Author Topic: L.E.D's (Read 946 times)

pookeymp · « **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2004, 10:51:33 AM »

Hmmmmm...a nice inexpensive way to add LED's...I see another possible purchase coming on.

Mikey/

wideload · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2004, 08:40:13 AM »

I added Hotdotz to my bass last night, and they are wonderful! Not as elegant as the Alembic solution, and if I were ordering a bass, I would let the wizards put them in. However, for broke musicians looking to get lights for an existing bass, they are great! No change in balance due to the battery pack, connecting wire visible only at close range, the array is close to invisible when off, and very nice when on. I wish I had known about these sooner! I also couldn't belive how fast I was hooked on them- I turned the lights off for a slow song (at church) and felt lost! A definite stocking stuffer for the bassist (or guitarist) on your list.

Larry

son_of_magni · « **Reply #17 on:** November 04, 2004, 10:44:00 AM »

I have a couple questions...

Do they cover up your existing dots, in other words if your batteries go dead will you still be able to play (talking unlined frettless here)?

If you were building a bass, would you consider using this instead of inlaying dots on the side of the neck?

wideload · « **Reply #18 on:** November 04, 2004, 11:33:26 AM »

The array is clear, so you can see existing dots through it when off (albeit a little less clearly). Batteries are AAA and last a long time. There is no number of batteries that would enable ME to play an unlined fretless...your ability may vary! If I were building a bass ( I assume as opposed to having one built for me), I would still inlay dots as a reference. If the array is damaged in some way, or you just decide you want to change colors, you always have that inlay for positioning the new lights. When you order, you can specify your scale length, and I'm sure you can have them locate the lights AT the fret line location rather than between. BTW, pop for the HI/LOW switch, so you can switch from subtle to garish at a whim!

Larry

thebass · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2004, 11:35:50 AM »

I installed the HotDotz array on my Epic today and are completely satisfied. I ordered the red ones with brightness switch which I highly recommend to order as well. In the LO position the brightness is almost the same as one my MK Std which has factory installed side LEDs. The HI position is very bright and may be almost used as a stage effect. Following the instructions it was easy to install within half an hour. Optically it fits smoothly into the neck design. I highly recommend HotDotz if you want to upgrade your bass for a much better fret orientation on stage. And last but not least the customer service is very good.

muller1007 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 11, 2004, 10:13:42 AM »

Not very sharp pictures, but here's a side view of the Hotdotz LED array on my Signature bass. It's a new array with the High/Low switch option. Just to get an idea. I'll try to post better photos. On the photo the LEDs seem to be white in the centre. In real life the LEDs are bright red, without the white centre.

Duncan

palembic · « **Reply #21 on:** November 11, 2004, 10:42:45 AM »

Werner,

how much did you pay to get them in Germany??

Paul the bad one

poor_nigel · « **Reply #22 on:** November 11, 2004, 11:35:01 AM »

Wow, that looks very impressive, especially for such a small investment! I take it the top picture is with the brighter setting on, and the one underneath it is with the normal brightness set?

muller1007 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 11, 2004, 02:40:27 PM »

Yes, on the top picture the LEDs are switched to high and on the one underneath they are switched to low.

This is a photo of the battery pack on the back of the headstock.

Duncan

thebass · « **Reply #24 on:** November 12, 2004, 02:30:40 AM »

Paul (TBO),

I paid $59.95 for the red LEDs including the brightness switch + $15 shipping to Germany. That's $74.95 in total. Customs and import tax was already included. The exchange rate is roughly 1.3 which results in a little less than 58 Euros. Before shipping Roz asked me some questions about the headstock size and send me a picture how the battery pack will be mounted (attached)

I will post better photos when I can borrow the digital camera from my bandmate.

palembic · « **Reply #25 on:** November 12, 2004, 02:38:53 AM »

Way cool.
Last question: I guess it was a creditcard job
(Visa/Eurocard/Amex)

??
Than I'll have a problem because I don't have any.
I'll have to ask someone to do it for me. Hmmmm ...another Belgian, Dutch or German interested?

Paul the bad one

thebass · « **Reply #26 on:** November 12, 2004, 06:38:16 AM »

Yes, I paid by MC. But he accepts PayPal as well. I guess if you write him a nice email you may also convince hime to accept an international money order. In case anything fails you might also send some banknotes in an envelope, but that's a high risk gambling option.

alembic76407 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2004, 01:52:33 PM »

is everyone still happy with their Hotdotz ?. I'm going to order some red one's for my Epic

getting old sucks, the eye's are the second thing that goes

David T (TLO)

rogertvr · « **Reply #28 on:** November 19, 2004, 02:06:33 PM »

What's the first thing that goes, with getting old then, if the eyes are second?

alembic76407 · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2004, 02:15:59 PM »

they make a pill for #1
and LEDs for the second thing