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TC Sentry is most effective by placing any noise inducing pedals in the send/return loop of the Sentry. IMO this is the only way to use this pedal to it's full potential. Beyond this, if needed, use the tone print editor to make a custom preset tailored to your needs.

Still use my spectracomp every time I play. Only thing I wish it had was the ability to store one or two more presets in it with say a toggle or button to select. Tho I do understand why it doesn't as that would have driven the price up. It is an extremely deceiving pedal, only one control knob...

1) I'm no authority but should be the same 2)

I'm using 45-105 DDTs in standard tuning on a 35" scale bass. If you use them on a short scale bass you would certainly end up with the major diameter of the string on the tuning post, I've read that this could be problematic on larger gage strings. I have no personal experience with that so...

I'm a loyal DR guy, Nothing but SS Lo Riders or DDT's for the last 15 years. I put off trying the DDT's for a long time and now I think they have taken the #1 spot for me over the Lo Riders. Great strings!

@oldblue Nice looking B-204:drool: Sounds like you got a good deal, very nice. Do keep the bridge clean, I started getting corrosion almost 2 years in. Admittedly I did fail to wipe it down after gigs quite a bit. My B gets way more playtime than either of the D's :thumbsup:

VW Fan, Walter is correct. When he said move the neck to the treble side he does not mean push the heal of the neck, he is referring to pushing the headstock toward the treble side. The heal is the pivot point. When the strings are centered hold it in this position while tightening the screws...

I've been using SS Lo Riders on all my basses for the last 12 years. A few months ago I finally tried the DDTs and have now left Lo Riders in the past as the DDTs have a better growl to my ear, and the tuning stability and intonation across the board are both improved. Wish I tried the DDTs sooner.

With the black hardware

For a bridge Musiclily Pro Chrome 19mm Pre-Radiused Hard Zinc 4 String Electric Bass Bridge | eBay They have chrome, gold and black. This is the same bridge aside from the color, they only have chrome, gold and black. Not quite sure what the stock bridge color is called but have never found...

I have 2 D4's. Neither are the currently available model. One is from early 2019 and weights in at just over 9lbs. The other was bought used ( year unknown ) but is one iteration earlier, and weights just under 10lbs. Sorry don't have exact weights. Pics back on page 69 post # 1373 of this...

I'm hoping the spark plays well with my darkglass AO.

I've been reading/U-tubing about the TC Electronic Spark Booster to achieve edge of breakup/overdrive territory. I already own 2 other TC pedals that have permanent residence on my board. Sorry I have no direct experiences to share using it, but I hope to change that soon. Just need to save a...

Update on my original post. Got the DDT's installed resulting in no change in saddle position from the SS Lo Riders of the same gauge. Intonation was spot on and actually better across the length of the board. Beyond that I am absolutely enamored with them so far and provided they hold...

DR have been my go to strings for the last 15 years. I've contacted them, once about a defective string and once about a possible string material issue, got responses and conversation on both counts. For me I believe they make great strings and have always been responsive and wanting to know the...

Use hex core strings if you're not already. You could also try DR DDT strings, the core is a larger diameter and the string will retain a higher tension when dropped to D, with the added benefit of more stable intonation when dropped down.

I have a basic understanding of wave properties, nodes and harmonic order. And am not concerned with string feel or compliance. Was just in hopes for anyone's real world experience with altered saddle position, if any, when moving to a larger core size. Surely there are other factors at play...

Appreciate the input @LetItGrowTone and @michael_t . That's two answers in the right direction!

Looking for any knowledge about larger VS smaller core wire in relation to string length to intonate becoming significantly longer or shorter? My go to strings for many years now have been DR SS lo riders. I purchased a set of DR DDT's in the same gauge of the lo riders I use (45-105). Currently...

When you say the editor disagrees does that mean when you click on the "pencil" symbol (this is the edit tone print button) to the left of the favorite star at the top right of your screenshot does nothing? If you are able to send a tone print to the pedal you should be able to edit. (Edit) also...

@Paul M , Make sure you are loading a tone print that is not an artist tone print before trying to go to the editor. Artist prints can not be edited.

@redname https://www.talkbass.com/threads/tc-spectra-comp.1201265/ Have a read over here ^^ If I recall correctly there are links to artist toneprint settings from a time when you could access them in the editor. One of the earlier versions allowed viewing them. Firmware updates not...

While I do care for my instruments and would like to do mods and such the best way possible, money can be a constraint, especially lately. And at the end of the day my bass is a tool. My fix for side markers was small glow in the dark adhesive stickers with a light coat of clear nail polish...

All I read here is you have a backup to your backup with what you have and need a WD or TT to reduce redundancy. That should help :whistle::whistle:

For some reason this gives me a similar feeling o_O :banghead:

Hey @Hetzer don't know if you are replacing because something is broken or the finish has gone south or you are just wanting something different? Here are direct replacments... Sung-il BB104 Chrome [This invalid link has been removed] Hope this helps

@DrBnz that is so wrong in more ways than the obvious.

@TerribleTim68 I vote for blood splatter. Purely for the sake of wanting to see pics of it someday!!

If they are the same strings on both and in the same tuning the string tension should be the same. You mention "phasiness" which makes me think you should check for a twisted string or pickup too close.

Without seeing this in person I'll admit I could be wrong, as who knows what possible micro distortion could have been introduced into the photo by a dirty or otherwise distorted lens or too lengthy of an exposure time. My Initial opinion was due to seeing the grind/file marks not all parallel...

I can't say I know much about plek machines other than some videos I've watched explaining how they work and are run, and then showing how they do their work. But I do work with metal everyday and can with most assurity tell you the marks that are on that fret were done by hand.

@jpbass5 sounds like you could use the Mesa pro's to have a look at your amp. Also you may not want to "whack" the amp as chances are you could end up doing more damage at this point by the sounds. I know it can be frustrating when your gear doesn't behave. Be patient and let Mesa do their thing.

Maybe look into the DR DDT strings, as I beleive they have larger core wire. I don't know for sure if this leads to higher tension. But the larger core should result in a string with less compliance which could improve your problem.

For me one strap for all due mostly to my wireless transmitter. All my basses are the same brand and basically the same shape, so no adjustment needed when switching.

Decided the best course of action was to contact the seller and manufacturer so that they are at least aware. Within minutes of contacting the seller via their website contact page my phone rang, which it rarely does lol, and it was the seller. We spoke briefly and he forwarded me a contact at...

Was trying not to publicly call them out. Feels like an a** move.

Changed my strings today, DR Lo Rider SS( like usual ), and for the 4th time now in 1 and a half years I end up with my E string being nickel in the pack. To me sounds different, feels different, and worst of all turnes my skin black and smells nasty. I contacted the seller about a year and a...

Is the switch broken as in it now "floats" or does not stay in either position properly, or does it feel and act the same but but does not power on? If the latter you could take it apart and try flushing the switch out with some contact cleaner.

I have no need for any wraps as I'm using sperzel locking tuners and the head is angled back giving a break angle of 8° or so if I remember correctly. Changing strings is so much faster, and getting a twist in a string is never even a concern.

1st off apologies as I did not read this entire thread. Why do folks cut strings? I'll hazard a guess and say to make them shorter, at least that's why I cut mine :)