Olly I think your store has a few, let me know

I adjust the truss but I have to box the neck to alleviate which doesn't seem right.

There is no adjustment on the bridge so what else should I be looking for?

if this is your gear list ( plus your gits footpedals and processors etc  )

1 mic
1 di box
cd player
synth

then  on your mixer you would assign
ch1 to mic
ch2 to di box
ch3/4 cd player ( 3=L 4=R )
ch5/6 synth if stereo ( 5=L 6=R )

ch 7/8 could be for the computer playback ( say cubase ).....stereo again

the mixer should have at least 1 subgroub ( as opposed to the main o/p's )
the subgroup goes straight to the computer i/p ( record )
so if you want to record your git via an amp and mic....set the levels on ch 1 ..route the
signal to the subgroup ...it will automatically go to the DAW waiting to be recorded

any channel routed to the subgroup will be available for recording

when you play the computer back it will go through ch 7/8 ..through the main o/p's to
your monitors

any recording/playback senario can be achieved via the mixer

the whole point is....you can have an infinite amount of instruments
and sound modules at your disposal  ( depending on your mixer ).....and once you've set it up thats it..no more plugging unplugging
etc

a good starting point for a mixer
is a 12.4.2    ie 12 inputs.. 4 subgroups ...stereo o/p

I thought I might not have room for them as they didn't fit either side of my monitor. But the pod sounds great on these things.

Here is a pic of my new bass:

I bought a really basic mixer but I haven't used it since getting my audio interface. What makes a good mixer and how will it benefit me?

my biggest tip though to any beginner would be to get a decent mixer as the hub of your recording system this is how all pro studios operate...all that happened when daws came on the scene
was they replaced ( or run parallel with ) multi track recorders..so serious studios always have a mixer as the focal point

if there's anything you need to know..just post
there is also loads of tuition/info etc on youtube..theres hardly anything that
isn't covered

its worth bearing in mind that different people work in different ways ( more than one way to skin a cat )....so if somebody does it different to how you would do it ..its just
different not wrong ( and visa versa ) 

so if you write your first no.1 doing the music first..then lyrics followed by a well
constructed backing..a tremendous mix and pristine mastering..followed by well
organised distribution and air play etc...........
and mister angry writes his first no.1 kicking shit out of his guitar..you're both winners

I never thought of recording the same take though 2 mics. I am gonna try that.

I am also gonna look for ancient.

Any more tips it all helps when your just starting off.

ie if i have a take thats too noisy i import it into soundforge...process it ..then
import back into SX3

....your daw might have a noise reduction plug in ???
SX3 is ancient now

the ' thicker ' the sounds ..the harder it is to layer them and get any separation

dont have all your guitar sounds too bassy ( this is where all the ' mud ' is )

filtering the bottom end ( lower frequencies )is a good start to blending tracks
and try to give each part a different sound ( esp frequency range )

i only use humbuckers for recording because in my environment single coil p/ups are to prone
to noise

check out youtube for more in depth

The tree man needs that counseling man off Jeramey Kyle. 

Since your about poly can I pick that brain of your with its endless knowledge of VST  and DAWS.

What is a good VST to remove hiss? I have recorded some thing on my telecaster and got a bit of the 60 cycle thing i think.

And any tips on layering guitars, when they are played with gain. I am getting mud.

I have used a single coil for one layer and a humbuker for the second different amp settings as well.

what about a fret of hendrix's  burnt out strat
or an odour eater out of one of JC's flip flops

WALOBx

the s40 are a good choice

pick / fingers ...practice both..   plenty of info on youtube