danny-79

Darkglass BK3, sounds great on the demos, who has one an what to you think of it ?

I'm looking to upgrade the Boss Overdrive pedal what would you suggest? I want something similar but crisper, less muddy, more drive with sharper definition that will work well with the VT Bass. Thanks for reading an I look forward to hearing your suggestions [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/PT%20Nano%20Mk2%204%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/PT%20Nano%20Mk2%204%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/PT%20Nano%20Mk2%204%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/PT%20Nano%20Mk2%204%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Had to modify it, thought I could do with out the Boss Overdrive but apparently not So im looking for a replacement any ideas what to replace it with ? I want something similar sounding but crisper, the Boss is a bit too muddy and it has a noticeable effect on everything just by being in the chain, it has served me well but needs updating Also thinking about a Thumpinator, the Orange head im running with this set up is trying to kill my cones, especially when adding Octave to it Here is another thought, the MarkBass Octave I have is possibly the best sounding octave pedal I have ever used, but the jack sockets on it are ..... you have to keep a constant eye on them. any suggestions on how to keep them fixed in other than wrapping electrical tape around the effect, even that is not 100%

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1433080687' post='2787604'] I believe Genz-Benz amps have that, I vaguely remember reading EBS's Multicomp does something similar as well, though it is a vague memory. [/quote] This is my thinking, I use the same cabs (Genz Benz FCS 410 & 115) with the Shuttle head turned up to a decent volume there is little movement in the speakers, I use that set up for clean, mild modulation maybe an all is good. But when I have the Orange hooked up to it at the same or less volume there is a significant amount of movement in the cones, especially the 15, with that set up in going for grit so add the Tech 21 VT and all hell breaks loose, sounds great just ... something is going to give so putting some thought into getting one, for that set up

Recently brought a second John East for my other Stingray, the plan was to leave one standard but any play that bass was getting was purely out of guilt for no playing it, so have one in each now

Nearly forgot, the height of the feet needed raising, quick fixed it with (there actually knobs off an old effect, superglued in then taped over, I will find something better soon, any body else experienced this ? in fact anybody who uses a PT Nano, put some pictures up or direct me to some of your please

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1435475662' post='2809021'] Use the velcro..... AND.....Cut wooden strips that span the gap in the pedaltrain, fix the strip to the underside of the pedaltrain with double sided tape, then use a big tie wrap to fix the pedal to the wooden strip, in essence sandwiching the pedaltrain. I use this solution to great effect on my PT3. [/quote] I read this after I actually did it, wooden strips (covered in tape) the same size or slightly smaller for the under side and wrap a cable tie around it, (apart from on the VT, I used the T-Rex, they lock each other on) looking forward to road testing it [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/PT%20Nano%201.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/PT%20Nano%201.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Thanks for posts

Had a culling of effects, this is what I am planning on running next, Wah can be added if needed ad the compressor can stay with the am, wont miss the envelope or boost too much I hope [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/PT%20Nano%201.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/PT%20Nano%201.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Just recently (today) brought a PT Nano, decided to down size, on my last was made up from wood, so use the bike links ware possible and Velcro then cable ties via holes drilled. The Velcro that came with the Pt is ok... but could be better any suggestions ? and links if possible, Thanks in Advance

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[quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1433185097' post='2788713'] Latest setup. Pretty simple, three different flavours of dirt with a dispatch master for volume swells with the muff [/quote] Is that a Nano you have them set up on? if not what is it as it looks a bit bigger to me, about the size im looking for, thinking of sliming my board into two, one for each band

The plan was to leave the Buttercream Stingray Standard, so I would have one of each, but since upgrading the blue one, the cream one just wasn't getting any play so only one thing for it . I;m sticking with the standard MM pup in this one though, leaving that stock, the blue one is aggressive and the cream one is quite mellow in comparison now. only a quick post, better pictures can be found here of the build if you interested, an please if you visit my page hit the like button if you would be so kind Dan https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Smith-Bassist/1567882086785305

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[quote name='rubis' timestamp='1431460300' post='2771649'] Very nice bass, I recently put the same pre in my home built fretless Blingray, paired with a Nordstrand MM4.2 and it sounds awesome. Just need to figure out how to wire in a 3 way blade switch for the series/parallel/single coil options and it will be sorted! [/quote] Thinking along the same lines, had it at band practice yesterday, the pup combined with the pre wired parallel it is a bit spicy as it is. Getting a tap is going to be my next move, just want to be able to switch between parallel and series with out having to open it up, going to try it with the original pre too. Anybody got a wiring diagram for the switch ?

