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I love that logo, eye catching but not brash Ive Just got the logo for my upcoming build(s): again, not quite as clever as yours but nice and simple

I'm pretty chuffed with myself if I'm honest. I've never attempted anything like this before but I've ended up with a lovely bass: The bits: Warmoth P body in swamp ash Finished with Crimson's Penetrating Guitar Oil 2016 Am Std Jazz neck Gotoh 201 bridge EMG GZR PJ set Hipshot D-tuner I've wanted a PJ for quite a while and considered going down the Limelight route but this was, for me, more satisfying (plus I had the neck already). I had a couple of squeaky moments and if I was to do it again, I'd probably shield with copper tape rather than shielding paint but it plays great, sounds fantastic and I am in love with how it looks.

Haha thanx. Well, here you go:

Autumn Leaves - various Can we have another referee's decision please?

A few items supplied with US NS2 Kramer basses .

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You appear to be getting rather worked up over someone not understanding what you see as basic physics. Yet I don't understand why you, or anyone else, hasn't thought of the, to me, blindingly obvious answer to the problem of the high action on the fretless part. Ask yourself this, why does the board have to be the same height along its length? If the fretless part was the same height as the top of the frets then you could achieve a nice low action on both the fretted and fretless areas, whichever way around they were. Even better action could be achieved for fretless if the fretless part were at the lower end as the nut could be filed right down, nearly to the board as a fretless should be. Some people don't/can't visualise things the way that others can, but there's no reason to belittle them. 🙂

Entry for November comp. It's a spoof of a 1960's American TV show theme. Back story in spoiler box.

Straight from @ped's dingy backstreet lockup to my bass! BC Grolsch button straplocks, unfortunately they didn't come attached to a BC brewed bottle of beer.

Hi folks Call it what you will but after passively looking for a Stingray for a long time I was delighted to see a birth year ray come up on BC. Now I don't go in for YOB basses and think it's borderline weird but a bright white pre EB was always going to pique my interest. I know there has been quite some discussion here recently regarding the values and relative bargains of the EB Stingrays and I know all too well that the pre EB rays to some may seem over priced - the thinking here though is that the instrument will hold it's value better, whether that is based on a ill judged notion of pre-EB rays sounding better/different is not for me to say! Having tried many Ray's in the past (mostly 5ers) and finding my favourite of them all was in fact an OLP with a status neck I have an open mind about what I think sounds good and judge each bass on it's sound (and I guess visual appeal too). This one just sounds very 'full' and 'chunky' - with that 'slapping a power line' kind of taught attack to the sound which to my ears sounds quite different to others. The treble control in particular sounds very nice and adds a great 'click' to the sound which seems to affect frequencies above the norm, even the enhance setting on my pre. I rarely find a bass arrives to me setup to my liking (super flat neck, super low action) - but after slapping on Elixir 40-95s and loosening the rod a bit to compensate, I only had to drop the G saddle a tiny bit and adjust the intonation on the low E (Which I always tune to D) and it was spot on and I played it happily all through a zoom meeting just now (camera off!) For an instrument the same age as yours truly I can say it's worn the years better than I have - a couple of small bashes here and there and some wear to the scratch-plate but the white hasn't faded one bit (I think they used a different paint latterly which doesn't yellow like before?) and the neck is great, exhibiting that nice balance between chunk and manoeuvrability. Of course the Basschat strap locks look fabulous on it too!! Cheers and thanks to the seller who was great to deal with and UPS who although a day late didn't lose it and/or smash it up. ped

After reading heaps of positive reviews and talk of "Heft" with these New Gallien heads I thought I'd give it a wizz.I've had a 1001 and a 700 rb before but never tried the classic 400/800 this is based on. Only had a quick blast tonight and it sounds great....... Won't be able to crank it until I'm in the rehearsal room with the boys, god knows when that will be? 😭. Anyone else Rocking a Legacy or fusion s?

