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[quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1369161450' post='2085687'] Thought I would share my Shuker Artist 6. I chambered body light weight six string with Delano and Piezo pickups. [/quote] Oh Marc....

Bought the Radial Bigshot I sold to Lee a while ago back off him. Just as smooth a deal this time as it was the last.

So I ended up with 2.5m of the heavy duty velcro. Excellent stuff

Sold a Radial Bassbone to Pete. An absolute [i]pleasure [/i]to deal with, and I would happily deal with him again.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1368626869' post='2079405'] I don't remember if i posted mine here so here it is (again?)[/quote] Posted on Page 5 of this very thread

I still have the box my Sandberg came in sitting in my office. If anyone needs a box, and can collect from Somerset House in Central London, they are more than welcome to it!

Thanks guys. So is [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/VELCRO%C2%AE-brand-heavy-Stick--BLACK/dp/B00186Q7XY/ref=sr_1_29?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1368342946&sr=1-29&keywords=Velcro"]this[/url] the stuff to get then?

Yes, so, the Pedaltrain stuff is pretty naff. Any recommendations for something else to use?

So, the MXR M87 arrived this morning (thanks Alex_1_2_3 for lightning fast delivery!) and I have spent some time playing with it..... As I was setting the unit up, I realised that I could use the input gain LEDs to provide a visual indication of the pickup's relative outputs. A quick pan between piezo and mag revealed that it is definitely the mag pickup that causes the output imbalance, the B, E and A strings generated far more energy, so I have spent some time adjusting the angle of the pickup to balance the strings more evenly. It isn't perfect, but it's a lot better, and it means I can use the compressor to clean up the output in a subtle way. Job done I think.

Bought an M87 compressor from Alex yesterday. Arrived First Class Special Delivery this mornning. Exactly as described and appears to be working fine. I would happily deal with him again.

Yes, Music Store in Cologne have had them around for a while, in White and Marley Blue....

I've picked up the MXR for sale on here, so will see how that goes....

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1368178210' post='2074055'] I'd also consider heavier strings for the D and G as a first option... Worth asking Joe V if he has any thoughts...or could help source some custom string gauges? [/quote] Not really an option sadly, as the strings are La Bella black nylon, so already a heavy gauge, and they are a custom length because of the bridge/tailpiece arrangement. [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1368178470' post='2074061'] I have the same thing with my G and C strings on the Artist as it also has a piezo pickup. A little LIGHT compression helps to "lower" the volume of the other strings to balance out the sound. This will also add punch and clarity to the overall sound. The MXR would be my choice over the Origin. [/quote] Yep, I think it's more about reducing the energy of the lower strings rather than beefing up the higher ones. The MXR looks like a good shout.

Hi guys Thanks for the comments. I am familiar with the pickup height as a possible solution, but know it won't work on this bass, as it has both mag and piezo pickups and the D and G strings are weak whichever pickup I use. The Origin looks huge! I am liking the MXR as a smaller option and it seems to have a pretty comprehensive feature set. Cheers Gareth

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1368121569' post='2073541'] There's 1 set of 4's & 3 sets of 5's in stock. I really like them I must admit. Zap me a message either here or via the shop mail address & I'll confirm the discount deal [/quote] Thank you very much sir!!!

So, sometimes playing live I have noticed that my Veillette's D and G strings get lost. Would I be right in thinking that compression is a good way to even up the string output? If so, can anyone recommend a decent pedal to get? I have been very impressed by the Empress pedals I have, and their Compressor looks the biz, but they are i) hard to find in the UK ii) expensive. Would a Markbass COmpressore be a good shout, EBS Multicomp, Aguilar TLC? Oh yes, and meant to say it may well be a case of reducing the "energy" of the B, E and A strings a touch, rather than boosting the D and G per se. Cheers Gareth

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1367960417' post='2071741'] Have you tried the Carvin flats? Made by La Bella but cheaper than La Bella branded ones and in very basic packaging. I hear a friendly UK retailer is about to offer a really good discount on them for all Basschatters (PM me for details). [/quote] I'll be wanting a set Barrie.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1367744505' post='2068857'] I fancy one of those para EQs, but its a bit massive. [/quote] it's not [i]that[/i] big, and it works so well! I don't think you'd ever need any more tone shaping that this thing is capable of.

[quote name='TG Flatline' timestamp='1367733934' post='2068764'] Nice, how you finding the fuzz? [/quote] It's good. Probably more than I need tbh, but as long as I keep the gain below 9 o'clock I get just the right amount of grit that I like

Here's mine

Hi Nik If under 40lb is light enough, and you'd like a mint one of [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=205"]these[/url] with Roqsolid cover, give me a shout. Great stand alone cab and goes loud. I have two and one is more than enough. Cheers Gareth

Here's the CTM30!