YKRJohn

I did it, wow! Don't know if it the low tension of the slaps or the extra string length, but yeah 99% better more DB sound. Thanks for your advice dude 🙂 I did need to shim the E and G string at the nut (with some card)

Hmmm, I have some Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Slaps that I got on a recommendation from a friend that I did not like much on the acoustic, I might give them a go 🙂

I have the NS traditional strings on my NXT - I do have some Thomastik Spirocore's on my acoustic DB, but don't know if I would trust the back plate ball end system on The NXT that anchors "real" DB strings.

Thanks I will give it a try 🙂 I nearly bought the Stanley Clarke Pre, but went for the Fishman instead, because it has compression. I am using the IRs inside a DAW so can't really get it to the front of the signal path as I have no Impulse pedal. I am only using the NXT for recording ATM, I use a Stagg for live & if the number really requires a prominent bass sound I use my Archer but trying to record that is a whole other "can of worms".

Thanks for the response, I have 2 of the Sigma IRs the Tango and the German. They add a lot of top end but do not really help with the issue. Maybe I am expecting too much?

Hello, I have had the NXT4 DB (passive) for a few months now and have been trying to get rid of the "piezo" pick up sound. It sounds a bit nasally and harsh. I prefer the sound of the Arco pick up position as It has a more DB sound. So having tried a few things I bought a FishMan platinum Pro (new) pre amp. This makes it sound a little better but I still seem to get a kind of flat tone like the wave is topping out. I have looked for info about changing the pickup or after market pick ups but can find nothing on this subject. So I guess my question is can anybody recommend a pick up or some setting suggestions for the fishman or just something I might have overlooked or just not aware of? Thanks John.

Hi All, I have a 804 liking it somewhat so far (had it about 6 months) 2 questions for other owners: Is the truss rod 2 way? I have tried to loosen the truss rod but seem to hit a solid wall when trying - don't want to "swing" on the hex key too much - is there something like a locking nut I am overlooking? And secondly has anyone tried the Rotosound true Bass 88s on one of these, do they fit without nut filing? Thanks in advance John 🙂