This is my second twelve string build. It took me quite a while to get this one done. Totally underestimated the lacquer process of the intended Mazda colour Soul Red Chrystal. But I'm quite happy that this red monster is finally ready to rock. - Mahogany body - Nine ply laminated Mahogany set neck. Glued in - Soul Red Chrystal 46k finish - Ebony fretboard - Red position dots - Jumbo frets - 34" scale - Buffalo horn nut - ETS twelve string brass bridge set - Two spoke-wheel double action truss-rods - Carbon reinforcement strip in the neck - Lace Alumitone Bass Bar in the neck position - Double Lace Alumitone Bass Bar in the bridge position - Two separate outputs. - Series parallel switch on the back - Gotoh GB 350 lightweight bass tuners - Gotoh Stealth ST 31 guitar tuners - d'Addario EXL 170 - 12 strings - Weight: 5.2 kg Electronics circuit by Bas Becu. Pics of the build process can be found here: https://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-exb-12-3p.html

Mine is super simple. Love yours @HazBeen its lush

Leaving On A Jet Plane - John Denver

Knowing Me Knowing You (AHA!) - ABBA. Yes I did it, not proud, but I stand by it 😂

Crikey, that beautiful. Oh god, I want one now.... 😕

The most complicated wiring I can remember ever successfully doing was on a Strat and for one of Vigier's show demonstrators (beats me why he wanted one of my builds). From memory, it had 125 combinations. He spent the best part of a weekend trying all of them repeatedly until he found the two - yes two - he'd been looking for. And he was as pleased as Punch. I was just relieved - on many counts. It was a tight squeeze in the controls channel of a standard Strat:

Very interesting thread. One of the reasons I don't sell on Ebay is the automatic assumption that I am a fraudster because of being located in the Highlands (I don't use it often enough to really build up much feedback). I generally just stick to the BC marketplace. Interestingly enough, when I was on Ebay more regularly, it was sometimes fun to interact with the obvious hoaxes: 'Me: Oh, I love that Wal, and I see that the item is located in Orkney. Is that correct?' 'Seller: Yes. 'Me: Great, I am heading up there in a couple of days, I would be happy to meet and purchase the instrument after trying it out; 'Seller: Sorry, the item is not located in Orkney, the item is located in Guernsey.' 'Me: So you managed to move the bass over 860 miles in 30 minutes?'

Both arrived today, absolutely superb quality. They look and feel amazing! Smell pretty good too! Not the cheapest but I reckon the lifespan will be pretty lengthy on these 🤘

It's really not the point of choosing the SimS pickups, but I'm stumped on the total number of pickup options. I've got 9 single pickup options and 27 doubles which gives the 36. I hit my mathematical limit on the triples, though. Writing a list or tapping out the possibilities with my fingertips, the ol' cauliflower wheezes to a halt at 21. The formulae are beyond me as it's a mix of permutation and combination, I think. So 57 is my probably wrong sum. Regardless, although I've never named a bass before, '42' seems quite an apt moniker for this one!

Embrace the tech! I've had so much fun during lock down learning about home recording, studio tips/tricks/techniques and enjoyed it so much that I've enrolled at my local college for recording and music production evening courses starting in 2021. Maybe it helps that I also sing and play guitar so don't have a need for any external musicians with the exception of the odd guitar solo if I want something really special beyond my capabilities, but getting the home studio setup has been so good for my mental health during recent months, giving me something to focus on and expand my knowledge.

Twist & Crawl - The Beat

touchdown in Brussels, great stuff, thanks again!

You can achieve a lot with flaming to finish All of the below were flamed to either pop the grain, scorch or burn when I popped them together, refurbed them or made them.

Beautiful. Enjoy the enhanced bass playing skills that are included - you just need to swallow two straplocks with an evening meal. The other preorders will be arriving with buyers today or tomorrow, and they'll be on general sale to everyone in the next few days once I have the supplies ready. Cheers and enjoy!

