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I'm building a bass to show my bridge, is it appropriate to create a thread here to show it?

At least going on such a long walk would have been good exercise.

Trav is currently picking his b**locks out of the gutter, no doubt, must be his Mrs 😂😂😂

Hahahahahahahahahahahaha... Will someone please check who is sending messages from Andy Travis' BC account please?!

After another bout of tweaking, this is where my board is at. It’s set-up to have two basses (fretted & fretless) plugged into the Preamp simultaneously, with 3 programmed tones (2 Clean & 1 Overdrive) for each bass. All the other pedals are linked through the internal FX loop of the SansAmp. The pedal order works for me, I’m delighted, although a few compromises were required for the greater good. The chain goes ... Preamp (SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe) >>> Tuner (Korg Pitch Black) >>> Compressor (MXR M87) >>> Synth/ Octavers (Markbass Super-Synth) >>> Fuzz (ZVEX Mastotron) >>> Envelope Filter (MXR M82) >>> Chorus/ Flanger (MXR M83) >>> Phaser/ Ring Modulator (Ibanez PM7) >>> Delay/ Reverb (Boss RV-3) >>> Volume/ Wah (Hotone Bass Press) >>> Boost (Mooer Pure Boost) >>> Looper 1 (TC Electronic Ditto) >>> Looper 2 (Boss RC-300 *not shown*) >>> DI/ Out (SansAmp again) ... Elsewhere on the board, the PSU is a Diago Powerstation, plugged into a 3-port extension socket (adapted with a right-angled female kettle socket) . The 12v Markbass PSU also plugs in there, with a free socket available for my amp if needs be. I just plug a kettle cord into the board and I’m totally powered up and good to go. The patch leads are Bespeco. These have been totally reliable and are noise-free. The whole board operates very quietly and cleanly. The 3 buffered pedals are all good. Also in the case is a wee box for bits n bobs; earplugs, spare patch lead, spare battery, capo (yes, a capo), and a couple of mutes. I made raised plinths of various heights to attach some of the pedals to, so that they’re all accessible/ easily clickable. In addition to this board I use a multi-track Looper (Boss RC-300). It’s about 2/3 the size of my pedalboard, so it lives separately. That unit has its own FX section, though I only use the delay function. Very handy when looping, as the delays are synced. I’m satisfied with this for now, but you know how it goes ... I’m already thinking about putting an anologue Octaver in there (in addition to the Markbass). I’ve got 3 switchable Octave settings programmed via the software on that, and they’re fantastic, especially when used in combination with other pedals ... but they do sound very digital. I had been thinking about the new MXR Vintage Bass Octave, though I’m coming round to the idea of the wee Valetone OC-2 rip-off. Small, cheap, and good. Hmmm 🤔

We only ever start the whole song again when the guitarist forgets to put on his capo.

Join the queue. And No - she’s not like that, thank god. had an ex who threw a telecaster down the stairs mid argument. I snapped the heels off her laboutin shoes. Easy done - for £600 I’d want more substantial heels. the telecaster was gigged for years after. Sold it to a mate.

I didn't know which way was best, so here's both 😂

So, with the second 1100s up for sale - this is the stable. 1024x in Caramel Brown (think I’m going to have a nice celluloid brown tort guard made for this) 1984 BB300 - YOB and a version of my first ever bass - This will wear flats soon. 414 in Orange Metallic, added a 1024x pickguard, sort of makes it an unofficial 414x And in all honesty, I’m done. Unless a blue 1600 arrives. But even then I’m not sure I’d bother.

This is magic. With the late Ricky Lawson (the best live drummer they ever used, imho) on drums.

Routed the body to accept a single J pickup. Position turned out lovely and lined up exactly with the pre-drilled cable holes.

I'm still in having bought nothing. I am nearing it though as one my bands nears gigging. Might have to get a pedalboard then, but we're still a way off that yet.

Well, with a lot of swearing and much flattening of thumbs, I managed to get the bugger to budge! The pup rubber was more like a thinnish block of plastic, so the pup now sits on some slices of mousepad. The bridge pup now it adjustable, and combined with a new set of roundwound Chromes (I think the bass was still wearing the original factory strings!) the whole bass has come to life I've attached a pic so that you can see how it looks now. It's a medium scale 1983 CSB. Thanks again for all the help and encouragement!

