franzbassist

[quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1350679756' post='1842352'] I don't suppose there's anyone here in or near London with one of these (4 or 5 string, Alder or Ash body) who'd be able to meet up somewhere for me to try out ? I feel virtually ready to order one but have never played one, so I'm a bit hesitant. Please PM me if you think you could help. [/quote] My VT5 (that's a PJ to you and me) will be landing in London in two weeks Andy. More than happy to meet somewhere if you fancy giving it a workout.

The "official" setup is two ECC83 for the preamp (the two valves next to each other), with a single ECC82 as the driver.

[quote name='Matte_black' timestamp='1350480748' post='1839449'] Ok, I removed the hood from the little sucker... and found a few strange things. The two preamp tubes at the left side are two 12AX7 while the last one (right side) is a 12AU7. [/quote] 12AX7 is the US code for the European code ECC83, likewiswe 12AU7 is an ECC82.

La Bella now make flats that are suitable for through-body stringing.

I didn't order a tinted neck with my VT5... didn't realise I could..... hope it doesn't look too weird with the hardcore aging!

[quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1350312761' post='1837128'] First day of the Lakkies, great so far! [/quote] How do they compare to the La Bellas, both in terms of feel (i.e. smooth, rough to the touch?) and tension?

[quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1350112377' post='1834623'] Very nice it is too sir! Are you going for an ash/matt or alder/highgloss body? [/quote] Hard core aged, matt on ash.

Brilliant! I can now see what my VT5 will look like when it arrives in a month's time.

OBBM is selling a MIJ sunburst Geddy Lee right [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182334-fender-geddy-lee-sunburst/page__p__1828516__hl__geddy__fromsearch__1#entry1828516"]here[/url] on BC. £550 gets it!

Don't forget they've added a TT4 to the line as well now....

Same experience here, but a quick play with the pots sorted it. I put Innovation Silver Slaps on the one I had, which meant I had to use piezo only, but the lower tension and improvement in tone made for a much more satisfying EUB experience!

I'd imagine an LMII at 11 o'clock into a Schro 1212L would absolutely smoke a Cub/PB300. As I said earlier, even using the M300/6B combo I always thought it wasn't that loud, and you'd be moving a lot less air with the Cub/PB300.

Well, this is a surprise..... Yes, I am embarrassed, but it was a pleasure to help Pete out. What he hasn't told you is he did a bit of detective work and a fresh set of La Bella flats just popped through my letter box from him this morning! Totally unnecessary but much appreciated. Cheers all Gareth

Thanks fellas! I wonder if Overwater would do their XL strings in a flatwound? Phil, I will definitely want to try the Flyer when it rocks up! Cheers Gareth

Hi folks The stock La Bella black nylons on my Veillette have been fitted for nearly three years and I fancy trying out something else. Only thing is, due to the unsual bridge arrangement, the strings need to have a speaking length of 38 3/4", which seems longer than anything readily available? Cheers Gareth

Wow, just wow......

5 weeks until my VT5 arrives......

[quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1348650311' post='1816322'] Pleasure to deal with Martin again. Good comms great stuff. [/quote] Same for me. MB1 rocks the BC house!

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1348868009' post='1819443'] No doubt he does the fingers as impeccably! [/quote] Indeed he does! Anyone who can play one of these has to have serious chops!