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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1378031500' post='2194810'] This could be the new Mystery bassist thread! At least last time we had a picture, can you tell if he is playing a 4 or 5 string bass, class D amp or big Ampegy one, flats or roundwound etc, come on we want clues [/quote] Just been out on the balcony for a cig and couldn't help having a nose. There's a black four string bass (possibly a Jazz) and I'm certain there's a Purple Chili cab next to it.

They look pretty comfortable. I had lots of surgery on my ears as a kid and can't cope with anything that puts pressure on the ear canal. Might have to give these a try.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1378044155' post='2195010'] That beats the old trick of pointing your TV remote through your neighbours' window! [/quote] The neighbour whose lounge I can see usually has gentleman's fine art movies on

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1378032249' post='2194830'] Next time he/she practices you should mimic what they play so they think they've got some delay unit plugged in somewhere. It'll drive them nuts. [/quote]

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1378032027' post='2194822'] Does anyone remember that story of the phantom bassist of Tumbridge Wells? Does he/she only play after midnight on a full moon? [/quote] Sorry, I'll stop doing that

Ahhh you lot

Have any of you lot just moved into a flat in Tunbridge Wells?

Cheers Greg, I've yet to hear a bad thing about Mighty Mite necks The decals have got my thinking too.

I've not tried the 2024 but played the 1024 a few weeks ago. Great sounds, very aggressive. The neck though is hugely chunky - nut feels narrower than a traditional Precision but the profile is very deep and round.

[quote name='davehux' timestamp='1377865028' post='2192932'] Maybe I'll take the whole lot down to the Driftwood Spars in St Agnes, for their Open Mic on Sunday afternoon [/quote] OT, but I stayed there a while back. Lovely pub.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1377693906' post='2190441'] Isn't this the the dorkiest, most f***ing vile thing you've ever seen? Like a hippo with leprosy. [/quote] Elephantisis of the bass

That's the thing, I've heard nothing but good things about Mighty Mite necks. Still want the Warmoth body though as I can choose from the showcase by weight Was '69 a transitional period for paint? I've had a PM saying that their 69 body is nitro' finished and a post above saying theirs is poly.

[quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1377621050' post='2189533'] Since the battery lead to the side finger of the bass jack is usually a separate finger, I'm wondering if something is bent that is making contact and shorting out the battery somewhere between the battery connection and the jack. Is the battery connection a separate connection that might have had a wire become crossed, or is it of internal integral flanges that the battery just sits in. Every few years, in spite of being careful, I occasionally have to replace battery connections and take small needle nosed pliers and realign jack fingers to make sure clean connections are made and not shorting out across to other connections. [/quote] I've popped a battery in for now and (with nothing plugged in) will see if it still has charge in a few days. If not, this is great info to take it further. Cheers

I think, based on budget and the fact I don't want this to end up being another box-of-bits-under-the-spare-bed-that-will-eventually-get-sold, I am going to go for a Mightymite neck just to get the thing done in as short a space of time as poss. Then in time get a more correct neck to finish it properly (the finished Warmoth necks come in at a few hundred pound more than the Mightymites)

Cheers, guys. Opened it up. Got the hoover nozzle in there and also gave the input jack a quick hoover too. I'll see what happens.

I'm not sure if anyone can be of help, but I'll ask anyway just in case. A few months ago my Pitchblack died at a rehersal. No biggy, just popped a new battery in and it worked again. I just thought it was a bit wierd because it had had a new battery only a few weeks before. The next week at rehearsal, plugged into it - nada, nothing, dead. Powered it from guitarists board supply and all was fine. Another new battery in later and it worked, but drained it again in a few days (possibly sooner). As I was already using a 9v supply for my Rat King, I just got a daisy chain and connected everything together and everything has been functional since. Now I'm giving up the rest of my pedals, I'd like to not have to take the wall wart everywhere just for the PB. But I need to work out what's going on. Anyone have any ideas on troubleshooting this?

I should add, I've been using the LMB-3 for the last few months after a sucession of modded Boss CS-3s and a few other pedal comps. It's been my favorite pedal comp bas the Maxon CP9. I sold my LMB-3 a week or two ago, but only because I want to go to a rack compressor now

All limiters are compresors. Not all compressors are limiters. A limiter is a compressor with a very high compression ratio and a fast attack time. It is there to stop anything above a certain level. The Boss limiter/enhancer (of which I suspect the Behringer is a copy) has a a ratio control and is capable of some very subtle compression (so isn't actually a limiter after all, but can do limiting). It's also one of the better cheap pedal compressors so the Behringer could well be good for the price. There was a Boss LMB-3 up for sale for £30 on here last week. Don't know if it's gone yet.

[quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1377549204' post='2188798'] Hartke lh500. Tons of balls and plenty of volume. [/quote] Gets my vote too in the sub £500 lead-sled amp category. Simple but flexible loud and authoritative for want of a better word. £300 should get you one new, a nice rack case to put it in and the necessary leads to connect evreything up.

Visually I prefer the cloth, but from a practical point the metal.

Bev bought my Boss LMB3. Swift payment, good communication. Easy dealings

Whenever I put my name down for a bash, something always crops up. I thought I was being clever not putting my name down bit I'm now told we're going on holiday that day. One year I will make it along.

Never from playing bass, but I did get recognised recently for a 3 song slot at an open mic night on acoustic guitar about 2 or 3 years ago

I've borrowed one from last year and it has the three band eq.

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1377149667' post='2183910'] I have an all original '69 P Bass, feel free to pm me if you have any remaining questions. [/quote] Thanks, may well take you up on that offer in coming months