No! Please keep one on the neck of the bass, at ALL TIMES, otherwise you'll upset some folk.

I've seen a few mammoths in the supermarket here, but there's no way I'm gonna chase them down

I think I may have underestimated how difficult this will be haha. In the interests of transparency, I've enquired about two basses.....I'm not proud of myself 🤭 Nothing has come of them (a Lakland 5 string, and an Elrick). There's also a Lakland Skyline 44-60 in FS that would make a lovely replacement for my Bass Collection fretless Oh dear. Si

No Sir.. I think you'll find you are . Candy Apple Red --- Yukk!

It is ALWAYS appropriate to have a thread documenting a bass build.

My recurring nightmare.... " Can you make me a specific bass that will be as I describe it?" Yes. Thats £500.00 deposit and you can pay the other £2000.00 when its done. "How long will that be?" Oh about 3-5 months. 6 tops. "Here is my money." 14 months later......£2000.00 lighter. "This bass is rubbish." It exactly as you said you wanted it. Maybe you need another one but this time we make it out of a different wood. "Are you sure? You are? Ok then. Can you do it?" Yes. That will be £500.00 deposit. Repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat repeat. Surely I cant be that stupid can I? Yes actually I can. Good job I woke up and stopped.😬

I've also kind of reached that stage. Having played Thunderbirds for over 20 years (I have 8 or 9 of them), I've constantly thought I need to try something else. I even gigged a Fender Jazz I got recently. But at half-time I felt fortunate that I'd also brought a 'bird with me just in case - and swapped back for the second set. I've come to realise that I'm just a Thunderbird sort of bloke, and have no inclination to buy any more basses (red Nikki Sixx T-bird would be seriously considered, though). Similarly, I played through Trace gear since 1995 and was always happy with it. Last year I thought it was time for something different (and lighter) and now have a Markbass rig which I'm happy with. My GAS has been transferred to LED stage lights ,DMX controllers, wireless transmitters and receivers for them, and so on. Soon I'll have far too many to take to the average pub gig.

Definitely had it in 85

NBD. 7 days 😃 status incoming!!! 😈

Yep it's useful stuff. It won't touch modern Polyester but will dissolve Nitro in seconds and partially break down an oil finish also. It'll harm most plastics too, like pickguards, side dots etc....I don't think any of that applies in this case, but perhaps worth mentioning to add to the thread!

I bought it last night. The seller demanded cash on collection rather than PayPal through eBay - weird. Avoiding fees perhaps?Anyway, nice 24/06/83 JV, almost twin to my main P Bass. Everything looks legit down to the little “Fender piece of paper for the neck shim” stamped “6/83”. Well, couple of pickguard screws and the knobs are not original... One of the nicest necks I’ve seen on a JV and surprisingly good nick comparing to the body. It does need a bit of work and isn’t really the cleanest bass I’ve seen, but it’s to be played, not sold. So... I doubt it’ll be back at double the price 🙂

I'm with him. P Basses from different years. P Basses with different string P Basses with different pickups P Basses with different colours P Basses with different wiring harnesses \ pots P basses with different neck lengths. Think of the opportunities you have to explore new territories in the world of P Bass! :-o!

I've found the OC10 and OC2 to be below my clean level in volume when using solo'ed 1 octave down. It's for this reason I switched to the Ocatvbre Mini...extra volume to get level back to neutral and also nice synthy tone as you turn the tone knob clockwise. I haven't tried a Cog T16 v2 but would like to at some point.

I thought I would re-activate this subject as I have just paid a visit to Promenade Music in Morecambe. The Lancashire sea side town is just over an hour's drive south down the M6 from my Cumbrian home and today turned out to be quite mild and sunny for February! I had forgotten what a great music shop Promenade is. You name the musical instrument and they will probably have it tucked away somewhere. There were loads of bass guitars and electric guitars in the basement with keyboards and a huge selection of acoustic guitars upstairs. Brass and woodwind instruments were on display too. I was looking for a gig bag for my Italia Maranello Cavo bass guitar, which is a bit small to fill out a standard bass bag but too large for an electric guitar bag! We tried a few but nothing was suitable. I was blown away by the selection of musical instruments they had, with more bass guitars than to could wish for. It's worth a visit if you fancy a day out.

You guys have got it all wrong with your coffee table bass pictures. Didn't you read his post? This is the way to tempt him from the straight and narrow:

So you've had a dream about someone being keen to give you wood - exotically - and then charge you more than you thought. Have you posted this in the correct forum?

