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Perhaps you could provide a short recording so we can hear what the issue is? Si

[quote name='OmeDunk' timestamp='1487316934' post='3238821'] Nice, Simon! Things I did notice:[list] [*]the difference between passive and active MK1's is more noticeable than the difference between active/passive Barts [*]the MK1's are not highly regarded (on TB), but they sound like fine single coils to me [*]the Barts are not better, but different. Warmer, growly indeed [/list] I also own a (stock) Lakland 55-01. And I like the Barts a lot. Not sure if I am convinced enough to invest a large sum of money. [/quote] I agree with a lot of this, my feelings are that the USA passive sound is (IMO) a lot better than the MK-1 passive sound, but the active is sound is just different (and preferable to me). The stock MK-1s are actually split coils as opposed to true single coils, but the USA Barts in my case are Dual Coils, so undoubtably some of the sound difference is that. Si

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1487264572' post='3238503'] Getting rid of some excess instruments this week, I guess another Jake might be in order in the near future. There's one I want to base it off on the website, what's Adrian's stock necks like? Might not have to go for a customish build as this one looks perfect. [/quote] My custom Jake just had the standard neck dimensions and it was very comfortable, fairly shallow for a Precision neck, but not too shallow lol. Just very nice Si

Sold a pedal to Jordi with no issues, very nice guy, quick payment etc. Cheer Si

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1487090232' post='3236955'] they all seem to say 'pre-order - delivery in 8-10 weeks', so it sounds like a more expensive method of ordering directly from Ryan, unless I'm missing something? [/quote] I just spoke to Ryan and he's just wrapping up their order currently. So the pedals will ship to Andertons soon and be available directly from them. The 'pre-order' is simply because they wanted the pedals listed asap I imagine. Si

Looks like Andertons did the right thing at NAMM at ordered a big 'ol bunch of Fuzzrocious, all (apart from Ram The Manparts & Feed Me) are hand-painted as opposed to screen-printed....which is awesome little bonus on these shores: https://www.andertons.co.uk/c/8/guitar-pedals-effects?p=1&q=8&v=0&me=_Brand&f=Brand:Fuzzrocious-Pedals&x=Brand Si

Recently I purchased a Lakland 55-01, which has been fantastic. Obviously the stock pickups (split coils) and preamp are the 'budget' Bartolini MK-1 range, gigged the bass a few times, sounds fine, perfectly useable. However, I had the means to easily swap out the pickups for Bartolini USA Dual Coils (Elrick spec) and the NTMB preamp. Before I made the change, I recorded a number of very basic drum and bass tracks for the MK-1s, and then the proper Barts when installed. Below is a link that lets you download 200mb of wavs to have a listen for yourselves. In the main folder is wavs for each setting including the drum track. However there is also a folder labeled 'DAW', if you have Logic, Cubase or similar, you can use the Wavs in this folder (which do not include the drum track) to drag into a session. The drum track is also included as a wav in the DAW folder to drag into the session. This way you can simply mute and solo tracks within the DAW as you want, to easier hear comparisons. All EQ was set flat, so we're just comparing both pickups, neck solo'd, bridge solo, and then the same again in passive mode. It would have been too long to then start comparing EQ points etc. [url="https://sync.focusrite.com/s/ls8xPNIKZvjMhIO/download"]https://sync.focusri...vjMhIO/download[/url] Hope it's of interest. If you're wondering, I'm glad I made the change, I think the USA Barts have more character, are warmer and sound more musical. Si

[quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1487075527' post='3236757'] Nice thats one of the venues I engineer for unfortunately I'm not in town this week otherwise I'd pop my head in I appreciate its pretty late notice but give me a PM if you have any questions about house gear/venue if not have a good gig I believe its a guy called Simba working upstairs tonight, he's a lovely guy and knows his stuff Chris [/quote] Thanks very much, yes we've played there a few times and is always good fun! [quote name='bassfan' timestamp='1487075625' post='3236760'] Just had a look at the website and a listen. Sounds great Si ! The effort has paid off, just listening on the ipad '71p sounds lovely. I might just order a copy of the album. Really like 'ain't your mama' & 'mistress' Have fun tonight! ������ [/quote] Glad you're enjoying it, yeah I'm really happy with how everything sounds, especially the bass Cheers Si

