If only it was upgraded with a 5th string.![]()
This. Though, it would probably have been sold already if it was a 5 string
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If only it was upgraded with a 5th string.![]()
Chop songs please. Gotta figure out how to get good audio
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Congrats Jeff! What did you buy?


Don't know who told you that but they were completely wrong. Plus, you are suggesting he change to DC's which is what is in the NS-4 already and I have never heard of an NS-4 having issues cutting through the mix.
He mentioned that it's not as aggressive sounding as the Plum Euro and that is most likely due to the tonepump inside it. If it's a non trim tonepump, that will definitely explain it since I have the same issue with my Rebop 5 but if it has a trim pot, try setting it to 30% and see if the output levels are closer.

Cleaned up the NS-2 today and put some new Hi Beams on it. PJ confirmed it was made in the Brooklyn workshop and left on 06/15/85. What a great sounding instrument!
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dluxe first with the old NS1, then with this white Brooklyn NS2. I think I start believing in expensive basses!

Tat2dHeart said:Chops it is. My pleasure, L. Let me see what I can do for you on the other - This camera has some sort of plug for an extra mic.....maybe I can find a way to get good sound along with the vid. See you tomorrow night!
Chops it is. My pleasure, L. Let me see what I can do for you on the other - This camera has some sort of plug for an extra mic.....maybe I can find a way to get good sound along with the vid. See you tomorrow night!
Sweet!
True!..but you must always have some sacrificial lambs for the bad clubs/tight stages..hehe... a couple ns2a's and euros, the sound will still be in par.![]()

Funny stuff right there!
Before I got my USA NS4, I never would have imagined that my precious Euro LX would end up becoming my "Red-neck bar bass"!
It's my B-Day today. I have to work the graveyard shift tonight, but I think I can squeeze in an hour or two of playing the NS4 before then...
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Cleaned up the NS-2 today and put some new Hi Beams on it. PJ confirmed it was made in the Brooklyn workshop and left on 06/15/85. What a great sounding instrument!
Happy B-day Bro! I definitely recommend finding some time with your sweet lookin' NS-4 today!!![]()
John has been hanging at Casa'D'Lima...getting much education from that old Yoda!!...haha![]()
Cleaned up the NS-2 today and put some new Hi Beams on it. PJ confirmed it was made in the Brooklyn workshop and left on 06/15/85. What a great sounding instrument!
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Don't know who told you that but they were completely wrong. Plus, you are suggesting he change to DC's which is what is in the NS-4 already and I have never heard of an NS-4 having issues cutting through the mix.
He mentioned that it's not as aggressive sounding as the Plum Euro and that is most likely due to the tonepump inside it. If it's a non trim tonepump, that will definitely explain it since I have the same issue with my Rebop 5 but if it has a trim pot, try setting it to 30% and see if the output levels are closer.

When I first got it, I was a bit concerned about the apparent lack of volume, bottom end, & balls in general.
I played it for about ten minutes before changing the factory strings to D'Addario stainless steels, lowering the action & raising the pickups - what a difference! It bites, it snarls, it thunders - it growls like an animal now!
Those soapbars are absolutely vicious when set to the proper height & slammed with stainless steel rounds...