The output is very even across all the strings (no weak G to say the least)

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1431368167' post='2770601'] Number 1) I love that colour Number 2) Never tried a John East on a Ray but I did on a Precision and it was the nuts. Number 3) Great choice of pickup Nordstrang know their stuff when it comes to pickups Well done on all point, and please do not post this on the Ernie Ball forum cause they'll only give you grief [/quote] Yeah there are three deadly sins there .... I would say I'm sorry but I'm most not sorry ! The East Pre-amp I cant recommend enough, that with the standard pick up sounded amazing but I just gone and changed the pick up for the Nordstrand, done a bit of testing and its very loud, lots of power behind it to say the least but with volume increase it starts to get a little muddy, could be a good thing will have to see and spend some more time with it before I fully commit, might end up trying it on the other stingray, mix it with the standard EB Pre-amp and see how that goes, but so far so good very happy with the results so far

With out realising it I've done quite a bit of work on this recently. So we start with a MM StingRay 4 string with 3 band EQ in vintage sunburst completely standard but in general tatty condition. I kept it as it was for about 4yrs then last year decided to refinish it (there is a post/thread on here with more info on the refinish) so all is good for the next 12 months or so. so we go from this... [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/SunburstIResized.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/SunburstIResized.jpg[/IMG][/URL] To This [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/MrBlackII11.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/MrBlackII11.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Cosmetics out of the way, the pre amp starts playing up so now is a good time to try a new pre-amp so I go for the "John East MMSR 4band" that alone transformed it way past any expectations that I had, there is no centre dent(apart from on the mid boost) but a lot more user friendly than I thought, I hear people recommending John East all the time and have to agree 100% best move I have made in a long time ! [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/John%20East%20Pre-Amp%2012.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/John%20East%20Pre-Amp%2012.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/J-E%20Build%2004-04-15%2019%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/J-E%20Build%2004-04-15%2019%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] The stacked pot does stick out a bit further than I thought it would but its right there just ware you need it for boosting/cutting as you play, perfect. So with upgrade-itus well and truly set in I thought I might as well finish the job with a new pick up The original MM pup is very nice and along with the new J.E pre work very well together but .... too much thought about it for too long, might as well just get on and do it ! After much research I go for the "Nordstrand Bigman" fitted it yesterday [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/Nordstrand%20Bigman%205%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/Nordstrand%20Bigman%205%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/Nordstrand%20Bigman%207%20-%20Copy.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/Nordstrand%20Bigman%207%20-%20Copy.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Not had much time with it yet to comment too much but first impressions are good. Its extremely loud to start with, a lot more mid to it, so obvious eq adjustment needed all over. It only just about fits with it being much deeper than the original, it just about sets to the same height as the original but if it ends up needing to go any lower the body cavity will need a small amount of routing. If you have any experience with this pup please let me know of any tips you might have. I have recently just started a Facebook page of all things bass and gig related, if you fancy popping over and giving me a like, it would be much appreciated Here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Smith-Bassist/1567882086785305?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Thanks for reading Dan

[quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1430143867' post='2758347'] If your pots are noisy...change them. You are just delaying the inevitable by using contact cleaners. [/quote] +1 vote Any form of cleaner is just a quick fix in my experience, just change them and be done with it

Just upgraded the pre-amp in my Stingray For A John East, and sorry that I did not do it sooner, I cant recommend these pre amps enough

I Love my StingRays's Just recently fitted a "John East MMSR-4" to the one and that has transformed it into something else, very impressed with it. when I A/B'd the two together the Ray in question sounded very thin so thought it to be a worth while upgrade and its sure fixed the problem, its taking a bit of getting used to but cant fault it ! The one I keep totally stock though as they have a sound all of there own Everybody should own a StingRay

Thought id post some updated photos [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/EFX%208%20Front.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/EFX%208%20Front.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1014.photobucket.com/user/01952danny-79/media/EFX%2010.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/01952danny-79/EFX%2010.jpg[/IMG][/URL]