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bobba66 · Jul 17, 2026

It's a no for me but it was very popular with my ancestors... :woot:

hieronymous · Jul 17, 2026

I definitely had success with a Z Vex Mastotron in the effect loop - I even have a recording:

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This is from the same session - probably the Mastatron plugged in as seen in the pic, but not turned on:

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To me, the main thing with the effects loop is that the GR-2 can distort/effect but with the un-effected input signal envelope/dynamics. Would the Pitchfork and/or chorus/flange sound better in the effects loop, or just after the GR-2? If they are in the effects loop, then they aren't accessible without the GR-2 unless you change the setting inside. I think I might try just the Mastotron in the effects loop for that special effect (distortion post-envelope). Whatever you do, have fun!

SactoBass · Jul 17, 2026

fast slapper said:
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I'll keep it short and sweet. Thijs makes top shelf gear. Excellent balance between warmth and clarity. Very low noise floor on par with my quietest solidstate preamps.

Also excellent with acoustic guitar. It's become my absolute favorite with my Fishman equipped Ibanez. The perfect amount of subtle compression and color. A big natural present tone. Record ready sound through a good active PA top.

Thread revival.

Fast slapper: did you receive the Detti 300 all-tube power amp? If so, how does it sound/perform?

Gopherbassist · Jul 17, 2026

lug said:
Baby Powder

Or pool cue chalk. If you don't mind your hands being a little blue.

ImTheOnlyOne · Jul 17, 2026

roccobass said:
That reminds me of this movie. Something we’re close to if not there already.

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KNOWING IS GOOD.
KNOWING NOTHING
IS BETTER.

frankie5string · Jul 17, 2026

FunkDaFied said:
Maybe you’re right.
But, I’ve owned a tc electronic with class D amp. It doesn’t work.
I know a bassist which his Markbass amp had problems .
I think it’s more difficult to repair a class D. The power amp is one of problems. You should see a qualified technician to resolve class D amp.

Technically you can break anything if you don't know what you're doing.

BooshBass · Jul 17, 2026

Just came across the old thread so I figured I'd throw out some love to The Elements in 2026. The range from mute pedal to blasting bass fuzz is absolutely incredible.

Turnaround · Jul 17, 2026

Ptbakes77 said:
String height is set to 2.8 mm, high. I'm not noticing any of these problems before the 5th fret. No shim either--I'll try adding one, but having done that before, this is a different problem.

Concerned now about a neck flaw but won't jump to any conclusions!

Don’t even think about a shim unless there is no more room for saddle adjustment. From my experience most people misundetstand the neck-body geometry and add or remove a shim for entirely the wrong reasons. If you still have adjustment room on your saddles a shim is pointless.

drpepper · Jul 17, 2026

darwin-bass said:
UPDATE

I received my Comply Oval tips today. I get a better seal than the OEM silicone tips. In fact, the best seal I've ever had with any non-custom IEMs.

It will be interesting to see how they work in the real world where I don't have 3 minutes to fiddle with my ears to get a good seal.

Whatever works is what works

Frome · Jul 17, 2026

Relsom said:
Just like my ol pal Ed Zachary use to say...

Ok full disclosure, had to google this Ed Zachary fellow

I’m admittedly a little rusty on my dad jokes!

CHILLIBass · Jul 17, 2026

CHILLIBass said:
honestly I was mostly joking with that, I just tend to listen to advice and then right at the end go with something either completely unrelated or completely opposite of what I said... Honestly just depends on what Im feeling that day lol

Funny Story, Picked up a Schecter Omen Elite-5 for like 487 at Guitar Center literally less than a week ago, love it, still trying to figure out which position on the 3 way toggles is series, parallel, or coil split lol.

eaglemachine · Jul 17, 2026

BeeBatty said:
The Manta Ray?

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I have one of these pedals on order!

eniac · Jul 17, 2026

That thing needs a Tinder or Hinge account, preferably both.

Wasnex · Jul 17, 2026

galore said:
But then both versions are DB 680 which leads to think that Aguilar wanted to continue with the essence of it rather than make it much different.

Not unusual for a model's tone to evolve a bit over successive generations.

johnh89 · Jul 17, 2026

I have had Roto 88 tapes on my JCB since the day after I bought it 8 years ago . Also with a supertone bridge . They will never be changed . It is the go to bass in my studio for recording . Occasionally take it out to play but its home is in the studio .

Bob_Ross · Jul 17, 2026

Tiny Tim used to carry his ukulele in a paper shopping bag; *any* gig bag would be an improvement.

tshapiro · Jul 17, 2026

hieronymous said:
Set the bar high why dont'cha?!!! Have you seen this? So cool hearing it from the master!

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I get the feeling he doesn't hit super hard. And I just love this video!

I love his message on the vid about timing. I always tell newer players that missing the pocket timing is like playing out of tune. “Play in tune, play in time”

JimmyM · Jul 17, 2026

Mastermold said:
I don’t know how I missed this thread until today, but glad I saw it Jimmy!!

Me too Ron! Thx!

