Recent content by EdPolo

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    Q for fellow Canadians re purchases from Thomann

    Hi Fellow Canadians, Have you purchased based guitar from Thomann. I like their fretless basses but need to know what other costs I'm going to have beside HST and shipping. Are there import duties and what's the percentage? Are there any other costs, like unexpectedly high brokerage fees etc...
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    Boss WL-60 for active bass

    Hi, Is anyone using Boss Wl-60 wireless system with active bass and what are your impressions? https://www.boss.info/us/products/wl-60/ On paper looks great with 2.3 ms latency and can run on batteries and power adapter. It also can power additional pedal so I can power my preamp and have...
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    Wood selection for custom Kiesel Vader 5

    For body I'm asking for opinion what should work better, for top wood/neck combo I'm asking what woods look better together. Thanks, Ed
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    Wood selection for custom Kiesel Vader 5

    Hi everybody, I'm planning to order Kiesel Vader 5 string bass and looking for input. I'm OK with electronics and hardware but when it comes to wood I'm pretty much lost. Mahogany or alder body? Now, top wood and fretboard. I really like royal ebony two tone fingerboard and that's where...
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    Lightweight rig recommendations

    Hi, My name is Ed, long time lurker first time poster and these are my 2 cents. I'm preaching Geddy Lee concept. This is my gig rig: Preamp - Two Notes Le Bass preamp (Invalid Link Removed) Speaker - Mackie Thump 12 (Thump Series) I'm using it either as amp or personal monitor (if PA is...