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  1. ikay
    What's the weight of the SB700 please?
  2. ikay
    That's very helpful, thanks
  3. ikay
    Hi Artisan, can you characterise the difference in tone, tension and general playability between the Golden Slaps and Weichs? Are they entirely different animals? I have Golden Slaps on at the moment and curious about pros and cons of the Weichs in comparison. Thanks
  4. ikay
    I think the series I TRB GCYPbass details above is a TRB 'P' (with piezo). The regular TRB I was 34" and had soapbars like the series II but had a shallow 'slap' contour on the body and a different preamp with a 3-position mid control (adjustable using internal presets) rather than a sweepable mid boost/cut. I've had my trusty series I TRB5 for 16 years now. Have had many other basses in between but keep coming back to it. Great basses.
  5. ikay
    Reply from Intermusic - "[color=#3B3838]Hello, sorry we no longer sell guitars but have a few select clearance lines on our site."[/color]
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    Thanks, I just emailed them to enquire and will report back. I rather like the 'natural' model from Rondo and have asked if they can get hold of that - [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/product7692.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/product7692.html[/url]
  7. ikay
    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1480454812' post='3184611'] Harley Benton Fretless Violin bass. What more could you want? [/quote] That should do it! Thanks granger, I had no idea these existed
  8. ikay
    I love the idea of a fretless violin bass. Can you only get these from Rondo Music in the USA or is there a UK distributor?
  9. ikay
    And the weight if you can please?
  10. ikay
    Here's a scale drawing showing the relative positions of P, J and SR pickups. The lines shown represent the centreline through the pole pieces in each case. [URL=http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Pickup%20positions.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i370/iankay/Stuff/Pickup%20positions.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1479713498' post='3178570'] Got a ray you can measure centre of pickup to 12th fret so I can check? [/quote] From 12th fret to centreline of Ray pup is 344mm, from nut is 776mm (+432mm). Measurement to neck coil is 332mm and bridge coil is 356mm. This is for an SR5 but SR4 should be the same. Centreline of a 60s J bridge pup is 367mm from 12th fret.
  12. ikay
    The Stingray in the pic above isn't quite to scale. When it is the bridge coil of the MM is about 10mm closer to the neck than the J 60s bridge position. I have a spreadsheet of pickup positions for various basses (something I did for input to build/mod projects). All measured from the 12th fret which is a good fixed point for comparison. I can't seem to attach it here but if anyone wants a copy just drop me a pm with your email.
  13. ikay
    A Stingray HS also doesn't quite do the Jazz thing. The S pickup is noticeably closer to the neck than a J and the bridge coil of the MM (for a coil split) is slightly north of a 60s J. [URL=http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Stingray%20HS%20Jazz%20comparison.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i370/iankay/Stuff/Stingray%20HS%20Jazz%20comparison.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1479634125' post='3177904'] Clover aperion with the Delano hybrid system? [/quote] As with most J/MM style basses the MM pickup is a lot closer to the bridge than the Stingray sweet spot. The MM pup simply doesn't have the heft and grunt of an SR in that position. Pic below for comparison. [URL=http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/Clover-Stingray%20comparison.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i370/iankay/Stuff/Clover-Stingray%20comparison.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
  15. ikay
    Oops my bad, sorry!!
  16. ikay
    I think you mean 14 hole ...
  17. ikay
    The standard Fender vintage slot head saddle screw is 1/2" long - [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/products/bridge-saddle-height-screws-for-bass-or-t-guitar-slot-head-6-32-x-1-2-inch"]http://www.allparts....6-32-x-1-2-inch[/url] If you don't mind swapping them out for hex/allen key screws then you can buy 1/2" and shorter 3/8 grub screws of the correct spec (UNC 6-32) here - [url="http://www.modelfixi..._screws.htm"]http://www.modelfixi..._screws.htm[/url] (Click on UNC Grub Screws)
  18. ikay
    Hmm, no obvious signs of having been molested. Circuit diagram and wiring schematic below in case that's of any use.
  19. ikay
    Ah, too good to be true, best ignored then!
  20. ikay
    Bargain if it's genuine.... https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-american-deluxe-jazz-bass-5-string/1196974258
  21. ikay
    [quote name='Byo' timestamp='1477957299' post='3165595'] Any UK price for the Lakland? [/quote] http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=160610298442007
  22. ikay
    Use a multimeter to measure the voltage across the two points marked by the white arrows in the attached pic. If it's all wired correctly, then with the jack unplugged there should be no reading (ie. open circuit). With the jack plugged in it should read +9v (or thereabouts). If you're getting a reading with the jack unplugged then the earth wire is the culprit so try and trace it back to find the fault. [attachment=230775:Glock wiring.jpg]
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    [quote name='Harry' timestamp='1473271037' post='3128584'] Hi, i don't think there is, it's a new pre amp they have put in on the lights, can't seem to find too much about it. It is very similar to the older one but without the mid switches installed [/quote] I contacted Xotic to ask about the missing freq selector switches on the lightweight and they said they could add them if requested (when ordering new). Which suggests that there might be some way of retrofitting the freq switches with help from Xotic tech support if required.
  24. ikay
    I use a regular 34" gig bag and just put a 4" thick wad of foam down at the bottom which works fine. I also have a Fender Urban short scale bag but that hardly has any padding so only use it at home.
  25. ikay
    Pic link not working (for me)
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