G&L Club Part 7

[Holdsg]

I like Howards Feed & Wax (orange oil & beeswax blend) myself. readily available.
if you just like the oil, the Howards orange oil or F-one are what I use.

 

[dedpool1052]

Got out the '14 Wunkay the other day.

 

[TDR1138]

I like Howards Feed & Wax (orange oil & beeswax blend) myself. readily available.

 

[TDR1138]

Good to know, thanks! Originally I was going to get an Origin Effect BassRig, but I figured it would be nice to keep it simple with a quality DI.

Having a strong signal going into a DI is a plus, but the concern is that you get some high end bleed off similar to how you can with long cables. A basic active DI box is basically just a DI with a buffer (not talking about tube DIs and what not). So if your signal is buffered some other way, you should be fine.

Frankly I think it's a little overrated, but I'm not big on an overly bright bass signal to begin with. I've done church gigs on and off for years at a variety of churches and I don't think I've ever seen one with active DIs. And they've all survived for years with players bringing everything from cheap Squier P basses to nice active Stingrays and such.

I'm all for a good EQ/DI combo, but I will always leave a passive Radial in my bag just in case all else fails.

 

[Naack]

Having a strong signal going into a DI is a plus, but the concern is that you get some high end bleed off similar to how you can with long cables. A basic active DI box is basically just a DI with a buffer (not talking about tube DIs and what not). So if your signal is buffered some other way, you should be fine.

Frankly I think it's a little overrated, but I'm not big on an overly bright bass signal to begin with. I've done church gigs on and off for years at a variety of churches and I don't think I've ever seen one with active DIs. And they've all survived for years with players bringing everything from cheap Squier P basses to nice active Stingrays and such.

I'm all for a good EQ/DI combo, but I will always leave a passive Radial in my bag just in case all else fails.

In my quest to get a nice DI for my board, it has caused me to rethink virtually all aspects of my gear from order to which are buffered, etc. The only active DI that I have used is my old SansAmp that I recently gave away. It was great, but I usually had it bypassed when playing at church.

 

[TDR1138]

In my quest to get a nice DI for my board, it has caused me to rethink virtually all aspects of my gear from order to which are buffered, etc. The only active DI that I have used is my old SansAmp that I recently gave away. It was great, but I usually had it bypassed when playing at church.

Searching for the right preamp/DI can be a bit like going down the amp rabbit hole…

 

[bullitproof]

Got out the '14 Wunkay the other day.
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That's a nice pair right there!

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Makes sense! What oil is recommended for the back of the neck? It might not hurt to try it... my LB-100 neck doesn't have a gloss on it.

I don't think oiling the back of the neck would be a good idea. I recommend orange oil for the fret board.

 

[MrB64]

I don't think oiling the back of the neck would be a good idea. I recommend orange oil for the fret board.

Is orange oil better than linseed oil? I've been using linseed oil for years.

 

[IcyApollo56]

Is orange oil better than linseed oil? I've been using linseed oil for years.

I've always heard and used linseed oil for my rosewood boards too.

 

[MrB64]

I've always heard and used linseed oil for my rosewood boards too.

Maybe it's just personal preference. I do like linseed oil, though.

 

[Naack]

So for the longest time I was running my LB-100 at max volume as I was told, "this is the way." However, I realized lately that if I run it at 80%, I get less clipping if I dig in. Would this be the pickups clipping due to them sending a hot signal?

 

[RocketMusic]

So for the longest time I was running my LB-100 at max volume as I was told, "this is the way." However, I realized lately that if I run it at 80%, I get less clipping if I dig in. Would this be the pickups clipping due to them sending a hot signal?

No, it's more likely whatever you're plugging into that is clipping. Usually there's an initial gain stage that can be adjusted, and you would turn that gain down and turn the master volume up. What are you plugging into?

 

[Naack]

No, it's more likely whatever you're plugging into that is clipping. Usually there's an initial gain stage that can be adjusted, and you would turn that gain down and turn the master volume up. What are you plugging into?

A Tone Hammer 350 with the gain super low and the master volume a touch higher. I play pretty quietly at home to not annoy the neighbours. If I drop the volume pot down on the LB-100 I dont get the breakup even when I increase the gain on my amp.

 

[RocketMusic]

A Tone Hammer 350 with the gain super low and the master volume a touch higher. I play pretty quietly at home to not annoy the neighbours. If I drop the volume pot down on the LB-100 I dont get the breakup even when I increase the gain on my amp.

You could also engage the -10 dB pad. I would only do that if I had the gain knob all the way down, though.

EDIT - and where do you have your drive knob set? It might not be clipping but rather drive that you're hearing if that drive knob is turned up.

 

[Naack]

I'll check it out when I get home!

 

[Holdsg]

my experience is that orange oil "dries" faster and more completely. Same with F-one oil.
my experience with linseed oil is that it "dries" slower, and as a result can resurface at inopportune times, such as in the heat (like a hot summers day).
I also prefer the smell of the orange oil.
YMMV

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Is orange oil better than linseed oil? I've been using linseed oil for years.

That I don't know. going by what my luthier recommends and I have heard it recommended other places, too. Maybe someone with knowledge of caring for wood could explain the virtues of both and suggest why one is superior to the other. I'd like to know that as well.

 

[WorktheWood]

I'm looking for an L2500 USA if anyone is looking to move theirs, preferably the 750 series.

 

[Ian774]

As said in another thread, I just ordered an LB-100 in Empress through Greg (Rocket Music) and I'm looking forward to it! Amazing service (and prices) from Greg!