn't really solving the issue long term. Is the high pitch being recorded? Or just from your speakers? If the latter, how are you monitoring yourself? Through speakers connected to the rear of the 2i2? If so, are younusing balanced cables? (Two black bands around each 1/4" plug?). Does the same sound happen when monitoring using headphones from the 2i2? Si

That does seem to me what they're saying over at the Lakland Owners Group, Plek is for Skylines, all US are hand fretted. Si

Gen 1 2i2s certainly have lower headroom than the Gen 2s. Just to be clear, it's not the 2i2 that is 'sounding shocking', it's just that the input is clipping, any interface would sound bad if you clip the input. If you lower your pickups, or turn the volume down on your guitar, you'll get as good a tone into your DAW as if you used any DI box. Obviously this isn't ideal for most guitarists, and so that's why we addressed this on the Gen2 2i2s and increased the input gain level. Unless you have other uses for a DI, I'd save yourself desk space and just upgrade your Gen 1 to a Gen 2. For transparency, I work for Focusrite. Cheers Si

[quote name='Sean' timestamp='1498673729' post='3326284'] So is this the end of the road for the ME-20B and the ME-50B? I've had both, many years ago. These two are ancient now and teh 50 is a generation behind the guitar version. I found they were both ghastly especially the 20. I bought them after spending years gigging a Boss GT6 (guitar version) and loving it but I never found the bass stuff measured up. Interesting that the GT-1B, like the B3n has eschewed the XLR balanced DI out. A cost issue, I guess and the fact that at this price point and target customer group it's not seen as essential. [/quote] What you talkin' 'bout Willis? The ME-50B was/is great. Solid useable sounds (apart from perhaps the 'synth' sounds), laid out like 3 analogue pedals, perfect . I only got rid of mine as it was a chunky unit, and I just didn't need the expression pedal. I'm hoping the MS-3 bass sounds are as good, and if the pitch stuff stands up to the Line6 M range, I'll be moving over to that (the MS-3). Si

Meh, just looks like washed-out/dry rosewood......give me Pau Ferro as an alternative any day....or increasingly I'm loving roasted maple (visually anyway). Fair play to Sandberg for looking at sustainable alternatives though. Si

[quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1498734479' post='3326638'] It's nice to get what you want - so I'm pleased for you! Just out of interest, what was the M-chick that didn't hit the spot and why? (You can pm me on that one if you prefer.) [/quote] I'll drop you a PM, if for no other reason than to keep this on topic. For the record, the Maruszczyk was a brilliant bass, quality build, just a couple of specs that I didn't get on with (my fault for specifying them, but was experimenting). Si

[quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1498724625' post='3326525'] The beauty is in the simplicity. Very nice! [/quote] [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1498726724' post='3326550'] Nice simple and quality looking instrument. [/quote] This was certainly my aim Si