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I've been talking to the UK distributor recently, they don't have any Sterling 5s and the wait is 5-6months from MM. All of the options are on the MM website now, very few customizable options. Sometimes they do limited runs (there's a midnight sparkle thing at the mo), but nothing more. Si

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Heya, We did see some clipping issues on the 1st Gen with guitars/basses that had fairly high output, however this has now been completely fixed in the 2nd Gen units. As someone also mentioned, the 2i4 has a selectable pad whereas the 2i2 does not. You can of course use the Line input option, however this will give you a different tone due to the impedance change, not usually for the better. Fortunately you don't seem to be having any issues, but if you find that they start to creep in as you change/upgrade guitars etc, then the 2nd Gen will be the upgrade to make after hopefully wetting your whistle with the 1st Gen Cheers Si // Focusrite Media Relations

Hi bud, I'm here with my 'Focusrite Employee' hat on, so feel free to ask any further questions you need. Thanks Dad for the advice above, but there are some things I feel I want to clear up/clarify So the basic differences between the 8Pre and the 8PreX are as follows: - 8Pre has 8 channels of ADAT, 8PreX has 16 channels of ADAT - 8Pre has Wordclock Out, 8PreX has both In & Out - Whilst every channel on the 8Pre has 48v (Phantom Power) available, they are in two blocks of four. So 48v to channels 1-4, and 5-8. The 8PreX has dedicated 48v per channel, this is helpful if you're using a real mix of mics, for example if in two adjacent channels you have a mic that needs 48v, and one that alsolutely can't receive it (as it will damage it). - It's not possible to connect a 2Pre or 4Pre as a channel extension as Dad mentions above, due to those interfaces not having an ADAT Out port, only ADAT In. You can of course use another 8Pre (as it has both ADAT In & Out) as an channel extension, however most people will simply use a dedicated channel strip such as our Clarett Octopre, connected to your 8Pre or 8PreX over ADAT. With the 8PreX, you could even connect two Clarett Octopres (because of the Xs 16 channels of ADAT) for a total of 24 analogue channels (this is also where the Wordclock comes into play) - Each channel on the 8PreX also has dedicated phase reverse and low pass filter features - Also worth mentioning that Word Clock is simply another option to clock two devices together, if using an interface with an external channel extension device, 99% of situations allow for the user to simply clock over ADAT, meaning no extra cables. Some more in-depth setups might call for Wordclock to be added to the equation if there are 3 or more devices being used. So, I'm certainly not suggesting all the above is correct and necessary for you, most of it isn't, but wanted to clarify some things as I mention . In my opinion, if you want to really set yourself up with a great and expandable setup, I would plump for the 8Pre to get started. Then if you genuinely feel you need more channels, simply get a channel strip such as the Octopre to add another 8 channels. Hope the above helps clarify some stuff, I just finished the JoCee album tracking my Precision straight into a 2Pre, and it sounds fantastic to my ears, a step up from my previous Saffire unit. Si // Focusrite Media Relations Oh also, as a P.S. today we have released our Focusrite Control iOS app. Meaning you can now control some aspects of the Clarett range (and Red and Scarlett range) using your iPhone/iPad

[quote name='moonbass' timestamp='1476652113' post='3156076'] Or just do it with a bass: https://youtu.be/1XmcX9x4OqY Still pretty great! [/quote] Great shout, always a killer player, and great Jazz tone! Si

Yeah pedals aren't going to do it really, definitely key bass I work for Novation, and the Bass Station 2 gets there easily, Darrell Freeman killing it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BLjIOd0BXeH/?taken-by=darrell_freeman Si

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1475761844' post='3148552'] His stable offers and has done for a LONG time, the Sputnik, a bass that costs up to €3290. [/quote] And so it should, those through-neck heel carves take a lot of work! Si

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1475750343' post='3148401'] Helloooooooooo! I wonder how much something similar would be from the Fender CS? Would anyone like to hazard a guess? [/quote] Well into £4k I reckon. Love the gold sparkle, but not keen on the black block/maple combo. Bet it's great to play though Si

Crazing looks really good, colour me impressed! Si

Definitely a used BB model Yamaha, there must be a fretless hanging around Si

The Hurley isn't a relic, to my knowledge it's a 50s/60s reissue with a custom designed bridge mute?! My advice, put the money into a cool old Fender and make it your own. For example, a new custom shop will cost you circa 3k, there's a very cool 1963 Precision on here for sale for not a great deal more! Si

It just looks like a crap Les Paul....and that's not a good starting point! Si

Have you tried either of them? Would probably answer your question Si

I think the Mike Watt one may look worse than the Orange O bass Not overly fussed about the Meshell one either. When I saw her playing her first Reverend in London, it had two pickups and a non-reverse headstock. Changing features to fit into their line a little better?! Odd Si

Looks like it was an amazing day (as usual), well done all! Gutted I couldn't be there, but family stuffed called.....fingers crossed for next year! Si

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1474557412' post='3138806'] Mooer Pure Octave is a great pedal at a great price. will do what you're after and more. [/quote] See I thought the Mooer sounds absolutely awful! That goes to show that you really just need to try as many as you can, and gig them too, a shop/bedroom does not let you know how it sounds on a gig Si

As well as all of the above, try emailing Fodera, they're mid-Brooklyn and usually happy to give a tour, although they prefer certain days (think I went on a tuesday). Lovely team and very cool workshop, you never know who you might bump into too Si

I have. '71 Precision, it's absolutely 'the one', I have D'Addario flats on it and it plays and sounds perfect. Si

[quote name='crashdesk' timestamp='1474406927' post='3137862'] Anyone bought from here, [url="http://www.amplifiercoversonline.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=491_136&products_id=3883"]http://www.amplifier...roducts_id=3883[/url] [/quote] That's Roqsolid My recent Super Compact cover order took 10-12 days for delivery (their standard advised time) Si

I really can't see myself ever selling my 1971 Precision! With the D'Addario Chromes on it, it just sounds and feels perfect If I manage to live another 50 years or so (dead at 83 is fair enough), it will be around 90 years old Si

A sold out show also doesn't mean all the ticket buyers turned up Gutted I missed it, learned about it on the Friday daytime . Next time! Si