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    Quad Cortex - Neural DSP

    I’m new to the QC. I’ve been running through an FM3 for a while. For those of you more experienced users, what’s the recommended way to run the input levels? In my short experience the sound quality and output levels are much better, and more similar to the Fractal, if I turn up the input to...
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    Double Bass Does anybody use in ear monitors?

    At the end of your initial post you asked about a single ear type. When I first started with in-ear monitors (IEM), about ten years ago, I would only wear one of the IEMs. I would just choose whichever ear faced the drummer to help protect my hearing. This approach can work really well if you...
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    Double Bass Tuning Machines for Shen SB80

    I removed, disassembled, and cleaned each tuner one at a time. I waxed the parts of the shaft that contact the pegbox and lubricated the shaft of the tuning key. I then reassembled and tightened each tuner as specified on the CSC website. I added graphite to the nut and bridge and installed...
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    Double Bass Tuning Machines for Shen SB80

    I don’t know the year the bass was manufactured.
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    Double Bass Tuning Machines for Shen SB80

    Thank you all for your replies. BassinCT’s suggestion about CSC products led me to some maintenance and troubleshooting recommendations for tuning machines on their website. I will start with this and see if I can improve the functionality of the existing tuners. I’m away until the new year...
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    Double Bass Tuning Machines for Shen SB80

    I purchased a used Shen SB80 earlier this year and would like to replace or repair the tuning machines. They have quite a bit of slop/play when tuning and tend to jump from not making a difference to over-correction. Does anyone have any recommendations on improving their performance? If not...
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    Double Bass Recommended humidity for MK EUB

    47% humidity. Any instrument made from wood benefits from consistent temperature and humidity. You do not need to obsess over this, but this would be the ideal.
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    Unfortunately, it is still not working. I do appreciate the effort though.
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    Bass Tone Philosophy

    I’m after a balanced tone with even volume across the fretboard. I prefer to have a strong fundamental over an abundance of harmonic content. I like a little overdrive present, but not necessarily noticeable. For me it starts with hand position and various plucking techniques. I love the range...
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    Bass Tone Philosophy

    I am always curious about others’ approach to bass tone. Below are some questions on the topic. I’ll reply separately with my own responses. How would you describe the bass tone you are trying to achieve? How do you go about building your bass tone? Is there an order of priorities? Bass...
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    I appreciate you taking the time to upload these. Unfortunately, they are showing “Error” on playback. Is this working for anyone else? Maybe it’s just me.
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    Do you have any video or audio clips of the Acinonyx in BEAD tuning? I would love to hear this.
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    Official Nordstrand Acinonyx Cat bass club

    It’s interesting that some have neck dive. I’ve had no issues myself.
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    Fractal Audio Club

    The FAT switch in located in the preamp tab of the amp block.