EBS_freak

re Mackie vs Behringer. I've got experience of running Mackie DL1608/DL32R and Behringer X16/X18 and they will all see you alright. Mackies update via MasterFder is actually pretty good. They are still developing the DL software... and line. MasterFader 4 brought in some great improvements and I believe there is another update due soon. They are listening and putting in the changes - so I wouldn't say that Mackie will be abandoning the DL any time soon. You can't really beat the XR18 for the fx section that kicks the Mackies. However, I would argue the interface of the Mackie is a lot more straightforward to navigate and poses less complexity. Of course, the Mackie is iPad only whereas as Behringer is Mac/PC/iOS and Android - so you may want to factor that in if you are looking to buy a controlling device also. With regard to line level outputs - my DL32R outputs similar to my GLD80.

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1473060453' post='3126385'] In that situation a piezo tweeter might be worth trying, they cost pennies and don't need a crossover. The down side is that they don't sound great but if they are just your personal monitor for the synth they might just give you enough to save you spending a fortune. There won't be a huge effect on your bass sound either. Power handling isn't great, they are usually rated in the maximum voltage they can handle 25-35V rms which equates to around 100W at 8 ohms, synth puts out a lot of power into the horns. The simple solution is to wire two in series ( I can hear Stevie and BFM flinching here as this is sooo wrong acoustically) It will work though I've got a box full of these in the loft , if you want to try and are happy to pay postage pm me and I'll send you a couple gratis. you can try them just resting on the cab and build a box after if you are happy with how they sound. [/quote] Was going to suggest something similar to this - google the MarkBass Tweeter Box for more info - http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=87

Have you considered....? [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Pages/ClassicShowcase.aspx?Bass=1&Body=2&Shape=6&Type=23&Path=JBass"]http://www.warmoth.c...e=23&Path=JBass[/url] or maybe even... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2016-Fender-American-Adam-Clayton-Jazz-BASS-BODY-HARDWARE-J-Sherwood-Green-/142021368194?hash=item2111221982:g:DrsAAOSwnFZXW07S"]http://www.ebay.co.u...rsAAOSwnFZXW07S[/url] If you sold your existing body as is, it may not cost you that much to change. A refin is the pain in the arse - unless you are looking for a project of course... but don't expect the same level of finish from rattle cans as you would from a pro spray shop. If you do decide to spray yourself, go slowly and take your time in the prep and sanding, the flattening and then the polish. Good luck in whatever you decide to do! EDIT: -sorry read it as a J bass. Lets look for something P based. http://www.warmoth.com/Pages/ClassicShowcase.aspx?Bass=1&Body=2&Shape=22&Type=22&Path=PBass,Standard

[quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1472841252' post='3124754'] Great service... I had a similar experience with hipshot recently [/quote] Same - had a query over saddles, screws and springs.... They said it would be a lot easier for them to just send me a load of stuff... which they did for free. Unbelievable service. I've heard great things about Schaller too. These hardware guys are on it!

Forgot to mention - make sure the frequencies for the devices you are buying are legal! Probably Ch38 or Ch70!

[quote name='Nord' timestamp='1472799623' post='3124282'] Yes that's a big help, im leaning towards the G3. Ha although I've recently have found a used psm 900 around the £500 mark (just to through more spanners in the works lol) do you know much about the psm300 claiming to be a digital hybrid? Not too sure what that means personally [/quote] If you have the option of a PSM900 for that sort of money, I would go for that. The PSM900 is the winner, especially if it is in good condition and has the latter P9RA pack, as opposed to the P9R. Having said that, in the real world, there's not really much significant differences between the two packs - unless you are planning on using mix mode and a pair of receivers. The digital hybrid thing is a bit misleading - the actual transmission is still very much analogue. (I've explained earlier that digital transmission for IEMs is generally bad news due to the amount of latency a digital transmission brings to the table. Add a digital desk, digital outboard and a digital mic to the equation, then factor in the fact you have 2 sound streams to process (for stereo IEMs) and you'll find yourself singing against an echo). The digital it refers to is the onboard processing of the sound, e.g. the eq and the compounding - which results in minimal latency but arguably better quality sound.

I think it's been cleared in the thread earlier but granted, it's a lot of info... so my overview is as follows - others experiences may differ. In terms of my experience with Shure and Sennheiser, to date, I've gigged on the PSM200, PSM300, PSM900 and PSM1000. Sennheiser - EW300 G2, EW300 G3. PSM300 and EW300 G3 are both great systems and both have their plus and negatives... however, for the flexibility in the rf tuning alone, I would go for the EW300. If you get the channel 70 version (license free), it will tune down to [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]823-832 which is also a legal band that is available to use with the shared mic license (what you would use if you bought the system on channel 38). The PSM300 has fixed tuning points only. This is great for environments where there is little interference or you aren't running a load of wireless (this fact is further complicated if its wireless of different types (e.g. not IEM transmitters, but mics... and if this said wireless is from different manufacturers) - Just select a bank and channel and go. Sennheiser has both - preselected and the ability to fine tune when co-ordinating a lot of radio.[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Also, the EW300 has balanced inputs (in fact, combo sockets so allows for jacks also) as opposed to the jack only inputs on the Shure.[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I've talked about audio quality before - between the Shure premium and Sennheiser, there's very little difference - with the Shure perhaps being a tiny bit quieter (in terms of the noise floor at rest) and a bit better in the bass response - but certainly nothing to worry about (I'm being uber, uber detailed in the difference between the two), especially if you are running a digital desk where you can eq the signal to taste anyway[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I think the build of the EW300 transmitter is more akin to the PSM900 so I think if you are looking for a premium feeling product, I would go for the EW300 out of the EW300 and the PSM300. The premium pack of the PSM300 is great, probably edging the build of the EW300 pack - but the EW300 is not a problem by any means.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Batteries last a lot, lot longer in the Sennheiser compared to the Shure.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hope this helps.[/font][/color] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Note - Just don't bother with the PSM200... if any shop tries to offer you one on a close out deal, don't buckle. They aren't in the same league as the PSM300.[/color][/font]

Gosh... it's not a looker is it?