Hi all, [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] JoCee's debut album is out today after 9 months of writing, recording, mixing in amongst normal life. I’ve been with her since the band was a quartet (live it’s now 8-10 members usually), so very much feels like ‘my’ album as well, bit of a journey. It also means a lot as we started tracking about 2 weeks after my little boy was born, fantastic timing as usual Finn.[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] The whole album is my 1971 Precision with D'addario Chromes recorded by me remotely into a Focusrite Clarett 2Pre. I did nothing to the bass tracks before I sent them to the guitarist (who produced/mixed), where he added some compression and EQ'd it to sit with the kick on each track.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] Anyway, its on all digital platforms, streaming services etc, and Vinyl preorders are here: [url="http://www.joceesmusic.com/shop"]http://www.joceesmusic.com/shop[/url][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] We have an album launch gig tonight (14th Feb - Valentines) at Ronnie Scotts Bar (the upstairs venue), where we’re piggy-backing the ‘Ruby Sings’ night to play some tunes from the album. So if you’re around that area, pop in.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] Cheers[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Calibri, sans-serif] Si[/font][/color]

Glad you're enjoying it bud, it's a great plugin for sure! Si // Focusrite Media Relations

It's not new, Pete Cornish has been charging loads for ages now lol http://www.petecornish.co.uk/deluxeseries.html If you want an overdrive pedal with a blend, it's £536 Si

[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1485954801' post='3227966'] Si - any thoughts / opinions on the afterlife (how it sounds with dirt, how usable the feedback is in a band setting, that sort of thing) - I'm quite tempted! [/quote] Effectively Afterlife is a great sounding, relatively subtle reverb that you can send into oscillation using the momentary second switch. What's nice is that you can set the volume of the oscillation and you obviously have your direct signal there too, so you can use it as a drone to play over, or set the oscillation volume to max and just insert some chaos Not the best example of the Afterlife itself (although the Reverb remains on after I loop the oscillation), but I did a video of it with a MOTH and Dwarfcraft Great Destroyer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpNZ921ESFY Si

Love that Lakland! Si

I wouldn't necessarily say don't go custom.....but I do agree you're more likely to find something you really love if you can try it first. But that then comes back to making a list of what you like and what you don't like about yours, for example if you absolutely love the neck on your bass, if you have a custom and the luthier is UK based, there would be no issue in them measuring your Yamahas neck and cloning that on the custom build. So yeah......there's pros and cons (or perhaps pros and more pros depending on your outlook) for both ways Si

Yes, he fixed my DL-4 and was great. Highly recommended! Si

Personally there's not a lot to say about it I don't think, otherwise it's just a whole thread of "try this bass....try that bass because I like it". If you go down the 'off the shelf high-end' route, take your bass along to Bass Direct, Bass Gallery and/or Manchester Bass Lounge and try a LOT of stuff in comparison to yours. Even if they're a bit of a trip, they're all treasure troves, so worth it. If you go down the custom route, you have to ensure that the resulting bass will be as good as, if not better (hopefully better), than what you're playing now, otherwise it's a waste. Make a list of what you do like about your bass, and what you don't (and be critical). With any new bass comes some bedding in, especially after playing the same thing for 10years, but if you try for something that encompasses the things you do like, and fixes the things you don't, then getting used to it shouldn't take too long. Quite frankly, you may just find that you go with a really high-end Yamaha.....keep it in the family and all that. Enjoy Si

Did another buy.....just because I wanted to use it with the Afterlife after the fun I had with that combo at NAMM: [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/33mpjs1.jpg[/IMG] Si