Hobobob · Jul 17, 2026

NOLA Bass said:
Good luck. I could not get an answer on a refund request, nor did my credit card company. They refunded the charge.

Yup I have sent half a dozen emails to every email I can find for Kalium and have received Zero response whatsoever.

Green Knight · Jul 17, 2026

Green Knight said:
View attachment 7537477 View attachment 7537478 View attachment 7537478 View attachment 7537479E1 not B1 — NBD: due to recent neuropathy woes, I have found myself gravitating towards sub-short-scale basses … 23". The first Fingybass—pictured, second —was a real revelation: it fit me like a glove, sounded thumpy and funky, and almost never needed tuning. The second Fingybass— pictured, first — nearly never needed tuning. The second Fingybass didn’t do it for me ergonomically, and with two guitarists my band didn’t need more upper range. So I rolled the dice on this Merlos, thinking the preamp would add sustain, depth, and a certain richness to the proceedings. It really does sound like a standard bass; you wouldn’t believe it. My buddy spotted the odd fretboard sloppiness, but I can’t really tell; there’s no buzzing, and the frets are sunk agreeably into the board so that they feel really thin like in Dingwall (and not super tall as in Landing, an otherwise fave of mine). This Merlos bass sounds huge but is easily tamed so that you’re not just getting a blast of stereo vibrations. Between the retro thump of the Fingybass and the modern tones of the Merlos, I’m happy being a member of the sub-shorts. I’m selling the black Fingybass (and an absolutely beastly Serek, for those interested). I was lucky to find the Fingi in used condition, which is rare as hen's teeth, because they all tie up to three months build time and generally cannot be found in the great Classifieds sections of the world. If you're very small, which I'm not, or if you have impediments to performing a full range of motion, which I do, then this bass is worth a look: Merlos is the closest I've seen in terms of fidelity to full-size

Green Knight said:

Forgot 6-string Fingybass!

tshapiro · Jul 17, 2026

From mixing station, main mixer screen (sliders), click 3 dots in upper right. Select Scribble Strip. Adjust colors. That will adjust channel label colors and channel color.

Guitalia · Jul 17, 2026

ColBuckwalter said:
I don't agree, respectfully of course. Everything, as far as pots, capacitors, wiring, is all based on the average human ear.

You've heard great bass tones, bad bass tones, flat bass tones, really zingy stuff you play on a Ric. This is all be logical extention, what you ear hears. You may hate my tone, I might like yours, and we both might have mixed feelings about some else's. Why?

We perceive sounds differently. The ear is attuned to different frequencies at birth. Various things, as well.as the 'ol DNA, degrades that hearing over time. There are various 'drop out' points. So this is a big long near technical sort of thing is that your ear isn't mine, mine ain't his, and his isnt the next guy's.

Another point being old Fender basses. Ever hear a vintage one, stock, that just did nothin'?

Tell me why. Caps perhaps?

So painting with a broad brush, ok. But the devil, or the tone is in the details. And don't even get me started on 9 volts!

The tone capacitor, regardless of how expensive or cheap it is, is not in the guitar's signal path. All it does is bleed treble frequencies to ground. You won't find an electronics engineer who argues otherwise.

Here's a blind test. I suggest listening with an open mind. Draw your own conclusions.

Of course, there's no down side to using expensive capacitors, and, as pointed out in the video, they're sometimes more reliable with respect to offering tight tolerances. But, wide open, they'll sound the same as any other capacitor.

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SJan3 · Jul 17, 2026

Jazzdogg said:
An Acoustic Image Focus, which has spoiled me so much that I will not consider an amp that does not have a built-in variable high-pass filter; it's typically the first control I reach for to accommodate venue acoustics after I position my amp on stage.

Since Acoustic Image is no longer in business, I am looking at Mesa's Subway amps and a few Genzler amps.

Class D amps can make abundant power so affordable that I am not concerned about having more power than I need. When it comes to amplifier power, one of my primary concerns is the ability to drive a 2-Ohm load because the cabs I use present a 2.67-Ohm load to the amp.

I typically plug into a tuner, and then directly to my amp. Before I bought my Focus, I used FDeck's HPF/Pre, which performed so well that it made having "one more pedal" a non-issue.

Good luck in your quest!

I have a Subway D350. HPF is fixed at 35hz. It won't handle a 2.67 ohm load but it is a lovely amp and can get very loud with a 4ohm load.
You'll need one of the 800 watt Subways or the new Magellan 800+. It's all good stuff!
I also have a Tonehammer 350 which uses a Drive circuit that actually functions as a variable HPF/LPF . You could go with a Tonehammer 500 or 700 to get that function. Just a thought..

jglunt · Jul 17, 2026

I read most of the posts in this thread -- just skimmed the long ones

-- but didn't see anything about this question: Is there a way of looping in an extra pedal? I know there is no effects loop per se, but is there a work around to make this happen? I like my Transit B, but I'd like it even more if it was possible to do this. :bassist:

MindinAction · Jul 17, 2026

Wow, major flash on The Andalusian Dog (Un Chien Andalou).

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