Can't tell the difference between a G and A? You need one of those tuners that tell you!

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1472656751' post='3122998'] It may be because until the Shark - there is nothing you can't get from Lakland already (just in more colours). A few loyal players have followed Dan, others will not care for the history involved and just want a decent brand name. [/quote] and a decent headstock.

[quote name='sunsse' timestamp='1472652036' post='3122941'] The whole band is present in the mix. The mixer is a digital A&H QU-16 into Sennheiser EW300 g2 wireless transmitters. There is a limiter on the receiver, so that could be it. I will check it out. However this is only an issue on his IEM setup if that is the case, the rest of us have no issues with the volume. [/quote] Turn the limiters off on the packs and do your limiting at the desk. Make sure that you are not overloading the EW300 transmitter too - makes sure your gain is not exceeding unity on the transmitter (the screen goes red if you do too often). I would double check everything in the signal chain and even have somebody else listen in at the transmitter (using the headphone socket). Then you can see if the signal being transmitted is as you would expect. Also, tune another pack in to the same frequency just in case you have a dodgy pack - best to take that possibility out of the equation. If all is present and correct with your actual mix, then yes, sounds like the tips.

Can I confirm the whole band is present in his mix? What setup is being used? Wired, wireless? Is there a limiter which is set too high so it's limiting the output when ever he sings?

Nice looking strap

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1472557651' post='3122051'] The Shark is what was missing from their line up to compete with the 44-02/55-02. It's a mashup of a Stingray/Sabre and I like it. I'd probably move that pickup an inch further from the bridge though. [url="http://dlakinbasses.com/the-shark-4-tech-specs/"]http://dlakinbasses....k-4-tech-specs/[/url] [/quote] I love it. Apart from the headstock :-/

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1472554341' post='3122006'] The Basschat marketplace ? [/quote] Well, yes... but you won't exactly get to pick and choose to your specification...

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1472551532' post='3121976'] FWIW, you'll not find me knocking Lakland. I've got a lot of respect for them. [/quote] Does anybody know if Dan has had any luck gaining a similar sort of success with D Lakin basses? He doesn't seem to have hit the radar much. Mind you, THAT headstock :-/

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1472541883' post='3121873'] Yet Warwick Custom shop models seem very popular. [/quote] Maybe - but I would wager the percentage of custom shop sold to production models sold would still be in single figures, percentage wise... as I would imagine Fender would be. Warwick custom shop is crazy money - I don't understand how they sell anything... but I guess, if you must have a custom shop Warwick, there is only one place you can go!

Nice one dood on your 64 deal!

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1472233859' post='3119732'] Said rig in operation [media]http://youtu.be/eNIiZ0Tck-M[/media] [/quote] Ugh. And people complain that nobody goes and sees loud music. Vocals are number one. If the PA can't compete with the guitar amps on stage, the amps are too big. The PA should be way more powerful than anything else. Give the guitarists circa 20w max and a mic if they need any more.

What you have to remember is - a lot of makers want to be able to advertise they have a custom shop... but there's more profit in production models... so they'll charge over the odds to try and get them to go with the production offerings by pricing a lot of people out of the market.

[quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1472330605' post='3120441'] Cheers freak, dont know about the desk You have a good point about 2nd hand, but not everyone has the money to hurl at new stuff, AND quality to boot We're already throwing the kick drum through some right 'oribble powered full range cabs. Little jobs, 300 watt, dont know what they are ( i aint in charge of the PA and i dont set it up either ) but it copes ok with the kick. ) The RCF 7 series are way out of budget - so they're a non starter financially The only reason we want to go a bit higher spec / output is because we're thinking of running the bass through as well. [/quote] I totally get what you are saying re budget vs performance and what you can get on the used market. The 312s are no slouch so that's where my money would be going if I was in the market for something SRM450ish. I would however, go with 315s if you are planning to run bass through them - and they'll cope with the kick better too. Modern tops can take some punishment - if you are happy with the kick going through what you have now, you'll be pleasantly surprised with the 315s.

If you are going new, RCF 312s over the Mackies - you are asking quite a lot for kick drum to be going through, I'd normally recommend something like a 735 or 745 if you are running without subs. What desk are you using? With a gate, some good eq and compressor on the kick you may get away with something usable but it won't hit hard with just the tops you have mentioned. As stated earlier, if you are keeping to a budget, either get a pair of 735s or 745s and you'll get by without a sub - or get some 312s and start saving for a sub. I'm always wary of buying used PA of this level. With consumer level stuff, you never know if it's been ragged within an inch of its life! Hope this helps.

I can't believe this conversation is happening... Use pretty much anything as a shim, credit card, vaneer, whatever... it makes zero difference to tone or anything like that - that's all a myth. If the screws are tight enough, the job is done. And a shim is a common practice utilised by many luthiers, including those that are considered "world class",I would certainly argue that it is not a failing in it's manufacture.