Telebass

[quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='421279' date='Feb 27 2009, 07:43 PM']I'm not sure why they changed the set up as to me, it works a lot better.[/quote] Apparently, the sound was better, but the output was reduced compared to the VVT. The prototypes actually had the VVT setup, so it was obviously a bit of a toss-up between the two systems...

[quote name='smartburgher' post='431083' date='Mar 10 2009, 10:36 PM']I love jazz, but I need to learn how to walk, any tips? [/quote] Welcome! Jazz? I can't even get to my feet, never mind walk...! Den

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='430640' date='Mar 10 2009, 04:08 PM']Looks like it has the same electronics package as the 25th Anniversary model which is a real looker... I'd really like to try one of these. [/quote] Err...no. I wouldn't mind a (real) passive 1-pu Stingray - that would be the only MM I'd buy, although I did try a Bongo once (yep, me!) and although I'd never buy one, it wasn't too bad...

[quote name='Rich' post='430087' date='Mar 10 2009, 07:44 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39330"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=39330[/url] If you really don't want a P, it makes sense to get the cheapest playable P copy you can find. If you really want it active, chuck in an Artec 2-band eq.[/quote] Good plan!

Based on the Albert Lee guitar body shape...non-starter for me, I'm afraid. But then, you all knew that, didn't you?

If you've a maple fretboard that is laquered/varnished in any way, ordinary guitar polish is all you'll ever need. There's a downside to so-called 'mojo' - it will cost you money. The stuff will ruin your strings, which is fine if you want a set of deader-than-dead flats a la Jamerson, but certain death to rounds. Doesn't do your frets any good either. Keep 'em clean, people! If I'm doing a full setup, such cleaning is part of the operation, so if you must keep the gunk on your fretboard, tell the tech! I doubt he'll appreciate it, though...

Welcome! Good to hear you're getting the gigs again!

That'll do nicely, sir.

Cool!

Welcome, from another old Essex boy!

Welcome, René!

Welcome!

Cut the wires midway along, join new ones by twisting ends and soldering that, then insulate. No need to get the iron near the PCB that way, and hopefully less dismantling, too.

[quote name='grimbeaver' post='425807' date='Mar 5 2009, 09:30 AM']I had a look at them and to be honest was concerned that its not active ( I know the t bird is passive) I wanted 2 independant pick ups , it just specs up a bit cheap and nasty[/quote] Trust me, although Fender/Squier can certainly be variable, ' cheap and nasty' isn't in the right ball park anymore. [quote name='stunbass' post='425950' date='Mar 5 2009, 11:25 AM']Will the audience care ?.[/quote] Absolutely not. But the band will, so go for the Squier VM precision (and a good setup if the shop don't do it) - job done, not too much moolah laid out. And, who knows, you might just find out what a Precision is all about. If you MUST have 2 pickups/active then, as mentioned, the Fender Deluxe Active P is the one, but that's twice the dosh, basically. Great gig to get, congrats and enjoy it!

Also nice to see, in light of today's high volume gigs, MG's relaxed and expert use of the mic, not practically eating it like most do.

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='425440' date='Mar 4 2009, 07:13 PM']Almost all of Motowns output from Detroit was played by Jamerson or Bob Babbit. There were no other Motown bass players. Apart from the one's that were Carol Kaye of course [/quote] Ha! +1

Ha, nice one! Have a great time!

Many thanks for the 'sticky'!

Thought I'd exhume this for stickying (please, O great Mods!). Whatever the merits of PAT testing, it rears its ugly mug more and more often, so I'll start the list with...ME! Got the cert, got the kit, and am in Calstock, Cornwall. PM me for more details. Den

So now we know! Welcome, Plonk!

Or even the Squier VM Precision TB - a very good copy of that very bass!

Welcome, nice bass!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Welcome, from another Essex lad - in Cornwall!