😆😆 https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/morrissey-bmg-label-racist-smiths-b1724136.html

I'd say yes, the Barefaced range of 10" and 12" cabs have all the punch I'll ever need. The 12" range just put out basically whatever sound you put in. They're all excellent, the drawback being that it comes at a price. It's worth it to me though. I've been a Barefaced user since they first came on the market around 2009?, and fell no need to change from my G3, and one10 cabs. I'm not on commission. Frank.

Ask Me Nicely - Steven Wilson

Here's my entry for November. This dog is chillin' with nothing to do and all day to do it, he's just going for a spin and will take whatever comes his way with imperturbable serendipity. Living and loving life, this is one laid-back pooch. Recorded with blithe insouciance using Wavepad, Audacity, Roland Micro Cube, Zoom pedal, Epiphone Special Gibson, el cheapo Spider brand bass and Hydrogen drums. Stay cool 😎

The Streak - Ray Stevens (remember this?)

I actually once owned the 60W 1969 version of the B-15S. Got it cheap, for what equals just about 300£ from a second hand music gear shop in the mid 90's (including the original flip top cabinet). Was one hell of a great amp, and I regret much being stupid enough to let go of it again, after it having served me well for over 10 years, even if I these days actually really prefers the tone I get from solid state amps. Still I wouldn't mind getting one again, or the newer still in production Ampeg PF-50T, or even just the PF-20T, for that matter, if I ever get that kind of money to spare again. Just to have that kind of tone in my arsenal.

Late to this as usual- do all you guys not do anything else? 😀 Joni fan since the 1970s here- my all time favourite artist. The Guardian falling into all the usual time-honoured traps with JM - a nostalgia for the "simpler" times when Joni was a west coast acoustic guitar playing singer songwriter in the mould of Dylan, James Taylor etc. My all time favourite Joni Album is... Chalkmark in a Rainstorm! Heresy, I know but it has everything - great storytelling, performances, collaborations, arrangements, production. Truth is, whatever album Joni released over most of her career is likely to have been one of the best released in that year. An amazing career and portfolio of work.

My entry for the Basschat November Composition Challenge inspired by the picture chosen by Upside Downer, co-winner of last month's comp (along with Dad3353 & xgsjx). *** Hope I can get let off here... Soundcloud says it's 5:20 long but it's not, it's 4mins 50 secs. I had to re-do the fade, but when I've uploaded it, the whole time between the locators has been included. There's no sound at all after 4:50.*** Due to being the wrong side of the generational, cultural and social divide, I never anticipated the opportunity to write a tune about 'beeeaches' as appears to be popular nowadays among the yoof, but here we go! I wanted that chilled, sparse Scoopy Dog-Dog feel, but with proper instruments, as that's all I know how to use (a bit). Recorded using my Elwood L for a lighter touch than usual (plus it takes a filter better), and my Vintage V6, both through the Helix. Drums provided by the Mrs, using Roland's 909 sim. Genuine imported South American dogs in the playout! 🤣 My partner has always talked of the soundtrack to her growing up was dogs barking. Apparently, suburban Buenos Ares is awash with them, 24 hours a day. Leave your house, cough, fart or whatever, and they're off for hours.... So I messaged the MIL and asked her to stick her phone out of the window and record the canine cacophony... and she did... bless her! Apologies for all the doggy puns, and the general roughness of it. There's a lot I'd tidy up about it, but I'm up to the neck in finishing some demos, and I'm up against the clock.

The more I think about it, it ties in nicely. Bass has certainly given my life meaning, and this design was only reached after a long period of considerable pondering. It will probably have the dowdy brown looks of Arthur Dent in his dressing gown, and electronics almost preposterous enough for the bass player from Disaster Area!