Just keep buying P basses , I've got 6 and I still lust after the next

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I am certain I really like Jazz basses, which is why I have "several". I am assuming you have more than one Precision. If not, please stop letting the side down.

Personally I found that finding ‘the one’ made my gas shift from a frantic search to a more fun curiosity based and less desperate toe dipping foray into basses I’ve always wanted to try, safe in the knowledge that I’ve got ‘my’ bass locked in already. It’s been like that for ten years and I’m much happier for it. Sorry I know I’m not helping but it’s kind of my job not to

Sounds like something off the horror channel. What a chilling tale and warning to the rest of us.

I'll happily take the blame for 1) and 5) Face it the M6 would be worth getting for one third of its current "new" price in mint condition every day of the week, month, year and beyond... I'm finding it hard to believe that anyone has bought a compressor because of me!!!! Bloody hell that would be like Labour and Tory MPs sitting side by side in Parliament! 😁

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I really like the 94 I had out of all the ones I’ve owned. best of all the features I’d say.

I'm sure that hunting down the best/cheapest/bargain/ultimate/whatever piece of kit is a "man"thing that's the modern equivalent of hunting the mammoth. I like nothing better than a good 'project', especially for something I don't know much about. The research, the shortlist, the bargain chase.... And a good spreadsheet whenever there's the opportunity. Or is that just me?

From the brief time I used it, I think I can notice a difference. The upgraded transformer feels a bit thicker, if that's even possible. Mind, it could be my imagination, so take it with a pinch of salt.

Just got the specs from Mark. And so it begins. 😁 Hi Paul, Apologies for the slight delay.. Here are the specs for you to check: 1963 Precision Bass Specs Faded Sonic Blue as in the picture (Or give me the RAL code) Hand rolled finger board Clay dots Light relic – pls see picture Rosewood P width neck Mint Green scratchplate Period correct 1960’s Fender Precision logo Thumb rest below strings. All metal work just lightly tarnished Reverse Gotoh Tuners Strap button on reverse of headstock Roundwound strings Best regards, Mark See More from Mark Morgan-Richards

I think this thread would be more informational if there were separate questions for: - gauges (sets or individual strings, like E: 30/35/40/45/XX...) - material SS/Ni/other - RW/HR/FW I am not very good in making a questionnaire that shows percentage of different answers. Who is able to make one?

Granted some new strings wouldn't have hurt but i love the whole Peg bassline slap part included...

Absolutely incredible sounding amp. I’ve wanted to go back to an all valve amp for a long time, but my STAK is just way too heavy and all the new stuff is incredibly expensive (and heavy!) The WB-100 is just adorable 😉 I’ll post a more informative review once I’ve done a couple of rehearsals.

Well I hope the quality was up to scratch! Thanks for allowing me to pop in and play bass badly through your lovely ABM rig and cool new pedals (love the Triple Shot!)

A replacement neck is probably best, but there is another option; Have the fretboard replaced by your friendly neighborhood luthier. You might get a nice choice of material, too. Without lines, naturally. The only issue is that of resale value as opposed to swapping necks.

Go on then.... I’ll play.

More popular than black(!) - it seems the 'burst brigade' are losing their collective fear of the underworld gods and are now venturing out into the light, and burst is three times as popular as red! On the subject of red, that colour really should be reserved for Fender Strats IMO - although one of my basses actually comes perilously close to bearing that hue, despite it's maker describing it loosely as 'honey'; it's saving grace being that it's a neck through and, of course, plenty of bling hardware and, oh yes, a spare string for each of the four in case any of them breaks 😀...

Well after many months of tweaking and buying and selling I'm very happy with my current setup in the following signal chain! MXR Bass Envelope Filter 3 Leaf Pwnzor compressor Iron Ether Subterranea Cog Custom T65 octave (with the following in its loop, in order to run the octave in parallel) Iron Ether Oxide fuzz Malekko Scrutator (bit/sample/filter) Mooer Sweeper Then into! Cog Custom Grand Tarkin Fuzz Source Audio Manta Filter MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe MXR EVH Phase 90 TC Iron Curtain Noise gate Plenty of synthy goodness and all powered with a Cioks Dc5 😁 For once in not gassing too much for anything else! (Nose getting bigger)