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It has been pointed out to me that you can (quite obviously) mute the Markbass 801s speaker when just wanting to use the headphone out. This means that I officially have no issues with the 801, it's bloody brilliant Si

None of your pedals are particularly thirsty, nor hardcore digital pedals, so I don't think isolated outputs would be overly necessary. I'm a big advocate of the Gigrig system, great products and solid powering solutions. Si

If you're ok with a soldering iron, get a Wooly Mammoth or Muff kit from FuzzDog, probably £30-£35 tops Si

So this is the board for my new project Corybantic. Being a three-piece instrumental band, I get a fair amount of sonic freedom.....within reason. The DL-4 is just used for looping & the Dark Driving is always on: [IMG]http://i57.tinypic.com/34ql4b7.jpg[/IMG] Si

The Flashback is my fave Warwick design, I've often considered one (if I could find one), but never quite pulled the trigger I think they're cooler than the current CV range. Si

What pedals do you use? Si

Yeah, have had bands which uploaded stuff and got played. Even got asked to do a live session on 3 Counties as a result of that I think. Most recently played on BBC Introducing Guernsey with the new project as the guitarist (based in London) is from Guernsey. Si

Just go and try a Fodera at Bass Gear?!?!? Si

I consistently move between a 19mm 4 string Precision and a 17.5mm 5 string Fodera, and that seems like an easy move to me. I don't think I'd make too much fuss over string spacing, I accept an old Precision as 19mm, and my 5 as 17.5mm, that makes them the instrument that they are, why I play them I've also had 19mm 5 strings and have an 18mm 5 string too, everything has been comfortable after a little while. My only excretion to that was an ACG 5 I had, set to 16mm and that was toooo thin for me, was adjustable probably to 17mm or so, but sold before I changed it. The Scott Devine Overwater Jazz 4 string is 16.5mm and that just looks weird, bet it's fast though! So, I wouldn't get caught up in string spacing (no pun intended), try a bunch of basses, buy the one that is most comfortable. Si

I know Andy and a lovelier man there is not . Colin's bass work is fantastic, but I believe XTC were one of those bands where it's not necessarily that player on that instrument . Follow Andy on Twitter, he often does 'Corrector' tweets which basically run through popular misconceptions about the band Si

No worries, one will pop up Si

[quote name='NoirBass' timestamp='1438610938' post='2835745'] I've somehow ended up with two ODB-3's. So I modded one with a load of mods from Brian Wamplers pdf's - Sounds quite good now (much less fizzy) and has even made onto my board a few times recently. [/quote] Let me know if you want to get rid of the unmodded one bud, I fancy trying the MA mods Si

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1438597921' post='2835617'] The only snobbery I've noticed is with the ODB-3, but whatever, I've seen John Stockman use his live with Karnivool [/quote] I'm not sure this is snobbery to be fair, that would be to say that people don't like the ODB-3 because its Boss......... .....I don't like it because it sounds awful in my setup lol. But I would be interested in re-trying it with the Monte Allums mod. Si

Basically, most 'well known' luthiers will make you a world class bass. There's an abundance in the UK: Sei, Wal, Shuker, ACG, GB, Status. That's before you look further afield, the amount of luthiers worldwide making stunning basses for cheaper than you can buy a Fender or Warwick custom shop is staggering. The trick is knowing exactly the spec you want, perhaps it's a spec that you've lived with in another bass for a while, but want to up the quality. With custom basses it's often difficult to 'try before you buy', but you can usually get fairly close. It's also about finding a builder who gets your vision and is excited about your build. Si

I've answered this when you asked the same question in your 'High End Bass' post. In the interest of keeping things tidy. Will close this (if not for the fact that the answer is 99% 'No' lol) Si

Hi all, Been a while since I played a 'rock' show since First Signs Of Frost packed up, so glad to start gigging with my new project Corybantic. Math Rock / Gypsy Jazz crossover, effectively there's a lot of odd meter riffs and expensive chords . Some rough demos here (not me playing on those yet): [url="http://corybantic.bandcamp.com/releases"]http://corybantic.ba...mp.com/releases[/url] Cheers Si

[quote name='joshua.harris1234' timestamp='1438556020' post='2835461'] Also, bit of a dumb question but since I can't fly to Germany or New York to visit Warwick or Fodera would it be possible for them to send me the bass that I'm looking for to try it out for a week/month or so? [/quote] Highly highly unlikely, unless you're a lot more famous than we realise . Check Bass Gear in Twyford to try Foderas Si

I'd say that if you're looking at a new Fodera custom, you're looking at about 2.5k more than your upper limit. However, if you're utterly at home with, and sure of the spec that you want, you'll likely never want for another bass again. That said, the Standard series basses are within your price range, not to mention the fact that there are some lovely Fodera customs in the for sale section here that are within your budget. Other than that, I'd seriously consider ACG, for your spec, you'd probably absolutely top out at 2.5k. I'd also seriously consider a Benavente. Si

Chali2Na is one of my favourite hip-hop vocalists, very socially and culturally aware. Was lucky enough to see J5 last year. He's done some cool work with Ozomatli too: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5JIcw2ymp0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=C5JIcw2ymp0[/url] Si

[quote name='Jonesy' timestamp='1438331479' post='2833557'] ..... Ended up getting it in a trade on FB for a ODB-3! [/quote] Wow, that's like swapping cabbage for gold! Si

Yeah got that email. I can wait though Si

Absolutely, I don't think anyone is calling anyones preferences into question, it's just that some people may be making those decisions based on the view that <Mr Mackie Voice> 'buffers are bad' </Mr Mackie Voice>, when that isn't true Si