Flu is quite seasonal, occurring usually between December and March. Maybe that explains it? They’re including both, but showing them as separate figures,. It’s so the figures can be compared for statistical purposes. They’re two separate illnesses - despite what ill-informed sceptics might say. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/datasets/deathsduetocovid19comparedwithdeathsfrominfluenzaandpneumonia

Even if it was 100% original and untouched it would still be well overpriced

Quick update, had a second reply from Warwick, the missing board is on its way😁 I have to say I'm pretty impressed with their speedy resolution Thanks all for the assist, so much easier to sort when you know the issue!

This new type of vaccine is very exciting and the ability to restructure a virus at the dna/rna level to help our bodies easily beat it is clearly where science is developing in the combat of new and unknown virus/pathogens. However for a lot of people these developments with this type of technology poses some/many questions and I can understand someone who doesn’t feel entirely comfortable by the speed at which this new type of vaccine can be brought to market or without what otherwise has become the norm of exhaustive clinical trials with a large data set and importantly the follow up data over many years to track side effects. Being ‘for’ a vaccine doesn’t make us gullible nor does being cautious about one a conspiracy theorist make! The difficulty many folks have is the inevitable involvement of Government, big pharma and how information is disseminated in what has become the fake news/agenda driven news cycle. We’re told to listen to the science but then we see the Government ignore the scientific data/advice and we have a little head scratch! We can all express our opinions on what we think and if we will or won’t take a vaccine but as ever cautious optimism isn’t a bad thing. I’d rather be a cautious optimist in this era than selling the Trumpian ‘we’re turning the corner’ lines which defy the real world stats.

Tried to get a replacement front plate for my 80s AH350x Trace Elliot amp as mine was trashed. I have found one for the GP7 and 12 (GB Audio) but non for GP11. Tried a few print shops to make one on a vinyl background, no one wanted to know... so, self help seemed the only option. I have re-created a template that can be used. You need the original metal backing plate, clear acetate, double sided tape and self adhesive printable white vinyl (i used matte)... and a shed load of patience! The acetate replaces the gray plastic template which is on top of the metal backing plate... if yours is good and just the graphics are damaged then that can be used... it is held in place with double sided tape. Mine was tattered and pretty much useless. If you replace the plastic template, use a fine soldering iron tip to cut the holes required and graphic slider slots once affixed to the back plate(don't cut out where the Increase gain/Decrease gain/OK and the two IN windows for the graphic and pre-shape buttons are, also the window for the main Trace Elliot logo (this is back lit, and also the over heat warning symbol). Open the .svg file in Inkscape.. a free program or compatible software. I have left the file unlocked so if you need to, you can select the image, ungroup and tweak if you want to. The .PNG images are for reference and will not print at the correct size... you need to print from the .SVG which is scaled correctly. Print out the template using photo paper and high settings on your printer onto the vinyl sheets (some printers will produce different results with different paper types, make sure you choose the correct side of the paper, unlike dumb donkey here)... i also used a DPI of 350, but i have set the .svg to 600dpi if you want to use that. I have included two options, A4 or , if you have access to a bigger format printer you can choose the whole graphic. The real challenge comes when lining the print up with the holes... i used a magnifying light turned upside down so i could match them up.. the vinyl can be moved several times, after 24 hours the adhesive starts to cure. Trying to join the two pieces together at the seam is difficult... however, patience and bad language will get you there. Once on... and bubble free, cut the holes again through the printed vinyl using the soldering iron, i then sealed the graphic with varnish/lacquer, you can do this before applying, but depending on what you seal it with depends on how it can be handled. I have tweaked the position of the "stage output" volume indicator on the .svg so that it lines up with the hole better, you can see it is slightly off on try number 1. Sorry about the bad photos... the streaks are the varnish drying in one picture, and i have used my original fittings to show how it should look one completed. I hope this helps someone who may need to refurbish a GP11. trace elliot gp11.svg

I'm gald you liked it Andy. It is always a pleasure to hear from you guys you like my bridges.

Its a clever mechanism so you don't confuse the website with the straplock and end up wasting hours staring at the straplock